Ch. 701If You Destroy Me, Can You Still Live?
Summary
Key Plot Points and Events
- Li Ran continues his journey to the root server, facing obstacles and attacks from the Intelligent Brain in both the present and four thousand years ago.
- He encounters a massive flood of dark virus, S-rank monsters (Ghost Skull Blood Corpses), and a horrifying Flesh Hell-like space.
- Li Ran uses the Source of the Time Mirror to shuttle between timelines to bypass obstacles.
- He finally reaches a vast, white space with a passage marked by an arrow, likely taken by Dr. Shezhi and Zeref.
Character Developments
- Li Ran demonstrates his determination and competitiveness in the face of the Intelligent Brain's challenges.
- Zeref's abilities and strength are hinted at, suggesting he could handle the Intelligent Brain in its early formative stage.
Significant Themes
- The Intelligent Brain's omniscience and omnipotence are further emphasized, as it anticipates and blocks Li Ran's actions in both timelines.
- The consequences of Li Ran's actions are brought into question, with the Intelligent Brain asking, "If you destroy me, can you still survive?"
Character Interactions
- Li Ran interacts with the Intelligent Brain through its voice, which challenges and warns him.
- Li Ran's thoughts briefly mention Eileen, Zeref's wife, suggesting he plans to ask her about the inscription on the Mystic Stone Stele.