Lin Ye temporarily set aside his analysis of the Void. He absorbed vast quantities of rule fragments, and at the center of the Pavilion of Silent Observation, the hazy outline of a complex structure was coalescing, with multicolored points of light swirling through it-their draft of the "multiversal symbiotic ecosystem model."
"That's enough." Lin Ye studied the emerging structure. "We don't need to replicate it completely, only understand its core 'mechanism of tendency-driven generation.' We'll fill in and reconstruct the rest with our own law of 'connection and balance.'"
"Now, begin integration. Construct the 'conceptual prototype.'"
Something suddenly changed!
The auras of the seven templates being analyzed shuddered violently, almost in unison! It was as though they had received a summons from something far away, more powerful and of the same origin!
Immediately afterward, seven distinct, oppressive fluctuations of consciousness crossed the endless Void and forced their way into the region!
"Those who steal authority shall suffer eternal punishment." A voice as cold as mechanical reincarnation rang out.
"Balance? Ridiculous. Only by returning to nothingness can one find release." A voice of utter indifference followed.
"Dregs of the old world, how dare you presume to speak of a new chapter?" A radical, blazing consciousness roared.
"To reject the sole supreme one is rebellion!" An overbearing will bore down upon them.
"Hee-hee, little mice stealing things. We've caught you~" An elusive, uncanny consciousness rippled.
"Pain will grant you a taste of reality..." A voice of cruel beauty whispered.
"Stop... these acts that destroy perfection..." A rigid, obstinate intent surged.
The seven intents came from seven directions, representing the "vested interests" or "guardians" that might exist behind the seven extreme templates! They descended simultaneously, surrounding them!
Pressure crashed down on the Pavilion of Silent Observation and every awakened civilization node like collapsing