The Livestream Adds Group Chat and Private Messaging-The Super God Universe Descends into Chaos!

At this point, Doctor Kuroto paused, then continued, "A word of warning: if you encounter a duplicate of SCP-173, do not try to destroy it."

"We've conducted countless tests. Nothing except SCP-173's original body can destroy those duplicates."

"If you encounter a duplicate, contact the SCP Foundation immediately!"

"We'll arrive to contain it within twenty-four hours at the latest. SCP-173's duplicates also exhibit an escape ability we cannot understand."

"After remaining in sight for a while, they vanish by means we cannot comprehend."

"The timing is random."

"It could take a second, an hour, or even ten thousand years!"

"We still haven't figured it out."

The powerful figures from across the planets in the livestream stood frozen after hearing Doctor Kuroto's words. Their mouths hung slightly open, and none spoke for a long time.

They couldn't help it!

What Doctor Kuroto had said was simply too shocking.

SCP-173 could create duplicates, and those duplicates could appear anywhere in the universe without warning. Didn't that mean one could appear beside them at any moment...

A duplicate of SCP-173.

And it killed at random. How was anyone supposed to live like that?

Only now did they understand why the SCP Foundation had sent a mid-to-senior figure like Kuroto to announce the containment results.

They had even disclosed Doctor Kuroto's personal information.

They had no choice!

SCP-173's escape had caused too much harm. An ordinary Foundation member had no standing to explain it! Only someone of Kuroto's rank...

Only he had the authority to face everyone and explain it all.

[Sengoku: So this is what makes these bizarre Containment Objects terrifying? It's staggering!]

[Garp: If Doctor Kuroto isn't lying, does that mean we have to sleep with one eye open?]

[Aizen: A bizarre Containment Object is frightening indeed.]

[Momo Hinamori: Don't worry, Captain. I'll keep my eyes on you while you sleep.]

[Jiraiya: Summons are finally useful. I just don't know whether a toad's gaze counts!]

[Miko: No! When I open my eyes, I see Evil Spirits. When I close them, a duplicate of SCP-173 might kill me. How am I supposed to live?]

[Ash: Good thing I have plenty of Pokémon. They can take turns watching everything around me.]

[Misty: You have plenty, all right! But you've never won a championship.]

[Ying Zheng: From now on, I shall have attendants keep watch around me at all times.]

[...]

Just as the livestream's viewers reeled from Doctor Kuroto's revelations, his slightly hoarse voice sounded again:

"Next, I'll announce the results of SCP-173's containment."

"After the Mobile Task Force brought SCP-173 back to the base, we isolated it immediately. We've successfully isolated its neck-twisting ability at a conceptual level!"

"We've also assigned personnel to monitor it."

"This will ensure SCP-173 cannot escape the base again."

Doctor Kuroto paused, then continued, "Of course, we can't rule out the possibility that it may still escape."

"After all, our research suggests that the Containment Object SCP-173 may itself be a duplicate of something located elsewhere."

"The properties it exhibits are far too similar to those of the other duplicates."

"Furthermore, the Gluttonous Legion's recent invasion of Earth has, for reasons we cannot explain, driven every Containment Object into an unknown state of heightened excitement. Their chances of escape have risen dramatically!"

"Please be prepared."

"Of course, if any Containment Object escapes, we'll promptly release its information to minimize the damage."

"Goodbye!"

Doctor Kuroto ended the recording. After a flash, the livestream went black, and then the Foundation's unmistakable emblem slowly appeared.

Doctor Kuroto was gone.

But his words lingered in everyone's minds. They weighed on them like a boulder, leaving them struggling to breathe!

SCP-173, which had slaughtered the Holy Left Wing and more than a thousand Gluttonous Warriors, might itself be a duplicate. Unknown factors had put the Containment Objects in an unusually excited state, greatly increasing their chances of escape...

And SCP-173's duplicates could appear anywhere in the universe at any moment!

Any one of those revelations would have shaken the entire universe. For all of them to come at once was overwhelming.

Even the powerful figures in the livestream, those who stood at the pinnacle of their planets and looked down on all living things with minds as firm as stone...

They were shaken beyond belief.

They even shared a sudden sense that none of this could be real.

Absurd!

Utterly absurd!

What had happened to this universe?

How could something so preposterous happen?

It was unbelievable!

Just as Doctor Kuroto's words left everyone questioning reality, an "update banner" suddenly appeared in the Myriad Races Livestream.

It drew everyone's attention.

Livestream Adds Chat Groups and Private Messages as the Super God Universe Descends into Chaos!

At the same moment, a bold, black update banner appeared at the center of every stream in the Myriad Races Livestream!

[Update Announcement: The Myriad Races Livestream descended upon the Super God Universe eighteen years ago, and its public beta has now been running for one month. Private messaging and chat groups have therefore been added.]

[Private Messaging: Anyone can click an avatar to open a chat window and establish a communication channel. This channel operates on a conceptual level and ignores all barriers.]

[Chat Groups: Anyone can create up to three chat groups and invite anyone to join. These groups operate on a conceptual level and ignore all barriers.]

[Note: Both private messages and chat groups support the transfer of technology, cultivation methods, items, and other things through offerings!]

[Happy chatting!]

The powerful figures from the Indigenous Worlds stared at the Myriad Races Livestream's update. After a moment's surprise, they all realized the same thing...

Something big was about to happen.

With private messages and chat groups available, it wouldn't be long before the Indigenous Worlds of the Super God Crossover Universe became a fight for survival.

After all, every world had people willing to serve civilizations that stood at the pinnacle of the universe in exchange for power.

If even one person in a world did so, the other powerful figures would have to join rival factions to protect themselves.

Otherwise...

Once that person gained power, they would slaughter the rest.

Worse, there was no way to know which civilization a powerful figure from your world might secretly pledge allegiance to. If it was the Angel Civilization, that might be manageable. But if it was Morgana's Demon Civilization...

Then...

Once suspicion took hold, everyone would fear for their lives!

Until now, the powerful figures of the Indigenous Worlds had watched events like the Gluttonous invasion of Earth from a safe distance.

They thought that as long as they kept their worlds' coordinates hidden, they had nothing to worry about.

But the Myriad Races Livestream's update had changed all that. They could no longer sit back and watch as though it were someone else's problem.

After a brief silence, the powerful figures from the various worlds began flooding the livestream with comments, giving voice to their alarm.

[Sengoku: Is the Myriad Races Livestream trying to unleash a bloodbath across the Indigenous Worlds?]

[Hiruzen Sarutobi: I thought Indigenous Worlds like ours would be safe as long as we didn't reveal our coordinates. But now... we need to prepare for war on every front.]

[Orochimaru: We can transfer technology? How exciting!]

[Whitebeard: The old era is over! I wonder whether this new era has a ship that can carry me!]

[Sakazuki: It doesn't! Before Absolute Justice, even the Four Emperors won't be able to make waves!]

[Miko: Does this mean I can ask the angel ladies to help me deal with those Evil Spirits?]

[Ying Zheng: I must prepare for war, lest the Six Kingdoms Remnants use powers from beyond our world to strike back!]

[Aizen: @Miko, you can message me privately. I have a way to deal with Evil Spirits!]

[Miko: Okay, Uncle Aizen!]

[...]

While the powerful figures from the Indigenous Worlds fretted over the update, the civilizations at the pinnacle of the universe...

They reacted in exactly the opposite way. They were delighted.

Inside the Demon Castle...

Morgana, dressed in black leather with a pair of wings on her back, stared at the update. Then, under the bewildered gazes of Demon Ato and the other warriors...

She burst into wild laughter.

Until now, Morgana had been worrying about how to recruit the wise minds of the Indigenous Worlds as Demon Warriors.

She needed them to make the Demon Legion smarter.

She had never expected the Myriad Races Livestream to solve the problem for her so quickly.

Without a moment's hesitation, Morgana opened her Demon Livestream. Facing the camera as she created her chat group, she declared:

"I am Morgana, supreme ruler of the Demon Civilization! I've created my own Demon Chat Group."

"Any native who wants power, who wants to embrace depravity, who wants to do as they please... can apply to join. All you have to do is become one of my Demon Warriors!"

"Then you'll gain power beyond anything you've ever imagined!"

"You can do whatever you want!"

"All you have to do is submit to me, please me, and revere me—your Demon Queen!"

As Morgana spoke in the livestream, a torrent of applications rang out in her mind, so many they seemed endless.

The sheer number of applicants made Morgana's smile widen.

But most of those applying to join the Demon Chat Group were small fry. Even if they became Demon Warriors, they would be no more than low-level cannon fodder.

Naturally, Morgana had no interest in them.

After a moment's thought, Morgana addressed the livestream again. "I forgot to mention something!"

"Only those at the pinnacle of their Indigenous Worlds qualify to apply to my Demon Chat Group."

"Those in the second tier can apply too, of course!"

"For reference, think of the Shichibukai of Pirate Planet. It would be best to include a video of yourself fighting so I can verify your strength."

Morgana paused, then continued, "If you're not strong enough, don't apply. Otherwise, you'll face the consequences!"

"And don't try to lie. I have ten thousand ways to check."