But Lynn's gaze remained steady, his steps measured as he stared straight at the end of the bridge beneath his feet.
He drew closer, little by little.
At last, he saw what his Transdimensional Sense had revealed: the enormous Throne standing at the end of the bridge, seemingly a symbol of ancient royal power, and the figure leaning weakly before it, its features impossible to make out, formed entirely of pulsing nerves.
The only distinguishable feature was a pair of silver eyes, like candles flickering in the wind, liable to go out at any moment.
The Colossus Brain!
The ascendant of flesh, the Colossus's first primary consciousness, once formed from countless individual minds!
With a single glance, Lynn felt the powerful connection running through the flesh of his heart, and a system panel immediately appeared before his eyes.
[Colossus Brain] [Rank]: ??? [Race]: Flesh consciousness [Faction]: ??? [Combat ability]: ??? [Description]: The Colossus's first primary consciousness, an authoritarian sovereign formed through the ascension of billions of individuals from the Colossus Civilization. Together with the Cyber Civilization, they exiled the God of Ten Thousand Machines seven thousand years ago. After the God of Ten Thousand Machines fell, they controlled the Colossus to devour all life in an entire galaxy, restoring its biological functions to their peak. When the Calamity descended three thousand years ago, they controlled multiple Colossi in battle against it, but ultimately lost and fell into Hell. To avoid being cursed by Hell and doomed for eternity, they dismembered themselves, deceiving Hell's eyes with countless Colossus consciousnesses. They then transformed themselves into the High Tower and hid underground, intending to ascend once more after several thousand years.
Lynn's pupils contracted slightly.
He could see neither their faction, nor their combat ability, nor their rank.
How could he