What Luo Yi Could Do, I Can Do Too

Several days later, at the Herta Space Station.

This visit was completely different from the previous one, which was "quiet and unnoticed".

When Luo Li, holding Castorice's hand, appeared in the main control module, accompanied by Kong Yan'er who looked on with amusement, and Cerydra, who, even with her aura concealed, still exuded an undeniable majesty, the commotion was almost no less than a surprise attack by the Antimatter Legion.

The researchers stared in disbelief at this peculiar combination—a young man whose expression, though calm, exuded profound data-driven energy, was almost too intimidating to look directly at;

A stunningly beautiful woman with purple hair and eyes, possessing a cool and aloof aura like the flower of the River of Souls; a magician dressed in a comical black and white gown, tossing colorful candies; and an empress with long blue and white hair, possessing a dignified bearing, as if she had stepped out of a classical mural.

"Permissions... permissions have been directly overridden! Highest level access permission!"

The security chief stared at the flashing golden runes on the control panel, runes he had never seen before, his voice trembling.

"Energy readings... unreadable! That young man... the rules around him seem to be writing their own!"

One of the scientists responsible for monitoring the space station's energy field practically pressed his face against the screen.

Ignoring the chaos around him, Luo Li Li's [data] perception, like an invisible tide, instantly covered the entire space station.

He "saw" that private research lab hidden deep within the space station, protected by layers of encryption.

They also "saw" in the research lab a being that was completely different from the previous puppets, radiating a more powerful and primal consciousness.

The Herta itself.

"This way."

Luo Li spoke calmly, without using any passageways, simply "defining" the continuity of the space in front of her.

The thick alloy walls of the main control module, like lines erased by an eraser, silently disappeared in part, revealing a shortcut behind them, made up of flowing data and starlight, leading directly to the Herta's private research lab.

Under the gaze of countless shocked, awe-inspiring, and fearful eyes, Luo Li and his companions stepped forward calmly.

The Herta's private research room is less a room and more a miniature universe filled with all sorts of strange creations and flickering screens.

The air was filled with the scent of ozone, an unknown reagent, and the distinctive "pheromone" emanating from some kind of advanced intelligence in thought.

The lab's owner was standing with his back to them in front of a huge, floating screen displaying complex star charts and energy formulas.

She wore her signature oversized witch's hat adorned with tiny purple flowers, and a gorgeous low-cut purple dress that accentuated her beautiful figure, the voluminous skirt resembling a blooming violet.

The key necklace around her neck and the enormous key-shaped staff leaning against her neck both showcased her unique taste and power.

Even without turning around, the Pride, conceited aura emanating from her, as if she regarded the entire universe as an unsolved mystery, already filled the entire space.

"Uninvited, and with such a large group of... 'tourists'?"

Herta's voice rang out, clear but tinged with impatience. She didn't turn around, remaining focused on the data stream on the screen.

"That Luo Yi guy won't let anyone have peace even after he's dead. The mess he left behind, his alter ego, is even more troublesome than he was."

Her tone was flat, as if she were evaluating an experimental model that had malfunctioned, showing no emotion or turmoil at Luo Yi's dying confession.

Luo Li was not surprised. He stepped forward and calmly said, "Ms. Herta."

The Herta finally turned around slowly.

Purple eyes, with an inhuman, all-seeing sharpness, swept over Luo Li, lingering on him for a moment, as if rapidly analyzing the composition of his existence as the "God of Data".

Then, her gaze swept over Castorice, and she raised an eyebrow slightly, seemingly developing a professional interest in this "Chrysos Heirs" reconstructed from data;

He glanced at Cerydra, a flicker of assessment in his eyes regarding this "acquaintance";

Finally, the focus shifted to Kong Yan'er, who was trying hard to maintain a serious expression but couldn't hide the excitement in her eyes. The comment was blunt. "Another [Elation] Emanator? Tsk, Aha's entertainment-seeking men are always plentiful."

Kong Yan'er didn't mind at all, and cheerfully performed an exaggerated hat-tipping salute. "It's truly an honor to be remembered by the great Ms. Herta ~"

Herta ignored him, turned to Luo Li again, and cut straight to the point. "Speak, what brings you, the 'fragment' who inherited his data and obsession, to me? If it's about his ridiculous 'confession,' I can tell you frankly, it's the least efficient and most meaningless data I've ever collected."

Her tone was resolute, filled with a genius's disdain for "useless emotions."

Luo Li shook her head. "I have no interest in his emotional problems."

My purpose in coming is the same as the reason he was able to work with you before—I can offer something that will interest you.

Herta crossed her arms, a playful smile curving her lips beneath her witch's hat, "Oh? You? A ' Aeon ' that's only been cobbled together recently, what 'interesting' things can you offer that even Luo Yi can't do?"

"What Luo Yi can do, I can do too. And what he can't do... I might be able to do as well."

Luo Li's voice remained calm, but the confidence it contained was as solid as a rock.

"He created a miniature universe based on ' Remembrance ' and ' Erudition,' observing variables. As for me, I wield [data], and what I can do is directly 'write' and 'define' reality, to understand the most fundamental code of all things."

He raised his hand, and a wisp of pure data light appeared at his fingertips, the light seemingly containing the fundamental laws that constitute the world.

"I know about your ' Simulated Universe ' project. You're trying to replicate, understand, and even surpass the power of the Aeon, exploring the end of Path."

"Luo Yi can provide you with fragments of Remembrance and observational data from different civilizations. And I—"

Luo Li's gaze was fixed on Herta's pair of purple eyes, which were filled with a sense of inquiry.

"I can provide you with 'real' samples of the fundamental rules of [data] Path. I can let you 'see' firsthand how a Aeon uses his power and how he 'modifies' the underlying logic of reality. I can even assist you in constructing a branch of Path in your ' Simulated Universe.'"

These words clearly struck a chord with the Herta's core interests.

Her previously nonchalant gaze instantly sharpened, like a cat that had discovered a new toy.

"Modify the underlying logic of reality... construct new branches of Path..." she repeated softly, her purple eyes gleaming with calculation and excitement.

This is far more direct and more... at the heart of the matter than the "Remembrance data" provided by Luo Yi.

"Conditions," Herta asked crisply. Transactions between geniuses need no beating around the bush.

Luo Li also didn't mince words. "I need all the relevant research materials and technical ideas on 'consciousness datafication', 'existential anchoring,' and especially how to completely solidify 'high-dimensional possibility projection' into an independent 'real existence.'"

He glanced at Castorice beside him, his tone firm.

I want to find my daughter.

Herta's gaze fell on Castorice again, then swept back to Luo Li, and he instantly understood something.

"To bring the 'possible sub-entities' of the sandbox world to reality? Ha... This topic is much more interesting than Luo Yi's melancholic 'emotional data'."

She tapped her key-staff lightly with her fingers, pondering for a moment.

"I can give you the relevant information. I can even grant you partial access to the underlying architecture of the ' Simulated Universe,' allowing you to intuitively experience the process of 'existence' being defined and solidified."

"But—" she changed the subject, her purple eyes fixed on Luo Li.

"In exchange, you need to provide me with samples of [data] of Path's power periodically, and, when I need it, cooperate with me in conducting some 'harmless' small experiments regarding the interaction between the Aeon's authority and reality."

Her conditions were within Luo Li's expectations.

"Okay." Luo Li nodded in agreement.

"Deal." Herta snapped his fingers, and a data agreement, shimmering with light, was instantly generated, confirmed, and archived between the two of them—the efficiency was astonishing.

The deal was done, and Herta seemed to be in a good mood, unusually speaking a few more words, his gaze turning to Luo Li with a hint of mockery:

"I must say, in terms of 'persistence,' you are indeed a bit better than Luo Yi, who only dares to confess to a doll."

"At least, your goal is clear, and... it seems more 'possible' to achieve."

She waved her hand dismissively, as if to send away a batch of used experimental materials.

"The data will be transmitted to your consciousness database. Now, take your 'sightseeing tour' and leave; don't disturb me while I calculate new parameters."

The data channel opened silently again.

Before leaving, Kong Yan'er winked at the Herta's true form. "I'll perform an even more fun magic trick for you next time, Ms. Herta ~"

Herta didn't even bother to lift his eyelids, simply replying, "If your magic can conjure up the cosmological constant that interests me, perhaps I'll consider giving you a minute to demonstrate."

Cerydra remained silent throughout, but when the data protocol was generated, a knowing glint flashed in her eyes, as if she were quite familiar with this kind of "rule-level" transaction.

Stepping out of the Herta Space Station, Luo Li felt the vast amount of research data and technical ideas that had appeared in his sea of consciousness, and gently tightened his grip on Castorice's hand.

"See, the first step went smoothly."

Castorice responded with a gentle and trusting smile.

Kong Yan'er stretched, her heterochromatic eyes gazing into the distance, her tone filled with anticipation:

"So, where's next, God of Data? Should we find a place to start 'compiling' your little darlings, or go and meet up with other 'old friends' who might be able to help?"

Luo Li's gaze pierced through the sea of stars, data flowing through his eyes.

"Since we're going to find them, we naturally need to be fully prepared."

"Before we begin the final 'writing,' we need some... to ensure that there is a stable 'foundation'."