"O true self, you and I are two sides of the same coin. You are me, and I am you. For countless years, I have traveled to countless star systems, trying to find a way to restore you, but in the end, I have found nothing. Countless people covet your existence. For you, countless lives have been lost and wars have broken out. But alas, you are in this state."
"I understand your instincts, and you sense my meaning. What? You're afraid of death? But to protect you, trillions upon trillions of lives were sacrificed without complaint. Can you bear to watch them die? I feel your sorrow. If I could, I would rather die myself."
"You won't die; you'll just live on in another way. Look outside, so many civilized beings. While some of them are doing it for their own survival, many others have sacrificed themselves for you. I know you're kind. I can still feel your guilt after what happened to the Snow Tribe. You were in the wrong first. The Snow Tribe paid a terrible price for the River System. If it weren't for you, the Snow Tribe wouldn't be in this state. After all these years, haven't you figured it out yet? Fine, since you agree, let's loosen the rules."
From the exit of the Secondary Universe, a Expeller sped out and entered the fourth dimension, rapidly heading towards the center of the galaxy. Inside the Expeller was a group of the Snow Tribe, but this time, there was one more person: the first patriarch of the Snow Tribe, Chi Xue, also known as Zu.
After sailing for some time, the warship returned to the three-dimensional universe.
"I can't even remember how many trillions of years it has been, but I've finally seen the starlight of the vast universe. Ah, how wonderful, how wonderful!" Zu sighed.
"Elder Chief, the Galactic Consciousness released you, Mr. Daozi wants you to go to the central black hole. What exactly is going on?"
"I don't know either. Mr. Daozi didn't say. Maybe it's about putting an end to things completely, settling the score with the Galactic Consciousness. That way, I'll be free forever. It's the constraint of the natural order. You wouldn't understand. Actually, there's no more grudge. Too much time has passed. Now that I have you all, I'm very content."
"Elder Chief, we've arrived."
The Snow Tribe group arrived beside Hu Yu, where Daozi and the leader of the Demon Scorpion were also gathered.
"Thank you, Mr. Daozi." Zu bowed deeply, expressing his gratitude. Daozi must have done a great deal to allow him to return to the Great Universe.
"No need to thank me, it was the Galactic Consciousness that was at fault. If it had a complete consciousness, it would have released you long ago. But it only has instincts, not normal thinking."
"It's all over now, Mr. Daozi. Is there anything else you wanted to do for me? I want to travel and see other places. Countless years have passed, and the galaxy has changed drastically. You know, all of this is new to me. I don't want to fight anymore. After the problems with the Fish Horse Star Civilization are resolved, I want to wander."
"Wandering? Chi Xue, I never thought you'd have such thoughts. It seems you've really changed. The once spirited and arrogant Snow Tribe Chief now wants to wander."
" Mr. Daozi, I am old, and I no longer wish to participate in these matters. Freedom is the only thing I crave, and now that I am free, I no longer expect anything. If I have any wishes left, I only hope that my descendants can live peacefully and safely."
"I'll give you some information; take a look first." After saying this, Daozi passed on some important information about the Demon Scorpion Civilization to the Ancestor.
"Billions of lives in the Demon Scorpion Civilization are now awaiting rescue; we hope you can help."
"I deeply admire the greatness of the Demon Scorpion Civilization, and I really want to help them, but I'm powerless. My consciousness energy belongs to the Secondary Universe and is naturally repelled by the galaxy; they can't use it."
"I want you to take over the central black hole, replacing its Black Hole Consciousness. This way, the rules won't reject you, and the chances of the Fish Horse Star Civilization succeeding will become slim."
"What! You want me to replace the Black Hole Consciousness? Haha, haha, how ironic! I wanted to replace him back then, but he imprisoned me for countless years. Now you don't want to anymore, and instead you're asking me to replace him? No, I won't agree."
Hu Yu sensed Zu's emotions. Zu had indeed let go of everything, but that didn't mean Zu had any good feelings towards the Galactic Consciousness. This turning point reminded Zu of events from countless years ago. How could Zu remain calm? So Zu instinctively showed resistance in his words and actions.
"Alas, fate is cruel. I know you won't agree, but trillions of people in the Demon Scorpion Civilization urgently need rescue. Their situation is dire; some may already be dying. Chi Xue, please think it over carefully. Taking control of the galactic black hole would be of immense benefit to your Snow Tribe."
"No need to say anything, I won't go. The Snow Tribe is doing well now. I don't ask them to dominate the world, I only ask for a peaceful life. As for the Demon Scorpion Civilization, I'm sorry, but after a short period of grief, you will recover quickly. Compared to the Snow Tribe, you are already very lucky."
"Alas." Daozi sighed deeply. If the ancestor did not agree, there was nothing he could do to force him.
"Elder Chief, please save the Demon Scorpion Civilization! I've learned about their deeds; they truly endured great hardship. Every one of their people was remarkable. This was a great civilization; they shouldn't have died in silence," Yan Xue pleaded.
"Yes, Elder Chief, please save them, they are so pitiful," Chen Xue pleaded.
"Mr. Zu, I beg you to save my people! I am willing to pay any price."
"Sigh, whatever, whatever. Anyway, this isn't the original me. But I will absolutely not take over the Black Hole Consciousness. I'll detach myself from the Secondary Universe consciousness now. Let the galactic black hole absorb this consciousness energy. After its rules are transformed, it can be used to save the Demon Scorpion Civilization."
"That would work, but it would be too unfair to you, Chi Xue. Think it through. If you give up this energy, you'll be no different from me, or even worse."
"No, I won't become like you. I'll have them create a body for me to contain my self-awareness, so I can become a true Snow Tribe again. From now on, I can fly freely and without fear of others coveting my state. That Nebula Consciousness Entity has been searching for me, trying to devour me and become stronger. Fortunately, you helped me destroy it, so consider this my way of repaying you."
After Zu finished speaking, he transformed into a huge sphere of light once more. The sphere of light continued to expand until it enveloped the entire Expeller. Then, the sphere of light began to fly towards the central black hole, and in the blink of an eye, it disappeared from everyone's sight. After the sphere of light passed, only a nearly transparent shadow remained inside the ship. This was Zu's last bit of consciousness energy.