Guiding Chaos. This idea was like a Seed planted in everyone's heart, quickly taking root and sprouting. The risks were self-evident, but the word "adventure" was never absent from the Straw Hat Pirates's dictionary.
"How exactly do we do that?" Luffy sat cross-legged on the deck, chin in hand, eyes gleaming. "Should we just yell at it? 'Hey! Big guy! Make a path for us!'"
"I'm afraid it's not that simple, Captain." Robin smiled and shook his head. "It's not a living being, but more like a natural phenomenon that operates according to a specific 'concept.' We need a way of communicating that it can 'understand.'"
"How about injecting 'information' at the rule level?" Allen pondered for a moment before speaking. "I will compile the 'result' we need—for example, a 'rule model' pointing to a relatively stable region inside the Cradle of Chaos, or one that can temporarily shield against the erosion of the Abyss —into a highly condensed stream of rule information, and like sending a letter, I will throw it into the ' Silent Evolution ' orb of light. Its internal evolutionary mechanism may capture this ' Beacon ' and use it as a blueprint to perform probabilistic deductions."
"It's like having a catalog of titles we want placed in a vast library?" Nami used an analogy.
"Similarly. But the library might give us the book we want, or it might give us a book with a similar name but completely unrelated content, or even a harmful banned book," Allen solemnly warned. "The outcome is highly uncertain. Moreover, compiling this kind of rule information requires a great deal of my mental energy, and it also requires everyone's efforts—we need to incorporate our shared 'will' and 'needs' into it, increasing the clarity and weight of the ' Beacon.'"
"The power of willpower? That's something we excel at!" Luffy slapped his Straw Hat and grinned.
The plan is set; execute it immediately.
The Thousand Sunny adjusted its attitude, getting as close as possible to the calm and magnificent surface of the " Silent Evolution " orb of light. All the core members sat in a circle, with Allen at the center.
Allen took a deep breath, once again drawing upon the primal power of the " World Seed," his eyes transforming into vast, vertical pupils, with the flow of time and space appearing and disappearing around him. He held out his hands, and a "light shuttle" composed of countless tiny, shimmering rule runes, constantly changing in shape, began to condense between his palms. This light shuttle was the rule Beacon that carried their "needs."
"Think of what you yearn for most: the idea of the future, the idea of protection!" Allen hissed.
Luffy closed his eyes, his mind filled with the unwavering belief to break through all the fog and find the final destination.
Zoro was determined to cut through all obstacles and protect his comrades' path of swordsmanship.
Sanji's mind is filled with the chivalrous spirit of protecting the lady and his comrades, as well as a slight anticipation for the unknown culinary cultures that may exist on the road ahead (which subtly affects the properties of the Beacon ).
Nami outlined a clear and safe star map Sea Route.
Usopp prayed for a lucky path that would allow him to avoid all the terrible enemies...
Chopper yearns for the healing power to cure all wounds.
Robin's thoughts connect the truth of history with the wisdom of civilization.
Franky infused the Thousand Sunny with a mechanical obsession to make it even stronger.
Brook's soul whispers a promise that transcends time and space, and a tranquil peace for the soul.
Jinbe's will is like a deep ocean, calm and inclusive, seeking true peace and justice.
Ace's World-Purifying Flame burns on a spiritual level, carrying the determination to sweep away all darkness and filth.
Countless powerful and pure wills converged, like rivers flowing into the sea, and merged into the light shuttle of rules in Allen's palm. The light shuttle's radiance grew brighter and brighter, and its shape gradually stabilized, eventually transforming into a short spear that seemed to be carved from pure crystal, with a vortex of galaxies flowing inside.
"Go!"
Allen let out a low shout and used his last bit of strength to shoot the "Spear of Rules" that embodied the will of the entire group towards the " Silent Evolution " ball of light!
The spear of rules silently pierced the surface of the light cluster, like a pebble thrown into a deep pool, creating a gentle, spreading ripple. The birth and death of the nebula within the light cluster accelerated suddenly, and countless threads of rules danced wildly, as if digesting and deciphering this external "instruction."
Everyone held their breath, anxiously awaiting the result.
As time passed, the agitation of the ball of light gradually subsided, returning to its slow and mysterious pulse.
"Did we fail?" Usopp said quietly, somewhat disappointed.
The moment he finished speaking, something unexpected happened!
From the center of the ball of light, a dazzling light shone forth. Then, a "bridge" made of pure, orderly energy, as clear as crystal, slowly extended out from within the ball of light like a growing vine! This bridge ignored the chaotic currents of rules around it, pointing straight to a certain depth in the cradle of Cradle of Chaos. At the end of the bridge, a reassuring and stable fluctuation could be faintly heard!
"It... it's a success?!" Nami exclaimed in surprise as she looked at the data clearly displayed on the detector, showing an exceptionally smooth and regular path along the bridge.
However, almost simultaneously, on the other side of the orb of light, after an ominous twist, a dark purple, constantly writhing energy body suddenly spewed out! This energy body exuded an corrosive aura that was of the same origin as the " Abyss Will," but more condensed and violent. It seemed to have a life of its own, emitting a silent roar, and directly locked onto the Thousand Sunny, lunging forward!
"I knew it wouldn't be this good!" Usopp screamed, clutching his head.
The "feedback" from Chaos has arrived! One is the "safe path" they craved, while the other is an "enhanced simulation" of the power of their potential enemies! The orb of light, with its Chaos nature, has simultaneously evolved a "path to survival" and a "death trap"!
" Zoro! Sanji! Stop that thing! Everyone else, prepare to advance along the bridge!" Luffy immediately gave the order, his eyes sharp.
"Leave it to me!" Zoro and Sanji responded simultaneously, heading straight for the dark purple, corrosive energy without hesitation.
"ROOM!" Luo immediately activated his abilities, preparing to provide support.
Allen slumped wearily to the ground, looking at the two drastically different outcomes before him, and gave a bitter laugh, "It seems... making a deal with Chaos really is a trade-off where you might exchange money for poison."
The engines of the Thousand Sunny started, accelerating along the Bridge of Order. Meanwhile, behind the stern, a fierce battle had erupted, the light of slashes and kicks clashing violently with the dark purple corrosive energy!
They got the path they wanted, but also attracted new trouble. This deal with Chaos has only just begun.