[You used the skill [Bold Explorer] on [Space-Time Amber]!]
[You have received the following information...]
Everything before his eyes suddenly shattered, turning into countless fragments. His perspective abruptly shifted, flying out of the galaxy, out of the star field, where the Milky Way shone brightly and the stars shifted. It was as if a piece of time-bound amber had become a small boat, carrying him against the flow of time, allowing him to see phantoms of the past.
The next moment, as if falling, the perspective suddenly zoomed in, and the fragments of things reassembled before my eyes, forming a person.
An image played before his eyes: the man was on a planet surrounded by countless enemy troops, while in the sky were densely packed fleets engaged in battle. With a wave of his hand, he unleashed the power to Space-Time Freeze, freezing countless spaceships and superhumans.
The scene was so immersive that Han Xiao immediately understood. The person in the scene was the First Ones created the Space-Time Amber, and this video was a piece of the Space-Time Amber's past.
"Does this skill provide information by letting me see some illusions with my own eyes? It's quite similar to the effect of the previous Child of Destiny character card," Han Xiao thought to himself.
Soon, the First Ones encountered a formidable foe. The battle scene automatically fast-forwarded, blurring the process and omitting details of the fight, quickly revealing the outcome: the First Ones's consciousness was severely damaged, his soul was disintegrating, and he was on the verge of death.
Another Beyond Grade A partner arrived and led him in a retreat while fighting.
At that moment, the First Ones suddenly grabbed his companion's shoulder.
"I'm beyond saving. Don't let my body fall into the enemy's hands."
"Good."
Unable to discern his expression through the armor, his companion decisively reached out and pressed down on the First Ones's body, unleashing his power.
He lowered his defenses, offering no resistance whatsoever. His body crystallized at a visible speed, gradually shrinking into a palm-sized crystal, which his companions then tossed into space.
Just then, the scene abruptly stopped, and Han Xiao came back to his senses, savoring the moment.
"Hmm, although this is information I already knew, if I hadn't been aware of it, it would have revealed the origin of the Space-Time Amber, which is quite important information. The skill effect is also decent."
Han Xiao nodded secretly. This effect was suitable for uncovering hidden elements, and it could be reused for the same target. The information fragments obtained each time should also be different. With enough use, it was likely possible to piece together all the information about the unknown.
As for the negative status effect of reducing luck by 60% for 14 consecutive days, Han Xiao simply ignored it. Since it was already 1, it wouldn't turn negative no matter how low it went. He was like a dead pig that wasn't afraid of boiling water.
Since the test results showed no errors, Han Xiao planned to use the wormhole data that the Sorokin wanted after the cooldown period was over. If he couldn't figure it out the first time, he would use it a few more times.
Just then, a notification popped up on the panel, interrupting Han Xiao's thoughts.
[You have triggered a hidden quest chain [The First Ones' Legacy - Space-Time Freezer]]
[Mission Summary: Through certain means, you have learned that the Space-Time Amber was originally the remains of a Beyond Grade A powerhouse, one of the First Ones known as the "Space-Time Freezer." You have obtained his legacy. If you can fulfill his last wish, you will gain a deeper understanding of the Space-Time Amber.]
[First mission requirement: Determine the will of the "Space-Time Freezer"]
[Quest Reward: Soul Connection Level with Space-Time Amber +1]
"???"
Han Xiao looked completely bewildered.
What kind of mission is this? He'd never even heard of it!
"How was this hidden quest triggered... Oh, I see." Han Xiao was puzzled for a moment, but quickly understood.
Although he already knew the origin of the Space-Time Amber, his personal memories had no effect on the panel's judgment. Only when he obtained information through his own actions would the panel recognize that he had met the prerequisites for the hidden mission.
The fact that I obtained the fragment of the origin of the Space-Time Amber using the [Bold Explorer] skill is the trigger for the quest.
No player had ever obtained the Space-Time Amber in their previous life, so naturally no one knew about this quest. I was the first person to trigger it.
As for Soul Connection Level, Han Xiao knew what it was. It was commonly found in Mage Class and Esper Class. It could be understood as an affinity for a specific object. The higher a character's Soul Connection Level to an object, the stronger its power would be, and the easier it would be to control it.
There is a living example right before our eyes. Sisko has been in control of the Evolution Cube Evolution Cube for so long that he has left a deep psychic imprint on it. Moreover, he can receive feedback from the Evolution Cube to strengthen his own psychic power. This is because Sisko and the Evolution Cube have an extremely high Soul Connection Level, which is somewhat similar to the concept of refining a magical artifact.
In previous versions, this feature was only unlocked to players in later versions. Only some special equipment or items had the concept of Soul Connection Level, but it wasn't absolute. If a player played with an ordinary item every day, it was possible to unlock the Soul Connection Level.
"I'm neither a telekinetic nor a magician, so I don't know when I'll be able to form a soul connection with this thing. This mission, however, directly helped me overcome the most difficult step. In another sense, the Space-Time Amber is the remains of the First Ones. Fulfilling his last wishes can increase the Soul Connection Level, which might be equivalent to the remains recognizing him, haha."
Han Xiao grinned and opened the panel, where the item description for the Space-Time Amber appeared.
[Space-Time Amber: Current Soul Connection Level 0/5]
With such a reward, Han Xiao also took the task more seriously.
Although the existence of the First Ones is too ancient, as the first batch of Beyond Grade A in the universe, their information is quite detailed, and many organizations are keen to study them. The Space-Time Freezer is not an unknown figure, and it is easy to obtain his information.
As for the Space-Time Freezer's last wishes, Han Xiao wasn't worried about not finding them. According to the panel's judgment method, he didn't need to actually research the Space-Time Freezer's life. As long as he browsed the Space-Time Freezer's information, the panel should judge that he had completed the requirements and automatically give the next task requirements.
While Phillip was searching for information online, Han Xiao himself was not idle either, and began to work on creating a simple control device for the Space-Time Amber.
Once I reach a certain depth of soul connection, I will not only be able to receive attribute boosts from Universal Treasure like Sisko, but I should also be able to directly manipulate the Space-Time Amber with my mind... However, I haven't received the reward yet, and I still need mechanical equipment to assist in using the Space-Time Amber.
Han Xiao quickly completed the manufacturing.
At this moment, the Space-Time Amber was encased in a dark, spherical mechanical device. This device could activate the Space-Time Amber's energy and was controlled by Han Xiao's consciousness. It also possessed the functions of a floating guardian, capable of flying, releasing shields, and so on.
With a thought, Han Xiao levitated the Space-Time Amber, activating the device.
Glug glug--
A small hole appeared in the spherical device, and the next moment, invisible energy shot out from the hole, beginning to change the properties of a small area of space. The area of influence slowly expanded. Only when Han Xiao cut off the energy output of the Space-Time Amber was the altered space frozen and turned into a solid piece of amber.
"The output power of the Space-Time Amber seems to be unadjustable. The rate at which amber is created is slow and constant. At this rate, it would take several minutes to create an amber that encases a two-meter-tall creature. Furthermore, only when the energy output is cut off will the altered spacetime be solidified into amber."
After thinking for a moment, Han Xiao summoned Dark Emperor to conduct tests and quickly obtained various test results.
Once the Dark Emperor was completely enveloped, Dark Emperor became immobile, its signals were cut off, and it could not communicate with the outside world. Phillip was also unable to transmit instructions to it.
Han Xiao also tried to wrap only a part of Dark Emperor's body, such as wrapping his knees but not his calves and thighs, to see if he could cut off his control over his limbs, but this attempt failed. It seems that the frozen spacetime is in the process of solidification, and the edges of the book must be unobstructed. If it is obstructed by a physical object, the amber cannot take shape... This situation is a bit like blowing bubbles.
"So, to freeze a target, you have to completely surround it..."
Han Xiao stroked his chin, an idea forming in his mind. Since the Space-Time Amber could isolate various energies and deflect energy attacks, it could be used as a special type of external armor.
Currently, it's impossible to manipulate Space-Time Amber to shape it according to one's desired form; the resulting amber will only be a sphere.
Moreover, the Space-Time Amber only allows energy to slide away, not to block attacks. If it is to be effective on a mecha, it must be installed over a large area. Because it cannot be shaped, it is currently difficult to accomplish such an operation. Perhaps it can only be done after forming a soul connection with the Space-Time Amber.
However, Han Xiao still had a solution. These amber pieces could be moved. He planned to use the Space-Time Amber to create amber spheres larger than himself, and then wrap these amber spheres with Nano Transformation floating guardian devices. If he encountered an energy attack, he could use these amber spheres as a barrier to cover himself completely. The effect might be even more powerful than the meat shield feat.
"This can be considered a special defensive measure," Han Xiao thought to himself.
No wonder so many people fought over this Universal Treasure in my past life; it's not only a powerful method of imprisonment, but also a blessing for the fragile.
Although the Space-Time Amber itself is not used for combat, if used properly, it can be just as effective, providing even greater assistance in battle than the Evolution Cube.
After testing the actual effect, Han Xiao used the Space-Time Amber to seal the Evolution Cube.
Meanwhile, on the home planet of the Star Pupil Protoss.
"Black Star!!"
Outside the door, two guards on duty were startled when they suddenly heard the leader's angry roar coming from inside the room. They looked at each other in bewilderment.
Inside the room, Sisko looked both shocked and furious.
Despite losing the Evolution Cube, Sisko remained calm, his confidence stemming from the deep connection between his psychic power and the Evolution Cube. Even without the Evolution Cube in his possession, the psychic imprint left on it constantly provided feedback, Evolution Cube his psychic strength.
It's like Black Star only got the Evolution Cube's body, but not its heart; Sisko knows the Evolution Cube still loves him.
Because he could locate the Evolution Cube at any time, Sisko always felt that the situation was still under his control.
But just now, Sisko was shocked to discover that his connection to the Evolution Cube had been severed without warning!
To him, it was like a wife who had initially only been yielding to the enemy, only to have the enemy develop feelings for her over time and actually fall in love with someone else.
Sisko felt a surge of anger rising in his chest and heart, his mood turning completely green, as if his manhood had been cut off.