At the top of the altar, a translucent crystal floats silently, refracting rainbow-like light. Amazingly, the shape of this crystal changes depending on the viewing angle, as if it were in some kind of quantum superposition state.
After observing it carefully for a while, Gustavo was finally completely convinced that the crystal in front of him was a component of the Miracle Creation: Reality- Illusory and Real Prism.
"But why do I have this special feeling about this mirror? And why is there another component of Miracle Creation in the Aslant Civilization's dimensional warehouse? That's unbelievable. A race that has only recently advanced to a high-level Astral Realm shouldn't have this..."
With many questions surging in his mind, Gustavo tentatively reached out, releasing strands of Divine Power that gently and slowly wrapped around the Illusory and Real Prism at the top of the altar, removing it.
The process went smoothly, which relieved the highly vigilant Gustavo, who then examined the mirror in his hand.
"Huh? The runes on this aren't Alchemical Runes or Magic Runes. How strange."
Playing with the mirror in his hand, Gustavo's eyes gleamed with curiosity. After pondering for a while, Gustavo finally discerned something, muttering hesitantly to himself, "These runes seem to originate from that mysterious Truth Wizard Civilization."
Thinking of this, Gustavo's eyes narrowed, and he immediately thought of the news about the wizard's treasure that he had learned from Diorus.
"The Wizard's Treasure also contains components of the Illusory and Real Prism. What's the connection? Could this Miracle Creation originate from that mysterious ancient civilization? But why do I have this strange feeling about this mirror?"
The more he thought about it, the more doubts arose in his mind. After shaking his head, Gustavo cleared his mind of these distracting thoughts and began to carefully study the palace-like intelligent hub composed of a crystal matrix.
Half an hour later, Gustavo had a basic understanding of this intelligent hub.
As a key strategic resource reserve for advanced civilizations, the dimensional warehouse is extremely complex in its composition, consisting of many regions in terms of spatial architecture alone.
For example, in the main warehouse area, also known as the dimensional folding layer, the natural laws are more flexible due to the modifications, making them easier to program manually.
The resource generation area includes a creation corridor, which houses magical devices such as an elemental siphon tower, an alchemical furnace, and a time nursery, as well as technological devices such as a matter printer, a vacuum fluctuation collector, and a Dyson sphere module.
In addition, features such as the rule editor, the ecosystem evolution module, and the conceptual protection system are all important components of the dimensional repository.
Any one of these requires a massive supply of energy and materials to operate, and the amount of computation generated every second is terrifying. Without a sufficiently powerful central control unit to allocate resources, the dimensional warehouse would not be able to operate at all, let alone survive to this day and continuously produce various resources so many years after the destruction of the Aslant Civilization.
"As expected of an advanced Astral Realm civilization that has developed a mature Space-Time system, the technology contained in this celestial warehouse alone is an insurmountable peak for a mid-level civilization."
After a moment of reflection, Gustavo brought up the management page of the intelligent hub. A three-dimensional projection of a codex appeared before him, with a magical quill pen floating beside it. The text written with this pen would be transformed into the most basic code and runes, thus allowing Gustavo to control the operation of the entire dimensional warehouse.
The reason he was able to summon the management interface was because the Aslant Civilization had left clues in the database long ago. This process, while not entirely logical, was certainly smooth and seamless.
Holding a quill pen, Gustavo pondered how to transport the dimensional warehouse out of the Destruction Realm Abyss.
Yes, he not only wanted the resources in the dimensional warehouse, but also intended to take the entire warehouse with him. This is not surprising, as a hen that can lay eggs is undoubtedly more valuable than an egg.
This surface warehouse, once placed there, can automatically absorb Void Energy and various substances, transforming them into a continuous source of resources. It is equivalent to a super raw material factory that operates 24 hours a day without interruption. With it, the development speed of the Golden Divine Kingdom will increase dramatically.
"The dimensional warehouse is located deep within the Destruction Realm Abyss. Even if the energy system is activated and it is moved outward, it will take at least a hundred years to bring it out. Moreover, it is easy to expose our presence during this process. If we alert the Ancestral Tree of Destruction, that would be terrible."
"The safest approach now is to move resources out piecemeal, like ants carrying grains of sand. We should prioritize transporting our most valuable resources to strengthen our own capabilities. As for the dimensional warehouse, we can leave it here; it won't be lost anyway. It just requires a few more trips, which won't take much effort."
"Actually, the most crucial component is the Prism of Illusory and Real Prism. This is a one-seventh of Miracle Creation, and it's not a weakened version like the Eye of Insight that requires gradual awakening. Once activated, it's probably no less powerful than a typical Main God Artifact!"
Gripping the prism tightly in his hand, Gustavo felt a surge of excitement. Putting everything else aside, with this treasure, he finally had a truly powerful trump card in his hand.
After leaving the central palace with the components of the Illusory and Real Prism, Gustavo gazed at the densely packed resource planets before him. He transformed into his true form, unleashing a gigantic Black Hole that swept across the Starry Sky. The powerful gravitational currents emanating from the Black Hole condensed into strong ropes, binding tens of thousands of resource planets and dragging them into the interior of the Black Hole, which was Gustavo's internal space.
After becoming True God, Gustavo's internal space expanded thousands of times, almost equivalent to a miniature universe. Even so, it wasn't long before Gustavo's internal space was completely filled.
But when he looked up, the dazzling sea of stars before him had not diminished at all.
So, when Gustavo took a bite, the dimensional warehouse only suffered a superficial injury.
With a helpless sigh, Gustavo transformed into human form, patted his bulging belly, and reluctantly opened the teleportation portal, leaving the dimensional warehouse.
To avoid encountering the Zerg before entering the warehouse, Gustavo deliberately moved his location coordinates far outwards.
However, the moment he stepped out of the teleportation portal, the entire spider froze in place.
"Where am I?!"
Click~ Click~
Bathed in pale purple light, a beautifully designed time machine slowly rotated, its interior filled with flowing starlight that created numerous wondrous celestial phenomena.
This is a small room with a morning glory-shaped crystal chandelier hanging from the dome above, emitting a soft, purplish glow. Below the chandelier are pieces of furniture in a classic style, each piece exuding the charm of time.
A faint, pleasant fragrance permeates the room, bringing a sense of tranquility. Underfoot lies a carpet made of various animal hides, elegant and refined, its natural, mysterious patterns adding to the room's mystique.
The scene before him was undoubtedly different from what Gustavo had imagined, especially the beautiful silhouette of the hammock covered with flowers and plants, which sent chills down his spine. He subconsciously took out the Gate of Myriad Worlds Offshoot, activated his divine Divine Power, and was about to use it.
Things used to save one's life are naturally not so rigid; they can be passively activated or actively used. However, Gustavo's Divine Power was completely wasted, as if it had vanished without a trace, as if this room constituted another Space-Time on its own.
"Don't waste your energy, little guy. The spatial technology of my Void Insect Clan is among the best, even in the advanced civilizations of the Astral Realm. What you have in your hand is a offshoot of the Gate of Myriad Worlds, isn't it? To possess such a treasure, it seems the Mitrola Clan values you quite a bit..."
A calm yet deadly voice emanated from the hammock. The figure of the Zerg Queen Vera slowly faded, and when she reappeared, she was already standing in front of Gustavo, bending over and looking at him with a smile.
Upon seeing the stunningly beautiful face before him, Gustavo finally recognized Vera's identity. Compared to other Zerg queens, Vera was well-liked by the people of the Astral Realm due to her personality and frequently attended various ceremonies.
The Zerg Queen's unique ability causes all races to imagine their preferred temperament and appearance upon seeing her, and Gustavo is no exception.
In his eyes, Vera was unmistakably the Spider Woman, possessing both human charm and the characteristics of the Dragon-Hunting Spider Clan. Her Pupil Light emerald green with faint star patterns, exuding a languid yet powerful aura.
Of course, all of the above are Gustavo's illusions. Vera's status is far higher than his, so he is inevitably influenced by it and finds it difficult to escape.
Gustavo himself knew this, so he quickly suppressed the surging emotions within him and bowed, saying, "Gustavo of the Mitrola Clan greets Your Majesty the Empress!"
"Hmm~ I know you, you like little guys who strike back after the opponent has made a move, it's quite interesting." Vera leaned back comfortably on the sofa and said with a half-smile.
"Strike back after being attacked"? What does that mean?!
Upon hearing this, Gustavo was momentarily stunned, unable to grasp the meaning of Vera's words.
Seeing this, Vera curled her lip imperceptibly. "Looks like you don't really enjoy wandering around in the Virtual Universe."
Gustavo was speechless for a moment, his mind flashing back to the information about this man. He used to think it was mostly exaggerated, but now...
Seeing that Gustavo remained silent, Queen Vera sat up straighter, picked up a steaming cup of beverage, took a sip, and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, which advanced civilization built that surface warehouse? Its Concealment is truly remarkable. I didn't even notice it at first, and only sensed its existence after you opened the teleportation portal."
"This..."
Gustavo was speechless for a moment, his mind racing, cold sweat beading on his forehead. This time, he was truly shocked and frightened.
Things beyond one's control are most likely to touch upon one's true emotions, and the sudden appearance of the Zerg Queen was completely beyond Gustavo's expectations.
He couldn't understand why the mighty Zerg Queen would appear deep within the Destruction Realm Abyss. Wasn't she afraid of angering the Ancestral Tree of Destruction?
Furthermore, this empress's perception is a bit too outrageous; she was able to discover a dimensional warehouse hidden within a Space-Time storm...
No, that's not right.
Suddenly, Gustavo had a flash of inspiration, and the words of Queen Vera flashed through his mind.
"The timing is off. The Zerg Queen sensed the existence of the dimensional warehouse around the time I opened the portal to leave it. Why didn't she sense it for so many days before that? Why? What could the dimensional warehouse possibly have that could prevent the spying of someone at least at the level of Main God...? It's the Illusory and Real Prism!!"
Finally, Gustavo realized the truth, exclaiming, "So that's it! The existence of the Illusory and Real Prism is the real reason why the dimensional warehouse was able to hide in the Destruction Realm Abyss for so many years. I thought it was because of the advanced spatial technology of the Aslant Civilization, but it seems that's not the case. The core key is a component of this Miracle Creation!"
'The Zerg Queen didn't mention the Illusory and Real Prism, so it seems she hasn't discovered it either. Perhaps it's due to the properties of this Miracle Creation? Does it naturally possess absolute Concealment capabilities?'
"Hehe, is the little guy scared? There's no need to be like this. I'm not an unreasonable person. Since you discovered the dimensional warehouse, I won't just take it by force. Don't worry."
Seeing Gustavo sweating profusely and looking stunned, Vera thought she had frightened the little Mitrola Clan with her words, so she shook her head and offered an explanation.
Hearing this, Gustavo snapped out of his reverie, letting out a sigh of relief. A thought struck him: 'It seems this Queen Vera is indeed as the intelligence reports suggest—her style differs greatly from other Zerg queens. She prefers to resolve differences through negotiation and dialogue. No wonder she became a partner of the Goddess of Wealth.'
'Since that's the case, I might as well lay it all out in the open. Anyway, the Floating Light Civilization and the Void Insect Clan are enemies, and I have the backing of the Treacherous Destruction Continent, so I do have the leverage to negotiate with them.'
In a flash, Gustavo finished his calculations and said with a wry smile, "Since I can't hide it from Her Majesty the Empress, I'll be frank. This dimensional warehouse was left behind by the once advanced Astral Realm civilization, the Aslant Civilization. By chance, I obtained some of the Aslant's legacy and found this dimensional warehouse..."
"The Aslant Civilization? Oh, I remember now, it was the magic-based civilization that was destroyed by the Floating Light Civilization. If I remember correctly, their energy technology was outstanding; they developed a high-level hybrid energy engine. It's a pity that they were Destruction by a more powerful civilization not long after they advanced to an advanced civilization. Sigh, why couldn't we develop peacefully together? Fighting and killing is the most boring thing!" Vera said, resting her chin on her hand.
Even though he was somewhat prepared, Gustavo still couldn't help but chuckle when he heard a Zerg queen say such a thing.
The strongest War Race in the Astral Realm and the concept of peace seem to be in conflict no matter how you look at it.
Indeed, the world is full of wonders, and there are all sorts of birds in a big forest.
"Alright, since this is your opportunity, I won't interfere. You can leave now." With that, Vera waved her hand, intending to send Gustavo away from the Mother Nest.
"Wait, Your Majesty."
"Hmm? Is there anything else?"
"Um, Your Majesty, would you be interested in discussing a business deal with me?"
"Business?!"
Upon hearing Gustavo's words, Vera's beautiful eyes lit up, as if she had come to life, and she asked with burning eyes, "What do you mean?"
"It's very simple. I want to sell this entire surface warehouse to Your Majesty."