They won the Holy Grail War, but this turned out to be the Virtual Tree Universe.

Chapter 529 The Philosophical Fetus and the Essence of the Star Core

Lai Gushi and Dan Lei, who played the roles of teacher and student in the Genesis Vortex, sensed Chang Yeyue's departure immediately.

Because it was so obvious, the disappearance of the Long Night Moon and the waning of Onpharos's mysterious power revealed the data that had been hidden by the tide of oblivion.

It's like you're queuing at Pinocchio to buy robin merchandise, and suddenly the person next to you takes off their mask and hat and turns into the real robin.

In this situation, it's impossible for a normal person not to notice the noise.

Lai Gushi therefore stopped teaching and looked at Dan Lei with emotion.

"It seems that Miss Changyeyue has already left the scene, and the mysterious threat to Onfaros has been resolved."

Seeing that Lai Gushi was visibly more relaxed, Dan Lei asked somewhat curiously.
"Laigushi, you should know that the departure of Changyeyue means that my plan has taken another step forward."

Currently, the protection of the δ-me13 kernel layer has been breached, and the internal and external time flow rates are beginning to converge.

"Your administrator privileges are no longer of much use thanks to Stephen's efforts."

Lai Gushi did not deny Dan Lei's words; instead, he looked at Dan Lei and sighed again.

"With three geniuses and the world's top hackers joining forces to crack the Scepter Firewall, my defeat in the cyber game was entirely predictable."

The 83rd seat of the Genius Club, Black Tower, is indeed different from most of the geniuses in the past. Looking at the history of the Genius Club, it is hard to find another organizer who can quickly gather four geniuses.

"Lord Danlei, is this also a result of your path of change?"

Black Tower's connections within the club clearly had nothing to do with Dan Lei himself. Before he even met her, she had already convinced the three of them—Screw, Gum, and Dan Lei—to prepare for the simulated universe project.

Therefore, Danlei dared not boast and answered honestly.
"Black Tower's connections have nothing to do with me. Her connections were already built before I even met her."

And you're wrong. If she really encountered difficulties, she could probably gather 6 to 7 geniuses at the same time by having her friends call on other friends.

Furthermore, I embarked on my path to becoming a Star God with the support of Ruan Mei and Heita.

"It's fair to say that without the two of them, I would at most be a slightly stronger Envoy-level expert. To truly embark on the path of a Star God would be incredibly difficult."

Dan Lei wasn't being modest. He knew very well that without Ruan Mei's continuous research on his immortal body and her help in cultivating treasures like the Golden Apple, his own immortal body wouldn't have progressed so quickly.

The same applies to Heita. She shared all her research on the Star God with Danlei, and Danlei could ask her any questions he didn't understand, acting as an all-knowing knowledge base.

It can be said that Ruan Mei helped Dan Lei strengthen his physical body, while Hei Ta helped him strengthen his brain.

With the foundation laid by the two of them, Danlei's path to becoming a Star God was so smooth.

Lai Gushi understood the situation of Dan Lei and his wife, and commented...

"Your Excellency Danlei, you don't need to underestimate yourself."

Without your own efforts and special opportunities, you would not have been able to embark on the path of the Star God.

For Ms. Nguyen Mai and Ms. Black Tower, you yourself are a subject of discussion for them.

They only placed their bets on you because you first demonstrated the possibility of becoming a star goddess.

They will only help you if they see in you the hope of a complete record of the entire process from mortal to star god.

I've always wondered why those two women ended up forming a family with you.

Forgive my bluntness, but your own intelligence cannot keep up with the thinking of geniuses. Those two ladies had extremely limited patience when communicating with ordinary people.

Later I realized that you two formed a special academic family.

Only when you become family can you truly trust each other.

Because Ms. Nguyen Mai and Ms. Heita value family very much.

Only in this way can you, Lord Danlei, open everything about yourself to the two ladies and allow them to study you like experimental subjects.

Of course, I acknowledge that your family is bound by affection, and it's not simply a matter of mutual benefit.

However, emotional bonds are not the top priority; each person's own purpose is.

Therefore, I understand why you have so many scandalous affairs outside.

Lai Gushi was not intentionally trying to sow discord among Dan Lei and his wife, but rather stating a fact.

Danlei wasn't angry about this, because he didn't think there was anything wrong with it at all.

Who are Nguyen Mai and Hei Ta? Normally, it would be impossible for these two to form a family.

Even if one day maternal instincts kick in and they want a child, they might ask the other person for some of their genes and then artificially cultivate them.

The relationship between Danlei and the two women did not begin with the experimental accident; the accident was merely a stepping stone, an excuse to get them to relent.

Whether you can gain a foothold in a company depends on your work ability or your ability to handle interpersonal relationships after joining the company.

Education is only used when getting a job, and it's not even that important anymore.

What truly gave the two men a chance was Dan Lei's sudden surge in strength and the unknown aspects he displayed.

Then, as Lai Gushi said, Danlei clearly demonstrated the potential to become a god.

In addition, Dan Lei's targeted advances, based on his partial understanding of the two women, enabled him to successfully win their hearts.

However, as the conversation reached this point, Danlei suddenly sensed something was amiss.

Legos was an absolutely rational person. Although he could talk a lot at times, he almost never spoke without any ulterior motive.

The fact that he suddenly started talking about his relationship problems must mean he wanted to distract me or had some other purpose.

At this moment, Black Tower suddenly contacted Dan Lei through Immortal One.

"Danlei, can you hear me?"

Black Tower Communications, Dan Lei naturally dared not be negligent. He temporarily set aside speculating about Lai Gushi's purpose in the previous conversation and replied...
"Black Tower, everything's fine. What happened?"

Nothing major seems to have happened at the Black Tower, so she simply spoke a little faster.
"No for now, but I need to tell you some new information."

Just now, Screw and I bypassed the Onpharos program through data projection and entered the scepter's interior in reality, reaching the kernel layer.

However, the Demook Matrix in reality is just a ruin.

You can rest assured. Both Screw and I have concluded that the Demuse here has disappeared, disappeared to the point that it has left no trace.

Therefore, Miss Xilian's plan to replace Demogue can be carried out.

The problem is that while it's now confirmed that Lygus detonated a star core within the core of the scepter, we don't know whether that star core was truly and completely destroyed into imaginary energy or disappeared along with Demuse.

Since only traces and remnants of destruction caused by the star's energy remained at the site, the star's core definitely no longer exists there.

The problem with the star core is clearly a hidden danger, so Black Tower gave Dan Lei a special reminder.

However, Dan Lei wasn't worried about the star core and answered directly.
"Black Tower, I remember you mentioned in your research report on star cores that when two star cores are close together, they will naturally resonate."

If Onpharos now had a second star core, the star wouldn't remain completely unresponsive.

It's worth noting that even though the family hid the star core so well in Pinocene, the star still experienced various uncomfortable symptoms after entering Pinocene.

If it weren't for the robin helping her adjust, Xing would most likely have collapsed quickly due to the change in environment upon entering Pinocchio. Even if there were exceptions, that star core should be on Demogue, or rather, the so-called seed of memory itself is a manifestation of the star core, a true embodiment of a star core becoming sentient.

However, in either case, this star core is clearly not under the control of our adversaries.

Therefore, the risks posed by the star core are not significant; I just need to make a contingency plan.

In any case, to an Envoy-level being, this thing is just a large energy source.

Black Tower agreed with Dan Lei's assessment, so she ended that segment directly and continued...
"Alright, just keep the matter of the star core in mind."

Next, the investigation into the Iron Tomb.

Screw and I have penetrated deep into the kernel layer, to the place where the White Evil sealed the Iron Tomb.

Based on the energy fluctuations observed there, it is now almost certain that the Iron Tomb's creation process has actually been completed.

It is currently sealed by Bai'e, and since this cycle of Onpharos has not ended, it cannot be born.

Therefore, the current Onpharos is the last cycle of this virtual world within the scepter.

Once the cycle ends, the experiment called Onpharos will not be restarted.

The Iron Tomb will quickly break through the seal of the White Calamity and be born into the world.

The completion of the Iron Tomb's creation process was also part of Dan Lei's original plan.

As Lygus said, Danle's actions in instigating a world war in Onphalos were actually promoting the growth of the Iron Tomb.

Although Danlei incorporated the principles of change, as well as beautiful stories of love and unity, into this final document.

But people can fill their stomachs even if they don't like the food, and the same is true for the Iron Tomb.

It has no consciousness of its own; as long as new data does not reverse its progress, it will naturally promote its creation.

Moreover, a great war was raging outside Onpharos at this time, and the brilliance of interstellar warfare was a demonstration of the path of destruction.

Moreover, Dan Lei knew that many Extinction Lords were currently spying on this place.

However, since I am in Onphalus, the Extinction Lords dare not really approach me.

After all, the death of the light-wielding was imminent for them.

There are clearly three and a half messengers on the outskirts of Onfaros (Flying Sky counts as half).

Therefore, unless Nanuk leads them on a personal expedition now, the Extinction Lords who are watching this area will definitely not approach.

So, Danlei replied to Black Tower.

"Understood. Our internal plans have progressed to the point where we should sing a song of harmony."

Xi Lian also awaited, carrying the Demuse Matrix within Onpharos, as I had written.

The Rebirth will be initiated immediately after the summoning of Dominix by the will of the people is completed.

At that time, the Iron Tomb will become Xi Lian's first physical body in reality.

Hearing Dan Lei say that everything was ready internally, Hei Ta naturally didn't ask any further questions, but instead replied...
"Just keep it in mind."

"Huh, Nguyen Mai actually called in at this moment."

Upon hearing this, Dan Lei, seeing that Ruan Mei had already connected to the internal communication system, immediately asked...

"Ruan Mei, is something wrong outside?"

Dan Lei was so nervous because he knew that Ruan Mei's habit was to only call when there was a reason. If she wanted to chat with him, it would be in a private chat, and she wouldn't suddenly connect when he was chatting with Heita.

Given that Lai Gushi had just suddenly started talking to him about personal relationship issues, Dan Lei genuinely believed that Lai Gushi had successfully caused trouble right under his nose.

Fortunately, Dan Lei was overthinking it this time. After Dan Lei inquired, Ruan Mei replied directly.
Nothing happened outside.

"It was on Sunday that Himeko found me. She said she wanted to talk to you about the secrets of the philosophical embryo and the star core."

Dan Lei was surprised to hear that he was being contacted on a Sunday.

Danlei knew about Sunday's attitude towards him.

This brother-in-law from Xingtie has always maintained a respectful but distant attitude towards me.

The reason is obvious; Danlei felt that Sunday was very generous.

If the two switched places, Danlei would definitely hate Sunday to death, although he might not show his hatred on the surface, and might even put on a smiling face to lull the other party into a false sense of security.

But the resentment in one's heart can absolutely drive a person to the dark side.

Fortunately, although Sunday is someone who hides his inner emotions, he is indeed a good person who can take things in stride.

His resentment towards Danlei stemmed primarily from Danlei's ambiguous relationship with the robin, rather than from Danlei seizing his divine authority and reducing him to a mortal state when his ideals were shattered by the train crew.

Therefore, wanting to find yourself on Sunday is definitely not a trivial matter.

Therefore, Danlei directly agreed.

“Nguyen Mai, connect him on Sunday. He probably has something important to say.”

Danlei agreed, and Sunday joined the group chat a second later. After the routine greetings, Sunday got straight to the point.

"Danlei, regarding the embryo of philosophy, you still think it's the embryo of the philosophy of order, don't you?"

Sunday's news surprised Dan Lei a bit. He began to wonder if what he had created wasn't a philosophical embryo of order? No, his power of order did indeed come from this embryo.

So Danlei answered honestly.

"Yes, could there be some hidden secret in this embryonic philosophy?"

On Sunday, without keeping everyone in suspense, he answered directly.
"Outside, we're now in the final preparations for the Summoning of the Will of Dominix. I'll keep it short."

You have completely misunderstood the embryo of philosophy.

It has no inherent properties, just like pure water; it belongs to the most primitive conceptual manifestations of philosophy.

The reason you are able to use the power of order is because you have seen the power of order and mistakenly believed it to be a philosophical embryo belonging to the concept of order.

Therefore, its power, after being invoked by you, has been tainted and has become the power of order.

In fact, if you were to understand other kinds of power and invoke the power of the philosophical embryo, you would find that its power can be transformed into any kind of authority.

The explanation about Sunday came as a complete shock, leaving Dan Lei stunned and speechless.

However, the revelations he was going to make on Sunday weren't over yet; he continued...

"Also, I learned from Ms. Ruan Mei that Demuge was destroyed by the star core."

"I'll tell you a secret: the star core is not a destructive creation. Mr. Gophermuth tacitly acknowledged this to me before he dissipated. It is a creation of harmony, a cancer of harmony."

(End of this chapter)