The Artifact Forger from the Beginning of Collapse

This has happened frequently in the past 24 hours, but being summoned repeatedly within 10 seconds is a rare occurrence.

According to the research of Ruan Mei and Daheita, obtaining a world data packet from Chen Li's country every 10 minutes is the most cost-effective method.

This approach will neither delay Chen Li's editing of the game rules nor cause too much duplication of data acquired within the same time period.

"It's alright, but Chen Li is probably terrified. We won't be able to use Chen Li for the next while." The Great Black Tower sighed.

"Are you referring to the harassment he endured for 24 hours straight while he was editing the world rules using the original script? I don't know much about this, but perhaps it does exceed the limits of a normal human male," Nguyen Mai said thoughtfully.

"No, I mean the fact that I exploded three times in Chen Li's arms."

"Huh?" Ruan Mei was taken aback.

What happened?

"Because when the world was officially changed, the amount of data acquired at the same time increased explosively compared to the past, so my projection exploded. But Chen Li obviously realized the importance of this data, so every time I exploded, he would immediately summon my projection... I will remember the sacrifices Chen Li made."

"So you obtained very valuable data?" Ruan Mei asked subconsciously.

"Do you know what the first thing Chen Li said to me after the explosive growth period ended, when I realized how valuable the data we had obtained was?" Da Heita gave Ruan Mei a strange look.

"What?"

"You really have nothing but valuable data on your head!"

“…Let’s make it up to Chen Li later,” Ruan Mei said after thinking for a moment.

“Indeed.” The Great Black Tower nodded in agreement.

"But then again, isn't Chen Li also going to edit the game rules in the previous civilization?" Ruan Mei suddenly changed the subject.

"You mean...fetch the data again?"

“If the time interval is extremely short, the game rules are the same, and the goal is the Cocoon of the End, the data shouldn’t change much. Perhaps we could suggest that Chen Li treat the current civilization as a beta version and test it for a period of time. After making improvements, we could then optimize the game rules based on the previous civilization and re-edit the game rules,” Ruan Mei said.

This is not only a responsibility to the previous civilization, but also... it can yield valuable data.

“That makes sense, and we can find some help during this time. Two people are still a bit too much.” The Great Black Tower nodded.

"What about Mebius and Vervie? They don't seem to dislike Chen Li. But their strength is too low..."

To collect and analyze this data, the collector must first be a "researcher".

Moreover, this data can be used in a simulated universe project.

Although there are two other geniuses in the simulated universe project, both of them are male.

Considering the principle that the higher Chen Li's motivation value, the more data he obtains, the other two geniuses were obviously eliminated.

Vervier and Mebius were both outstanding researchers.

The reason Daheita and Ruan Mei didn't invite the two of them this time was purely out of scientific research spirit, without any personal reasons. Their abilities were simply too weak, and their capacity to handle such situations was too low.

While it's acceptable for Velvi to use Personas to help shoulder stress, it will "contaminate" all existing personalities within the Personas.

Dr. Mei from the previous civilization was also an excellent candidate.

But... Ruan Mei doesn't care about incest, but she thinks Chen Li will. Based on the principle of "one should not covet a friend's wife," Chen Li would likely be very resistant, so that's another pass.

Nguyen May believed that Vervier and Mebius would voluntarily participate in the research project on Chen Li.

Regardless of whether the two people's purpose is "scientific research" or "Chen Li".

"Don't worry, Mebius has already begun researching how to fuse the Gluttonous Snake with himself through the Super Transformation Surgery, so the problem is with Velvet... Hopefully, Chen Li can obtain enough precious materials that are compatible with Velvet during this period of time," the Great Black Tower said.

“The game's closed beta test will naturally take some time, so the time... should be enough. I will also collect relevant biological samples in the galaxy.” Nguyen Mai nodded.

"Speaking of which... wouldn't it be possible for Mebius to create a world-destroying monster with a scalpel, and then use it as a sample to fuse with other heroes?" The Great Black Tower proposed an idea.

Since there aren't enough world-destroying monsters to fuse with, let's create some world-destroying monsters and then fuse them together.

“We can consider it.” Nguyen Mai nodded again.

"...You're an expert in this area, and I need to find other experts. I'll be going now."

"What are you going to do?"

"Since the amount of data obtained after connecting with Chen Li is related to Chen Li's 'heartbeat value,' let's find a way to make Chen Li fall in love. And coincidentally, there's someone who should be an expert in this area. Making Chen Li fall in love enough would be a great experience for both him and us." The Black Tower smiled slyly.

The combined pleasure of connecting to the world and entering a hyperdimensional perspective with the enjoyment of tasting Chen Li Xiang is unmatched by using similar exotic objects.

Daheita felt he was getting a little addicted.

Oh, I shouldn't say that.

—The Great Black Tower did this because it couldn't bear to let Chen Li waste crystals to create such a strange object.

"Who?"

"Celine."

"..." by Ruan Mei.

Big Black Tower, having you as a teacher is a blessing that Sirin has earned in three lifetimes!

……

The cocoon of the end finally transformed into Chen Li's appearance.

Chen Li appeared at... the Destiny Headquarters by locating Kevin's WeChat Moments device?

"The Destiny Headquarters was originally Sirin's spoils of war, which she took into the World Bubble. Later, it was temporarily lent to Destiny to host the current Archbishop's coronation ceremony. However, since Sirin went home to kidnap Cecilia, she hasn't come to claim the Destiny Headquarters yet. Therefore, the Destiny Headquarters is now the headquarters of Houmu Paradise," Gray Serpent explained.

Upon hearing Sirin's words about trying to steal Cecilia away, Siegfried gritted his teeth.

His wife was taken away, and he was powerless to do anything about it.

But the other person is a child who lacks maternal love, and you can't swear.

If a man had done that, Siegfried would have thrown his glove at the man's face and demanded a duel!

But it was Celine, of all people.

Legally speaking, Celine owes the whole world, but fate has also wronged her life.

Chen Li repaid half of what Sirin owed the world, and Sirin quelled the third Honkai, thus making up the other half.

Now it is up to fate to repay the debt.

Siegfried could understand this, but why was it his own wife who was being paid off as a debt?

"Alright, that's not the point. Let's talk about the Honkai Impact 3rd game instead." Siegfried didn't want to discuss this topic anymore.

"I have fulfilled my mission. I have edited the game rules within 24 hours and made them cover the entire solar system." Chen Li nodded. Editing the game rules required the use of the original script.

As for the original text, Chen Li had the help of the little elves, so even though a considerable amount of time was forcibly spent with the Great Black Tower and Ruan Mei, Chen Li managed to complete the work within 24 hours.

All Chen Li had to do was copy the original text written by the little sprite to the game rules panel word for word.

And that's what programmers actually do.

Chen Li may not know how to program, but surely he knows how to copy and paste?

“Then let’s talk about the rules of the game,” Kevin said.

Meanwhile, after learning that Chen Li had returned, more and more people gathered at the Tianming headquarters through WeChat Moments.

"Once the artifact, the Poké Ball, is attached, the game rules can be easily modified."

"Rule number one: The Cocoon of the End, which controls the laws of the collapse of the entire solar system, is responsible for distributing the Stigmata that serve as qualifications for the game. These Stigmata will be gradually distributed to all of humanity over the next two days."

"All humans can obtain a basic random Stigmata, including newborn babies, as basic equipment to adapt to the Honkai. Having one Stigmata is enough to prevent them from being corrupted and turned into undead during the Great Honkai. They can protect themselves without worry."

"Once you turn 10, you will receive your second Stigmata. With two Stigmata, you can have close and prolonged contact with Honkai Beasts without being affected by any corruption. You will also gain the right to use Poké Balls."

"After passing the tests of the three branches of Houmu Paradise—Destiny, Anti-Entropy, and World Serpent—you can obtain the third Stigmata, proving that you are qualified to leave the cradle of humanity and go to the stars."

Simply put, Chen Li split the innate Saint Mark level Saint Mark into three parts: upper, middle, and lower.

It's not that one cannot directly generate innate holy marks, but Chen Li knows that ignorant children possessing great power are more likely to cause great turmoil.

There is no difference between a gun in the hands of a child and a gun in the hands of an adult.

The number of Stigmata each person will possess will be different, but what they all have in common is that the difference between having one Stigmata, two Stigmata, and three Stigmata is obvious.

Only when all three Stigmata are present can the full set effect be achieved.

"Wait, we can leave Earth and travel to interstellar space? How do we get there?"

"The channel is not yet open."

"..."

"The interstellar space I'm referring to is naturally the world where the Great Black Tower and the others live. Although we haven't decided on a base location yet, there's no need to worry about that," Chen Li said.

Whether it's the influence of the Great Black Tower, Ruan Mei, and Luo Sigumu, or Chen Li's own influence, it's enough to find a large enough base of operations.

Given Chen Li's achievement in creating the Immortal Ship to suppress the Demon Yin Body artifact, it might not be a problem for an Immortal Ship to be autonomous.

If every human possessed a natural scar and the right to use a Poké Ball, that would already be a very large force.

What? Humans are short-lived species? Joining the Immortal Ship Alliance, an alliance of long-lived species, seems out of place?

Sorry, but for Chen Li, the Blessing of Abundance is truly a wholesale commodity.

It was just something I mentioned casually when I went to the Abundant Star God for a buffet.

The God of Abundance will not refuse anyone's request for a blessing; this setting is truly convenient.