Exploding God

Chapter 1184 The Future Has No Myths

Half-human, half-shadow...

Ha ha.

"That's really special." Lu Ze's voice was devoid of emotion.

"Yes. Although his condition is somewhat mysterious, I can still determine that he is human. After all, my main profession is medicine, and that doesn't fool me."

Qian Duochao subconsciously responded, still trying to think about everything related to Lucifer.

"I've never seen him make a move, but even rage is cautious in his presence... In short, there's still too little information; this is all I can recall."

After finishing his explanation in one breath, Director Qian didn't casually ask, "Is there a problem?" Instead, he calmly looked at Lu Ze, knowing that a smart person would simply wait to be asked questions...

Then his face froze, and within half a second, that stiffness spread from his face to every hair on his body.

He was like a mummy, not daring to blink, let alone breathe.

Director Qian never imagined that he could be "fixed" by the gaze of others.

Lu Ze was smiling, but his eyes were incredibly indifferent and cold.

"Maybe you really have been scammed?"

After a jolt of his teeth, Gan Duochao bit his tongue hard. The electric-like pain jolted him out of his stiff state, and he quickly waved his hands, saying, "Being tricked? What do you mean, being... Impossible, my senses can't be wrong!"

When he said it was impossible, a moment of confusion flashed in Qian Duochao's eyes, but he then said decisively.

Lu Ze's gaze remained unwavering as he asked softly, "How does Motorola maintain internal communication?"

"Star-marked glasses! A specialized VR communication tool that is activated near a fixed communication tower. It allows access to the Creator Star, a virtual world that is dependent on the [Second World] but independent of it. Members with a star mark can meet directly on the Creator Star and can also infiltrate the Second World at any time as a gray-named individual."

When Lu Ze asked him, Qian Duochao immediately spilled the beans.

"Gray Names" is a general term for player characters who are not monitored by the system. They are similar to hackers, but they must abide by the basic rules of the game. Gray Names cannot be controlled by official agencies. They roam freely at the boundary between light and darkness, hidden from the sight of ordinary players, and mostly exist only in rumors.

I never imagined that the person in front of me was one of them, and I never imagined that the Dark Myth would exist in the virtual network as a complete organization.

However, it is not difficult to see from the information that Qian Duochao just mentioned that the Modo organization, which is known as the Dark Myth, often views the virtual world from the perspective of gods disguised as mortals walking in the world.

The sense of distance conveyed between the lines is like that of a higher being looking down at the world.

"May I take a look?"

Lu Ze's voice was very polite, but it sent a chill down Qian Duochao's spine. He quickly shook his head and said, "It's long gone! I destroyed it the moment I betrayed Modo."

"The starred item has a location tracking function, why would I carry a tracking device with me!"

"I can really pay the fee."

"It's not about compensation, I really don't have any..." Director Qian's face was full of helpless embarrassment.

"In six months, I will help you advance to the Twelfth Star Realm," Lu Ze said gently.

"—Mr. Lu and I hit it off immediately!" Director Qian gripped Lu Ze's right hand tightly with both hands, as if afraid Lu Ze would run away at any moment. His voice trembled as he said, "A doctor's heart is benevolent. Today, I, Old Qian, will give you one!"

At this moment, Director Qian seemed to have returned to the Combat Association Hospital; his face was radiant and his eyes were holy.

"My star emblem was indeed destroyed, but I believe that one day I will definitely lead a leader like you to fight back. So I'm being cunning—no, I'm preparing for the future—I've also hidden a Star Warrior's star emblem, which is right here..."

"not good!"

At this point, Director Qian paused for a moment, as if struck by lightning, the image of himself being slapped away a few minutes earlier flashed through his mind. His joy vanished instantly, and his eyes became bloodshot. He cried out in alarm, turned around abruptly, and plunged directly into the dimensional tunnel.

Did that apocalyptic attack just now wipe out the Ogasawara Islands?

Damn!

Lao Tzu's Twelve Stars!

Director Qian's heart was trembling.

His vision went black and then bright, and a heat wave hit his cheeks. Before his vision could recover, Gan Duochao cried out in despair, "It's over."

Everywhere was filled with that dense, fiery starlight, completely isolating his senses.

His vision was still rapidly blurring when he rushed out, looking in the direction he remembered—

"Haha, it's still here."

"Come out, my little darling."

When the island came into clear view, Director Qian could not contain his elation and snapped his fingers with a trembling shout.

boom--

A large amount of sand and gravel collapsed.

An enormous "flesh worm" emerged from the ground, its pale red body covered in wrinkles, with a thick layer of soil clinging to it and a ring-shaped mouthpart over two meters in diameter. It had no facial features... This was an earthworm magnified countless times.

Gurgle.

Amidst the nauseating spitting sounds, the enormous earthworm spat out a scallop that was a full meter wide!

This enormous scallop is clearly still alive; its tentacles are still gently waving, though the sight of it covered in mucus is rather disgusting.

Gan Duochao rushed over with a loud laugh and reached his hand into the open scallop.

……

Lu Ze walked out of the passageway, while Qian Duochao had already returned to his original position.

Upon seeing Lu Ze, he stepped forward with a smile, gently pressing a piece of crystal into powder that fell from his fingertips. When he opened his palm again, a beautiful silver metal frame was revealed.

"Hehe, this was originally meant to be a collectible... Wearing it near the Level 2 communication tower will allow you to enter the Creator Star."

"There's just one thing to be careful about: it might be monitored by Modo. After all, the stars are all numbered. The original owner was an unlucky Star Warrior who happened to run into me before he died and entrusted this star to me." Gan Duo rubbed his hands together sheepishly. "It's like an unexpected blessing; this star was just waiting for you to come!"

Lu Zecai was too lazy to expose Qian Duochao's lies.

The so-called "please" is most likely a case of Director Qian double-crossing him.

Despite his reputation for being shady, his credibility and professionalism are undeniable.

Therefore, the best way to get along with Director Qian is to focus on business and not believe a single word other than the content of the transaction.

Lu Ze reached out and pinched the silver glasses. The titanium body made them feel exceptionally light, and the temples and frames were slightly thicker, suggesting that the core of these VR glasses was hidden inside.

Overall, the craftsmanship of these glasses is a whole level higher than that of other products on the market.

"Director Qian certainly doesn't disappoint." Lu Ze smiled in approval.

"Well..." Qian Duochao was getting a little anxious; he wasn't after a compliment.

"Director Qian is a friend, and I'm the kind of person who would never mistreat a friend," Lu Ze said with a smile. "Pharaoh, get Director Qian a source crystal."

"babble."

what?

Qian Duochao stared dumbfounded at the small piece of source crystal that the Poball Beast had pulled out from somewhere, and then his mentality collapsed.

Do I need you to give me this?

You expect me to use something that a 10-star behemoth can drop to upgrade to 12 stars?

Why doesn't that giant beast level up to 12 stars itself?!

The smile on Director Qian's face gradually froze.

Lu Ze's smile grew even gentler. After Pharaoh placed the Source Crystal in his left palm, he did not hand it to Qian Duochao.

"This is the gift I'm giving to Director Qian, but it needs a little finishing touches before I can present it to him."

With a soft voice, the source crystal slowly rose and hovered between the two.

At this moment, Qian Duochao's gaze was suddenly drawn to a ring on Lu Ze's left index finger. He frowned, realizing that he hadn't noticed it before.

The material of this ring is unusual.

The material resembles crystal, yet it has a metallic luster. Upon closer inspection, the ring is a golden phoenix with its head and tail connected. What truly caught Qian Duochao's attention was the flowing flame color inside the ring!

Why does that flame-like refraction flow? Why do I feel my soul trembling again...?

What a joke.

How could I possibly feel awe for a mere touch of color!

When Qian Duochao subconsciously touched this color through his Star Source Perception...

An aura of scorching heaven and destroying the world exploded out!

An endless crimson moment filled the entire "field of vision"!

Gan Duochao felt excruciating pain in his eyes, and tears welled up uncontrollably. He quickly retreated and completely withdrew from his sensory state.

The chaotic overlap between the Star Source Vision and the Real Vision disappeared, leaving only a wisp of red flame gently flickering from Lu Ze's fingertips in his field of vision...

Like a candle, like an oil lamp, yet so bright.

It was clearly an aura of annihilation in my perception, yet I couldn't feel any warmth even when it was right next to me.

This strange mixture constantly challenged his understanding, and Director Qian involuntarily quieted down. He held his breath, with only his lips trembling slightly.

Lu Ze's gaze was calm and indifferent. He gently squeezed and then separated his left hand, and the flame turned into a viscous substance that was drawn into a line between his index finger and thumb.

When the middle finger and thumb touch, another line of flame is generated.

Touch the ring finger, little finger... in turn.

Then Lu Ze opened his left hand, and the four lines of fire began to collide and intertwine rapidly, forming a phantom.

These tens of thousands of fire lines eventually formed a "hollow" flame.

It is described as hollow because if you look closely, you can be amazed to discover the dense fire patterns that resemble a woven net.

The hollow flame enveloped the source crystal.

Then, this source crystal, which existed only in two states, solid and ash, like a diamond, actually... turned into a wriggling "liquid"!

This is a scene that completely defies common sense and subverts common sense!

Lu Ze actually refined the source crystal into crystal water with one hand!

What exactly was that terrifying hollow flame?

Countless curiosities and questions pounded into Qian Duochao's mind. His face turned red, but he dared not ask. He could only continue to watch as the crystalline water went through the processes of liquefaction, boiling, cooling, and thickening in ten seconds.

When the viscous source crystal finally transformed into a round plaque, the hollow flame disappeared, and Lu Ze called out softly.

"Pharaoh."

"Eeya...ha...ee."

The little beast, with perfect understanding, jumped down, breathed on its paws, and then solemnly pressed them into the source crystal.

A cute paw print appears in it.

The viscous source crystal solidified completely and naturally fell into the palm of the hand after losing the control of the star source power.

The source crystal turned into a medal with the pharaoh's claw mark on it.

"Once Director Qian presents the new town of Song, someone will arrange everything."

What is Song's New Town?

What is Songshi New Town for?

Lu Ze didn't explain these questions, nor did Qian Duochao ask them. The pass, crafted with such astonishing power, was already priceless in itself...

Intelligent people don't need many words.

"Thanks." These two simple words were Qian Duochao's most sincere expression.

"Well, I won't be accompanying Director Qian on this trip."

"If I may be so bold as to ask, Mr. Lu, what is the purpose of receiving this star?"

"There are no myths in the future."

Lu Ze smiled and looked up at the sky.

(End of this chapter)