Tower Defense: Public Enemy

Chapter 560 The Path to Unification

Upon entering the spacetime rift, Lei Chi saw a static world that seemed to have been destroyed by lightning. Countless cracks were scattered in all directions, as bright as lightning, emitting different lights such as gold, silver, and red. In the still space, broken boulders, the corpses of alien beasts, and the wreckage of warships floated, and in the distance, there was half a planet.

It's filled with an atmosphere of decay, yet it's also incredibly beautiful.

When Lei Chi arrived here, for some reason, he felt extremely comfortable. He felt his power was rapidly increasing, while the spacetime rifts seemed to be slowly approaching him.

"Hmm? Is this just my imagination?"

Lei Chi pressed his temples. He couldn't accurately determine whether those spatial rifts were really approaching him. Common sense told him that this was unlikely.

How could my arrival possibly affect this spacetime rift?

Why is my power growing so rapidly?

In fact, since entering the star field, the power of Thunder Pool has been increasing, which can be clearly seen from the changes in the combat power value given by the pioneering light brain. And after arriving at this spacetime rift, the speed at which its combat power value increases has increased more than tenfold.

Lei Chi knew there must be a reason for this, but he couldn't know it yet.

Shaking his head, Lei Chi stopped pondering this unanswerable question. He curiously observed everything around him. For him, this was undoubtedly a novel journey, and the scenery along the way should not be missed.

[Imagine] It quietly moved forward, pulling the Coffin of Gods, and after bypassing countless boulders, it plunged into a purple spacetime rift with the Coffin of Gods in its arms.

The next moment, Lei Chi saw blue sky and white clouds.

"Ding, the surrounding environment has been detected and a life-bearing planet has been discovered. The name is unknown. It has been randomly named Eric A01. The diameter is about 3,000 kilometers and there are a large number of active organisms. Eric A01 file has been generated. More data is available for further exploration. It can be automatically updated and connected to the outside world at any time."

"Ding, a powerful life form has been detected at a distance of approximately 500 kilometers. Based on the current detection information, its combat strength is estimated to exceed 50,000. Awaiting correction and receiving more information at any time."

"Ding! A spatial anomaly has been detected, with the anomaly range extending over 300 kilometers!"

"Ding, an unknown energy entity has been detected. Specific information is unknown, energy level cannot be assessed, and combat strength cannot be evaluated..."

Lei Chi curiously looked at the planet in front of him, feeling that it was very similar to Earth. Many familiar plants grew on the ground, and he could also see small creatures such as birds and butterflies.

The voice of [Imagination] transmitted through the Star God Chains: "We've arrived at our destination. This is the end of the starry sky, a vibrant planet!"

"Is this the end of the starry sky?"

Lei Chi raised an eyebrow slightly, quite surprised.

Is this what the end of the starry sky looks like?

Why is this life-bearing planet at the end of the starry sky?

This is completely different from what he imagined?

Lei Chi was very puzzled, and he became even more curious as he observed his surroundings.

[Imagine] He continued, "The sky here is a cosmic barrier, expanding outwards at the speed of light. Ordinary spatial travel cannot penetrate this barrier. And compared to other places, time here is frozen. My friend, can you feel the Great Unity?"

Lei Chi carefully observed the situation and gradually made quite a few discoveries.

Just as humans can sense hot and cold, Lei Chi, as a divine being of the Great Unity, sensed the anomaly in space and time here.

This is an instinctive discovery; you see it and understand it immediately, without needing to think or analyze.

The AI ​​automatically processed the information and issued a notification: "Ding, Eric A01 file complete. Eric A01 is moving away from the center of the starry sky at the speed of light, heading straight for the cosmic barrier. Compared to ordinary stars, planets, and various celestial bodies, the time dimension of Eric A01 is stretched, but still tends to flow in the forward direction. Theoretically, if ten thousand years pass in Eric A01, about one second will pass in ordinary stars, planets, and various celestial bodies. However, due to interference from the cosmic barrier, the time dimension of Eric A01 is relatively compressed. Due to the subjective influence of the observer, there is a phenomenon of time reversal and stillness. That is, if an observer spends ten thousand years in ordinary stars, planets, and various celestial bodies, after entering Eric A01, only one second will pass in Eric A01..."

"Ding! Observing the time factor of the cosmic barrier and Eric A01, it is estimated that the starry universe was born approximately 9245216533 years ago. The diameter of the starry universe can be estimated..."

"Ding! Your spatial dimension has increased, your temporal dimension has increased, your cosmic dimension has increased, you have grown..."

Lei Chi suddenly understood why his combat power had been increasing ever since he entered the starry sky.

Because he grew up in the starry sky.

He is the unifier of divine beings!

This unification should be called "Universal Unification".

He grows by observing the universe. The more he sees and the more he understands the universe, the faster he grows, and the easier it is for him to create his own universe within himself.

Therefore, for Lei Chi, this "starry universe" is a cultivation manual. His observation of the starry universe is a form of cultivation. This is his unique cultivation method and a method for growth.

If he could cross the cosmic barrier of the starry universe, he would probably be able to observe another universe, just like seeing another cultivation manual.

Lei Chi was lost in profound contemplation.

He gradually realized that if he wanted to grow up quickly, he probably couldn't do without travel.

Discovering celestial bodies, observing cosmic wonders, and capturing cosmic energy during his travels can all help him become stronger quickly.

On the contrary, if one stays in one place, even if one constantly expands one's inner world, it will only increase the existing foundation, which is equivalent to improving a minor realm. One will not gain an improvement in the "major realm" and will eventually reach a limit.

Lei Chi's eyes grew brighter and brighter, as if he had attained enlightenment and was about to become an immortal.

He found the path to true cosmic unification.

At this moment, [Imagine] pulling the Coffin of the God of Locks to a flat-topped mountain.

With a loud bang.

The Coffin of Gods landed heavily on the mountaintop. [Imagine] turning back to look at the Thunder Pool, saying, "The final destination has arrived! Great unification, my friend, look, ahead lies the treasure of the Heavenly King!"

Lei Chi's thoughts were interrupted, and he felt a little uncomfortable. Looking around, he quickly saw a huge pyramid not far ahead.

And this pyramid is also the location of the 50,000 combat-capable life forms that the quantum computer detected earlier. If nothing unexpected happens, that life form is in front of the pyramid.

Looking at the imagined interpretation, it seems that the pyramid is indeed the treasure of the Heavenly King.

"King Shengtian placed the treasure at the edge of the starry sky; how could an ordinary person possibly find it?"

Lei Chi recalled the information about the God-Locking Coffin that the treasure hunter Holke had told him. He cautiously remarked that if it weren't for the existence of [Imagination], which could traverse the starry sky to pull the coffin, the Star Domain Alliance, even if it knew that the Heavenly King's treasure was here, would probably be powerless to come and collect it.

In addition, Lei Chi suddenly felt that [Imagination] would be a great mount. As he grows stronger, he will need to travel through the universe and observe its wonders. If he had a divine creature like [Imagination] that can traverse the stars as a mount, it would greatly accelerate his growth.

Thinking of this, Lei Chi's gaze toward [Imagination] became much more fervent.

"My friend, let's go unlock King Sheng's treasure. There are many treasures there, and I'm sure you'll love them."

The voice of "Imagination" continued, and it voluntarily broke free of the chains pulling the coffin, nodding its head towards the top of the pyramid ahead.

At this moment, the cards [True Greatsword God General] and [Nuclear Powered Sword Immortal] flew out of the Locked God Coffin, one on the left and one on the right, following [Imagination] like two guards.

[Imagine] seemed to be in a very good mood, turning to Lei Chi and gesturing for him to follow.

Little did it know that in Lei Chi's mind at that moment, how could the mere treasure of the Heavenly King compare to a superior cosmic mount?

Lei Chi is already figuring out how to subdue [Imagination]. This shouldn't be easy; in any case, it's unlikely he can subdue it through friendship.

"Then let's take a look at King Sheng's treasure first."

Lei Chi smiled and followed. His internal quantum computer continuously probed and collected information, constantly improving various databases, and began to calculate whether Sheng Tianwang was still alive, or whether he was the 50,000-strong combat power being detected.

Before long, [Imagination] brought Lei Chi to the huge golden letter.

Upon closer inspection, the enormous pyramid appears to be suspended, about ten feet above the ground.

"Is this a spaceship?"

Lei Chi muttered something under his breath.

"Perhaps!" [Imagination] chimed in. "Let me show you the body of King Shengtian first. It's not far ahead, right in front of his treasure. My good friend Tiannu killed him and then threw his body over here!"

"Can!"

Lei Chi nodded, and was soon led to an open area where he saw a figure sitting cross-legged on the ground.

The figure had its head drooping, its attire still intact, with a beaded crown on its head and a loose brocade robe on its body.

"Ding, life fluctuations detected, energy level monitored, combat power of the life form ahead adjusted to approximately 88826."

"Ding, based on the collected data, the probability that the life form ahead is Sheng Tianwang is 76.25%. The conceptual divine life form [Imagination] led the way here, the probability of a conspiracy is 82.55%, and the probability of falling into an ambush is 88.51%. We await more information to formulate planning suggestions..."

"Ding! An unknown energy entity has detected a significant increase in activity and is rapidly approaching. Based on the gem's current speed, the estimated encounter time is 3 minutes and 25 seconds!"

"Ding! The energy reaction of the unknown energy entity is rapidly intensifying, but the energy level and combat power remain undetermined!"

"Ding! The life characteristics of the life form ahead have been enhanced; its combat power has increased!"

"Ding! Warning: The chance of being ambushed has increased to 89.96%!"

"Ding, an automatic suggestion has been generated: Prepare for battle!"

Hearing the constant announcements in his mind, Lei Chi strolled leisurely without any hurry.

With a combat power of billions, why should I be afraid of weaklings with a combat power of only tens of thousands? I don't care if there are traps or ambushes, I'll just wipe them out.

Soon, [Imagination] brought Lei Chi to the seated figure.

To the naked eye, the figure was indeed a dried corpse still wearing clothes, without any sign of life, as if it had been dead for countless years.

However, the report from the Pioneer Computer was very clear: he was still alive and recovering, with his combat power constantly increasing.

"This is the corpse of King Shengtian. This guy was quite a powerful cultivator, and his corpse is a valuable treasure. My friend, do you need it?"

[Imagine] Asking Lei Chi.

"You're putting on quite a show!" Lei Chi said. "You'd rather be dead than alive!"

At that moment, beams of light suddenly shot into the sky from all directions, and a large light curtain appeared, quickly sealing off all sides.

In just a few breaths, a light cage was formed, quickly sealing Thunder Pool and [Imagination] within it.

The next moment, purple clouds appeared in the sky, like a giant mountain, suddenly descending over Pingdingshan.

"Woohoo..."

A strange roar sounded, and Lei Chi looked up to see a ferocious face appearing in the purple clouds.

Its face was blue with fangs, and it had six eyes, which were slanted and elongated.

"Ah, my good friend, the wrath of the heavens has come!"

[Imagine] excitedly made a sound, gesturing for Lei Chi to move closer to him.

"Is it truly divine wrath?"

Lei Chi looked up and met the purple face directly in his eyes. At this moment, he had already guessed that [Imagination] and [Heavenly Wrath] were in cahoots. He wondered what their purpose was in deceiving him here. He was not afraid, though, and was already prepared for battle.

"Hurry, or it'll be too late!"

At that moment, the "Victorious King," who appeared to be a corpse on the ground but was actually still alive, transmitted a wisp of his consciousness to Lei Chi.

This is similar to telepathic communication. Lei Chi no longer has divine sense, but he can still receive information through his own quantum computer.

Lei Chi replied via his enhanced quantum computer: "Are you Sheng Tianwang?"

"You actually know my name!"

"Huh? It really is King Sheng! You're not dead?"

"This isn't the time to talk about this. If you want to live, get out of here!"

Why?

"Because of the wrath of Heaven! This is the wrath of Heaven's hunting ground. If you don't escape quickly, it will devour you! I have very little strength left; I can only buy you a very short time."

"So, you're here to save me!"

"Yes! I hope you can leave here alive and pass on my message. If possible, please help me find Eternal Sonic; only he can save me!"

Sheng Tianwang became increasingly anxious. He stopped pretending to be dead, suddenly stood up, his life force surged, and a golden light flashed in his hand, revealing a long spear. Wielding this spear, Sheng Tianwang launched the first attack on [Imagination].

"You treacherous, disloyal wretch, die!"

His voice was filled with intense resentment as a single shot pierced through the body of [Imagination].

(End of this chapter)