Ironclad Group Chat: Red and Black Lists Engraved with Heroic Epics

[March 7th: Why did he speak again!]

[Qingque: Why is the Prime Minister laughing?]

[Star: Don't ask!]

Xing gets goosebumps all over whenever Lai Gushi speaks up. He feels like he could walk through the light barrier and stuff his sock into the mouth of that guy who's only got a head and is still trying to cause trouble.

There's nothing I can do; this guy has too much work to do, and every time he opens his mouth, he leaves her with a psychological scar.

"Zandar, shut up your 'world's best brain'!"

After the commotion caused by the group, everyone in the universe felt uneasy and stared intently at Lai Gushi.

Qingque's forehead was dripping with sweat: "It shouldn't be... that accurate, right? It's not like it's some kind of law of cause and effect."

Within the light screen, Black Tower tilted its head in confusion: "What are you laughing at?"

Who are you laughing at? What's so funny?

Zandal's smile never stopped; this was arguably his most excited expression outside of mentioning the Iron Tomb: "I feel gratified, Black Tower. Because we ultimately arrive at the same destination—"

Black Tower thought for a moment: "As for that statement alone, I have nothing to refute."

But Zandal's lament wasn't just about how hard it is to find a true friend.

He bowed deeply, his tone extremely excited: "To celebrate our fundamental consensus, I will prepare a stage for your performance."

Having said that, he stepped to the front of the stage and, for the first time, displayed his seniority to the assembled geniuses: "Listen up, future geniuses, the following words come from Club #1: Let's end this pathetic meeting."

[Fireworks: Oh wow? There are veterans too?]

[Star: No, what is he going to do? Quickly, shut him up!]

Laigushi threw his only, yet extremely heavy, weight toward the tray representing the Black Tower on the scales.

"Two nanoseconds ago, I conveyed the Black Tower's decision to all [Zandar] members—"

"We will act on her behalf and block all external interference."

The geniuses present fell silent instantly, the tension that had built up between the two sides being replaced by astonishment.

The soft voice traveled through the Milky Way, leaving all the viewers stunned and bewildered.

[March 7th: Huh?!]

[Chaos: What?!]

[Sunday: What's up?]

[Qingque: What does it mean? 】

[Potio: Holy crap, does anyone know how to fix a synesthetic beacon? Mine feels completely broken now! I can hear things I'd never even dreamed of!]

[Star: Did I hear that right? What did Lai Gu Shi say? He, and all the Zandal fragments, are going to protect the Black Tower's plan?!]

[Laigushi: Now, should I still be silenced?]

[Star: ...No need.]

Xing scratched her head, her eyes clear and bright.

This is... a rebellion? Even a fool would know that's impossible! Besides, who would bring their whole family along and rebel with them?

No, Mr. First Genius, Black Tower is clearly on your opposite side! How can you do this to Zandal?

"This is……"

"What's going on?" Black Tower on the screen frowned, his genius mind momentarily unable to process what was happening.

Lai Gushi smiled faintly: "Why? Oh, it's simple—"

Under the focused gaze of the Milky Way, he naturally uttered two words: "[Curiosity]".

"Madam, that's all."

[Star: Me... just curious again?]

Everyone in the world twitched their cheeks a few times, then they were left speechless, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Unexpected, yet perfectly logical. This is indeed a very Zandalar-like answer.

[Qingque: That's not surprising, that's not surprising at all.]

[Laigushi: Is it amazing? I've always respected knowledge, and even more so, all exploration of the limits. Since someone is willing to rise to the challenge and confront that arrogant god, why shouldn't I offer some insignificant assistance? As for the current discord… heh, that's a worry only mediocre people would fuss over. Or rather: what does helping her have to do with her?]

[Star: Goodness, no matter who in this universe targets the Venerable Master, you absolutely have to lend a hand? "Coming to the Rescue" is here, huh? That name is really damn smooth.]

[Fireworks: Hahaha, what a romantic old scholar unlike any other!]

[That Summer: Curiosity is the nature of scholars, but to embody this trait so purely, almost to become the embodiment of "curiosity" itself... Hmph, impressive! It's hard to say what the first cause of life is, but you've certainly clarified it. Lycurgus, I'll give you a compliment for now. Alright, that's all.]

[Lycium: It is a great honor, Professor Anacharsagoras.]

[That Moment Xia: Tsk... Ah! The only one among so many people who knows how to address others by their full names is this guy. Huanyu should be ashamed!]

[Star: Good summer, perfect summer.]

The gathering of geniuses fell silent for a long time.

With the first genius using all his trump cards to intercept, who would dare to make a move?

"So, I'm going to have a go at the 'First Genius'? What a pleasant surprise." Polka accepted the challenge.

She had only one option: to become a wise and learned man; there was no other way.

"Now that our stance is clear... this boring meeting should end. Good luck, young lady."

She cut off the communication without saying a word.

And everyone understood that she was coming to kill them.

[Fireworks: Tsk tsk, Zandal vs. Silent Lord, and it's a rematch! The most stern father of the erudite sage versus the most stern mother of the genius club! Such great material, if I get the exclusive live streaming rights, maybe I can just lock in the championship for the next Phantom Moon game, damn it!]

[Sai Fei'er: What kind of bloodthirsty war correspondent is this, willing to risk their life for clicks? I wouldn't even dare to watch this kind of battlefield.]

[Feixiao: I'd really like to see it.]

Seeing that the group not only parted on bad terms but was even about to have a big fight, the Primal Doctor paused for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Treated as a supporting character? Damn it~ Hahaha! But—"

"Anyway, I'm just here for the fun, hahaha!" With a comical laugh, he happily cut off the signal to the identification anchor.

Acha chuckled softly, "Heh... As a 'ghost' in the quantum realm, observation is my duty..."

She said to Black Tower, "If you'd be willing to bring me a set of Screw Star tea utensils, I wouldn't mind giving you a little push, little witch."

After saying that, he cut off the communication.

[Qingque: Another one who loves to stir up trouble. Are there no normal people left in the Genius Club?]

[Black Tower: After all, Acha can't die again. Even the Star God might not outlive her. She can do whatever she wants.]

[Star: By the way, are the tea sets from Screw Star very valuable? Could one set really persuade a genius to use a scalpel to perform a polka-style surgery?]

[ScrewGumm: It's a pity. Most omnics don't need to eat. I only installed a feeding system to enjoy the pleasure of taste. In other words...]

[March 7th: In other words, what she really meant was, "If the sun rises in the west, I'll consider helping you"?]

[Su Chang: It's so troublesome for cultured people to talk!]