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

[Jing Yuan: This is truly unexpected, yet perfectly logical...]

"Actually, we should have realized this when we confirmed that the target location was Onfaros." Fu Xuan put down his work on trying to decipher the location of Onfaros.

Both she and Jingyuan were too distracted by this, otherwise they would never have waited for that guy to show up before they realized it.

Jing Yuan silently recited the comment: "Others reach 3S because they have the required strength, but he only reaches 3S at most..."

That's absolutely true!

Bai E's strength is amazing. Although he couldn't get past Fen Feng, he couldn't beat the strongest of Jue Mie Da Jun Li. Is that shameful?

Of course not! Based on this alone, Bai E is at least on par with ordinary envoys in terms of combat strength; he just lacks the certification of a Star God.

So, what level would the Lygus who created White Evil and Onpharos be?

"With their own wisdom alone, they can create messengers, and judging from Xi Lian's example, it is even possible to replicate them."

"Such extraordinary people really exist in the world?"

"Moreover..." Fu Xuan glanced carefully at the title on the screen: "He's still on the blacklist."

She couldn't help but recall the thoughtless remark made on March 7th—to kill everyone in the universe.

Could it be that she unintentionally came true?

……

"Oh?" A glint flashed in Lai Gushi's mechanical eyes.

Frankly, he wasn't surprised to be on the blacklist. He knew perfectly well what he was doing and that it would inevitably be condemned by everyone.

But precisely because of this, this matter did not move him; what truly concerned him was...

Making the list means his actions are no longer likely to fizzle out; there's absolutely no chance of them ending inconclusively. After all, what threat can a loser pose to the galaxy?

Besides the timing, another piece of evidence doubles the feasibility of his path.

Iron Tomb, he will walk perfectly along the predetermined path and confront the arrogant Star God in court!

……

The light curtain slowly swayed.

Laigushi faced the Black Tower with neither servility nor arrogance, displaying impeccable manners. Had it not been for the previous incident, everyone would have assumed he was a courteous gentleman: "Your arrival was unexpected, yet it has brought me great joy. It is a pity that I was not prepared to entertain you with the courtesy befitting your status."

Black Tower crossed his arms, remaining vigilant: "Aren't you going to answer my question? Who are you?"

"Identity?" Lai Gushi said calmly, "I've had many, and I'll have many more in the future. But if you just need a name, feel free to use my usual alias—"

"Lykuergos, Lygus."

Black Tower scoffed, infuriated. This guy was deliberately playing dumb!

"Alright, Legus—you don't think I'm asking for a name, do you?"

Lai Gushi replied bluntly, "I'm sorry, I don't have the authority to explain further to you."

[Black Tower: We do not have permission...]

[Star: Is there any special meaning behind this sentence?]

[Black Tower: Of course. This perhaps means that he too is subject to others, perhaps even merely a puppet. Behind that iron face beneath the mask, there are the shadows of others.]

[March 7th: Isn't that the Destroyer Star God?]

[Black Tower: If Nanook's hands could type any decent code, what would be the point of using the Kush? But that's the strange thing too. Judging from his previous performance, the Iron Tomb should have been completed independently. This feeling of being both free and bound is incredibly awkward.]

Lai Gushi then changed the subject: "But standards are always flexible. Without violating the ultimate agreement, I can reveal one piece of information: as you might expect, this place is the entrance to [Onfaros]."

That concludes the section on flexibility.

"And now—please return, madam. Unfortunately, Onpharos is not a world you should set foot in. No matter how many great achievements you may have made, this place will not easily open its doors."

Black Tower's eyebrows were raised, and his smile revealed arrogance.

This guy seemed polite, but he was actually tough inside. He was implying that she couldn't force the door open and shouldn't humiliate herself.

Unfortunately, this only fueled her competitive spirit: "You seem to know me very well. Then you should know why I should listen to you?"

[Hanabi: Oh? Such a direct provocation? Let's fight! Let's fight!]

Lai Gushi had no intention of starting a fight. He walked to the water jar on his own, his tone full of sincere admiration: "Your reaction was exactly as I had predicted. It seems that even after a long period of observation, my assessment of human nature remains accurate. There is a beautiful thirst for knowledge in you."

……

"Seeking knowledge..." A glint flashed in Black Tower's beautiful eyes. She exchanged glances with Screw Gum and Ruan Mei, and all of them saw the unusual light in each other's eyes.

This word might mean nothing to others, but it's different for them. For the Genius Club, this word is practically synonymous with genius!

Almost all geniuses have pursued this path with fervor, and many have even abandoned their humanity for the sake of these two words.

"Could it be that someone from a club is hiding under that metal vest?"

Black Tower was puzzled.

But among the living, who has that ability?

……

"But my answer will not change. Madam, I suggest you return the way you came in the best of my ability," said Ragus with sincerity.

How could the Black Tower possibly agree?

Her mission wasn't for sightseeing, nor was it to provoke the omnipotent machines before her. She had already boasted that she would rescue the person. To return empty-handed like this—what would she say?

"Walter, on Sunday, there's an omnic guarding the gate who won't let me in."

"So, I really didn't go in..."

Are you kidding me! Is this really her?!

The Black Tower has made up its mind.

At that moment, she had no idea that this request to find someone would later escalate into a major "minor conflict."

"Let's suppose, Mr. Legus—if I didn't have such a good temper, if I insisted on seeing the secrets behind you—"

"How do you plan to dissuade me from this willful idea?"

The smell of gunpowder ignited at that moment.

"..." Lai Gushi paused briefly, then quickly said, "Within the scope defined by the ultimate protocol, I have 178224 logical chains that can be used to persuade you."

"After filtering, I believe that only three of these criteria are needed to achieve the results I want."

Black Tower remained noncommittal: "Oh? Tell me about it."

Lycus, with great patience, explained in detail: "Firstly, for reasons that cannot be explained, Onphalus is an absolutely closed celestial body. There is no way for you to enter it except by my own means."

Black Tower smiled faintly: "That's hardly a reason."

"Secondly: If you plan—as you just implied—to coerce me into coercing you into cooperating under the pretext of declaring war, please be aware…"

Lai Gushi chuckled softly and said quietly, "Like you, I have also been veiled by the gaze of [intelligence], and I assure you with dignity that, in extreme circumstances, our destruction is mutually guaranteed."

[March 7th: Mutual guarantees? Was the Black Tower sent by the Envoy of Wisdom? That means he's also an Envoy!]

[Fu Xuan: Moreover, he is not a Great Lord of Annihilation, yet he is an envoy tasked with destruction.]

[Potio: What is all this about? What has this little one been through? Why is he so conflicted?]

[Black Tower: A glance from [Intelligence]... Sure enough, this guy's from the Genius Club!]