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

[Black Tower: Of course, there's nothing in this world that can stump Ms. Black Tower... I'd love to say that, but unfortunately, there's been no progress whatsoever.]

[March 7th: Huh? Really? As fellow members of the Genius Club, how come the joint consultation couldn't find a single flaw? Is Lai Gu Shi really that strong?]

Black Tower looked at the words and his face showed some resentment.

[Black Tower: A closer look will make it clear. It seems to contain a lot of information, but most of it is actually about the thought process. While there are some descriptions of underlying logic, the crucial code that constitutes the Iron Tomb is completely absent! Separating work logs and work content so clearly is almost obsessive-compulsive. It's hard to say whether he has an extremely strong sense of secrecy or is a workaholic.]

[Himeko: Indeed. Upon closer reflection, the greatest effect of those things might actually be to dispel our fascination with the Venerable Master of Broad Knowledge?]

[Star: I get it, I get it all! This was all a scheme by Ragus. He knew his secret would be stolen, so he fabricated all this. He was actually already on the fifth floor! But he couldn't fool me, Galaxy Baseball Man!]

[Laigushi: Your thinking...is indeed often ingenious and unpredictable.]

[March 7th: This can't be right, can it? Who would base security on the assumption that something will definitely be lost? What if it isn't lost? How could he remember so much information, which parts are real and which are fake? What if his left and right brains start fighting each other after just one glance?]

[Dan Heng: Indeed. Moreover, it's hard to imagine a place in the universe with extremely strong research and development capabilities and formidable combat power, but utterly hopeless security, frequently losing experimental results.]

[Potio: That kind of place is either mythical or a joke!]

The scepter's system interface was quickly scrolled through. Apart from a large number of error messages, the personnel code name and related introduction of Philia093 flashed by.

However, there was one entry, titled "Ripples of the Past," which was entirely composed of ██.

Then there are three "intrusive variables".

"Star: An anonymous visitor, an external variable who accidentally entered an infinite loop. Also a [Destruction] Walker, he took over the vacant [Time] path and successfully guided NeiKos496 across the intelligent singularity."

"██: Execute the overwrite command to allow satellite access."

"██: ██ I will wait for you in ██ past ██"

[Star: Huh? Who? Who will be waiting for me in the past?]

[Black Tower: Oh? This is interesting. Judging from her tone, this person whose name is obscured is clearly not Lai Gushi. Did she use the authority of the scepter to open the door for the Starry Sky Train? Hmph, it seems Lai Gushi's control over the scepter isn't 100% after all. Train crew, take note of this. It might be the key to breaking the deadlock in the future!]

Soon, Danheng's data was also reviewed, and the next intrusive variable was March 7th.

"████，████，██。"

"Warning: Unknown unit intrusion, ████, initiating scan."

Conclusion: No anomalies were detected by the system.

At this point, the light screen fell silent.

[March 7th: Huh? No, why is my file also black?]

[Star: No way... Could it be that March really fell into evil? Oh no, could it be that March's hidden power has suddenly erupted? That's great! But, hmm... it's really hard to imagine that March Seven, who is so clever and wise, would become such a powerful figure.]

[March 7th: Hey, what did you say? Do you think I'm stupid?]

……

"Hmm..." Lai Gushi pondered for a long time.

Although others also caused some trouble, the mystery surrounding March 7th was truly unexpected.

Was it the ripples of the past that gave her extra care? Or... did March 7th also have the ability to reach the inside of the scepter, the only place he couldn't penetrate?

"Hmph, is there even a chance that a Pure Child of Immaculate Nature is hiding in Akivili's train? Quite an interesting surprise, but..."

Lai Gushi didn't take it seriously.

The ripples of the past can no longer stir up waves, so what difference would one more make? Unless she has even more surprises in store.

Conversely, while their arrival caused Bai E to self-destruct, it truly ended the cycle of eternal reincarnation. In retrospect, they actually benefited Bai E more.

"Come on, let me appreciate it more. Let your wisdom flow freely, and let this magnificent debate bring about even more profound changes to the world."

— [Beep! Next up: "The Unique Existence in the Galaxy"]

[Star: The only existence in the galaxy? What a boast! Lai Gu Shi certainly dares to brag. I haven't even dared to call myself the only one in the galaxy.]

[Black Tower: Unique in the galaxy... Perhaps, that's not just boasting.]

"The One..." Black Tower's eyes darted around. She felt an important clue was right in front of her, but she just couldn't quite grasp it.

"Estella, haven't you finished investigating the information on all the members of the Genius Club yet?"

[Feixiao: Perhaps it's not referring to the Ancient Ones themselves? After all, the Iron Tomb, this terrifying machine of destruction, is indeed unique in that it can target a Star God with a mortal body.]

The light screen slowly lit up.

In a small village where red leaves are fluttering in the wind.

Xing and a little pink-clad girl are eager to try.

[March 7th: Huh? No, you've got another pink-haired guy outside?]

[Firefly: Has Xing made new female friends while he's out there?]

[Star: Sigh... my damn charm.]

[March 7th: I wasn't praising you at all!]

[Xi Lian: Hmm, it seems there are quite a few girls in the universe who have a connection with stars♪ But that certainly proves the stars' extraordinary charm.]

[Star: You have good taste!]

In the relaxed atmosphere, a voice suddenly came from nowhere: "It seems that you two are ready to set off."

Along with this comes a kind of sluggish, stuttering feeling, like the screen is stuck on a disc.

Xing's eyes widened suddenly. She would recognize that voice even if it turned to ashes!

Her eyes sharpened as she glared in the direction the sound came from.

Lai Gu Shi!

But the culprit showed no remorse whatsoever, instead jokingly remarking to himself, "Then you certainly need to cherish this view before you—"

"After all, the time left for you to savor this alone is running out."

Xing Liu's eyebrows shot up: "You still dare to come looking for me?"

"I'm sorry to have disturbed your enjoyment." Lai Gushi spoke calmly, but as he spoke, the surrounding environment became increasingly dim and blurry: "To fully express my apologies, I would like to invite you to my residence..."

[Star: If you're really apologetic, could you turn up the image quality? Your picture is almost completely blurry and black and white; it looks like you're struggling to make ends meet.]

March 7th: No, Star. What if he comes to kidnap you...?

Whoosh!

Just as Xing was about to refuse, she suddenly felt dizzy and her body was enveloped in a feeling of weightlessness, and her vision became completely blurred.

The scene suddenly went silent and dark, leaving only Gu Shi's ambiguous words: "So that I may act as the host."

When Xing opened her eyes again, the beautiful village had vanished, and she found herself on a vast network of interconnected pipes.

"Where...is this place?"

[Star: March, have you ever considered becoming a fortune teller? I've actually been kidnapped!]