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A glint of life and death, a sense of reincarnation, flashed in her eyes.

A charming smile appeared on her lips.

She spoke softly, her voice not loud, yet it echoed throughout the entire underworld like celestial music—

"Flat body."

At that moment, the entire underworld fell silent.

Then, all the ghosts, as if struck by a divine inspiration, shouted in unison:

"Greetings, Emperor of the Underworld!"

"Greetings, Emperor of the Underworld!"

"Greetings, Emperor of the Underworld!"

The roar of worship, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing, resounded throughout the underworld, lingering for a long time.

"Nie Xiaoqian" nodded in satisfaction, then turned her gaze to the distance.

There, the waters of the River Styx are surging and flowing.

Countless souls are following the guidance of the River Styx, heading towards their destined destination.

The trial, the cycle of reincarnation—everything proceeded in an orderly fashion.

She watched all this, a complex look flashing in her eyes.

"A Chinese Ghost Story... has come to a complete end."

She spoke softly, then leaned back on the throne, closed her eyes, and immersed herself in the study and feeling of power.

Chapter 238 I crave knowledge!

It has been a full year since "Maiduo" awakened her source potential and joined the Awakeners.

She grew at an astonishing rate that year.

Not only did he quickly master his own potential for synesthesia with animals, and share the eagle's vision with the tea lid to control the entire field in real time, but he also demonstrated a combat sense and experience far beyond his peers in actual combat, and made outstanding performances in many missions.

Even Bai Yuekui commented that "Maido's combat intuition is the best I've ever seen, bar none."

Today, when "Maido" opened her eyes in bed, everything changed again.

Deep within those pupils, something long dormant suddenly revived like a sleeping volcano.

—The extraterrestrial demons have descended once more.

A power like the roar of a river arose out of nowhere, surging from the depths of the body and flowing into this body that had become accustomed to the apocalypse.

That was the true energy of ten thousand years, the magical power of a thousand years, and the divine power of the Netherworld Emperor. It was the pure power condensed from killing and cultivation across several worlds, wildly and precisely filling every meridian, every muscle, and every cell.

The already enormous amount of life essence surged once again!

But she didn't let a single trace of her presence leak out.

The Returning to Origin state automatically reached its peak the moment she woke up, like a flawless shield that tightly sealed the vast, ocean-like power fluctuations within her body.

She lay on the bed, her eyes slightly closed, feeling the fullness wash over her like waves, a dangerous smile curving her lips.

"Although I couldn't take the key divine authority with me, the accompanying divine power is still intact. My life essence has more than doubled..."

"I'm incredibly strong!" she muttered to herself, her tone carrying a sense of smug satisfaction at regaining control of everything.

Then she got up and dressed.

The movements were crisp and clean, without any unnecessary hesitation.

She first walked to the window and glanced at the sleeping Dragon Bone Village outside, quiet, peaceful, and completely unguarded.

Simulated moonlight shone on the roofs made of wood and steel, giving this settlement, which had stubbornly held up a world in the apocalypse, a silvery sheen.

She turned around, took down the folding gun that had become almost a symbol of her status over the past year from the wall, weighed it in her hand, and then took out a modified small electromagnetic pistol from the drawer and inserted it into the quick-draw holster on her side.

Then she whistled, and a small falcon, which showed no signs of growth compared to a year ago, flew crookedly from the beam outside the window and landed on her shoulder.

Tea lid looked sleepy and listless, but it still forced itself to stay alert, ready to risk its life for "Mai Duo" at any moment.

"Come on, tea lid, can't sleep? Come with me to study."

The tea lid is tilted, resembling a bird's head, which is quite puzzling.

Learning? What can a bird like me learn?

At three in the morning, Longgu Village was just like any other village, quiet and still.

Everyone is asleep; no one would be out strolling around at this time, and certainly no one would be studying at this time.

Besides "Maiduo".

She pushed open the heavy iron door of the science library, and the motion-sensor lights turned on automatically, illuminating rows of metal bookshelves filled with old-world materials.

The air was filled with the mixed smell of paper and rusty metal, and it was so quiet that you could hear your own heartbeat.

She walked straight to the innermost terminal area, took down a reading terminal connected to the database, and sat down at a long table.

With a swift swipe of his fingertips on the touchscreen, he accessed all the scientific knowledge and technological information collected by Dragonbone Village, ranging from energy engineering and materials science to biotechnology, quantum technology, and old-world weapon design blueprints.

Although she had already become a god in the world of A Chinese Ghost Story, that obviously wouldn't be of much help to her future actions in the world of Swallowed Star. On the contrary, the technical data of Dragon Bone Village would be of great use in the world of Swallowed Star, or at least on Earth.

Whether it's electromagnetic railguns, powered armor, miniature fusion batteries, bio-mechs, or even spaceships, bio-nanotechnology, anti-gravity engines, space teleportation, quantum computers and communications, or bio-genetic modification, these technologies are all of great significance to her scientific research path on Earth in the Swallowing Stars universe.

It would take forever to research these things on my own. Now that there are ready-made ones, I'll definitely memorize and copy them first, striving to shock the world in the shortest time. Luo Feng, who is already making waves in the field of scientific research, will have a great time.

Luo Feng becoming the strongest person on Earth in just a few years is certainly impressive, but wouldn't my technological explosion and soaring into space in just a few years be even more awesome?

And the foundation of her explosive technical skills lies in this Dragon Bone Village, in this library!

She browsed quickly, her eyes scanning the titles and summaries, then stopping at points of interest to read the details carefully.

Becoming a god not only enhanced her physical strength but also her mental power.

With that level of mental strength, her reading speed and comprehension far surpassed that of ordinary people, almost reaching the point where she could read a hundred lines at a glance and remember everything she read.

During the battle in the spiritual world, she absorbed fragments of Evelyn and Jiu Feng's memories, which gave her a lot of useful information about the outside world, but also made her realize a fact more clearly: in this world, combat power alone is not enough.

Mana's ecosystem has already taken over the Earth, with an endless number of immortal Devouring Beasts, and each King-level Devouring Beast is capable of destroying the world.

Not to mention that the King-level Devouring Beast is not the highest level among Devouring Beasts. Above that, there is the Mana Primordial Body, and the higher-dimensional existence behind the Primordial Body.

This world is a deep and complex place; you never know what earth-shattering thing might emerge one day.

To truly take control of one's own destiny, to survive, and even thrive, in this wasteland dominated by the Mana ecosystem and teeming with monsters...

We must acquire knowledge of this world, understand its rules, and unlock the secrets of ecology and higher dimensions.

So she came.

At three in the morning, in the library, alone, I was burning the midnight oil, reading furiously.

However, she soon learned that she was not the only one in Dragonbone Village who longed for knowledge.

The sound of the iron gate being pushed open again was particularly clear in the silent library.

"Maido" didn't turn around, but the tea lid on her shoulder tilted its head and made a low gurgling sound.

The footsteps were light and steady, each step carrying a calm and unhurried rhythm, as if stepping to a beat.

The footsteps approached from a distance and stopped about three meters behind her.

"Maiduo?"

Bai Yuekui's voice carried a hint of surprise, as if he hadn't expected to see this particular person at this time and place.

Maido then slowly turned her chair around, her face showing just the right amount of surprise and a hint of embarrassment at being caught red-handed: "Boss Bai? You're here to learn too..."

Bai Yuekui was dressed in casual clothes, his hair casually draped over his shoulders, and he was carrying a thermos in his hand, giving him the kind of beauty of a retired senior cadre.

She walked to the shelf next to her, took down a terminal, and then naturally sat down in the seat next to "Maiduo," clattering her thermos onto the table.

“I’d like to ask you,” Bai Yuekui turned his head, his eyes, which had been weathered by decades of apocalypse, now held a scrutinizing and curious look, “Why are you here studying so late at night instead of sleeping?”

Maido blinked, her face displaying an expression befitting a thirteen-year-old girl—a mix of innocence and earnestness: "Boss Bai, I... am often worried about the situation in Dragon Bone Village."

She paused, her tone becoming serious: "So many people died in that battle a year ago, and Uncle Antarctic Star was crippled..."

“Sometimes when I lie in bed at night, I think, if I had been stronger back then, if I had known more about those Devouring Beasts and the ecology of Mana, could I have saved more people?”

"The more I think about it, the more uneasy I feel, and I toss and turn and can't fall asleep."

"That's why I came to the library to learn more knowledge and skills, and try to improve myself so that I won't be helpless in the event of any unexpected situation."

She spoke with heartfelt sincerity, her eyes clear and firm, perfectly embodying the image of a precocious young girl who was deeply concerned about her country and its people.

Bai Yuekui remained silent for a moment.

Then her lips twitched slightly, and she looked at "Maido" with a "keep making this up" gaze, and slowly began to speak:

"The last time you came to the library was half a year ago. That time you came to check the electrical diagram of the sauna room for your dad to renovate the bathroom. The time before that was more than a year ago when Hai Sang had the accident. You came to find data on brain-connecting technology."

“You’ve never been to the library at three in the morning before; this is the first time.”

Maido's expression froze.

Bai Yuekui picked up his cup, took a sip of water, patted "Maiduo's" head, and said with a smile, "I designed the surveillance system in Longgu Village myself. The coverage of every corner and the route of every line are all in my mind."

"You think I don't know you don't like studying and are often a carefree little rascal?"

Maido's lips twitched, and she mentally cursed: Forgot about this! This woman has monitored Dragon Bone Village like an iron barrel, and knows everything about her own people's movements!

But she reacted quickly, immediately adopting an expression of "I've been exposed but I refuse to admit defeat," crossing her arms and declaring confidently:

"Okay, Boss Bai, I'll be honest. Actually, it's because I lost to Xia Dou in yesterday's technical competition, and I was very unwilling to accept it, so I came here to study harder."

"I'm going to study hard while Xia Dou is sleeping, and try to crush her again!"

Xia Dou awakened her spiritual potential, which led to further development of her brain and an epic surge in her learning ability.

In the previous year, it was Mai Duo herself who was in charge, and she couldn't learn from Xia Dou after her evolution. The foundation that Mai Duo had left for Mai Duo was finally caught up by Xia Dou in a year, and even in the field of electromagnetic technology, which she was best at, Xia Dou surpassed her.

That damn Xia Dou, she's so awful, how dare she beat me!

However, while Xia Dou's source potential development has boosted her brain, it has also affected the secretion of her pituitary gland, resulting in slow growth. In terms of height, she has already been caught up by Mai Duo, who is a year younger than her.

At the same time, due to the abnormality of her pituitary gland, her motor nerves were also affected.