Regarding the question of whether one thousand lives are enough to beat Honkai Impact 3rd.

"Yes, your knowledge base should be limited to what the First Herrscher saw and heard back then; that was merely a legacy of that power."

"And you don't know more about fusion warriors than I do."

"Then, according to the ancient Chinese saying, this failure was only due to my arrogance."

The interior of the Void Treasury is an infinitely extending space of knowledge, containing the civilizational knowledge of the previous era collected by the Herrscher of Reason. Due to the special nature of their powers, this knowledge is preserved within the core of the Herrschers.

Otto was unaware whether the creator of the Divine Key had added any other knowledge base to it.

After all, with indexing permissions restricted, five hundred years is but a drop in the ocean compared to the endless, labyrinthine library within.

However, through various tests and speculations, he realized that even if there were additional records, they were irrelevant to the current crisis.

Otto undoubtedly lost his composure.

The Void Treasury saw all of this clearly. It had been imprisoned in the man's consciousness for five hundred years. During this long period of being treated as a tool, they had developed a deep understanding of each other.

They hate each other, suspect each other, understand each other, and coexist.

This twisted relationship began the day Karen died and has continued to this day.

It smiled faintly:

So what are your plans?

"Judging from that video, the Crimson Kite Immortal was able to use an ordinary hairpin as a medium to return the Honkai Fission Bullet to its atomic arrangement, and then, with a power akin to that of a Titan in Norse mythology, unleash an epic storm, extinguishing all the aftershocks, and..."

The laughter of Void Treasury became much more sincere, and it added softly:

"All the ambitions of those currently in power in this world."

The consciousness within this Divine Key suddenly became talkative, like a tireless, impoverished teacher constantly showing off his limited knowledge to a dull student, seeking some solace and confidence in the process.

"Don't you think it's a pity, Otto Apocalypse? Putting aside whether that pioneer will attack you, your plan to resurrect that saint will inevitably be hindered by that person."

"Having always been successful by relying on ruthless scheming and using me as a tool, is this the first time you've clearly felt the fear of being taken out of your plans?"

The tone of Void's voice became distant and ethereal, as if another Otto Apocalypse were mocking and questioning himself:

"Yes, you know, it's a plan that won't be allowed to go ahead."

"And not only that, but as long as you lose in this game—oh, forgive my misuse of words, I have already lost—your methods for welcoming that person back will be subject to many restrictions and constraints."

Noisy.

Surprisingly, the Archbishop of Destiny felt a growing displeasure and anxiety at the other party's words.

The void holds all things.

The biggest difference between this Divine Key and the others is that it possesses self-awareness.

Otto knew that the other party's true nature was the product of the combination of the First Herrscher and the incarnation of Prometheus.

Such a vast and boundless void must have been inscribed with corresponding instructions and constraints in the previous era.

Perhaps his own actions and behavior contradicted the instructions, which is why he has been unable to obtain indexing permissions.

I serve only the concept of humanity.

This is a phrase that this old friend often says, and it is likely that the ultimate mission of "saving humanity from collapse" is engraved in its core and in its microelectronic information.

But for Otto, whose heart is deeply entrenched in demonic tendencies, this so-called mission clearly has less weight than even a fraction of the possibility that Kallen might return to the world of men.

Therefore, throughout his five hundred years of life, he has always been able to see the various traps that his old friend has painstakingly designed.

In most cases, the other party is indeed happy to see him in a state of exasperation. If he really loses his composure, it will be an interesting thing for Void Treasury to reminisce about for decades.

Otto, clearly not wanting things to go his way, merely snapped his fingers, causing the melodious jazz music to resound once more, and whispered:

"Perhaps."

"But the Crimson Kite Immortal has his own principles and beliefs; otherwise, whether it was the Eastern Expedition five hundred years ago or the subsequent development of the Mandate of Heaven, he could not escape the other party's restrictions and suppression."

"She is a perfect guardian angel, and a pioneer in upholding justice."

"Even the Chaoxian, which has intricate connections with her within Shenzhou, cannot be considered her direct subordinate force."

The Void Treasury remained silent for a while, seemingly finding it uninteresting, but simply followed the topic and replied:

"Chi Yuan, she seemed to be afraid of something. Since the beginning of this civilization, as a pioneer, she has stayed in Shenzhou and rarely stepped out of that land."

Scared?

If anyone had seen that video, they would not have thought that such a being could still feel fear towards anything.

Otto, however, revealed complex emotions, sighing as he acknowledged the assessment:

"Yes, Immortal Chiyuan, she was afraid that as a pioneer, she would interfere too much with the choices of humanity in this era, and she was even more afraid that after taking over the power to rule the entire world, she would be lost in the fear of losing her lover and would no longer be herself."

[Chaoxian].

Since he became aware of this organization, it has been continuously collecting the corpses of demons and monsters from all over the world. Apart from Chi Yuan, no one knows what those corpses are used for or where they are stored.

However, considering the conversation with the other party that day, as well as the time when the immortals began to collect the corpses of demons from the historical records and legends of Shenzhou, one can guess that this is probably one of the factors related to whether the other party's lover can be revived.

If the goal is to collect a massive amount of demon corpses in the fastest way, the best approach is clearly not to defend the Central Plains, but to do so across the entire world.

In other words, long before the Mandate of Heaven was born, the other side had a clear motive and reason to control the entire world.

But... she didn't do that.

Void Treasury said:

"That person doesn't believe in his own self-control and perseverance."

"Or to put it another way—she was unwilling to gamble the future of the world on her own will."

It chuckled:

"For this reason, we would gladly entrust the power to control the world to a villain like you who despises everything."

"Humans are such contradictions."

Otto smiled and said:

"He who slays the dragon will eventually become a dragon."

“The void holds all things, and she fears becoming me.”

"—To become a villain whose rationality is dominated by emotion, who puts the well-being of all beings and the future of humanity above personal desires."

"Therefore, the Crimson Iris Immortal will not interfere with the authority of destiny; this is her obsession and insistence."

"Of course, she may try to find someone to take my place in ruling destiny, but who in this world, besides you, can truly take over this behemoth?"

Void Treasury said calmly:

"But that pioneer will never know the relationship between you and me."

"So no matter how unexpected her power is, she is still confined to her own circle, is that what you think, Otto Apocalypse?"

It smiled:

"As you said, the dragon slayer will eventually become a dragon."

“If Chi Yuan really wants to revive that person, you might be able to use the excuse of helping her speed things up to cooperate with her and thus reconcile past grievances.”

"After all, [Chaoxian] has not given up on the process of subduing demons."

Otto was silent for a moment. He looked at the Crimson Iris Immortal, who had disappeared from the satellite image, and whispered:

Sometimes I think that maybe we both envy each other a little.

Void Treasury paused for a moment, then said:

"Envious? Perhaps."

"If that pioneer had been as unscrupulous as you, treating and using everything except those she cared about with contempt and arrogance, she might have already successfully resurrected the person she wanted to resurrect."

"And you, Otto Apocalypse."

"What do you envy about her? It's her power to shatter all schemes and plots."

Otto smiled and said:

"The vast emptiness holds countless treasures; can you imagine what kind of person the spouse of that pioneer would be?"

"If one were to establish a worldly relationship with such a Crimson Kite Immortal, one would likely be someone whose personality is not too different from hers, or to put it more precisely, someone who is at least lawful and good, and who doesn't even care whether he or she can achieve immortality."

"For such a person, her current actions and insistence are clearly in line with the other party's beliefs and wishes."

"But in comparison, I have long since gone against Karen's wishes and obsessions."

"So, of course I'm envious. Envious... I firmly believe that with such means, I will definitely be able to see my beloved Chi Yuan."

Void Treasury remained silent for a while, and before it could utter a mocking laugh, the upper defensive circle reverberated with thunderous echoes.

It said:

"It seems our conversation will have to end here."

Otto put down his glass, the golden cube floating above the bar vanished, and he stood up and walked to the liquor cabinet, turning on all the lights. He made no attempt to transfer his consciousness to any other body, simply saying softly:

"It came even faster than I expected."

The man gazed at the girl who had appeared beside him as if in a still frame since the lights were turned on, and murmured softly:

"Long time no see, my old friend."

Before he could finish speaking, Otto suddenly realized that there was a complete stranger beside the immortal he hadn't seen for some time.

It seemed to suddenly appear out of sight, displaying a strange presence that unconsciously changed the tone of the voice.

The man silently gazed at Su Qing'an's face, seemingly guessing something, and sighed, saying:

"It seems I gave you a big gift right after we reunited?"

16. Revise understanding regarding reverse entropy.

This was Su Qing'an's first meeting with this Bishop of Destiny.

He was a refined, blond man.

His face was handsome, with a smile on his lips. His emerald eyes were lowered, and his eyelashes, which were tinged with gold leaf, were particularly clear in the lamplight.

This doesn't seem like the arrogant villain who looks down on the whole world, nor does it seem like a madman who ignores worldly ethics and morality.