Xingtie: Starting with an in-depth analysis of the Yellow Springs

Walter: "A person burdened with all sorts of karma, a person who believed in love more than anyone else..."

Kiana rested her head on her arm, silently watching Mei out of the corner of her eye. Mei was cooking, and she really wanted to eat...

"I wonder which judge she'll choose, and whether she's even seen me... She's already joined World Snake."

Kiana's mind kept wandering. "Ugh, this is so annoying. Why did I have to be a judge?"

The crisp sound of the plate hitting the table made Kiana instinctively look up. "Mei...Mei."

"Through World Serpent's various training sessions and missions, Mei is no longer the girl she once was. Her purple pupils are clean and sharp, revealing her sharp edge."

"This was made especially for you, Kiana. Seafood curry rice, and some vegetables."

Kiana's eyes welled up with tears, "Mei, I miss you so much. Can you please not eat vegetables..."

"No way." Mei said firmly, "If you don't finish your food, don't even think about seeing me again."

"Aww, it's so delicious. I'm so glad I was a judge, it restored my sense of taste. I really, really missed Mei's flavor."

Kiana ate big mouthfuls with a spoon, feeling a surge of happiness throughout her body.

Mei smiled slightly, looking at Kiana with doting eyes.

"Alright, the martial arts ceremony has come to a close with all the interesting competitions."

"Some saw the person they had longed for, some made friends with similar personalities, and some found their ideal for the future..."

"Brother Fushe, and everyone else, I've had a wonderful time these past few days." Xiao wiped away his tears, "but it's time to say goodbye."

"Miannu, Fanan, Yingda, and Fushe stood side by side, smiling as they looked at their brother Xiao, who was still holding out in Liyue."

"Xiao, continue to protect our Liyue for the Emperor. We will always be here."

“I will. Goodbye.” Xiao waved to the group, a gentle breeze swept by, and then there was no one left in sight.

"This is the reward Xiao received for winning the match, allowing them to relive their memories for ten days."

Jimi picked up the microphone. "Ladies and gentlemen, the martial arts ceremony is about to end. Let's have one last star raft race. This is everyone's final celebration."

The screen flashed, and a panel appeared in front of everyone seated: "Agree, Reject."

"Those who press 'agree' will immediately disappear and board a brand new starship; those who refuse will remain where they are."

"On the March 7th control panel, select a fan-type starship, and for stars, choose the classic Pioneer..."

"This is a carnival spanning four worlds, and their destination is the starting point of the Star Train track, a true simulation of the star path."

"Star: Number one, without a doubt!"

Silver Wolf: Hmph, look at the power of the Silver Wolf King, I'll make sure you can't even see his exhaust fumes.

"Rin: Brother, let's see who's faster!"

Kiana: I'm number one, Mei, keep up with me.

Ying: Brother, watch me knock you over.

Bai E: Good brother, dare to have another match?

"All Enemies: Savior, don't let me leave you too far behind."

"*Walter: Future me, do you dare to have a contest?"

Walter (removing his glasses): Let's give it a try.

Who will be the champion? You all have your own choices.

Black Tower Space Station, Black Tower Office.

Xing came here as usual to test the simulated universe with the Black Tower, but the Black Tower didn't seem to be there. Instead, Screw and Goom were thinking about something.

"Underlying logic check complete... No abnormal data found. Attempting input for the 1291st time..."

Conclusion: Unable to make contact with the Black Tower.

Xing asked curiously, "What happened?"

Screw Gum turned and replied, "I'm sorry, Ms. Xing. As you can see, the project has encountered an unexplained malfunction, and testing will be temporarily postponed."

Chapter 221 Solitary Wave Algorithm

"Logic: A huge void has appeared in the simulated universe. It cannot be observed or interfered with, but it continues to operate normally."

"According to the Candle Ink School's records, this void originally belonged to a period of history known as the School Wars after the Second Imperial War."

A war between schools of thought? What does that have to do with the Black Tower?

Xing continued, asking Screw, "Where's the Black Tower?"

This guy asked me to test a simulated universe, but he wasn't there.

Screw Gum explained, "Lady Black Tower showed unusual enthusiasm for the repair work on the unknowable domain, and she volunteered to access the simulated universe."

"But shortly after that, we lost contact, and all of her dolls went down."

The Black Tower doll has crashed, which means we can sneak around...

Hehe, Xing couldn't help but start daydreaming.

"Conclusion: 33 standard hours have passed since she entered the unknowable domain."

"Logic: Admittedly, we could find Lady Black Tower directly and force her out from the outside. But unfortunately, that's not an easy place to reach, and we don't have much time."

Screw Gum looked at the Star God wandering in the sky and coughed twice.

Oh, Xing realized that he had come to the Black Tower to test the simulated universe.

"Let me in to find her."

Screw Gumm: "...In fact, this is indeed the best solution available."

"Logic: If, given insufficient information, I become disconnected like Ms. Black Tower after I connect, it could lead to an irreversible deterioration of the situation."

"On the contrary, by having me maintain contact with you from the outside and monitor the operation of the system, at least your personal safety can be guaranteed."

Screw Gum came to the control panel. "The situation is urgent, Ms. Xing. Please be sure to leave as soon as possible."

Xing waved his hand, "It's guaranteed to win."

For her, entering the simulated universe was like coming home, and finding the Black Tower was a piece of cake.

I'll make her give me a bonus then; even a genius will have to be saved by me.

Then, Xing stood on the simulation instrument as usual, a pale blue halo scanning his entire body, and entered the simulated universe—the unknowable realm.

[Black Tower: Isn't this my unknowable domain? @PastFuture, what right do you have to expose my research? This is the result of four geniuses working together; it's not right to take it for free.]

"Ding! All the calculation data, simulation results, hidden content, etc. obtained from this video will be transmitted to you at the end, and the simulated universe's defense level and calculation speed will be improved."

"Black Tower received a notification. 'Hmph, that's more like it. I forgive you.'"

[Star: Unknown Domain. I haven't finished testing it yet. I'm not refunding the credits Black Tower promised.]

[Black Tower: It's just a small amount of money, Estella won't care.]

[Aista: I'm honored to contribute to Lady Black Tower. It's just a mere ten million credits, nothing, not even as much as my daily allowance.]

[Nicole: This is... a cosmic-level heiress. May our Rabbit House work for you?]

[Alan: Miss doesn't need anyone right now.]

[Silver Wolf: Simulated universe, it seems something shocking is about to happen, otherwise there wouldn't be a video.]

[Rin: Is it the kind I'm thinking of? Virtual simulation, calculating combat data and stuff like that.]

[Himeko: Created by Lady Black Tower in collaboration with several geniuses, its simulation is extremely close to reality. It can simulate various fates, combat and special abilities, and even simulate star gods.]

[Fou: I underestimated your genius. That's practically a second universe.]

[ScrewGumm: Although a simulated universe can be indistinguishable from reality, it is still ultimately a simulation.]

[Xing: Uncle Yang, why did you bring Sunday back with you!]

[Sunday: I am deeply sorry for everything that happened before, and I dare not ask for your forgiveness...]

The body is like a lump of data clay; Xing stomps his feet and returns to normal.

"Screw, tell me about the situation in the unknown domain."

Received… Connecting… Mr. Screws is ready to complete.

"Given the dangers of the existence of unknowable domains, logic dictates that it is necessary to provide you with the computational target for this region."

"This objective is related to the war between schools of thought."

When discussing the war between academic schools, one cannot ignore the scepter that scholars around the world once vied for: the inorganic bionic neuron cluster created by Rupert II.

Celestial-level computational interferometry units are widely distributed across various star systems within the Empire's territory, carrying out observation, calculation, and interferometry commands delivered by the Emperor.

Xing's eyes were clear as water, yet even so, she could tell from the screw holes that the scepter was extraordinary.

It must be a good thing, but I wonder where I can find it. If I get my hands on it, I'll never have to worry about money again.

Screw Gum continued sending information related to the scepter.

"After the Second Imperial War, a large number of well-preserved scepter units were captured and handed over to the Academy of Knowledge for research by the Interstellar Peace Corporation."

"However, the ongoing interstellar energy war, along with the animosity and ambitions among various schools of thought, has gradually transformed what was originally an academic exchange into a war between schools of thought centered around the scepter system."

Interstellar Energy Wars: The total amount of energy available at the time far exceeded the galactic demand, but this did not prevent the energy wars from starting.

Only by taking control of energy can a company always maintain the upper hand and remain at the forefront.

Xing roughly understood, "You want to study the scepter?"

Suddenly, the simulated universe image of Screw Gum appeared: a black and white teardrop-shaped floating object wearing single-rimmed glasses.

"Ms. Black Tower may have had other purposes."

Screw Gum hovered beside the star, saying, "Lady Black Tower has always hoped to expand the total amount of knowledge in the universe."

"Her personal research began with the 'lone wave algorithm,' a problem left over from the era of academic wars."

Xing scratched his head, "The solitary wave algorithm?"

Luo Si nodded. "This calculation can be described as a return to familiar territory, back to the starting point. But she's stuck at the starting point, which I didn't expect."

Then it floated up to the star's eyes, saying, "I hope this knowledge will help your exploration."

After speaking, the screw was temporarily removed to simulate observations from outside the universe.

Xing looked around and saw that it wasn't much different from other simulated universes. He decided to go find the Black Tower first.

Let my great Galaxy Baseball Man save Lady Black Tower from this calamity.

[Aista: This is actually the first century-old problem that Lady Black Tower solved! I can finally learn more about it.]

Paimon: My head's spinning. I guess I'm not a genius after all.

[Ring: Me too! This scepter, this celestial-level computing unit—it's practically an illusion here.]

[Tesla: An astronomical computer! Imagine the computing power of that! One machine could probably meet all the computing needs of the entire world.]

[Walter: Genius cannot be judged by conventional standards; the brutality of the Imperial Wars affected the entire universe.]

[Qingque: But he still died, though the scepter he left behind is an unimaginable treasure.]

[Nicole: I didn't expect it to be completely seized by the company. The Cosmic Peace Corporation seems far beyond my comprehension. A cosmic monopoly, tsk tsk, no wonder they use credits throughout the entire galaxy.]

Chapter 222 Knowledge Circle

"It's so simple, I'm sick of dealing with these pawns and such."

The star travels through region after region.

"We're almost at the edge of the simulated universe, where is the Black Tower? Did I miss something?"

Xing swung his baseball bat and smashed the purple secret technique can in front of him.

A familiar purple figure appeared, standing at the boundary between two time periods, attempting to peel away the garbled information from the unknown domain.

"Black Tower...!"

Xing clasped his hands together, shouted loudly, and walked forward.