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

[Ring: This… Haha, Vivian, you're really flattering us. Lady Black Tower is incredibly intelligent! Lady Black Tower…]

[Fufu: Although they may seem a bit cold-hearted, Miss Huangquan and Miss Heita are definitely the two most reliable envoys. They're truly willing to step in when needed; one is exceptionally strong, and the other will immediately call for reinforcements.]

[Black Tower: Hmph, Onpharos is only helping because he's not in my area of ​​expertise, otherwise I wouldn't have sent Screws to assist.]

[Star: Lady Black Tower, you are my god! Once Onpharos is over, I'll immediately go test the simulated universe. Also, why is Sunday acting so dazed? He's successfully become a member of the Star Train.]

[Qingque: As the saying goes, whitewashing weakens you by three points; Brother Zhou's IQ has clearly been reduced.]

[Robin: Brother...don't worry, your little sister will take good care of you. You protected me when we were little, now it's my turn to protect you.]

[Sunday: (Looking exasperated)...Sister, is it possible that this is the real me?]

Walter shared the coordinates of the Star Train with the Great Black Tower.

The four black tower mirrors were arranged in a row. The black tower came to the first mirror first and said, "Very good, now that everything is ready... mirrors, it's your turn to appear."

On Sunday, she remarked, "Watching you work is very inspiring, madam. I find it hard to imagine that a scholar as outstanding as you could be so... relaxed on a daily basis."

"Your composure is a quality I should learn from."

Upon hearing this, Black Tower glanced at him out of the corner of his eye. This kid... why does every word he says sound sarcastic? As for Walter, this young man is quite polite.

[Robin: This is my real brother. He'd shut down his true nature since growing up, but now he's finally found it again. Ms. Black Tower, he wasn't being sarcastic; those were his true feelings.]

[Black Tower: Interesting. The man who almost created the Star God embryo has such a... simple mind, like a child.]

[Sunday: Cough cough, this...]

[Silver Wolf: Old woman, judging by your age range, how many people aren't children? You seem very mature, don't you?]

[Black Tower: Account ban warning.]

"First mirror, input the coordinates, and you'll be in charge of spatial warping."

First Mirror: "Yes, Madam Black Tower. Preparations are complete. Have a safe journey."

"Second mirror, prepare for thought refraction. There's still some distance between the Star Train and the Onpharos celestial body, you need to launch me—this time remember to go all out, don't be stingy!"

The second mirror: "Yes, yes, I will certainly live up to your mission, Lady Black Tower—"

"Third Mirror, you'll be in charge of generating the data spirit entity."

The Third Mirror: "Hehehe... Happy to serve, Ms. Black Tower... This time... hehehe... what image are you planning to use?"

Considering that no one in Onphalos knew her, she chose to go in her true form.

"The Fourth Mirror, you're in charge of..." Black Tower thought for a moment, "...it seems we don't need you anymore. Just stay put."

Fourth Mirror: "Huh? You're making me stand by again? How boring... How about next time you start counting from four down...?"

[Feng Jin: The Third Mirror... it feels like Hua Bao has transformed into it. It's completely out of place with serious scientific research. Ms. Black Tower's whimsical ideas are truly amazing.]

[Blue Sparrow: Isn't staying put enough? Fourth Mirror, want me to teach you Blue Sparrow's slacking-off technique? I guarantee you'll love it.]

[Fourth Mirror: Oh? Then I'll have to learn how to slack off...hehe. From now on, please call me Slacking-Off Mirror.]

[Fu Xuan: ...a talent.]

Under the watchful eyes of Walter and the other, the Black Tower prepared to depart. "The data spirit is ready. Thought refraction, power is at maximum."

“Very good—first mirror, let’s go.”

First Mirror: "...Coordinates input complete, preparing to initiate spatial warp. Target: Unknown celestial body Onpharos."

"Spatial warp countdown: five, four, three, two, one..."

"Warp, activate."

When the Black Tower opened its eyes, the celestial form of Onpharos appeared before it, shining brilliantly under the night sky. "Wow... that's Onpharos? Its appearance is truly unique."

"Second mirror, prepare for thought refraction—send me in!"

Second Mirror: "Okay—please, please read the security protocol carefully..."

"Can you be quicker?"

"O-obey!"

Chapter 430 Destruction

At the heart of creation, where not a single spark has been lit, the phantoms of the Fire Thief, Star, and Danheng still linger in the distance.

The Black Tower's data spirit projected in, complaining, "Ouch... I didn't expect it to be this bumpy. I should have had the second mirror turn down the power."

After scanning the area, he exclaimed, "Wow... what a magnificent sight! Is this the entrance to Onphalus?"

"Let me see, maybe I can find some connections?"

Arriving beside the illusory image of the Pioneer, Black Tower laughed, "Oh, I've found your shadows... Who could possibly make Black Tower personally come out of seclusion? Get ready, you two will be free labor for the simulated universe for the rest of your lives."

[Danheng: Thank you for your help, Ms. Black Tower. As long as I don't violate the Star Train's rules and my personal bottom line, I can test the simulated universe for free indefinitely.]

[Star: Stupid! We can ask Estelle for our wages. What money could the Black Tower possibly have? It's all fixed assets.]

[Aista: Rest assured, both of you. I can't guarantee anything else, but I can make the decisions regarding compensation and salary on behalf of Ms. Black Tower. The benefits will definitely surpass those of the Interstellar Peace Corporation.]

Scott: No, why should I?

[Ying: No constellations are lit up at the center of this cosmic vortex. Could it be the entrance to Onphalus?]

[Bai'er: But why is there a trace of the Fire-Stealing Walker here, and he's with his partner? Could our deduction be wrong, and that he and his friends on the train are from beyond this world?]

[Xia Die: It's also possible that Lai Gu Shi left it intentionally.]

Turning to look at the tall, black-robed swordsman, "What is this? It looks rather eerie... Oh, it can move? Who are you trying to scare? It's either a projection or a dummy, there's nothing worth paying attention to."

"Next... how do we get inside Onpharos?"

Just as she stepped into the tidal basin, Lai Gushi appeared behind her. "I apologize, Your Excellency. I'm afraid you cannot proceed further."

"Your presence was unexpected, yet it was a delightful surprise. It's a pity I wasn't prepared to treat you with the utmost courtesy befitting your status."

Black Tower crossed his arms gracefully. "Aren't you going to answer my question? Who are you?"

"I have had many identities, and I will have many more in the future. But if you only need a name, you may use my usual alias—Lykuergos, Lygus."

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

“I’m sorry, I don’t have the authority to tell you more.” Lai Gushi was completely unfazed by her assertiveness. “But standards are always flexible. Without violating the ultimate agreement, I can reveal one piece of information: as you think, this is the entrance to Onpharos.”

"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."

“You seem to know me very well. Then you should know why I should listen to you?” Black Tower’s gaze followed Lai Gushi’s movements.

"Your reaction is exactly as I 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 within you."

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

She returned empty-handed; sorry, that's not her style.

In response to Laigus's warning, Black Tower retorted forcefully, "Let's suppose, Mr. Laigus—what if I didn't have such a good temper, what if I insisted on seeing the secrets behind you—"

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

Lai Gushi paused for a moment, then said, “Within the scope defined by the ultimate protocol, I have 178244 logical chains that can be used to persuade you. After filtering, I believe that only 3 of them are needed to achieve the result I want.”

[Zhe: Since Lai Gushi can freely choose who goes there, doesn't that mean that the Pioneers and Dan Heng were deliberately placed there, and everything is still within his calculations?]

[Star: Have Danheng and I become pawns again?]

[Lygus: No, pioneers from beyond the heavens, you are the variables that drive the world's progress. I am eternally grateful for your contributions. The Iron Tomb is about to be born, and the experiments of Onphalus will come to an end.]

[Walter: Himeko, did you and the other two geniuses deduce Gu Shi's true identity? He's not in the Genius Club, and he's never been known to anyone...]

[Himeko: Private message. His identity is... unbelievable.]

[Hanabi: Haha, there's juicy gossip! Even the great Hanabi wants to know. Hanabi, Hanabi, little Hanabi. Himeko-san, please tell me secretly, since I helped Hoshi.]

[Himeko: I'm sorry, Miss Fool, no.]

[Walter: This…this…is unbelievable. If that's the case, the Iron Tomb does indeed possess the power to destroy the All-Knowing One, but Onpharos and most of the life in the galaxy could also be reduced to ashes.]

[Qingque: Sigh, as expected, we always seem to miss out on the latest information.]

[Fufu: I'm extremely interested in Laikushi's real name now. Well, let's just find out in the video, otherwise it'll be a waste of my time.]

"Oh? Tell me about it." Black Tower became a little interested; she really wanted to know how an unknown android could threaten her.

"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."

"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..."

"Like you, I have also been bathed in the glimpse of wisdom, and I assure you with dignity that, in extreme circumstances, our destruction is mutually guaranteed."

“…Oh?” A slight ripple stirred in Black Tower’s calm mind. You dare threaten me?

"No wonder I couldn't find the backdoor after scanning the whole place. The security protocols on you... are about as good as screws. Interesting."

Lai Gushi did not deny it, "Presumably, you would like to hear about the third logical chain?"

"Sure, why not?"

"Thirdly: Even if you try every means to find a way to break through my defenses... once you know the consequences of doing so, you will give up trying."

"After all, conscience plays an extremely important role in your long life—even if you may not admit it."

A hint of seriousness appeared in Ms. Black Tower's eyes. "Ha! What an arrogant robot. You think you can understand me with just your meager calculations?"

"But since we've come this far, let's talk about it: what are the consequences?"

Before the vortex at the heart of creation, Lycus's gaze seemed to pierce through the barrier and see into the inner workings. "It concerns the third destiny that binds Onphalus, the one that you and your friends have yet to unravel..."

“If you ignore my warning and persist in your own way—you will break the chains of a Great Lord of Annihilation, and its wrath will engulf the galaxy.”

Chapter 431 I Don't Eat Fish

[Ring: How dare Lai Gu Shi threaten Lady Black Tower? Doesn't he know that Black Tower can summon reinforcements?]

Wendy: There's no way around it, he really got Miss Black Tower's psychology figured out. As a member of the Genius Club, she's the most humane one I see right now. Like Ricochet said: conscience plays a crucial role.

[Fu Xuan: If it were someone like the Primal Doctor, when Walter and Sunday interfered with the audience with the Venerable Master, they would never have cared about the lives of others.]

[Star: Lady Black Tower is incredibly intelligent! Lady Black Tower is beautiful inside and out!]

[Black Tower: Heh, even if you praise me, it won't change the reason you're working for me for free.]

[Feixiao: Destruction... Iron Tomb, pawns of destruction, listen up! I, Feixiao, will be the first to fire the hunting arrow. All of you on the Star Train, now it is up to you to save the Son of Onphalus.]

[Bai Er: Partner, it seems the outside world is already watching us.]

[Himeko: That's not all. The Company, the Immortal Ship, the Flowing Light Memory Garden, Destruction... and many other forces that have yet to show themselves have already sealed off the star field near Onfaros, all waiting for an opportunity.]

[Danheng: They are waiting. If the emergence of the Iron Tomb is a foregone conclusion, countless attacks will descend upon Onpharos.]

[Walter: We must find a solution internally. Lady Black Tower will care about us, but other factions won't care about the deaths of a few nameless guests.]

[Pam: No, the conductor will definitely find a way, Pam! I have to protect the passengers of the Star Train.]

[Sunday: Don't forget His existence. It was because of His intervention that Order failed to descend upon Pinocchio. I believe the rumors of the strongest Pioneer Commander are not unfounded.]

[Fireworks: Interesting, really interesting.]

The flame of Cenatos has been returned to its rightful place, and the flame of Cersis has also been returned to its rightful place.

Star sits at the heart of the cosmic vortex, with twelve stars suspended in the void, overlooking her. They symbolize the twelve gods of Onphalus: those who govern the world's destiny, pillars, life, and calamities.

The only constellations that remain unilluminated are Sky and World.

She personally experienced four ceremonies of returning the flame and witnessed four farewells.

In the face of conflict, "May you be invincible against all enemies."

Facing the passage of time, "See you tomorrow, Tian."

Faced with reason, "O embodiment of reason, at the end of existence, have you found the answer?"

Faced with death, "Let's meet again at the end of the west wind, Xiaodie."

It's been a long journey...

The repeated separations did not numb Xing. She couldn't help but wonder how many more farewells she would have to endure on her pioneering journey. She wondered if she could say each goodbye with full emotion.