NOVPUBChapter 720 -407: Huh? (Part 3)
Chapter 720 -407: Huh? (Part 3)
Before long, a Taoist suddenly asked, “What is this?”
“I have no idea, but I reckon this thing might be of great use, considering it existed in the future.”
“It seems like it could evolve infinitely. How about we keep challenging it to see how far it can evolve?”
“Good idea.”
“Sounds like fun.”
“But won’t people die if they’re challenged?”
“Well, then let’s make protecting the challenged the second priority. If they fail the challenge, they’ll be forced to undergo special training. How does that sound?”
“Good idea.”
“That works.”
“Then it’s decided. Conveniently, we have a group of volunteers willing to help test another project, so we can combine the two projects.”
“That works. So, what shall we call this project?”
“Hmm… How about the ‘Demon King Project’?”
“That works!”
After the brief imagery, Fang Cheng shattered the illusion and said to the Bishop beside him, “As you can see, this is the history and origin of your people.”
The Bishop, stunned, watched the scene before her and then asked, “Are you saying that everything about us comes from an experiment?”
“Two experiments,” Fang Cheng corrected.
“That’s not the point. The point is, our history, our past, everything about us—is it all because of these two purposes?”
“Yes,” Fang Cheng nodded. “As you’ve seen, the so-called Demon King is actually a large, evolvable item. The members of the Immortal Assembly wanted to challenge it continually to evolve it, ultimately to understand its purpose.”
“But if they don’t know what it can be used for, why would they create it?” asked the Bishop incredulously. 𝑛𝘰𝑣𝘱𝑢𝑏.𝘤𝑜𝘮
Fang Cheng exchanged a glance with Zhiyi Heavenly Lord before replying, “That’s… pretty normal.”
“Yes, sometimes we don’t know what the use of something we create – but we make it first and figure out the use later.”
“Items capable of infinite evolution are rare, so if I managed to create one, I too would want to know what it could eventually become.”
“Many people’s personal magical weapons are developed this way, so it’s not unusual.”
Looking at Zhiyi Heavenly Lord and Fang Cheng, the Bishop didn’t know what to say.
Gathering her thoughts, she continued, “Then, why has it become like this? According to the previous illusion, it should have been protecting us, right?”
“That’s the fault of the conscious entity. This little entity would make the core of the Demon King endlessly strengthen its primary goal. To it, evolving is the only goal; everything else is irrelevant. But don’t worry, we will take responsibility for retrieving the core, and I will exterminate the related entities.”
Fang Cheng had just understood the existence form of that consciousness.
There are many forms of consciousness, each requiring different approaches, and this one he had figured out.
With a light pinch, Fang Cheng found all similar forms within the Heaven-Opening Blocks at this location, then fiercely caused them to explode.
The dark night sky was instantly whitened by the explosion of the conscious entities, like a spectacular fireworks display, allowing every player to witness this rare sight.
Looking up at the night sky, the players gave a thumbs-up.
Classy.
Even included a victory animation, how courteous.
After eradicating the special conscious entities here, Fang Cheng reassured the Bishop, “Don’t worry, it’s all taken care of now.”
The Bishop gazed at Fang Cheng dumbfoundedly, then sighed with relief.
She looked at Fang Cheng and said with a breath of release, “Thank you. Though I know not your name, I am grateful for all you have done. Even if I fall into eternal slumber, I will always remember your help to us. Farewell.”
Fang Cheng frowned at the Bishop’s intention to say goodbye.
“Where are you going?”
“To death.”
“Oh, I see.”
With a pat on the Bishop, who had become half transparent, she stumbled, but after regaining her balance, she found herself with a physical body again, fully revived.
Meanwhile, Fang Cheng smiled at the Bishop and said, “I don’t think it’s time yet. Keep working; the world below needs you. I’ll do a bit of overtime for others later so you can rest assured. However, you owe me for this. I’ll find a way for you to repay me later—be prepared.”
Having shattered the Bishop’s worldview and sent her on her way, Fang Cheng nodded in satisfaction.
Everything had come to a perfect conclusion, and the players had also performed quite well, which was somewhat intriguing.
However, beside him, Zhiyi Heavenly Lord was stroking his chin, then asked, “Great Heavenly Lord, I have a question.”
“Please ask.”
“When you created this game, you wanted the players to feel a sense of exploration, right?”
“Yes.”
“Now that they have explored all the content, what will you have them explore?”
“Eh?”
