Qin Guan led Ye Xuan into the Tower of Heaven. Once inside, Ye Xuan was completely stunned.
Because everything within the Tower of Heaven was stuff he could not understand at all.
Qin Guan glanced around, then said, “There are a total of 1.09 billion different machines in here. You could say this represents the absolute pinnacle of technological civilisation in our Guanxuan Universe. The data for the passageway to the True Realm has now been transmitted inside, and all these machines are frantically analysing that data right now.”
Ye Xuan quickly asked, “How is the research going?”
Qin Guan snapped her fingers. At that moment, Little Ai appeared before the two of them. She gave a slight curtsy, then said, “We have currently analysed seventy per cent. However, the further we go… the harder it becomes.”
Ye Xuan frowned slightly. “It’s getting harder?”
Little Ai nodded. “Yes.”
Ye Xuan said, “Explain.”
Little Ai hesitated a little.
Ye Xuan was puzzled. “What is it?”
Qin Guan laughed. “She’s afraid you won’t understand.”
Ye Xuan’s face instantly darkened. Qin Guan smiled and continued, “Don’t be angry. The data they’re studying is so advanced that most people wouldn’t understand it even if it was explained.”
Ye Xuan said, “Then tell me something I can understand.”
Qin Guan replied, “The remaining thirty per cent involves what the Cosmic Spirit called the Reverse Dimensional Laws.”
Ye Xuan frowned slightly. “Reverse Dimensional Laws?”
Qin Guan nodded faintly. “Exactly. These Reverse Dimensional Laws have already exceeded the cognitive limits of our machines, so the further we go, the more difficult it becomes.”
Hearing this, Ye Xuan’s expression grew solemn.
Qin Guan smiled. “No rush, we’ll take it slowly. Running into this problem is actually a good thing; it has given our research team a brand-new direction to explore.”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly. “No matter how hard it is, we have to keep going.”
Qin Guan nodded. “We certainly must. If we can master the Reverse Dimensional Laws, I will be able to develop even more terrifying weapons.”
At those words, Ye Xuan’s expression froze completely.
Even more terrifying weapons.
The moment he thought of all those random bombs Qin Guan had made before, his scalp began to tingle.
At that moment, Qin Guan added, “Come on, let me show you some of the armour we’ve built.”
With that, she took Ye Xuan and vanished from the spot. When they reappeared, they were inside the Small Tower. She led him to an enormous exhibition hall. The moment they stepped in, they were greeted by the sight of densely packed suits of armour.
At least a million sets.
Qin Guan smiled. “Two million sets of Guanxuan Armour in total.”
Two million sets.
Ye Xuan’s expression turned grave. “The best divine armour currently available in the Guanxuan Universe?”
Qin Guan nodded. She spread her palm, and a set of Guanxuan Armour appeared in her hand. She passed it to Ye Xuan. “Feel it for yourself.”
Ye Xuan took the armour and examined it. The set was dark gold in colour, forged entirely from some unknown special material. The surface was smooth as a mirror and cool to the touch, covered in strange, mysterious runes.
Qin Guan smiled. “Every single set of Guanxuan Armour is crafted from the finest materials this universe has to offer. Moreover, each suit contains over a million formations. These formations provide support: they not only protect the wearer extremely well, but also greatly enhance their strength. Try it.”
Ye Xuan nodded. He spread his palm, and the Qingxuan Sword appeared. Qin Guan immediately rolled her eyes at him. “You are not allowed to use the Qingxuan Sword.”
In this universe, at present, nothing except the Three Swords could withstand the Qingxuan Sword.
This sword was already invincible beneath the level of the Three Swords.
Ye Xuan grinned, then waved his sleeve. An ordinary Human Sword slashed directly onto the Guanxuan Armour.
Bang!
A shallow sword mark instantly appeared on the armour, but very quickly, that mark slowly faded until it vanished completely.
Seeing this, Ye Xuan was stunned.
Qin Guan laughed. “The most important function of Guanxuan Armour is self-repair. We have tested it thoroughly. As long as a suit is not completely destroyed in a single strike, it can repair itself hundreds of times.”
Hundreds of times.
Ye Xuan’s expression grew serious. He had to admit, that was truly heaven-defying.
Qin Guan continued, “The Xu Zhen Clan currently has several hundred thousand experts. They are cultivating inside the Small Tower, and their strength has already improved enormously.”
After a moment’s thought, she added, “I think we should build some special training grounds.”
Ye Xuan looked at her. “Special training grounds?”
Qin Guan nodded. “The current cultivation methods are far too outdated. They severely limit the overall growth of strength in our Guanxuan Universe. Therefore, I want to create some special cultivation methods and facilities for future generations to use.”
Ye Xuan nodded. “You handle it. I trust you.”
Qin Guan looked a little dissatisfied. “You are the Lord of the Guanxuan Universe. How can you be such a hands-off leader about everything?”
Ye Xuan laughed. “No choice. You’re the one controlling all the money anyway.”
Qin Guan blinked. “Fine. I’ll manage it then.”
Ye Xuan burst out laughing.
Qin Guan suddenly said, “There is one more matter we must prepare for.”
Ye Xuan asked, “What is it?”
Qin Guan’s voice grew solemn. “If nothing unexpected happens, our current actions will, in the future, greatly raise the martial civilisation level of the entire Guanxuan Universe. In other words, many years from now, our universe may enter a period of rapid development. If the number of experts keeps increasing, eventually this universe will no longer be able to bear it. At that point, we and the Cosmic Spirit will have an irreconcilable conflict. Not only that, the universe itself will…”
Ye Xuan fell silent.
He understood what Qin Guan meant.
One day, the universe would inevitably dry up and die.
Qin Guan shook her head. “This is a problem with no solution. All we can say is that our positions are different.”
Ye Xuan nodded slightly. “In this vast cosmos, if we stop the people of the Guanxuan Universe from cultivating, what awaits them in the future is still annihilation, and it will be an annihilation where they have no power to resist at all.”
Qin Guan nodded. “Exactly.”
With that, she shook her head and smiled. “Thinking about this now is rather pointless. We’ll take it one step at a time.”
Ye Xuan nodded. He was about to speak when his brows suddenly furrowed. Then he and Qin Guan vanished from the spot.
Outside, the Cosmic Spirit stood facing him.
Seeing the Cosmic Spirit, Ye Xuan was rather surprised. “Why are you here?”
The Cosmic Spirit glanced at Ye Xuan, then said, “Of course I have business.”
Ye Xuan calmly asked, “What business?”
The Cosmic Spirit smiled. “There’s a gathering. Do you want to come with me?”
A gathering.
Ye Xuan was puzzled. “What gathering?”
The Cosmic Spirit said seriously, “The Assembly of Gods. Some Cosmic Spirits will attend.”
Ye Xuan shook his head. “I’m not a Cosmic Spirit.”
The Cosmic Spirit looked at Ye Xuan. “Don’t you want to broaden your horizons?”
Ye Xuan asked, “If I attend the meeting, does that mean I can leave this universe?”
The Cosmic Spirit shook its head. “No. That place was jointly created by us. It’s called the Domain of Gods. Everyone gathers there to show off… er, I mean, to discuss matters.”
Ye Xuan stared at the Cosmic Spirit. “Why do you want me to go?”
The Cosmic Spirit fell silent.
Ye Xuan frowned. “Are you trying to trick me?”
The Cosmic Spirit glanced at Ye Xuan. Damn, why are you so wary?
Ye Xuan was about to say more when the Cosmic Spirit suddenly blurted, “There are benefits!”
Ye Xuan shook his head. “Unless you tell me the truth, I’m not going with you.”
The Cosmic Spirit said, “Although it’s called a gathering, it’s actually just a place to show off. I want to bring you so you can help me show off a bit. If possible, bring your little sister too…”
Ye Xuan: “…”
