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Falling Star City.

Located in the north of Terra, in the remote and uninhabited west of the dead wasteland, and around the Sea of ​​Fallen Stars, which is full of radiation and mutations, it is the only big city.

It is also the origin and hometown of all fairies in this world, and the location of the largest fairy town [Gensokyo].

Ian had paid attention to Falling Star City a long time ago. He knew that if the Letu Township where Mentors Hua An, Dongyu and Gansong were located could be regarded as a pioneering base for goblins stationed in various parts of Terra, then Falling Star City would Star City Gensokyo is where the goblins’ main mining base is located.

After all the goblins die, if they want to be resurrected, they must all be sent to the goblin furnace in Falling Star City, which is the goblin rebirth pool.

All fairies, even those born in other places, will always go back to Falling Star City once to meet the Fairy Queen - Hua An took Shuangdie back once, and at that time Ian was away on a business trip (working hard in the New World).

The Falling Star Sea is even simpler.

As the name suggests, it fell through the ocean of stars.

Ian initially thought the name was unremarkable. After all, Terra had experienced more than one fall from the sky, so what happened to a meteorite?

Even if this star is a little bigger and creates a perfectly round and super sharp crater, which takes a bite out of the continent of Terra, Ian doesn't find it strange. You know, during the Skyfall period, several other continents on Terra sank. Even the remaining continent of Terra may have been pieced together from the fragments of several continents. This is due to the huge differences in ecology. can be inferred.

But who knows... this Falling Star Sea actually has a more direct meaning!

——Falled into the ocean of the Star God!

From the detailed account of the Fairy Queen, a half-witness, Ian finally understood the situation at that time.

The sky-falling spaceship actually fell apart after it crashed into Terra's new moon.

The most important power of the Star God sealed the Final Fragment.

Another part of the Star God's power carried the main structure of the spacecraft and the 'perpetual motion base' and crashed into Terra. It crashed through the entire Terra, but because of the special form of the 'subspace webway' between reality and reality, Terra did not It was not directly smashed like Shuo Yue, but it was knocked out of the Sea of ​​Tranquility, and then an entire 'new continent' was blasted out directly on the other side of the planet.

It's kind of like hunting a cow across a mountain.

And just opposite the New World, in the middle of the silent sea of ​​the impact crater, part of the Star God's power and sigh remained.

That is the world of light and the true devil.

When he used his last power to seal the Final Fragment, the Star God was actually ‘dead’,

He used his last thoughts to control the fragments of the spaceship and the perpetual motion machine base on Terra, leaving the last 'chance' for the civilization of this planet.

Then, His body disintegrated and turned into an etheric frenzy that swept across Terra. After laying a solid foundation for Terra's 'Planet of Gaia', he also created the spiritual energy awakening of the group of children who led to the 'Huaihuang Twins' of craze.

This resulted in many deaths.

But it also made Terra stronger, able to withstand the battles of high-level experts, and able to cultivate more creatures, grow more food, and create a more favorable ecological environment.

[The Falling Star Sea is one of the fragments that broke apart after the death of Heavenly Father]

The Fairy Queen said: [Such fragments are found all over Terra, such as the 'Glimmer Cradle' and 'Nether Crystal Engine' in your territory, the 'Space-Time Stabilizing Device' over the Crystal Dragon, and the 'Space in Far Sword Port'. Vortex thrusters', Whale Song Cliff's 'life stabilizing warehouse'... basically, now the famous forces have more or less taken some of the legacy of the sky-falling spaceship]

[Otherwise, the relics of the civilization of the previous era can allow people to survive, but they will not be able to dominate the continent of Terra]

"I see……"

Ian was thoughtful, and he wrote down all the key information that the Fairy Queen said casually, and then said seriously: "Is the Light Element Furnace the legacy in the Sea of ​​Fallen Stars?"

He vaguely remembered that when he first learned about the insect swarm, there was an extremely powerful "Star Reacher Insect Swarm" that was eliminated by the goblins, and the process of elimination was the current fifth-level true dragon "Death-Taking Machine Dragon" He was positioned while his body was still alive, and the goblin fired a luminous furnace cannon that directly lifted him and the insect swarm's nest.

If the Light Element Furnace is really similar to the Star God's legacy from the Light Realm, it can indeed achieve this.

【Yes】

The Fairy Queen returned to the shoulders of the final line of defense. She said in a recalling tone: [Part of the Heavenly Father’s power, along with the ‘Void Sea Boat’, fell into the Sea of ​​Falling Stars]

[Essentially, the Void Sea Boat is a means of moving in the 'Great Ether Circulation' and getting information... It is also the 'Prophet's Weapon' of our fairy clan]

Having said this, the Fairy Queen winked at Ian: [As a prophet, you must understand this very well, right? The Great Ether Gyre, as the heir to the Gift of the Star God, you must also understand it, right? 】

"I understand it very well." After exhaling, Ian fully understood at this moment: "The goblin has used that part of the Star God's legacy and transformed it into a 'Light Element Furnace'."

[Yes] The Fairy Queen said with a smile, but her tone sounded a little nostalgic: [The remaining body of Heavenly Father sank into the deepest part of the Sea of ​​Fallen Stars and turned into a small light realm. We transformed it into a light element furnace. ...a true ether furnace]

[However, this true ether furnace is too big. It is fixed in place based on the power of the light world. It is not comparable to the complete body on the other side of the mountain. It can be freely loaded on any appliance and can be adapted to any size. 】

[Relying on the light element furnace, the goblins can be reborn faster than during the Federation of Terra, without even destroying their memories, and Falling Star City has become even more prosperous than during the Federation, but this is entirely based on the legacy of the Heavenly Father]

[It’s just that at that time, I was really short-sighted. I just wanted to make the place peaceful so that the power of the Heavenly Father could not spread and restore the peace of the virtual realm, so that the goblins could only stay in a corner]

[But now, it’s different]

Raising her hand, the Fairy Queen pointed at Ian, her eyes burning: [Now, Ian! As a goblin, you are the successor of Heavenly Father, and you have also received one of Heavenly Father's greatest inheritances. Even the devil transformed from Heavenly Father's sigh recognizes you! 】

[The power you possess is enough to turn it into a larger light element furnace that affects the entire virtual realm of Terra, providing a steady stream of power to the virtual realm, and turning it into a paradise close to the civilization of the previous era! 】

[Cooperate, Ian, I will teach you techniques, tell you methods, and help you transform the world]

[I don’t want anything else, just a peaceful virtual realm where all fairies... can fly freely in their dreams! 】

At this point, even though he couldn't speak, the Void Realm Machine God and the Final Line of Defense nodded slightly, seeming to agree with the Fairy Queen's words.

"I have no opinion."

Without thinking, Ian very elfily agreed to the Fairy Queen's invitation to cooperate. However, after agreeing, he still frowned: "But Queen, I want to go to Falling Star City."

He looked at the Fairy Queen and said frankly: "I want to see the real 'Light Element Furnace' and the 'Void Sea Boat'... To be honest, if I want to touch the Great Ether Gyre in person, this These two utensils are the necessary prerequisites for me!”

The moment he heard about the Void Sea Boat, Ian immediately understood that this was probably his only chance to try to get in touch with the large ether circulation except for the perpetual motion machine.

[No problem] The Fairy Queen agreed readily. In his view, as a goblin, Ian was originally part of Falling Star City, so there was nothing to stop him from seeing the wonders of his hometown.

Ian originally wanted to lead the way directly and let the Fairy Queen and the Last Line of Defense go to the depths of the Silver Peak Territory to let them see his plan to change the virtual realm.

But Adalbert silently poked the elf Ian's wings, causing Ian to turn his head in confusion, and then suddenly realized after hearing the other person whisper "Heavenly Father".

Ian turned his head and asked: "By the way, Queen."

“Have you really met… Heavenly Father?”

This is where Ian was negligent. He had seen too many Star Gods and was not very sensitive, but Terra actually had a lot of faith in Heavenly Father. Back then, Hilliard knew all about Heavenly Father's faith and even used allusions from it. Education Ian.

Even the four major orthodox religions can be regarded as part of the Heavenly Father's faith in a sense, especially since the way of sublimation is basically modified according to the ladder to heaven.

As for the Fairy Queen, who seems to have lived through the entire history of civilization and has truly witnessed all the living history of mankind in the past and present, even if someone like Adlbert meets her, she can't help but want to ask some questions that no one else can answer at all. The problem.

【...seen】

When it comes to this question, even a fairy with such a joyful life can't help but feel a little dull: [At that time, I was still the master of the fairy stronghold, flying on the Eshgar Mountain... I saw that the sky and the earth were burning like a furnace, and it was pitch black. The flood fell from the sky and swallowed up everything.]

[The first fall from the sky comes, and the beast of a thousand stars comes to the earth]

[It was Heavenly Father who stopped the beast of a thousand stars from running rampant, and it was He who protected all living beings]

【And this time, it’s also Heavenly Father】

Raising her head, the Fairy Queen said seriously: [Ian, Adlbert. Not other 'Creators', not other 'Star Gods'... the wreckage that gave up everything and collapsed into our world... not other, it is our 'Heavenly Father', who once saved us and created The guardian of our civilization]

[He really loves us and is not willing to let us lose our future even if he dies]

[So...we must not let it down]

【We have to survive and remember all this】

"Are you actually...the Heavenly Father?"

As soon as these words came out, both Ian and Adlbert were silent for a moment. Ian has long guessed that after all, there may not be many Star Gods who will always pay attention to Terra. Perhaps only [Heavenly Father] who has witnessed the growth of Terra's civilization will personally bring the fire of thousands of stars to prepare for the cradle. .

And Adlbert was even more solemn. However, Ian could see that he was a little relieved.

"What's wrong?" he asked.

"I just suddenly understood that the Father who once guarded us in the sky has passed away... Perhaps this is why our Terra fell so quickly."

Adalbert replied softly: "Ian, I understand. You are indeed right. In the past, I have always fantasized about some powerful existence that would suddenly come to save everything and eliminate all suffering. calm."

"Even though I know in my heart that this can't happen, I still can't stop fantasizing about it. I'm always afraid that I'm not doing well enough, thinking that if it's someone else who might do better than me, I should also let others Let better people do it and save more people."

"There is no such person. There is no such god."

"Heavenly Father is no longer here. If we want to create the peaceful world I want, there is no perfect answer... We can only rely on ourselves."

Ian understands what Adalbert is thinking.

Although he had a strong ability, he made mistakes that he could not forgive himself for.

The shadow of Avak Territory was always in his heart.

Even if he became the chief researcher of Silver Peak, and every research would make the world a better place, Adelbert would always wonder late at night whether he was creating a precursor to a technology that could destroy the world. .

He always wonders whether he could have done better if it was Ian or someone else who did it instead of him... If someone else could save more people, then he didn't save so many people. Does it mean that I killed those people...

He is always pushing himself, especially as Ian changes the world more and more, this self-doubt is about to turn into inner demons.

But now, he is somewhat relieved: "Heavenly Father is dead. Everyone will die. Rather than believing in other people, it is better to believe in ourselves."

"Yes, the Father is no more."

Therefore, Goblin Ian flew to Adlbert's side and patted him on the shoulder: "The next step...it depends on us."

"Don't worry, we may not be able to compete with Heavenly Father, but if we compete with these Terrans, we will definitely win!"

Adlbert, who cheered up, couldn't help but smile bitterly: "It's not worse than bad..."

With a solemn emotion, Ian took the Fairy Queen and the final line of defense to the deepest part of the Silver Peak Territory.

This is the core of the Heart of Terra. In the blood-red sky, the silver-white sun hangs, and the stars rotate slowly, sliding on the sky.

This place was named [Heaven] by Ian, which is also the man-made Hades.

Many souls, all the dead in the Silver Peak Territory, the dead in the war, and the prisoners who died because of crimes, their souls are divided into two parts, sleeping in this world, wrapped in white clouds, condensed into stars Bits and pieces of spiritual energy crystallized became reserves for the expansion of the Kingdom of Heaven.

And here is the core of why the virtual realm of the Silver Peak Territory is so stable.

Only the dead and the sleeping are the calmest, and the Kingdom of Heaven, which embraces almost all the dead and makes them sleep and wait, can naturally calm the virtual realm.

"This is the starting point for me to transform the virtual realm."

Arriving in the Kingdom of Heaven, before the Fairy Queen and the Final Line of Defense could speak, Ian raised his hand again and opened the passage to a deeper place: "And this is my core."

What Ian showed were many 'platforms' located deeper in the virtual realm.

These platforms are huge, broad, and towering, like continents floating in the virtual world. They are condensed from countless lights.

It can be seen that Ian has used the power of the Heart of Terra to build the skeleton before. Filling them requires a lot of energy. Originally, this could only be accumulated slowly over time, but the power of the light world came in, allowing Ian to They can be shaped into shape in the fastest possible time.

These 'platforms' will be the 'servers' for many functions of the virtual realm in the future.

And deeper than these ‘platforms’ is Ian’s pioneer space.

Layers upon layers, multiple worlds - Void Realm, Heart of Terra, Heaven, Void Realm Server, Pioneer Space.

And the same goes for functionality.

Pioneer space serves as a pilot test area. Ian and other friends design functions together and test them with pioneer users. After receiving favorable comments, Ian will use the power of the Heart of Terra to create a blank server architecture in the virtual world and replicate these functions. Enter the virtual realm.

Then, when the energy is sufficient and the server is completed, the 'virtual realm network users' who can enter the virtual realm can use the weakened version of the pioneer space function.

A ‘library’ available to everyone.

Allow everyone to simulate battles with each other, challenge themselves or other ‘battle platforms’.

A ‘simulation laboratory’ that can be used for both learning and experimentation.

You need to build it yourself. It is derived from the dream instrument and can be used to learn and enjoy the 'Minecraft'.

A set of ‘points system’ for active learning and active participation in virtual realm activities.

There is also the 'magic aura' that fills the virtual world and will expand as the virtual world continues to expand... which is the 'computing power assistance' provided by the Heart of Terra. For the arcane path, it is best to accelerate the method without any side effects.

"After that, I plan to learn from the research results of other forces."

Ian pointed at these platforms and talked: "For example, the 'cave sky' that creates giant psychic structures to assist everyone in visualizing efficiency. Professional 'training rooms' and 'simulated training environments' corresponding to different bloodlines."

"Although these things have low effects, they have a large flow rate. As long as they grow enough, it is not impossible to carry all mankind."

【Very exquisite design! 】

The Fairy Queen glanced at it. With her knowledge, how could she not understand Ian's design? He couldn't help but admired: [Compared to the Federation period, although it is a bit simplified and the rules are not very sophisticated, it can be seen that Ian, you plan to wipe out all mankind! 】

[This virtual world of yours... can encompass people from birth to death. Whether it is learning or growing, fighting or entertainment, staying in seclusion, or social interaction with others, it is all under your control]

[This is really the real ‘second world’! 】

[But] the Fairy Queen also saw the biggest weakness of Ian's plan: [Your second world, although in the later stages, can be maintained by the strength of all mankind]

[But in the early days, before all humans are included, you need an extremely large amount of energy to maintain the operation of this platform! 】

"Yes." Ian also nodded: "This is why after I obtained the power of the light realm, I immediately understood that the plan could be accelerated."

"And if I master the power of the Light Element Furnace, the subsequent development speed will be beyond everyone's imagination!"

[No problem, I will teach you, you can even come to Falling Star City and I will personally teach you the key] The Fairy Queen also laughed, this is the purpose of her coming here this time.

He does want to help Ian, but what he wants to help is an Ian who has a complete plan, his own ideas and order.

"That's best." Ian also breathed a sigh of relief.

Don't look at the previous communication between Carlos and him. Ian seemed to be very indifferent to the population of Junling Castle, but that was only for the population.

Facing the true ether furnace and anti-matter cannon, even the four dragon kings must be prepared, and Ian will naturally be no exception.

But if Ian can master the phosphor furnace technology that is close to the true ether furnace in Falling Star City, then he will be more confident to go to Junling Castle and recover the 'legacy' of Inaga II.

Maybe he can take advantage of that opportunity to copy the technology of the true ether furnace and use the power of the light world to create his own true ether furnace?

——That is definitely the sixth level, which is a necessity for the fifth level power of the arcane path!

After talking about the goblin thing, the next step is the virtual realm machine god.

"Final line of defense... sir? Does he have any ideas?"

Looking up at the majestic body of the silver giant and looking into his bright eyes, Ian said to the Fairy Queen with some confusion: "I thought he was your security guard or a car or something at first, but now it seems, What does He seem to want to say?”

[He is the program I wrote originally, and I am his mother! ] The Fairy Queen lay on the head of the final line of defense and happily said to Ian: [As for what he thinks? Let me act as a mouthpiece and tell you His thoughts]

[Cough cough] Clearing her throat (completely ceremonial), the Fairy Queen said seriously: [Ian Silver Peak, the Lord of the Light Realm... I am the defense program of the Virtual Realm Security Center, the final line of defense]

[The virtual platform you build does not have anti-virus software and security software. If a large number of humans gather, conflicts will inevitably arise, resulting in resentment and resentment]

[Protect your virtual platform, prevent demons, and eliminate curses. Please look for the Virtual Realm Security Center, selected by the federal government to protect your dreams without blind spots! 】

[Excuse me, do you need to install Virtual Realm Security Center? 】

[Agree readily/Reject cruelly]

The final line of defense looked at Ian with bright eyes.

——Emotions are here to sell anti-virus software!