Chapter 505: The Universe is Like a Stage_1

Seeing Ji Kang's surprised expression, even Lian Jiangyu himself had just remembered: I also have a golden finger!

Although the "Wallfacer's Shop" was one golden finger Jiang Yu knew to be the most inspiring.

Many times, having the "shop" didn't make much difference; Jiang Yu had to rely on his own efforts to get the results he wanted.

It was completely different from the many novels he had read, where many protagonists could win by doing nothing.

Jiang Yu's road to success was paved with bitter tears.

Nevertheless, Jiang Yu couldn't deny that the "shop" played a significant role at the end of the Common Era and the beginning of the Crisis Era.

Otherwise, Jiang Yu could never have fought the Trisolarans to a stalemate.

Perhaps this was the Trisolaran World, Jiang Yu had thought more than once that in such a cruel world, it was impossible to win by lying down.

The "shop" that Jiang Yu had almost forgotten about now, and his experience of crossing over, seemed to have some unexpected effects.

Jiang Yu smiled and said, "Alright, I won't pretend anymore. You've seen it, the situation is what it is. Tell me what you think we should do now."

Once again, he used this ambiguous language against his enemy because he didn't know if the "shop" and the experience of crossing over could be of any help? And to what extent?

Ji Kang's expression turned serious: "You can't deceive me. Although I can't influence your consciousness, I can directly 'see' your consciousness. You have many doubts about your own identity."

"Let me explain it to you. You're a Stitcher from a very advanced civilization."

"Not only stitching in consciousness but also in time, and also very rare cross-universe stitching!"

"Your role is to help your civilization help itself, which, to be honest, is almost like acting shamelessly."

"You might not know, but some civilizations' shameless tactics can be disgustingly appalling."

Ji Kang gave only a few concepts, but no further explanation, clearly not intending to explain too thoroughly.

But that was enough, at least Jiang Yu understood that his crossing was definitely premeditated, and it was done with very abstract, cutting-edge technology by contemporary standards.

Ji Kang clearly had some concerns: "This civilization of humanity is truly interesting, repeatedly breaking my understanding of third-rate civilizations."

"To be honest, this task is more exhausting than dealing with a second-rate civilization."

"And now a Stitcher has appeared."

The problem had become complicated.

He paused before adding, "Well, considering your uniqueness, I'll let you leave this star system. Go on, go wherever you want, and you can take your family with you."

But Jiang Yu shook his head: "I'm not going anywhere!"

"This is a one-time offer," Ji Kang said. "You might want to think it over before answering me."

Unable to manipulate consciousness to change Jiang Yu's cognition made Ji Kang very uncomfortable.

Jiang Yu laughed: "I've decided to take a big gamble. When my life is in danger, I'm betting that the one who set up the protective layer for my consciousness will help me, help humanity to get through the tough time!"

"You can't attack me on the level of consciousness, so you can't influence me."

"If you don't stop the attack right now, I will immediately find a weapon to commit suicide! You might want to think it over before answering me, but I'll give you half a minute."

Jiang Yu thought to himself: "You said you could see my thoughts clearly, well then, take a good look!"

Jiang Yu faced Ji Kang with a back-against-the-wall stance, and it was then that he suddenly understood the feelings Logic had when he acted as the Deterrer years ago.

The world thought Logic's job was easy, but in fact, this job required resolute determination and an unwavering will.

Yet these were two conditions that people often found difficult to meet.

Ordinary Dark Forest deterrence was useless, as an ordinary Dark Forest Strike for the creators of Paradise amounted to delivering their own heads on a platter.

Deterrence had to be based on the opponent having great concerns, and Jiang Yu believed the person or organization that allowed him to travel through time should be able to instill great concerns in the creators of Paradise.

Otherwise, Ji Kang wouldn't have been so kind as to spare him and his family.

If it came to that, humanity would be reduced to just his family, and Jiang Yu would only be able to use clones or intelligent robots to extend humanity's existence, which would seriously alter the form of humans.

In this time of weakness, one wrong move, and humanity could be completely extinguished or annihilated by other civilizations that couldn't tell Jiang Yu was a Stitcher.

In doing so, the creators of Paradise would achieve their goal, while keeping themselves out of the equation.

Ji Kang looked at Jiang Yu for a long time before sighing, "The former Trisolaran Civilization taught you well in deterring enemies more powerful than yourselves!"

He added, "The current situation is not something I can resolve alone. Wait a moment."

After he finished speaking, Ji Kang's expressions gradually became rigid, and finally, his face was devoid of expression, his eyes also lost their sparkle.

Jiang Yu's heart stirred with excitement, was the other party consulting their superiors? This indicated that his own deterrence was effective.

About two or three minutes later, a sparkle returned to Ji Kang's eyes: "Alright, it seems I've made this trip for nothing!"

Jiang Yu, however, dared not let his guard down, "Immediately stop all interference and harm towards humanity!"

"We have already stopped," Ji Kang replied with a smile. "You don't need to continue looking so fierce."

Jiang Yu shook his head, "Until humanity is capable of escaping from your hands, I will always maintain enough vigilance."

"In that case, you're going to have a very exhausting time for a very long period in the future," Ji Kang said.

"Better than becoming your nourishment!" retorted Jiang Yu. "Remove Paradise, and never let it appear within the human activity area again."

"No problem, it will be removed in twenty minutes, and you won't see Paradise for at least several hundred light-years," Ji Kang replied with a smile.

"You also don't need to worry about us monitoring you, because we are also quite busy."

Jiang Yu pursed his lips and smiled, "The more you explain, the more I feel you are guilty!"

Ji Kang shook his head with a smile, "Your civilization is very interesting, and you're also quite amusing. I just don't want your future days to be too dull."

He stretched leisurely, "Alright, I'm leaving now. If we can meet again, that would be a long time from now.

"Before parting, I'll give humanity a hint: The universe is like a grand stage, where all the plays are already written, and our arrival on stage is merely going through the motions."

Ji Kang waved his hand, and the communication ended.

Jiang Yu wiped the sweat from his forehead. Was the crisis really resolved just like that? He still felt as if he were dreaming.

When Jiang Yu re-entered the conference room, everyone was in a state of shock because Paradise had suddenly vanished, and that massive gravitational source also seemed to be moving away from the New Continent Star System.

Only then did Jiang Yu feel a sense of reality: "Thanks to Logic, thanks to the Dark Forest, humanity has once again survived a catastrophe."