Chapter ( 40 )
Zhen Chen stood on a mountain ridge and asked Zi Mo, "Zi Mo, do we have any void stones to create a storage device?"
Zi Mo checked for a moment and replied, "We only have small void stones. If you want to create a storage device, it can only be about a kilometer in size. Will that work?"
Zhen Chen nodded and said, "That's fine. Give me the basic materials. I want to make a small storage device for Xin Lan."
In front of Zhen Chen, three small void stones, some shiny silver metals, a few colorful energy stones, and some small tools appeared. Zhen Chen melted the void stones with fire energy.
He then shaped the silver metals into a circular form and embedded the energy stones inside. The metal ring was about three feet in diameter. Zhen Chen used a small carving knife to engrave intricate patterns, energy runes, and tiny formations on the ring.
The embedded energy stones and the small formations were connected by energy veins, allowing them to interact. The largest formation among them was a void formation, made with void runes. Zhen Chen poured molten liquid from the void stones into the runes as energy veins. Once the formation activated, a kilometer-wide empty space appeared inside the metal ring.
Zhen Chen then connected the remaining small formations and infused them with energy. The entire metal ring lit up with various energy patterns and formations, glowing brightly.
After carefully inspecting it, Zhen Chen took out some clear crystals and beautiful pearls. He mixed the two and melted them into a shimmering liquid.
He controlled the glowing liquid with a few hand gestures, spreading it as a layer over the metal ring. Then, he purified the fire energy into water energy and froze the metal ring.
Finally, the metal ring transformed into a beautiful, glowing piece of art. Zhen Chen used a small engraving tool to carve floral patterns on the ring and examined it closely.
Satisfied, Zhen Chen used his spiritual awareness to control the formation on the metal ring. The ring gradually shrank and transformed into a small, elegant ring that fell into Zhen Chen's hand. He smiled and said, "She'll definitely love it."
Zi Mo laughed and said, "Wow... You've only been studying for a few days, and you can already create a universe-level weapon. Impressive! You're a natural at crafting weapons."
Zhen Chen chuckled and flew back to the relaxation house. The ring he had created was not just a storage device but also contained other abilities.
It could be used for both offense and defense, and it could store energy. In the middle of a fierce battle, if his energy ran out, the ring could act as a power bank to replenish it. However, it needed to be recharged after each use.
The ring's size could be adjusted at will, and it was embedded with light and life energy stones, along with a healing formation. Zhen Chen had made it a versatile tool, and it had only taken him half a day to complete. Zi Mo was praising Zhen Chen's crafting skills.
When Zhen Chen returned to the relaxation house, he entered the token. Xin Lan was still practicing, so Zhen Chen discussed with Zi Mo.
"Zi Mo, have you decided what we should store in the token?"
Currently, the token already contained various items, mostly looted from the Stone Family. Zi Mo sat down on a chair and said, "In the factions' worlds, they only have cultivation resources... They don't make anything else."
"In your human world, you have everything except cultivation resources. These are two completely opposite worlds. So, we'll store everything in the token. Especially cooking tools, spices... snacks, and good sauces... Oh, and movies too. We should also fill the fridge with Coke."
Zhen Chen: "..."
Zi Mo continued, "We should also add some good wine, dried meat, instant noodles... and some fruit jams, ice cream..."
Zhen Chen shook his head and said, "When did you become such a foodie? I didn't even notice, Zi Mo."
Zi Mo patted Zhen Chen's shoulder and said, "In this boring system, only delicious food can make me happy... Even if it doesn't help me, it tastes good..."
Zhen Chen had thought Zi Mo was planning to take some weapons, but it turned out he just wanted to stock up on food. Zhen Chen sighed and nodded, saying, "Alright, I'll arrange the food. But let me ask you... Are guns and other weapons useless? What about advanced missiles and other weapons? Are they useless too?"
Zi Mo shook his head. Then he said, "No, no. Nothing is useless. Everything can be useful if used correctly. Even food is useful."
Zhen Chen nodded and said, "Alright. Let me out. I'll go find some items."
Zi Mo smiled and said, "Just think about adding delicious things. I'll pull everything in here."
After Zhen Chen went outside, he flew into the sky at high speed. He was heading towards Russia. He wanted to get some weapons, especially heavy weapons.
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Russian Territory...
In a defense base, warning lights flashed in an underground storage area where ballistic missiles were stored. Alarms blared. Officers and soldiers tried to report the situation to headquarters, but an energy field blocked all communication signals, leaving them in chaos.
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Israel...
At a border outpost equipped with a missile defense system, a duty officer monitoring the computer screen shouted in alarm.
"Colonel...! We've lost contact with all our deployed missiles!"
The colonel immediately grabbed the communication device and ordered, "All teams, standby! All teams, standby! We're under a sneak attack. Prepare to counterattack!"
Then he yelled at the officer, "What are you doing?! Call the air force immediately! We're all going to die!"
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United States...
A secret military base on the coast of Hawaii.
All the officers, staff, and soldiers in the base were unconscious. However, the door to the high-tech weapons storage room was wide open, and the entire hall was completely empty.
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North Korea...
In an underground tunnel housing long-range missile bases.
The area, which once held large nuclear-tipped missiles, was now completely empty, not even a single screw remained. The place was eerily quiet, except for the sound of soldiers snoring. Hundreds of people lay on the ground, fast asleep.
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Zhen Chen flew over the ocean, smiling as he said, "I didn't expect stealing weapons to be this easy. Ah... If I had known, I should've looked for more places. What about tanks? They're so boring. I don't like tanks. What about a submarine? But I don't even have anywhere to go underwater. It's better to just steal more weapons. Hahaha."
That day, military bases and secret facilities around the world reported a single headline: "Alien Attack."
The report detailed the mysterious disappearance of weapons, leaving no trace. The amount of missing weaponry was terrifying, and with no clues, it was classified as an extremely bizarre incident. Emergency meetings were held worldwide, and top leaders discussed the situation.
Their concern was that if these weapons were used against them, a world war could break out overnight, potentially leading to the extinction of the human race. All nations put their armies on high alert, preparing to respond to an enemy that could strike at any moment.
The current situation was referred to as "hours before World War III," and top officials and staff in every country were working around the clock in emergency communication rooms. The public remained unaware, as the news was tightly controlled, and people went about their daily lives as usual. The leaders, however, were filled with dread, knowing that a catastrophic event was imminent.
Zhen Chen, unaware of the chaos he had caused, was now considering stealing some luxury cars from a high-end electric car showroom in New York.
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Time passed slowly, and the next morning arrived. Zhen Chen and Xin Lan were having breakfast at a café near the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Xin Lan listened with fascination as Zhen Chen told her about the various factions in the universe, amazed by what she heard. Zhen Chen was sharing what he had learned from his ancestral memories.
After breakfast, Zhen Chen asked, "So... where do you want to go next?"
Xin Lan thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "As long as you're with me, I'm happy to go anywhere."