"A remarkable invention. But where exactly did you get that conclusion about its power?" Tingyun's gaze followed Serval's movements, and upon hearing her words, she instinctively asked.
"…" Faced with this question, Serval looked up at the sky, feeling a bit embarrassed.
Could she admit that the unstable prototype had been tested on Gepard?
Compared to the cheerful mood on Godzilla's side, Yukong seemed much busier.
"General, are you sure you don't need me to return and take charge?" Yukong frowned slightly and asked.
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"Don't worry, the Sky-Faring Commission won't fall apart just because one helm master is missing. In fact, Lady Yukong may find upon returning that your subordinates can now handle things independently."
Hearing this, Yukong shook her head helplessly.
"But we're dealing with a Emanator of Destruction—Phantylia, who's best at mental manipulation.
And now Phantylia is also being aided by the Abundance followers... sigh, troubled times indeed."
Thinking of all these worries, Yukong felt even more exhausted.
"The Xianzhou isn't that fragile. We Cloud Knights are duty-bound to protect it!" Jing Yuan said seriously, then reverted to his usual lazy demeanor.
"So, Lady Yukong, the burden you bear is heavy. This concerns the future of millions of Xianzhou people. Please proceed cautiously."
"I know that without you telling me. Just hurry up and think of something." She replied irritably.
After a bit more conversation, the communication ended.
After a moment of silence, Yukong turned to look at the rising and falling black mountain range, her eyes calm and unreadable.
...
Sleep can solve eighty percent of the world's problems, so Godzilla decided to take his problems into his dreams.
"What a strange thing, and what a presence it has."
A mass of masks appeared in Godzilla's dream—a creature without a head, holding a mask, staring at Godzilla with a voice that seemed naturally synthesized.
It suddenly appeared in Godzilla's dream and locked eyes with him.
Godzilla's vertical pupils lit up as he stared at the creature for a long moment. The next second—
"Bang!"
With a tail swipe—fast, accurate, and forceful—the figure seemed gravely wounded, flailing mid-air, accompanied by a loud crashing sound.
Godzilla ignored it and simply watched silently as the figure dropped like a torn sack, landing with a thud.
"No one cares if Aha's okay... Aha's so embarrassed."
Realizing he couldn't get close like this, Aha got up as if nothing had happened and approached quickly again.
He didn't care at all that the giant beast in front of him had just whacked him.
The Aeon of Joy / Elation, Aha—one of the most unpredictable of the Aeons. You might encounter Them anywhere, including the Astral Express, although the crew might need to cut power temporarily depending on how much chaos They stirs.
"You look like fun! You actually put an oven in your body. Can you teach Aha? Aha wants one too!"
Aha brought his face close to Godzilla's. This time, Godzilla stood up.
Slowly rising, Aha still smiled behind his mask, trying to approach again—
"Bang!"
A home run!
This time Aha flew right out of the dream. Who knows where he ended up, but faintly, Godzilla heard his voice from above:
"Aha's so embarrassed!"
"The Joyful Aha—what's that guy doing in my dream?" When Aha appeared in Godzilla's dream, Godzilla took control of his dream on purpose. He usually didn't bother.
As for why Aha got in, it was mainly because he always radiated a kind of magnetic field. Those who could sense it could enter.
As for the purpose... probably just for fun.
The tail curled incomprehensibly. After thinking for a moment, Godzilla decided not to think about it anymore.
Aha always acted without any pattern—rather than focusing on him, it was better to get more sleep.
Just like that, unnoticed by anyone, the joyful Aeon quietly came and quietly left.
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Herta Space Station, click.
Ruan Mei stood together with Herta—an encounter between two geniuses.
"Yo, long time no see. What brings you here?"
Herta, with one hand on her hip, took the initiative to speak.
"A brief collision of inspiration sparked a new idea. The place I was at earlier was closest to you, so I came."
"Welcome. I wish your experiment success in advance."
"Miracles of life can't be achieved by blessings alone, but thank you for yours."
Ruan Mei smiled faintly. Just as she was about to leave the platform, several Meow Meow Cakes darted out from some corner and circled around her, meowing softly.
"These little guys of yours have already caused quite a bit of trouble on my space station. Say, did you make a few new ones again?"
Herta keenly noticed the small creatures following behind Ruan Mei.
Ruan Mei smiled slightly.
Seeing this, Herta said helplessly, "Alright then, since you've already raised them, a few more won't make a difference."
After Ruan Mei left the station last time, she placed the Meow Meow Cakes on the space station.
These creations, while cute, were not weak in causing mischief. But Herta didn't care—it wasn't her responsibility.
"I've still got things to do, I'm logging off. Do as you like, your permissions are still active." With these parting words, the Herta puppet in front of Ruan Mei stopped moving.
That's just Herta's style—use and discard as needed.
Ruan Mei was used to it and continued walking slowly.
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Herta's office.
"Screwllum, is it done?"
"Conclusion: hidden operation completed, ready for launch."
"Good. If Ruan Mei saw it, who knows what she'd do."
Hearing Screwllum's response, Herta nodded.
Although she had previously said on Jarilo that Ruan Mei could join them, actually letting Ruan Mei get involved would be a nightmare.
Currently, they were only conducting experiments and collecting data in the Simulated Universe.
But if Ruan Mei got involved—she could extract data and replicate them!
The Swarm insects had already bid farewell to the world, but "essence and execution are ever-present."
Herta didn't want to start cleaning up the mess so soon.
More accurately, she never wanted to clean up messes at all!
...
At the same time, a massive star-devouring beast drifting in the universe suddenly changed its course of action. Even the aura emanating from its body steadily increased during its slumber.
And the direction it was heading—was indeed towards...
As it moved farther away, an unfathomable laughter seemed to echo across the universe.
...
Time quietly stumbled forward and finally, after much anticipation, took a step.
"Mr. Argenti, let's have a duel!" Yanqing said excitedly.
Hearing Yanqing's words, Argenti nodded: "A spar between those refined and forged by the harshest trials!"
As a knight of honor among the Knights of Beauty, his combat strength went without saying.
Moreover, most Knights of Beauty wandered the stars alone, fighting powerful foes from various worlds and spreading the doctrine of Beauty. The weak among them had long since been eliminated.
When it came to sparring, neither of them was the type to drag things out. In just a few moves, the battle began.
"Lord Yanqing really is full of energy—he's completely forgotten the General's instructions."
Watching the clash of blades, Yukong sighed.
She vaguely remembered that the General had told Yanqing to build a good relationship.
Still, Yanqing was indeed "building" that relationship—through combat.
"By the way, Lady Yukong, has something happened in Luofu? Why do you always look so troubled?"
Tingyun turned her head and asked in confusion.
"Hmm? Just some minor issues," Yukong shook her head.
The problems Luofu faced weren't ones Tingyun could solve. Right now, Tingyun just needed to be well.
While they spoke, the duel had already reached its conclusion.
A draw.
"Your sword's sharpness is truly awe-inspiring. Only one who understands the beauty of the blade can coexist so harmoniously with it. Just as I expected—you are indeed one who understands true beauty. May I introduce you to the Goddess of Beauty, Idrila..."
As Argenti continued his endless praise, Yukong's mouth twitched slightly.
Everything about sparring with Argenti was fine—except that when it came to preaching Idrila, he always found new angles.
"A splendid match. Truly worthy of those who walk with the stars—your martial skill is exceptional."
At that moment, Gepard walked over.
Seeing Gepard, Argenti's eyes lit up.
Besides Godzilla, the biggest surprise Argenti encountered on Jarilo was indeed Gepard—
Because he acknowledged that the lady Idrila, Goddess of Beauty, possessed unmatched beauty!
While everyone was complimenting each other, the still-sleeping Godzilla's tail slightly lifted and gently swayed.
His eyelids lifted slightly, and Godzilla looked toward the sky.
His powerful instincts told him—
Someone had brought him takeout.