Above The Sky
Chapter 1202: 182: The Labyrinth Master Who Failed to Fish but Instead Blew Up the Fish (Writer's Block Short Chapter)_2

Chapter 1202: Chapter 182: The Labyrinth Master Who Failed to Fish but Instead Blew Up the Fish (Writer’s Block Short Chapter)_2

Why wait to use the Silver Chip to see the opponent’s details, if not now?

At this very moment, because of Ian and others’ words, the Fourth Energy Level powerhouse observing them also focused his gaze here.

Several Fourth Energy Level individuals who initially didn’t care much about the Exotic Species Research Institute sat up with a ‘thud’ and looked seriously at the camera pointed at Anfa when they saw the Twilight Hourglass and Origin Quality Chip.

“The Southern Ridge Dragon Worship has discovered an important facility!”

The first to speak was, of course, Carlos Sertar. The Crown Prince slapped his thigh and, ignoring his son’s recent revelation of the Heart Light Body prototype, directly adjusted the camera, pointing seriously at Ian and others: “Everyone, let’s cut to the chase. Who among us will go to protect…”

The first to speak was the Crown Prince Carlos, and naturally, the first to act was the King of the Mountain.

The King of the Mountain’s prosthetic vanished instantly, and the Crown Prince merely shrugged: “Seems nothing needs to be said. The power of motherly love is touching after all.”

“Let me see your future.”

While the Fourth Energy Levels were confronting and communicating with each other, Ian had already extended his hand, placing it on the Twilight Hourglass.

A silver-blue light shone from his eyes as Ian held his breath, fully concentrating on immersing himself in the Silver Chip.

[Simulated Origin Quality Calculation Chip·Second Layer Derivative]

[Fourth Energy Level·Lacking Energy Supply·Core·Edible]

[A core chip derived from the core Origin Quality Calculation Chip that operated all the automatic facilities of the second layer shelter of the pre-era civilization of Terra, with a lower level of authority]

[Unable to fully operate due to isolation from the Energy System]

[Contained Primordial Essence: 9.2451 core units]

[…]

Haha, a chip with only 9 points of Origin Quality, quite reminiscent of the chip shards in Anfa’s hand which only have 3 points of Origin Quality—however, speaking of, the chip Anfa holds is clearly a shard of the core chip, while this chip here is merely a derivative.

Ian realized that even if it wasn’t a trap, a typical explorer who obtained the Origin Quality Chip wouldn’t be able to start it; it would have to be a Fourth Energy Level powerhouse to infuse it with Origin Quality.

And how much infusion is needed? Would it reduce focus, lower power? Would it increase the possibility of being ambushed? Perhaps… the death of Carlos that Ian foresaw was due to Carlos encountering similar temptation and accident in subsequent actions?

If not a Fourth Energy Level, wanting to know the exact function of the chip, and directly controlling the operation of the Twilight Hourglass, restarting it… would require possessing the Silver Chip!

After all, if a non-prophet holds the Silver Chip, they would not possibly know of the Echoes of the Pioneer targeting him in the Exotic Species Research Institute, or the terrifying Dark Gold Dragon… This insight relies on Ian’s powerful Foresight View; otherwise, it’s theoretically impossible to foresee a Dark Gold True Dragon that has never appeared on Terra Continent—it has nothing to do with this world and leaves Terra upon emerging.

If everything was normal, and Ian’s ability wasn’t so absurd, he would definitely use the Silver Chip to bypass the authority when he realized the chip couldn’t be directly used, to control the second layer situation.

Ian, of course, wouldn’t foolishly use the Silver Chip like this.

Instead, he directly skipped the second layer—Ian directly manipulated the Silver Chip to break through the second-layer limits and probe the third layer’s database!

——The Dark Gold Colossus Dragon shouldn’t have high access to the Exotic Species Research Institute. It makes sense since all the authority belonged to the Pioneer, whose soul shattered, and the Silver Chip with authority is with me. Even if the Rites of the Star Gods still has a portion left, it’s only the portion with the Bloodline authority!

Ian was as clear-headed as a mirror: “So the Dark Gold Colossus Dragon can manipulate the Bloodline detection authority, but is powerless over the chip system—it may still trap almost everyone who isn’t a prophet, but to me, you’ve exposed your existence and revealed a weakness!”

In merely an instant, Ian, possessing the highest access to the Exotic Species Research Institute, directly obtained all the data from the third layer of the Institute!

Whether it was the map, research plans, internal resources, or personnel lists… everything was copied and stored by the Silver Chip!

But precisely because of this, Ian, who was initially somewhat exuberant, showed a slight change in expression.

“What?” He frowned, muttering under his breath: “How could it be!”

“The main core of the Simulated Origin Quality Calculation Chip… is on the third layer?!”

At the same time.

Just as the King of the Mountain’s prosthetic with some Fourth Energy Level power engaged and was about to reach Ian and others’ side.

Deep in the profound earth, an awareness awoke, eyes opening like molten lava.

[Who… could reach the second layer core…]

[What… accessed the third layer’s core database?]

At first still a bit sluggish, but quickly, the awareness in the darkness fully awakened, the being originally in absolute control and observing everything from a state of calm couldn’t help but reveal a surprised expression: [How could it be——Could it be, the other part of the Rites of the Star Gods…]

[But it’s impossible… no, possibly… but uncertain…]

Rustle, the awareness in the darkness slightly moved, seemingly trying to leave this deep palce, return to the near-surface crust layer—but soon, it calmed down: [Wait… the number of new era sublimators on the surface is too many… this might be one of their traps?]

[I can’t guarantee whether they’ve obtained the chip shards, reverse-engineered the Key… if this is a trap they use to lure me out…]

Prolonged silence, then a low chuckle: [Interesting… in so many years, this is also the strongest batch]

[Then let’s test it]

In that instant.

The entire Exotic Species Research Institute began to shake violently.

Rumble——like an earthquake, tremors swept the entire ruins, both the underground and surface ruins began to tremble, causing a look of astonishment to appear on the faces of the Exploration Team members, and the many advance team and logistics personnel turned shocked, seeing more anomalies due to their widespread distribution.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

In the district of the second layer shelter, one emergency elevator after another suddenly rose; most of these elevators were hidden within corridors, or around the streets, for the emergency evacuation of shelter residents—and now, its usage is vastly different.

All at once, everyone heard the faint roars of dragons… and ferocious, terrifying beast roars!

The elevator doors opened, and immediately, a slew of bizarrely shaped, either clad in metal armor or dreadfully fearsome dragon beasts roared and rushed out, hunting down all abnormal life auras throughout the entire second layer!

In no time, the second layer was filled with the shrieks and angry roars of beast dragon beasts, extremely terrifying, like a surging flood tide sweeping through the entire shelter!

The dangerous atmosphere and beast’s breath instantly turned the once-calm shelter into a paradise for monster hunting!

“What happened?”

“Ruins mutation! Someone triggered an essential object, and the creatures in the Ruins Labyrinth have started to swarm out!”

In the area where Aina and Gaer originally fought, nearly all Exploration Teams had gathered apart from Ian’s group, and the two leading young generation figures, amid looking for a step, brightened their eyes, glancing towards a nearby dragon beast tide with a look of joy and somewhat relieved smiles.

——At long last, the step arrived!

“Let’s cease for now and fight against the beast tide.”

The young Imperial Grandson with blonde hair in a ponytail offered the invitation, and though the white-haired wolf youth showed a disdainful expression, he still nodded: “Let us see who slaughters more Dragon Heads to decide the winner!”

They clearly didn’t regard those formidable, seemingly modified Magical Beasts in their eyes.

On the other side.

“Oops.” Withdrawing his hand, Ian, having gained the information he wanted, instantly sensed the arrival of these monsters. His expression remained calm, clearly not finding this matter strange: “As expected, it can’t confirm if I’m using the Silver Chip to manipulate the authority—yet it would suspect and test.”

“It failed to trap my weaknesses with a setup… so it directly began using brute force to flush fish.” Ian turned to the others, most displaying a relaxed demeanor with an ‘as expected’ look. He smiled, saying: “After waiting for so long, the real Labyrinth Master finally took action.”

“Prepare to stretch your muscles, folks. The exploration ahead is likely to grow increasingly difficult.”