pertwk Chapter 878 The Protoss' Experiment
Chapter 878 The Protoss' Experiment
"Your Majesty, I have discovered that although these remains vary in shape, they all share some common characteristics."
"What features?" Jiang Yulan asked curiously.
Ji Changyue handed the metal fragment to Jiang Yulan, pointing to the patterns on it.
"Look at these patterns."
Jiang Yulan examined it carefully, her brows gradually furrowing.
"These patterns... seem to be some kind of cultivation technique?"
Ji Changyue said in a deep voice, "This is the method of evolution..."
"Evolutionary methods?!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed.
"You mean..." Jiang Yulan's voice trembled slightly.
"These remains are all products of the divine race's evolutionary method," Ji Changyue's voice was icy. "Or rather—"
"They were all 'experiments' in the Protoss' experiments with various evolutionary methods."
The female warriors gasped in shock.
Experimental subject.
This word made everyone's hearts sink.
"But..." Yao Suyun frowned, "If these remains are all experimental subjects of the evolution method, then why have they turned into this state?"
"And they possess such immense power?"
Ji Changyue remained silent for a moment.
"I suspect..."
Her voice became low.
"These experiments may have failed."
"fail?"
"That's right." Ji Changyue nodded. "Although the evolutionary methods of the gods are powerful, if things go astray, unpredictable consequences can result."
Her gaze swept over the wreckage, a hint of seriousness flashing in her eyes.
"Your Majesty, I suspect that these 'experimental subjects' encountered serious problems during their evolution. Their genetic sequences were distorted, their souls were corrupted, and they ultimately became this horrific creature."
"but--"
She paused.
"Even in this state, they still retain the immense power bestowed upon them by the evolutionary process. That's why they are so powerful."
"Changyue makes a good point."
Jiang Yulan handed the fragment back to Ji Changyue.
"These patterns bear an astonishing resemblance to the evolutionary technique I cultivate!!"
Ying Yuehen walked up to a set of remains and examined it carefully.
"I also sensed a familiar aura of evolutionary magic emanating from these remains."
Her voice was tinged with shock.
"This feeling... is fundamentally connected to the evolutionary method I've been cultivating!!"
"Me too." Sun Meiling nodded. "The evolutionary traces on these remains are exactly the same as the cultivation techniques we practice."
"Owner……"
Jiang Yulan looked at Lin Qiye.
"The deeper secrets of evolution may be hidden here."
"If we can find relevant records..."
Lin Qiye nodded slightly.
"Continue exploring."
"Yes!"
The female warriors immediately sprang into action.
They spread out and carefully searched every wreckage, every piece of debris, and every corner around them.
Time passed by, second by second.
In this eerie ruin, there is no distinction between day and night, only endless darkness and deathly silence.
But the female warriors became more and more excited as they searched.
Because they discovered that the secrets of evolution were truly hidden here!
"Master!! I found it!!"
Ji Changyue's voice suddenly rang out, filled with barely concealed excitement.
Lin Qiye walked over and his gaze fell on a metal box in her hand.
"What is this?"
"I don't know," Ji Changyue shook her head, "but the patterns on this box are closely related to the Evolution Method."
"and……"
A glint of light flashed in her eyes.
"There seems to be some kind of mechanism on this box; I am unable to open it at the moment."
Lin Qiye reached out and gently touched the box.
"Buzz—!!"
A dark golden light flashed across the surface of the box.
The next moment—
Click!
The box opened by itself!!
Ji Changyue's eyes widened, her face filled with shock.
"Master... how did you do that?"
Lin Qiye did not answer.
His gaze fell on the inside of the box.
There, lying quietly, was a piece of pitch-black metal.
The metal sheet was only the size of a palm, and its surface was engraved with dense divine script.
Lin Qiye picked up the metal piece, closed his eyes, and slowly probed it with his divine sense.
The next moment—
Countless pieces of information flooded into his mind like a tidal wave.
Those were articles, experimental records, and reflections on various evolutionary methods...
Although many parts are blurred due to the passage of time, the core content is still clearly discernible.
After a long while, Lin Qiye opened his eyes.
"This is……"
His voice carried a hint of solemnity.
"A record of the Protoss's various evolutionary methods..."
Ji Changyue froze upon hearing the words "evolution method".
"The evolutionary methods of the Protoss...recorded?"
Her voice trembled with disbelief.
"Master, is this...is this real?"
Lin Qiye nodded slightly.
"It's true."
His voice was calm, yet carried a hint of solemnity.
"According to these records, the Protoss created countless methods of evolution."
"Each method of evolution represents a possibility of evolution."
"And these remains..."
His gaze swept over the surrounding blackened remains.
"They are all 'failures' produced during the Protoss's experimental evolution method."
Jiang Yulan and the others exchanged glances, their faces filled with shock.
"A failed product?"
"That's right." Lin Qiye handed the metal plate to Ji Changyue. "See for yourselves."
Ji Changyue took the metal plate and slowly probed it with her divine sense.
The next moment—
Her face turned deathly pale instantly.
"This...this is..."
Her voice was trembling.
This is a record of experiments conducted with countless lives on the line!
"Countless lives?"
Yao Suyun came over and took the metal piece.
Her face also turned deathly pale instantly.
"My God... so many..."
"How is this possible..."
The other female warriors also passed around the metal piece.
With each one they saw, their faces grew even paler.
"Ten million test subjects..."
"Thirty million test subjects..."
"One hundred million experimental subjects..."
The numbers are shocking!!
These gods, in their quest to create the perfect "ultimate being," experimented on hundreds of millions of lives!
"It's too cruel..." Sun Meiling murmured to herself, her voice trembling uncontrollably.
"This isn't cruelty," Jiang Yulan shook her head, her voice icy. "This is madness."
"The madness of the Protoss."
Her gaze swept over the wreckage, a complex light flashing in her eyes.
"These experimental subjects are all races created by the gods."
"They were created for one purpose only—to become the perfect 'ultimate being'."
"But in the end, they all failed."
"A failed product..."
Her voice carried a hint of sarcasm.
"It was simply abandoned here, becoming eternal remains."
The female warriors fell silent.
Looking at the dark remains around them, they felt a surge of indescribable emotions.
Sympathy? Fear? Or...?
"Owner."
Jiang Yulan suddenly spoke, her voice carrying a hint of seriousness.
"I have a question."
"explain."
"These remains are all 'experiments' created by the gods."
Her gaze fell on Lin Qiye, a hint of unease flashing in her eyes.
"And what about us humans?"
"What about the Zerg?"
"And other races in the universe..."
Her voice grew softer and softer.
"Could they... also be 'experiments' created by the gods?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed.
This is a question they had never considered, yet it is terrifying to think about.
The Protoss were able to create these bizarre remains.
The Protoss are able to experiment with hundreds of millions of lives.
So, did they also create other races?
Humans? Zerg? Or... all life in the entire universe?
"impossible……"
Yao Suyun shook her head, but her voice clearly lacked confidence.
"Human history records have never mentioned anything about gods creating humankind..."
"Historical records?" Ji Changyue sneered. "How much of that historical record is true?"
"Human beings have only existed for a mere tens of thousands of years to reach this point."
"And the gods... according to these records, their existence is probably measured in hundreds of millions of years."
Her voice carried a hint of helplessness.
"How could we possibly know the truth?"
The female warriors fell silent once again.
An unprecedented sense of confusion welled up in their hearts.
If humanity really was an "experiment" created by the gods...
So where does their pursuit of evolution ultimately lead?
Is it to become the perfect "ultimate creature"?
Or will they become abandoned "failures" like these wrecks?
"Owner……"
Jiang Yulan looked at Lin Qiye, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
"If...if humanity really was created by gods..."
"So, our current evolution..."
Lin Qiye stood quietly in place, looking at the undisguised confusion and fear on the faces of Jiang Yulan and the others.
He could understand how they felt at that moment.
The blow is devastating when a person suddenly learns that their beliefs and pursuits may have been just an experiment designed by a higher being.
Lin Qiye's voice was calm, yet it clearly reached everyone's ears.
"You want to know if humans were created by gods?"
"Do we want to know if our current evolution is also just an experiment?"
The female warriors exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.
Lin Qiye looked at them quietly, his eyes deep and unfathomable.
"Then I'll tell you—"
"Even if humans were created by gods, so what?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed.
"Owner……"
"Let me finish speaking."
Lin Qiye raised his hand, interrupting them.
"So what if we were created by gods?"
"So what if our evolution was just an experiment?"
His voice was calm, yet it possessed a reassuring power.
"The past is the past, the present is the present."
"The gods created us, but the gods are gone."
"We are still alive."
"We are still evolving."
"We are constantly getting stronger."
"That's enough."
He turned around, his gaze falling on the giant metal tree standing in the distance.
"This tree was once a masterpiece of the gods."
"Those black-furred remains were once the work of the gods."
"But now, they've all become like this."
"The creations of the gods are not necessarily perfect."
"The Protoss's experiments may not necessarily succeed."
His voice carried a hint of sarcasm.
"If the gods truly created a perfect race, then how could they have perished?"
"If the gods truly grasped the ultimate secrets of evolution, how could they have gone extinct?"
"So," Lin Qiye's voice rang out again, "don't dwell on the past."
"Don't be bound by those so-called 'truths'."
"Who created us, where we came from—none of that matters."
"The important thing is, where are we going?"
A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
"Our goal is not to become the 'perfect beings' designed by the Protoss."
"Instead, they will surpass the gods and become beings even more powerful than them!!"
Upon hearing this, all the female war goddesses trembled simultaneously.
Surpassing the gods!!
To become an existence more powerful than the gods!!
What a grand goal this is!
"Master is right!!"
Jiang Yulan was the first to come to her senses, her eyes gleaming with fervent light.
"Who cares what the gods created?! Our goal now is to become stronger!!"
"Get stronger!!"
"Get stronger!!"
Other female warriors also responded, their voices converging into a torrent that echoed through the ruins.
"alright."
Lin Qiye raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.
"Continue exploring."
"There should be more records here."
"We must find them all and study them carefully."
"Yes!"
The female warriors responded in unison and continued their search.
……
Time slowly passed through this ruin.
Jiang Yulan and the others could no longer remember how long they had been walking through these ruins.
The only thing they knew was that as they went deeper, the wreckage they found became more and more powerful, and the metal fragments they discovered also increased.
The contents recorded in those metal fragments gave them a deeper understanding of the evolutionary methods of the gods.
The Protoss have created countless methods of evolution.
Each method of evolution represents a possibility of evolution.
Some evolutionary methods focus on physical enhancement, which can increase the physical strength of a life form to an incredible level.
Some evolutionary methods focus on soul tempering, enabling the spiritual power of a life form to reach terrifying levels.
Other evolutionary methods emphasize the comprehension of laws, enabling life forms to resonate directly with the laws of the universe and borrow their power.
Every method of evolution has its unique features and its limitations.
In order to create the perfect "ultimate creature", the Protoss continuously integrated, improved and experimented with these evolutionary methods.
But in the end, they all failed.
Those life forms that were experimented on either went berserk due to uncontrolled power, died due to genetic collapse, or went insane due to soul distortion.
None of them succeeded.
"No wonder the gods perished..."
Jiang Yulan murmured to herself, her voice tinged with emotion.
"They are too obsessed with creating perfect life, neglecting the complexity of life itself."
"A perfect life does not exist."
"Because life itself is full of flaws and contradictions."
Ji Changyue nodded: "My master once said that the best evolution method is not the most perfect, but the most suitable one."
"I finally understand that sentence now."
"Everyone's situation is different, and the suitable evolutionary method is also different."
"Forcibly pursuing so-called 'perfection' will only backfire."
Golden streaks of light, like shooting stars, pierced the dark sky, instantly breaking the silence above the ruins.
"Buzz—!!!"
A tremendous aura poured down from the sky, like an invisible mountain pressing down on the entire area. Almost instantly, the ten female war goddesses formed the most tight battle formation, dark gold patterns flowing wildly on their blood-red armor, and the protective light barrier of the Blood Demon Domain condensed into a dark gold giant shield in front of them.
Jiang Yulan felt a sharp pain between her brows. She could sense the terrifying fluctuations contained in that aura—a kind of pressure she had never felt before, completely different from the divine relics.
The moment that aura landed, a dazzling golden light suddenly burst forth in the dark starry sky!
At the center of the golden light was a figure.
The figure was clad in a pure white feathered robe, with enormous golden wings unfurling behind it. The feathers were as if cast from gold, shimmering with iridescent light. A dazzling halo hung above its head, its radiant light dispelling all the surrounding darkness.
The aura emanating from him was like a vast divine might, as if he were above heaven and earth, high above, and invincible.
Behind him, twenty women appeared simultaneously. Each of them wore magnificent armor, surrounded by a faint halo, and also had golden wings unfurled behind them, though on a smaller scale.
Their auras were identical to those of the leading man, yet each possessed its own unique charm.
Some are as aloof as frost, some as alluring as fire, and some as serene as the moon.
The leading man's gaze swept lightly over the ten female war goddesses, a playful smile curving his lips.
"Oh, there are people here?" His voice was as clear as a silver bell, yet it carried a condescending arrogance. "Didn't I say that no one is allowed to enter my Celestial Clan's territory without my permission?"
The twenty women beside him immediately knelt down, saying in unison respectfully, "Your Majesty, these...they are not from our side! We don't know them!"
Their voices echoed through the empty ruins, carrying a sense of humility and piety.
Jiang Yulan frowned, the aura of the Blood Demon Domain surging around her, and dark golden patterns spreading beneath her feet as if they were alive.
Her gaze was fixed on the leading man, her eyes flashing with vigilance and hostility.
"The Celestial Clan?" Ji Changyue's voice was as cold as frost.
Upon hearing this, the blond man chuckled softly, his wings slightly unfurling, radiating golden light.
"Never heard of it?" His gaze fell on Ji Changyue as if he were looking at an ant. "So you're not from Andromeda? I wonder which backward constellation you're from, that you've never heard of the Celestial Race! The Celestial Race is the noblest bloodline in Andromeda, and even in the entire Milky Way. Any race before us can only bow down and submit."
As soon as he finished speaking, the twenty women behind him simultaneously released astonishing auras—each aura was no less than that of a mid-stage Interstellar War God, and some even approached the late stage!
Jiang Yulan and the others instantly felt an immense sense of oppression, making it difficult to breathe.
"So strong..." Yao Suyun murmured softly, her brows furrowed.
The blond man's gaze swept over the ten female warriors.
"The aura emanating from you is quite interesting." His eyes narrowed slightly. "I'm giving you a chance to submit to me and become my slaves."
Upon hearing this, the twenty female war goddesses all wore expressions of taking it for granted, as if it were a matter of course.
The female leader, though kneeling on one knee, still looked up and glanced at Jiang Yulan and the others.
"What? Aren't you going to thank me?"
Her voice carried a hint of arrogance, "To be a slave to the God is a blessing you've accumulated over eight lifetimes! Do you know how many people in the entire Andromeda Sea would kneel before the God and beg for a slave spot?"
A cold glint flashed in Jiang Yulan's eyes, but she remained silent.
Seeing this, the female war goddess's smile deepened.
"Those who understand the times are wise. Lord Celestial is the most outstanding genius of this generation of the Celestial Clan. At such a young age, he has already broken through to the peak of the War God realm, and is only one step away from the Human King realm. Following him, your future will be limitless..."
The blond man stood with his hands behind his back, his golden wings fluttering gently behind him, creating a dazzling shower of light.
His gaze fell on Jiang Yulan and the others, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
Then, it took a step forward, radiating golden light and displaying an imposing aura.
"However, all I need under my command are women." His gaze fell on Lin Qiye, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "As for..."
"Noisy."
A cold voice came from behind.
The twenty women were slightly taken aback and looked in the direction of the voice.
The blond man's gaze also fell on Lin Qiye, and a playful smile appeared on his lips.
"interesting."
"How dare a male ant remain so calm in front of me?"
His voice carried a mixture of curiosity and disdain.
"I have seen countless self-proclaimed strongmen, but before me, they all knelt down and begged for mercy."
"You are the first ant to dare look at me with such eyes."
"But it doesn't matter."
"I'll give you a quick and painless death."
As soon as the words fell—
The atmosphere in the entire area suddenly froze.
Behind the blond man, twenty women simultaneously released their auras, ready to strike at any moment.
Jiang Yulan and the others were also ready to fight at any time.
however--
At that tense moment—
"Buzz—!!!"
A dark golden light suddenly shone brightly!
The blond man's pupils suddenly contracted.
He felt it!
"boom!!!"
A power powerful enough to destroy stars was hurtling towards him at an incredible speed!
"No--!!!"
The blond man let out a terrified scream.
He instinctively tried to dodge, but it was too late!
His body, before that light, was like a paper toy, easily torn apart, pulverized, and reduced to ashes!
The twenty female warriors behind him didn't even have a chance to react before they were instantly blasted into a bloody mist!
"hiss--!!!"
The ten female warriors beside Lin Qiye gasped in shock.
One strike!!
Just one strike!!
They annihilated twenty female war gods of interstellar war god level, as well as a Celestial race member far more powerful than them!
This is their master!
Their pride!
however--
"Buzz—!!!"
A terrifying aura suddenly erupted from the blood mist!
"Insects!!!"
An angry roar exploded across the starry sky!
The next moment—
The blood mist began to condense and reform wildly!
The blond man's figure slowly reformed under the pull of the laws, but this time, his aura was completely different from before!
"Buzz—!!!"
A dazzling golden halo suddenly appeared above his head!
The halo, like a small sun, radiated dazzling light, completely dispelling the surrounding darkness!
"court death"
The blond man's voice boomed like thunder in the starry sky, his face contorted with rage and fury.
His entire body radiated golden light, and his originally somewhat thin frame began to expand wildly!
His body suddenly grew taller, transforming into a hundred-meter-tall giant!
His body continued to grow exponentially, like a moving mountain!
Two hundred meters!!
Three hundred meters!!
Four hundred meters!!
500 meters!!!
In the blink of an eye, the blond man had transformed into a golden giant five hundred meters tall!