[I learned from uncle and grandfather...]
[Why are you learning from a stubborn old man and a dead person?! Listen to me!]
Unlike other rules violations, secretly communicating with their juniors and using soul waves, the exploration teams use different methods.
Ian and his team don’t need to use such cheating methods at all.
Because before this, the Third Energy Level King of the Mountain’s homunculus had already arrived on the second level and reached the team’s location at the fastest speed.
——I came in person, no need for cheating communication!
The silver-haired noblewoman raised her hand, signaling Sio not to speak much, then said to Ian Anfa and Yisen Gard: "Each of the exobeasts you killed just now possessed extraordinary technology — they seem ordinary, but in reality, they may be the most essential technologies of the entire Exotic Species Research Institute."
"It’s even fair to say that they are the beginnings of Terra’s Way of Ascension now... However, today’s Terra People have long lost these original technologies, having to redevelop and start researching from scratch, so progress is slow."
"And now, here, they have the opportunity to complete their initial foundation and continue the ’Second Ascension Revolution’ based on this."
The words of the True Dragon, even holders of Dragon Blood like Sio and Anfa couldn’t understand; it was Yisen Gard who seemed to ponder, having heard similar terms somewhere.
But Ian understood directly, his heart suddenly clear: "I see... It seems that the opening of the Ascension Path back then, what the Pioneers did, was ’Terra’s First Ascension Revolution’, equivalent to, even surpassing the Industrial Revolution of Earth, a massive era change."
"And now, whether my Arcane Pathway or various grand plans of the Confederation, in essence, are ’Terra’s Second Ascension Revolution!’ It’s just that my path has already been designated as successful, so I am the Pioneer of this generation!"
It was only now that he truly understood the significance of the system he established for today’s Terra civilization.
The King of the Mountain continued hurriedly: "Precisely because of this, Fourth Energy Level powerhouses from various countries have begun to confront each other — they don’t allow such technology to fall into other hands. If you continue to explore, the battles and dangers you encounter will far surpass before — because other exploration teams might really attack!"
"Moreover, before that, the open and covert struggles between Fourth Energy Level powerhouses will unfold; they won’t be able to focus all their energy on the ruins... can you understand this danger? My homunculus is here now, if you wish to exit, I can protect you to leave safely."
After speaking, the King of the Mountain stood quietly, gaze like molten lava, observing the young ones before him.
All the young people’s gazes turned towards the pondering Ian.
He whispered to himself: "Such an overt scheme — but this is also your final trump card. Taking out the bottom barrel items to create the final chaos, no wonder... no wonder you would directly leave Terra without hesitation six years ago."
"If you stayed in Terra, the Confederation nations would undoubtedly tear you to pieces once they figured it out... But at the same time, having completed your ’Second Revolution’, you wouldn’t need Terra anymore!"
Though he spoke incoherently, the others had no understanding of what the ’Prophet’ was saying, but Ian himself fully understood the intentions of the ’Dark Gold Colossus Dragon’.
He squinted his eyes, softly saying: "It seems, the one actively stepping into a dead end isn’t me, but you."
He lifted his head, looking at the Mountain King, pointing to the pedestal still holding the Origin Core Chip behind him: "Does this mean that I don’t have to hand over this anomaly?"
The King of the Mountain’s homunculus shook his head: "Bringing such a thing to the surface would cause trouble for me personally, but leaving it in your hands would also bring you trouble."
"Just..." Saying this, the silver-haired beautiful woman showed a mischievous smile: "Upstairs, everyone is knowledgeable about the Fourth Energy Level... but downstairs... isn’t that right?"
——Unlike me who can’t defeat all Fourth Energy Levels. Ian, you have confidence to defeat all exploration team members, don’t you?
The white-haired boy, a perfect template, lifted his head, looking at the ceiling of the ruins, showing a smile: "I do. Easily."
"That’s good. But... before the Source of Dragon Blood appears." The Mountain King’s homunculus couldn’t linger long; that’s the rule, even though everyone attempts to break it, the key lies in ’not being caught’.
Before leaving, the King of the Mountain instructed: "Fourth Energy Level wouldn’t really make a move. If it’s Ian, discovering might not be hard, but truly revealing it... that’s when you can choose."
"Also, inside the third level, there will surely be many dangers." Saying this, the beautiful woman gazed at her daughter: "Remember, Sio, if you truly feel in danger, call my name. The True Name of the Dragon."
"As soon as you call, I will arrive."
"Ah... yes." At first, Sio was a bit moved, but soon she realized something was off: "Wait, Mother, my real body is just beside you, this is just my homunculus?"
The King of the Mountain flicked Sio’s forehead hard, roaring very dragon-like: "Did you forget what kind of Biological Laboratory this is researching? This is an ancient-era laboratory mainly researching True Dragons!"
"Even the Spirit Wisdom Institute could capture your Dragon Soul; do you think ancient-era civilization couldn’t do it? Remember this well, if you feel you can’t win, if truly facing life danger, definitely call my name!"
"Oh... got it, I will!"
Sio, feeling wronged, hugged her head and waved goodbye to her mother.
When she turned to Ian and the others, they suppressed their laughter and nodded at her seriously.
Silence descended upon the team, like the silence when seeing a roommate’s mother putting a pink bunny blanket on their bed in a college dormitory.
Sio’s face looking like she’d rather die was really cute.jpg
"Alright, alright, your mom cares for you, you should be happy."
The one breaking the silence first was Ian, forcefully pulling the subject back on point: "Whether it’s a trap or what dangers may come next, let’s first take our gained Origin Core Chip."
"Then... before the second batch of modified exobeasts appear, we should head to the third layer!"