It’s hard to say exactly what the instrument does, but it’s definitely aimed at the Old Ancestor of the National Domain Department.
This is an internal struggle within Canaan Moore, a Fifth Energy Level scheme. Whether it’s Ian or others, they are merely pawns in this plot.
But here’s the problem.
——Why doesn’t the Dark Gold Colossus Dragon come into ’The True Institute of Exotic Species Research’ itself, but instead has Yafada gather the younger generation from various countries?
"Because it doesn’t have permission."
Ian laughed quietly in his heart: "Hypothetically, if the Dark Gold Colossus Dragon truly is the Echo of the Pioneers—no matter whose Echo—it is definitely an ’artificial being’, inherently lacking the permissions of a researcher or a Dragon Blood holder for experimental collaboration."
"It may not even be completed yet, possessing power and Dragon Blood but unable to enter the Subspace Labyrinth... It certainly does not want to destroy the Subspace Labyrinth, nor will it allow high energy level experts to enter, hence it must collaborate with Yafada, allowing us young juniors to enter, while it uses some means to open the Subspace Labyrinth through our power."
"And once the Dark Gold Colossus Dragon is completed, gaining either the ’Source of Dragon Blood’ or other resources from this institute, it might become a complete Fifth Energy Level six years later—which would be problematic."
"Of course, it’s likely not just the Source of Dragon Blood... The Source of Dragon Blood is difficult to destroy; even if the Subspace Labyrinth is damaged, at most it would be lost in the Domain of Void, and surely we could find it... What it truly wants is probably some data from the institute? Insufficient information to further speculate."
Relying on the experiences and information gathered on the way, Ian has completely figured out the twists and turns happening inside the Exotic Species Research Institute.
Plan before acting, strategizing with nothing remiss, as the Prophet, he should clarify all causes and effects before taking action, so he can utilize the situation to his advantage.
Aside from the Canaan Moore civil war and the Dark Gold Colossus Dragon unlocking the institute’s permissions, the Empire and Azure Sky Royal Court each have their own schemes. The City of Knowledge has brought the Thousand-Star Beast, clearly with their purpose... Even Anfa, after entering the ruins, seems somewhat dazed, surely there are motives behind her from the Ashlight Sect.
Needless to mention, the Dragon Worship Cult and Dragon Island...
Though the Dragon Worship Cult in South Ridge and Canaan Moore is almost infiltrated by various national powers, there are surely some pure Dragon Worship Cult members mixed in the crowd, undoubtedly with aims as well. And Dragon Island, facing the Source of Dragon Blood and the ruins of civilizations from the previous era they contracted with, their hearts surely aren’t as composed as they appear.
——It might end up being a Fifth Energy Level battle here in the end!
Considering this possibility, Ian felt that he might have understood how those inexplicable possibilities of annihilation come about... If this affair truly escalates to the point of ’Various country Fifth Energy Levels gathering at Half Moon Lake to battle’, then it would probably open the curtain to the Terra World conflict.
What Ian must do is, while seeking another part of the ’Rites of the Star Gods’, search for information about the pre-era civilization and Star Gods, and avoid all worst-case scenarios in the process.
That being so, the first step toward this ending should be.
With a grin, ’Mahdi’ faced the permission confirmation window hovering before him and smiled: "Display permissions."
——Since the Dark Gold Colossus Dragon has no way to control all pre-era civilization equipment permissions related to Spirit Energy, when else but now to use the Silver Chip?
——The Exotic Species Research Institute’s board director (with the chip) is back!
Silver brilliance flickered, Ian raised his hand to touch the window.
And after a fierce flickering, the permission confirmation window began to refresh with a large amount of data.
[Conducting identity detection... Error... Determining security level... Maximum... Routine permission check invalid, conducting manual confirmation...]
[Warning! The Federal Institute of Exotic Species Research and Void Subspace District have been in long-term unattended automatic maintenance status, 82% of the blocks detected with damage/loss/change/destruction etc.]
[First layer ’Ecological District’ encountered spirit energy contamination, second layer ’Sanctuary’ reported seventy-five percent of structures missing contact, time system anomaly, third layer ’Experimental Garden’ main control system ninety-nine percent missing link, fourth layer ’Biochemical Testing Field’ entirely disconnected, fifth layer... Error!]
[Federal Institute of Exotic Species Research main system confirmed, no intelligent life exists internally in the institute]
[According to the intelligent system management process, the main system now delegates permission confirmation]
[...Confirmation complete...]
[Permission level: Federal Institute of Exotic Species Research Director, code name ’Pioneer’]
[Welcome, esteemed Director. The main system of the Federal Institute of Exotic Species Research salutes you. You possess the highest permission of the Exotic Species Research Institute]
[Director exclusive channel has been opened for you]
The entire Exotic Species Research Institute suddenly stalled.
Outside, on the surface.
In the Exploration District, the original staff and logistics personnel scattered and fled, because the full confrontation of Fourth Level pressure has made all creatures within a radius of hundreds of miles feel uneasy, heart pounding and fear.
But at this moment, all Fourth Level experts turned their gaze underground.
Although unclear what happened, just now, the entire ground had a slight tremor!