AWB Chapter 1001: The Master of Technology
Chapter 1001: The Master of Technology
Chapter 1001: The Master of Technology
"That's the pinnacle of technology?"
Gu Heng looked at the building with considerable surprise. All around it were cold, monochromatic mechanical structures, but the pinnacle of technology itself, like a finely carved crystal, emitted a soft, cold light.
"I remember there were quite a few very powerful guys living inside."
he muttered.
The system had told him about this place.
Only the "great sages" of technological civilization are qualified to reside at the pinnacle of science and technology.
The so-called "great sages" refer to scientists within a technological civilization who possess the highest level of technology, have mastered all the knowledge of a particular branch of the technology tree, and are considered the pillars of the civilization. This vast technological civilization has a population of hundreds of millions, yet the number of great sages has always been only around one thousand.
This clearly demonstrates that those who become great sages possess extraordinary mental abilities.
Moreover, although technological civilizations do not engage in cultivation, they have already explored the path of transforming themselves to obtain power no less than that of cultivators to the fullest extent!
After modification, the original "mortal body" can also have the ability to rival top cultivators, and can also have an unimaginable lifespan like cultivators. But the lifespan part is easy to understand; just change the body material or transfer the consciousness to another new body.
Even if it really comes to that point...
Gu Heng felt that this should not be considered a mortal, or even a human being. For example, Zero beside him, apart from the surface of his head, could there be even a piece of flesh and blood on his body?
But he felt it was irrelevant. Anyway, technological civilizations considered this person to be human, and a legitimate mortal at that. What was even more ridiculous was that other cultivation civilizations actually agreed with this.
A full thousand great sages—that's the pinnacle of combat power in a technologically advanced civilization!
The benchmarks are all those Nirvana Realm experts and Concept Realm giants from the cultivator civilization!
Gu Xitong is now heading towards the pinnacle of technology.
"……never mind."
Gu Heng didn't think much of it, because Gu Xitong's steps never stopped, and he had no choice but to follow her.
His head was still throbbing slightly.
Moreover, when Gu Xitong told him "Come with me" just now, the voice didn't come from his own mind, but from Gu Xitong herself...
The system has separated from him. There was originally a sub-consciousness of the system within his own mind.
But if even the child's consciousness is taken away...
Now that he has forcefully entered a place guarded by a thousand top experts, it's impossible for him not to feel a little uneasy.
If even the slightest mistake were made, his life would be hanging by a thread, or even certain death.
"Are we going to go inside?"
Yuezi nestled close to Xiaobai, very cautiously.
"Hmm, there might be something the master needs inside. What's wrong?"
Xiao Bai didn't think much of it.
Since the master wanted to go in and didn't say he couldn't follow, he would go in too.
"……nothing."
Yuezi shook her head.
She couldn't sense any presence in that exquisitely crafted crystal building.
Even technological civilizations have powerful individuals, but one cannot judge their strength in the same way one judges cultivators, as this could easily lead to misjudgment and death.
But her intuition told her that there must be some powerful person inside.
"Xi Tong".
Gu Heng quickened his pace and walked alongside Gu Xitong.
Gu Xitong turned around and glanced at him, but did not give any response.
"My head still hurts, do you know why?"
he asked.
"Perhaps, this is a good thing."
Gu Xitong's explanation made Gu Heng raise an eyebrow: "Is it a good thing for you, or for me?"
“I can’t say.” “Oh, even you can’t say? I’ve never seen you so uncertain, and… you’ve started to change ever since we landed.”
"This is how the same thing?"
Gu Heng looked down at Gu Xitong's profile.
"I just did what I was supposed to do, which was to help you, and I still am now."
She turned her head, a smooth smile spreading across her face: "Haven't you always believed in me too?"
Hear the words.
Gu Heng could only sigh helplessly.
Indeed, the system had been helping him all along, and now it was impossible for him to change his mind and choose not to believe her. But Gu Heng probably already knew what was going on.
If she was a fake with a perfect appearance before, now she is almost indistinguishable from a real person. Even from her tone of voice, Gu Heng could tell, not to mention that smile just now, Gu Heng could feel the emotion called "sincerity" within it.
The system has definitely changed.
It's not data that runs according to a program, but a living, breathing "being".
Why do I feel like this separation might be forever...?
Gu Heng muttered to himself.
Gu Xitong did not answer.
He didn't expect to get an answer.
Before long, Gu Heng and his group arrived at the gate of the pinnacle of technology. The gate itself was made of transparent crystal and contained countless intricate and complex structures that were a headache to look at. However, the gate opened automatically as soon as they arrived.
There are no defensive mechanisms whatsoever. Perhaps it's because the strong reside there, so they are not afraid of any intruders.
Gu Xitong remained silent and continued walking inside.
But Gu Heng stopped in his tracks.
"You've completed the upgrade, right?"
"Or rather, from the moment we landed, you gained supreme access, otherwise you wouldn't have left my mind so soon... right?"
He watched Gu Xitong's retreating figure, who then stopped in her tracks.
"Yes."
"When I entered the Eye of Technology, my technological authority had already begun to cover the entire territory of civilization with this as the center. It took me a little time to fully reclaim everything that was rightfully mine and return to my rightful place."
"But given your current situation, I didn't think you would have thought of this." "It seems I can make mistakes too."
Gu Xitong turned around, her smile still lingering, making Gu Heng feel utterly unfamiliar with her.
Her petite figure now appeared crystal clear, and the entire pinnacle of technology seemed to reflect a certain brilliance around her, leaving Gu Heng momentarily stunned.
It's not like a human, it's like a god.
"Everything you deserve?"
Gu Heng stared at her suspiciously.
Gu Xitong made no move, and then everything around her began to change abruptly. Countless blue data streams surged in from all directions, covering all the scenery within Gu Heng's field of vision.
It was as if he had been trapped in a huge data space, where only he and she were present; Xiaobai, Yuezi, and Ling had all disappeared.
"Let me reintroduce myself."
Gu Xitong lifted her skirt and bowed. "I am the 'Lord of Technology,' an artificial epochal deity of technological civilization."
"All I deserve is the entire technological civilization."