417: Towards the Stars

"Alright, Alliance Leader, you should rest for a bit and listen to our suggestions."

It took a while for everyone to regain the composure needed for discussing important matters.

Chen Heng also knew he was just a mascot, the strongest mascot in terms of combat power.

But he was happy with it; these people were just worrying unnecessarily. With him around, what kind of trouble could the Root Cause stir up?

"I hope everyone here will listen to what I have to say."

Yi Rui stood up and gently tapped the table.

Everyone's gaze focused on Yi Rui, curious about what she wanted to say.

"You all might not know much about our Chengtian Empire because we used to be quite exclusive to the outside world."

"But the current situation no longer allows us to remain exclusive. We must connect and find a way to overcome this challenge."

"Although the Ultimate Return has not yet arrived, it is a challenge we must face in the future."

"I say all this with no other meaning. I hope we can end this matter in our hands and not let the Ultimate Return trouble our descendants."

Yi Rui took a deep breath and spoke everything she wanted to say.

"Alright, the pleasantries are over; it's time to get to the main topic."

"Our Imperial Research Institute actually has a general understanding of the entire world."

"After investigation, the only place where life still exists is this continent."

"And this continent only occupies about one-tenth of the entire world."

"Also, this world is actually a sphere."

"?" Everyone was stunned upon hearing this, looking at Yi Rui with confusion.

They knew these people from the Chengtian Empire were eccentric, but they didn't expect them to be this mad.

"Mr. Chen should know something about this, right?" Yi Rui knew these old fogeys wouldn't accept this reality in a short time, so she could only turn to Chen Heng.

"A little." Chen Heng nodded; his acceptance of such things was quite high.

Or rather, if this world wasn't a sphere, it would be troublesome.

He would have to consider if it was a world like those cultivation novels, with layers of boxes nested within each other.

After learning that this world was also a planet, Chen Heng felt much more at ease.

"Good, since there's someone who can understand, it will be easier to resolve."

Yi Rui nodded with satisfaction and continued.

Although Chen Heng usually didn't get involved, as long as he spoke, it would definitely work.

As long as Chen Heng helped her, the plan Yi Rui had prepared would definitely be implemented.

"The main plan is very simple: to eliminate or permanently Seal the Root Cause, preventing the Ultimate Return from happening."

"However, every plan must have a backup."

At this point, Yi Rui pulled out a very bulky long cylinder from under the table.

"According to our Imperial Research Institute's observations, there isn't just one sphere like ours in the outside world, but countless."

"So the backup plan is to escape this world and find a new suitable place to live."

"This Sky-Gazing Mirror can let you see the scenery outside this world, but it can only be used at night."

"Pfft!" Chen Heng, who was leisurely sipping tea, couldn't help but spit it out. These people had even managed to create a telescope?

"What's wrong, Mr. Chen?" Yi Rui turned to look at Chen Heng.

"Nothing, you continue." Chen Heng waved his hand, signaling Yi Rui to continue.

"Wait a minute!" Luo Shuo spoke up at this moment, frowning as he looked at Yi Rui.

"Director Yi, you should know what happened in the Eastern Demon Alliance more than two months ago, right?"

"No one could survive after leaving the protection of the world-suppressing nail..."

As he spoke, Luo Shuo seemed to recall something and turned to glance at Chen Heng.

"Big Brother Chen doesn't count."

"Of course I know. The solution is very simple." Yi Rui was very confident, pushing up the glasses on her nose.

"The relic metal that makes up the ruins, which you call the world-suppressing nail."

"This relic metal can very well protect the life within it from being affected by the outside world."

"Okay, I understand." Luo Shuo had no further questions and sat back down.

"But the subsequent plan is not enough with just us; we need your help."

"Especially Mr. Chen, our Imperial Research Institute will have to shamelessly trouble you again."

"Me?" Chen Heng put down his teacup. Why would such a brain-intensive matter fall to him?

"That's right, I want to Breakthrough this protective membrane and take a look outside, which means breaking free and heading to the starry sky above the firmament!"

Yi Rui's eyes were fervent, staring unblinkingly at Chen Heng.

"You?" Chen Heng looked Yi Rui up and down. Is this shriveled Old Woman tired of living?

"Mr. Chen, there's no need to worry about my safety. I have made ample preparations."

As Yi Rui spoke, she pulled out a half-human-tall box from under her table.

"..." Chen Heng now really wanted to ask how many things she had hidden under that table.

"Life and death are determined by fate. If I fail, you must continue this plan."

Yi Rui turned and spoke seriously to the Researchers.

"Mr. Chen, let's depart now!"

"You wait a moment!" Chen Heng couldn't quite keep up with Yi Rui's thought process. Did this person come here today just for this matter?

"What's wrong?"

"Don't rush, let's first hear the suggestions of others."

Chen Heng rubbed his temples.

He actually also wanted to see if the starry sky of this world was the same as in his previous life.

However, not now. It's better to be fully prepared for such a thing.

Mainly, it was for Yi Rui to be prepared; Chen Heng himself didn't care at all.

"Alright, then please everyone, share your thoughts." Yi Rui was obedient and sat down, waiting for everyone to continue the discussion... About an hour later, everyone finally agreed that Yi Rui's approach was feasible.

Of course, what everyone unanimously agreed upon was only the first part: eliminating or Sealing the Root Cause.

In the eyes of these old fogeys, the second plan was simply absurd, a complete delusion.

Only Chen Heng and Yi Rui believed it had a certain feasibility.

Of course, Bai Jun, Luo Shuo, and Snake Green all thought it was possible, as Chen Heng had said it was fine, so they naturally felt there was no problem.

In Yi Rui's guest room, Chen Heng and the others were facing her, staring at each other.

"Director Yi, are you sure this outfit of yours can save your life?"

Chen Heng looked at the protective suit made of relic metal in front of him, unsure what to say.

This thing looked leaky everywhere at first glance; going into the Universe space outside the atmosphere would be suicidal.

He himself wasn't afraid; he could adjust his body's composition at any time.

If it really didn't work, he could just die and resurrect, how simple.

"I've already tested it. This protective suit can perfectly withstand the erosion outside the protective membrane."

Yi Rui was full of confidence, but the two of them were talking about completely different things.

"How do I explain this to you..." Chen Heng scratched his head, thinking about how to explain the existence of a vacuum in a simple and easy-to-understand way.