246: Whisper of Silence

Li Dong floated in the center of the newborn star cluster, feeling like an egg soaking in warm water, completely comfortable.

This sea of stars, which he had "Attuned" with his own hands, was forming a subtle resonance with the [ancient stone slab] inside his body.

Every second, insights and energy, pure to an unbelievable degree, flowed silently into his Soul along this invisible connection.

This feeling was quite wonderful; it wasn't like before, where he needed to fight to the death and forcibly devour, but rather more like... a dividend.

The Universe, this great corporation, after being tormented for countless epochs by that malignant tumor known as "True Lord," was finally beginning to repair itself, and he, as the chief "surgeon," naturally could receive the most generous performance bonuses.

"Universe Tuner... or perhaps, System maintenance engineer?" Li Dong rubbed his chin, having a more precise definition of this new identity of his. "Sounds alright, just don't know if it comes with social security and a housing fund."

As he was amusing himself, that feeling of being scrutinized came again.

It was clearer than any previous time.

If before it only felt like someone was watching him from afar with a telescope, now, it was as if the other party had brought their face right up to his, holding a magnifying glass, analyzing his Soul structure inch by inch.

Without any emotion, pure curiosity, pure analysis.

"Are you not done yet?"

This time, Li Dong did not ask again, but instead condensed his will into a sharp needle and thrust it back along that scrutinizing "gaze"!

His Divine Thought was like light, instantly crossing immeasurable space and time.

However, just as he was about to touch the source, everything in front... was gone.

It wasn't blocked by some force, nor obscured by any mist; it simply vanished into thin air. It was as if at the end of that line was a "Nothingness" that his current cognition could not understand.

It was right there, but you could never touch it.

"Interesting."

Li Dong withdrew his Divine Thought, far from being discouraged, he was actually amused.

Once "True Lord" was finished, the water in the great pond of the Universe had completely come alive.

It wasn't just the Origin of the Universe's repair ability that was awakening, but also those ancient things that, during the "True Lord" era, had either been sleeping, hiding, or simply couldn't be bothered to appear.

New powers, new civilizations, even... new "Gods."

The poker table of the Universe was being reshuffled.

And this unknown Observer was clearly a heavyweight player who had just woken up.

"That's fine, saves me from performing a one-man show."

He stretched, his joints popping with crisp sounds, a noise that even caused the Laws of the surrounding space to resonate slightly in harmony.

Before going to handle the next "System BUG," matters at home had to be arranged properly.

With a thought, a communication based on Law was directly established by him, crossing the endless Void Realm, and precisely connecting to the home world, right in front of Li Qingxuan.

Inside the imperial palace, Li Qingxuan was having a headache facing a pile of Jade Slips.

They were all reports of Cultivators everywhere losing control due to a surge in power; small cases were Qi Deviation, large ones were gang fights, and there were even a few who had just ascended who were already pondering whether they should change the emperor.

Just then, a voice, as familiar as could be, rang out directly in her mind.

"Hey, Your Majesty the Empress, busy?"

"Clatter!"

The Jade Slip in Li Qingxuan's hand fell to the floor; she stood up abruptly, her face first showing astonishment, which then transformed into immense surprise.

"Li Dong?! You... you're back?"

"I'd like to, but business is busy over here, I can't get away for the moment." Li Dong's voice came through with a smile. "Seeing you so frazzled, I sent you some study materials; remember to give a five-star review."

As soon as the words fell, a soft light condensed in front of Li Qingxuan, transforming into a star map of unimaginable vastness.

On the star map, every point of light represented a newborn world, its internal Law structure, energy circulation patterns, life evolution paths... all displayed clearly in a way that she could just happen to understand.

The three Grand Elders appeared instantly in the great hall, looking at this miraculous star map, all of them dumbfounded, their mouths open wide enough to fit an egg.

"This... this is..." Li Qingxuan's voice was trembling.

"The 'factory setting' manual for newborn worlds." Li Dong explained, "Your problem now is that there is too much energy, and people can't keep up with the version; you're all about to burst. There's too much water; just thinking about blocking the dam is useless; it will breach sooner or later."

He paused, his tone becoming a bit more serious.

"Find a flood diversion area for them. Establish a Pioneer Legion; let those guys with excess energy nowhere to vent go conquer the sea of stars; it's better than infighting at home. The specific methods and techniques are all in the materials; study them yourselves, don't always be freeloaders."

Li Qingxuan's eyes grew brighter and brighter; from that brilliant star map, she saw a future unprecedented.

She nodded heavily, her tone incomparably firm: "I understand! You don't need to worry about matters at home!"

"That's good, I'm very busy, hanging up."

Li Dong cut off the communication decisively.

After handling public business, it was time for private matters.

He did not use the same method to contact Lin Yue. For her, words and materials seemed superfluous.

Li Dong closed his eyes, condensing his ultimate insights into "Harmony" and "Order" when he quelled the "Genesis Storm," as well as that will to hold onto oneself amidst endless chaos, into a pure intent.

This intent had no aggression, no compulsion; it was just a sharing, a resonance.

Gently, he sent this "gift" out.

The distant home world, the peak of the Ten Thousand Ren Mountain.

Lin Yue, who was meditating, trembled slightly.

She opened her eyes; before her, it was as if she saw a grand movement composed by countless Laws, and in her ears, it was as if she heard a voice holding onto its original heart amidst madness.

Her Sword Heart hummed in response.

She said nothing, just closed her eyes again, slowly integrating that insight from the end of the Universe into her own Sword Dao.

Li Dong could feel that she had received it.

He believed that the next time they met, her sword would be purer and sharper.

After finishing all this, Li Dong prepared to set off, heading to the next coordinate that needed "Attunement."

However, just at this moment, that scrutinizing ripple appeared for the third time.

This time, it was no longer sneaky observation, nor scrutiny with an analytical tone, but rather like a stranger walking up to you, clearing their throat, preparing to greet you.

Intense, direct, but still without any emotion.

Li Dong stopped, turned around, looked at that empty Void Realm, and smiled.

"Have you seen enough? Do you want me to open a VIP seat for you?"

He flexed his wrists and said in a voice that wasn't loud but was clear enough for the Laws of this Star Domain to hear:

"I'm doing renovations here; no idlers allowed. Whether you're a neighbor or the landlord, it's best not to come disturb me while I'm working."

"Otherwise, the wrench in my hand doesn't recognize anyone."

After speaking, he ignored that faint gaze, transformed into a stream of light, and disappeared into this brilliant newborn star cluster.

His path as a "Tuner" had only just begun.

And that mysterious "Observer" seemed to have become the first, and most special, invisible companion on his journey.