121: Knowledge Explosion and the Restart of "Network Building"

The technical exchange in the depths of Sunken Star Ravine was in full swing.

Wen Youyi and the Purifiers seemed tireless, laying out all their most closely guarded knowledge.

Senior Brother Zhang was like a mouse that had fallen into a rice jar, frantically absorbing the technical essence from another System.

This collision of knowledge across different Systems produced an astonishing chemical reaction!

Combining the structural weaknesses of the spirit net provided by the Purifiers, Wen Youyi gained a brand-new understanding of the ancient source code he had previously deciphered!

Those codes concerning energy circulation and spatial stability were no longer just tools for building the ark; they had become scalpels for dissecting the cradle System and finding its backdoors and vulnerabilities!

Flashes of inspiration constantly appeared in his mind, and many previously vague, impenetrable bottlenecks were instantly cleared with the addition of the Purifiers' knowledge!

"I understand!" Wen Youyi slapped his thigh hard, his eyes shining terrifyingly bright, "If we reverse the application of the parts in the source code regarding energy node resonance, and combine it with the unique frequency of the star core energy, could we create a... localized, short-lived 'rule interference field'?"

"Rule interference field?" Ying and the other Purifiers all showed expressions of interest.

"Yes!" Wen Youyi explained excitedly, "It's not about destroying through brute force, but like throwing a handful of sand into a precision instrument to disrupt its internal energy flow and information transmission!"

"Within this interference field, the spirit net's scanning will be distorted, the Scavenger's positioning will be offset, and even some low-level Spells that rely on the cradle rules might fail!"

This idea was nothing short of Genius!

Reversing knowledge originally used for "construction" to be used for "destruction" and "interference" was a unique approach, yet it possessed extremely high feasibility!

"Brilliant!" A Purifier specializing in energy studies couldn't help but exclaim, "If it can really be achieved, even if it only lasts for a few breaths, it would be enough to turn the tide of battle at a critical moment!"

Senior Brother Zhang also added excitedly, "We can try to combine this interference field with the personal node!"

"Let each node become a miniature interference source when necessary!"

A new technical direction was proposed, and everyone immediately threw themselves into intense theoretical deduction and the construction of simple models.

Sparks of thought constantly erupted within the small temporary research area, and the accumulation of knowledge proceeded at an unprecedented speed.

Meanwhile, the vigilance for which Wang Wu and Zhao Iron Pillar were responsible did not relax in the slightest.

Zhao Iron Pillar even used the star core transition technique he had just learned (though he was not yet very proficient) to conduct short-range teleportation patrols at several key points on the outskirts of the ravine, greatly improving the vigilance range and the ability to handle emergencies.

Time flew by in a state of high concentration.

When the eastern horizon turned a fish-belly white, the squad led by Senior Brother Li that had been spreading the news also returned safely.

The news they brought back was mixed—some Jade Slips and talismans were picked up by Cultivators, sparking some private discussions and speculation, but some were ignored or destroyed.

The Seed had been sown; whether it would sprout was not yet known.

Meanwhile, in the core research area, Wen Youyi and the others finally completed the first stage of knowledge organization and technical Fusion.

A large number of new ideas and techniques were recorded in specially made Jade Slips capable of isolating detection to a certain extent, and a complete backup was kept by both Wen Youyi and Ying.

"With these, even if some of us meet with misfortune, the spark of resistance and the knowledge will not be extinguished."

Ying looked at the heavy Jade Slip in her hand, her tone carrying a hint of relief.

Wen Youyi nodded, feeling the new knowledge filling his mind and the backup Jade Slip in his embrace that recorded countless efforts, and a heavy sense of responsibility welled up within him.

Just then—

"Hum..."

An extremely faint humming sound, as if coming from the distant horizon, subtly entered everyone's perception.

The sound was very light, yet it carried a sense of unquestionable "authority" and "order".

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi that had been flowing "freely" seemed to show a trace of extremely subtle signs of being "re-organized" and "constrained".

Although the change was minimal, everyone present keenly noticed it!

Wen Youyi and Ying exchanged a look, their expressions simultaneously becoming grave.

"The spirit net... has begun to repair itself."

Ying said in a low voice, her tone carrying a hint of imperceptible regret.

The brief time of "freedom" was about to end.

"Faster than expected."

Wen Youyi felt the gradually returning invisible constraints and took a deep breath, "It seems the web weaver values this node more than we imagined."

"Everyone!" Wen Youyi stood up, his voice spreading throughout Sunken Star Ravine, "The spirit net is about to recover! Follow the original plan and disperse to evacuate immediately! Remember the new communication methods and safety protocols!"

There was no hesitation, no delay.

The team that had just gathered not long ago scattered like stars once again.

Under the leadership of their respective team leaders, each group followed the pre-planned routes and disappeared silently into the morning mist and dense forest of Sunken Star Ravine.

Wen Youyi, Zhao Iron Pillar, and Senior Brother Zhang also exchanged farewells with Ying and the other Purifiers, agreed on a new one-way communication method, and then quickly departed in a direction different from the others.

When the sun had fully risen and the golden sunlight dispersed the thin mist in the ravine, Sunken Star Ravine was empty, with only the murmuring stream and the occasional bird call left, as if everything from last night had just been a dream.

Only the the net that once again invisibly shrouded the world, and the Seed of doubt quietly sprouting in the hearts of various forces, proved that the gathering and Legacy under the eye of the storm had truly occurred.

The brief Alliance had come to an end, but the fused knowledge and firmer convictions were like sparks buried deep, waiting for the next opportunity to start a prairie fire.

(End of chapter)