As the saying goes, when the sky falls, the tall ones hold it up.
Do not be fooled by Shiroyasha's impressive setting. Among the seventeen two-digit beings, her strength really could not be called especially powerful.
She was not at the very bottom, but whether she could enter the middle tier was probably doubtful.
And yet, she still received feedback the moment Little Garden's center sensed danger. In the end, it was because of those Sun Authoritys.
"Boss!"
"What exactly are you two thinking? Say something!"
At the highest point of the Thousand Eyes community, inside a special space that only a very small number of beings could enter, Shiroyasha was anxiously waiting for the attitude of the two goddesses.
This time, Little Garden's center had reacted far too strongly.
It was almost as if it had encountered some natural enemy.
That unease and restlessness kept flowing in without end. Anyone who did not know better would think Little Garden was about to collapse immediately.
"An outsider."
"What?"
Shiroyasha was somewhat puzzled. "An outsider? A universe outside Little Garden? Or an unobserved world? Is someone trying to cause another historical transition period?"
A historical transition period and the like did not really matter. At most, it would reduce or strengthen the spiritual rank of certain beings.
This kind of thing had happened countless times throughout history, and Shiroyasha had long since grown used to it.
What truly made her feel troubled was someone trying to use such means to become a two-digit being.
Two-digit beings were all chess players within Little Garden.
Mm, Shiroyasha excluded.
She was the one who got beaten.
"So there's going to be a new two-digit being?"
Shiroyasha asked, "What background do they have?"
"Unknown."
The two goddesses were stronger than Shiroyasha, and they stood at the pinnacle of dualism. Even among all two-digit beings, they could be called outstanding existences.
But even they felt somewhat powerless in the face of the current situation.
Little Garden's center had detected interference from outside the world.
However, the world order.
The "world" here was clearly not as simple as the Little Garden universe or the external universes it could observe.
"The threat comes from a true other world."
"A true other world?"
Shiroyasha's pupils narrowed slightly. She knew what that meant. "Are you saying, one digit?"
One digit was an obstacle that should theoretically be impossible to exist.
Even within Little Garden, it was only a game rule that everyone tacitly accepted.
But that was limited to the inside of Little Garden.
Once outside Little Garden, the so-called one digit had no meaning at all.
But if there truly was a great world beyond the great world, another great world equal to Little Garden, then the meaning would be completely different.
If the entire Problem Children worldview was regarded as one whole.
Then another universe would be equivalent to another worldview.
There might exist powerhouses on that side comparable to the seventeen two-digit beings, or even beings of a higher rank.
If the two sides came into conflict, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Then, what should we do?"
Shiroyasha was not afraid of battle, but this involved the problem of the current age.
What she worried about was that the collision of two worldviews would bring disaster to Little Garden, and that this paradise of gods and Buddhas they had built would be destroyed in an instant.
"Communicate first."
The twin goddesses reached a consensus. They did not want to make enemies of the new world. "We hope the other side can remain rational."
"Then, what about the others?"
"Shakyamuni and the others, will they agree to this?"
After all, there were seventeen two-digit beings. It was not enough for only the twin goddesses to want peace. It also depended on what the others thought.
Since the twin goddesses had received the news, the other two-digit beings would also learn of the new world's existence sooner or later.
"They should have already noticed it."
As soon as the twin goddesses finished speaking, Shiroyasha heard the discussions of those two-digit beings.
"A new world."
"Could this be an opportunity?"
"Are we fighting?"
"It feels rather interesting."
"Let's first figure out the other side's situation. If they're not strong, then..."
"..."
For a time, the two-digit beings voiced their opinions one after another.
After listening to this round of discussion, Shiroyasha discovered that the number of the pro-war faction seemed to be far greater than the peace faction represented by the twin goddesses.
"I say, you lot..."
They had not even figured out the other party's information, yet they were already suggesting war. Were these guys really two-digit beings, and not just a group of madmen bored out of their minds?
How are you so sure there isn't a one-digit being on the other side?
Fine, even if there is no one-digit being.
What about the strongest among two-digit beings?
One had to know that even among two-digit beings, there were differences.
Just as four digits could have exceptional beings, and three digits could also have exceptional beings.
Shiroyasha had indeed never heard of exceptional two-digit beings, but since even four digits and three digits could break the norm, it would be quite normal for two digits to do the same.
"It's here!"
And just as the group of two-digit beings were engaged in fierce debate over the arrival of the new world, Rin's will had already passed through Little Garden's center and reached the ears of every two-digit being.
It was a letter.
Its contents were very simple and clear. It asked Little Garden to send ten top combatants several hours later to negotiate with Rin's side.
The two sides would hold their first meeting, allowing each side to experience the other's power system and strength.
Rin did not directly say anything like fighting or sparring.
But as long as Little Garden's two-digit beings were not stupid, they should all be able to understand the meaning behind this letter, a declaration of war.
Yes, this was simply a declaration of war.
On the surface, it sounded pleasant, merely a meeting between the powerhouses of both sides.
But after the meeting?
The two worlds would have an exchange, such as sparring. That was very reasonable.
And since it was sparring, there would naturally be victory and defeat.
If Little Garden's strongest beings faced Rin's side and were completely defeated.
Then Little Garden should not bother with any peaceful exchange.
They might as well surrender directly.
After all, even the strongest two-digit beings would have been beaten to their knees. Would the rest still have any need to resist?
Shiroyasha said in dissatisfaction, "It feels like they're looking down on us."
She still had confidence in Little Garden.
The two-digit powerhouses should be able to handle the situation.
Shiroyasha did not believe the other side could truly crush Little Garden.
Besides, such a meeting and sparring match inherently involved an element of risk.
If Little Garden's two-digit beings could display enough strength, then not only could they intimidate the other side, they might even be able to take them down directly.
In that case, Little Garden's worldview would expand once again.
The original hunters might instead become the prey.
Unfortunately...
Shiroyasha's thoughts were good.
But she did not know that this meeting had never been fair from the very beginning.
Little Garden's side knew nothing about Rin's information.
But Rin knew Little Garden's structure, power system, and even how many powerful beings it had with perfect clarity.
Victory or defeat had already been decided from the moment Rin chose to make contact with Little Garden.
(The End)
An abrupt ending, I know, but honestly, things had become quite repetitive for a while because Rin had become too strong, and little to no one can threaten him now, so it's understandable.
Thank you for your support so far.