Chapter 56: Can a Emanator Destroy the World? Do Aeons Fight Each Other Too?!
"How could it be, how did that little girl named Klee suddenly become so powerful?"
Serval blinked her eyes, looking at Luo Feng with doubt.
"Because she became a Pathstrider, she became even stronger."
Luo Feng smiled.
"A... Pathstrider?!"
"So sudden?"
"Wait, you pulled me back from the battlefield earlier."
"Is it because you knew from the start that Klee would embark on a Path?"
Serval asked in surprise.
Luo Feng: "I just had a premonition."
Serval: "Can embarking on a Path be something you can have a premonition about?"
Serval said, looking doubtfully at Natasha and Seele, who were standing motionless beside Luo Feng.
Unfortunately, neither of them could answer Serval's doubts.
In fact, they were also very curious about this.
"Luo Feng, I somewhat understand now why you didn't let me step in to help."
"What you said about training before, did it actually mean letting them embark on a Path?"
Seele asked curiously.
Luo Feng: "That is indeed the case."
Seele: "To be able to do something like this, you are truly amazing."
Even the cold-natured Seele.
At this moment, she couldn't help but feel admiration for Luo Feng.
Especially after seeing Klee instantly display destructive power no less than her own.
"Can he help others embark on a Path...?"
Serval blinked her eyes while looking at Luo Feng, not knowing what she was thinking.
...
The Decaying Shadow was swallowed by Klee's Boom Boom Sparks.
Barbara finally got a chance to catch her breath.
She quickly came to Jean and Lumine's side, placing her hands on each of them.
As the emerald green light flashed, the restraints on Jean and Lumine instantly turned into void.
"Finally free, thank you Barbara."
"I didn't expect Abundance to have such power."
Lumine said gratefully.
"The power of Abundance is even more convenient than imagined."
Jean sighed.
"Let's all work together and defeat that guy."
Barbara looked at the Decaying Shadow surrounded by flames.
Although the scorching flames had enveloped the Decaying Shadow.
But Barbara could sense that it was not destroyed by the flames.
Klee alone might not be able to defeat the Decaying Shadow.
At least, she couldn't defeat it in a short time.
"That being said, I still feel like rushing in now is very dangerous."
Paimon scratched her cheek, looking at the fiercely burning flames and rolling lava, and said with some lingering fear.
"Even so, we have to help."
"With Barbara's barrier."
"I think we can still contribute a little bit of strength."
"Moreover, I also want to embark on a Path."
Lumine finished speaking, then activated her Anemo power to prepare for battle.
After seeing Klee's performance after embarking on a Path.
Lumine also became increasingly eager for Path Power.
"Lumine is right, we can't let just Klee and Barbara fight."
Jean looked at the Decaying Shadow, which erupted with astonishing energy, extinguishing the surrounding flames, and said solemnly.
"Then everyone, give it your best! I won't hold you back."
Paimon said, honestly retreating to the rear, watching Lumine, Jean, Klee, and Barbara fight the Guardian Shadow together.
At this moment, Paimon felt it was better for her to honestly act as the tool for filming.
And after seeing the astonishing energy erupting on the battlefield, Paimon became even more certain of her idea.
[Neuvillette: Klee's destructive power is indeed extraordinary. It must be that she has embarked on a Path.]
[Zhongli: In terms of universal rationality, that is indeed the case.]
[Wriothesley: With Klee's power, this battle between the Tivat People and the Decaying Shadowis finally not a one-sided crushing situation.]
[Dori: I plan to open a betting game. Are you interested in betting on whether Barbara and the others or the Decaying Shadow will win?]
[Kaveh: The last time they fought Svarog, why didn't you open a betting game?]
[Dori: Oh, wasn't Barbara suddenly controlled at that time? In that situation, what would be the point of me opening a betting game?]
[Kaveh: That's true.]
[Dori: When I originally saw Jean and Lumine being controlled by the Decaying Shadow, I thought I probably couldn't open a betting game.
Fortunately, Klee embarked on a Path. It would be too much of a pity not to open a betting game now.]
[Albert: I firmly cast my vote for Miss Barbara. Miss Barbara and the others will definitely achieve victory!]
[Tartaglia: Although the betting game is somewhat interesting, I am indeed more concerned now about what Path Klee has embarked on.
Path Power was actually able to make her destructive power increase so rapidly, which is completely different from what Barbara showed.]
[Amber: Paimon, can you tell us which Aeon you saw earlier?]
"Hehe, I can tell you."
"But you absolutely must not be scared."
Paimon stood in front of the camera, hands on her hips, and said.
[Tartaglia: We Fatui have received special training and generally won't be scared. Little Paimon, feel free to speak.]
"Although I don't want to talk to you Fatui, considering that Amber is also watching the live stream, I'll say it."
"Actually, the Path Klee embarked on and the Aeon she saw were mentioned by Luo Feng before."
"It's the Aeon of Destruction Nanook, who is related to the Stellaron and symbolizes Destruction."
Paimon shivered involuntarily when she thought of Nanook's majestic appearance.
[Dainsleif: I see. If it's the Destruction Path, then Klee's ability makes sense.]
[Charlotte: Didn't they say the Aeon of Destruction plans to destroy the world? Is it okay to embark on this Path?]
"Luo Feng said that just stepping onto a Path doesn't mean becoming someone who destroys worlds."
"After all, Klee is merely a Pathstrider of the Destruction Path, not some Aeon of Destruction."
"Wait, speaking of which, what is an Aeon of Destruction?"
Paimon showed a confused expression.
[Amber: I see, that puts my mind at ease.]
[Venti: Little Paimon, what's the situation with the Aeon of Destruction you mentioned? Will the Aeon of Destruction destroy worlds?]
"I don't know about that."
"Luo Feng only briefly mentioned the Aeon of Destruction."
Paimon said.
[Doctor: Such crucial information, and it didn't catch your attention before?]
Paimon stamped her foot, annoyed, and said:
"You can't blame us, we just saw a Aeon!"
"With a Aeon in front of us, it's normal for me to overlook some things."
"Not to mention, the Aeon of Destruction looked even more imposing than Aeon of Abundance."
"It was bleeding, and its arm was severed."
"Oh, and also, Luo Feng mentioned a new Aeon: Aeon of Elation."
"He also said that the Aeon of Destruction might have been beaten into that bleeding, dismembered state by the Aeon of Elation."
"In such a situation, it's normal for me to overlook the Emanator, right?"
[Doctor:???]
[Neuvillette: A new Aeon named Joy...]
[Ningguang: Aeons, do they also fight?]
[Yae Miko: Oh my, how surprising, I didn't expect that even among the great Aeons Luo Feng spoke of, battles would occur.]
[Kaeya: It seems that even the greatest beings can have conflicts.]
[Dainsleif: Is it like the wars between Archons?]
[Candace: If that's the case, it's understandable that Paimon would overlook asking about the Aeon of Destruction in such a situation.]
[Dehya: The Aeon of Destruction, I always feel like they'd be world-destroying villains.
I just wonder how strong the Aeon of Destruction is.]
[Luo Feng: There's an organization in the universe called the Xianzhou, and there are many Emanators there.
When I take everyone to travel to the Xianzhou, you might be fortunate enough to witness the power of a Emanator.]
[Luo Feng: Speaking of which, witnessing the power of a Emanator probably isn't a fortunate thing, is it?]
[Doctor: He's here, Luo Feng! Can't you talk about the Emanator now?]
[Luo Feng: To understand the Emanator, it's best to learn about them in the universe.
However, you'll need to be mentally prepared, preferably prepared to lose your life.]
[Amber:!!!]
[Servant: Luo Feng, don't you provide protection for your passengers? Or are you saying that even you don't stand a chance against a Emanator?]
[Luo Feng: Who knows?]
Luo Feng understood that he hadn't reached the level of a Emanator yet.
However, at the current rate of development, he would certainly be able to reach that level.
He might even surpass a Emanator.
[Luo Feng: I just want to say that the first trip is special, and I'll offer corresponding discounts.
But later, whether I offer discounts will depend on my mood.]
[Tartaglia: Can I interpret that as you might not provide security services in the future?]
[Luo Feng: At least, that's the case for people I don't particularly like.]
[Doctor: Aren't you worried that this will affect your customer base?]
[Luo Feng: So the question is, even if I don't necessarily provide security services, are you willing to travel to the universe?]
[Doctor:...Willing!]
Although Luo Feng's first trip was not yet over, after seeing the changes in Barbara and Klee.
The Doctor was already moved by the idea of going to the universe.
Not just the Doctor, but many Teyvat residents felt the same way.
Even if Luo Feng didn't necessarily provide protection, many of them still wanted to go to the universe and see.
[Albert: This... this isn't good. If you don't provide protection, how could ordinary people dare to follow you to the universe?]
[Luo Feng: Then work hard to become the kind of person I like, thank you.]
Luo Feng was not a babysitter after all.
For the first trip to the universe, many Teyvat residents were not very trusting.
Luo Feng could only offer certain discounts.
And after the first successful trip.
Luo Feng could foresee that many people would be willing to travel to the universe afterward.
Therefore, Luo Feng felt that he would not lack passengers in the future.
However, those willing to go to the universe would inevitably include some people Luo Feng disliked, such as Grand Sage Azar.
It would certainly be impossible for Luo Feng to provide protection for such people.
[Lisa: Then, Luo Feng, do you like my kind of person?]
[Luo Feng: Miss Lisa once took me on a tour of Mondstadt, and we had a very pleasant time then.]
[Lisa: Hehe, I'm relieved.]
[Servant: What do you think of me, Luo Feng?]
[Luo Feng: Well... it's alright.]
...
Mondstadt.
Fatui Hotel.
"That hateful witch, taking Luo Feng on a tour of Mondstadt, that should have been my role."
Signora looked at Luo Feng's somewhat ambiguous reply and unconsciously crushed the wine glass in her hand.
Inside the room, the Thunder Cicin Mages looked at Signorat in trepidation, none daring to step forward.
However, even if they didn't speak to Signora, she would actively speak to them.
"What do you think Luo Feng's impression of me is?"
Signora looked at a Thunder Cicin Mage and asked.
"Signora was very... polite when facing Luo Feng."
"I think Luo Feng's impression of you should be very good."
The Thunder Cicin Mage quickly said.
Although connectingSignora with the word 'polite' made her feel a bit awkward.
"A very good impression, huh... Yes, my performance should have been good."
"If I can get a Astral Express ticket in the future."
"She should be able to provide me with protection and a Blessing that helps me step onto a Path."
Signora murmured.
After seeing Luo Feng's message in the forum, Signora not only thought about whether Luo Feng would provide protection.
For someone like her, who had considerable confidence in her vision and wanted to gain stronger power, Luo Feng's Blessing, which helped passengers step onto a Path, was the most crucial.
Although Luo Feng hadn't mentioned the Blessing before, Signora felt that Luo Feng could also completely choose not to provide this Blessing to passengers he disliked.
"No matter what, I must not become the kind of person Luo Feng dislikes."
Signora took a deep breath and muttered.
At the same time.
The same thought quietly emerged in the minds of a considerable number of Teyvat residents.
However, Luo Feng wasn't particularly concerned about these things right now.
His attention was entirely focused on Klee and the others' battle against the Decaying Shadow.
As time passed, the battle between the two sides had gradually intensified.
The battle could end at any moment.
And as Luo Feng had predicted.
As Barbara and Klee were depleted, the Decaying Shadow was finally defeated.
[Albert: Great, Miss Barbara won.]
[Alice: As expected of my daughter, she indeed achieved victory.]
[Yoimiya: Klee is truly amazing. I really want to ask Klee about her method for making bombs. Perhaps I can use it for fireworks.]
[Yae Miko: Klee's bombs now have Path Power enhancing them. Her method will likely be difficult to replicate.]
[Dr.: A wonderful battle. The Decaying Shadow showed sufficiently powerful strength, and Barbara and Klee also displayed sufficiently powerful Power of Destiny.]
[Grand Sage Azar: We've gathered some good data.]
[Dehya: This time, Barbara's power has been completely and thoroughly displayed, and Barbara's power has been shown.
At this level, she can completely walk sideways in the Desert.
I somehow feel like Barbara and Klee are like miniature Devil Gods.]
[Furina: You're underestimating Devil Gods too much!
Even if Barbara and Klee become stronger, it doesn't mean they can surpass Devil Gods!]
[Moon Carver: Indeed, the power of Devil Gods is above that of Barbara, Klee, and that Decaying shadow.]
[Tartaglia: Liyue Immortal! Speaking of which, it seems the question of whether the Decaying Shadow the Liyue Immortal were stronger was mentioned before.
Esteemed Adeptus, after observing this battle, do you think the Adepti's strength is stronger than that of the Decaying Shadow?]
[Moon Carver:...]
Moon Carver really wanted to say that the Liyue Immortal were definitely stronger than the Decaying Shadow.
However, after seeing the power displayed by the Decaying Shadow,those words were truly difficult to speak.
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Chapter 57: Rift Monsters are very strong, Teyvat is convinced; New template, preparing to sneak into Cocolia's boudoir invisibly
[Moon Carver: Forget it! Although somewhat unwilling to admit it, holding a sophistical attitude towards the facts before one's eyes is not what Adepti should do.
The power displayed by the Rift Monster, the Decaying Shadow, indeed possesses the level of some Adepti.]
[Tartaglia: So that means Barbara and Klee, plus the Traveler and Acting Grand Master Jean, can already defeat Adepti.Interesting, once the first batch of passengers return, I hope to have a chance to cross hands with them.]
[Granny Ping: There are also divisions of strength among the Liyue Immortal. Even if Barbara, Klee, and the others combine their strength, it's not guaranteed that they can defeat certain Adepti.]
[Xiangling: But even so, there will probably be many people who will yearn for The Power of Destiny even more.]
[Chongyun: That is indeed the case. In the future, I expect more people will be willing to follow Luo Feng to the Universe.]
[Xingqiu: According to the way it's written in the novel, Barbara and the others are like people seeking immortality and the Path, and Barbara and Klee have already obtained their fated encounter with immortality.]
[Yae Miko: Yes, Barbara and Klee's strength has been affirmed by the Liyue Immortal.I imagine quite a few Liyue people who have thoughts of seeking immortality and the Path will want to obtain a ticket from Luo Feng.
Speaking of which, in Inazuma, there should also be quite a few people who will seek a ticket from Luo Feng in order to obtain powerful strength, hehe.]
[Raiden Ei: Absolutely not!]
[Yae Miko: Even if a certain someone is unwilling, given the current situation, people's desire to obtain tickets will probably be difficult to stop.]
Inazuma.
Grand Narukami Shrine.
Yae Miko raised her head to look at the lightning that suddenly streaked across the sky.
The corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up.
Immediately, she lowered her head and looked towards the direction of the General's residence with interest.
"It seems your mood is quite restless."
"That's right, after all, the current situation is very special."
"So, how much longer will you continue to stay holed up in that space?"
Yae Miko thought about Raiden Ei's appearance, muttering to herself.
"Speaking of which, the Universe space... I wonder if there are worlds similar to Inazuma in the Universe."
"If there are, I really want to go and see."
"However, to travel outside of Teyvat safely,"
"I'll definitely need to receive Luo Feng's protection."
"To receive his protection and other benefits, I first need to ensure he doesn't dislike me."
"Furthermore, I need to display characteristics that he might like as much as possible."
"It seems I need to carefully observe Luo Feng, to understand his preferences."
Yae Miko said softly, looking at Paimon's live stream screen.
...
[Lyney: It's a pity, Luo Feng will only provide sufficient preferential treatment to people he likes in the future.
A considerable number of people will probably have the desire but not the courage to go to the Universe.]
[Yanfei: Liyue doesn't lack seekers of immortality who dare to challenge danger in pursuit of the Path.Therefore, what Luo Feng said earlier probably cannot stop these people's hearts from going to the Universe.]
[Bennett: Mondstadt also doesn't lack adventurers who dare to face danger head-on.
Like me, even though Luo Feng said those words, I still want to adventure in the Universe.It's just, with my luck being so bad, can I really get a ticket for the Astral Express?]
[Grand Sage Azar: Luo Feng should like people with sufficient knowledge.]
[Charlotte: I want to go to the Universe to interview people from different worlds. I just hope I'm the type of person Luo Feng likes.
He shouldn't dislike being interviewed, right? Please, I really hope I'm not the type of person Luo Feng dislikes.]
"Good thing we were the first passengers on the trip."
"Otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to get Luo Feng's protection."
Paimon patted her chest and said.
"Yes, yes, someone like you, Paimon."
"Must be the type of person Luo Feng dislikes."
Lumine walked up to Paimon and said.
Paimon: "No, no way?!"
Lumine: "Why don't you go ask Luo Feng?"
Paimon: "I, I don't dare."
Klee: "Klee thinks Big Brother likes Paimon, just like Klee likes Paimon."
Paimon: "Klee, you're so nice."
Jean: "Let's go, everyone, don't keep Luo Feng and the others waiting."
Hearing this, everyone took steps and walked towards the direction where Luo Feng, Serval, Natasha, and Seele were.
...
System, activate the lottery ticket!
Ding! Congratulations to the host for drawing the template "Seele Template". This template comes with the light cone "In the Night"!
It seems the Aeon's gaze on me doesn't necessarily mean I'll draw a template for the Path of that Aeon.
However, I really didn't expect to draw Seele's template.
Luo Feng thought to himself, then turned to glance at Seele.
"What are you looking at? Is there something on my face?
"Seele asked, her arms crossed, looking puzzled.
Luo Feng: "Nothing, I was just thinking about whether to make you wear black stockings with a bet."
Seele: "Hey, can't you suggest something worthwhile?"
Luo Feng: "But I think it's very necessary for you to wear black stockings."
Seele: "..."
Seeing Seele staring at him with wide eyes, the smile on Luo Feng's face deepened.
Perhaps it was because he had obtained Seele's template.
Luo Feng looked at Seele in front of him and also felt she was more pleasing to the eye.
Taking advantage of the moment, he had already checked the skills provided by Seele's template.
Without a doubt, Seele's template allowed Luo Feng to move at a faster speed.
Luo Feng was very satisfied with this.
Of course, what he was most satisfied with was the invisibility skill provided in Seele's template.
Seele herself could not use the ability to be invisible for a long time.
Nor did she have a way to cut off sound while invisible.
But Luo Feng had the support of powerful Imaginary Energy.
He, however, could remain invisible for a long time and could even make sounds invisible along with him.
Unless someone's perception was sharp enough or their Imaginary Energy exceeded Luo Feng's.
Otherwise, don't even think about sensing Luo Feng while he was invisible.
Besides that, he could even make others invisible along with him.
This was something the current Seele could not do no matter what.
With such an invisibility ability, it would be much more convenient to face many things in the future.
Even if he snuck into Supreme Guardian Cocoria's house while she was asleep and took all her clothes.
Cocolia probably wouldn't be able to detect it.
Luo Feng thought to himself.
"Big Brother Luo Feng, we're back."
At this moment, Klee walked forward and looked at Luo Feng with a smile.
"Welcome back, Klee."
"And congratulations on successfully stepping onto a Path."
Luo Feng said.
"Hehe, thank you, Brother Luo Feng."
"It's all thanks to your Blessing."
Klee said with a smile.
Luo Feng squatted down, patted Klee's little head, and said:
"I originally thought that since you had the light cone I lent you."
"Under the light cone's protection, it would be difficult for you to step onto a Path."
"After all, with the light cone's protection, it's hard for ordinary people to fight with a sense of crisis."
"Klee's talent is indeed very strong."
Klee squirmed a bit and said shyly:
"When I saw the monster about to attack Acting Grand Master Jean and the Honorary Knight."
"I completely forgot that I still had a light cone on me."
Luo Feng: "So that's it. No wonder you were able to firmly set your mind on stepping onto a Path."
Klee: "Big Brother, now that I've stepped onto a Path, I'll return the light cone to you."
Saying that, Klee handed the light cone Luo Feng had lent her to Luo Feng.
"Is it really alright to return it to me now?"
"The journey isn't over yet."
Luo Feng looked at Klee, then at Jean.
Before, it was because Jean was worried about Klee's safety.
That Luo Feng lent the light cone containing preservation power to Klee.
"I believe that even without the light cone, Klee."
"She will be fine here in Belobog."
Jean said with a smile.
By now, she had already believed Luo Feng.
Naturally, she was no longer worried about whether Klee had the light cone's protection.
Furthermore, Klee had already stepped onto a Path.Jean believed that Klee could protect herself quite well.
"Since that's the case, I'll accept it."
After Luo Feng finished speaking, he raised his hand and took the ""material of memory"" light cone.
"Luo Feng, can you lend me what you have in your hand so I can take a look?"
Serval suddenly said.
Luo Feng: "What, are you interested?"
Serval nodded slightly, her gaze fixed intently on the ""material of memory"" light cone.
To be precise, she was staring at the golden light emanating from the surface of the light cone.
Vaguely, Serval felt that this light possessed the same energy as the shield Luo Feng had used before.
She had already been very interested in the energy shield Luo Feng had used previously.
Naturally, she didn't want to miss this opportunity to research.
Serval vaguely hoped in her heart that she could research something beneficial to Belobog through the light cone in Luo Feng's hand.
Luo Feng seemed to see through Serval's thoughts and shook his head, saying:
"Even if I give you this light cone, you won't be able to research anything."
"Besides The Garden of Recollection, only the IPC, which has been granted light cone-related technology by The Garden of Recollection, can produce light cones."
"Although you are Belobog's top researcher, you are still far from being able to research this."
Mentioning the IPC, Luo Feng thought again about Belobog's debt to the IPC.
He felt that if he told Serval and the others this news now.Their hearts would probably collapse completely.
Serval reached out with both hands, holding the hand Luo Feng held the light cone with:
"Let me try. I'll return it to you completely intact."
"As a price, how about I lead everyone away from here? I know a long route that can avoid the Silvermane Guards."
"I imagine it wouldn't be convenient for you to be discovered by the Silvermane Guards, right?"
Serval was a smart person. After chatting with Natasha, Seele, Luo Feng, and the others.
She guessed that Natasha and Seele were people from the Lower District.
While Luo Feng, Jean, and the others were even more mysterious.
Such a group of people would definitely find it inconvenient to meet the Silvermane Guards.
"You should still take me via the shortcut."
"I have a way to avoid the Silvermane Guards' sight."
"As for this light cone, research it if you want."
"Although I don't think you'll be able to research anything."
Luo Feng shrugged, released his finger, and the light cone automatically fell down.
Seeing this, Serval quickly grabbed it with both hands and hugged it tightly to her chest.
"Alright, stop looking. You'll have plenty of time to look later."
"Take us away from here and go to the Administrative District."
"No need to take the long way around."
Luo Feng said.
Serval: "But if we go like this, they will definitely question us."
Luo Feng: "No need to worry, I can be invisible."
Seele: "You can also be invisible?"
Luo Feng: "That's right."
Saying that, Luo Feng actively demonstrated the invisibility ability of Seele's template.
Everyone just felt a blur before their eyes, and Luo Feng disappeared without a trace.
[Yelan: Invisibility? Is this preservation power, The Path of Abundance, or the power of another Path?]
[Hu Tao: Barbara, who stepped onto Abundance, and Klee, who stepped onto the Destruction Path, did not display the power of invisibility. Perhaps invisibility is the power of preservation power?]
[Noelle: But doesn't the Path of Preservation only provide a sturdy shield?]
[Ningguang: Perhaps this is indeed The Power of Destiny that we don't know about, or it's possible it's just a simple special ability.]
[Beidou: Luo Feng has the ability to be invisible, so it will be even more difficult for those Tivat People who dislike him to meet him.]
[Lynette: As long as Luo Feng is invisible, those Tivat People won't be able to find him.]
...
"He can really turn invisible."
Seele exclaimed.
Serval: "But, the rest of us can't turn invisible.
"Paimon: "That's right, Luo Feng, we can't turn invisible."
Luo Feng revealed himself and smiled, "Don't worry, I can bring everyone with me to turn invisible?"
Klee: "Wow! Big brother is so amazing, if I could also turn invisible, I could hide from Acting Grand Master Jean to go fishing with bombs."
Paimon: "Klee, Acting Grand Master Jean is right behind you."
Klee: "Oh no, oh no.
"Jean: "..."
"Luo Feng, can you really bring us along to turn invisible?"
Seele frowned, looking at Luo Feng with some disbelief."
Don't believe it? How about we make another bet?"
"If I lose, you won't have to worry about me forcing you to wear black stockings."
Luo Feng smiled.
Seele: "..."
Luo Feng: "What, scared?"
Seele: "You guy... fine, I'll bet!"
Seeing this, Natasha sighed helplessly and rubbed her forehead.
"As expected of Seele, she's decisive and brave."
Luo Feng smiled at Seele, then turned to look at Serval:
"Lead the way, Serval, otherwise, I'll take back the light cone."
Hearing this, Serval hugged the light cone even tighter.
"Don't, I'll lead the way right now, everyone follow me."
After Serval finished speaking, she quickly turned and walked in another direction.
Luo Feng, Seele, and the others naturally followed closely behind.
A moment later, Serval slightly slowed her pace and fell back to Luo Feng's side.
Luo Feng: "Is something wrong, Serval?"
Serval: "Luo Feng, you said before that Cocolia was deceived by the Stellaron, do you have any evidence?"
Luo Feng rubbed his chin and looked at Paimon beside him:
"Speaking of evidence, I'm actually planning to take my friends to turn invisible and sneak into Cocolia's office or boudoir to take a look."
"I think, if we are lucky enough, we might be able to see the scene of Cocolia being deceived by the Stellaron."
After thoroughly studying the invisibility ability, Luo Feng already had such a plan in mind.
If possible, Luo Feng even hoped to use invisibility to see the scene of Cocolia caring for Bronya.
This way, when Cocolia later attacks Bronya because of the Stellaron's deception, Luo Feng felt that the Tivat People would be able to clearly perceive how terrifying the Stellaron's deceptive ability is.
Of course, if Cocolia were changing clothes or doing similar actions during the infiltration.
He was also prepared to cut off Paimon's live stream at any time.
[Yae Miko: That's a good method. If you can sneak up to the Supreme Guardian, you can probably learn a lot of the Supreme Guardian's secrets.]
[Kamisato Ayaka: Among these secrets, there should be things related to the Stellaron.]
[Venti: It's a good thing Luo Feng's invisibility power can make Paimon invisible too, otherwise we could only pray that Luo Feng would be willing to start a live stream himself.]
[Albert: No, Luo Feng hasn't shown the power to make others invisible with him yet, and you, the bard, already believe it?]
[Venti: I believe it.]
[Zhongli: Luo Feng should not lie about this matter. I think we should be able to witness some secrets of the Stellaron with our own eyes through Luo Feng's method.]
[Dr.: Deceiving people's hearts... If the Stellaron truly possesses such power, let me see clearly to what extent the Supreme Guardian has been deceived.]
"Luo Feng, are you really planning to infiltrate Cocolia's office area?
"After a moment of silence, Serval suddenly looked up and said to Luo Feng.
"That's right." Luo Feng nodded slightly.
Serval: "Are you also planning to bring your friends with you?"
Luo Feng: "Yes."
"Then can you take me with you?" Serval took a deep breath and said:
"I hope to confirm with my own eyes whether she has been deceived by the Stellaron."
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Chapter 58: Is the "IPC" Technology Research Department a gathering place for geniuses?; Grand Sage: That's right, I am indeed a genius!
"Well..."
Luo Feng rubbed his chin, seemingly hesitant.
"Moreover, I also have to prevent you from using your invisibility ability to do anything unfavorable to Cocolia."
"After all, Cocolia is the Supreme Guardian of Belobog."
"As a Belobogian, I feel I have an obligation to supervise you and your friends."
Serval said solemnly.
Luo Feng: "According to you, shouldn't you be stopping us from going to the Supreme Guardian?"
Serval: "..."
Indeed, as Luo Feng said, she should indeed stop Luo Feng and the others.
However, after witnessing the shield that Luo Feng used, which was suspected to be from the First Supreme Guardian.
After witnessing the Fragmentum transforming Silvermane Guards into Rift Monsters.
After learning that the former Supreme Guardian could also turn into a Guardian Shadow.
It was really difficult for her to make the decision to stop Luo Feng.
After all, Cocolia's performance has indeed been a bit strange over the years.
"Okay, it's just bringing one more person anyway."
Luo Feng finally nodded.Just right, Serval is from the Upper District.
Luo Feng can also learn more about the Upper District through Serval and have her act as a guide.
This is the real Belobog, after all, not the Belobog in the game.
The real-world Belobog is very large.With a local as a guide, he can take fewer detours.
"Thank you, Luo Feng." Serval breathed a sigh of relief and smiled:
"In return, even if you have the idea of stealing Cocolia's black stockings."
"I won't stop you."
Luo Feng: "...You truly are Cocolia's good best friend."
"She and I are no longer best friends." Serval sighed deeply and said.
Fortunately, Serval had already accepted the fact that she was kicked out of the research team by Cocolia.
Not long after, she quickly pulled herself together.
She could even lead the way for Luo Feng and the others.
While researching the light cone in her hand.It's just a pity that with her technical ability.The light cone is simply too profound.
The light cone is simply too profound.
In her helplessness, she could only choose to ask Luo Feng.
Being bored, Luo Feng took the opportunity to briefly popularize some knowledge about the Universe and The Garden of Recollection for Serval.
Anyway, Serval had pretty much guessed that they weren't from this world.
There was nothing Luo Feng needed to hide.
"The Universe, huh... Historical records do mention visitors from outside the heavens."
"I really didn't expect to encounter them at this time."
Serval sighed with emotion, then picked up the light cone in her hand.
"The Garden of Recollection, which can create such magical things, is truly amazing."
"Speaking of which, since The Garden of Recollection can give the technology for making light cones to the IPC."
"This 'IPC' should also be quite powerful, right?"
Serval muttered.
[Venti: Indeed, if the IPC didn't have enough strength, it's unlikely that The Garden of Recollection would hand over such powerful technology.]
[Nahida: What kind of strength is needed to make The Garden of Recollection make such a decision?]
[Zhongli: The Garden of Recollection is an organization related to the Aeon of Remembrance. If the IPC is unrelated to the Aeon of Remembrance, it should be related to other Aeons.]
[Neuvillette: Besides the Aeon of Remembrance, the Aeons we know are the Aeon of Destruction, the Aeon of Preservation, and Aeon of Abundance. Could it be one of these three?]
Facing the questions from Serval and the people in the Teyvat Forum, Luo Feng smiled and nodded:
"The 'IPC' is indeed very powerful, after all, it is the largest interstellar company in the Universe."
"Almost all known worlds now join the 'IPC's trade system and use the currency 'credit points' issued by the 'Company'."
Barbara: "It seems somewhat similar to Liyue in Teyvat."
Jean: "However, Liyue's currency system only involves the Seven Nations, but the 'IPC's currency rules involve thousands of worlds in the Universe!"
[Tartaglia: So, the 'IPC' is just an organization that does business on a very large scale? That doesn't seem like much, just making money.]
[Regrator: If you can do business across thousands of worlds, what you gain is definitely not just wealth. Power, strength, etc., will follow.]
[Ningguang: Sometimes, wealth can change many things. Just like you, Tartaglia, if you didn't have the Snezhnaya bank behind you, your treatment in Liyue wouldn't be like this now.]
[Tartaglia: Oh, uh... that seems to be the case.]
[Chef Mao: Exactly, exactly, don't underestimate doing business. The reason Liyue can develop to its current state is also thanks to trade.]
[Venti: Considering the connection between Liyue's Rock God of Liyue and Liyue's business, I think there should also be a Rock God of Liyue behind the 'IPC'.Liyue's Rock God of Liyue is indestructible, perhaps the Aeon of Preservation is behind the IPC, you never know.][Zhongli:...]
"Speaking of which, I know there's a Miss Ningguang in Liyue, Teyvat, who is very good at doing business."
"The wealth she possesses is far beyond what ordinary people can imagine."
"There's also an Executive in Snezhnaya codenamed 'Regrator' who seems quite wealthy."
Luo Feng said, stroking his chin.
[Ningguang: It's truly a pleasure that Lord Luo Feng knows of my existence.]
[Regrator: It is my honor to be remembered by Lord Luo Feng.]
Luo Feng glanced at the forum, a meaningful smile on his face, and said:
"However, no matter how rich Liyue's Ningguang and Snezhnaya's Regrator are."
"They are far less wealthy than Lewis Fleming of the 'IPC'."
"This founder of the Interstellar Peace Corporation, a lifelong director of the 14600th board of directors, is known as the most powerful person in the entire Universe below the Aeons."
"As a shareholder of the IPC, the wealth he has accumulated can no longer be estimated in numerical values."
"Because of the immense wealth he controls, some people even jokingly refer to this mysterious rich man as a Aeon who governs the 'Wealth' Path."
Barbara: "No, no way! He can be compared to a Aeon just based on wealth?!"
Klee: "Wow! So amazing! Aeons are so great, this person who can be compared to a Aeon must also be a very amazing person."
[Regrator: Although it's a joke, this Lewis Fleming must be an extraordinary figure.]
[Ningguang: Both Barbara and Klee have seen Aeons, and they are showing such shocked expressions at this moment.
It shows that Lewis Fleming must have accumulated unimaginable wealth for ordinary people to possibly be jokingly called the Wealth Aeon.]
[Kaeya: Could it be that there actually is a Aeon who governs the 'Wealth' Path?]
[Venti: If there really is a Wealth Aeon, I think Liyue's Rock God of Liyue should easily step onto the Path of Wealth after going to the Universe, since he is very good at doing business.]
[Venti: Of course, Miss Ningguang from Liyue, and Regrator from Snezhnaya, also have a considerable possibility.]
[Zhongli:...Objectively speaking, there shouldn't be a Wealth Aeon.]
[Venti: Ehe!]
"Of course, the Wealth Aeon is just a joke after all."
"Although Lewis Fleming is very remarkable."
"But the true Aeon standing behind the 'IPC' is Qlipoth the Preservation."
Luo Feng said.
"As expected, the 'IPC' has the support of a Aeon."
"I didn't expect it would actually be the Aeon of Preservation that Lord Venti mentioned."
Jean said in surprise.
Luo Feng smiled and said:"To be precise, Qlipoth the Preservation does not stand behind the 'IPC'."
"The 'IPC' simply worships the Aeon of Preservation and continuously collects wall-building materials for Him and sends them to where He is."
"The reason why the 'Company' does business is actually to rely on doing business to collect materials for the Aeon of Preservation."
"Of course, the Aeon of Preservation has never demanded that the 'IPc' send Him materials."
"Qlipoth the Preservation may not even use the materials brought by mortals."
"The 'IPC's actions are, to some extent, like the self-move behavior of fans."
Saying this, Luo Feng turned to look at Barbara.
"For example, just like Barbara doesn't expect fans to do this or that for her."
"But those fans still enthusiastically organize various events, and some people even choose to follow Barbara."
Luo Feng smiled.
Hearing this, Lumine and Paimon, who didn't know Barbara very well, immediately looked over.
Barbara also lowered her head in embarrassment.
[Albert: Who, who is following Miss Barbara? Don't let me find out, or I'll definitely teach him a good lesson!][Rosaria: Isn't it you?]
[Ningguang: The 'IPC' is just a worshipper of the Aeon of Preservation? That's truly unexpected.]
[Regrator: In this situation, the Aeon of Preservation probably won't take action for the 'IPC'.]
[Tartaglia: Then are there any brave and skilled fighters in this 'IPC'?]
"Of course, although the Aeon of Preservation won't necessarily help the 'IPC' fight."
"But there are people within the 'IPC' who have received direct Blessings from the Aeon of Preservation."
"People blessed by the Aeon of Preservation, their strength is very strong."
Luo Feng paused, then continued:
"Moreover, as the 'IPC' has developed to this point, it has already gathered countless powerful individuals."
"Whether these people are simply worshippers of the Aeon of Preservation."
"Or those who have gathered for profit."
"If an enemy intends to attack the IPC', these people should become the enemy's nightmare."
"Speaking of which, when I first arrived in the Universe space outside this Planet."
"I received a recruitment advertisement placed by the 'IPCy' on my phone."
"If you are interested, you can take a look."
Saying this, Luo Feng shook the phone in his hand.
"The 'IPC's recruitment advertisement?"
"Let me see quickly."
Paimon instantly flashed to Luo Feng's side, curiously looking at Luo Feng's phone.
The same was true for people from Teyvat like Jean and Lumine, and people from Belobog like Seele, Serval, and Natasha.
Under everyone's gaze, Luo Feng quickly found the 'IPC's' recruitment advertisement:"Interstellar Peace Guide: Selection, Planning, and Opportunities."
"Since you all want to see it, then go ahead and watch."
"While it won't truly let you understand the 'IPC's' strength..."
"It should give you a better impression of the 'IPC'."
Luo Feng smiled, found the projection function on his phone, and began playing the advertisement.
"Hey! You, yes, you! We are waiting for you, the Primordial Stone with infinite possibilities."
"Under the 'IPC's' Stone Appraisal System, every bit of your potential will become the foundation for universal peace."
"Perhaps you possess extraordinary courage, passion, and adventurous spirit, then the Market Development Department extends its embrace to you."
"Under the leadership of the former Nameless Oswaldo Schneider, thousands of new worlds will be incorporated into the credit system's territory."
As an enthusiastic voice reappeared, the image of an Astral Express emerged on the projection.
It traversed countless planets, connecting those that were once separated with threads.
"Charlotte: Wow, is this a Kamera? No, this is no longer just a photo taken by a Kamera, but a continuous image formed by countless photos!""
Alice: It has a bit of a recruitment advertisement feel to it. I didn't expect to see such a video here."
"Zhongli: 'The Market Development Department', is that one of the 'IPC's' departments?"
"Bennett: Extraordinary courage, passion, and adventurous spirit! If I anycould join this Market Development Department and open up countless new worlds, such an adventure would surely be incredibly exciting!"
"If you are steady in your thinking, and value rules and logic..."
"The Business Consolidation Department will be your stage to shine."
"Business as vast as the stars, circulating within the 'IPC's' largest department, weaving a magnificent trade network measured in light-years."
"Regrator: The Business Consolidation Department, you say? Interesting."
"Ningguang: The largest department, huh? That makes sense, after all, the 'IPC' is involved in business across myriad worlds.I'm quite curious to see what kind of business is conducted within this department."
...If you have ambitions no less than a genius, and know how to create value through innovation...
You should join the 'Technology Research and Development Department' and advance hand-in-hand with the Intelligentsia Guild.
"Dottore: Interesting, there's even a department related to research?"
"Alhaitham: If I were to join this department, would I be able to access the most advanced knowledge in the universe?"
"Tighnari: The 'Intelligentsia Guild'? Is it also a department that possesses advanced technology?"
"Lisa: That's right, the 'Intelligentsia Guild' can almost be said to be the organization that holds the most advanced technology in the universe."
"Signora: How do you know? Did you get information about the universe from Luo Feng that we don't know?"
"Lisa: Who knows.""
Yae Miko: It seems being Luo Feng's tour guide can gain more information about the universe. Noted."
"Neuvillette: Noted."
"Furina: Hey, Neuvillette, why are you noting that down? Do you really want to be Luo Feng's Fontaine tour guide?"
"Neuvillette: If there are no judicial cases, I think I would be very willing to be Luo Feng's Fontaine tour guide.If Luo Feng arrives in Fontaine and I happen to be busy, I would ask you, Furina, to act as his tour guide."
"Furina: Me... a tour guide?!"
"Servant: If Luo Feng arrives in Fontaine and I happen to be in Fontaine, I would be very happy to be his tour guide."
"Furina:..."
"Nilou: If Luo Feng comes to Sumeru, I would be willing to introduce Sumeru to him."
"Grand Sage Azar: No need. If Luo Feng comes to Sumeru, I would be very happy to personally introduce Sumeru to him."
"Dottore: As expected, the Grand Sage also wants to gain knowledge from Luo Feng."
"Grand Sage Azar: Of course! Besides that, I am very interested in this department that only geniuses can join.
If I were to truly enter the 'IPC', I should choose this Technology Research and Development Department. In this department, I imagine I could gain sufficient knowledge."
"Paimon: Aren't you worried the Technology Research and Development Department won't want you?"
"Grand Sage Azar: Who do you think you're talking to? I am the Grand Sage of Sumeru!
Since the Technology Research and Development Department is a place where geniuses gather, there should naturally be a place for me here."
After Azar's message, it immediately drew approval from a group of Sumeru scholars.
The scholars also expressed their desire to join the Technology Research and Development Department.
Seeing these messages, Luo Feng burst out laughing.
Those Sumeru scholars with holes in their heads want to join the 'IPC's' Technology Research and Development Department?
This was simply a cosmic-level joke.
Luo Feng's laughter did not make the Sumeru scholars feel humble.
They continued to display their "intelligence" and confidence in the forum.
Fortunately, at this moment, Lisa stepped forward.
Lisa: It's better to be a bit more humble, everyone. You should know that what we are facing now is not Teyvat, but the Star Rail Universe."
Lisa: A genius in Teyvat may not necessarily be a genius in the universe."
Even the genius Lisa dared not call herself a genius in front of the 'IPC'.
She even felt that even the God of Wisdom would find it difficult to join the 'IPC's' Technology Research and Development Department.
The sages of Sumeru, even less so.
...
Chapter 59: The Amber Lord Appears, Teyvat Residents: This is hundreds of times larger than all of Teyvat!"
Grand Sage Azar: Hmph, never underestimate Sumeru's scholars.
Compared to the geniuses in the universe...
Perhaps we've just been exposed to too little."
"Grand Sage Azar: Lisa, the former genius of the Akademiya.
It seems you have completely fallen now.
You don't even have the self-confidence a genius scholar should possess."
"Lisa: Grand Sage Azar, you are as arrogant as ever."
"Dottore: I agree with the Grand Sage's idea.
Compared to the geniuses in the universe...
Our perspective is simply too narrow.
If we had their perspective...
We should also be able to achieve impressive accomplishments in technology."
"Tighnari: Is it really just a matter of perspective?"
"Nahida: I think Miss Lisa is probably right.
Teyvat is so tiny in the face of the universe.
So, perhaps Teyvat's geniuses are also very tiny in front of the universe's geniuses."
Even the God of Wisdom herself did not consider herself clever in front of the universe's geniuses.
Even though she had not yet witnessed any geniuses from the universe.
That being said, those arrogant Teyvat "geniuses" were unwilling to admit that they were mediocre in the face of the universe.
Even with Lisa's statement, the "geniuses" still stuck to their arguments.
Seeing that the "geniuses'" discussion was even affecting everyone's viewing of the 'IPC's' recruitment advertisement...
Luo Feng finally spoke in the forum.
"Luo Feng: I will later take Teyvat's passengers to a Space Station owned by a cosmic-level genius named Herta.
Within the Herta Space Station, there are also some introductions to true geniuses.
At that time, you will be able to properly compare and see if you are truly a genius."
"Lisa: A true genius, Herta? How exciting."
"Grand Sage Azar: Esteemed Luo Feng, please be sure to give me a ticket."
"Dottore: A genius from the universe, huh? If I could communicate with her, I would surely benefit immensely."
With Luo Feng's intervention, the forum finally quieted down considerably.
As for those who were completely uninterested in the scholars' debate about geniuses,they focused all their attention on the recruitment advertisement from the IPC.
As departments such as the "Construction Materials and Logistics Department," "Strategic Investment Department," "Talent Incentive Department," and "Traditional Projects Department" were displayed one by one,
everyone was already beyond surprised.
People discussed which department they could join and which department was better.
However, the most discussed topic was the Aeon of Preservation, the Amber Lord, who flashed across the screen during the video introduction of the Construction Materials and Logistics Department.
...
Join us, and climb higher.You will influence the fate of countless worlds, making the history of the Galaxy a footnote written by you.
The Amber Lord's great hammer has fallen, and no one can remain unaffected.Now, the original stones containing infinite possibilities.
We are waiting for you!Passionate words came from the projection screen.
At the same time, everyone saw the Amber Lord, who had flashed past during the introduction of the Construction Materials and Logistics Department, appear once again.
He swung his massive golden stone hammer, thinking of bringing it down violently towards the main perspective.
This scene instantly stunned the Tivat People.
[Albert: I'm going to die, I'm going to die, don't let that hammer fall here!]
[Ei: Is this... the Aeon of Preservation?!]
[Kaeya: The spaceship in the video is like an insect in front of Him, no... maybe even less than an insect.]
[Diluc: Is that a Planet next to the Aeon of Preservation? He is dozens of times larger than a Planet?!]
[Noelle: The Aeon of Preservation is indeed very great!]
[Albedo: Although I only saw it through the video, the Aeon is indeed very astonishing.][Azhdaha: Impossible, how could such an existence exist!]
[Prince: There cannot be such an existence in Universe space.
If it truly exists, it's impossible for me to have not heard anything about it.]
[Furina: Ri... Right, how could there be such a huge god?If it's real, wouldn't this guy be even bigger than Teyvat.]
[Neuvillette: It seems now that the Aeon of Preservation is indeed much larger than Teyvat.]
Teyvat, Fontaine.
"Neuvillette, you're joking, right."
"You don't really think such a huge creature exists, do you."
Hydro Archon Furina stood beside Neuvillette and said anxiously.
Neuvillette: "In terms of common sense, such a creature indeed should not exist."
Furina: "Right, right, you agree with my idea after all."
Neuvillette: "However, I can't think of a reason for Luo Feng to fake it. Moreover, Path Power has already been proven."
Furina shook her head and said:
"Even if the Path is proven, the Aeon hasn't been proven!"
"Even if there really is a Aeon, it shouldn't be that huge."
"If that stone hammer were to fall on Teyvat, wouldn't we all be finished."
Neuvillette: "Since it is a Aeon from the Universe, it is reasonable for it to possess such power."
Furina: "Why do you have to believe that Luo Feng? He just played a recruitment advertisement, didn't he?"
Neuvillette: "I am just not denying the possibility that the Aeon of Preservation is like that. More importantly, I think you should go and comfort the citizens."
Furina: "Comfort the citizens?"
"Yes." Neuvillette stood up and walked to the window:
"Many people in Fontaine have also seen the image of the Aeon of Preservation."
"Many people are unable to maintain their inner peace."
"In such a situation, the crime rate will also increase."
"Since you are the god of this country, you should go and comfort them."
Hearing this, Furina nodded:
"Yes, everyone needs me at this moment."
"I'll go and tell them not to believe in that Aeon of Preservation."
"At least, don't imagine the Aeon of Preservation to be that great!"
Neuvillette: "It's better not to speak so absolutely..."
Neuvillette looked at Furina, who had already run out the door, shook his head, and stopped his words.
...
Liyue.
Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
"Guest, what do you think?"
Hu Tao skipped over to Zhongli and asked curiously.
"Is the Director referring to the Aeon of Preservation?"
Zhongli took a sip of tea and said leisurely.
"Besides Him, who else could it be."
"It can't be about joining the IPC and working for the Company, can it."
Hu Tao said with a smile.
Zhongli: "In terms of universal rationality, since it is a god from the Universe, it is not strange for the Aeon of Preservation to have that size."
Hu Tao: "That's truly incredible, wouldn't He be much more powerful than our Rock God of Liyue!"
Zhongli: "I think Rex Lapis has never compared himself to a Aeon from beginning to end... Hmm?!"
Hu Tao: "What's happening, an earthquake?!"
Zhongli frowned tightly, stood up from his seat, and walked towards the door.
"Zhongli, where are you going?"
Hu Tao steadied herself and quickly called out to Zhongli.
"Going out to see if there's anywhere I can help."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhongli had already disappeared from the doorway.
In just an instant, he arrived at the place where Azhdaha was sealed.
"Old friend, can't you calm down either?"
Zhongli felt the vibrations coming from the seal and his brows furrowed tightly.
At the same time.Not just Liyue and Fontaine
.Almost the entire Teyvat Continent was in an uproar.
Before this, no one had ever imagined.
That merely a recruitment advertisement from an organization could achieve this.
This was true for mortals, Vision holders, and even Devil Gods.
The high-ranking officials of various countries looked at Luo Feng in the live stream with some helplessness.
Because of him, these high-ranking officials of various countries now had to work overtime to comfort the people.
That being said, thinking of the power Luo Feng might possess and what Luo Feng could bring to Teyvat,few people felt resentment towards Luo Feng.
...
Belobog.
"I really didn't expect to see the Aeon of Preservation in the video."
"I wonder if I'll have a chance to gain strength from Him in the future."
Paimon touched her chin and said with deep emotion.
"If someone like you, who only hides behind others, can step onto the Path of Preservation."
"The past Supreme Guardians of Belobog would probably cry."
Luo Feng retorted.
"Hehe, I was just saying."
"Oh, right, Luo Feng, if I were to join the IPC, which department should I join?"
Paimon asked curiously.
Luo Feng: "What, are you planning to work for the IPC?"
Paimon: "This recruitment advertisement is just too good, so such a thought popped into my head, hehe."
Luo Feng: "A recruitment advertisement is a recruitment advertisement. People who actually go to the Company might not necessarily enjoy good treatment."
Paimon: "But doesn't the Company have a Talent Incentive Department that cares about its employees?"
Luo Feng: "You also know it's called the 'Talent' Incentive Department. Ordinary employees probably only get exploited."
Thinking of the low-level employee in the 'IPC' in the game who only joined after 17 interviews.
Luo Feng deeply doubted the Company's welfare.
Furthermore, recalling the skills related to team building, performance points, and assessments of the enemies in the 'IPC' faction in the game.
Luo Feng had absolutely no intention of working for the IPC.
"Speaking of which, why aren't you moving, Serval?"
Luo Feng looked at Serval beside him in confusion.
"N-nothing, I was just surprised to hear the Amber Lord's name here."
"So the IPC, like Belobog, believes in the Aeon of Preservation."
Serval shook her head and said emotionally.
Then, she looked at Luo Feng again and said:
"Moreover, I even saw such a vast world in this recruitment advertisement."
"If I have the chance, I really want to see the world outside."
"Oh, right, Luo Feng. You said both Belobog and the Company believe in the Amber Lord."
"Why didn't the IPC help Belobog deal with the Stellaron?"
"According to you, there should be people in the IPC who can deal with the star nucleus."
Hearing this, everyone present looked over curiously.
Luo Feng smiled and said:"There are indeed powerful individuals in the Company who can deal with the Stellaron."
"However, such powerful individuals are after all a minority."
"And there are countless worlds in the Universe."
"Those powerful figures in the Company who can deal with the Stellaron might not necessarily notice Belobog."
"In fact, when the star nucleus crisis first arrived."
"There were people from the IPC on this Planet."
"Before they left, they did lend some resources to the first Supreme Guardian."
"It was precisely because of these resources that Belobog was built and has preserved the people of this world for so many years."
Serval nodded in understanding and said:
"So that's how it is. Although the Company didn't completely resolve the Stellaron, they did help this world."
"Indeed, the Company is a rather good organization."
Seele and Natasha also nodded involuntarily.
Luo Feng: "After Belobog's Stellaron crisis is over, you might not think so."
Serval: "Huh?"
Luo Feng: "It's nothing, keep leading the way, Serval."
Saying that, Luo Feng took the initiative to walk forward.
"Wait, you should explain yourself first."
Serval quickly grabbed Luo Feng's arm and said.
Luo Feng: "Trust me, you wouldn't want to know."
Serval: "If you don't say it, how would you know that I wouldn't want to know?"
Natasha: "Luo Feng, is there some problem between the IPC and Belobog?"
Luo Feng raised his eyebrows and looked at Natasha: "You want to know too?"
Natasha nodded silently.
Seele: "And me, I always feel like you have something hidden in your words."
Luo Feng looked at the three people with determined expressions and curious eyes, shook his head, and said:
"The Stellaron crisis has not yet been resolved, and I originally didn't want you to worry about other things."
"But since you want to know so much, I can tell you."
"I just hope you don't blame me after you know."
Seele: "Could there be something more important than the Stellaron? Luo Feng, just say it."
Luo Feng shrugged and said:
"Although this matter is not as important as the star nucleus, it is also enough to affect Belobog's future."
"Remember I said before that the Company had lent a sum of resources to the first Supreme Guardian."
Everyone nodded.
Luo Feng continued:"If you borrow, you have to repay, and with interest."
"As far as I know, the repayment period for this debt has not yet passed."
"And this debt has been around for 700 years."
....
Chapter 60: Belobog's Seven Hundred Year Debt, Even Teyvat Would Be Stunned
[Navia: I, what did I hear? Belobog actually has a debt that has been owed for seven hundred years!? Is this debt not bad debt?]
[Zhongli: Luo Feng mentioned earlier that this debt is still within the tracing period, so it should not be bad debt.]
[Uncle Tian: There must be long-lived species in the Universe, and the Company is a company that spans many centuries. It's probably normal for the time frame of a debt to be very long.]
[Kaeya: Even if it's a debt of 1 mora, if seven hundred years have passed, repaying it with principal and interest will be an astronomical figure~ right.]
[Regrator: Since the resources the Company lent to the first Supreme Guardian could be used to establish Belobog, it must be a not-small figure.
Now that seven hundred years have passed, this figure is probably indeed as Luo Feng said.
It is an astronomical figure that Belobog simply cannot repay.]
[Xin Yan: Is there a possibility that this debt actually has no interest, and as long as Belobog overcomes the Stellaron difficulty, they can repay this debt relatively easily afterwards?]
[Xingqiu: Since the Company is doing business, it probably wouldn't be without interest.]
"So that's how the establishment of Belobog came about!"
"Luo Feng, will the Company definitely collect every debt?"
Natasha asked with a frown.
"Unless it becomes a bad debt... In other words, the world that owes the debt is destroyed."
"Otherwise, they will definitely come to collect."
Luo Feng shook his head and said.
"Then, given Belobog's current situation, can it afford this debt?"
"I mean, after solving the Stellaron problem and after we stabilize?"
Natasha asked.
"Unfortunately, this debt has been around for seven hundred years."
"Calculating with interest, this debt is already something Belobog cannot repay."
"Even if all the resources on this entire Planet where Belobog is located are emptied, and even if the current people of Belobog are sold, it still wouldn't be enough to repay."
Luo Feng said regretfully.
If the debt problem could be solved simply by selling Jarilo-VI's existing resources...
and relocating Belobog's current population to other Planets as laborers...
then Topaz in the original story wouldn't have needed to include Jarilo-VI's future population in the future agreement.
Natasha's expression immediately became extremely conflicted upon hearing Luo Feng's words.
[Zhongli: So that's how it is. Even putting up resources and population isn't enough to pay off the debt. What a heavy contract.]
[Ningguang: For the people of Belobog right now, this kind of debt is like a disaster from the heavens.
However, from the IPC's perspective, demanding the debt back is only natural.]
[Yoimiya: But Belobog simply doesn't have enough money.
The IPC can't possibly really sell Belobog's population, can they?
They wouldn't make the people of Belobog become slaves, would they?]
[Dehya: That's right. Since both Belobog and the IPC believe in the Aeon of Preservation,they should be able to sit down and talk it out properly.
It shouldn't be taken to such extremes.]
[Bennett: And judging from the recruitment advertisement Luo Feng showed earlier, the Company seems quite decent.
After seeing Belobog's current situation, they would surely be willing to understand.Perhaps the IPC might even be willing to cancel this debt.
After all, they share a common belief.]
[Regrator: Too naive! For the IPC to develop into a massive organization in the Universe, it would never be an organization that only uses appeasement.
To deal with the countless crises in the business world, they must also have corresponding violent organs.]
[Regrator: If Belobog cannot pay back the debt with interest,the IPC's violent organs will likely be dispatched.
Perhaps they really will take the people of Belobog and sell them for money.]
[Regrator: As for both believing in the Aeon of Preservation... Heh, Liyue businessmen, even if they all believe in the Geo Archon, will still compete in the business world and fight tooth and nail, won't they?]
[Ningguang: Regrator is right. And since Luo Feng mentioned the IPC in this manner,the IPC is likely not a gentle organization.
It's just unclear what kind of debt collection plan the IPC will propose for the current Belobog.]
...
"We already owe the Company a debt that can never be repaid?"
"Luo Feng, you're not serious, are you!"
Seele took a deep breath and asked Luo Feng with hopeful eyes.
"Considering Belobog's current situation, I also wish this wasn't true."
"But unfortunately, it is the truth, Seele."
"If you don't believe me, perhaps you can ask Svarog later."
"He still has the relevant information there."
Luo Feng said regretfully.
"H-how could this happen?"
"If we can't pay the debt."
"The IPC wouldn't just directly eliminate us, would they?"
Serval said worriedly.
"The IPC is an organization that believes in the Aeon of Preservation after all."
"They wouldn't go so far as to eliminate everyone in Belobog."
"Moreover, eliminating Belobog wouldn't allow them to collect the debt, would it?"
"Doing something that doesn't benefit them doesn't fit the IPC's style."
Luo Feng shook his head and said.
"So, there's still a solution?"
Serval asked excitedly.
Luo Feng: "There is a solution, but it might not be what you hope for."
Serval: "At this point, please tell us the possible plan the Company might offer."
Luo Feng nodded and said:
"Based on my understanding of the Company, they should send an executive from the Strategic Investment Department to Belobog to negotiate."
"Perhaps they will demand that this Planet, where Belobog is located, become the IPC's property."
"From now on, both the people currently living in Belobog and those born in the future will be directly tied to the IPC, becoming its employees."
"And this executive from the Company might promise to help Belobog connect with the outside world."
"Using outside technology to help the people of Belobog live better lives as quickly as possible?"
[Bennett: How could this be? Isn't the IPC supposed to be good people?Why do they have to force Belobog to make such a difficult choice?]
[Yoimiya: They're actually going to sell off all of Belobog?Not just the people currently alive, but all the children born in the future too!]
[Regrator: I told you, for the IPC to grow into a Universe-level organization, it can never be an organization of purely good people.]
[Dehya: On one side is a life where you're well-fed but have no dreams.
On the other side is a life with dreams but not necessarily enough to eat...
Ahhh, I have no idea how to choose.]
Barbara: "This... isn't this just selling off Jarilo-VI? And not just selling off the current Jarilo-VI, but the future too!"
Paimon: "But this seems pretty good too! At least everyone can live good lives quickly."
Traveler: "Paimon, this is Belobog's matter. Let them think about it."
As the Traveler, she knew deeply that such a major decision concerning the future of a Planet...
must be made by the local people.
Outsiders can at most offer suggestions.
Serval blinked and said:
"Betting all of Jarilo-VI's future possibilities?"
"Although the conditions are harsh, and I don't like it, it doesn't seem that bad either."
"If it can allow everyone in Belobog to live normal lives sooner, I think it's quite good."
Natasha, however, shook her head and said:
"Agreeing to such conditions would stifle the children's dreams."
"Not everyone will be willing to become an employee of theIPC"
"And Luo Feng mentioned earlier that becoming an employee of the IPC doesn't necessarily guarantee happiness."
Serval: "But if we can't even survive, what's the use of talking about dreams?"
Natasha: "As long as everyone works hard enough, they will definitely find a way to survive."
Seele watched Serval and Natasha staring intently at each other, then turned to look at Luo Feng, who was walking ahead, minding his own business.
"Hey, why don't you try to persuade them?"
"They seem like they're about to argue?"Luo Feng shrugged and said:
"There's no harm in arguing a bit now."
"It's better than arguing after the IPC's debt collectors actually arrive in Belobog, right?"
Seele: "Then, from your perspective, how do you think we should choose?"
Upon hearing this, Natasha and Serval both turned their gazes towards Luo Feng.
Through their time together, Natasha had developed deep trust in Luo Feng.
While trusting Luo Feng, Natasha also felt an inexplicable desire to rely on him.
Although Serval hadn't known Luo Feng for long, since he was the one who revealed this information, she instinctively wanted to get a hint from him.
"This is Belobog's matter. I will not make the decision for Belobog."
"However, I can tell you some things I know about the debt collectors."
Everyone present immediately pricked up their ears upon hearing this.
After a brief consideration, Luo Feng continued speaking under the nervous gaze of Serval and the others:
"The Stellaron has changed the ecosystem of Jarilo-VI, causing Fragmentums to appear everywhere."
"Even if the Stellaron disappears, the Fragmentums won't vanish immediately, and the ecosystem will remain in this state."
"It wouldn't be strange for these phenomena to take hundreds or even thousands of years to disappear naturally."
"Facing such a situation, the IPC definitely won't choose to wait."
"At this time, the IPC's debt collectors will likely implement a plan to rebuild the Planet's ecosystem on Jarilo-VI."
Seele frowned: "Rebuild the Planet's ecosystem?"
Luo Feng nodded slightly and said:
"Rebuilding a Planet's ecosystem is an extremely massive project."
"Since it's a massive project, it's normal for it to come with certain risks."
"In the Universe, there aren't no Planets similar to Jarilo-VI."
"There are also Planets that chose the IPC's Planet ecosystem reconstruction."
"It's just that not all Planets made it through."
Serval swallowed: "C-Could it be that some Planets were destroyed because of the ecosystem reconstruction?"
"Precisely."
Luo Feng nodded and continued:
"Up to now, only 63 Planets have truly been reborn under the IPC's technology."
Barbara: "Y-You mean, the remaining 37 worlds were destroyed?"
"That's right, Barbara."
Luo Feng looked at Barbara and said:
"So, if Teyvat is ever trapped by the Abyss and reaches the brink of Destruction."
"And if the IPC happens to arrive in Teyvat at that time and offers advice on rebuilding the Planet's ecosystem."
"You Tivat People must consider it carefully."
Hearing Luo Feng's words, the group of Tivat People were stunned.
[Albert: We were talking about Belobog just fine, how did it get dragged to Teyvat?]
[Dainsleif: After all, the problem of the Abyss does exist.]
[Uncle Tian: This old man is getting on in years, I don't want to experience something so overly stimulating.]
[Ningguang: While that's true, it's hard not to see Teyvat from Belobog's perspective after hearing this.]
[Xingqiu: Even without looking in a mirror, I know my face is very pale right now.]
[Dr.: Actually, a 60% chance isn't low. If Teyvat really encounters such a situation, choosing the Company's plan might be an option to try.]
[Chef Mao: That's too big of a gamble. Unless the Rock God of Liyue, that old man, approves of the IPC's contract, I wouldn't dare to gamble.]
[Zhongli: Even Rex Lapis would surely be quite cautious when facing this matter.]
[Venti: Yeah, I think even Mondstadt's Wind God, Barbatos, wouldn't be so free in the face of something like this.]
Zhongli and Venti, who had experienced the Khaenri'ah war, witnessed the Abyss, and survived, sighed almost simultaneously.
Teyvat has always been troubled by the Abyss.
Although the Abyss doesn't currently have the potential to destroy the world.
There's no guarantee it won't in the future.Perhaps, future Teyvat will indeed face the same situation as Belobog is currently in.Thinking of the possibility that Teyvat might face the Company's plan to rebuild the Teyvat ecosystem.
Zhongli and Venti felt their erosion seemed to be getting increasingly severe.
...
"Everyone, someone is coming."
Suddenly, Luo Feng's voice brought Serval and the others back from the debt issue.
Everyone followed Luo Feng's gaze and saw a small girl with glasses and beautiful dark blue hair.
"Pela, what are you doing here?"
Serval asked, looking slightly surprised.
"I couldn't find you anywhere, so I knew you might have come to the Edge Passage again to look for parts."
"I've told you many times that coming here is forbidden, and it's very dangerous."
Pela walked up to Serval with her hands on her hips, her face full of complaint.
She raised her head and looked at Luo Feng and the others: "Who are these people?"
"They are my friends."
Serval forced a smile and looked at Luo Feng. "This is Pela, she's my good friend."
Pela frowned and said:
"So, this time you brought friends to the Edge Passage to look for parts?"
"Serval, you're getting more and more reckless."
"Aren't you worried about what Gepard will say when he finds out?"
Serval sighed: "Let him scold me, I don't care."
Pela: "Huh?! What's wrong with you? This isn't like you."
Serval: "I just learned something quite upsetting."
After Serval finished speaking, she turned and glanced at Luo Feng.
"Don't look at me like that, you were the one who asked me to speak earlier."
Luo Feng said.Pela looked at Luo Feng strangely and said:
"So, what exactly did you learn, Serval?"
Serval: "You wouldn't want to know, Pela."
Pela: "How would you know I don't want to know if you don't tell me?"
Hearing these familiar words, Serval couldn't help but raise her hand to her forehead.
If possible, she didn't wish for Pela to face the same troubles as her.
"What's there to hide? Anyway, when the IPC people arrive."
"She'll know anyway."
Seele said.
Pela: "Serval, what happened?"
Serval sighed heavily, finally unable to resist Pela's persistence.
"Alright, I'll tell you."
"You're smart, maybe you can think of a way to deal with it."
Serval said.
Pela listened silently to Serval recount the debt issue, her hands on her hips.
However, the more she listened, the stranger Pela's expression became.
After Serval finished speaking, Pela immediately grabbed Serval's hand and quickly moved several meters away from Luo Feng and the others.
"Pela, what are you doing?"
Serval looked at Pela with a confused expression.
Pela had summoned four small hovering objects capable of firing ice energy beams and aimed them at Luo Feng and the others.
"Serval, be careful of these people."
Pela pushed up her round glasses and looked at Luo Feng and the others vigilantly:
"Tell me, why are you deceiving Serval with lies?"
"What is your purpose?"
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