Chapter 598: The Three Sovereigns
“Were these inventions… interfered with by people from other civilizations?”
“No, according to the Rulers’ observations, they were all voluntarily conducted by scientists without the slightest external interference.”
Jiang Li clasped his fists, deeply impressed by the Observer World. Here, there were frequently suicidal scientists and wildly imaginative inventions that made the three Rulers worry so much they’d lost all their hair.
Previously, Jiang Li had thought Growth’s claim that the three Rulers’ task was maintaining basic survival was just an excuse for laziness. But after witnessing these inventions, he realized the three Rulers truly had it difficult.
“Actually, it’s not too bad. The three Rulers can monitor world changes at all times using cameras, and they can promptly stop any emerging trends.”
“Those earlier incidents all happened on specific mother stars without affecting others. Even if real problems occur, they can be resolved.”
“That’s still not easy.”
“Exactly! If we don’t give these scientists something to do, making them research things they’ll never figure out in their lifetime, who knows where their thoughts might wander.”
“About five thousand years ago, a Unity Stage cultivator proposed inventing a little device that would reduce the world from three dimensions to two. The three Rulers directly intervened, saying such research was absolutely forbidden.”
“Another Unity Stage cultivator suggested splitting the universe into two parts—one for normal life and the other compressed into a singularity to study how the universe was born.”
“Although current technology can’t compress the universe into a singularity yet, the very idea is extremely dangerous.”
“That’s why the three Rulers assign research topics to later Unity Stage cultivators.”
“Can’t figure it out? That’s exactly the intended effect.”
Yu Yin looked at these inventions with a strange expression. She felt that if people from the Nine Provinces came here as scientists, they could invent similar things.
Like this eager Bai Hongtu—from his facial expression, Yu Yin guessed this guy probably wanted to invent some strange and highly destructive things.
There was never a moment of peace.
Over the next few days, Growth, being a proper fellow cultivator, took the three around the entire First Mother Star. The three gained comprehensive understanding of the Observer civilization from social, economic, and class perspectives.
Ten days later, the Unity Stage advancement ceremony was held at the Science Academy venue.
Those who could attend were all renowned figures in the scientific community. Looking around, the place was filled with Spirit Transformation Stage cultivators at minimum, with several extraordinary individuals who should be Unity Stage experts.
Spirit Transformation Stage bodies consist of half-energy and half-mechanical components, requiring unique insights and talent in technological fields. Only then can they control the energy body from dissipating.
Therefore, those who can reach Spirit Transformation Stage are all scientists. No matter how wealthy others are or how many resources they accumulate, they can only reach Nascent Soul Stage at most.
“May I ask which fields you three research?” A scientist approached the three unfamiliar faces. He was tall, nearly three meters high, due to energy body accumulation changes—a common issue for Spirit Transformation Stage cultivators.
Only his head was mechanical, with everything below the neck being energy body. His head was decorated with bionic skin, looking somewhat comical.
If Jiang Li and Bai Hongtu had such bodies, the thugs wouldn’t have dared to hijack them.
Half-energy, half-mechanical bodies were symbols of status and rank.
Jiang Li said modestly, “I research the time field, specifically inventing a time machine.”
“If I may ask, how far have you progressed in your research?”
“The time machine has already reached Unity Stage.”
Yu Yin said quietly from the side, “Is that time machine you mentioned named Ji Zhi?”
Jiang Li pretended not to hear what Yu Yin said.
Bai Hongtu also said modestly, “I research how the weak can defeat the strong, overcoming seemingly unbeatable enemies.”
“How far have you progressed now?”
“How to reduce the number of beatings taken.”
“Huh?”
Seeing both had spoken, Yu Yin also needed to mention something impressive.
“I research how to transform planar objects into three-dimensional forms.”
Yu Yin was referring to the Dao of Painting.
“So it’s transformation from two dimensions to three dimensions.”
The scientist was astonished—the things these three researched were truly obscure, truly worthy of Unity Stage experts.
Jiang Li’s trio had physical bodies, standing out among the energy bodies. Only Unity Stage cultivators could choose between physical, mechanical, and energy bodies.
Today’s main character appeared—a young Spirit Transformation Stage cultivator. The interstellar pirate group had kidnapped the richest man fifteen years ago, who happened to be his father.
As the richest man’s son, he possessed exceptional talent in science, making him one of the top five youngest Spirit Transformation Stage cultivators in history.
Now, he was about to become the third youngest Unity Stage cultivator in history.
This was a glorious achievement worthy of historical records, destined to be reported by various news outlets.
The richest man’s son was almost pure energy body—among all Spirit Transformation Stage cultivators, he had the least mechanical components.
He stood on stage, presenting his report about his research achievements over the years. This proved his qualification for Unity Stage, a necessary procedure for every Unity Stage cultivator.
After finishing his speech, the richest man’s son slightly bowed forward to the audience. Next would be the Rulers assisting his advancement to Unity Stage.
Seeing this, Growth smiled and said, “Sorry, I need to step away for a moment. I’ll be back soon.”
Jiang Li also smiled in response, saying it was fine.
Growth restrained his smile, his expression turning serious as his appearance changed accordingly.
Everyone made way, creating a path for Growth to pass.
“Greetings, Entropy Increase Ruler.”
Growth approached the richest man’s son, asking in a stern yet slightly gentle tone,
“Are you willing to become Unity Stage, adding strength to human wisdom, providing the Observer World with another pair of thinking eyes?”
“I am willing!” The richest man’s son said excitedly. The Rulers were mysterious—this was his first time seeing one in person.
Growth nodded slightly and said, “There were several errors in your report earlier. Although not critical, science demands rigor. Do you understand?”
“I understand.”
Growth pointed out each issue from the report, then said, “After becoming Unity Stage, don’t make similar mistakes again.”
“In response to Entropy Increase Ruler, I will remember.”
Suddenly, people noticed their bodies gently floating upward.
Gravity disappeared.
Electric arcs appeared.
Radioactive materials emerged.
Nuclear energy manifested.
The characteristics of the four fundamental forces flickered in and out within the Science Academy venue.
Growth touched the richest man’s son’s head, and the four fundamental force characteristics completely disappeared. The mechanical substances within the richest man’s son decomposed, transforming into energy.
He became a pure energy body—a Unity Stage cultivator.
Growth walked off the stage toward Jiang Li, neither hurried nor slow.
As he descended, two more people emerged from the crowd, following behind Growth.
The scientists exclaimed in surprise: “It’s the Entropy Decrease Ruler and Entropy Balance Ruler!”
“All three Rulers gathered together—what’s about to happen?”
They couldn’t understand what was happening. It was just promoting one Unity Stage cultivator—why would it warrant all three Rulers appearing simultaneously?
Some people trembled, terrified. Were the three Rulers appearing together because great demons were about to cross boundaries?
“You three have come from another world from afar. Our hospitality has been inadequate, please forgive us.” Growth clasped his hands.
“The hospitality has been quite thorough.” Jiang Li clasped his hands in return. Growth had made them very comfortable these past few days.
Growth shook his head: “No, no, there are still inadequacies. For example… you three haven’t yet witnessed our strength!”
As he spoke, the three Rulers simultaneously attacked.