Him and their stars.

Chapter 2109 Let's Stand Together and Maintain the Balance of the Universe

"This is outrageous! This is outrageous!" Little Grey roared in anger.

"Who is Red Dog?" Fei Fei asked with interest, while pulling Yu Lian even tighter in her arms.

Yu Lian didn't answer, but stared at Xiao Hui with a gaze that could almost be considered a baptism, expressing his blatant contempt. Xiao Hui also opened his eyes wide and stared back.

After a stalemate of half a minute, the two sides finally stopped when Fei Fei said, "Are you playing a game where whoever blinks first loses?"

Xiao Hui then said, "However, in that era, the originals created from the machines were an important part of the population."

“I understand, gene clinics and clones,” Yu Lian said.

“Even before birth, appearance and talents can be customized.”

"Understood, Coordinator." Yu Lian tapped his palm.

"Even though people don't know what it is, it suddenly feels like the style has been lowered a lot." Fei Fei glared at Yu Lian, then stretched out two fingers and pinched a little bit of skin on someone's arm.

Surprisingly, no matter the era, the universe, or the future, girls seem to enjoy expressing their dissatisfaction in this way!
Feifei then said to Xiaohui, "I think I understand now. The Enlightened Ones are not conceived from the womb, but manufactured from machines, is that right?"

“I didn’t say that, but I did specify the prohibitions.” Little Grey touched his lips with his finger and said, “However, I can tell you that, according to the research of the neighboring school, it is possible to produce children with top-level spiritual talents in large quantities.”

Yu Lian wasn't surprised. If the goal of the "Forbidden Matters School" was psychic ascension, then mass-producing high-level psychics should be a necessary task.

He was about to say something more when the robot lady spread her hands and said, "When every Enlightener becomes a high-level psionicist, the chasm of the universe will become a smooth road, and the starry sky will become a paradise of civilization."

Feifei's face lit up with longing: "We are but mayflies in the vastness of the universe, a grain of millet in the boundless ocean. I lament the brevity of my life, and envy the endless flow of the Yangtze River. To ride the immortals and roam freely, to embrace the bright moon and live forever. Every psychic, every single one of us, hopes this isn't just a grand fantasy, but a tangible reality. This truly is an enchanting era!"

However, as a talented literary youth, Director Ye only lingered in his reverie for two seconds before withdrawing his sentiments and revealing a realistic expression: "But, the situation can't be that simple, can it?"

"However, they also believe that if everyone were a high-level psychic, if a large number of, uh, 'gods' could appear, hehe pfft..." At this point, Little Gray covered his mouth and chuckled, laughing heartily.

As psionicists, Yu Lian and Fei Fei both felt somewhat offended.

"In short, when the number of beings you call 'the side of truth' or 'gods' increases, it will surely be able to break through the shackles of the nine rings, break through the true boundaries of mysticism, and elevate life to a completely new realm. At that time, even the virtual realm, even the more vast and mysterious subspace, will be under the complete control of civilization."

"Well, perhaps this can be considered a case of quantitative change leading to qualitative change." Although Yu Lian felt that something seemed off, she still tried to speak fairly.
"Perhaps. However, not long after the neighboring school of thought proposed this idea, it split up. Good heavens, the battle was truly earth-shattering, the stars were dried up! Stars were extinguished, black holes were boiling, and even the Great Dao and nature were being obliterated."

"The Enlightened Civilization just perished like that?"

"Don't be so clever. I was just using an adjective." The robot gave Yu Lian a disdainful, crooked sneer, adding a disdainful glance. "What, trying to find out where the Enlightened Civilization is? I'm not falling for it, absolutely not! If you apologize honestly now and say three times, 'Sister Gray, I was wrong, Sister Gray, I was too loud just now…'"

Before Yu Lian could apologize, Fei Fei interjected, "And then you'll say it?"

"No, that's the biggest no-no!" Little Grey glared at Fei Fei, his face full of regret.

Yu Lian also clicked his tongue in regret.

Although it ultimately ended with "prohibited items" and still didn't receive a direct answer, it at least suggests that there's something fishy about this matter.

Although he knew that this legendary expedition straight to the heavens would be fraught with many twists and turns, and would surely harbor unspeakable shadows, he never imagined that the key to all of this would lie not in himself, but in someone else.

Yu Lian gazed affectionately at the girl who had been with him since childhood, as if he could never get enough of looking at her.

Feifei responded with the same tender, shimmering gaze. She gently stroked Yu Lian's cheek and said, "Why are you looking at me like that? It's like I might disappear at any moment. Aren't you just demoralizing yourself?"

“I am feeling the real you. Both you and I in the future need enough spiritual anchors,” Yu Lian said.

“Very good. If I hadn’t known you before I was born, I would have thought you were planning to sacrifice me.” Fei Fei smiled gently: “Of course, if you really want to do that, you must tell me in advance. Even if I am to sacrifice, I hope it will be a more magnificent one.”

"Can we sacrifice ourselves, but not be sacrificed?"

“Eek~~~~” Fei Fei drew out the sound and shivered.

"Ouch~~~~~" Little Grey covered his face with an unsightly expression.

"I'm sorry, it's my fault. I was being dramatic, I was being petty." Yu Lian felt like she had been subjected to a humiliation play, and she wanted to slap herself twice.

“That’s how it is. Don’t doubt our courage and loyalty. If you do, what will truly waver is your courage and loyalty. We’ve come this far on the expedition; if we waver, we’ll die a miserable death, our spirits utterly destroyed.” Feifei stroked Yulian’s face and said softly, “This is my loyal advice; I hope Your Majesty will make the final decision.”

Yu Lian was deeply moved: "With a wife like this... ah, I mean, with Zitong like this, I am already invincible!"

Since Director Faye wants to have some fun, I'll just go along with her lines.

He felt the girl grab his collar and pull his face close to her bright smile.

They embraced, they kissed deeply, they tacitly sensed each other's breath and will.

"Carbon-based monkeys are just pretentious, aren't they? But I don't dislike that. Watching you guys act pretentious is like watching a peacock spread its tail feathers or a panda roll around." Little Gray said sarcastically, but there was still a subtle excitement in his tone, like watching a flower show at the panda base. Because he entered through the VIP channel, his level of excitement was only so-so.

The two pretended not to see each other. After their lips parted, Fei Fei gazed into her lover's eyes and breathed softly: "Have you suddenly realized that although the Heavenly Realm has no soldiers to defend it, this pool of water seems to be getting deeper and deeper?"

"On the contrary, I felt that the figure sitting on the throne suddenly became much smaller. In fact, the closer I got to the Heavenly Realm, the more excited I became. I always felt that I would either be shattered to pieces in that vortex, or I would make everything clear. That old red dog was always right, now is the best opportunity."

Feifei gazed at Yu Lian with deep affection, as if she were looking at her own peerless hero: "Ultimately, you are still an adventurer at heart. In every way." "I don't want to deny that."

“Great! That’s why I love you.” Fei Fei smiled sweetly again.

Then, naturally, came a deep kiss that was born of emotion but not merely of propriety, a kiss that was both passionate and intimately intimate, like that of an old married couple.

"What a cheesy couple. The worst part is that they're doing this live, less than half a meter away from me. How embarrassing!" The robot lady continued her sarcastic remarks from the side, her hands in her pockets, even drawing out the last syllable as if she were about to whistle.

Yu Lian and Fei Fei had no choice but to return to reality a little from their passionate emotions, and at the same time gave Xiao Hui a standard dirty look.

"How impolite. I was just reminding you that I wouldn't mind watching carbon-based monkeys mating, but this is a public place after all. One of the reasons you carbon-based monkeys are so fussy is that you don't like exposing your X-organs in public; this actually stems from a fear that remains in your ancient genes. However, the Spiritualist School has always believed that for carbon-based life forms to overcome these genetic constraints, they need to evolve their spiritual bodies to the point where they can detach from physical entities, which would be the ascension of civilization and race. Even now, my omniscient, omnipotent, and benevolent AI, which guides civilization, wouldn't dare say they are definitely wrong."

Instead of being embarrassed, Xiao Hui spoke earnestly: "Only people think that cognitive closure exists only in people with low cognitive abilities and low levels of education, but even the leadership of a country or even a civilization can have this problem, or rather, it is very easy for them to have similar problems. Little brother Yu Lian, I sincerely hope that you will not become this kind of person in the future."

Although he was lectured again, Yu Lian could only accept the lesson humbly because the robot lady was always very fair.

Feifei then said, "So, should we continue? You should make a decision now. A clear decision."

Yu Lian looked at the girl in his arms. He wanted to give a positive answer, but now he hesitated.

"Of course, it's ultimately your decision, as the head of the household. No matter what you decide, she'll always follow you wherever you go. But if you try to run away now, I'll definitely look down on you." Fei Fei placed her hand on Yu Lian's chest, separating it slightly, and said seriously, "Don't make me look down on you."

Looking into Fei Fei's bright eyes, which were so close to his own, Yu Lian understood her determination.

She foresaw the potential fate that awaited her, yet chose to stand shoulder to shoulder with him. She never recklessly sought protection, but rather declared her intention to walk alongside him.

Well, as she said, this moment of wavering is the greatest betrayal to each other and to all the followers.

"Great. We'll get through this together."

"No, no, no, you should shoulder the burden! Anyway, the future of the thirteen star sectors and two new continental star sectors of the Community, as well as the entire known universe, rests on your shoulders, so what difference does a mere Primarch Project make? I will fulfill my duty of cheering you on." Fei Fei said with a smile, looking like a virtuous wife who would never steal the limelight from the head of the household.

"Alright, it's indeed my responsibility. After all, I'm the head of the household."

"And you must survive safely and stay with me."

"Sacrifice is unavoidable, but it cannot be taken for granted. Even if we truly destroy that idol wearing the void crown, the Galactic Empire will still exist. The road ahead is long, and the balance of the thirteen planets of the community and the entire universe rests on my shoulders. I must preserve my life for future use!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, although you are an adventurer at heart, you are really becoming more and more like a despicable power holder. But this contradiction and self-contradiction is also part of the charm! I like it very much."

Seeing that the atmosphere was about to become awkward again, Xiao Hui earnestly advised, "Aren't you guys really going to get a hotel room?"

After receiving another eye roll from the two of them, the robot lady finally said, "Also, the alchemical array inside this fortress is quite interesting. You call it the Eternal Array, right?"

“Yes, a main array contains six sub-arrays and twenty-seven branch arrays, which can create at least one hundred and fifty kinds of psionic effects,” Yu Lian pondered.

This sophisticated array configuration was also deployed within the Heavenly Fist of Glory fortress. Yu Lian sincerely hoped that it wouldn't have been able to be fully activated due to cost constraints.

"However, its energy flow is very regular and logical. That's interesting. If I want to simulate more advanced psionic energy... or rather, learn more about you idealistic fools, this would be very helpful. Even if you wanted to dismantle this fortress, you'd have to wait at least three hours." Little Grey waved his hand and floated straight toward the metal wall beside him.

“We haven’t even told you yet that we’ve already taken this fortress. There are still a million people inside,” Fei Fei said.

Little Gray didn't even turn around, casually waving his hand before completely disappearing into the thick metal curtain wall, just like a ghost without substance, naturally vanishing from sight.

At that moment, Yu Lian's terminal also rang. It was Anne Romanova on the dragon ship, and Gongsun Qing, who was supposed to be at the command post of the Pig Fortress according to the original plan.

Once the connection was established, the girls' faces appeared on the terminal screen.

Speaking of which, how come all the best fighters under my command have turned into an all-female army?
Under Yu Lian's expectant gaze, Gongsun Qing excitedly reported, "We have captured the command post."

Yu Lian nodded with satisfaction, signaling the other party to continue reporting.

Gongsun Qing hesitated for a moment, then said, "We have captured the command post."

Yu Lian withdrew his satisfaction, his gaze now fixed on the art student who scored less than 300 on the college entrance exam.

Of course, she is indeed an art student.

Feifei interjected, "Let Ina and Little Feilian talk."

Am I not your go-to actor? Gongsun Qing looked at Feifei with tears welling up in his eyes, then covered his face and stepped aside, allowing Ina and King Slein to appear on camera.

Ina Silica blinked, glanced at the "prisoner" beside her, and saluted, saying, "Let His Highness King Si report. She is the guide; she knows everything."

Thus, the highest-ranking collaborator in the history of the Empire, though his eyes were filled with indescribable sorrow, still said: "General Yelik and most of the fortress command have boarded the escape pods. Two squadrons of Astral Knights arrived at the command post 40 minutes ago to try to regain control, but we repelled them both."

"Oh, you won 2 against 8? Not bad." Feifei didn't count King Si as part of the fighting force. Making someone lead the way was one thing, but to expect him to attack his own comrades was truly inhumane.

“There are four more dragons,” Gongsun Qing interjected.

Okay, just looking at their determination and persistence in leading the way and defecting, they're really something else!

(End of this chapter)