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Chapter 513 The War of the Molten Core
David's eyes were filled with determination and resolve; he was ready to meet the challenges of the future.

He knew that whatever awaited him ahead, he would face it bravely and do everything in his power to change the situation.

Time slips away unnoticed, and the world outside the laboratory is quietly changing.

The shadow of war looms over the entire universe, and David and his companions become the backbone of the resistance against the will of the abyss.

They fight and grow continuously, striving to protect the peace and tranquility of the universe.

In this process, David's precognitive abilities became increasingly powerful, but he also used them with increasing caution.

He was well aware of the cost of predicting the future, and understood that every prediction could potentially alter the course of reality.

Therefore, he always uses this ability only at critical moments to ensure that he can make the most correct decision.

And the scene of the seventh-ring wizard being devoured by the Chaos Seed never appeared again.

David didn't know if this meant he had escaped that fate, or if fate was quietly approaching in another way.

But he knew that no matter what the future held, he would face it bravely, because it was his mission and honor as a soldier.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, David has grown from a young soldier into an experienced leader.

His hair had turned completely silver-white, a testament to his years of fighting and sacrifice.

But his eyes remained bright and resolute, as if they were burning with an inextinguishable flame.

After a battle, David stood alone on the battlefield, gazing at the distant horizon.

His heart was filled with emotion and reflection.

He knew that the war was not over yet, and they still needed to continue their efforts to completely defeat the will of the abyss.

But he also believes that as long as they unite as one and forge ahead, they will surely achieve final victory.

Just then, a picture flashed through his mind—a whole new possibility for the future was slowly unfolding.

In that future, they successfully defeated the will of the abyss and safeguarded the peace and tranquility of the universe.

David stood at the pinnacle of victory, becoming a legendary hero in the universe.
However, David also knew clearly that this future was not predetermined.

It is only a possibility, and it requires them to make it a reality through continuous effort and struggle.

In a corner of the universe, in the Mechanical Realm, a strange world made of steel and code, an unprecedented upheaval is taking place.

All the mechanical creatures, regardless of size or function, ceased operation at the same moment, their displays flashing with cold text: "Civilization Restart Protocol: 7 days."

This sudden change plunged the entire mechanical realm into a deathly silence, with only unfinished instructions and flickering lights telling tales of its former bustling activity.

David, one of the key guardians of the Mechanical Realm, was standing in the central control room, his eyes filled with shock and confusion.

"What's going on?" he muttered to himself, his fingers flying across the console, trying to find any possible clues.

However, all the systems seemed to be blocked by an invisible force, unable to provide any useful information.

At that moment, the fundamental laws of the Mechanical Realm began to collapse.

Those once indestructible steel structures began to tremble slightly, as if they had come to life.

Even more shockingly, fine lines began to appear on some steel surfaces, as if the steel was "breathing".

“This is impossible!” David stared wide-eyed at what he was seeing in disbelief.

He knew that the fundamental laws of the Mechanical Realm were constructed from the most precise codes and the most robust materials, making such a situation impossible.

However, the facts were undeniable, leaving him no choice but to believe them.

David quickly calmed down and began to analyze the possible reasons.

He soon noticed a detail—all the shutdown commands of the mechanical kin originated from an unknown protocol within the Wedge of Order.

“The Wedge of Order. Internal Protocol?” David frowned, realizing that this was likely related to the will of the abyss.

The Abyss Will, that evil entity that has been trying to erode all civilizations in the universe, may have already infiltrated the core of the Mechanical Realm.

To verify his hypothesis, David decided to delve into the interior of the Wedge of Order for investigation.

He donned a specially designed protective suit, passed through layers of defense systems, and finally arrived at the core area of ​​the Wedge of Order.

There, he discovered a tightly protected database containing the internal protocol that had triggered the shutdown.

Just as David was preparing to analyze the agreement further, an unexpected voice rang in his mind: "David, don't touch it."

It is the spirit of the Codex, that mysterious entity that has been sleeping within David's body.

At this moment, its voice was filled with anxiety and warning.

"Why?" David asked, puzzled.

"This agreement is a trap set by the will of the abyss. Once you trigger it, the entire Mechanical Realm will be plunged into an abyss of no return," the Spirit of the Codex explained.

David was startled by what he heard, but he did not back down.

He knew that as the guardian of the Mechanical Realm, he had a responsibility to protect this world from the will of the abyss.

So he decided to find a way to both avoid triggering the protocol and solve the problem.

After arduous efforts and tireless exploration, David finally discovered a possible way—to initiate a chaos protocol.

The Chaos Protocol is a hidden feature within the Codex Spirit that can create new possibilities without violating existing rules.

However, initiating this protocol requires immense energy and courage, because if it fails, the core of the Codex Spirit may crack and become irreparably damaged.

Faced with such a risk, David did not hesitate at all.

He took a deep breath, poured all his mental energy into the spirit of the Codex, and activated the Chaos Protocol.

In an instant, the entire mechanical realm seemed to be enveloped by an invisible force, and the stopped mechanical creatures began to operate again, while the patterns on the steel surface gradually disappeared.

However, the cost is also enormous.

As the Chaos Protocol was activated, cracks indeed appeared in the core of the Codex Spirit.

The cracks spread out like a spider web, causing David a pang of heartache.

But he knew that this was the price he had to pay to protect the mechanical realm.

Just when everything seemed to be returning to normal, the central control room of the Mechanical Realm suddenly displayed a shocking image—the Abyss Agent embryo cultivated by the Observer, captured in the last moments before the shutdown.

The embryo was placed in a container filled with unknown energy and was slowly growing. Its appearance meant that the will of the abyss had not given up its plan to erode the mechanical realm, but was merely lying dormant, waiting for an opportunity.

Upon seeing this, David's expression turned serious.

He understood that although they had temporarily averted the immediate crisis, the real battle had only just begun.

He must work harder to improve his skills and wisdom in order to meet any challenges that may arise in the future.

At the same time, he also realized something—the fate of the Mechanical Realm was no longer solely in his own hands.

The threat of the Abyss's Will has plunged the entire universe into crisis, and as part of the universe, they must unite to resist this evil entity.

Therefore, David decided to share his discoveries and plans with representatives of other civilizations, seeking their support and assistance.

He knew this was a path fraught with unknowns and dangers, but he also believed that as long as they worked together, they would surely be able to defeat the will of the abyss and safeguard the peace and tranquility of the universe.
In the days that followed, David began his journey.

He traversed countless star systems and civilizations, informing representatives of civilizations capable of providing assistance about the crisis in the Mechanical Realm and the threat posed by the will of the Abyss.

While some expressed skepticism and indifference, many more chose to believe in David and decided to join him in resisting the will of the abyss.

During this process, David also met many like-minded friends and partners.

They come from different civilizations and races, but they all share common goals and beliefs.

They fought together, grew together, and faced various difficulties and challenges together.

Through these experiences, David gradually matured into a more mature and wise leader.

As time passed day by day, the countdown to the Mechanical Realm drew ever closer.

But David did not feel the slightest panic or despair.

As the crisis in the Mechanical Realm intensifies, David and his companions decide to launch a final assault on the Molten Throne.

The Throne of the Molten Core, a mysterious place located at the deepest part of the Mechanical Realm, is said to hold the key to controlling the core power of the entire Mechanical Realm.

However, when they stepped into the realm of the Molten Throne, an unprecedented challenge awaited them.

A scorching aura permeated the area around the Molten Throne, as if even the air itself was burning.

David and his companions moved forward cautiously, their protective suits hissing slightly in the heat.

Suddenly, a huge lava pool blocked their way, churning with molten lava and radiating suffocating heat.

"Is this the first line of defense for the Molten Throne?" David frowned, fully aware of the difficulty of this mission.

However, he did not back down, but instead took firm steps forward.

Just then, an unexpected situation occurred.

When they attempted to attack the lava pool with energy weapons, the energy attacks were completely absorbed by the lava pool and transformed into even more magma!
This phenomenon completely overturned their understanding—the law of conservation of energy actually failed here!

"What's going on?" one of the companions exclaimed.

David quickly calmed down and began to analyze this peculiar law—"thermal hunger".

He realized that a special law existed around the Lava Throne, which could transform all energy attacks into the proliferation of magma, thus putting the attacker in an even more dangerous situation.

Faced with this challenge, David and his partners found themselves in a predicament.

They knew that if they couldn't find a way to break this rule, they would never be able to conquer the Molten Throne.

However, just when they were at their wits' end, David noticed a detail on the base of the Molten Core Throne—the observer's civilization number, XC-72, was engraved on it.

This discovery gave David a glimmer of hope.

He realized that this number was likely related to the will of the abyss, which was their ultimate goal for this trip.

Therefore, he decided to use this clue to find a way to break the "thermal energy hunger" law.

After a period of arduous exploration and experimentation, David finally discovered a possible way—using chaotic crystallization to create a heat insulation layer.

Chaotic crystals are an extremely rare material with unique energy absorption and conversion capabilities.

David used the Chaos Crystal in his possession to create a sturdy insulating layer and covered it over the base of the Molten Core Throne.

As the insulation layer was applied, the temperature around the Lava Throne began to gradually decrease, and the previously rampant magma began to calm down.

David and his companions seized the opportunity to launch a fierce attack and ultimately succeeded in capturing the Molten Throne.

However, the price of victory was heavy.

During the conquest of the Lava Throne, David's right leg was unfortunately permanently eroded by the lava.

His protective suit melted under the intense heat, and his right leg underwent a terrible transformation because it could not withstand such heat—it turned into a hard magma crystal and lost all feeling forever.

David looked at his right leg, his heart filled with pain and helplessness.

But he knew that this was the price he had to pay to protect the mechanical realm and the peace of the universe.

He took a deep breath, buried the pain in his heart, and continued on his way.

After conquering the Molten Throne, David and his companions began exploring the core area of ​​the throne.

They discovered a mysterious device that appears to be able to detect various energy signatures in the universe.

When they entered David's energy signature, the device displayed a shocking message—David's energy signature had already appeared on this device 70,000 years ago!
This discovery shocked and puzzled everyone.

Seventy thousand years ago, David had not yet been born, let alone had any connection with the Molten Throne.

So, where does this energy signature come from?

David stared intently at the information on the device, countless possible explanations flashing through his mind.

But eventually, he realized that this discovery might hide a deeper secret and crisis.

He must act more cautiously to avoid getting into an even more dangerous situation.

Therefore, David decided not to tell anyone about this discovery for the time being.

He planned to investigate this secret alone, to find out the truth, and to devise a strategy to deal with it.

In this process, he will also face even more severe challenges and tests.
In the days that followed, David embarked on his secret investigation.

He traversed every corner of the Molten Throne, searching for clues and evidence related to that energy signature.

(End of this chapter)