They won the Holy Grail War, but this turned out to be the Virtual Tree Universe.

Chapter 102 Black Tower: Do you think I'm inferior to Ruan Mei?

Azure Star, the home of the Black Tower, the 83rd member of the Genius Club, is a place where, as the saying goes, a mountain is not famous for its height, but for the immortals dwelling there; water is not sacred for its depth, but for the dragons residing within.

Since a genius has emerged from Azure Star and has placed his research facility (warehouse) on the edge of this planet, even if this place was not important in the Galactic Trade Network, the Interstellar Peace Corporation will make it an important node.

Therefore, Dan Lei's journey to Azure Star went smoothly and quickly.

With the help of the strategic investment department, Danlei simply made a phone call to Topa, saying that he wanted to meet with Ms. Heta, and Topa arranged everything.

After all, Toppa not only made a fortune by collaborating with Danlei, but also got promoted to P45.

Moreover, she knew that Danlei had many treasures, so naturally she wanted to make sure Danlei was comfortable.

Therefore, Danlei had a dedicated person leading him through the VIP channel for all his transfers, without even having to go through security checks, and the cabins he was assigned were of the highest level.

However, after arriving at the star system where Azure Star was located, Dan Lei still decisively jumped ship.

Danlei's decision to jump ship wasn't due to any danger on board, but rather because he felt he needed to prepare an insurance policy before reaching the Black Tower.

After all, his impression of Black Tower only came from the game. If the real Black Tower was different from the game and he accidentally offended it, he would be in big trouble.

Therefore, even knowing there was no danger, Dan Lei still needed a way to put up a fight against the envoy.

Of course, Dan Lei's decision to jump ship did not mean he was planning to physically cross the star system containing Azure Star.

Do you remember the battleship Danlei piloted when entering the Quantum Sea, where the Bug Temple was located, during the Battle of Egihazo?

After Dan Lei retrieved the Devouring Pouch, he never took it out to use it.

The one who rushed out of the collapsing Quantum Sea space was Skarakkabaz's spirit.

Therefore, everyone assumed that the warship was destroyed in the space of the Quantum Sea.

Given the circumstances at the time, it was just a fighting ship, and no one would have asked any questions, so it has remained in the sac ever since.

Since they were now in a star system countless light-years away from Luofu, Dan Lei could take out the warship without Luofu receiving a signal, so he could drive it freely.

So, Dan Lei sailed his warship to an asteroid belt on the edge of the star system where Azure Star was located, hollowed out a large asteroid, and directly built a temporary workshop.

Danlei plans to process the large pieces of amber he has here to create magical artifacts.

Dan Lei had already studied these amber fragments in Luofu, and the conclusion was simple: existing processing methods simply could not leave even a scratch on them.

As for processing it with Danlei's destiny power, it can only be said that Danlei is far inferior to the Amber King. Even a stone that it casually created is not qualified to break through the defense.

Therefore, Danlei only has one way to process these amber stones, and that is to use the power of the envoy-level reproductive destiny.

The specific method is to have the Skarakabaz spirit use the least powerful pyrolysis death ray, and then use the pyrolysis death ray to achieve the effect of laser engraving on the amber.

As long as a rune array can be inscribed on the amber, the rune array itself can connect the amber with the energy of the outside world, allowing Danlei to use it as an energy core to create magical artifacts.

Moreover, even the weakest pyrolysis death ray wouldn't cause the Envoy-level Reproductive Destiny to go berserk due to its sperm-driven nature, so there's no danger.

However, this minimum power pyrolysis death ray requires a lot of experiments to find the appropriate output.

Such an experiment is definitely not possible in Luofu, because the pyrolysis death ray would create a large hole in any part of the Luofu Immortal Ship, and destroying the cave structure would be a matter of minutes.

However, this problem is obviously not present in such a meteorite belt, since the range of the least powerful pyrolysis death ray is simply not very far.
Thus, this meteorite in the meteorite belt became the target for Dan Lei to adjust the power of the pyrolysis death ray, and was annihilated by Dan Lei's scientific research.

Fortunately, finding the appropriate output of the pyrolysis death ray was not too difficult, and Dan Lei finally completed the experiment before the entire meteorite belt was destroyed.

Then comes the processing time. The broken amber stones are all irregularly shaped. Dan Lei used magic to lift the platinum stones and polished them directly under the pyrolysis death light.

Of course, the stone powder that came off during polishing wasn't wasted; Dan Lei collected it all.

This process is very time-consuming and laborious, because if you are not careful, the magic will come into contact with the pyrolysis death ray and break.

Therefore, you must be highly focused throughout the process, otherwise you might accidentally ruin a large piece of amber, and you'll only be able to cut it into small ornaments if you want to use it later.

However, Danlei's hand and magic control are still very stable, after all, Aozaki Touko trained herself in this area a lot back then.

After working for more than forty hours straight, Danlei finally managed to polish the largest amber stone in his hands into a standard sphere.

However, the amber stone, which was originally the size of a fist, is now smaller and looks a bit more delicate.

After meditating and resting for five hours, Dan Lei began to draw auxiliary lines on the amber stone for the runes that would be inscribed later, and then completed the rune inscription in one go.

Once the core is complete, the rest is much simpler.

The energy of a piece of amber is clearly not enough to pose a substantial threat to a true envoy.

However, after imaginary energy is injected into the amber, the protective shield of the entire body can be directly activated through the energy path left by the amber king inside.

Moreover, this shield possesses a trace of the Amber King's divine essence, making its defensive capabilities extremely formidable. When Dan Lei conducted his tests, this thing even managed to withstand the maximum power pyrolysis death ray that Dan Lei could currently withstand for a few seconds.

The only problem is that the amber stone is too small, so the shield's duration is limited, and it needs to be replenished before it can be used again.

However, this is enough to satisfy Danlei.

Danlei finally decided to turn this magical artifact into a long staff, with amber cores inlaid on both sides of the staff.

Even without activating the shield, this staff can form a continuous small shield sphere at its head after being infused with imaginary energy. Given its hardness, it is quite effective at striking people.

Moreover, having two energy sources allows for alternating activation of the shield, greatly enhancing its practicality in combat.

In addition, the long staff can also contain runes to assist in casting magic and enhance its power.

Since one core had already been completed, creating the second core was much faster, and the staff was completed very quickly.

However, just as Danlei was swinging his cane around like he had a new toy, a clear female voice suddenly came from Danlei's workshop.

"I'm saying, you've been messing around here for four or five days, and this is all the toy you've made?"
Oh no, in terms of defense, it can't really be considered a toy; after all, it takes some effort for me to break through it.

However, Dan Lei was in no mood to refute the woman's words at this moment.

Dan Lei felt goosebumps rise all over his body. He had no idea when this person had invaded the magic workshop; if they meant him harm, he would be crippled or dead by now.

The woman's voice clearly noticed Danlei's situation, so she spoke again.
"Little one, don't be afraid. If I really wanted to hurt you, you wouldn't still be standing right now."

Moreover, you started the trouble first. Your Envoy-level energy was shooting wildly across the asteroid belt, which terrified my subordinates, who thought an Envoy-level enemy had come to attack.

However, I found the formation you set up quite interesting, and I've never seen your refining techniques before, so I didn't interrupt your work. You should thank me.

The woman's use of the word "little guy" along with the phrase "terrified her subordinates" revealed her identity.

Dan Lei instantly calmed down and, through the Twelve Labors Formation, discovered a consciousness entity. He then bowed in the direction of the consciousness entity.

"I'm very sorry, Ms. Black Tower, I used your precious land's meteorite belt to make some small props."

There's no way around it; this can't be done in Luofu or on the space station. The initial output tests would be too destructive.

At this moment, Black Tower was somewhat surprised that Dan Lei had discovered its location so quickly, so it stopped hiding. A mirror appeared at the location where Dan Lei had sensed its consciousness, and then Black Tower's true form was displayed in the mirror. It then praised...
"Little guy, being able to find the fourth mirror proves you're really something."

And you relaxed immediately after guessing my identity. Seriously, has my name lost all its intimidation power these days?

Faced with Heita's question, Danlei, who knew her personality well, said he couldn't answer this crucial question.

Saying it has deterrent power proves that Danlei thinks this level of deterrence is insufficient, which is tantamount to provoking a fight. Saying it has no deterrent power is even more provocative.

So, Dan Lei explained with a smile.

"Ms. Black Tower is too kind. After all, I am a guest invited by you."

Although I lingered a while at your door and damaged the pile of stones by the roadside, with your magnanimity, Ms. Black Tower, you certainly won't do anything to me because of a pile of useless rubble.

Heita was quite satisfied with Danlei's answer, so he nodded.
"That's true. I certainly wouldn't have a problem with a little kid kicking stones on the roadside in front of my house."

However, little one, since you're a guest I invited, it's very impolite of you to just stay outside and not come in.

Upon hearing Black Tower's response, Dan Lei immediately apologized.
"I'm very sorry, I'll head to the Black Tower Space Station now, but my warship isn't that fast, it may take another day."

Black Tower is quite magnanimous when it comes to reasonable requests. What she just said was actually to tell Dan Lei not to waste time here, as she wanted to study Skarakabaz's soul as soon as possible.

After all, Dan Lei's Divine Craftsmanship Techniques were just some interesting little tricks in the eyes of the Black Tower. After seeing them once, they would understand the principles.

You have to understand, this person led the establishment of a real universe simulation system. In her eyes, Shenji Bailian is just like a top scientist watching a child build with blocks. No matter how amazing the blocks are, it's still just that.

So the black tower in the mirror nodded.

"Okay, but don't keep me waiting too long."

After saying that, the mirror disappeared, and the Black Tower left.

Seeing this, Dan Lei didn't linger any longer. You can unintentionally ruin Black Tower's plans, and as long as it's truly unintentional, Black Tower might not hold it against you.

But if you mess with her, well, you might not die, but she'll definitely make you remember it forever.

So, Dan Lei quickly packed up and jumped onto the warship.

Black Tower was still very polite; she clearly hadn't inspected Dan Lei's warship, so she didn't discover the amber stone inside the ship containing the remains of the Insect King.

Seeing that nothing had changed, Dan Lei immediately piloted the warship straight to the Black Tower Space Station.

In less than a day, with Dan Lei's rapid ship speeding along, he arrived at the Black Tower Space Station in twenty system hours.

Because of the invitation, the Black Tower space station quickly approved Danlei's entry application.

And the current temporary person in charge, along with the heads of various departments, came to welcome Danlei.

After all, Dan Lei is nothing compared to a true Commander, but for these ordinary people, Dan Lei, who possesses the power of a Commander, is noble enough.

Fortunately, Dan Lei was quite friendly. After shaking hands with everyone and getting to know them, he asked...
"Where is Ms. Black Tower? We can do the tour later. I have something important to discuss with her."

Just as Dan Lei finished speaking, a black tower puppet walked over and said...
"Do I need to look? Have you forgotten whose territory this is?"

After saying that, the Black Tower puppet glanced behind Dan Lei, revealing an amused expression, and said...
"However, you seem to have brought a real surprise. Come with me, I'll take you to a place with a higher level of security."

Dan Lei neither confirmed nor denied it, and immediately followed the Black Tower puppet.

As for the space station staff, they had clearly gotten used to the Black Tower's self-willed ways and simply dispersed.

Following the Black Tower through several passages, they arrived at the central elevator and finally descended into a completely deserted deep laboratory. Only then did the Black Tower doll turn around and say...

"Alright, release your Skarakabaz soul now, so I can carefully examine the differences between the souls of Commander-class breeding insects and ordinary insects."

Also, don't hide what's behind you. It's so big, it can even block my detection. Let me see what good stuff it is.

However, this time Dan Lei did not follow Black Tower's instructions. Instead, he took out a small gift box from his pouch and handed it to Black Tower, saying...
"Ms. Black Tower, this is a gift I prepared for you when I came here. It's a spatial ring that I made myself. It's just a small token of my appreciation."

However, for the next collaboration, I need your physical presence.

And please invite Ms. Nguyen Mai over as well.

After saying that, Dan Lei immediately deactivated the invisibility of the amber stone behind him, and then unwrapped the metal shell covering it, revealing the amber stone containing the remains of the insect king.

Upon seeing the amber stone after receiving the gift box, Dan Lei clearly sensed that her eyes lit up, as if her wisdom and destiny powers had been activated, and she was now fully focused on verifying its authenticity.

However, although the consciousness of the Black Tower puppet was projected from the Black Tower itself, the power of wisdom and destiny it could bestow was clearly limited, and it didn't even put much pressure on Dan Lei.

A few minutes later, the Black Tower doll, having completed its appraisal, spoke again, praising Dan Lei.
"It is estimated that neither the Interstellar Peace Company nor the Immortal Boat Alliance expected that someone would be able to smuggle out an extra large amber stone containing fragments of the Insect Emperor right under their noses."

Danlei, you've surprised me again.

However, why did you require my true form to come here?

"And what do you want with Ruan Mei? You don't think I'm inferior to her, do you?"

(End of this chapter)