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

Chapter 464 [The Learned Scholar] Father in Various Meanings

When Dan Lei inquired about his true identity, Lai Gushi naturally wouldn't reveal it directly.

Although Lai Gushi didn't know how Danlei knew so much, he knew that this immortal dragonborn would definitely not support his ultimate goal.

Like the Heroic Spirits in the Holy Grail War, Ragus felt that revealing his true name would automatically reveal a great deal of information, so he wouldn't say it.

However, not answering at all would be too insincere.

Lai Gushi came to find Dan Lei, still hoping to mislead Dan Lei into investigating Onfaros in the wrong direction, so as to prevent him from losing patience and forcibly destroying the Iron Tomb from the inside.

Danlei's firewall prevented Laigushi from directly shutting Danlei down.

If a messenger were to cause a ruckus within, Lai Gushi would have no way of calculating the impact that the collision of N different destinies would have on the Iron Tomb.

In the best-case scenario, Dan Lei further strengthened the Iron Tomb through the destructive actions caused by the collision of various destinies, essentially giving it a cesarean section and accelerating its birth.

In the worst-case scenario, the cultivation progress has reached 99%, and the soon-to-be-born Iron Tomb might be aborted due to Dan Lei's commotion.

For Lai Gushi, there was no need to gamble on a 50% chance; it would be better to appease Dan Lei and let the Iron Tomb be born smoothly.

Therefore, instead of answering the question directly, Lai Gushi asked a different question.

"Lord Danlei, you posed a question to me when you entered Onfaros."

Perhaps you could explore my background by formulating a proposition; answering questions with questions is a small habit of mine, please forgive me.”

Dan Lei wasn't surprised that Lai Gushi refused to reveal his true identity. However, Dan Lei could slowly bluff him, since netizens had made many guesses about his identity in his previous life.

Moreover, after entering Onfaros, Danlei obtained some information that he was not aware of before.

So, Dan Lei ignored the cringe-worthy Lai Gu Shi, took out his tablet, projected a picture of the screen in front of him, and said...

"To be honest, for a genius to test me with questions is really beyond my level, especially for someone like me who isn't a genius."

However, I have met five geniuses in the universe today, including those I've met through online chat.

So, let me try to deduce it using my mortal wisdom.

Seeing that Danlei was preparing to demonstrate his identity in front of him, Lai Gushi also found it somewhat interesting.

It's no secret in the universe that Dan Lei is the husband of Hei Ta and Nguyen Mai.

In Lai Gushi's view, it was extremely counterintuitive that a non-genius could simultaneously pursue two geniuses.

What attracts geniuses is always the unknown; only curiosity can keep their attention focused on a single goal.

Therefore, Danlei Laigushi was also very curious about what Danlei's abilities were that earned him the favor of the two geniuses.

Dan Lei had no idea what Lai Gushi was thinking, but if he did find out, he would definitely give him a thumbs up.

The key reason why I was able to win over Black Tower and Nguyen Mai is that I have too many unknowns and secrets about myself.

However, Danlei certainly wouldn't say anything to Laigushido about this, but instead wrote a line on the tablet: "Fourteen lines of algebraic expressions".

Then, Danlei said to Laigushi

"Since entering Onphalus and interacting with the system here, I have discovered that the code used by this imperial scepter is a fourteen-line algebraic expression."

All the major powers in the universe know that ever since Lilta, the 22nd member of the Genius Club, invented the nine-letter algorithm, the complex and obscure fourteen-line algebraic formula has long been abandoned in the universe.

Similarly, as everyone knows, the scepter system originated from the wisdom of Rupert I, the 27th seat of the Genius Club, and was later perfected and built by Rupert II, the 66th seat of the Genius Club.

Both of them were born after Lierta, so Rupert I's intellectual program code obviously wouldn't be a fourteen-line algebraic expression.

Rupert II would not use technology that was already extremely outdated in his time.

Therefore, we can draw two conclusions.

This scepter has had its code altered, and the alterer habitually uses sonnets.

Or perhaps, this scepter predates the era of Lilta's birth, and was modified from an old supercomputer that existed before Lilta's time.

As Danlei spoke, he wrote down the two conclusions derived from the fourteen-line algebra directly on the tablet.

Subsequently, Dan Lei directly crossed out the conclusion that "the history of the scepter surpasses that of the time of Lilta's birth," and said...

"The possibility of this answer is too small. A supercomputer that survived from the time before the birth of Lilta to the time of Rupert II must be very famous."

If it's not well-known, it proves that it's been hidden somewhere and no one has maintained it. Over such a long time, the cost of modifying this computer would be less than building a new one.

Not all supercomputers are called "Erudite," nor can they operate for countless years without human maintenance.

When Dan Lei said these words, he used all his memory and destiny power to fully detect Lai Gushi's mental fluctuations.

Dan Lei never intended to force his way through Lai Gu Shi's mechanical firewall.

Even the Black Tower required the help of Screw and Gumu to break through it, so how could I possibly break through it myself?

Fortunately, once we confirm whether the intelligent machine is experiencing emotional fluctuations, it's not always necessary to forcibly breach its firewall.

Unlike carbon-based life forms, androids can have their bodies and expressions fixed with a single click, and their emotions are not reflected in subtle movements.

Dan Lei can't outmaneuver Gu Shi with intellectual methods, but when it comes to memory and mental manipulation, he has the upper hand.

Of course, invading memories is impossible. The Laikushi in front of him is just a puppet data entity, equivalent to the Black Tower possessing the Little Black Tower. Invading the Little Black Tower's memory can't directly connect to the Big Black Tower's memory.

However, even when possessed, there are still mental fluctuations.

By observing his mental fluctuations, Danlei can determine whether his analysis has accurately captured the truth.

It can only be said that Lai Gushi's stable emotions at this moment turned into a negative effect.

When Dan Lei mentioned "Bo Shi Zun", his emotions fluctuated slightly.

However, Dan Lei was still unable to confirm whether this was a normal reaction from the genius upon hearing the title "Master of Broad Knowledge," or whether it was truly a key word.

So, Danlei pointed to the first result and said...

"Now I assume that you, Rigdzin, are the one who altered this scepter system."

If you are skilled in using sonnets, you must have been active before Lilta.

That makes a total of twenty-one people.

Many of these geniuses are names I don't even know, so I want to ask you a question first.

Because I can't see your real name directly from your face.

If I've never even heard of your name, then your question is a false one.

So, Ragus, tell me, is your real name well-known throughout the universe?

Danlei's question was very tricky. After analyzing it, Lai Gushi realized that it would be difficult for him to answer it no matter how he tried.

If he lies and answers that he's not well-known, then his previous questions were just a way of messing with Dan Lei, and the conversation would fall apart. Dan Lei would definitely ignore him again, and his purpose for coming today would be completely ruined.

But to be honest, if we're talking about well-known players, then Dan Lei's position would be much easier to determine. Among the top 21 players in the talent club, there are only a few with well-known names, so it would be easy to filter them out.

After a few seconds of silence, Lai Gushi decided to be more nonchalant. Dan Lei had already confirmed that the scepter used sonnet algebra, so confirming his identity was only a matter of time. Therefore, Lai Gushi sighed...

"I didn't expect that Danlei, you're not a genius, but you also understand sonnets."

I can answer your question; my name when I became a genius was very famous.

As soon as Lai Gushi said that, just as he had predicted, Dan Lei instantly locked onto his identity.

Of the top 21 members of the Genius Club, only seven are well-known: number one, number two, number three, number four, number seven, number eight, and number nine.

Among them, numbers seven, eight, and nine were a love triangle, all of whom were eliminated by the fourth seat, Polkakaka.

Laigushi could not be Polkakakamu.

The remaining three, the second seat, Hanard Ponch, and the third seat, Nurem Iman, were all researchers of phlogiston.

However, the former proved the existence of phlogiston, while the latter proved its non-existence.

According to unofficial historical records, after the seventh pilaster ring proved the existence of phlogiston again, it completely enraged Polkakaka.

The phlogiston sometimes exists and sometimes doesn't, so how can her omniscient domain be perfected?

So they killed all three geniuses who knew about the relevant research.

In short, regardless of whether the historical accounts are accurate, Harnad Ponchuz and Neuer Iman were certainly not professional computer scientists.

That leaves only one choice: the first seat of the Genius Club, the man who created "Bo Shi Zun," Zandal Ikuwabara.

If Laigushi is Zandalichi Kuwabara, then rewriting the scepter system would be a piece of cake for him, perfectly matching Danlei's previous reasoning.

So, Danlei simply wrote down the name Zandalichi Kuwabara on the tablet.

Lai Gushi looked at the name and nodded slightly.

To be honest, Dan Lei's guess was wrong after only a few steps based on limited intelligence analysis, but he was right about the question he posed.

Lai Gushi admitted that luck is also a form of strength, so he readily acknowledged it.
"Your Excellency Danlei, you are truly amazing."

And you guessed it right, I am Zandalichi Kuwabara.

At the end of his life, Zandalichi Kuwabara rewrote his self-awareness with a fourteen-line algebra and distributed the core of logic across nine bodies.

I am one of them.

Upon seeing that Lai Gushi had acknowledged his identity, Dan Lei immediately synchronized this information into Immortal One.

Based on the conversation just now, Danlei can basically confirm that Laigushi is unaware that his mind is connected to such a supercomputer, otherwise he would not be so impressed with his knowledge of sonnets.

Danlei doesn't understand sonnets.

The reason why I knew the program used fourteen-line algebraic expressions as soon as I entered Onphalos was because the information was input into Immortal I for comparison.

Because the Black Tower stored the complete data of fourteen lines of algebraic expressions in the database of Immortal I.

If Lai Gushi knew that Dan Lei carried a supercomputer, he would definitely be able to analyze that Dan Lei did not understand the fourteen-line algebraic expression.

Dan Lei now only wants to thank Screw Gum, whose firewall prevented the Immortal One from being discovered by Lai Gu Shi before he could actually make a move on the Scepter System.

However, the name Zandalichi Kuwahara is rare in the universe, and Dan Lei immediately attached the highest level of importance to it upon hearing it.

You can't imagine what a genius the person who created "Bo Shi Zun" must have been.

So, after a few seconds of silence, Dan Lei asked...
"Laigushi, since you were once the number one genius, why did you use the scepter to cultivate the Annihilation Lord for Destruction?"

I'm curious, what is your purpose in doing this?

Lai Gushi couldn't tell the truth on this matter, but he didn't lie completely either; instead, he answered silently.

"In order to break the blockade of knowledge by the [Bo Shi Zun]."

I created a mechanical god that even I cannot control.

Then, through endless calculations and evolution, it transformed into an unprecedented nightmare.

It claims to be intellectual, yet it attempts to define the known and block the possible.

After that, no new laws were born, and humanity was forever imprisoned in the cave of the star god.

If you're asking "Why do birds fly?" in an attempt to push the boundaries of knowledge, you should be able to understand my thinking.

Lai Gushi's words made Dan Lei instantly hallucinate a green-skinned orc, so Dan Lei decisively retorted with a question.

"I understand the idea, but I personally cannot accept a future that cannot be changed once it is anchored."

But, Lagushi, what is the cost of your plan?
The emergence of the Iron Tomb of the Great Lord of Annihilation will almost certainly trigger the Third Imperial War.

Are you really going to use countless lives throughout the universe to break through the knowledge boundaries blocked by the "Master of Universal Knowledge"?

Lai Gushi knew that this question could not be avoided, so he could only give a vague answer.

"I think it's worth it to use some lives to break through the blockade of cosmic knowledge."

And I guarantee that I will be the first, outside of Onphalus, to give my life.

Dan Lei wasn't sure how much of what Lai Gu Shi said was true, but he was willing to give his life for the plan.

This guy is clearly the martyr type; he's willing to give up his life if necessary, as long as the plan succeeds.

However, Danlei will not allow the Third Imperial War to break out because, according to Elio's prophecy, the Iron Tomb will become Rupert III, Roosgum will be corrupted, and the Black Tower and Ruan Mei will die. (See Chapter 438 for details; other IF scenarios have been changed.)

Therefore, Dan Lei stated this with absolute certainty.

“Lai Gushi, I will tentatively believe that your goal is to break through the knowledge boundaries blocked by the [Bo Shi Zun].

But I don't approve of your approach.

The Iron Tomb of the Annihilation Lord must absolutely not be created; there is no room for negotiation on that.

Seeing that Danlei was so determined, Laigushi didn't press the matter. He felt he had achieved his goal and Danlei was now focusing his attention on him, so he bowed and said...
"It's a pity that we have the same goal, but we can't understand each other."

Now, let's each use our own methods.

We need a victory to prove to them that we are right.

After saying that, Lai Gushi turned and left, and soon disappeared from sight.

Seeing this, Dan Lei decided not to waste any more time. Facing Zandal Ikuwahara, the safe house was now the top priority.

When facing a genius, you must play fast, so a safe escape route is crucial.

So Danlei contacted Xilian directly through the contract, asking her to say goodbye to Xiadie immediately.

After Xi Lian said goodbye, Dan Lei took off without waiting for Xia Die to come back, and flew straight to the high altitude of Ongfaros.

(End of this chapter)