Super God Academy: Kabuto

Lin Yu's courtyard, bathed in the warm afternoon sun

In a corner of the courtyard, Wei Laoqi was single-mindedly adapting to the power of Gatack, sometimes throwing punches that created a sharp gust of wind, and sometimes attempting short-distance explosive sprints. He Xi would occasionally glance over from beside the tea table, casually offering a word or two of pointers on energy micro-management or power generation techniques, which would always enlighten Wei Laoqi and lead to rapid progress.

Watching this scene, Lin Yu took a sip of tea and leisurely asked He Xi, "Hey, how's your research on the fifth-generation divine body going?"

He Xi took an elegant sip of tea, her tone carrying the rigor of a researcher mixed with a hint of pride: "The theoretical model and basic architecture are almost complete. After a while, once we've accumulated enough necessary resources and data, we can let the tomboy try upgrading as well." As she spoke, she glanced at Keisha beside her, deliberately drawing out her words, "However, the initial version might only be considered the lowest-spec version of the fifth-generation divine body, so don't have too high expectations."

Upon hearing this, Keisha rolled her eyes at He Xi, but didn't refute him, after all, He Xi's technological expertise was unmatched. She cast her gaze into the distance, as if she could pierce through space and see the young figures gathered together, and said calmly, "Those little guys have finally managed to gather together, albeit with some stumbles. Judging by this momentum, it won't be long before they enter the core area of ​​North Star."

Hearing Keisha's words, Lin Yu chimed in, his tone carrying a long-term perspective: "This is just their first step. Entering the Northern Star, consolidating their forces, stabilizing the situation in China... After that, they need to step out of Earth and hone their skills in the vast galaxy. Ultimately, they need to secure their place in the pantheon of this known universe."

Keisha gently shook her head: "Without external help, relying solely on their own exploration, this process... will take far too long."

Lin Yu smiled and pointed to the sky: "Isn't the help already on its way? Isn't your Angel Yan flying the Skyblade 7 all the way to 'deliver equipment' to Earth?"

He Xi listened to their conversation, turned her head, and looked at Lin Yu with a hint of teasing: "Speaking of which, you, the 'Earth God,' are you really planning to stay in this little courtyard forever and not go out to help those little guys? They even call you 'brother.'"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu gestured towards Wei Laoqi, who was training, with a "I had this planned" expression: "I'm helping out, aren't I? Once Laoqi is fully familiar with the power of the Steel Fighter, I'll send him to report to the Super Soldier Company to add some combat strength. As for me..." He stretched and leaned back comfortably in his chair, "I'll just stay home with you two and quietly watch the show. Besides..."

He drawled out his words, a sly smile playing on his lips as he looked at He Xi: "Even without Angel Yan delivering the goods to our door, would our mischievous Xi just stand by and watch Earth run out of resources, unwilling to give them away?"

He Xi was amused by his words and couldn't help but roll her eyes at him elegantly. Just as she was about to retort, she seemed to suddenly remember something and turned to call out towards the center of the courtyard:

"Xiao Qi! Stop practicing and come help your master cook!"

"Alright! Coming!" Upon hearing the call, Wei Laoqi immediately stopped, his blue armor fading away like water, revealing his original appearance. He wiped his sweat, a simple yet energetic smile on his face, and jogged over. He felt immense gratitude and respect for He Xi and Lin Yu, and was more than happy to help.

In the courtyard, wisps of smoke are about to rise, mingling with the aroma of tea and the warm atmosphere of daily life. Meanwhile, distant storms and the quietly growing power nearby foreshadow a greater upheaval brewing beneath the surface of tranquility. But at least for now, this is a rare haven of peace in turbulent times.

The known edge of the universe, the ruins of the Shenhe civilization

This place was once the most magnificent temple of wisdom in the known universe, but now only endless ruins and deathly silence remain. Broken star rings, solidified lava oceans, and massive architectural fragments floating in the void like tombstones all tell the story of that sudden, all-annihilating catastrophe.

A figure shrouded in a hazy glow silently appeared on a massive starport platform, seemingly torn apart by an invisible force. His gaze swept across this graveyard of civilizations, carrying an ancient tranquility, and he spoke slowly to the empty ruins, his voice seemingly echoing directly at the level of rules:

"Kieran, your student... he has strayed too far from the right path."

As the words fell, the space in front of them distorted violently like ripples on water, forming a blurry, indistinct phantom. A voice, seemingly woven from countless streams of information and ancient echoes, emanated from that distorted space:

"This is his belief, the path he has chosen, and the theory he has built based on his own understanding. External interference is useless; it will only make him more determined. Only by letting him witness the consequences of his theory firsthand and personally realize its fallacies in the face of reality can he possibly change."

"Heh..." The hazy figure let out a soft, enigmatic laugh, carrying a hint of all-knowing indifference. "He's very clever, even a genius. It's just a pity that he's misled by his own cleverness, intoxicated by the dream of personally uncovering the 'ultimate fear,' unable to see the true abyss beyond the fog."

He then shifted the subject, bringing up a deeper historical connection: "How is our agreement progressing?"

The voice from within the distorted space responded, "Everything is still progressing according to our predetermined trajectory." But then, its tone turned grave, "Only... 'they' seem somewhat uneasy. Outside the barrier, new disturbances are emerging; they... are about to make another move."

"They can't get in yet." The hazy figure's tone remained calm, yet carried an undeniable certainty. "As for those few 'insects' that are stuck at the edge of the crack, trying to peer inside... I believe you can handle them."

The being in the distorted space did not directly respond to this trust, but instead asked, "How are things on your end? How much do you know about 'over there'?"

The hazy figure paused for a moment, seemingly organizing its thoughts, before finally replying with a rare hint of caution: "'Over there'... is very strange. The rules are completely different from the universe we know, filled with some kind of... primordial chaos. If I were to force my way in, it would likely immediately alert and repel the will of 'over there.' I can feel something resisting the penetration of my power. I need... more time."

He paused, then added a crucial discovery: "However, I glimpsed an 'abyss'... The power contained in that region is extremely ancient and vast, but its essence is filled with extreme chaos and disorder, which runs counter to any form of order or knowledge we pursue."

"Hurry up." The voice from within the distorted space carried a barely perceptible urgency. "Judging from all indications, something seems to have happened in 'their' realm, causing them to frantically search for and breach the barriers of various dimensions. We don't have much time left..."

"You don't have much time left." The hazy figure calmly corrected, his tone carrying a detached detachment. "As for me... if things become unbearable, I can take them away from here at any time and find a new nursery."

Having said that, he said no more. With a wave of his hand, a shimmering aurora curtain unfolded beside him. He took one last look at the distorted space and the endless ruins of the divine river, then stepped into the light curtain. His figure vanished along with the light curtain, as if he had never existed.

The distorted space slowly calmed down, and the ancient being let out a long, heavy sigh that echoed through this desolate graveyard of civilization:

"well……"

In the end, all returned to deathly silence. Only the remains of the Divine River remained, silently bearing witness to the secrets of the universe and the impending storm that could engulf everything. At the boundary between the known and the unknown, the undercurrents grew ever more turbulent.