Collapse Iron: I just transmigrated! You want me to save the Black Tower?!

Jiang Jiu didn't respond.

The causal loop within Onpharos is not closed, except perhaps due to the end of memory...

Or perhaps Xi Lian never ascended to godhood?

“There are so many possibilities, it’s kind of interesting.” Jiang Jiu rested his chin on his hand and chuckled softly. “Then let’s give it a try and see who is behind this paradox of cause and effect.”

......

The enthusiasm of various forces around the world seems to be even higher than that of Jiang Jiu himself.

Once the signal was sent out, along with evidence of some consequences and possibilities, most of the forces adopted a stance of duty and obligation.

—What does it mean that the Guardian Order is leading the entire world to do something big?

—What do you mean that the legendary Lord of Annihilation named "Time Ash" has appeared and I only found out about it now?

—What do you mean, "This world is finally going to die and nobody told me?"

If we don't act now, we're going to die!

Jiang Jiu stared at the replies popping up on the screen and remained silent for a full ten seconds.

"What... is going on?"

Heita leaned over for a look, then raised an eyebrow: "Isn't this great? Didn't you complain before about how hard it was to recruit people on the previous line?"

“It’s quite difficult,” Jiang Jiu said, swiping his finger across the screen a few times, “but it’s also too easy.”

On the screen, the company's response was at the top, its wording so solemn it sounded like an imperial edict was being read.

"The entire fleet of Interstellar Peace Corporation has entered a state of high combat readiness, ready to be dispatched by Lord Shi Jin at any time, all for the sake of Amber King."

Following this was a long list of signatures, from the board of directors to the heads of various branches... densely packed, as if afraid that omitting anyone would make it seem less devout.

...That's a bit too exaggerated.

The family's statement should be subtle, but the meaning should be clear.

"The harmonious symphony is about to begin, and we are willing to lend our voices to the will to preserve it."

The patrol and ranger team is much more straightforward.

"Count us in when it comes to upholding justice."

Then came the Bo Shi Society... Yi Ting... and even a few other minor factions that usually had little presence, all of whom jumped out to say they were willing to contribute.

Finally, even the Masked Fool joined in the fun, issuing a ridiculously worded statement that essentially said: This show is big enough to miss.

Jiang Jiu stared at the phone for a long time before tossing it aside.

Something's not right.

Black Tower leaned against the lab bench, twirling the pen in his hand: "Something's not right."

“The reaction was too fast,” Jiang Jiu frowned, “and too orderly, as if it had been prepared in advance.”

Screw Gum himself is not on the space station, but he is communicating with the two of them.

He thought about it and agreed.

"Logic: There is indeed an anomaly. The time interval between the release of the information and the responses from all parties was too short, and there was a lack of normal verification and decision-making processes. Even the most fervent believers should not have reacted so quickly without confirming the source of the information."

Black Tower thought for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

"Is it possible... that they didn't just react quickly, but actually knew all along?"

Jiang Jiu turned his head to look at her.

"You knew all along?"

"How do you think your name spread? You've never been to this timeline, so why is it that every time, at least the name 'Time Ashes' is known to so many people?"

Jiang Jiu thought for two seconds, but couldn't remember anything.

"so?"

"Ominous Vanguard? Star Core Hunter? The final forces all possess some degree of precognitive ability. What do you think their stance is on what is destined...?"

Black Tower originally wanted to say "savior," but changed his mind before he could finish.

"Would a variable destined to change the final outcome have no effect?"

Jiang paused for a few seconds, then chuckled, "This is really interesting."

"You find this interesting?"

“Probably,” Jiang Jiu stood up and walked to the window. “I thought they didn’t have any, but now it seems… they’re actually quite useful.”

Black Tower chuckled: "That's it? I thought you were going to say something really touching."

Jiang Jiu didn't reply, but just looked out the window.

After some time, he suddenly asked, "Black Tower, do you think they did it because they were afraid of dying, or for some other reason?"

Black Tower thought for a moment.

"Both are true. Fear of death is an instinct, but fear of death alone wouldn't make them so orderly."

"So what do you think it is?"

“It was you.” Heta looked at him. “You made them think that this could succeed.”

"You've done so many impossible things, so they have no choice but to believe you."

"After all, no one but you could have done it."

Screw Gum's voice came from the side: "...Sorry to bother you, but there's a new situation."

Jiang Jiu was stunned for a moment, then walked over: "What?"

Looking at the data stream on the screen, Screw Gum said, "The flow of time inside Onpharos is accelerating, exceeding expectations. If the current rate is maintained, the birth of the Iron Tomb will be at least twelve system hours earlier than originally planned."

Jiang Jiu frowned slightly: "Was this Lai Gu Shi's doing?"

“Uncertain,” Screws said, “but the rate of acceleration is not uniform; it’s more like some external factor is interfering.”

Hei Ta leaned closer for a look: "Could it be Fu Li?"

“Uncertain,” Screwgoom repeated, “but the fluctuations in the path of memory are indeed increasing.”

Jiang Jiu was silent for two seconds, then let out a soft sneer.

“Then let’s do it sooner,” he said. “The sooner we die, the sooner we’ll be reborn.”

Chapter 245 Go talk to my Black General

My name is Xing.

He was an anonymous individual who diligently and conscientiously pursued his pioneering work.

Of course, you can also call me Galaxy Bat Man.

Under the combined allure of Aunt Himeko and Lady Black Tower, and with the help of the mysterious and nameless Jiang Jiu, I resolutely decided to head to Onfaros.

As soon as I landed, I experienced firsthand what it meant to feel safe from a genius. I encountered a series of events, including but not limited to almost crashing at the start, having communications restored just as quickly, and skipping over the mini-boss Nicardoli.

To my dismay, I discovered that my mysterious and alluring backer had left me without me even noticing.

This place called Onfaros is strange; it's full of disasters and dangers. But that's how pioneering is, with the help of Aunt Himeko and Uncle Yang, and the genius's confident statement that nothing will happen.

We, nameless travelers from beyond the heavens, wreaked havoc within Onpharos, encountering countless Golden Bloods, before finally reaching the mastermind behind it all.

I genuinely thought the Fire Thief was the boss until an even bigger boss appeared... Anyway, after overcoming numerous obstacles to reach the end, we discovered it was all part of a cycle!

I was shocked and sent the message to Black Tower.

The other person's reply was: Oh, I know, good luck.

I:......?

I'm so disappointed.

Indignant, I relentlessly pestered the unparalleled Black Tower Lady for a long time, and finally she succumbed to the pioneer's charms! She gave us all sorts of speedrun cheats!

And so we successfully cooperated with our Golden Clan partners to reach the end...

Witnessed a...

A lie called a savior.

"Onphalus has never had a savior."

"If I had to say, everyone is their own savior."

The geniuses are fully aware of every step they take here; isn't this just following a script and going through the story?

How could we possibly lose? How could we possibly lose?

Until they saw Xiaobai forced to merge with the Iron Tomb, just before everyone took the final step...

Xing still thinks that way.

......

The sky above Onphalus is burning.

The crimson data stream cleaved through the scepter, and the birth of the Iron Tomb was undeniably awe-inspiring.

It's harder than I imagined!

Xing looked at the large iron tomb outside, then at the small iron tomb inside, and slowly typed a question mark.

No, are you really going to let us fight?

......

at the same time.

External battlefields.

"Attention all units, the target 'Iron Tomb' has moved out of Onpharos's range. Please keep the combat zone within three star systems."

Click...

"Beep... The Screw Star battleship is in position."