Honkai Impact 3: Saving the former civilization by rubbing the black technology

The latter may indeed have certain value, but it is obviously far from being comparable to the former two.

But it’s better to have it than not to have it. Besides, don’t I still have the system?

Ai Yue did not dwell too much on the disappointment in his heart. He ignored the warning of the armor system and walked forward to pick up a crystal.

According to the drone's report, the surface of these crystals even has a certain temperature, which is enough to prove that there is still a considerable amount of special energy remaining inside them. Unfortunately, this special situation also makes it impossible for the drone to read more valuable data and cannot infer the formation time of this crystal.

Because from the existing data, these crystals seem to have been formed just recently, but the dust covering their surface is at least ten thousand years old.

Ai Yue soon stopped caring about other things, because after coming into contact with the crystal, the system finally gave a prompt -

"Unknown Energy Sample (Rare): Usable Value 100%."

"A crystal left behind after an explosion of some unknown energy, containing a sample of the decayed energy."

"Using this material, we can directly initiate any scientific research project related to the field of energy containment."

"Optional Project: Conduct analysis. After proving its origin, you can begin related higher-level scientific research projects."

Looking at the information in front of him, Ai Yue blinked and then fell into deep thought.

If he remembered correctly, this was the second time he had found material that made the system only display "unknown". The last time he found similar material, he used the power of the Third Herrscher to separate the will fragments of an unknown existence from the Honkai energy crystal.

If we consider it from this perspective, can we assume that the energy sample remaining in the crystal in front of us also comes from some similar existence?

But the situation this time was different. I don't know if it was because Ai Yue now possessed far more knowledge than before, or because the quality level of this material was far inferior to the previous fragments of will, the system actually gave a second option besides "direct use".

By analyzing this crystal, we can verify the source of its energy and use it to initiate higher-level research projects.

Ai Yue doesn't know what level this higher level is yet, but if he only uses materials of this level to start projects in the field of energy storage, it will obviously be a loss.

You know, energy storage, in other words, energy storage. The research in this field can basically be understood as making batteries, making various types of batteries. The artificial Honkai energy crystals invented by Ai Yue before belong to this field.

With the scope of the technology tree he can currently reach, artificial Honkai energy crystals are actually already a top-notch project. If he goes further up, he will almost be able to reach the energy storage system of the plasma spark tower.

If this sample could be used to directly start the research on the plasma spark tower, then Ai Yue would not hesitate. But now it sounds like it is just a fragment of the plasma spark tower, which obviously cannot satisfy Ai Yue.

In comparison, he was more concerned about the higher-level research projects mentioned by the system.

Feeling the slight warmth coming from his palm, Ai Yue couldn't help but close his eyes and once again immersed himself in the vast sea of stars that the system showed him.

Looking at the series of outrageous technologies that only existed in legends, Ai Yue couldn't help but feel excited.

Will this be an opportunity to touch them?

31

Chapter 31 I think you don’t understand at all.

It’s a pity that fantasy is just fantasy after all. Even if he has plug-ins, Ai Yue must move forward down to earth to have the opportunity to touch those stars.

Therefore, he quickly reopened his eyes - of course, the main reason was that the system's strong radiation warning had become so sharp that it began to distort, which proved that his carefully developed second-generation "Infinite Armor" could not be exposed to this special radiation for a long time.

Such a ferocious radiation intensity is enough to prove how terrifying the energy contained in it is. When Ai Yue thought about studying such energy samples and opening up higher-level scientific research projects, he suddenly wanted to go back to work quickly.

He took out a box made entirely of second-generation soul steel and carefully placed the crystals inside, which barely isolated the effects of radiation.

But soon his expression changed slightly, because the box containing these crystals could not be placed into the artificial imaginary space.

To be precise, it's not that it can't be put in, but after putting it in, the imaginary space stabilization device will start to issue an alarm of impending collapse, as if telling Ai Yue that even the second-generation soul steel cannot completely isolate the impact of radiation.

The most important thing is that this kind of radiation can actually interfere with the imaginary space. This is the first time Ai Yue has seen such a thing.

“This is really a technological explosion.”

Ai Yue couldn't help but laugh at himself and said, "In order to study this thing, I'm afraid I have to upgrade the entire experimental system."

Since it couldn't be put in, Ai Yue had no choice but to hand the box over to the drones and let them deliver it to the research base first. By the way, he sent a message to remind Su and asked him to prepare a room specifically to place this dangerous thing.

Just as he was climbing up the crater, wondering whether he should upgrade the Soul Steel formula first, Padofelice found him and said, "Brother Yue! I finally dug up a gem!"

Hearing this, Ai Yue couldn't help but shudder. After seeing something so outrageous just now, he was now very sensitive to what Padofelice said: "What gem? What is the radiation intensity?"

He was really afraid that Padofelice would stand in front of him holding something that would make the armor system emit a sharp explosion.

"Uh, there shouldn't be any radiation, right?"

Hearing Ai Yue's nervous question, Padofelice looked at the translucent green crystal in her hand and said, "Can told me this is peridot, a very precious gem!"

Can is the name she gave to her armored AI.

"Oh, Peridot, that's okay."

Hearing this, Ai Yue finally felt relieved. Looking at the crystal that Padofelice was holding in front of him as if showing off, he nodded involuntarily, "This purity and size are indeed quite rare."

Although he said this, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

The peridot in Padofelice's hand weighs at least one kilogram, which is at least 5000 carats. It can be said that the size is very exaggerated.

Moreover, apart from its exaggerated size, it is also pure grass green in color, without any trace of brown or other colors, and its purity is as high as glass. If you can hire an excellent jewelry craftsman to cut it, its price can be doubled.

Well, if I increase the money by about ten times, I can probably buy the lid of the soul steel box that Ai Yue used to store the energy sample.

If this is an energy specimen, it seems pretty good, right?

However, Ai Yue naturally would not say such discouraging words to dampen Padufils's spirits, so he just praised her greatly.

Padufilis was obviously very happy to hear these words. She then stuffed the peridot into Ai Yue's hand and said, "Then I'll give it to you, Brother Yue."

"Eh?"

Ai Yue had never expected that Padovice would do such a thing. "Send it to me? Why?"

"Oh, how should I put it..."

Padofelice subconsciously wanted to scratch her head, but she couldn't do it through the armor. She could only look around awkwardly, "Brother Yue, you have always taken care of me so much. Of course I want to repay you."

Padova is indeed a happy person every day. Her simple and innocent character makes her rarely encounter any troubles.

Even if there were any, they would soon vanish—but even someone like Padova would still have some nagging concerns.

For example, how can we express our feelings?

No, it is not enough to just express it, the other party must also accept it. If simple expression cannot be accepted, it is better not to say it at all.

The current action is the first step of Padofelice's plan - after all, if she puts herself in others' shoes, she thinks that if she receives a gift, she will be very happy, and Ai Yue will definitely be the same.

Then, when the time is right,...

"There's no need for that. Do we still need to use this trick between us?"

Ai Yue shook his head and stuffed the peridot back into Padofelice's arms. "Besides, you've actually given me something very precious."

For Ai Yue, even if all the olivine on the moon was placed in front of him, he would still choose those unknown energy specimens. If it weren't for Padolfelice, even if the drone's exploration could eventually find this place, it would probably take a lot of time to wait.

For Ai Yue, this is the best gift he has ever received.

"Eh?"

Padovice couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, "What precious thing?"

Of course, Padofelice didn't know about the energy sample. The only thing she could think of was the lucky coin. But judging from Ai Yue's tone, he was obviously not talking about the lucky coin.

"I can't tell you now, but you'll definitely know later."

Ai Yue smiled and didn't intend to tell Padofelice about this. "So, you should keep this gem for yourself. You dug it out with your own hands."

After saying this, he didn't even bother waiting for Padofelice's response and headed straight towards the research base: "Okay, let's go back first."

Padufilis didn't continue to dwell on it. She just looked at Ai Yue's back and muttered softly, "That's why I wanted to give it to you, Brother Yue, you big idiot."

For a long time, Padua Felice had nothing that truly belonged to her, because almost everything she had was stolen.

Even though it was a struggle to survive, it could not cover up the fact of theft. Padufilis did not care about these things before, but after meeting Ai Yue, she gradually changed.

However, Padufils did not feel depressed because her gift was rejected. After just a few seconds, she picked herself up and started thinking about other ideas.

Anyway, one day, I will make Brother Yue...

32

Chapter 32: Little Greedy Cat.

"Dr. Ai Yue, what is that thing you sent back?"

When Ai Yue and Padovice returned to the research base, Su was already waiting at the door. As soon as Ai Yue walked out of the isolation room, he couldn't wait to ask, "Where did you find such a special radiation reading?"

"We'll talk about the details later."

Ai Yue winked at him and asked, "Is it handled?"

"It's been dealt with for now."

Su saw Padufilis behind Ai Yue and nodded with a look of realization, "Then I'll wait for you."

Obviously, Su also realized that the fewer people who knew about this matter, the better.

"Huh? What's wrong?"

Padufilis was a step behind Ai Yue, so she didn't hear the conversation between the two. She only saw Su's back as he turned and left. "Brother Su, what do you want to talk to you about?"

"Well, a little academic stuff."

Ai Yue said calmly, "Pado, you should take a rest first. If you want to go out and play again, remember to help me check on Aponya and the others."

"Then I'll go now,"

Upon hearing this, Padufilis walked outside. "It just so happens that I also want to see the remains of the previous civilization... Brother Yue, if we find any cultural relics inside, would they be valuable?"

Hearing this, Ai Yue couldn't help but reveal an expression of "I knew you were thinking about this kind of thing."

After Padfils walked away, Ai Yue walked towards the depths of the research base. Su had just sent him the room where the unknown energy samples were placed, and Su and Mebius were waiting there.

As soon as Ai Yue walked into the room, he saw Mebius sitting in a pool of black and green substance with a depressed look on her face. It was not difficult to judge from the scene in front of him that she seemed to have died once just now.

It would be more accurate to say that she was not sitting on the ground so much as that her lower body had not yet fully recovered from the black-green substance.

"I tried to persuade her, but it was no use."

Looking at Ai Yue's helpless expression, Su couldn't help but sigh, "Dr. Mobius, you can't rashly try something that Dr. Ai Yue has explicitly forbidden just because you have such a special ability, right?"

"What's the big deal? I won't die anyway, so it's only reasonable for me to try it."

Mebius stood up again, his face still indifferent. "Besides, if it can really threaten my life, then maybe it's a good thing."

After successfully fusing her spirit and body, Mebius's immortality can be said to have reached a whole new realm. In the past, if she could not get enough energy after death, she might have difficulty in resurrecting, or her resurrection might be incomplete. But now, due to the characteristics of her mental power, even if two-thirds of her body was directly evaporated by some attack, she can still be completely resurrected.

Ai Yue even suspected that even if only one percent of her fragments remained, she would be able to slowly recover to her complete state. Such terrifying vitality could be said to surpass all life forms known in human history.

However, Ai Yue was most concerned about another thing at the moment.

Even someone like Mobius was killed by the radiation from the energy sample once?

"I wasn't killed, it just made me feel bad, so I took the initiative to regroup to get rid of that feeling."

Hearing Ai Yue's question, Mebius waved his hand and said, "But you are really amazing. How can you pick up such a weird thing casually?"

Ai Yue shrugged: "It was found by Paduo."

"Oh, that's normal."

Mebius had also heard of Padufils's abilities, and immediately understood. "So, what on earth is this?"

"I do not know either."

Ai Yue shook his head. "But at the moment, it seems very likely that it is closer to the essence of 'Honkai' than anything else we've come across."

Su and Mebius couldn't help but show serious expressions when they heard this.

"If that's the case, then I recommend raising the alert level for this particular crystal to the highest level."

Su said, "If possible, it would be best to place it far away from human civilization to avoid major disasters caused by problems."

"I agree."

Mobius rarely disagreed with Su, but nodded in agreement, "But this way, there are actually very few places to choose from."

"The Moon, and Australia, right?"

Ai Yue smiled, "I think so too. So the most urgent thing is to find a way to safely contain it. Currently, all the radiation isolation methods known to mankind cannot completely isolate it from the outside world."

Even the second-generation soul steel has now become a huge radioactive contaminated body, and Su placed a set of ten-centimeter-thick lead boxes outside, but it didn't take long before signs of failure appeared.

"The research base also has a room made of one-meter-thick lead plates, which should be sufficient for the time being."