Bengtie: A Genius's Out-of-the-Domain Idea

Polka took a deep breath and raised his hand with difficulty: "I think you can change your target. Look over there, in the direction of Pierpoint, aim for that, towards 'Cripper,' it can handle it."

These were Polka O'Kaka's last words, because—

Chapter 73 Nine Heavens

Lin Yi sincerely extended an invitation to Polkakakamu:

"Perhaps we can still turn hostility into friendship. I now formally invite you to join us on behalf of the Black Tower and the Simulated Universe Project. That way, we will no longer be enemies but friends. What do you think?"

Polka o Kakamu: "I..."

Lin Yi interrupted immediately and said in a very fast voice, "You disagree? Oh, okay then, I understand and respect your pride as a genius."

The next instant, a multitude of attacks of all kinds surged forth.

Polka o Kaka no: ? ? ?

Polka o Kaka: MMP, can you wait until I finish speaking?

I've done what I promised Black Tower, so I'll just ask a token question.

"Just kidding. We've come this far, how could Lin Yi not fight? If he doesn't fight, he can't back down. It would be a waste to just listen to empty air. The arrow is on the string and must be released."

Besides, it would be so uncomfortable to hold it in; I can't hold it in at all.

Just as the 1130 anti-aircraft gun is also very effective at strafing people, anti-satellite weapons are also very effective at attacking people.

A torrent of various weapons overwhelmed Polka Kaka, but just as it was about to touch the laboratory, it was transferred back to the starting point for another round, creating a repeated flush that prevented any ineffective spillover or accidental impact.

Nominally, there were 3792 planet-destroying cannons, but their actual effect was clearly far greater than that.

......5 minutes ago......

Zhu Xing and Dongfang Qiqing quickly finished eating and left "Cat Cake House". Zhu Xing was eager to finish and go find her teacher, but she was a little worried.

Dongfang Qiqing also wanted to get 'home' as soon as possible, her home here. Then she could take a nice bath—that could grant her immortality!

So the two of them reached a tacit understanding and sped up their eating instead of enjoying their food slowly and leisurely.

Dongfang Qiqing followed Zhu Xing closely as they left. Normally, when passing through a place like this, Dongfang Qiqing would definitely go on a shopping spree.

But since we don't have a place to stay yet, it's not really appropriate to go on a shopping spree.

Dongfang Qiqing was holding a cat-shaped cake in her arms, the very same cat cake that had just been given away at lightning speed.

Zhu Xing put the three takeaway snacks into the bracelet on her right hand.

As Lin Yi's student, and having been raised by Lin Yi like a daughter, it's impossible for Zhu Xing to lack spatial equipment.

The two walked along, stopping frequently, and after getting a general understanding of "Meteor Shopping Street"—not very fast, but much faster than before.

They were teleported back to the "Warp Hub" and used it to travel to the only passage to their residence—the "Jade Terrace".

Zhu Xing: "This is the only passage to the seventh heaven, 'Yaotai,' also known as 'Fuyuntai.'"

Crossing the spatial portal, Zhu Xing and Dongfang Qiqing found themselves in a world filled with pure white clouds and rising mist.

There was a whole sea of ​​clouds beneath my feet. I could feel the weight of the clouds, but it still felt a little empty. Standing on it felt like standing in the sky.

Looking up at the sky, you can see an even higher sky, with countless clouds of different shapes and sizes scattered at varying heights.

Zhu Xing said apologetically, "It was all my fault for not thinking things through. I shouldn't have taken Qi Qing on this aimless stroll. We should have found a place to settle down first. There'll be plenty of time to learn more about 'Shenxiao Space City' later."

While Zhu Xing was pondering, he still noticed the weariness in Dongfang Qiqing's eyes. After all, Dongfang Qiqing's physical condition was just that of an ordinary person.

After a long and arduous journey, it's impossible not to be tired.

Dongfang Qiqing comforted Zhuxing instead: "It's okay. In fact, we didn't visit many places, and I didn't feel tired. Besides, you can sleep better at night after you've used up your energy, right?"

Looking at the magnificent sea of ​​clouds, Dongfang Qiqing was secretly amazed and couldn't help but say, "This space city seems to be full of magnificent scenery. Each place we've been to so far could be a popular tourist attraction on its own, right?"

Dongfang Qiqing: "With so many strange and wondrous sights already in Space City, why does Mr. Lin Yi still love to travel around?"

Zhu Xing calmly replied, "This was all built bit by bit. The original 'Shenxiao Space City' wasn't like this at all. What's so new about something you built yourself?"

Chasing Stars: "And if you don't personally experience the magnificent scenery, where would you get the inspiration to build such a 'Divine Firmament Space City'?"

Zhu Xing: "In the teacher's words, it's like saying, 'What's so interesting about something that happens right in front of your own house?'"

Dongfang Qiqing seemed lost in thought:

"I see, that's true. Just like 'Pierpoint,' that same old run-down place still has people traveling long distances every day without complaint."

I came all this way just to take a picture from afar. And to marvel at the grandeur and magnificence of the company headquarters.

Dongfang Qiqing: "Perhaps I think that what is monotonous is just something I've seen before, while people who haven't seen it before see it as a beautiful sight."

Zhu Xing looked at Dongfang Qiqing: "Why has Sister Qiqing suddenly become so philosophical?"

Dongfang Qiqing smiled gently: "It was just a spontaneous remark, nothing more. Please excuse my rudeness."

Chasing the stars, we passed Dongfang Qiqing and ascended a golden-colored cloud platform that was slightly higher than the ground or, more accurately, three inches above the clouds.

Zhu Xing: "Sister Qi Qing, let's go. There are only clouds here, nothing much to see. We'll get tired of looking at them after a while. Once we climb the Floating Cloud Steps, we can officially step into the Seventh Heaven."

Before Dongfang Qiqing could ask, Zhu Xing proactively explained: "There are actually eight overlapping phases on the 'Shenxiao Space City,' which, together with the true 'Shenxiao Space City' of the intrinsic universe, are collectively called the Nine Heavens."

"Huh?!" Dongfang Qiqing was slightly confused.

Dongfang Qiqing: "I thought I'd at least seen the 'gate' of the 'Shenxiao Space City' today, but it turns out it's only one-ninth of the gate?"

Zhu Xing chuckled: "Sister Qi Qing, it will probably take you several years to fully appreciate the scenery of Space City."

The golden cloud platform rose continuously, and spiraling cloud steps extended upwards on both sides of the platform.

The gimbal ascended rapidly, yet not a breath of wind could be felt.

As you ascend the Floating Cloud Steps and are about to leave the "Jade Terrace," the formal introduction to the "Jade Terrace" begins.

Zhu Xing: "The clouds here are special heavy clouds from the 'Artificial Paradise Utopia,' a special type of condensed water vapor cloud."

Chasing Stars: "The 'Artificial Paradise Utopia' is a distant edge planet. On that planet, the teacher discovered a group of intelligent subspecies of humans who had just emerged from ignorance and given birth to civilization, but were on the verge of extinction due to natural disasters. He made a deal with them and conducted a large-scale social experiment there."

Zhu Xing: "These heavy clouds can carry weight, but the weight-bearing capacity is actually not ideal, and they easily dissipate. The reason they can form this effect is purely due to the 'differential partial gravitational balance gyroscope,' a gravitational compensation device."

Slow updates might make the plot feel dragged out, and necessary setup can't be done. ( ?_? )?

It's rare to see a Honkai Impact 3rd fanfic this long without even starting the main game storyline or the Star Core Spirit appearing yet, lol~

I cut some of the original plot. The genius with high IQ in the first volume is almost finished after the card game, and the standard protagonist grows and develops to a certain stage.

Another question is whether my readership is predominantly female or male. I'm just curious because from the comments I've read, many seem to have a style similar to that of female readers.

Chapter 74 Cloud Beast

Zhu Xing estimated the approximate time in his mind.

Zhu Xing: "Almost there, Sister Qi Qing. Get ready, you're about to see one of the most magnificent sights of the 'Divine Firmament Space City'—"

The next instant, the sea of ​​clouds disappeared, transforming into a small scene on the distant horizon until it became a tiny dot, and the intersecting spaces formed a kaleidoscope of various patterns.

"The obstacle phenomenon—a brand-new physics phenomenon discovered by a teacher:"

When traversing multiple overlapping phases in a single go, a spontaneously occurring opposing air barrier forms between the multiple spatial outcomes in order to break the spatial solidification and to spontaneously quell the subtle air tremors caused by the discordant phenomena in space.

Zhu Xing: "This phenomenon produces completely different and exceptionally beautiful images each time. It has a great visual impact and is of great research value."

Dongfang Qiqing pointed to one of the spatial structures that resembled shattered mirrors: "What is this?"

The shattered mirror contained an image of a torrent of energy.

Zhu Xing glanced at it: "This is a scene from a nearby phase being projected by this cross-phase spatial collision. But don't worry, most areas of 'Shenxiao Space City' have privacy devices."

In fact, when one is in a state of emptiness and obstruction, it is not only close to all nearby aspects, but also close to the "gap in destiny".

Lin Yi has researched and speculated about this phenomenon. He speculated that the Narrow Passage of Fate itself can be considered a phase space covering the entire universe.

This space is designed to house the Star God, a high-level life form. Only the Star God can freely enter and exit; others can only enter briefly under the Star God's watchful gaze.

This prevents the Star Gods from causing great damage to the universe through their unconscious, ordinary actions.

Lin Yi didn't know whether that was true or not; it was just a guess.

The entire sky obstruction phenomenon lasted only a few seconds before the sky returned to normal, and the high-altitude cloud formations that had just been seen in the sea of ​​clouds seemed to be right in front of us.

Dongfang Qiqing stood on the edge of the cloud platform and looked down.

Chasing Stars also stepped forward:

"It may seem like just an increase in altitude, but the distance is far more than ten thousand miles; it's the distance between two worlds. Without mastering the correct methods, simply taking off will never get you close."

At this moment, the golden cloud platform beneath their feet began to tremble and expand, as Zhu Xing reassured Dongfang Qiqing not to panic.

"Woof woof~ woof~"

The golden cloud platform transformed into the shape of a dog, a fluffy, golden cloud-like dog.

The large golden dog suddenly appeared in front of Zhu Xing, darting away from their feet. It barked softly twice, panted with its tongue lolling out, and then nudged Zhu Xing with its head.

(I don't have a picture of Jin Gouyun to represent him)

Zhu Xing and Dongfang Qiqing were suspended in mid-air but did not fall. Dongfang Qiqing was already used to it.

Chasing Stars petted the big dog

"Good boy, go to K0018, the large uninhabited sky island."

Upon hearing this, the golden dog flew to the feet of the star chaser in a flash, crouched down, and wagged its tail rapidly.

Zhu Xing reached out his hand to Dongfang Qiqing, and Dongfang Qiqing reciprocated. Zhu Xing gently pulled Dongfang Qiqing up.

After Dongfang Qiqing came up, Zhu Xing gave a light kick as a signal. The golden dog expanded again, then circled diagonally in the air before flying into the distance.

As soon as she arrived, Dongfang Qiqing felt a soft, cotton-like sensation.

Who could resist a big dog that doesn't eat, doesn't shed, doesn't excrete, doesn't hurt people, doesn't cause allergies, comes to accompany you when you need it, and disappears without you even knowing where it is when you don't, but you don't have to worry about it?

Zhu Xing rubbed the dog's head to indicate: "This is a cloud beast, a unique means of transportation and domestic pet in the Seventh Heaven."

Chasing Stars: "An invisible, spirit-based, mind-beast subspecies formed by imbuing Chongyun with intellect through the 'Equation of Life.'"

Zhu Xing: "When cloud beasts are first born, their consciousness and thinking abilities are extremely weak; they are just small clumps of clouds. However, after following a human, they can feed on the 'thought fragments' that the human unconsciously dissipates."

Chasing Stars: "The 'Fragments of Thought' carry certain memories and emotions. The cloud beast will gradually grow into an appearance and personality suitable for that person and will naturally be highly close to that person."

Dongfang Qiqing: "So everyone raises a different cloud beast?"

"Yes," Zhu Xing replied affirmatively.

Zhu Xing: "Each member of Space City basically adopts a cloud beast as a communication tool between 'Yaotai' and the Seventh Heaven's 'Qingming Cloud Sea.' However, it's not actually essential; there are always a few people who don't like cloud beasts and have other ways of traveling."

"Then I can't wait to see what the cloud beast I raise will look like." Dongfang Qiqing has little resistance to cute things like this.

Zhu Xing began to explain in detail the residences of the members of the "Divine Firmament Space City" in the Seventh Heaven:

"The Seventh Heaven, 'Clear and Dark Cloud Sea,' is described by the teacher as being built in a style reminiscent of fantasy novels. The entire area is used for the daily living and rest of the members of 'Divine Firmament Space City.'"

Zhu Xing: "Through special structural modifications, the entire phase is now independent of the intrinsic universe, with only the 'Jade Terrace' as its connection to the outside world, making it extremely secure. My teacher once joked, 'Even if a star god came, he wouldn't be able to destroy it in one go; he'd have to do it twice.'"

Zhu Xing: "In terms of topological structure, the 'Clear and Dark Cloud Sea' is like a honeycomb, with each cluster of floating cloud islands acting as a cell within the honeycomb. While it appears unobstructed, there are actually barriers."

Chasing Stars: "You can move freely between the sky islands and choose your neighbors, but you still need to get their permission before visiting them."

The golden dog sped along, but without a complete screen, leaving a little wind to make the flight feel more exhilarating.

The speed of flight is actually far slower than the efficiency of the honeycomb structure's space autonomously pulling itself into space with the support of the "Laplace's Demon" computing power; whether it flies or not makes no difference.

Soon the two arrived at a floating island made of clouds, or rather, the floating island itself drifted to the feet of Zhu Xing and Dongfang Qiqing.

The outermost edge of the cloud formation was still misty, while further in were some muddy ponds, trees, artificial hills, and a spring.

Further inside is a villa estate, with both its decoration and exterior being extremely 'beautiful'.

Zhu Xing: "We've arrived. This is the housing assigned by Shenxiao Space City. Each person has a basic floating island area of ​​1 square kilometer and an attached airspace with a radius of 10 kilometers, which can be freely combined to form scenic areas."

Chasing Stars: "Based on job rank and annual outstanding performance awards. Of course, you can also purchase it with credits or points. There's no need to worry about space availability; currently, only 3% of the entire 'Qingming Cloud Sea' is being used, with actual accommodation occupying only 0.017%."

Zhu Xing shook his head: "Although I don't quite understand why the teacher insisted on using an entire phase for residential purposes, things have come to this point. There's plenty of space, and we can easily accommodate as many credits as we need."

Is Belloberg just a tourist attraction or is he giving the train crew a new project? The Space City & Kakamo storyline is almost over. It'll probably be in two or three more story segments before we need to plan ahead to avoid any hiccups.

Chapter 75 Welcome to today's interstellar peace broadcast.