From Abyssal Invasion to Bursting Stars with a Single Sword-Chapter 993 - 574: The Pieces and the Board

"Because of your uniqueness, there are certain things only you can accomplish," the Glowing Sea Urchin said, with deep meaning.

Lu Heng wanted to ask what those things were but didn't receive an answer.

The Glowing Sea Urchin continued, "Now, I need you to enhance your Divine Power, ascend to the Supreme Divine Rank, so that all other divine beings will listen to you."

Lu Heng felt this goal was quite distant and questioned, "Isn't this difficult? It might take a long time."

The Glowing Sea Urchin replied, "Time is indeed required, but compared to the repeated time scale of the Demon God Battlefield, it's not long. The method is simple too—infinitely plunder the divine power of the Abyss Demon God, as long as you're not dead, you'll eventually reach the Supreme Divine Rank."

Lu Heng paused for a moment, "You make it sound simple, but those Abyss Demon Gods are already clustering together and won't act alone. The few times they appeared alone were all traps.

"Even when I gathered the strength of four divine beings, we couldn't break the deadlock. Even if you are willing to assist, it's still difficult to pose a threat to the Abyss Demon Gods."

This Demon God Battlefield has been in a stalemate for nearly three months, with no results.

Even if the Glowing Sea Urchin were to join the battlefield, he wouldn't be able to change the situation.

He might even become a target for attack by divine beings from his own side.

The Glowing Sea Urchin laughed on a spiritual level, reminding, "In the Demon God Battlefield, indeed, these Abyss Demon Gods won't be alone, but when they return to their Dominion World, it's as if they're all alone."

Lu Heng paused again, frowned, and said, "When they return to their Dominion World, they'll have exclusive laws protecting them, making it impossible to deal with them, right?"

From the perspective of World Law.

Even if Lu Heng could command four divine beings to act together, entering the Dominion World of the Abyss Demon God, their divine power would be suppressed to the demigod level.

Equivalent to sending four demigods to their deaths in the Dominion World of the Abyss Demon God.

The Glowing Sea Urchin did not explain this issue but rather said, "Since I proposed this plan, naturally, there's a way. This Demon God Battlefield definitely won't have a result, after it ends, I'll find you again."

After saying this, the light began to shrink, eventually disappearing.

Lu Heng wasn't sure what the proposed method was, but from the current interactions, the Glowing Sea Urchin seemed trustworthy.

If it were just to set a trap to plunder divine power, it would be too troublesome to beat around such a big bush.

Nevertheless, Lu Heng would remain vigilant.

This meeting with the Glowing Sea Urchin was done with a clone.

The opponent likely noticed this but did not point it out.

In the absence of clarity on the danger level of the other party, using a clone is the most normal approach.

After the conversation ended, Lu Heng opened the Star Gate and withdrew his clone.

As the Glowing Sea Urchin said, it was challenging to achieve a result in this Abyss Battlefield.

Lu Heng tried to communicate with other divine beings from the same camp, hoping to unite, but the result was less than ideal.

Without a foundation of trust, most divine beings were unwilling to reveal their true selves, let alone unite.

Three months later, the Demon God Battlefield ended.

The Abyss Demon Gods began leaving the Chaos Sea, and their movements could no longer be tracked.

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Lu Heng returned to Blue Star, reflecting on the information he received from the Glowing Sea Urchin.

Then he documented this information, sharing it with Qi Jinhui, to be recorded in secret human archives for research and analysis.

The analysis results suggested that, based on the behavior logic of the Glowing Sea Urchin, the credibility of the information he revealed was high.

However, this credibility was based on the Glowing Sea Urchin's own cognition; if his cognition itself was flawed, the information disclosed would naturally be incorrect.

There was one piece of information Lu Heng did not record, which was the Glowing Sea Urchin's mention of preparing to attack the Space Barrier again.

Lu Heng did not document this information for fear of the Summoning Will prematurely discovering this secret, leading to unknown results.

Additionally, as this matter hasn't occurred yet, Lu Heng hadn't decided whether to assist, still in the consideration phase.

Given the nature of this matter is quite unique.

The goal of the Abyss entities is to break the Space Barrier of the Naru Ascension Civilization, open the black box.

The existence of Summoning Will aims to protect the Space Barrier, prevent the Abyss.

What the Glowing Sea Urchin seeks to do essentially aligns with the Abyss's goal.

Even if the Glowing Sea Urchin isn't an Abyss Demon God, he's already on the opposing side of the Summoning Will.

For so long, within Lu Heng's scope of cognition, the Abyss has been the enemy camp, whereas Summoning Will is the allied camp.

Assisting the Glowing Sea Urchin would mean standing on the opposing side of the Summoning Will.

Lu Heng indeed wants to see the truth beyond the Space Barrier, but is performing the same actions as the Abyss for this goal the right choice?

When the truth of the Abyss and Summoning Will becomes clear, the boundary between right and wrong blurs.

Can the Summoning Will be considered right?

From the perspective of human civilization, the Summoning Will aids humans in resisting the Abyss, seemingly righteous.

However, is this the truth?

The summoning will is fundamentally not about saving humans, but requires the strength of wise species to resist the Abyss and prevent the Abyss from damaging the space barrier of the Chaos Sea.

Essentially, humans and other civilizations alike are mere chess pieces used by the summoning will to stop the Abyss.

After knowing the truth, Lu Heng indeed developed a resistance to the summoning will.

Because the summoning will's actions are protecting that space barrier, supposedly safeguarding the Naru Ascension Civilization.

Yet, this struggle has persisted for endless eons, and the Naru Ascension Civilization has never appeared, nor has there been any feedback.

Whether humans, elves, or other species, in this struggle, they are merely tiny chess pieces.

As pieces, they don't even have the privilege to receive a response from the civilization behind the summoning will.

Now, there is a piece that sees the entire chessboard clearly, trying to look up to see the player of the game, but the sky is obscured by a layer of space barrier.

Lu Heng is this piece; only by breaking through this space barrier can he see the player of the game clearly.

In this situation, how can he resist the urge to try?

With such confusion, Lu Heng once again met the Glowing Sea Urchin.

The Glowing Sea Urchin appeared in the outer space of Blue Star.

Lu Heng received the law information and came to outer space to face it.

Neither side spoke first.

This time, Lu Heng appeared in his true form and could sense that the other was also in true form.

"Have you made up your mind?"

After a long pause, the Glowing Sea Urchin asked this question.

Lu Heng slowly shook his head: "Not yet."

The Glowing Sea Urchin was not surprised by this answer because he had also gone through the same mental struggle.

He went from a weak life to becoming a divine rank existence, gradually seeing the truth of the Abyss and the summoning will, ultimately changing his mind and piercing the space barrier.

The entire process involved countless reflections, even changing his mind several times before deciding to attack the space barrier.

Ultimately, he went down this path, becoming a traitor as judged by the summoning will.

At this point, he had no retreat, but Lu Heng did.

Because he had experienced the same mental struggles, he could understand Lu Heng's current thoughts.

Both sides were silent again for a long time.

The Glowing Sea Urchin spoke again: "What you've experienced, I've been through it all.

"I won't force you to make a choice, but I assure you that the information I shared is the truth within my understanding.

"You just need to decide whether to be a chess piece of the summoning will to protect that Naru Ascension Civilization that has never appeared?

"Or overturn this chessboard, at least forcing a response from the game master behind the space barrier."

Lu Heng had to admit that what he said also reflected his own inner thoughts.

However, once he takes this step, there's no turning back.

Moreover, this is not just about himself; it could implicate his teammates and even affect the whole human civilization.

The Glowing Sea Urchin continued: "Actually, all I want is the truth behind the space barrier, or even just a response from the Naru Ascension Civilization.

"Even if the Naru Ascension Civilization just said that the summoning will is set up by them, hoping for my help in defeating the Abyss.

"Just such a simple response, and I'd unhesitatingly fight against the Abyss.

"But the fact is, not a single response, and that so-called Naru Ascension Civilization seems too proud to notice our presence.

"Even if I pierced the space barrier and was judged a traitor by the summoning will, the whole process yielded no response."

He paused, his words carrying emotion: "I only need a response; even if it costs everything, I must see the game master behind the space barrier.

"I won't force you to make any choices, but I must tell you that this is my will; even if it's not you, I would find someone else."

This issue has been on Lu Heng's mind for some time, considering all possibilities.

Lu Heng pondered for a moment and asked: "You mentioned helping me reach the supreme divine rank, is that true?"

Glowing Sea Urchin: "Of course, only by reaching the supreme divine rank can you help me."

Lu Heng continued to ask: "If I change my mind after reaching the supreme divine rank?"

Glowing Sea Urchin: "Then it means I was wrong about you, and there's nothing more to say. I would retreat again, watching how you confront the Abyss."

Lu Heng asked again: "So, even if I might change my mind, you would still help me reach the supreme divine rank."

Glowing Sea Urchin: "Yes, I don't mind if you change your mind. Consider it as placing the strongest chess piece in this game."

Lu Heng said in a calm tone: "I honestly tell you, I haven't made a decision now. If you find it impossible to cooperate, you can leave."

Glowing Sea Urchin: "I don't need you to decide now; I believe you're not the kind willing to be manipulated as a chess piece. If you're ready now, follow me, and I'll take you to reach the supreme divine rank."

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