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Chapter 142 Finally, a Single Unit!

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Have you read "Ghost Blows Out the Light"?

Have you ever played Fate?

Have you heard of miHoYo?

If you're familiar with any of the novels, anime, or games mentioned above, you'll find that they all touch upon a very subtle concept—

Imaginary space!

First of all, this is not a fabrication out of thin air, nor is it a term made up in a novel. Rather, it is a concept that actually exists in mathematics and even in theoretical physics discussions.

The name "imaginary space" comes from the mathematical concept of "imaginary number." As an auxiliary number in contrast to "real number," everything in the real world is described using real numbers, which leads people to imagine what a world "described using imaginary numbers" would be like.

Because the solutions to the equations of quantum mechanics allow for the existence of imaginary numbers, these "imaginary solutions," which are mathematically meaningful but for which no direct physical counterpart has yet been found, have sparked the imaginations of many creators.

In a broad sense, any imaginary alternate world can be generally referred to as "imaginary space".

Of course, this is from a science fiction perspective. But now!

Hanlu slightly turned her palm over, looking at the golden gem in her palm.

It doesn't matter anymore. Once it has gathered and analyzed the abilities of "Mike," "Xuanjie," "Phantom Cat," and a whole host of mutants with spatial or phase-traversing abilities, regardless of whether the so-called "imaginary space" actually exists in physical terms, it has been there since the moment it was "created."

He also expressed his deep gratitude to Laser Eyes and Gontay for their outstanding contributions to this space.

It seems their versions are all genuine.

They are not simply mutant abilities, but rather they are connected to two other unique dimensional universes, which power them, and this is how they can release their energy without any restraint.

After all, their daily needs are completely disproportionate to the energy they consume.

He gently stroked his chest, and could clearly feel the newborn "world" operating and expanding within his body.

But soon, his gaze fell upon the twelve gems before him.

These things, having absorbed his original power and drawn upon new rules in this world, began to rapidly change form—

Trains, katanas, sniper rifles, giant swords, and a whole host of different kinds of equipment, including biological incubation chambers and astronomical observation satellites.

In theory, as a manifestation of "rules", each of them has the potential to change into any form, only their respective focuses and symbols are different.

"You succeeded?"

Uranus could not accurately describe the state of the cold dew before him, but...

He could clearly sense that the other party's level had reached a point where even he could not fully see through it.

The power that the opponent originally needed to rely on the Time Stone to match was now erupting and sublimating in an explosive manner.

Hanlu didn't speak, but simply nodded slightly.

Strictly speaking, his current state is closer to a special kind of "dimensional demon god," only one that is extremely biased towards the physical side.

If other dimensional demons live in their own dimensions, then he treats his own dimension as a "portable health pack" or "backup energy source," somewhat similar to Nal, since he himself has already anchored to that newly born "dark realm."

If he can continue to nurture this nascent universe and propel it to new heights, perhaps in the future he could truly become a powerful dimensional demon, or at least... multiverse is on the horizon?

But is the multiverse level enough for him?

Of course not.

At least, according to Lucurgos's calculations, this is far from enough!

Hanlu stood there, continuing to observe everything around her, including the countless zombie heroes struggling and tumbling amidst the ruins and the pursuit.

He hoped... that these guys could bring him more "fun" and that last bit of "possibility," while also helping him take that final "step."

Feeling the "golden sun" that seemed to be raging on the other side of the earth, a slight ripple stirred in his heart.

He had to admit that creating Lugurgos as his strategist and advisor was perhaps one of the most visionary decisions he had ever made, but also one of the most dangerous.

He had planned a path for himself... a path that even he felt a slight unease about.

He will surely become a god!

At the same time, there are two "gods".

As his thoughts raced, he found himself in a state similar to that of Uranus.

He turned his head and looked at the Titan before him, who still seemed to maintain his powerful and majestic presence.

Those slightly glowing pupils were somewhat similar to its true form, or perhaps like an observer, carrying a kind of all-knowing, indifferent "truth".

He raised his hand and waved.

At least, Uranus, who believed he still possessed absolute power and could suppress the previous Heavenly Father-level Hanlu, had his power instantly restrained and sealed inside his body.

He gradually lost all sense of external energy that he could draw upon.

He could sense from this binding force an aura similar to "chaos magic" that alters reality, yet more fundamental and stable.

This represents something... much more terrifying.

Gradually, he was pressed down by this force, his body sliding down until he was kneeling on the ground in an almost humiliating kneeling position. He raised his head unwillingly.

"What have you done?!"

"It's nothing. I just 'restrained' the energy within you."

And now it's my turn to question you—

What exactly did you do?

Where did your original body go?

What exactly are you plotting?

What kind of changes would you like to make to "everything that already exists"?

Hanlu's face betrayed no emotion, only a clear and cold question.

Explosions and roars could still be heard intermittently from the ground.

It has absolutely no effect on these two beings who are already beyond the reach of mortals.

"You stripped away your own timeline. You left the 'self' that would exist in the next moment here, leaving this illusory 'echo' to deceive me."

Hanlu's pupils seemed to pierce through the "Uranus" before her, seeing countless threads radiating a light unique to the "Time Stone".

These threads are firmly connected to the familiar blue planet above his head.

Hanlu showed no anxiety on her face. Instead, she slowly got up and flew towards the world in the sky.

But just as he was about to cross a certain boundary, he seemed to hit an invisible barrier and was stopped in place.

Hanlu was slightly taken aback, but instantly broke free from the restraints that were no longer strong for him.

But when he tried to move forward again, it was as if he were rubbing against a layer of indestructible, completely transparent glass, which he could not cross.

"This is not a power you should have, and you could never have it!"

Even if you were a single-universe-level life form, you couldn't possibly interfere so directly with the free operation of another universe!

Hanlu turned around, her eyes showing a belated realization.

Destroying a computer is completely different from directly and precisely manipulating a computer that is being used by someone else!

Moreover, this was under the condition that the other party had been operating for an extremely long time and had almost transformed itself into the "administrator" of that universe.

He—this afterimage before me—could not have done it alone.

Uranus, still bound in place, revealed a confident smile.

"Of course I know it's difficult. But if I told you that from the very beginning, I had a 'self' on a different timeline lurking in that 'land of eternity,' and that everything was ready."

Even in the very instant we jointly wielded the Time Stone and halted the world, did he complete the final "seizure of authority"?

Now, "I" have completely controlled the flow of time in that world.

And I will bring lasting peace to everyone.

"I was thinking about how to persuade you, but now... look at this chaos, look at the past of this world!"

With the power of time, you too can peruse the history of this world as easily as flipping through a book!

You should be able to see just how many pointless disasters and conflicts this world has endured since its inception!

As Uranus spoke, his emotions surged, and he even began to roar!

He has lived for a million years!

The problem is that when he abandons everything and returns to his throne, ready to spend eternal time in peace, he is always disturbed by all sorts of things.

As the timeline extended further, he was shocked to realize that the indigenous people on Earth, whom he had previously looked down upon, had gradually developed to the point where they could trigger various major events that affected the galaxy and even the universe.

He didn't understand why, even when he wanted peace and after he voluntarily left Earth, Earth's troubles still "clung" to him in various ways.

As he observes the timeline of that world's future, more and more horrifying events are destined to occur.

It's never going to end, it's never going to end!

From wars between ordinary humans to conflicts between enhanced humans, and then to the turmoil caused by the "legacy" left by the Celestials or the Kree, such as mutants and Inhumans, and then Atlantis suddenly appeared...

If this continues, will another race emerge from underground?

He didn't understand what was so special about Earth that allowed so many strange and unusual things to grow.

Moreover, as these "stories" unfold, time reveals to him the calamities they will face in the future—a war that could spread throughout the universe, a crisis that could cause star collisions, and even a catastrophe that could lead to the fall of cosmic gods...

And the source of all this seems to point to that damned Earth, those damned "major events"!

Even he himself was dragged into this quagmire!

"oh."

For the first time, Uranus's expression broke down in his emotional outburst.

He stared in disbelief at Hanlu, who had uttered only a single word so casually.

The other person seemed completely oblivious to his anger, his beliefs, and his pain.

The attitude was as indifferent as answering "Have you eaten?"

"You're putting on airs."

"No. I'm just stating the facts. Although I can't be completely sure what you're planning to do, most of the time, your acting skills aren't actually that great."

At least... from the moment you made a pact with me, I never truly believed in you.

And now, I still believe in some friends, and some... people I don't even know if they'll actually help.

Hanlu raised her head, her gaze piercing through the gaps in the fence-like barrier formed by the overlapping rules of time and space, and looked at the still dazzling blue planet.

"Alright, our 'chat' is over. You can die now."

Hanlu lightly slapped her.

The action is very simple.

At least, when the "spacetime afterimage" in front of us only retains part of its original consciousness and power, its actual strength may be close to that of a single universe, but it is still lacking that decisive factor.

Pseudo-monoverse?

Anyway, for Hanlu, who has now steadily entered this level, it's just a matter of a thought.

If it were the real body, it might take thousands of years to fight.

But now, things are different.

Moreover, by analyzing the mutant known as "Mike," he gained an extremely special ability.

Now, he is prepared to follow his strategist's instructions and do something that he used to despise as "shameless".

He faced the void and whispered in a peculiar rhythm, as if praying to some great being:

"Great Demon Lord! Your most devout follower! I call upon you at this moment, beseeching you to answer this covenant and grant me power that transcends boundaries!"