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The unification of the universe is not the end, but only a new beginning. Internal integration, research into the power of the Old Gods, and expansion into the unknown will be the eternal themes of Dimensional City's future.

This time, however, he no longer needs to do everything himself. The system he built—the Cardinals' Council, the six major cities, the newly allied forces, and even the "collection" within the Thousand Realms Prison—will all become tools for him to propel the colossal ship of the universe forward.

Beneath the surface calm, a new era is slowly turning to a deeper and more unknown page. Undercurrents are surging, yet they remain under his control, at least for now.

The Golden Descendants of Onfaros began their new lives as "real beings" in Dimensional City, a magnificent metropolis that brought together the technologies and civilizations of many worlds. Everything here was new and awe-inspiring to these former "data heroes." Two particularly special encounters, in particular, deepened their understanding of their own existence and this new world.

In the transitional residential area specifically allocated to these "new members" in Dimensional City, Bai'er—the "savior" of Onpharos—often fell into deep thought.

He strolled along the futuristic streets, watching people hurrying by from different worlds, feeling the solid ground beneath his feet, and breathing in the real air—all of this was so different from the years he remembered fighting for Onphalus.

One day, in the rest area outside the core training ground of Dimensional City, Bai E sensed an extremely cold and powerful aura.

He turned his head and saw a man in a white uniform, with snow-white hair and eyes like ice that had stood for millennia, walking out of the training ground. The chill emanating from him almost froze the air; it was the aura that had settled after countless battlefields and despair, a heavy feeling of bearing the weight of an entire civilization.

The moment their eyes met, time seemed to stand still. Bai Er could sense that the man before him, like himself, bore the mark of "savior," yet they seemed entirely different. Kevin's coldness was absolute rationality born from a profound understanding of all despair; while Bai Er's "savior" carried more of the compassion and sacrifice bestowed upon him by Onphalus.

Kevin's gaze lingered on Bai Er for a moment, seemingly sensing the unique power fluctuations within him related to the "Fire Seed," and the equally heavy sense of responsibility. He didn't speak, only nodded slightly—a silent greeting between powerful individuals, as if to say, "I know what you bear." Then he left, leaving behind a chilling aftertaste.

Bai E stood rooted to the spot, his heart churning with emotion. He realized that in Dimensional City, beings like him, burdened with special missions or heavy pasts, were perhaps not uncommon. This path of "saving the world" was not one he was alone on, but everyone's choices and paths were different. This brief encounter made Bai E begin to ponder whether "saving the world" had a new definition and form in this new world.

The experiences of another Golden Descendant, Xi Lian, were filled with even more surprises and coincidences.

Xi Lian possessed beautiful long pink hair and an exquisitely beautiful face that seemed otherworldly. During a physical fitness check-up at the Dimensional City Medical Department, she encountered a girl with similar pink hair and green eyes, whose smile was as radiant as falling petals.

When they saw each other, they both froze. The air around them seemed to become sweet and light at that moment.

"Oh dear~?"

Alicia was the first to recover. She gracefully circled Xilian once, her emerald eyes sparkling with extreme curiosity and excitement.

"This beautiful lady from 107, haven't we met somewhere before? Or... are you another surprise the world has prepared especially for me?"

Xi Lian was also somewhat dazed. She could feel an inexplicable affinity from the girl before her, as well as a certain...familiarity? She tilted her head slightly and responded softly:

“I…I am called Xilian. I come from Onfaros. We…have not met before.”

"Xi Lian? What a lovely name~?"

Alicia smiled radiantly.

"I am Alicia, a girl as beautiful as a falling flower! But you really look a lot like one of my very important friends... It must be a special kind of fate, right?"

Xi Lian looked at Alicia's lively and cheerful demeanor, which seemed to dispel all gloom. This was different from the somewhat calm temperament that Alicia herself might have due to carrying memories, but the strange sense of connection was hard to shake off.

Alicia warmly took Xilian's hand:

"Since we've met, we're good friends! Let me show you around Dimensional City! I know where to find delicious dessert shops and the best spots for taking photos~ Oh, by the way, you just said you're from Onpharos? There must be many interesting stories there, right?"

Chapter 282 Lightning Truth

This unexpected encounter was like finding a warm and familiar ray of light in a strange world for Xi Lian. For Alicia, making a new friend so similar to herself was undoubtedly a source of immense joy.

The other Golden Descendants are also exploring and adapting to the Dimensional City in their own ways:

Aglaia increasingly liaised with the Cardinals, calmly learning the rules of the new world, assessing the Dimensional City's operating logic and power system, and contemplating the future positioning of the Golden Blood.

Wan Di is obsessed with the various training facilities and combat simulation systems in Dimensional City. Here, he can challenge strong people from different worlds, hone his skills, and vent his desire for "conflict".

Tibo, on the other hand, was very interested in the network and data space of Dimensional City, and his "Thousand Body" ability seemed to have found a wider range of applications here.

The Chacho sisters might become interested in Demon Slayer Castle's research on life and death; their abilities might offer a unique perspective.

Saifei may have already found her place in the intelligence analysis department, and her "tricks" have become valuable technology in the new environment.

At that moment, Xia and Feng Jin naturally lingered in the various laboratories and databases of the research and medical departments, eagerly absorbing knowledge and technology far beyond the era of Onphalus.

In summary, the Golden Blood of Onfaros are gradually integrating into Dimensional City. The transition from the data world to the real universe has brought tremendous shock, but it is also full of infinite opportunities. Their encounters with Kevin, Alicia, and others are not merely embellishments to the storyline, but also important opportunities for them to re-examine themselves and find their new world coordinates.

What awaits them is a new life in Dimensional City, and a future serving Lord Fengxi. Their story is far from over.

Hopefully, this account, based on speculation and creation using existing information, will meet your expectations.

The administrative department of Dimensional City is located in a towering skyscraper in the city's core area. Here, there is no smoke of gunpowder, no roaring engines, only the silent flow of countless data streams and the low murmurs of staff exchanging commands. This is the administrative heart that maintains the daily operation of the entire new global order.

Minister Raiden Shin, the first Raiden from Inazuma, leads this vast organization with eternal composure and wisdom. She sits gracefully at the main control console, her eyes flashing with purple lightning, rapidly processing the information that floods the screen—resource allocation reports, sector governance assessments, contribution point system fine-tuning plans, and countless inter-civilization project applications requiring the highest level of approval.

The space rippled slightly, and without warning, Feng Xi's figure appeared in her office, as if she had blended into the background.

Lei Dianzhen showed no surprise whatsoever. She stopped her work, nodded slightly, and said in a gentle yet respectful tone, "Lord City Lord."

Feng Xi's gaze swept across the surrounding holographic screens, displaying real-time data from all corners of the universe. "How's the operating efficiency?" His voice was flat, devoid of emotion.

"Everything is running smoothly within the framework of the Cardinals' plan, my lord," Raiden Shin replied, tapping his finger to bring up several core reports. "The resource submission rate in each star sector has reached 97.3%, and production efficiency has increased by 420% compared to the old era. Contribution points are circulating stably, and no abnormal fluctuations have been found in the internal market (referring to the contribution point exchange system)."

She paused briefly and pulled up another document highlighted in red: "Currently, the main pressure comes from the 372 worlds within the former Interstellar Peace Corporation's territory that are heavily reliant on the company's financial support. Their industrial structures are singular, and their basic infrastructure is underdeveloped. Although basic resources have been allocated to maintain stability, in the long run, large-scale infrastructure construction and industrial transformation investments are needed. The relevant plan has been submitted to the Council of Cardinals and is awaiting final approval."

She then presented another report: "In addition, the Xianzhou Star District submitted an application to resume some traditional cultural activities (non-religious in nature) in order to stabilize public sentiment. Pinocone applied to expand its share of dream service exports in exchange for more contribution points. Risk assessments have been conducted according to procedures, and handling recommendations have been attached."

Feng Xi listened quietly, her gaze quickly sweeping over the complex data and suggestions. "Infrastructure priority raised. The Immortal Boat is permitted to restore harmless traditional culture to a limited extent. Pinocchio's application is rejected. The dream industry needs strict control over its scale to prevent psychological dependence."

His command was extremely concise, without explanation, and set the tone directly.

"Understood." Lei Dianzhen had no objections whatsoever and immediately entered the instructions into the system, instantly updating the processing status of the relevant files.

"Internal monitoring data," Feng Xi changed the subject.

Lei Dian's expression hardened slightly as he pulled up another set of highly encrypted data streams. "According to feedback from the Cardinal's monitoring network, the overall loyalty assessment index remains above the safety threshold. However, an abnormal emotional fluctuation rate of 15 percent higher than the average has been detected in the area surrounding the Thousand Realms Prison, suspected to be affected by the energy radiation from the internal confinement objects. Psychological counseling rotations for personnel in that area have been intensified."

"There were 174 recorded incidents of friction between the six districts this month due to differences in technology and culture, all of which have been handled in accordance with regulations. There is a clear antagonism between the lower-level staff of Castlevania and Castle Angel, but cooperation at the higher levels is relatively smooth."

"The newly surrendered Golden Blood are adapting well, and no abnormal behavioral patterns have been observed. However, the individual Wan Di has shown an unusual affinity for the concept of destruction during combat missions. He has been marked, and close observation is recommended."

Her report was clear, objective, and calm, neither exaggerating the problems nor concealing any potential risks.

After listening, Feng Xi remained silent for a moment. The Ministry of Government Affairs was operating more efficiently than he had expected. Lei Dian had handled everything in an orderly manner, implementing his will to the greatest extent possible, while at the same time using her wisdom to buffer some of the rigid friction under the absolute order.

"Maintain the current monitoring level. Raise Wan Di's observation level by one level."

He finally said,

"Your work is very efficient."

This is almost the highest praise he could give.

Raiden bowed slightly:

"The duty lies."

Her smile remained gentle, but a subtle complexity lurked deep within her eyes. She efficiently managed this vast system, witnessing firsthand the order and development it brought, while also keenly sensing the underlying oppression and potential risks. Yet, she chose to bury all these thoughts deep within herself, perfectly fulfilling her duties as "Minister of State."

Chapter 283 Research Results of the Black Tower

Feng Xi said no more. His figure faded away quietly, just as it had appeared, and went to the next place that needed his attention.

The office returned to its previous hustle and bustle, with only the silent scrolling of data. Raiden Shin let out a soft breath, his gaze returning to the report on "Energy Radiation of the Thousand Realms Prison" on the screen. His brow furrowed almost imperceptibly before regaining its eternal calm, and he continued to immerse himself in his endless work.

This brief inspection proceeded without incident or conflict, consisting only of the cold, efficient exchange of information and confirmation of decisions between the supreme ruler and the highest administrator. The gears of Dimensional City continued to turn precisely and ruthlessly through these silent clashes and collaborations.

After Feng Xi left, the air inside the Ministry of Government Tower seemed to begin to circulate again. **Raiden Shin** sat quietly in front of the control console. The instructions she had received during that brief meeting had been transformed into precise code streams through her will, flowing into the vast network of the Cardinals and beginning to influence the operation of countless worlds.

Her slender fingers tapped lightly on the smooth control panel unconsciously, her purple eyes reflecting countless flowing data, yet with a deeper, almost imperceptible depth than usual.

"Upgrade infrastructure priority...Allow limited cultural activities at Xianzhou...Reject Pinocchio..."

She repeated Feng Xi's decision in a low voice, each word carrying immense weight. These orders, though seemingly simple, involved the allocation of a massive amount of 733 resources, the support of the people, and the delicate balance between different factions.

She pulled up the detailed report on the impoverished worlds within the former company's territory. The images showed planets with depleted resources and dilapidated infrastructure, their inhabitants' eyes filled with bewilderment and a glimmer of hope for a new order. Feng Xi's words, "Priority upgrade," meant more engineering fleets, more resources, and a change in the fate of countless people. She quickly refined the instructions, marking the first batch of worlds requiring priority assistance, and attached preliminary infrastructure plans before submitting them to her subordinates for execution.

Regarding the application from Xianzhou, she slightly relaxed the review criteria, but strictly limited the scope and content of the activities to ensure that it would not become a breeding ground for nostalgia and emotional manipulation. At the same time, she added an additional instruction requiring that all content related to cultural activities be backed up and submitted to the Cardinals for ideological analysis.

The rejection of Pinocone's application was within her expectations. Feng Xi was extremely wary of any "soft anesthetic" that might sway her rationality or create dependence. She could even imagine the disappointment on the "family's" face when they received the rejection notice, yet they had to maintain a smile.

Having dealt with these matters, her gaze returned to the report on the "energy radiation of the Thousand Realms Prison." This was the point that concerned her most. Abnormal emotional fluctuations… fifteen percent… this was no small matter. The inherent power of those imprisoned beings was far too great; even with layers of sealing, their invisible permeation continued to corrode reality.

She retrieved detailed medical examination reports and psychological assessment data from all personnel who had recently worked near the Thousand Realms Prison, carefully comparing and analyzing them. Subtle changes in hormone levels, abnormal patterns in neural network activity… these signs were very subtle, but they were indeed present. She paused for a moment, and instead of merely following Feng Xi's order to "maintain the existing level of surveillance," she signed an additional encrypted instruction in the name of the Ministry of Government Affairs:

Secretly upgrade the bio-energy shielding level of the outer area of ​​the Thousand Realms Prison.

Provide staff in the relevant areas with specially blessed amulets to stabilize their mental state and shorten their shift cycles.

Back up all abnormal data, create a separate archive, mark it as "Echoes of the Abyss," and conduct long-term tracking and research.

She acted very carefully, ensuring that all measures were within her authority and, under the guise of "improving work efficiency and employee welfare," she did not directly disobey Feng Xi's orders, but secretly strengthened her defenses. This was a small response she, as a manager, made to address her inner unease while maintaining absolute obedience.

Having finished all this, she leaned back in her chair and gently rubbed her temples. Managing such a massive administrative machine, even with divine wisdom and stamina, left her feeling somewhat weary. This weariness didn't stem from the workload, but rather from the constant tension of walking the line between absolute order and potential risk.

She gazed out the window, the magnificent yet chilling silhouette of the Dimensional City stretching to the horizon. It was a place where the essence of countless worlds converged, but also where countless hidden dangers lurked. Feng Xi was like a rider gripping the reins, steer this colossal beast at breakneck speed, while she was the manager striving to maintain the saddle's stability and prevent its internal collapse.

"Hopefully... all of this will be worth it."

She murmured to herself, her voice so low that only she could hear it. Then, she took a deep breath, her gaze becoming firm and focused once more, as she immersed herself back into the seemingly endless ocean of data. The Light Tower of the Ministry of Government Affairs remained the brightest and busiest place, silently supporting the operation of the Dimensional City, while also concealing untold worries and undercurrents.

Black Tower Laboratory

In the highest-level laboratory allocated to her by the Dimensional City Research Department, the **Black Tower** doll was excitedly gesturing—or rather, making excited movements within the limits allowed by the doll's joints. Dozens of light screens floated around her, flowing with incredibly complex data streams and energy maps. At the center was a dark blue ball of light, bound by countless precise force fields, constantly trying to change shape—that was the captured Memory Maker.

"It's wonderful! It's incredible!"

The Black Tower's voice emanated from the doll's speaker, filled with undisguised fanaticism.

"Memory is not storage! It's encoding! It's a special information structure that exists in the gaps between imaginary numbers! It's not reading, it's resonance! It's reconstruction!"

After a long and in-depth study, the Black Tower has achieved groundbreaking results:

The essence of information life is confirmed: it thoroughly proves that the Memory Being is not a traditional carbon-based or silicon-based life form, but a highly condensed, self-aware collection of information, whose existence and memory...

The fate of the Star God Fu Li is deeply intertwined.

Deciphering the Memory Retrieval Principle: A preliminary analysis reveals how the memory-retrieving organism "reads" memories—not by rummaging through the brain's hard drive, but by interacting with scattered "information echoes" in the universe or the organism's own "information field" through a kind of imaginary resonance, thus reconstructing and reproducing information. This explains why their "memories" sometimes contain deviations or added "details."

Weaknesses and Exploitation Methods: It was discovered that the memory user is extremely sensitive to "information disturbances" at specific frequencies; excessive and disordered information input can cause it to become confused or even self-destruct. At the same time, methods were also found to utilize this characteristic to "induce" it to retrieve specific information or filter information within a certain range.

Potential applications: Several reports have been submitted, including: developing a "super information retrieval and analysis system" based on the principle of memory; creating "information bombs" for specific targets (such as civilizations or beings that rely on information flow); and even attempting reverse engineering to create controlled, low-end versions of "artificial memory beings" for specific tasks.

Her research report was marked Top Secret and presented directly to Feng Xi and the Cardinal Council. This achievement not only deepened the understanding of the Star God and his messengers, but also meant that Dimensional City had gained an unprecedented advantage in the field of information warfare.

Chapter 284 Black Tower's Exchange with Ruan Mei and Others

Knowledge Star Zone - Academic Exchange Hall

Just as Black Tower was basking in the joy of her research findings, she received two communication requests. Upon seeing the sender's name, her doll's eyes instantly lit up.

Not long after, in the transparent domed hall of the research department, which is used for high-level academic exchanges, three individuals from different worlds, who all stand at the pinnacle of wisdom, reunited.

The black tower's mascot was the first to arrive, hands on hips, looking smugly at the entrance.

Ruan Mei walked gracefully over, still carrying that tranquil yet unfathomable aura. Her green snake eyes curiously surveyed the research environment of Dimensional City, as if she were evaluating a new petri dish.

Screw Gum's mechanical body moved precisely, emitting a slight hum, his electronic eyes scanning every data interface and energy node around him, performing instinctive logical analysis.

"Oh! Aren't these Miss Ruan Mei and Mr. Screw Gum?"

Black Tower spoke first, his tone carrying a familiar teasing tone.

"What? You couldn't make it in the Erudite Society anymore, so you finally remembered to come to my interesting project?"

Ruan Mei smiled gently, her voice soft:

"Ms. Black Tower is joking. It's just that the research materials and resources here are truly irresistible. The forms of life here offer even more possibilities for exploration."

Her gaze seemed to drift unintentionally toward the direction of the Thousand Realms Prison.

The electronic sound of the screw gurgle is smooth and waveless:

"Logically speaking, Dimensional City is currently the best platform for conducting efficient research and observing changes in the laws of the universe. Furthermore, Ms. Black Tower, I have reviewed the abstract of your preliminary research report on the Memory Makers. The conclusions are impressive, but the risk assessment section of your research methods seems to be lacking."

"Risk? That's a limitation for mediocre people!"

Black Tower waved his hand dismissively.

"The result is what matters most! You didn't see that little guy's reaction under the information disturbance firsthand. Tsk tsk, the data fluctuations were as beautiful as a nebula explosion!"

Nguyen Mai took a step closer with great interest:

"Oh? I've also been thinking a bit lately about the stability of consciousness after it's been uploaded, regarding the stress responses of information life forms. Perhaps we could discuss that? I'm curious whether their consciousness structure is fundamentally different from that of the carbon-based brain..."

Screw Gum intervened:

"Before engaging in in-depth discussions, I suggest establishing a unified data security protocol and ethical boundary framework. According to my calculations, unrestrained research on information life has a 74.9% probability of leading to uncontrollable information pollution or creating unstable consciousness aberrations."

Black Tower: "Frameworks? Protocols? That's so boring! Exploring the unknown means embracing the unexpected!"