Chapter 590
The Dangers of the Past
"Yan Shuangying, may I ask first, how much do you know about the [Fragments of the Past]?"
The gentleman penguin, leaning on his cane, circled around Wu Xiaoyou and said.
Wu Wang had nothing to hide from the other party and told him directly all the information he knew.
But a lingering doubt remained in his mind.
Logically speaking, the gentleman penguin should have met the second sister before. If it weren't for this guy passing by in the solo nightmare instance of [The Chronicles of the Deserted Village], he probably would have had to argue with that damn Yin Yuan master for a long time.
It was also because of the Gentleman Penguin's sealing of the Yin Yuan God that he, who had just obtained [Xiao Chuan], had a strong enough spiritual body to nourish the sword, and also got to know Xie Zhi and others.
It's fair to say that without this guy, my second sister might not be standing here right now.
He himself was a part of it.
Why didn't I realize there was anything wrong with my second sister being the embodiment of the "Fragments of the Past" when we first met?
After listening to Wu Wang's account, the gentleman penguin raised an eyebrow and said, "Of course I can tell that this girl is the vessel for that little ghost from before."
"But at that time she wasn't a true [Fragment of the Past], at most she just had a bit of the aura of a fragment, like a [Fragment of the Past] embedded in a bone. There are many things in the world that have this kind of aura, so there's nothing worth noting."
"Now she is the [Fragment of the Past] herself, a completely different feeling from before, and she can't even be called human anymore."
"I can guarantee that this is definitely not the level of fusion that can be achieved by simply keeping the fragments inside the body for a long time."
"Moreover, if she was originally a [Fragment of the Past], then she was essentially a physical body created by a ghost, which should just be a simple shell. Just like asking you to use chunks of flesh to create a human shape, how could she have a soul?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Wang was also taken aback.
Yes, if the Yin Yuan God created the Second Sister just to descend into the real world, then why did it have to create a body with self-awareness that could run, jump, and resist?
Why not just create a simple, empty container?
and……
To create a human being with flesh and blood, and even a soul, out of thin air.
Could someone at the level of Yin Yuan Da Shen really do that?
Wu Wang remembered it very clearly.
Yin Yuan, the great god, was nothing more than an ant in front of Gentleman Penguin; he was easily sealed into a pig's head and buried in the ground.
In the end, he even devoured his own spirit using [Xiaochuan].
It doesn't seem like a powerful being capable of creating life at all.
There are other people behind the Yin Yuan master!
"You mean...her current state is actually a result of some kind of change that happened later on, and it wasn't innate?"
Wu Wang's expression turned slightly serious.
If that's really the case, then it means that the second sister's change is definitely related to the fortune teller.
Because when they talked to Lou Yu about "Heart Like Fire," the other party clearly stated that a woman in black robes played a very important role in the process of forming a connection with the Yin Yuan God.
That woman in black robes possessed an extreme allure that could almost turn [Heart of Fire] into a dream woman simply through memories.
It's obviously that crazy woman from the Pluto Research Institute!
She, like the fortune teller, was someone who knew about her "immortal" trait.
Furthermore, this crazy woman is a radical, as can be seen from the incident with Zhuge Yue and her connection with the crying-faced monster. Every step she takes is particularly bizarre.
Even Qinglong can only guarantee that her original intention remains unchanged, and that she acts with the premise of protecting human civilization.
However, as for her specific actions, Qinglong was not in the real world for a long time, and the other party was not even in China, but in a desolate place like Antarctica, which is not even considered a Western country. The emperor was far away and could not control her.
Wu Wang always felt that even though she was on the side of humanity, she posed no less of a threat to himself and those around him than the descendants of those Venerable Ones.
In some ways, this madwoman is even more terrifying.
Because she truly knows herself inside and out.
However, he had absolutely no deeper understanding of her.
The gentleman penguin rolled his eyes and said, "Nonsense. If no external force intervenes, and I break your arm and replace the bone with a piece of ore of a suitable size, do you think you'll turn into ore over time?"
Obviously not, as this clearly violates the limitations at the biological level.
According to the fortune teller, the second sister's existence was a protective shield to conceal her "immortality" trait.
But judging from the gentleman penguin's vigilance, it seems that the second sister herself is not so simple.
It might even be highly dangerous?
Looking at Wu Wang's somewhat dazed expression.
The gentleman penguin confirmed that this guy truly didn't know how terrifying it was for the [Fragments of the Past] to possess sentience.
He tapped the ground gently with his cane.
He slowly said, "You have been exposed to the gaze of [Death], you are His favorite, what do you think He represents?"
“The end.” Wu Wang said without hesitation.
Ever since I came into contact with the Abyss God, I have been able to feel the terror of the mark on my wrist almost all the time.
He did not intend for everything around him to be polluted and destroyed for any particular purpose.
He himself represents the end of everything.
The end of all things.
“Okay, then you’d better understand that the definition of the end is not just as simple as death. So there are many ways to bring things to an end. Do you know what the fastest way is?” The gentleman penguin’s tone became somewhat serious.
Wu Wang remained silent.
Wait for the other party's explanation.
"destroy."
"This is the fastest way. After all, destroying something is much easier than creating something, and it is also the best prerequisite for reaching the end."
"And the [Old Days] represent the prerequisite of destruction and annihilation."
"Their existence was initially for the purpose of destroying all things, so that they could be dragged into the end of [death] more quickly and effectively."
"This is the meaning of the existence of the [Old Days]."
These words made Wu Wang frown slightly. "Them? Does that mean that 'the Old Days' doesn't refer to a specific being?"
From the fragmented clues of the past, Wu Wang clearly knew that the [Old Days] were beings of a higher dimension, just like the Venerable One and the Divine Messenger.
He had assumed that the word "old days" was like a concept such as "desire," "suffering," or "eternity."
It specifically refers to a particular level of existence.
Judging from the gentleman penguin's words, it seems that this is not the case.
The other party shook their head in response: "No, they are collectively referred to as the 'Old Days,' and there is no separate distinction between them. You can understand them as both individuals and a group."
"The [Old Days] are the oldest known existences besides the [Death]. Their timeline predates the emergence of humankind... no, it should be before the birth of the real world."
"No one knows what happened to them; they just suddenly disappeared one day."
"The concepts of Venerable Ones and Divine Messengers only emerged after that."
Thump thump—thump thump—
These previously unrevealed secrets made everyone, including Wu Wang, Oink, and Mary, the dungeon bosses, feel their hearts race.
The existence of the [Old Days] actually predates that of the Venerable One and the Divine Messenger?!
"Their disappearance also gave rise to something called 'Fragments of the Past' in the world."
"Many powerful beings have studied the [Fragments of the Ancients], including myself."
"The final conclusion is that although these fragments contain the aura of the [Old Ones], they do not have any particularly outstanding effects when viewed individually."
"The aura within the fragments cannot be truly absorbed. Even if forcibly integrated into the body, it will be like sand poured into clear water. Even if it appears murky and unified for a short time, it will eventually become clear once the sand settles to the bottom. The fragments will remain fragments, and you will remain you." "In this case, it's more useful to use the [Old Fragments] as a tool to separate other powers and auras."
"Therefore, even the Venerable Ones and the Divine Messengers gradually stopped valuing the [Fragments of the Past], since they really didn't have much use for them."
"But……"
The gentleman penguin looked at Wu Xiaoyou, who was completely bewildered.
Feeling slightly uncomfortable from the faint aura of the [Fragments of the Past] within her body.
"Once the [Fragments of the Past] possess true sentience."
"That means their will will also begin to be awakened in this creature. As the creature becomes more and more powerful, its behavior will naturally be increasingly influenced by their will, and it will begin to engage in simple destruction and annihilation."
"Of course, with just a few fragments of the Old Ones, it is certainly not enough to reach the level of the gods that the Old Ones once were."
"But driven by the will of the [Old Ones], it is only a matter of time before they destroy and annihilate the world they are currently in."
"In other words, the stronger this girl gets, the closer she gets to becoming a time bomb that will destroy the real world."
In an instant, a hint of lingering fear flashed in Wu Xiaoyou's eyes.
She recalled that when she absorbed another fragment of the "Old Days" and fully activated the power within her body, she did indeed fall into a state of being unable to control herself.
In that state, one would indeed attack everything around them.
That is, when he encountered Director Qinglong, who used even more brute force to wake him up, and also used Qin Shusheng's sealing technique to suppress the power of the [Fragment of the Past].
Otherwise, if he were to rush out onto the street, he would likely face a bloodbath.
The gentleman penguin moved a little closer.
Looking at the seal marks on Wu Xiaoyou's forehead.
He shook his head and said, "This level of seal can only keep you conscious for now. I can sense that there is still a single [Fragment of the Ancient] within the seal that you are absorbing. The moment you completely absorb that [Fragment of the Ancient] may be the moment when you inherit the will of the [Ancient] and destroy the world again."
"Moreover, this is the first time I have ever truly seen a fragment of the past that possesses sentience."
"What I'm more worried about is whether you'll develop a connection to fragments from other worlds after you absorb this fragment."
"This feeling will drive you to constantly collect new fragments and absorb them, just like a fish yearning for water."
"If you're allowed to collect them piece by piece, perhaps one day when all the fragments are gathered..."
"The old days may return to you, or you may become the new old days."
The gentleman penguin's words have already made themselves quite clear.
Because the aura contained within the [Fragments of the Past] cannot be truly absorbed or destroyed by any being.
Therefore, in a sense, the total amount of [Fragments of the Past] in each world has not changed to this day.
They remain exactly the same number as when the "Old Days" disappeared from the world.
Nobody knows what will happen once they're all collected.
But whether it's the return of the "old days" or the birth of a new "old days".
This is clearly not a good thing for any world.
Because they represent destruction and annihilation.
"To be honest, Yan Shuangying, you're bringing me more and more surprises."
"The soul surgery I underwent essentially used the unique property of the [Fragments of the Past] that it cannot be absorbed by any power, as a scalpel to cut away your aura. It peeled away the aura that you would emit and be perceived by the outside world bit by bit, and then used the [Void Sands] to cover up and destroy the cut-out parts."
"I never expected you to bring a time bomb to my Wanbaolou."
"Let me make this clear from the start: if she causes any damage at Wanbaolou, the entire bill will be on your head."
Having said that, the gentleman penguin shook his head and led the way.
The next step is to perform surgery on Wu Wang and Oinke.
Although he pointed out the potential harm Wu Xiaoyou might cause in the future, he didn't seem to intend to do anything to her.
After all, for this [Myriad Manifestations Merchant], even if the real world were destroyed by the other party, it wouldn't matter much.
He even somewhat hoped that the other party would one day actually be able to collect all the fragments.
I want to see what kind of collision will occur between the [Old Days] and the present Venerables and Divine Messengers.
How much can I gain from this collision?
It's fair to say that as businessmen, profiting from war is not shameful.
“Brother…I…”
A look of confusion appeared on Wu Xiaoyou's face.
Wu Wang's current plan to wander through countless worlds is to ensure her safety and the entire real world.
However, remaining in the real world makes her an unstable bomb.
However, this instability would still hinder him even if he didn't stay in the real world and went on a journey with Wu Wang.
For a moment, Wu Xiaoyou felt a sense of déjà vu, not knowing where to go or what to do.
Looking at his pitiful second sister, Wu Wang took a deep breath and said with a smile:
"It's okay, it won't come to that."
"I believe there must be a solution."
"That black-hearted penguin just likes to scare people, don't just listen to him."
These words are more than just simple words of comfort.
Rather, it was a conclusion reached by Wu Wang after careful consideration.
If Second Sister wasn't truly a fragment of the past that took human form from the very beginning, but rather that the madwoman at the Pluto Research Institute found a way to merge with the fragment.
Based on Qinglong's view that the essence of the other party's soul has not changed.
That crazy woman certainly didn't just want to plant a bomb that could destroy the real world at any moment.
Because this completely contradicts the original intention of protecting humanity.
Moreover, when Qinglong first met Second Sister, he didn't think she would pose much of a threat to humanity. Instead, he asked Qin Shusheng to help him apply a seal to help absorb another fragment.
This all proves that there is a solution to the kind of problem the gentleman penguin mentioned.
It's just that I don't know it at this stage.
Wu Wang's gaze sharpened.
If you don't know, then find a way to find out.
Although it's logically and based on clues that the crazy woman has a solution, it's impossible to completely rely on someone else's methods for such a situation.
It's better to take control of some things yourself.
I will confront the Pluto Research Institute and that crazy woman sooner or later.
Now, let's get the surgery done first. (End of Chapter)