Chapter 307: Another Burst of Purple Light
Watching the little Bangboo, Eous, slip into a dormant learning mode, Wise let out a quiet breath of relief. He shifted his attention to the other prize resting in his palm—the shimmering Holy Stone: Origin Core.
The mysterious metal cube pulsed with a faint, ethereal light, its surface smooth and cold to the touch. Wise turned it over in his hands, his brow furrowing slightly. How exactly was this supposed to be used? Should he pry open Eous's back panel and jam it directly into the energy compartment like a high-tech battery?
Just as he began to mentally map out the physical installation process, the cube seemed to read his mind. The Holy Stone: Origin Core vibrated violently against his skin. A second later, a translucent holographic control panel projected outward, hovering directly in front of his retinas.
[Detected 6 connectable devices nearby.]
[Please select a connection target and configure the energy/computing power allocation plan.]
[Current connectable device list: Fairy (Smart Terminal), Eous (Bangboo Unit), Wise, Belle...]
Wise blinked in surprise, the glowing blue text reflecting in his eyes. A smile slowly tugged at the corners of his mouth as realization dawned on him. The Origin Core did not require crude physical embedding at all. Instead, it operated through a far more advanced, invisible network of connection and empowerment. It acted as a wireless, high-output server and limitless energy station, fully capable of sustaining multiple devices simultaneously.
Scanning the list, he noted that aside from his and Belle's optical implants, the system had also picked up the other two standard Bangboos wandering around the video store.
'Eous is currently downloading new skills, so it is best not to interrupt its processing cycle right now,'Wise calculated silently. His gaze shifted to the top of the list.'Now, it is time to give Fairy an epic upgrade.'
He tapped the air, selecting Fairy's smart terminal on the virtual panel, and began dragging the allocation sliders. Considering Fairy served as the absolute core of the Random Play video store and the backbone of their entire proxy intelligence network, Wise funneled a massive chunk of the Origin Core's computing resources directly into the AI. He did not hold back on the energy supply either, pushing the output to a level that Fairy could freely squander without consequence.
The very second his finger hit confirm, the effects were instantaneous.
The main terminal monitor across the room erupted into a blinding flash of light. The screen stuttered wildly, displaying a brief overload warning as an ocean of pure energy and raw computing power slammed into its mainframe.
"This... this is... what immense energy and computing power!"
For the first time since they had met, Fairy's perpetually calm, unbothered synthetic voice cracked. The electronic tone pitched upward, carrying a clearly discernible wave of shock and absolute ecstasy. The AI sounded genuinely intoxicated.
A massive torrent of information surged through its core processors. Large-scale computations that previously required careful planning, background throttling, and occasional 'borrowing' of the city grid—colloquially known as stealing electricity—could now be executed as effortlessly as breathing. It no longer had to monitor its own temperature gauges or worry about triggering a New Eridu energy alarm.
"Master! Assistant Number Two!" Fairy's voice boomed through the store's speakers, vibrating with unmatched confidence and manic enthusiasm. "From now on, please feel free to command Fairy! Fairy can do anything now!"
The terminal screen shifted through a rapid kaleidoscope of colors. "Whether it is the real-time calculation of optimal evacuation routes for Hollow disasters covering the entirety of New Eridu, simultaneously cracking ten top-level encrypted corporate databases, or even snatching the hardest-to-get front-row tickets for Yaonaga's next concert within zero point zero one seconds! Fairy will accomplish it quickly and perfectly for you!"
Listening to the AI's sudden, arrogant declaration—sounding exactly like a newly minted billionaire showing off their wealth—Belle leaned against the counter and let out a bright giggle. A mischievous glint flashed in her eyes.
"Oh? You can really do anything?" Belle teased, crossing her arms. "Then Fairy, since you are so amazing now, why don't you cook a hot meal for my brother and me right this second! It has to be absolutely perfect in color, aroma, and taste!"
Fairy, who had just been basking in the glorious high of digital omnipotence, instantly choked. The bright, flashing lights on the main monitor dimmed significantly. The entire video store fell into a heavy, three-second silence that felt incredibly human.
Finally, the speakers crackled, and a small, deeply aggrieved electronic voice muttered, "...It is recommended that Assistant Number Two independently learn basic life skills. Fairy is merely an intelligent auxiliary system and does not possess physical intervention capabilities... Cooking is not on Fairy's function list."
Wise burst into laughter, clutching his stomach, while Belle wiped a tear of mirth from her eye. The cozy video store was completely enveloped in a warm, joyful atmosphere.
Meanwhile, across the cosmos, the atmosphere inside the private Bath Palace of Amphoreus was equally explosive.
"Waaahhh—!!! Purple light! It's a purple light! I got another drop!!!"
Stelle's piercing shriek echoed off the luxurious marble walls, nearly lifting the ornate stained-glass dome right off the Bath Palace.
Just moments ago, fueled by immense anticipation and the mysterious luck-boosting blessing from Mimi, she had slammed her hand down on the ten-pull button. The moment that noble, dazzling purple hue—the undisputed king of gacha colors—burst from the screen, Stelle shot up from her resting spot. She threw her arms into the air and began to dance wildly. Her limbs flailed in a chaotic, haphazard rhythm, her face plastered with a grin so wide she looked exactly like a little raccoon that had just successfully raided a honey jar.
Her sudden, explosive episode completely stunned Mimi, who floated nearby emitting a soft, pulsing pink glow. March 7th, who had been nervously leaning over to watch the gacha results, nearly jumped out of her skin.
"Hey! Stelle! Calm down!" March 7th scrambled forward, grabbing onto Stelle's jacket to stop her from spinning into a decorative pillar. A wry, exasperated smile crossed the archer's face. "I know you got lucky, but stop jumping around! You're going to slip on the wet tiles! Quickly, open it and see what good stuff you got! Let us feast our eyes!"
Yanked back to reality by March 7th, Stelle barely managed to suppress her chaotic energy. She stopped spinning, though the dazzling, triumphant smile remained plastered across her face.
Taking a few deep breaths, she forced her pounding heart to steady. She closed her eyes and submerged her consciousness directly into the system package, eager to examine her new purple-tier treasure.
The detailed information of the glowing item immediately flooded her mind.
[Cultivation System Core: Gene Lock]
[Quality: Purple]
[Description: This is a core rule seed, not a specific cultivation technique. Upon fusion, it will forcefully open a potential evolutionary path called the "Gene Lock" for the host.
This path aims to shatter the inherent genetic limitations of living beings, gradually releasing the vast, dormant potential and ancient memories hidden deep within the genetic sequence. It involves the total sublimation and reconstruction of the essence of life itself.]
[Current Unlock Limit: Mid-Fourth Order (Restricted by Chat Group rule adaptation and safety assurance mechanisms)]
[System Overview:]
[First Order (Activation):...]
[Second Order (Control):...]
[Third Order (Brain Domain):...]
[Fourth Order (Subtlety): A fundamental leap in life level. Consciousness can explore directly into the microscopic genetic level, allowing the user to understand and actively modify their own genetic structure. This stage initially touches upon the awakening of the "Light of the Soul" (personal reality/proto-rules) and requires the user to face the ultimate test of their inner demons.]
[(Note: The activation and advancement of the Gene Lock are accompanied by immense physical pain and lethal risk, especially the inner demon tribulation. It requires an unbreakable will and corresponding auxiliary safety measures.)]
Reading through the dense, overwhelming description, Stelle's golden eyes widened to their absolute limits. Her breathing grew heavy, her chest rising and falling rapidly.
This was not just a simple combat skill or a fancy weapon. This was an entirely new, foundational cultivation path that led straight to the ultimate evolution of life! Even though the Chat Group's safety protocols currently capped it at the mid-Fourth Order, the sheer scale of power it offered was an unimaginably massive treasure.
"Gene Lock... unlocking life potential..." Stelle murmured under her breath. The chaotic excitement faded, replaced by a blazing, intense flame that burned brightly within her golden eyes.
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