Surviving in a Collapsed World, Is Something Wrong?

Chapter 163: The universe rules come one after another, and the God-killing armor is on the agenda

"..."

'System? System?'

Feeling somewhat unbelievable, Jiang Ming kept calling the system in his mind.

[What is it, host? ]

'Did you notice anything was wrong?'

【Something's wrong?】

The system didn't seem to notice anything, but instead asked Jiang Ming why he asked this.

[What's wrong, host? You seem to be restless since you came back from England. Are you worried about the owner of the Thunder Universe Rules? ]

[In fact, you don't have to worry to this extent. Even if the other party has realized or even mastered the rules of the universe, as long as I am here, a one-for-one exchange will at least save you.]

'Ha...hahaha, I am very grateful, but since you have such strength, why don't you just help me? As the inheritor of the Ultimate Star God, this is how He entrusted me to you, right? '

[The inheritance of the Star God level needs to be gradual. If you don’t have a strong foundation and physical body, the result of accepting it all at once will only lead to your body exploding and death. It would be better if you can comprehend it on your own.]

"That's true..."

Jiang Ming scratched his head in annoyance and said helplessly.

'But I always feel like... every time I'm on my way to enlightenment, something seems to be blocking me, just like the progress bar that was almost reaching 100% suddenly turned back to 20%...'

【...】

[The rules of the universe are extremely difficult to comprehend, whether it is this world or the world where the [Extreme] Star God lives. Moreover, He was only pursuing strength at that time and rarely cast a glance at other creatures.]

[So, even if the holder of the lightning universe rules really got the inheritance, the best he could achieve in his entire life would be enlightenment.]

'Why? ’

【...】

There was another very short silence, and the system's answer was just...

[Maybe you will know it later? Of course, even if you don’t get the answer, it won’t affect your future life.]

[You will never imagine what the [Extreme] Star God did for you. It may be extreme, but it is also for your own good.]

'Varied.....'

[You will know later, host]

"..."

Just when Jiang Ming decided not to ask any more questions, the system spoke first.

[If this is not what you are worried about, then it is the space and universe rules that you just obtained from the Second God Key, right? ]

"——!?"

The corner of Jiang Ming's eye twitched slightly.

"You...know..."

[Of course, among all the realms in this universe, apart from the [Ultimate] Star God, the one who understands the rules of the universe best is me.]

[Back to the topic just now, if you are worried that this special cosmic rule has an unknown origin, then don’t worry at all. Perhaps everything is someone indirectly helping you.]

"..."

"【Ultimate】Star God?"

【You will know later】

"..."

It seems that there is no way to get more information here. Jiang Ming is grateful to the system for helping him, but if it is...

If the system is a scam, a scam designed to allow the Ultimate Star God to possess his body and fully revive him...

He would have to be on guard, and the worst result would be that he wouldn't even have a chance to resist...

"..."

Never mind. Maybe I'm just too suspicious.

"By the way, system, you don't seem to have given any choices recently."

Despite this, Jiang Ming still hopes to be able to infer something from the choices and rewards given by the system in the future.

Fortunately, the system does not seem to directly read what Jiang Ming is thinking. If the [Ultimate] Star God does not have the idea of ​​taking over his body, then it would be fine, but if so... he dare not think about what will happen.

[Really? If you want, then...]

[Ding! An event has been detected, start options]

[Choice 1: Since there is a week of rest next, you can choose to secretly observe Raiden Mei and others who are taking the B-rank Valkyrie test]

[Reward: Introduction to the Rules of the Power Universe]

[Choice 2: There are many causes and consequences in the world, and everyone has to bear them. Since there is a week of rest next, you can choose to carry out a special task.]

【Mission: Observe or Contact】

[Reward: Comprehend the Sword Domain]

[Choice 3: Since there is a week of rest next, the current first choice is naturally to play badly and rest for a week! ]

[Reward: Introduction to the Rules of the Void Universe]

"..."

Here it comes...

Judging from the rewards for these choices alone, it is indeed beneficial for them as Jiang Ming comprehends more and more cosmic rules, or they really hope to comprehend more cosmic rules.

In this case--

Jiang Ming stood up and looked at Yulandel and Rita beside him.

"Rita, I need to be in seclusion for the next week, so I may not be able to study desserts with you. And Bianca, I'm sorry, I may not be able to train with you."

"Well, that's a pity."

"It's okay. Since you said so, it means that this retreat is very important to you. Just go."

Yulandel and Rita both expressed in their own ways that they didn't care. Jiang Ming nodded slightly in thanks and left Tianming Garden.

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Destiny headquarters, testing ground.

"Master Jiang Ming?"

"I'm here to see Otto."

Seeing Amber standing outside the door, Jiang Ming directly stated his purpose. Amber nodded slightly to show that she understood and then gave way.

The person Jiang Ming was looking for, Otto Apokalis, was standing not far away, carefully studying the Second Key of God that he had obtained not long ago.

As if sensing someone behind him, Otto turned slightly, and when he saw that the person was Jiang Ming, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.

"Ah, my friend, it's great to see you here. Do you want to study the Second God's Key with me? To be honest, if it weren't for you, I would have to go through a lot of hardships in the process of obtaining the Second God's Key."

“It doesn’t interest me.”

Jiang Ming casually glanced at the locomotive placed vertically on a huge device and then told him the main reason why he came to find him.

"I'm going to be in seclusion for the next week, so I came here to tell you in advance."

"Of course, you can do whatever you want this week, but there's no need for you to report to me for such a small matter, right? Is there anything you want me to help you with?"

"Correct."

Without any hesitation, Jiang Ming nodded in agreement, and Otto chuckled twice and then spoke.

"Haha, you helped me find the Second God Key that I want the most. If you have any requests, just tell me. As long as it is within my power, I will definitely help you do it."

This was exactly what Jiang Ming wanted to hear, and he immediately put forward his request.

"Okay, then I need a fourth-generation God-killing armor. Its performance should be at least as good as that of the Brilliant Knight Yuepo. While maintaining the original appearance, I require you to add some liquid soul steel metal. I have seen all the previous fourth-generation God-killing armors in the Destiny Database."

Jiang Ming handed a piece of paper to Otto, which was filled with his requests.

"This is the design drawing. I have written down all the requirements and drawn the desired shape. Of course, I am not in a hurry. It can be completed within half a year."

"You have made so many fourth-generation God-killing armors in the past. I believe it won't be too much trouble for you to make another one?"

Otto: "......"

Otto took the drawing handed over by Jiang Ming with trembling fingers. He just glanced at it casually, and his eyes twitched slightly. His design draft was unusually detailed.

He looked at Jiang Ming, who had an expressionless face in front of him, with a forced smile.

"You...are you here prepared?"

"It's not that I came prepared, I just had this idea a long time ago."

"...Okay~ I'll have Amber send your design draft to Helheim Laboratory and Milkheim Laboratory."

Otto sighed as if he accepted his fate. He secretly decided in his heart that he should not make big promises in front of Jiang Ming in the future. This kid really means what he asks for!

"Okay, then if there's nothing else, I'll go into seclusion first. No matter who calls me during this week, I'm afraid I won't respond."

Otto shrugged casually and told him to do as he pleased. After seeing that Otto had indeed handed his design draft to Amber, Jiang Ming left the testing site of the Second God's Key.

..................

Jiang Ming sat in the room specially prepared for him by Tianming, and he decided to start choosing right now.

"I choose the second one and go on a special mission."

【...】

[Host selection detected, transmission begins]

[Rewards will be issued after the host completes the task]

The system seemed to be silent for a moment, and finally started to transmit. Jiang Ming once again felt the familiar feeling of dizziness and closed his eyes without any resistance.

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