Spark Base, the deepest secret council chamber.
This is not the spacious hall where "deliberation days" are usually held, but a more secluded spherical space with multiple layers of isolation and protection personally arranged by Linde.
The walls are not solid, but rather flowing starlight and shadows, simulating the depth and boundlessness of the starry sea. The air is filled with a pure energy aura, where the orderly glimmer of light veins and the deep pulse of shadow abyss coexist harmoniously.
Linde sat in the main seat, no longer in his simple black casual clothes, but in a dark robe with intricate patterns and subtle shimmering light, indicating the extraordinary nature of this meeting.
Surrounding him are several figures who currently stand at the pinnacle of power on the continent of Til:
Alessia, the Mother of a Thousand Roots, is an elegant female figure composed of roots and halos, exuding an ancient and powerful life force. However, a trace of weariness and solemnity, not yet completely faded from her brow, remains after being corrupted by the "Silent Weaver."
Uranus, the god of beasts, appeared as a burly and imposing orc giant with magma flowing beneath his bronze skin. His eyes were arrogant and sharp, and he seemed somewhat impatient for Lind's urgent summons.
Amarshrac, the "Rock of Eternity," has its will manifested as a miniature, dark golden dragon shadow, seemingly sculpted from ancient rocks and the core of stars, hovering in mid-air, its amber eyes holding endless wisdom and the weight of time.
In addition, there was a representative of the dwarves, an ancient hill king whose hair and beard were like burning flames and whose body was surrounded by the power of the earth and forging; and another representative of the Naga, a Naga elder whose scales were as bright as sapphires.
Without any formalities, Lind cut straight to the point. His gaze swept over everyone present, his voice calm yet carrying undeniable weight:
"I have returned from my journey to the stars. What I bring back is not only increased power, but also a crisis and truth far beyond our previous understanding."
He raised his hand, his fingertips lightly tapping the air. In an instant, the entire spherical space was filled with countless holographic images—
A grotesque and twisted fleet of evil gods, resembling a fusion of living beings and machines, blotted out the sky.
The cold and silent outpost of the "Arbitrator of Order," composed of countless silver polyhedra;
The obelisks of the Iris civilization, forged from unwavering faith, and their eventual, tragic resistance;
The Crystal People utilize the planetary network to purify pollution and give back to the world;
And the "Dust of Reality" network that shrouds the continent of Til and the core structure of the mutated constructs...
Along with these images, Lind shared his observations, experiences, and analyses from this trip with each person present in a highly condensed stream of spiritual information.
A deathly silence fell over the hall.
Alessia's avatar trembled slightly, its roots glowing and flickering. She sensed the essence of an evil god, a being of the same origin as the corrupted "Silent Weaver," but a billion times more powerful.
Urano clenched his fists, his eyes burning with fighting spirit, yet also carrying a hint of solemnity as he faced an unknown behemoth.
Amazelak's dragon shadow remained silent, but the starlight flowing in its dragon eyes clearly accelerated, indicating that it was rapidly processing information far exceeding the ancient records of the dragon race.
The Dwarf Hill King stroked his beard, his face grim; the Naga Elder's scales twitched slightly, as if he sensed the chill from the depths of the starry sea.
"...In conclusion," Linde concluded, his voice icy, "the extraterrestrial evil gods, driven by their instincts of devouring and chaos, are a 'cancer of entropy' that must be eradicated. And the 'Arbiters of Order,' with their concept of absolute order, are also a potential threat to our world, teeming with 'disorder,' capable of carrying out 'purification.' Our continent of Til is not isolated in a paradise, but has long been under the watchful eyes of these two forces that transcend the world level."
He paused, his gaze sharp: "Passive defense has its limits. We must possess... the power to actively resist, and even deter the starry sea."
"What do you intend to do, Lind?" Amarselak's aged and majestic voice rang out, asking directly, "You have summoned us, so you must have a plan."
Linde nodded, his palms facing upwards. His left hand shone with a dazzling, star-like light of order, while his right hand was filled with a profound, eternally dark, shadowy power of nothingness.
"The Pulse of Light represents the foundation of order, creation, and life; the Abyss of Shadows symbolizes the opposite side of end, nothingness, and chaos. The two are mutually reinforcing and restraining, forming one of the most fundamental rules of our world."
Linde slowly said, “My plan is to use this as a foundation, combined with the knowledge I brought back from the Star Sea—especially the Iris civilization’s experience with consciousness resonance and energy harmony, and the Crystal People’s experience with planetary energy networking—to create an unprecedented ‘existence’.”
He glanced at everyone and said, word by word:
"A 'Star Pivot of All Things' (or 'Shield of the World' or 'Ring of Origin') that is built on the bones of the Light Veins, the soul of the Shadow Abyss, and fueled by the planetary will and the beliefs of all beings on the continent of Til, and can continuously grow, evolve, and cover the entire world."
"It will be more than just a defensive barrier. It will be a dynamic super system with the ability to learn and adjust itself. It can filter, identify, and even 'digest' the malicious erosion from the Star Sea (whether it is the chaos of evil gods or the absolute order of the arbiters of order); it can coordinate the energy cycle within the continent and promote the development of civilization; more importantly, it can transform the threats and pressures from the Star Sea into nutrients for its own growth, like a constantly self-reinforcing immune system."
This concept is far too grand, even somewhat terrifying. Using the world as its foundation, and the very essence of light and darkness as its material, it forges the beliefs of all living beings to create a globally encompassing, dynamic super-creation! This is almost the work of a creator god!
"The forces of light and darkness... how can they be perfectly integrated and stably support the beliefs of the entire world?" Alessia raised the most crucial question. She is the embodiment of life and nature and is most sensitive to the balance and conflict of energy.
“That is precisely the key.” A sharp glint flashed in Linde’s eyes. “Ordinary methods will naturally not work. But in the sea of stars, I have glimpsed the supreme wisdom of the Iris civilization in reconciling oppositions and seeking dynamic balance. I possess the origins of both, and can serve as a bridge and a crucible for this. But this requires the ‘recognition’ and ‘connection’ of all of you, and of all intelligent life on the entire continent of Tyre.”
He looked at Alessia: "I need your natural network, as the connecting thread between the 'All-Encompassing Hub' and all living things."
He looked at Urano: "I need your savage spirit and the will of all beasts as its sharp fangs and indomitable fighting spirit to resist the erosion."
He looked at Amar'thrak and the dragon representatives: "We need the dragons' ancient astral knowledge and guardian oaths to serve as their 'eyes' and anchors for gazing at the stars and guiding their way."
He looked at the King of the Dwarf Hills: "It needs the Dwarf Lands and the authority of forging to build its most solid and stable material foundation."
"This is not just about me, Lind," Lind's voice echoed in the secret council chamber, carrying an undeniable determination, "This is the foundation of the survival of the continent of Til, the shared future of all living beings. Success will give us the means to establish ourselves in the starry sea, and even to seize the initiative. Failure..."
He didn't continue, but everyone present understood the price of failure—either annihilation in the chaos of the evil god, or loss of self under the "purification" of the arbitrator of order, returning to the deathly silence of "order".
A long silence followed. Everyone was weighing the options, making calculations. The information Linde brought was too powerful, and the risks and costs of this plan were equally enormous. It was almost as if the fate of the entire world was being staked on an unprecedented undertaking.
Finally, the dragon shadow of Amazelak spoke slowly, its voice carrying the weight of countless ages and a hint of decisiveness:
"The Dragon Clan has witnessed the rise and fall of too many civilizations. Escape and stagnation are not long-term solutions. Child of the Outcast, your vision and courage transcend the limitations of your time. The Dragon Clan... is willing to lend its full support, in the name of the stars and time."
Elessia's avatar radiated a gentle yet resolute light: "For the continuation of life and the balance of nature, the Eversong Forest and the Mother of a Thousand Roots wish to become the veins of the 'Star Hub'."
Uranus roared, "Orcs never fear a challenge! Let those scum of the Starsea taste our might! The will of the beasts is at your command!"
The Dwarven King of the Hills slammed his warhammer down: "For the furnace of the mountains and future generations to never be extinguished! The hammer and fire of the dwarves will forge your foundation!"
The Naga elder chanted, the power of the storm gathering around him: "The Naga race will shield us from the evil winds from the star sea!"
The alliance was formed at this moment. For their shared survival and future, these supreme beings, who may have had disagreements in the past, chose to unite under Lind's banner.
“Very good.” Linde nodded, his face still expressionless, but deep within his purple eyes, it seemed as if stars were shining. “Preparation will take time. I will first construct the core framework of ‘Star Hub.’ At that time, you will all need to guide your respective powers and beliefs to synchronize with me.”
He waved his hand, and several streaks of light flew toward the beings. These were his preliminary plans on how to coordinate power and guide beliefs, as well as fragments of key knowledge from the Iris civilization regarding consciousness resonance and from the Crystal People regarding energy networks.
"Familiarize yourself with it as soon as possible. Once the stars reach their designated positions, the forging of the 'Myriad Phenomena Star Hub' will begin."
The avatars of the gods received the light, nodded solemnly, and then their figures slowly faded away as they left the secret council hall to prepare for this plan that concerned the fate of the world.
In the empty secret council chamber, only Linde remained. He slowly closed his eyes, his consciousness sinking into the vast sea of light and darkness within his body, beginning to deduce the complex laws and endless variables that perfectly fused the light veins and shadow abyss to construct a world-class super system.
His fingertips unconsciously traced patterns in the void, leaving behind mysterious trails interwoven with dazzling light and deep shadows, as if weaving a web of destiny for the entire continent of Til.
Storms gather in the starry sea, and the counterattack and ascension of the continent of Tyre is about to begin in the hands of this lord who has returned from slaying the gods. The forging of the "All-Encompassing Star Hub" will be a crucial step for this world towards an unknown era.
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