Where the ripples passed, the changes were subtle yet profound:
The last wisp of "dust of reality" that enveloped the continent vanished completely, like morning mist meeting the blazing sun, and the transmission of energy returned to unprecedented clarity and efficiency.
The abnormal nodes that lurked in various places due to the conspiracy of the Silent Weavers, like humus without roots, instantly fell silent and disintegrated, turning into the purest attributeless energy, flowing into the new system cycle like drops returning to the sea, and giving back to nature.
The flow of magic on the continent seemed to have been smoothed out by an invisible hand, becoming more orderly and stable, yet retaining its wild vitality; the balance between the elements reached a dynamic perfection.
All living beings, regardless of their intelligence, felt a surge of energy, as if their souls were being gently cleansed. The fatigue and unease that had accumulated over time were swept away, and even the colors of the surrounding natural environment appeared more vivid and lively, filled with a vibrant sense of life.
In a higher dimension, beyond mortal perception, an invisible and active super system—"The Myriad Phenomena"—with Linde's will and existence as its absolute core, perfectly integrated with the origins of light and darkness and supported by all the supreme laws of the continent of Til, has been completely born. It has silently and seamlessly covered, integrated, and thus become an inseparable part of the world rule system of the continent of Til.
It has no specific form, yet it is everywhere.
It is the continent's immune system, quietly filtering, identifying, and neutralizing malicious spying and potential rule erosion from the stars;
It is the central hub and circulation engine of energy, optimizing the natural circulation of the magic network, light veins, shadow abyss and various energy systems, and guiding it in a direction that promotes the overall evolution of the world;
It is a resonance field and processor of information, linking the beliefs, wisdom and emotions of all beings, gathering and purifying those weak and scattered individual forces into "consensus power" and "fire of civilization" that the system can call upon, grow or respond to crises at critical moments.
That is Linde.
Linde is the very "cornerstone," "guardian," and "guide" of this continent's past, present, and future destiny.
Inside the Starfire Base, the dazzling light had faded, and the sky returned to its deep darkness, with the stars still shining brightly, as if the earth-shattering events of just moments before were nothing but a dream.
But in the laboratory, Alice finally couldn't hold on any longer. She buried her face in her trembling hands, and the long-suppressed sobs burst forth like tears from a burst dam, silently wetting her palms.
That wasn't a desperate cry, but a release after carrying too much weight; it was a farewell, and also a confirmation.
With red eyes, Roy and Allen held their mother tightly on either side. They looked up at the seemingly calm night sky, their young faces a mixture of sorrow and a gradually rising, heavy understanding.
They knew that their father had not "died" nor had he truly "left".
He exists in a way that they cannot yet fully comprehend, yet can truly feel, in every breeze that brushes their cheeks, carrying the unique scent of Blackrock Territory; in the steady and warm pulse of the earth beneath their feet; and in every heartbeat that grows stronger and more resolute as they fight to protect their homeland.
Astaire slowly and solemnly straightened his body. This soldier, who had been tough all his life, once again gave the most standard and profound Black Rock salute to the deep night sky that was no longer unusual, as if paying tribute to a commander who had embarked on an expedition that no one could match.
"Respectfully seeing off... Lord."
His voice was deep and hoarse, like worn steel rubbing against each other, yet it carried a power that pierced the silence, “Welcome… ‘All-Encompassing Star Pivot’. Blackrock Territory will follow your will and move forward without ceasing.”
In the distant depths of the universe, where even starlight is sparse, the data stream flowing across the smooth surface of the ever-silent and precise silver sphere tracker experienced a moment of violent turbulence before settling back down at an even faster pace.
It faithfully records this "sublimation" and "closure" at the level of rules that took place on the continent of Til.
"[Highest priority alert: Irreversible fundamental morphological transformation has occurred in the observed target 'variable L-7'.]"
Individual characteristics have completely disappeared, confirming a deep and permanent fusion with the target planet 'Till's' basic and derived rule network.
The nature of the newborn complex has changed: it has transformed from a 'variable individual' into a 'Gaia-type planetary will that is highly active and manifests a rule-based defense/evolutionary system'.
The system's strength, complexity, exclusionary nature, and unknown growth potential all far exceed those of the benchmark model.
Threat level reassessed: Extremely high (unpredictable).
Recommendation: Immediately update the star sector archives, designate this region as the 'Order Observation Sequence - Special Observation Zone (tentative name: Budding Shield)', suspend all forms of active contact and interference attempts, upgrade monitoring authority, observe its evolutionary path over the long term, and reassess the long-term applicability and risks of the 'Absolute Order Clearing Plan' in this star sector and adjacent sectors.
Once recorded, the data has been simultaneously uploaded to 'Mastermind' and 'Silent Archives'.
Information technology is like a hidden pulse, shooting into the depths of the universe.
The silver sphere's own light completely extinguished, silently disappearing into the deeper darkness like melting water droplets, leaving only barely perceptible ripples in spacetime, marking its existence and signifying that the continent of Til was now being "watched" in a new way by a colder, grander perspective.
The continent of Til has entered a new era, one in which Lind Truk is absent, yet permeated with his will, his rules, his sacrifices, and his choices.
The threat from the Star Sea remains like a sword hanging over our heads, and the internal conflicts and challenges will not simply disappear because of a world-class barrier.
But from then on, this land had its own "heart" for growth, breathing, thinking and resisting, and its own "backbone" and "rudder" to stabilize the ship in the storms on a cosmic scale.
The future remains shrouded in mystery, and the road ahead is destined to be bumpy.
However, hope—the kind of resilient hope rooted in the coexistence of all things, the self-reliance of civilization, and the courage to face the profound darkness—has been forged into the very foundation of this world's rules by the man who returned from another world across the sea of stars, in the most thorough way, existing alongside the mountains and rivers, flowing with time.
His story, the legend of a time traveler, lord, god-slayer, star traveler, and even the cornerstone of the world, has not ended. It has become one of the most glorious chapters in the eternal epic of this continent. With each silent yet all-encompassing pulse of the "Myriad Star Pivot," it is silently sung in every sunrise and sunset, every withering and flourishing of plants and trees, and every rise and fall of civilizations, until eternity.
(End of this volume)
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