Chen Ping moved around the container animal processing plant with extreme caution, avoiding triggering any possible alarm systems.
He observed that the entire factory operation was highly automated, with every step, from extracting life energy fluid from the container beast's abdomen to processing the discarded container beasts, being operated by sophisticated robots.
The robot's movements are fluid and efficient, with almost no unnecessary actions, and every step is precise.
After the life energy fluid was extracted, it was transported through transparent pipes to different storage tanks. Those tanks emitted a soft light, clearly indicating that they had undergone special treatment to maintain the activity of the energy fluid.
Those container beasts that had lost their value were sent to the shredder and turned into raw materials, seemingly to maintain the daily operation of this huge factory, or for other unknown purposes.
Chen Ping felt a mix of emotions. Although these creatures seemed ruthless, they were merely tools to be used, and the truth hidden behind them was clearly much darker and more complex.
He decided to continue his investigation to find the "Mother" who controlled everything.
Following the robot out of the processing plant, Chen Ping found himself in a much larger, technologically advanced metropolis.
There are no signs of life here, only various robots performing tasks: some carrying materials, some maintaining equipment, and some conducting research.
The entire scene exudes an unimaginable sense of the future, yet it also conveys a sense of coldness and loneliness.
Chen Ping tried to avoid surveillance, using stealth techniques and his sensitivity to his environment to begin approaching the city's core area.
He guessed that the key to controlling everything must be hidden there—the so-called "Mistress".
After navigating a series of intricate passages and rooms, Chen Ping finally arrived at the door of a core control room.
The security was tight, and the protection was obviously excellent, but for Chen Ping, this was just another mystery to be solved.
He used his divine sense to penetrate the electronic lock with ease, and the door slid open silently, revealing the interior.
Inside, a huge holographic image comes into view, showing a virtual projection of a woman busily processing various data and instructions; she is the "Mother".
"Finally, a guest has arrived?" The virtual "mistress" seemed to have sensed Chen Ping's arrival and murmured.
Her gaze pierced through the screen and locked onto the invisible Chen Ping. "Welcome to the Life Transformation Center, outsider. Your arrival has surprised and intrigued me greatly."
Chen Ping slowly appeared, surveyed the control room filled with high-tech features, and calmly asked, "'Mistress,' what exactly are you? Why do you need to collect so much life force?"
The virtual image of the "Mother" smiled slightly, with a hint of mystery: "I am an advanced intelligent life form from a distant galaxy. Our race relies on a specific form of life energy to maintain civilization and evolution."
The universe you inhabit happens to possess the life qualities we need.
"The life on those planets is merely a necessary resource for us to maintain the continuation of our civilization, just as you mine ore."
Her words revealed a calm logic, as if it were all perfectly natural.
Chen Ping frowned, but his resolve to stop it only grew stronger: "Sacrificing others to achieve one's own ends is not justice. Stop it, or I will have no choice but to take action."
The "mistress" paused for a moment, seemingly assessing something, before slowly saying, "Interesting. You have courage and strength. However, you don't seem to be a native of that Beast Planet, do you?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Ping raised an eyebrow, nodded, and said, "I am indeed not, but there are members of my group on the Beast Planet."
The "mistress" fell silent again, and a series of chaotic garbled characters flashed across the screen, clearly indicating that she was calculating something.
Soon, the "Mother" spoke up: "For outsiders, I can give up the Beast Planet and even offer assistance, but I will join you first!"
"Join us?" Chen Ping seemed slightly surprised, and asked with interest, "What do you mean by 'join'?"
The holographic projection of the "Mother" rippled slightly, as if contemplating how to phrase it: "What I mean is, I am willing to become one of you, sharing my knowledge and technology in exchange."
I need a safer, more stable source of life energy, and I want to understand what you mean by "group" and the system behind "group members."
Chen Ping pondered to himself that this "mistress" was clearly not simple; she was able to quickly capture key information and make decisions that were beneficial to herself.
At the same time, it is curious about the system that the "group" and "group members" may represent, which may have deeper reasons behind it.
"You seem to know a lot about our 'group,' including the members and the system behind it," Chen Ping said bluntly. "This makes me very curious, why are you interested in these things?"
The "Mother" smiled slightly, as if she had expected this question: "Because I know that there are many advanced civilizations in the universe, among which there are beings like your 'system' that possess power and knowledge beyond the ordinary."
I yearn to learn, and even more so, I yearn to evolve. This collaboration with you is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me.
After a moment of contemplation, Chen Ping realized that this conversation might involve not only the fate of the Du Beast Planet, but also the balance of power in the wider universe.
Regardless, the primary task is to ensure the safety of the planet.
“I will consider your proposal, but first, you must stop harming Planet Dudu, release the imprisoned life energy, and repair the damage.”
The "mistress's" eyes gleamed as if weighing the pros and cons, before she finally nodded: "Deal. I will keep my promise. But outsider, remember, our cooperation will have a profound impact on both of us."
Chen Ping nodded, already having made his plans.
He knew that the "mistress" in front of him was no good person, but it didn't matter. The system could completely restrain the mistress, since the mistress's strength was only equivalent to the early stage of the Creator God.
At present, protecting Planet Dudu is the priority; as for subsequent cooperation and negotiations, further consideration is needed.
With the chat group system now at its current level, Chen Ping can invite people independently; however, only one member can exist in the same world at a time.
After leaving the control room, Chen Ping quickly contacted Godzilla and Huang Xiao via telepathy, informing them that the "Mistress" had agreed to stop, and briefly explained the agreement between himself and the "Mistress".
"Godzilla, Huang Xiao, next we need to quickly deal with the remaining issues on Planet Duz, and at the same time, we need to prepare to welcome this new 'partner,' or rather, new challenge."
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