Xiu woke up and found that he was in a silver-white enclosed space with no exit and no entrance - he was sucked in by the door.

Xiu was about to get up when the strange object in his hand attracted his attention. He stared at the incomplete paper in his hand with wide eyes. This was the book that Du Ze had been holding in his hand. It seemed that he had pulled a part of it in during the separation just now. On the other side of the mainland, Xiu had also turned over the book, but Du Ze woke up after reading only the second page.

Xiu hesitated for a moment, then turned the remaining pages.

The only sound in the entire space was the sound of turning pages, and the dwarf's small ears hidden in his linen hair were unconsciously stained with a little red.

Suddenly, a blue light flashed by, and a short figure appeared in front of Xiu. Xiu subconsciously hid the remaining pages in his hand behind his body. A short man appeared in front of Xiu. His short stature and goblin ears showed that he was a dwarf. The dwarf smiled at Xiu.

"Welcome to the gate of wisdom, child."

***

“It’s truly a work of art.”

The dwarf walked around the mechanical puppet and exclaimed: "It turns out that they made a mechanical puppet that is no different from a real person." He stood on tiptoe and touched the head of the mechanical puppet. "As long as it has emotions, it will be no different from a real person."

The dwarf looked at Xiu and said, "You are the most talented child I have ever seen."

Xiu did not show any joy when he heard the praise. He just asked, "Can I go out now?"

"Of course, kid." The dwarf waved his hand, and a metal bracelet appeared in front of Xiu, with three stars engraved on it. "This is the highest-level mechanic certificate I can issue to you. In fact, you already have the level of a five-star mechanic. When you get out, you can take your work to the 'Strict' Square to upgrade your star level - I suggest that you upgrade to five stars as soon as possible, so that you can receive five-star materials in the 'Basic' Square."

The dwarves use star levels to divide their levels. There are 7 star levels in total. Each star level can receive materials of the corresponding star level, and can also command mechanical puppets of the corresponding star level.

Xiu took the bracelet, and the metal chain automatically circled his wrist. The dwarf stood opposite him, and his smile finally became less routine.

"Congratulations, kid, you are ready to graduate."

When Xiu came out of the Gate of Wisdom, he saw Old John standing outside the gate. When the old mechanical puppet saw Xiu, the blue light in its eyes flashed with joy.

"Welcome back." Old John looked at the chain on Xiu's wrist and said, "Is it three stars already? It seems that our new young master is very outstanding."

The machine next to him beeped, as if in agreement and cheer. Xiu looked around but couldn't find the person he was thinking of.

"What about him?"

Old John's blue light trembled, and its voice was full of sadness.

"There is one thing I have to tell you..."

On the Wheel of Time, the little phoenix stood on the top, pecking at the golden ring of the Wheel of Time from time to time, trying to get this big guy to return its "mother". Suddenly, a small figure appeared in its sight. The little phoenix looked at the figure getting closer and closer, and jumped on the Ring of Time with a childish cry.

"Chubi, chubi, chubi!"

Xiu stared at the Wheel of Time, which was covered with a layer of light. At this time, all the numbers and runes on the Wheel of Time were lit up, and it was obvious that it was in motion. He stretched out his hand and pressed it on the wheel of time.

That person... is in there?

Xiu turned his head and scanned the data and records scattered on the ground, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his amber eyes.

——I will pull you out!

***

Rachel stood on the top of the metal pyramid, looking down at the huge eye of space below. Even he felt an indescribable excitement and shock.

This is the legendary Eye of Space. Thirty thousand years ago, the dwarves built a metal pyramid and completely blocked the Eye of Space. Since then, the creatures on the back side of the continent have never seen the "passage" leading to the front side of the continent again.

Rachel came here following the clues. The mechanical puppets on the road brought him a lot of trouble, but those machines could not stop the Thunder Legion. They came to the Lost Land and received a huge surprise after entering the light column.

The "channel" that had been blocked for tens of millions of years was finally opened again.

Rachel took another look at the Eye of Space below, and then left with his men. If there was no positioning, the Eye of Space would randomly teleport the creatures that entered to any point on the other side. He had to go back and prepare to enter the Eye of Space, and he also had to spread this exciting news throughout the other side of the continent.

The demons have waited too long. It is time for them to return to the front of the mainland.

***

The little phoenix flapped its wings. Its feathers had grown fuller, and it finally flew without stumbling like a drunk. Old John watched all this with a smile on his face. If no one knew in advance, no one would have realized that this smiling brown-haired man was a mechanical puppet.

In order to make it easier for Old John to take care of the little phoenix, Xiu replaced the shell of this old mechanical puppet that was about to be scrapped. Old John fed the little phoenix, then looked at the little master who was still concentrating on studying the data. The food around him had already turned cold.

The dwarves are a curious and stubborn race. Old John often wonders if they were not so curious, they would not have gone to extinction; if they were not so stubborn, they would not be so pitiful.

Xiu put down the paper in his hand. No matter how many times he read it or how many times he tried it, he could only come to the same conclusion: he had no way to deal with the Wheel of Time.

According to dwarven research reports, the Wheel of Time is an artifact that allows one to access the laws of time.

Xiu looked up at the huge Wheel of Time, his eyes revealing a strong sense of unwillingness.

Since it is an activated artifact, it must have an owner. So, who is its owner?

The dwarf records say: This is the Wheel of Time and Space given to the dwarfs by ____.

Xiu looked through all the information about the dwarves, but he still couldn't find out who the blank person was. From all the information, the dwarves were erased by time because they tried to manipulate the laws of time, but the name that was deliberately erased hinted that things were not that simple. Xiu stared at the blank space expressionlessly. He wanted to know who this person was. However, compared to knowing why the other party gave the Wheel of Time to the dwarves, he was more concerned about how to snatch the control of the Wheel of Time from the other party.

Since it is difficult to start with the owner of the artifact, let's start with the artifact itself.

However, even though he had obtained the six-star qualification certificate, he still could not shake the Wheel of Time in the slightest. The huge halo continued to shine quietly as always, as if mocking the powerlessness and overestimation of mortals.

If mortals can’t do it, then...what about God?

Xiu took out the note left by Dan and tore it open without hesitation.

Three days later, the green-clad merchant emerged from the dwarf ruins, covered in dust.

"Oh my, it was really easy for me to find it." Dan held the book in his right hand and looked at the Iron City with great interest. "Fortunately, the 'passage' is open, otherwise I would have a credibility crisis." He looked at the flax-haired dwarf opposite him. "That must be your masterpiece. So, what kind of deal do you want to make with me this time?"

"Get my companion out of there." Xiu pointed at the Wheel of Time. "I can pay any reward."

"So I didn't see that human gentleman. He was sucked in?" Dan glanced at the Wheel of Time, and then confirmed with Xiu again: "Any reward is fine?"

After getting Xiu's affirmation, Dan walked to the front of the Wheel of Time and placed his hand on the wheel. "What an exciting offer."

The light of the Wheel of Time seemed to be getting brighter, but Dan suddenly took several steps back. He was silent for a while, then looked at Xiu with a sad face: "It's a pity, I'm afraid I can't do anything about this transaction."

"You are God... and there is nothing you can do?"

Dan's eyes narrowed for a moment, and the harmless aura was replaced by a terrifying aura. Old John immediately stood in front of Xiu, ready to attack.

"You know?" Dan asked in a dangerously quiet voice. "How did you find out?"

"Answer my previous question," Xiu stood straight in the face of the pressure that seemed like a mountain, and looked into the eyes of the man in green. "I will tell you."

Dan stared at Xiu indifferently, his eyes were really like looking at a tiny ant. Sweat slid down the dwarf's cheeks, and the whole space seemed to freeze. The next moment, Dan slapped his forehead with a book, and returned to his previous harmless feeling.

"Your Excellency is really putting me in a difficult position. I don't want to lose such a desirable customer." Dan raised the book slightly and showed a bitter face. "This is a divine weapon with an owner. You can destroy it, but you can't control it - only its owner can control it."

These cultivators all knew this, but he didn't expect that even God couldn't directly seize control. "Who is its owner?"

"I don't know." Dan shook his head. "I can only say that he is someone you shouldn't mess with... Don't look at me like that. God is not omnipotent, not to mention that I can't use my divine power now. Maybe one day your companion will come out on his own." The man in green spread his hands. "Okay, I've said what I need to say. Can you tell me now?"

"…He told me."

"Him?" Dan reacted immediately, and he followed Xiu's gaze and looked at the Wheel of Time. "How did he find out? How could an ordinary human being——"

Xiu's heart beat violently, and he interrupted Dan hastily, his voice trembling without him even noticing.

"Wait - you said he is an ordinary human?"

"What else?" Dan looked at Xiu in surprise. "Who do you think he is?"

"……god?"

Under Xiu's gaze, the man in green shook his head very firmly.

"No, he is not a god."

***

Deep in the Sea of ​​the Dead, in a house built of bones, the lid of a black coffin slid open. A wrinkled hand rested on the edge of the coffin and slowly lifted up an equally dry body.

The mummy clapped his hands, and a bat flew over with a bottle full of red liquid. The mummy took the bottle, opened the lid, and the strong smell of blood filled the room.

"Gudong, gudong..."

After a swallowing sound, the empty wine bottle was put down. A plump, snow-white hand was clearly reflected on the bottle, with the fingernails of that hand painted a bright red.

At this time, the corpse disappeared from the house of bones, and only a charming woman with straight black hair appeared. She was wearing a black robe that necromancers often wore, and stretched her body lazily.

"I've slept for too long, my bones are rusty." The woman put her red fingertips against her equally red lips and giggled, "Let my lovely apprentice help me stretch my body."

The seductive woman stood up and prepared to use the contract to summon her beloved student, but the information fed back from the contract made her stunned.

“Dead…?”

The enchanting woman's body began to tremble, and long fangs stretched out from her mouth, piercing her tender and tempting red lips, causing blood to flow.

"Who is it! Who dared to kill my student of Anat!" The violent breath swept the entire bone house, and the woman's voice was distorted by anger. "I want him to live a life worse than death!!!"

***

Xiu recalled a story he had heard before.

A demon was sealed by God for many years. In the first hundred years, the demon thought that if someone released it, it would give that person countless gold and silver treasures. However, a hundred years passed and no one was interested in the demon. After another hundred years, the demon thought again that if someone released it at this time, it would give that person the best things in the world. Unfortunately, two hundred years passed and the demon was still sealed. After another hundred years, the demon thought again that if someone could release it at this time, it would definitely fulfill all of that person's wishes. The third hundred years passed and nothing changed. The demon was desperate and very angry. He said to himself: If someone releases it in the future, it will definitely kill that person!

When Xiu first heard this story, he was completely confused. He didn't understand why the devil chose to kill its benefactor in the end. At that time, he was convinced by the reason "because it is a devil", but now thinking about it, he can no longer understand the devil's repeated emotions between hope and despair.

Only by experiencing it, you will know how hopeless it is to wait with no end in sight.

The little phoenix grows up day by day.

The parts of old John are becoming more and more detailed.

But Du Ze never showed up.

The initial excitement he felt when he heard the news gradually cooled down. Even if he knew that person was not God, what would it matter? He might never see that person again.

That person was his only hope. He could lose everything except Du Ze, and he would never let go.

I waited for a year, a year passed, and in the blink of an eye, another year came.

The small figure of the dwarf leaned against the Wheel of Time. He put his face against the wheel and lowered his eyes.

Come out soon, I want to see you.

Come out quickly, I have something to say to you.

Please come out quickly, I can't bear it anymore.

The devil said that if someone released it, it would kill that person.

The wheel reflected Xiu's eyes, which were so bright that they looked like they were soaked in blood.