"Long time no see, Chang Wei. It seems that you are immortal like me! Both are the most ancient pure-blooded humans!"
Chang Wei's heart trembled, and he subconsciously asked, "Do you know me?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Chang Wei immediately thought of a possibility: the Emperor must have mistaken him for someone else, and he had never been to the world of Warhammer 40,000. He must be referring to his counterpart, the superhuman who owned the Hyperion in the "Honkai Impact" series, which was full of Valkyries.
Just as he was about to explain, the Emperor answered first.
"Yes! I know you. It's you who made me realize there's a world beyond this one, it's you who made me understand the infinite possibilities of humanity, it's you who gave me the chance to turn defeat into victory in the future! In particular, your conversation, will, and ability have earned my deep recognition and respect. You are an indomitable warrior, walking on the path of pursuing truth! You exude wisdom and courage at all times! And you use the power in your hands to defend your own ideals and glory! You are..."
"Stop, stop, stop, stop. Sorry to interrupt." Chang Wei was almost embarrassed by the praise and quickly started to explain.
"Respected Emperor, I am not questioning your judgment, but I feel it is necessary to explain it to avoid further misunderstandings later."
"Perhaps, I'm not the Chang Wei you know. I'm actually another Chang Wei you've never met, the so-called isotope. Do you understand that?"
Who is the Emperor? His vast knowledge and wisdom combined have left him with very little in this universe that he cannot comprehend.
"I understand what you mean. But I didn't recognize the wrong person! I am very sure that you are the Chang Wei from before! Because the breath of the soul cannot be false! I don't know what happened to you that caused you to become so weak and even reduced to a mortal. But I am very happy to see you lead your fleet here again. This also fulfills the prophecy of the four great natural disasters of the universe!"
After hearing this, Chang Wei's mind instantly turned to confusion. What was going on? This old man Huang had been sitting on the toilet for over 10,000 years. Perhaps he had lost his mind? Why were his words so confusing?
"Uh... No, Old Man Huang, bah, bah, bah. I mean, great and respected Emperor, you are not kidding, are you? How could I be the same person as that powerful Chang Wei? There must be some misunderstanding! And... what does the arrival of our Light Chaser fleet have to do with the prophecy of the four great cosmic disasters you mentioned?"
The emperor opposite did not care about Chang Wei's unintentional disrespectful words, but patiently explained his doubts.
"The Four Great Calamities of the Universe are four massive, step-by-step disasters that the universe will inevitably experience when it reaches a certain stage of development! They are like a cosmic law; they cannot be avoided, but can only be delayed or directed. They are prophecies passed down by ancient star gods. They are referred to as the Four Great Calamities."
"The four major natural disasters are: the Omnic Crisis, the High-Dimensional Demon, the Zerg Invasion, and the Fourth Disaster (players)."
"So far, our universe has experienced, in order: the Iron Man War (the Omnic Crisis), the Chaos Invasion (the High-Dimensional Demons), the Tyranids (the Swarm Invasion), and now... it's your turn! In other words, it's me who has brought upon ourselves the Fourth Calamity!"
Chang Wei was stunned. There was actually such a saying that he and the Light Chaser Fleet had become the legendary fourth disaster?
Thinking about it carefully, there really was nothing wrong with it. He didn't know if the troops and NPCs recruited by his system were actually the Fourth Calamity, but those Transformers with a bit of a Chuunibyou syndrome were most likely! Otherwise, how else could one explain their fearless and unparalleled bravery in battle? And their actions that defied common sense...
It's like... participating in a war game?
Moreover, every time a natural disaster occurs, it is accompanied by violent turbulence and bloody storms in the universe. Isn't that what I am about to do?
In this sense, the Lightseekers are the "Fourth Scourge" summoned by the Emperor, acting in accordance with the laws of the universe! Bringing disaster to the entire universe! However, this time, the primary targets will be the countless aliens and the demons of the Warp! Humanity will also be affected and retaliated to varying degrees. As for the final devastation of the universe, that is a matter for the future.
So that's how it was. Chang Wei finally understood. The Emperor intended to use this cosmic catastrophe as an opportunity to level the universe, thus turning defeat into victory! To achieve his ultimate goal! All the plans, sacrifices, deaths, heartaches, glory, battles, trials, and tribulations of the past 48,000 years had all led to this final, ultimate comeback! It was humanity's only hope of escaping its tragic fate!
Chang Wei looked at the Emperor, sensing the wisdom, perseverance, and courage that emanated from him constantly. He actually began to feel a sense of genuine admiration for him. Even his tone of voice became more respectful.
"So, great emperor, you said that I and the Chang Wei you knew in the past are the same person. How can this be true? With all due respect, I am very sure that I have never met you since I was a child. Could it be... a past life?"
The Emperor stared at Chang Wei for a long time, as if observing him. At the same time, a surge of spiritual energy attached itself to Chang Wei, instantly making him gleam with golden light.
"I seem to know what happened."
Chang Wei did not say anything, choosing to listen quietly, looking forward to the truth that was about to be revealed.
"Your situation isn't as simple as your past life or present life. Your current state... can no longer be called human. Instead, you're something akin to the spirit of a 'divine artifact.'"
Chang Wei's eyelids twitched, and although he was a little unconvinced, he did not interrupt.
The Emperor continued, "I suspect your soul was fragmented and then forcibly fused with a 'divine embryo'. I don't know why this happened, but I do know that the outcome of such a situation is generally not good. When the 'divine embryo' is fully developed and emerges as a butterfly, you may become the mastermind behind the scenes and a useful weapon."
Chang Wei's pupils widened and he took a step back, but the emperor's words were not over yet.
"This fusion is incredibly thorough! It's impossible to interrupt. Its method can even be described as self-mutilation. Not only has your soul been fused into the 'artifact embryo,' but your true spirit as well. In other words, even if you die and reincarnate, you can't escape it!"
After saying this, the Emperor nodded and apologized to Chang Wei with a hint of guilt, "I'm sorry for letting you know such a cruel truth."
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