indianbanksassociation Chapter 160 The Observer and the Truth of the Universe!
Chapter 160 The Observer and the Truth of the Universe!
Su Chen floated silently in the dark, deathly void, looking down at his new body.
There is no longer the tactile sensation of skin, muscles, and bones.
Instead, there is a wonderful feeling of being one with the whole world.
This "Tao Body" is woven from the purest energy and the most fundamental laws.
It allowed him to "see" the true face of the world for the first time.
In his eyes, Earth is no longer a physical planet.
Rather, it is a precise collection of countless intersecting lines of laws.
Gravity, time, space, elements... everything was as clear and tangible as the blood flowing through his body.
The entire Earth seemed to be an extension of his body; a single thought could move mountains and seas.
Just as Su Chen was immersed in this unprecedented sense of omnipotence, a ripple appeared in the space in front of him.
A humanoid silhouette composed of pure light appeared silently.
He has no facial features, no physical form, yet he gives people the feeling of being "watched".
He was the owner of that mysterious voice, the one who called himself the "Observer".
There was no divine might or imprisonment as I had imagined, nor was there a suffocating sense of oppression.
He just stood there calmly, like a gallery visitor.
I am admiring a newly completed masterpiece.
The anger in Su Chen's heart was completely ignited at this moment.
"Who exactly are you?"
His voice no longer resonated through the vibration of his vocal cords, but instead directly triggered a resonance in the space.
Cold and stiff, carrying an anger suppressed to the extreme.
"What exactly happened?"
"Those who died, those cities that were destroyed, were all because of you?"
They were treated as pawns, manipulated at will.
Even the final sacrifice was ended by the other party's casual remark, "Test over."
This sense of humiliation was more unbearable for him than death.
"Calm down, newborn world ruler."
The observer's voice rang out directly in Su Chen's consciousness, devoid of any emotion.
"Your anger is pointless and will only cloud your judgment. I'm here to tell you the truth."
"the truth?"
Su Chen almost burst out laughing.
"Fine, I'm listening. I want to see what kind of 'truth' requires betting the lives of hundreds of millions of people!"
The observer seemed completely unfazed by the sarcasm in his tone and slowly revealed a fact that overturned his understanding.
"Deep within the universe, beyond your comprehension, lies a supreme alliance composed of countless advanced civilizations, which we call the 'Star Council'."
"The universe is vast and boundless, but resources and living space are ultimately finite."
"In order to maintain the basic order of the universe and to select promising new civilizations to join us, the council has established a standardized assessment process—the 'Civilization Qualification Test'."
"We will deploy meticulously calculated 'doomsday scenarios' to countless planets with primitive intelligent life."
The observer's voice was as flat as if he were reading a work report, but every word made Su Chen's heart sink.
"Demonic tides, reborn beings, seraphim... everything you've experienced is just a different stage in the script."
"The Demon Tide is a test of your civilization's basic adaptability in the face of unknown disasters."
"The reborn are 'variables' introduced to test your civilization's ability to correct errors and learn."
"And the Seraph is the final stress test, the examiner."
"Unfortunately, in past tests, 99.9% of civilizations were completely eliminated at some stage and eventually perished."
Su Chen stared intently at him, each word seeming to be squeezed out from between her teeth:
"So, in your eyes, those billions of lives lost are just a cold, hard number?"
"No, they are not numbers."
The observer calmly replied, "They are the selection criteria."
"The universe is a dark forest, cruel, cold, and devoid of any warmth."
"Our tests, though ruthless, are far too mild compared to the real universe."
"A civilization that fails the test, even if it manages to enter the universe, will only be used as food, slaves, or... experimental subjects by more advanced civilizations."
"Our tests are the best protection for your civilization."
Protect?
Su Chen felt incredibly ironic upon hearing those two words.
He temporarily suppressed the murderous intent surging within him.
He knew that even if he tried his best, he couldn't possibly hurt the other party in the slightest.
The most urgent task is to determine the condition of the Earth.
He closed his eyes, and the newborn power spread out like a tide, instantly covering the entire Earth.
The surface has indeed been reduced to scorched earth, with massive rift valleys traversing the continent, and erupting volcanoes resembling scars on the earth, their crimson lava staining the sky.
But deep underground, within a vast network of underground cities, the presence of the vast majority of humans persists steadily. They are still alive.
This realization caused the tension in his heart to ease slightly.
With a thought, Su Chen began to mobilize the power of the entire world.
"Since I am the master of this world, then it is up to me to repair it."
Amidst the horrified gazes of countless dungeon survivors, a miracle occurred.
On the monitor screen, the jagged cracks on the ground were slowly healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Those volcanoes that had been erupting for months seemed to have been choked by an invisible hand, and gradually subsided.
Above the sky, the thick layer of volcanic ash was dispersed, and then a gentle rain containing immense life energy fell from the sky.
The rain washed away the blood-red color of the sky and fell on the scorched earth, where tender shoots sprouted.
"Oh my god... what is this... what is this?"
"It's a god! It's Alliance Leader Su! He's become a god!"
"We...we're saved!"
The ecstasy of surviving the catastrophe swept through every dungeon, and countless people knelt on the ground, weeping uncontrollably.
They didn't know the truth about the universe; all they knew was that in their most desperate moments, it was their own "god" who created miracles for them.
The observer watched Su Chen's actions in silence, and the outline formed by the light seemed to nod slightly.
"Very good use of power. It seems you have already grasped the basics of world authority."
It stretched out its hand, and a cube, as clear as crystal and with countless galaxies flowing inside, slowly flew towards Su Chen.
"This is the 'Starry Sky Terminal,' the certificate for Earth civilization to join the council. Through it, you can learn about the universal laws of the universe, make contact with other civilizations, and engage in trade and learning."
"As a reward for passing the ultimate test, Earth civilization will have a one-year 'newbie protection period'."
"No member of Parliament may attack the Earth in any form during this year."
"One year from now, the protection period will end, and you will truly face this universe."
The observer's figure began to fade, as if it were about to leave.
"Congratulations, Earth civilization. But be careful."
It left behind its last words.
"Those 'scavengers' who failed the tests but managed to escape their home planet and wander the universe... they love hunting 'newborns' like you."