Dimensional Hotel-Chapter 634: Full of Variables

A trace left by a controllable super energy source—this sentence reveals so much information.

Yu Sheng subconsciously spoke: "You mean, their setup is similar to Luo's original 'Rift Generator'..."

"The technical route is almost entirely consistent, and it has clearly entered a more mature and controllable stage," Baili Qing nodded, "The sample we referred to is the spatial rifts that appeared within the Special Service Bureau Building during the Black Stone Station's loss of control—as far as the principles go, there's no difference between the two, so I believe... Luo would be very interested in the data we collected at the scene."

"Send the information to me later, I'll have her take a look," Yu Sheng immediately said, "She's been rambling about things being stolen by rats and is almost losing it."

Baili Qing nodded, then continued: "Additionally, we found similar traces in 'Dark Alley'—after the space expanded and contracted, imperceptible spiritual energy marks remained in Dark Alley, and although the scale varies, the key waveform is consistent with the data collected in the underground parking lot."

Yu Sheng: "Send it to Luo as well, let her take a look."

"That's part of it," Baili Qing nodded slightly, and continued speaking, "After all, we had previously guessed that the Hidden Monastery stole some key technology from Luo's Pioneer Laboratory, so their ability to open rifts wasn't surprising in itself. The current focus is if the technical department's judgment is correct, this space rift based on 'World Bridge' principles... requires more than just 'control technology.'"

Yu Sheng sensed something from Baili Qing's tone, a bad premonition slowly surfacing in his heart: "You mean... 'Angel Catalyst'?"

"A controllable super energy source, the key is two parts, one is 'controllable,' the other is 'energy source,'" Baili Qing slowly said, "They stole the control technology from Luo, and they themselves... have an energy source."

Yu Sheng opened his mouth, and a long-ago-obtained piece of intelligence surfaced in his mind—

The Venerate Saints Monastery holds the remains of a deceased Angel named 'Shadowless Skeleton,' sleeping in a mysterious ruin known as 'Adar Giant Pit'...

"They have one, but isn't that Dark Angel already dead?" Yu Sheng frowned, "A captured cultist previously said the catalyst's activity on that thing was too low to be usable..."

As he spoke, his tone became somewhat hesitant because he realized the world never lacks variables, especially when it involves Dark Angels and cultists—too many things are uncertain.

Not only did he think of it, but even the little puppet nearby, who came to join in the excitement, seemed to have thought of it. Erin, who was originally sitting cross-legged on the dining table handing plates to Hu Li, suddenly raised her head and blurted out: "Could they be making that thing active again? Cultists are the best at that..."

"I find it hard to imagine they could 'resurrect' an already dead Dark Angel with their abilities," Baili Qing shook her head, "But if the Dark Angel known as 'Shadowless Skeleton' wasn't completely dead... that would be another matter. After all, this has been suspicious from the start—an Angel found in a death state? Too unbelievable."

She paused, and continued cautiously: "The Inference Star Body incident improved our understanding of Dark Angels, now we're inclined to believe the Angel remains possessed by the Hidden Monastery are actually in a long-term dormant state, similar to the 'latent mutation' phase of an Inference Star Body, and now..."

"That thing might be regaining activity," Yu Sheng's expression quickly became intriguing, "And the Hidden Monastery's choice in response is to gleefully connect a tube to it, using it as an energy source for the Rift Generator."

Baili Qing was expressionless: "That's why we say some technologies should never be in the hands of extremist organizations—they truly fear nothing."

Erin glanced at Yu Sheng, then Baili Qing, her little head stirred something up and she blurted out: "Does that mean we don't need to do anything, and they'll just mess up and annihilate themselves?"

Even Hu Li, who was busy gnawing on a chicken leg, raised her head when the unreliable words from the small figure came out: "What are you thinking? Once the Dark Angel revives, it won't just obediently stay in place, back when the Inference Star Body jumped from Shuji to Qianfeng Ling Mountain."

"Seems so," Erin scratched her head, "Hey, silly fox, aren't you just focused on eating?"

A small chicken bone accurately bounced off the puppet's forehead.

Yu Sheng's thoughts were even more varied because he suddenly realized another clue fell into place—previously, his nephew 'got lost' in the old city and even eavesdropped on the Hidden Monastery sect conversation, during which cultists mentioned something about the instability of the 'Door' and the need for a stronger catalyst...

He immediately shared his thoughts, Baili Qing slightly nodded upon hearing him: "Indeed, from the existing intelligence, the Hidden Monastery still can't fully control the 'Shadowless Skeleton,' perhaps due to the stolen technology's deficiencies or the peculiar nature of that Angel relic. In any case, they still need a more powerful Angel Catalyst to stabilize a device known as the 'Door'—this is likely why they recently ventured into Boundary Land."

Yu Sheng perked up immediately: "Then about what we previously discussed on baiting..."

"The message has been sent out," Baili Qing's lips slightly curled, a pixel-level micro-expression didn't escape Yu Sheng's eyes, "It's quickly spreading among major forces, the core version goes like this—The impact during the collapse of the World Bridge briefly punctured Boundary Land's Barrier, part of the debris escaped Special Service Bureau's control, and now a recovery team is working to retrieve those dangerous spiritual energy materials, but some of it has already fallen into the hands of black-market traders..."

Yu Sheng shifted forward: "Do you think they'll fall for it?"

"Certainly, those cultists are like cockroaches hiding in the dark, a little bait and they'll swarm in droves, not to mention they're really desperate for the powerful Angel Catalyst now," Baili Qing's voice carried a hint of joy (possibly the boost from coffee's warmth taken with warm water), "Boundary Land is a special place, news here spreads far and wide, the Hidden Monastery might have already caught wind."

"On that, Luo could also offer some help," Yu Sheng replied thoughtfully, "She's currently on the Gray Dwarf Star in the Dark Meteor Domain, where there's all kinds of people around, and she has channels for shady information herself. It's perfect for spreading such intel—creating mutual verification with the information from Boundary Land, enhancing the credibility of the whole matter."

Then he had a serious discussion with Baili Qing about the baiting process this time, and adjusted some details of the plan in conjunction with the recent movements of the Venerate Saints Monastery to ensure that the whole plan was foolproof.

After this topic ended, Hu Li had just about eaten his fill, and Yu Sheng finally found an opportunity to bring up another matter.

"Actually, there is another reason I came today," he cleared his throat, his gaze drifting slightly to the small puppet nearby, "It's related to Erin... and also to the Boundary Land."

Erin happily ran to the center of the table, puffed her chest out and looked at Baili Qing: "I grew taller in my dream! So many long legs!"

Baili Qing: "...?"

"Who can understand such a headless and tailless thing—and I'm not here today to talk about that," Yu Sheng reached out, took the little creature back, and explained to Baili Qing, "Actually, here's the situation: Erin had a 'dream,' and I suspect... what she 'dreamed' might be related to the Omen Goddess back then and the initial memories of Erin, and also, Boundary Land appeared in her dream..."

Yu Sheng described the scenes seen in the small puppet's Dream Realm, but he omitted the final detail about the "Dark Tower falling in the Soul Wilderness" and only mentioned that Erin saw the World Bridge "puncture" the Boundary Land in the dream.

This time, the change in Baili Qing's expression was finally noticeable even to Hu Li.

Yu Sheng immediately knew that he had found the right person to inquire about the situation, that is, this bureau chief lady.

"I just want to know what's going on with the beginning part of her dream," he had a curious but serious expression, "Erin says she is a 'special creation' personally molded by the Ancient Saints, and then she carefully recalled details of the dream, mentioning Lost Home, mentioning the Captain, and also mentioning someone teaching her many things. I want to find out... what all this corresponds to."

Baili Qing did not answer immediately, but stared at the small puppet for a long time with a somewhat unusual gaze, and surprisingly the face of this always expressionless lady bureau chief gradually started to show some... fascinating expressions.

Yu Sheng even saw for the first time how the other party's face could change like this.

After a long while, he finally heard Baili Qing mumble a few names: "Lady of Falling Stars... Star Thrower..."

Yu Sheng blinked: "What does all this mean?"

"The names of the Ancient Saints—there are many similar names, which are given by various intelligent races in the Universe based on their own understanding, plus the 'miracles' left by the Ancient Saints," Baili Qing slowly explained, her increasingly complex gaze still resting on a certain smug small puppet standing on the table, "I knew Erin's origin was special, but I didn't expect it to be this special, let alone..."

"Let alone what?" Erin's eyes sparkled, "Didn't expect me to be so awesome?"

Baili Qing's mouth visibly twitched, consuming her year's worth of facial expression reserves today.

"In summary, are you saying the Puppet Progenitor personally molded your body and essence?"

Erin nodded vigorously: "Yes!"

"The 'Captain' creator personally endowed you with 'possibility'?"

Erin beamed: "Yes yes!!"

"Lady of Falling Stars taught you how to fight?"

Erin's head was almost thrown back to the sky: "Yes yes yes! Knocking people's knees is really effective!"

"And the Star Thrower taught you how to communicate with others..."

Erin was almost flying with pride: "That's right that's right!"

Baili Qing fell silent, shifting her body a bit across the table, exchanging glances with Yu Sheng opposite.

There was only one content in their eyes—

So, the Ancient Saints worked together and this is what it led to?