Light Fortress-Chapter 1512 - 217: The Long Night of the Ice Sea

"In your words, would you call this a prodigal son’s return?"

Shortly after Zhao Qi left the skyscraper, Chu Ling’s voice rang out, interrupting Lu Nanzhi’s contemplation.

The lady looked up.

She thought of Chu Ling’s identity as the [Source Code], and reckoned that the entire skyscraper’s happenings should be under Chu Ling’s control... possibly even the alarm at the entrance was transmitted to her by Chu Ling.

"Perhaps so."

Lu Nanzhi chuckled, saying with emotion, "Zhao Qi’s changes over the past few years are indeed unexpected. I thought he came to Huazhi with the intention of returning to Da Du. But let’s not mention it. How is your experiment going over there?"

In the lady’s life, Zhao Qi had always been an unimportant person.

This meeting was for Zhao Qi’s "Xinyang Fortress," and since this matter would be resolved, it wasn’t worth her time to ponder further.

"So far, smoothly. The experiment’s progress requires time."

Chu Ling sat down and slowly said, "As for the future results, no one knows."

The lady nodded slightly, then cautiously asked, "And that infant... what’s the deal with that?"

Previously, she met with Chu Ling in the spirit network and learned about the Divine Infant.

Chu Ling appeared, hoping Huazhi would provide technical support and funding for the Neutrals.

With [Source Code] bridging the gap, Lu Nanzhi confirmed Qi Mo and Zhuang Su’s identities, removing any issues with funding and technology.

It’s just that she had never seen such a monster as the "Divine Infant."

Chu Ling was silent for a moment, thinking for a long time about how to explain this "thing" to the lady.

"Years ago, Huazhi conducted related research under the ’Genetic Project.’ You must have perused those documents?"

Upon receiving a confirming nod from the lady, Chu Ling slowly explained, "I believe the Divine Infant might be the ultimate endpoint of the Genetic Project... this is a truly perfect, flawless embryo. If there exists a vessel capable of hosting a ’God,’ then it’s him. Because he is naturally immortal; time can leave no trace on him."

It is rumored that the most powerful ancient forbidden technique is the Longevity Technique, driving countless people to madness for the word ’longevity,’ whereas the Divine Infant... was born with all of this.

"This..."

Lu Nanzhi realized the importance of the Divine Infant.

Her expression became serious, "Based on what you just described, if the existence of the Divine Infant is exposed, might the Seven Gods intervene?"

"Exactly."

Chu Ling nodded, "Although the Seven Gods are powerful, they aren’t omniscient; at least, as for this infant’s existence... they currently remain unaware."

The focus from Source Tower all gathered on Gu Xiaoman; they were quite content having found the future Lord of Wine.

As for Light City and Storm Church, they each have their own agendas in the Sangzhou Cave.

Thanks to the mountain ash blocking the [Authority], this exceptionally important infant was successfully transported to Da Du.

"In this case, the safest place for the Divine Infant should be Changye."

Lu Nanzhi massaged her temples, feeling a sense of pressure, "After all, there’s no Divine Throne stationed in Dadu District... if the existence of this little one truly gets exposed..."

"Rest assured, with me here, no information will leak."

Chu Ling spoke calmly, "This is also why the ’Neutrals’ are being moved underground to negative ten levels. I will ensure absolute information security for this infant."

Once again, she raised her hand, countless golden threads spiraling out from her fingertips.

"This truly is... a divine miracle."

Witnessing this scene, Lu Nanzhi murmured with emotion, "I fear no one anticipated that Mr. Turing’s [Source Code] would one day descend upon the mortal world."

"There is no perfect miracle in this world. My life is limited, lasting only a few days... and each rebirth could potentially be the last."

Retracting the golden threads, Chu Ling spoke with a self-deprecating tone, "Perhaps this is the last time we shall meet."

"... "

Lu Nanzhi gave a wry smile. After a profound exchange with Chu Ling, she realized that this woman in front of her was entirely different from what she had imagined.

This woman, clad in a red and white goddess attire, didn’t resemble an AI.

Every move she made, every word she uttered, had seamlessly integrated with humanity.

She could sense Chu Ling’s joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.

And the more nuanced emotions, be it self-deprecation or helplessness, could also be clearly felt... to anyone, this was a truly "alive" person.

Lu Nanzhi said, "Miss Chu, what are your plans afterward?"

Chu Ling lowered her gaze, "In the last days... I want to go to the Southern Continent, to see that vanished island. I heard Changye has set up an investigation team, heading to the Ice Sea; I might join them."

The trivial affairs of the mortal world were almost dealt with.

Heading into the Ice Sea, that was Chu Ling’s final arrangement.

She hoped the end of her life this time would greet its demise in the Ice Sea.

...

...

Chu Ling did not wait too long; the Changye Investigation Team swiftly arrived at Dadu District.

The team roster was simple: currently, there were only three members; the leader was Bai Xiaochi, with members Shen Li and Gong Zi.

Their visit to Da Du was to invite Chen Mei to join them in the south.

Bai Xiu did not join the investigation team; after parting at the cemetery, he left Snow Forbidden City alone.

No one knows where he intended to go... As an S-rank genius burdened with abundant resources, such an abrupt departure is actually quite an egregious act. However, nobody dared to speak ill of it, for within the Elder Council, aside from the Titled Level existence, no one else was Bai Xiu’s match.