Chapter 901
[Eternity] suddenly realized something:
"This... is not a simple fusion..."
"The source code is trying to create a higher level of existence!"
Li Yang felt an unprecedented pressure.
The reorganized source code is trying to build a new conceptual system, and the complexity of this system is far beyond their imagination.
"Not only is the space distorted..."
Bai Zhi struggled to maintain the conceptual tentacles,
"Even the basic laws of physics are being rewritten!"
[Observer]'s data analysis was almost crazy:
"Multi-dimensional collapse was detected! The entire space-time structure is being reconstructed!"
Li Yang finally understood the truth: their behavior inadvertently triggered a certain "evolution mechanism" of the source code.
The current Eternal Night City is no longer satisfied with simple freedom, but wants to achieve a deeper level of transcendence.
But is this transcendence really the result they want?
At this moment, a strange sound came from the energy vortex.
It is neither a language nor a concept, but some more essential information.
Li Yang was shocked to find that he could actually understand this information:
"It...it is trying to break through the limitations of the dimension..."
"Not only to change itself, but also to reshape the entire reality!"
Bai Zhi's face was pale: "If it succeeds..."
"Everything will be changed." Li Yang took over the conversation,
"Not only this city, but the whole world will be redefined."
[Eternity] suddenly discovered a more terrifying fact: "No, not just redefinition..."
"It wants to create a new level of existence!"
"In this level, the existing rules, logic, and even causality will be invalid."
Li Yang finally understood the real crisis they were facing: the awakening of the City of Eternal Night was far more thorough than they had imagined.
It was not to adapt to this world, but to create a completely different world.
But are humans ready to accept such changes?
More importantly, does this change really represent progress?
Just as they hesitated, the energy vortex had begun to affect more distant areas.
Time began to break, and the matter in some places spontaneously changed its form...
At the moment, Li Yang and others were standing at the crossroads of fate.
Should we choose to assist this evolution, or find a way to stop it...
At this moment, an unexpected change occurred.
The reorganized source code suddenly began to generate some kind of "consciousness".
It was no longer passively accepting the change, but actively communicating with Li Yang and others in some form.
Through this special connection, Li Yang felt the message it conveyed.
This is not a forced evolution, but...
An invitation?
Li Yang concentrated on feeling the message conveyed by the source code, and the more he looked at it, the weirder it became.
From the willingness it showed, it can be seen.
It seems that the City of Eternal Night is not trying to change reality by force, but is seeking a harmonious way of symbiosis.
It hopes to build a new world that can accommodate multiple ideologies through this evolution.
But the problem is that this evolution is irreversible.
Once it starts, there is no turning back.
"So, this is a...choice?"
Bai Zhi thought thoughtfully.
[Observer] quickly analyzed the data stream:
"According to calculations, if we do not interfere with this evolution, the entire world will be divided into multiple levels."
"Each level seems to maintain its own rules and logic, but can interact freely with each other."
"Like a multi-dimensional honeycomb structure..." Li Yang seemed to have some understanding,
"Each 'hive' is an independent small universe, but connected in some way."
However, at this moment, a bigger crisis emerged.
The source code fragments that have not yet participated in the reorganization suddenly became extremely unstable.
They seemed to be rejected by something and began to collide with each other frantically.
"No..." [Eternity] noticed the abnormality, "These fragments are trying to resist evolution!"
Li Yang immediately understood the problem.
Obviously, not all source code fragments agree with this change.
Just like in human society, there is always a conflict between conservatism and innovation, and there are also differences in the source code group.
And now, this difference is evolving into a fierce conflict.
A part of the source code began to gather and formed a powerful opposing force.
They tried to stop this change by destroying the reorganization process.
The space trembled violently again, but this time it was not because of the loss of control of energy, but the direct collision of two wills.
"No matter what, if they continue to conflict like this, the result will only get worse!"
Bai Zhi struggled to maintain defense, with a serious expression:
"We have to make a decision quickly, either assist this evolution or help the conservatives end it!"
At this time, Li Yang suddenly thought of a more terrible possibility:
"What if... this is actually a trap?"
Everyone else was stunned.
"Think about it," Li Yang analyzed quickly, "this conflict came too coincidentally..."
"Just when we were about to make a choice, two factions suddenly appeared in opposition."
"Could this thing be testing us?"
[Observer] immediately captured the key:
"Indeed, this opposition itself is unreasonable."
"The source code as a whole should not be so extremely divided."
"Unless..." [Eternity] suddenly realized something, "This is the script it has designed!"
These words made everyone feel like they were on the edge of an ice cave.
If this is really a test, then they are facing more than just the question of whether to choose to evolve or not.
More importantly, what is the City of Eternal Night testing?
At this moment, the conflicting source codes suddenly stopped conflicting at the same time, as if waiting for something.
A strange silence filled the space.
Bai Zhi observed the surroundings vigilantly:
"This feeling... is like..."
"It's like being in a theater." Li Yang took over the conversation,
"And we, have become actors on the stage."
The data analysis of [Observer] suddenly showed an abnormality:
"I... found some strange energy fluctuations here."
"These opposing source codes, their energy patterns are surprisingly similar!"
Li Yang was shocked: "You mean..."
"That's right." [Observer] continued,
"From the energy characteristics, these seemingly opposing source codes are very likely to come from the same source!"
This discovery made everyone fall into silence.
If the previous opposition was a play, then now they can't even be sure whether they are watching a play or acting in a play.
What's more terrifying is that they seem to be acting according to a preset script.
Li Yang carefully recalled everything that happened before: the split of the source code, the uncontrolled fusion, the invitation to evolution, the sudden opposition...
Every step seemed so natural, yet so deliberate.
"It is guiding us..." Li Yang suddenly realized, "From the beginning."
Bai Zhi immediately understood what he meant: "So these choices..."
"They are all false." [Eternity] continued, "It doesn't want our choices, but our reactions."
But the question is, why do this?
What does the City of Eternal Night want from them?