novelraw Chapter 1422 - 412: I Overestimated Him
Chapter 1422 - 412: I Overestimated Him
The research on the 178th Void Realm continued into the night, with time behind the Void Realm advancing by a full fifty years thanks to the efforts of researchers at Colin Tower.
However, the progress of the research was not smooth.
As time went by, aside from the weakening of the Void Realm channel maintaining the link between the two worlds, nothing else happened.
The Gray Man civilization behind the Void Realm seemingly had no new insights to share with their "creator."
Their latest technological advances were beyond the comprehension of Academic State researchers. Even the omniscient new god "Colin" began to slowly lose understanding of the scenes before his eyes.
This was inevitable.
Every father has that day when he gradually cannot understand what his child is thinking or doing anymore.
For the researchers at Colin Tower, their only obsession seems to be that azure world. They want to know the subsequent developments of the "Cosmic Spirit Foundation," more so to know if those seemingly human beings still believe in "Colin," and whether they can reach out to them beyond the 178th Void Realm.
This isn't just the obsession of the researchers; it's also a thought existing in Luo Yan's mind, although he never stated it explicitly.
Even though knowing it might not be his homeland, he was still curious about what Earth on another timeline was like, and how his life there was... if there was one.
Yet, regrettably, in these past fifty years, the Gray Man civilization didn't undertake new exploration of the Void Realm.
And that azure world thus vanished from the researchers' sight at Colin Tower.
All signs indicate the two worlds are drifting apart. Whether it's the azure world and the Gray Man's world, or the Gray Man's world and the world where the Academic State resides.
A sense of foreboding grew in the hearts of all mages—
The scene unfolding before them might be the final "conclusion."
The history of the Gray Man continues moving forward; exploration of the Void Realm is merely a dazzling memory in their blossoming history.
Unlike the Solipsi, they don't persist in exploring the Void Realm but become "ordinary people" like their parents, continuing to walk in the universe composed of matter, with reverence for spirit, soul, and the void.
In this new chapter, "Colin" is no longer the protagonist of their story, but becomes a symbol along with Jon, as a page in the teachings of the "Cosmic Spirit Sect."
Like every father reluctant to see his child leave, the "gods" at Colin Tower also couldn't bear to part with the Gray Men of the 178th Void Realm.
At that moment, an assistant suddenly proposed.
"If things go on like this, they'll forget us sooner or later. Why don't we seize the moment while we can still exert influence over them, and select a Divine Envoy from among them?"
This suggestion garnered approval from many researchers.
However, some researchers believed that the failure of the "Cosmic Spirit Foundation" already hinted at the future of this choice.
Like Miller.
Harboring admiration for the unbelievable unity and cohesion of the Gray Man civilization, he distinctly voiced his opposition.
"... I oppose! If we're unwilling to let go, we will eventually repeat Merk's fate! There's still some Source Power usable in our Void Realm channel right now, but at that time, even the little remaining Source Power might be gone!"
This wasn't his genuine reason.
But compared to his vaporous admiration and satisfaction with the "children's" current happiness, this practical reason was easier for other "gods" to accept.
The debate at Colin Tower lasted for a long time, yet no one could convince the other.
Eventually, everyone turned their eyes to Prince Colin, awaiting the true "creator" to judge the destiny of the Gray Men.
Facing those hopeful gazes, Luo Yan pondered for a long time but gave a response that would leave most "fathers" feeling loss.
"It's enough."
Looking at those faces that couldn't be relieved, he spoke in a gentle tone.
"Even new gods will one day become the Ancient Gods of the past."
"Our 'children' have already become their own gods, entering an era where everyone is like a god. It would be overly insensitive if we continue holding their hands and not let go."
"Jon has already passed away."
"Let 'Colin' follow him too."
...
Days have passed since then.
With the research on the 178th Void Realm coming to an end, the researchers at Colin Tower shifted their focus from theoretical exploration to developing the existing resources.
They no longer use Source Power to accelerate the flow of time behind the Void Realm with urgency to reach the distant future but let time flow naturally, cherishing the last bit where the two worlds share insights, and striving for more revelations from the present of the 178th Void Realm.
Just like they are doing in the 440th Void Realm.
Since no work requires direct command, during this period Luo Yan temporarily left Colin Tower, focusing primarily on arranging "after affairs."
For instance, organizing the Void Realm Resource Reorganization Committee, arranging the Magic Science Laboratory, and setting up the course arrangements for science classes, etc.
Office of the Void Realm Resource Reorganization Committee.
Compared to a traditional scholar's study, it's more like an orderly archive. Tall bookshelves reach the ceiling, with files marked with different Void Realm numbers neatly arranged above.