Of course, Angel Yan also understood that with Zhixin's involvement, the most difficult technological bottlenecks had already been solved. If they were to construct a new celestial computer, provided sufficient materials were available, they could complete it in a very short timeframe.
Yet that 'very short timeframe' would still be at least a century.
It wasn't like Bai Xuan's World Tree, which had been fully restructured in less than a week.
A marriage of science and mysticism?
This speed wasn't scientific in the slightest!
With a wistful shake of her head, Angel Yan recalled the way she had conversed with Bai Xuan when she first joined the chat group.
Back then, Bai Xuan had only just obtained the [Authority of Nature]. Although he possessed some strength, in the eyes of the angels, he still had a long way to go; it was merely his boundless potential that the angels could not match.
Even though they had foreseen that he would catch up to and surpass the Angel Civilization at unprecedented speed when they chose to invest in him, they never anticipated it would happen this quickly.
How long had it been since then? A year? Or perhaps two?
Even if timelines differed across worlds, it couldn't have been that long.
In such a fleeting span, he had already ascended to a realm where even Angel Yan had to look up to him.
Truly...
Angel Yan couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh.
Sacred Body, Spacetime Body, Sub-Biological Engine, Sacred Treasury... Going all out, Angel Yan could be said to have surpassed every god in the known universe—even the Queen Keisha of the past could not compare to her current self.
Yet even so, she had lost.
Utterly and completely.
Loki: "The World Tree's enhancement?"
Before Bai Xuan could speak, Loki couldn't hold back his voice.
What in the world?
The World Tree could actually enhance people like that?
How come he had never known the World Tree had such a use?
It was impossible for the seed—the son—to possess this function while the original World Tree—the father—did not, right?
Child of Nature: "Applying scientific methodology to remodel the World Tree into a celestial computer."
Child of Nature: "Because of its unique intrinsic properties, its computational logic differs from human-made celestial computers, leaning more toward the Heavenly Dao. However, since it is still in its sapling phase, its raw computing power isn't excessively exaggerated."
Child of Nature: "To make an analogy with celestial computers from the Super Gene universe, it's more like Deno No. 3—perhaps slightly stronger, but still lagging far behind the Sacred Treasury and the Great Clock."
Child of Nature: "On the flip side, its parsing capability regarding the mystical domain far surpasses both the Sacred Treasury and the Great Clock."
Child of Nature: "After all, regardless of the world, the World Tree always represents an artifact of the highest mystical order."
In Bai Xuan's view, the World Tree's raw enhancement wasn't overwhelmingly powerful, particularly since its computational capacity remained far below the Sacred Treasury and the Great Clock.
Unless he drew upon the power of the Earth's world will for amplification.
However, not every world possessed an active Earth consciousness.
Ordinary Group Leader: "You can actually use the World Tree like that?"
Su Yunqing was genuinely stunned by this revelation.
Who on earth would think of turning an artifact of supreme mystical resonance like the World Tree into a technological apparatus?
In practically any world, nobody would ever dream of doing such a thing.
At least, no such person came to Su Yunqing's mind.
Was it because people couldn't think of it?
Partially.
Yet even in worlds where science and mysticism developed in parallel, no one ever chose this path.
Why?
Because of how precious the World Tree was!
The vast majority of beings never saw or even heard of it in their entire lifetimes. Those lucky enough to obtain a mere branch or leaf were exceedingly rare, let alone having an entire World Tree available for modification.
Furthermore, those who ventured far along the mystical path generally looked down on the technological domain.
While science and theological mystery ultimately shared common intersections where the lines blurred, inherent contradictions still existed between the two paradigms.
There was simply no avoiding it.
Demon Queen: "So, @Holy Guardian Left Wing, you got stomped?"
Demon Queen: "Isn't that a bit too ridiculous!"
Demon Queen: "Weren't you acting all ferocious when you fought this queen in the Virtual Battle Arena?!"
Holy Guardian Left Wing: "..."
Holy Guardian Left Wing: "Can you even be compared to him!"
Demon Queen: "Son of a—!"
Morgana was thoroughly shut down by Angel Yan's retort, but the necessary facts had been established.
Angel Yan, who had clobbered her in the Virtual Battle Arena, had just been clobbered by Bai Xuan.
By simple substitution, that meant Bai Xuan could easily thrash her as well?
Damn it!
Tens of thousands of years of technological development couldn't beat a teenager!
Was the mystical side really this overpowered?!
[Ding! Group member [Dragon Roar] has joined the chat group.]
[Ding! Group member [Loves Older Sister the Most] has joined the chat group.]
The chat group's notification chime rang out abruptly. Following Kayaba Akihiko and Gabriel, the chat group had welcomed newcomers once again.
Ordinary Group Leader: "Welcome newcomers... By the way, why is it so sudden?"
Richest Man in the Lighthouse: "Welcome newcomers... Has any newcomer arrival ever not been sudden?"
Cook Daigu Into Soup: "Welcome newcomers."
The Most Ancient Godslayer: "Evil Dragon? Is the newcomer a dragon this time?"
Marquis Voban instinctively glossed over the second name. In any world, the Dragon Race was never weak.
As an opponent, it would be an excellent choice.
Provided their strength wasn't too pitiful; otherwise, even if it were a dragon, it wouldn't pique his interest.
Ninth Prince of Da Qin: "An 'Evil Dragon' and an 'Evil Dragon Roar' represent entirely different things."
Clearly, Marquis Voban didn't understand what Ying Zinian meant.
The Most Ancient Godslayer: "Not a dragon?"
Ordinary Group Leader: "No, if it's who we're thinking of, it is indeed a dragon. It's just that this dragon is completely different from what you're imagining, Marquis."
After a brief, vague explanation, Su Yunqing eagerly sent a message to the newcomer.
Ordinary Group Leader: "@Dragon Roar, your name should be Kanna, right?"
Dragon Roar: "You know Kanna?"
Ordinary Group Leader: "Hehehehe, it really is Kanna!"
Ordinary Group Leader: "Are you hungry right now? Do you want something to eat? Big Sister has lots and lots of delicious treats for you to eat~"
Holy Guardian Left Wing: "???"
Uchiha Dance King: "???"
The Most Ancient Godslayer: "???"
Cook Daigu Into Soup: "???"
Richest Man in the Lighthouse: "This tone... Why is it so creepy?"
Richest Man in the Lighthouse: "If I didn't know the Group Leader was female, I'd have thought she was some pervert."
Richest Man in the Lighthouse: "Wait, even that's not impossible..."
Tony Stark's expression shifted drastically as a sudden realization hit him. Meanwhile, the newcomer, completely oblivious to the other members' thoughts, directly declined after reading Su Yunqing's message.
Dragon Roar: "Kobayashi said I shouldn't eat things given by strangers."
Dragon Roar: "And told Kanna to stay away from people like that, saying they're creepy uncles."
Dragon Roar: "Are you a creepy uncle?"
Ordinary Group Leader: "Creepy uncle..."
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