I Don't Agree to the Terms

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In the end, Gu Shanhai decided not to bother looking elsewhere and just combined his breakthrough Divine Skills.

After all that effort, half a month had passed, and he had barely managed to create a prototype.

However, it had just failed after dropping about ten thousand meters.

"It works but is prone to failure..."

After checking, Gu Shanhai also found the reason for the failure—his strength had suddenly increased, so the data was no longer accurate and it went directly out of operation.

"It's okay, it's just a prototype. I'll fix it."

Gu Shanhai muttered as he worked, then noticed a lot of tentacle-like roots on his face twitching as Rein approached.

"Teacher~" Rein's voice was quite loud.

"Don't yell so loud, I can hear you!" Gu Shanhai responded, reflecting on the volume of Rein's shout which was visually evident.

He had grown larger in size, not deaf.

"What do you need?" Gu Shanhai asked again.

"Oh, just that a large group of cloud whales has recently appeared. Be careful, teacher," Rein reminded him.

Gu Shanhai was puzzled. Whales? Why should he be careful? He wasn't going near any sea areas. Moreover, what was there to be cautious about with whales, no matter their size?

As he pondered, he saw several black spots drifting in from the distance within the clouds. Upon closer inspection, they were indeed whales.

"What did you just say these whales were called?" Gu Shanhai asked again.

"Cloud whales, they live in the clouds. Do you see them, teacher? They are heading towards you," Rein explained kindly.

"Are they coming towards me? Did you attract them here?" Gu Shanhai felt Rein might be too troublesome, actually drawing such a large group of cloud whales towards him.

Gu Shanhai could tell at a glance that these cloud whales were an abnormal phenomenon and a unique one at that. They came in two forms: one was a single cloud whale, and the other was a collective form—many cloud whales gathered together. At this point, you can't see them as multiple anomalies, but as a single collective anomaly.

As for why Rein didn't kill the cloud whales, the reason was simple: because anomalies can't be destroyed or die. Once destroyed or dead, even more terrifying anomalies would emerge.

Indeed, both Gu Shanhai and Rein had this ability. The mechanism on Gu Shanhai was somewhat weak, but as for Rein, if he really encountered this situation, the Emperor's form would evolve. What it would evolve into, Gu Shanhai wasn't sure, but a spike in power was certain.

Thus, dealing with anomalies wasn't about destruction or killing, but through sealing and suppressing. Of course, this only applied to those without use, like the cloud whales that couldn't be utilized. If they could be used, they would be directly employed as tools, much like the dust crystal.

Today's anomalies were no longer limited to objects and also spawned many strange and peculiar life forms of flora and fauna.

The cloud whales were one of these.

"This group of cloud whales seems a bit small. Never mind, just find a place to settle them down." In Gu Shanhai's eyes, they were indeed small, about the size of ordinary whales.

If it weren't for the fact that they couldn't be killed, Gu Shanhai would have considered swallowing them whole.

The cloud whales casually passed by Gu Shanhai without attacking him. In their eyes, Gu Shanhai wasn't really a life form, but a massive landscape, so as they passed, they even nibbled on the flora growing on Gu Shanhai—which probably didn't suit their taste, as they just sampled it and then spat it all out.

Gu Shanhai also discovered that this group of cloud whales fed on cloud vapor and consumed very little, more like a symbolic act of feeding.

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"It's quite peaceful. It looks like there's no need to find a place to settle them. Cloud whales live in the clouds, and as long as they're not deliberately targeted, they generally pose no harm," Gu Shanhai said after watching the cloud whale swim away.

Cloud whales must have just been born recently, thus they are searching for a suitable cloud layer to inhabit.

However, cloud layers are unpredictable; they likely won't support a stable, nourished, farming lifestyle, forcing them to either move with the cloud layers or constantly seek out others. The hope is that they don't encounter others who would harm the clouds; otherwise, conflict would be inevitable.

"Teacher, I just saw that your body seemed to have shrunk. Will you be able to recover soon?" Rein promptly changed the subject upon hearing this.

"First, tell me why you led the cloud whale here." Gu Shanhai was not fooled.

"Oh, I intended to lead the cloud whales out to sea and happened to pass by to check on you," said Rein reluctantly. His words were in fact the truth, as he had already observed the situation with the cloud whales, which is why he daringly tried to pull one over on Gu Shanhai.

"Fine, have a look and then get lost," Gu Shanhai said disdainfully.

The audacity of this kid, daring to trick him like that.

"Teacher, I must confess, my visit this time, in fact, involves seeking your intervention," said Rein, dropping his playful demeanor for a serious tone.

"What matter has arisen that you need to ask for my aid? That's quite unusual," said Gu Shanhai, his face's plant-like tendrils writhing, seemingly expressing his curiosity.

"An anomaly is trying to undermine my rule, but the mundane crystal cannot detect it; I need your help," Rein stated plainly.

"Undermining your rule? Have you tried using the automatic system?" Gu Shanhai asked.

"I have, but it failed. It seems nonexistent."

"Thus, I suspect that the Human Dao Will is likely fostering a brand new anomaly to replace me."

"The reason I can feel it, while the mundane crystal and the automatic system cannot, is because it has not fully manifested yet."

Naturally, the first suspect for Rein was Human Dao Will, given that it had been suppressed by him for many years and surely sought to break free.

Both serving as puppets and puppeteering others—whether it's Rein, the Emperor, or the Human Dao Will residing in the information ocean, both seek the latter role. Even if they share mutual interests, they both want to be the dominant force; then, it's akin to having two suns in the sky.

"An anomaly posing a threat to you that has yet to manifest indicates your power has advanced further," Gu Shanhai stated, without doubting Rein's words, knowing if it weren't truly urgent, Rein wouldn't have come to seek his help.

"I'll try my best to find it out for you, but you must also understand, my abilities are limited, and I don't have a status like yours as the Emperor. So, we can only play it by ear." At present, Gu Shanhai was labeled as the Heavenly Emperor, but in essence, he was just a shell that needed filling, which made the two parties barely related.

Otherwise, if he truly were the Heavenly Emperor, his abilities would not stem from the effects created by the God of Destiny's End, but would be similar to those of Rein, the Emperor.

"This matter requires your intervention, teacher. I am simply not competent enough to handle it myself," Rein admitted, recognizing that while his own power might suffice, he lacked considerably in other areas compared to Gu Shanhai. This was not a matter that could be resolved through mere fights.

When faced with the mischievous acts of Human Dao Will, asking for help from a 'parent' like Gu Shanhai was quite appropriate.

"Don't try to flatter me, kid; I really don't fall for that," Gu Shanhai certainly heard the compliment in Rein's words, but unfortunately, he was a man not easily influenced by flattery or bribery, and compliments brought no change in him.

"How could I possibly be flattering you, teacher?" said Rein, grinning broadly.

Subsequently, Gu Shanhai asked Rein many detailed questions, and Rein answered them all truthfully.

After their conversation, Rein took the opportunity to leave; his daily responsibilities were significant, and if he continued to progress, he would one day enjoy the treatment accorded to the Sect Leader of the Xuanzhen Sect.

Meanwhile, Gu Shanhai was left pondering, wondering what sort of entity could resonate with Rein.