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Su Ming'an looked around.

The central control room of the Nine Serenities, its walls were lined with a multitude of surveillance screens, densely packed, numbering in the tens of thousands, displaying an incredibly rich variety of images.

The image of the Louyue era—the National Preceptor Pavilion of the State Preceptor, the bedrooms of the common people by the street…

The image of the Steam Age—Alice's destroyed home, the airship belonging to Su Rin and Little Black in the sky, the residents' houses…

The image of the Witch Age—Blackberry Emperor on the battlefront, the slum stained with plague…

And many other eras unseen by Su Ming'an, the Western Fantasy Age, the Martial Heroes Age, the Undersea Age, the Near-Future Age… In each surveillance screen, beautiful elves roamed the forests, chivalrous heroes drinking under the moon, mermaids holding pearls under the sea, uniformed people boarding an aircraft carrier…

This is not just the central control room of the Nine Serenities.

…This seems like the central control room of "every era."

"'E' is, what does it mean?" Su Ming'an vaguely guessed the truth of the matter. But he still stared at Su Wensheng on the high platform, as if he were not a tall young man, but an abyssal whirlpool.

Su Wensheng twiddled the petals, smiling.

"…Let me finish," Su Wensheng said:

"The sixth key character is Isabella."

"She is a calm and composed person, approaching middle age, with stable values and temperament. In most cases, her rationality suppresses her emotions, but there are exceptions."

"She is obsessed with intricate mechanical devices, and the research outcomes surpassing human levels are enough to make her throw caution to the wind. If she encounters a miraculous special medicine, it's hard for her not to delve into it."

"I first named her 'F'."

…

Isabella dripped a liquid into a test tube, recorded it on a tablet, and after confirming several times, she ran out of the Central Research Institute.

"—Is it done?" Alger stood under the tree.

"It's done! Take the finished product to the frontline! The effectiveness of the special medicine has been enhanced." Isabella curved her eyes and brows: "I also have some potions I can bring for Su Ming'an and the others, like recovery potions and defense potions. Besides, I want to check the pollution components of the Nine Serenities, it might be more helpful."

Alger said, "I will use a space talisman to escort you there."

Isabella nodded.

The light of the space talisman flickered, and Isabella and Alger appeared on the frontline, near the mouth of the Nine Serenities.

…

Su Ming'an took two steps forward.

Su Wensheng still stood on the high platform, he peeled away the seventh petal of the morning glory, the petal falling to the ground, mixing with the faint ashes of grass and wood on the ground:

"The seventh key character is Boris."

"He is a person with a strong sense of faith, long before he resided in Eastern Europe, he was obsessed with various mythologies, wanting to create a paradise of his own."

"He likes to tell fairy tales and enjoys sharing them with others, calling it 'conversion.' However, after being beaten badly by Su Rin on a TV station, many people saw him as a joke."

"But he doesn't mind at all, rather he sees this as a trial from the Father God. He has always been interested in you, not only passing on stories of mermaids and captains to you but also founding the Lighthouse Church for you. Some see him as a joke, some see him as a pure faithist, and some see him as a madman. Very few know what is in his heart."

"For someone like him, guiding him is simple, as long as you start from faith."

"I named him 'G'."

…

"Dear Lighthouse God. We respectfully pray to you, thank you for granting us life and strength, you are the ruler of the world, the source of wisdom, may your way be our guiding light…"

Under the cathedral, a blonde man wearing the pope's crown clasped his hands and prayed with closed eyes.

Directly opposite him stood a marble statue, one hand holding scales, the other a long sword, bearing twelve pairs of snow-white wings, the face showing Su Ming'an's calm and stern visage.

Led by the blond man, a crowd knelt on the cathedral floor. They prayed together, their expressions extremely devout.

This is the Lighthouse Sacred Cathedral, the largest Old God Church in the world, established two years ago by Pope Boris, gathering over a million people who believe in the Old God. People live around the church, making the town's tourism industry prosper. Pope Boris is also recognized by many, considered the archangel descending to the mortal world by the Old God.

After the prayer ended, Boris kissed the back of the statue's hand. People looked at him with reverence, throwing petals and feathers at him.

Boris's mind was calm. He may not genuinely believe in Su Ming'an; he merely uses his "charlatan" occupation to earn many faith points. However, the most unique thing about him is that when he wholeheartedly wants to become a charlatan, he actually does believe in a person during this period. Otherwise, he couldn't convert others. At least for now, even if it's self-hypnosis, he truly regards Su Ming'an as his god.

"I heard Father God went to the Nine Serenities." Boris murmured, a layer of mist covering his eyes: "I should follow."

He gathered the knights and headed to the Nine Serenities to support Father God.

…

Su Ming'an didn't want to listen to Su Wensheng anymore, the pollution had spread to the upper limbs.

He raised his blade, but Su Wensheng's voice continued uninterrupted: "The eighth key character, and the last key character, is Lv Shu."

Su Ming'an furrowed his brows slightly… the last one?

"Listen to it," Su Rin said.

Su Ming'an lowered his blade.

Su Wensheng plucked the last petal, murmuring to himself:

"Lv Shu is a resolute, stubborn, and silent person. He believes the value of his life is more in revenge, if the revenge for his parents is not avenged one day, he will bear a hatred for one more day. However, he didn't anticipate being plagued by illness, the world's state of affairs cooling, with no helping hand extended."

"In front of the power of the noble families, a young boy can hardly complete his revenge. Even when the World Game arrived, at first, he felt very confused, not knowing how to establish his prestige, nevertheless, someone offered him a hand of alliance."

"In his most desperate moment, it was you who gave him hope, it was you who promised to help him with revenge, it was you who pulled him into the Peak Alliance, hoping he would no longer be isolated in the future. His character is extremely stubborn, once he is set he won't change, therefore, as long as you start with him, it's easy to guide him."

"I named him 'H'."

…

Lv Shu slashed down the soldier standing in his way.

He silently wiped the blood off his face, looking at the Nine Serenities getting closer and closer. A mantis moved swiftly beside him.

There were no reinforcements, no allies by his side. He ventured alone into the enemy troops, like a black line, running straight toward the Nine Serenities.

...He did not stay in Dao Ya City. Because he realized that the Exotic Species King is about to revive, Su Ming'an is about to face the most critical moment. No matter the situation, having one more person would be a help.

Chao Yan was still holding back Xiao Jingsan, her arms already hanging limply at her sides, as if her bones were broken. Under the layers of Flowing Fire cover, Lv Shu ran briskly, plunging into the Nine Serenities.

"... I'm here." He murmured.

...

At this point, Su Wensheng spoke, and there was only a bare flower stem left. The light from the tens of thousands of surveillance screens shone on his face, his black eyes flooded with bizarre colors.

So, he turned his head to look at Su Ming'an—

"I've said what I needed to, now the time belongs to you, do whatever you want."

Su Ming'an glanced at Su Wensheng.

"Su Ming'an. Look at what these surveillance screens are for first, I will watch Su Wensheng for you." Su Rin said casually.

Su Ming'an nodded. Casually glancing at a surveillance screen, it happened to be the surveillance screen of the Witch Age. On the screen, Blackberry Kennit the Emperor was leading a legion to annihilate enemy nations. Blackberry was already a young man in his twenties, no longer the immature twelve-year-old, he mounted a horse with a fierce shout. The gold-red banner fluttered in the wind, soldiers' swords rose and fell, and dismembered limbs flew across.

The bloody battle was right before them, making one respect the cruelty of war. But below the surveillance screen, there was absurd text:

...

["Witch's Epic" January 7th Update Announcement.]

[Dear Dream Patrol Family members, we will perform an uninterrupted update on "Witch's Epic" on January 7th. During the update, Dream Patrol Family members can continue to play the game. After the update ends, we will gift Dream Patrol Family members "Dream Patrol Spirit Points*200" as compensation!]

[1. "Kennit the Emperor's Journey" main storyline event.]

[The empire's territory under Blackberry Kennit the Emperor is expanding, soon launching a total attack on the remaining thirteen countries. Dream Patrol Family members who participate in the battlefield five times each day will receive triple Dream Patrol Spirit Points. Outstanding achievers will be bestowed titles of nobility.]

[2. "Kennit the Emperor's" birthday event.]

[Blackberry Kennit the Emperor is about to turn 23. In remembrance of the long-absent angel. Kennit the Emperor decides to reward the nation. Dream Patrol Family members can shout "Happy Birthday, Kennit the Emperor," or give gifts to Kennit the Emperor to increase his Favorability. Limited to three times daily.]

[3. Weekly skin event.]

[Supreme Mage Banana has been away for a long time, and mages miss her, they conjured clothes in her style. "Banana Dress" and "Banana Magic Robe" are on sale in the store for 1588 Dream Patrol Spirit Points, granting Dream Patrol Family members permanent wardrobe rights upon purchase.]

[4. Data adjustment.]

[Lowered the initial Attack Power of "Fire Series" and "Gold Series" witches, increased the initial Attack Power of "Plant Series" and "Water Series" witches. Dream Patrol Family members can have more varied Occupational choices.]

[Limited the daily use of "Bread Making Spell" to prevent mages from overwhelming enemy troops with excessive bread.]

[Fixed Dream Patrol Family's behavior of flipping boxes remotely.]

[Fixed Dream Patrol Family's behavior of shouting "Banana Mage is male" at Kennit the Emperor, such words will be censored.]

[Fixed the problem of Dream Patrol Family choking on bread.]

[5. Update preview.]

[Blackberry Kennit the Emperor will turn 24, and his sights will fall on the last Kingdom. Welcome Dream Patrol Family members to continue participating in the main storyline.]

["Banana Hairpin," "Blackberry Necklace," and other accessories will be added to the store, priced at 388 Dream Patrol Spirit Points.]

[Thank you Dream Patrol Family members for supporting the game "Witch's Epic." The deity always watches over you.]

...

Su Ming'an stared at the screen, with the gruesome image of flesh and blood, then looked at the text, an inexplicable sense of absurdity rose from his heart.

... The deity has turned each era into a game, using such entertainment methods to create inter-era blending and invasion, using entertaining words to conceal the cruel truth.

But he had known this for a long time, yet what seemed most absurd were the control panels accompanying each surveillance screen.

The control panels were plastered with some sticky notes.

[Enter 1554, catastrophe descends. (15541: Earthquake, 15542: Flood, 15543: Thunder, 15544: Volcanic eruption)]

[Enter specific coordinate points, can lock placement locations.]

[Enter specified commands, such as (2817: accelerate plant growth), such as (3198: plant seeds), such as (3811: drop fabric), can affect the era on the screen.]

[...]

...

There are thousands of sticky notes with written commands. The content of commands covers all manners, catastrophe, destruction, elimination, material dropping...

By simply tapping on the keyboard to input these commands, one can influence another era.

So... this is indeed a control room. Not only for the Nine Serenities control room.

This is... the control room for all eras.

As he looked around, each screen was accompanied by a similar control panel. This place seemed like the heart linking all eras, where a tap on a keyboard could affect the destiny of various eras. Surveillance screens arrayed like a dense beehive, each small screen condensing the lives of billions, gazing around left one feeling dizzy and suffocated.

It was as though the weight and magnificence of an era suddenly became insignificantly small here, merely one-thousandth or ten-thousandth. With the tap of a finger, the heavens and earth could be altered.

An unnamed panic like a tidal wave surged up in the heart, silently yet violently. His hand began to tremble, at this moment it felt as if his brain connected with many instances with a "click".

...

["Suppose 'Causality' can, like 'Time' and 'Space,' transition from a virtual concept into a tangible weapon." Noel slightly moved his fingers, dozens of puppet threads appeared around him, he lowered his azure eyes: "Then, we can personify 'Causality' by analogy as—threads, or puppet threads? The operator manipulates one end of the causal thread, and the other end changes consequently. This way, it becomes a visualized capability."]

...

Su Ming'an and Noel previously thought, if "causal line" becomes tangible, it would be akin to puppet threads. As long as one end of the thread is manipulated, the other end would change accordingly.

This is a mistake of fixed thinking. Assuming the causal line can only be "line."

But what if there are other forms?

Su Ming'an pressed his lips tightly, brows firmly furrowed.

—If the essence of the "causal line" isn't threads, but... a keyboard?