Following the idea that herding one sheep is the same as herding a flock, and with the desire to gather more data for the first simulated universe test, in addition to Bai Yu and Fu Xuan, Su Shang was also included.
Under Hei Ta's instructions, the three stood on a platform at the end of the office.
In front of the platform was a triangular structure made of an unknown alloy, called a convergence activator, with a beam of light falling from above, engulfing Bai Yu and the others.
Bathed in the light, it felt like lying on a bench under the warm afternoon sun, making one drowsy, so much so that Hei Ta's voice seemed ethereal and faint.
“Be aware that your spirits will enter the world constructed by the simulated universe. It’s a data world, so the experience will be based on your own memories.”
“You will see many familiar scenes from your past.”
“Of course, I’m not someone who likes to pry into people’s privacy, so this simulated universe has built-in safeguards. If there’s anything you don't want others to see, simply apply a corresponding psychological suggestion to yourself.”
That's pretty thoughtful - Bai Yu thought quietly to herself.
“In the simulated universe, there are a few simulated star gods that I, Ruan Mei, and Luo Si Gu Mu carefully constructed. Even though they are simulated, they are just like the real ones, so they won't just casually interact with you. I will set your identity as another star god… let me see, how about the pioneering Akiviri?”
“Shouldn't it be Di Gong Si Ming?” Bai Yu asked casually.
Hei Ta’s irritated voice echoed again: “There’s already a Lan in the simulated universe! You Xian Zhou people are really practical, your atmosphere of hunting is so intense, and you, the junior general, actually want to pretend to be the star god you believe in?”
(It’s no wonder that I will be noticed by Yaoshi one day.)
Thinking about how she had already been looked at by three star gods, Bai Yu couldn't help but anticipate what would happen next.
As Hei Ta officially started the simulated universe, Bai Yu, Fu Xuan, and Su Shang felt a flash of light before their eyes. When their vision returned, Bai Yu found that the world before them had become –
“Huh? Hui Xing Gang?”
As far as the eye could see, there were industrial bases for manufacturing and cultivating Star Skiffs. There was no doubt that this was Luo Fu Xian Zhou's Hui Xing Gang, specifically designed to manufacture Star Skiffs.
“Where is everyone?” Su Shang looked around curiously. She didn't mind the equipment for manufacturing and cultivating Star Skiffs, but she noticed that besides the three of them, there wasn't a single person in the entire Hui Xing Gang.
While the cultivation of Star Skiffs had already achieved unmanned automation, such an industrial base couldn't be completely devoid of workers.
Hei Ta’s voice came from the sky:
『This scene is built based on Bai Yu’s memory. For the stability of the system, I can't load a bunch of useless NPCs. Who made this an Alpha test version of the simulated universe?』
“What should we do next?” Fu Xuan lost interest in the illusion after looking around for a while and asked about the next course of action.
『Simple, I will give you some fun things. Try defeating the enemies that appear next, see if any star gods notice you.』
As soon as Hei Ta finished speaking, the three saw a number of streams of light flashing around them, and a group of Mo Yin Shen soldiers emerged from the streams!
They could still vaguely make out the standard armor of the Yun Qi Army from their appearance, but twisted branches and vines grew from the gaps in their armor. They swung their weapons, making sounds that were not human, and charged toward Bai Yu and the others.
“Let me, let me!” Su Shang was the first to jump out, holding the hilt of her heavy sword, Xuanyuan. “Yun Qi Su Shang, attack!”
These Mo Yin Shen soldiers, created by Hei Ta from data, were as strong as their real counterparts in the real world - after all, they were all based on the images in Bai Yu’s memory. Therefore, they were no match for Su Shang. The girl swung her heavy sword with a fierce wind, easily defeating all enemies in a few moves.
The moment the last enemy fell, the three suddenly noticed the surrounding space turning upside down again.
The sky turned amber, and a low hum filled the air.
Bai Yu looked up, and realized that the entire sky had become dusk at some point, with countless copper, amber, and opal stones falling from the sky, creating a spectacular rain of minerals in front of them.
Amidst the rising steam and melting, an incomparably vast creature stretched its body from the mantle at the edge of their vision, straightening its back.
This towering giant, whose appearance immediately occupied their entire vision, held a huge hammer in its wide hand. One would believe that if he were to strike with a single blow, even the stars would be instantly reduced to dust!
“Bu Tian Si Ming…!!”
Fu Xuan, who had been calm and composed, finally couldn't hold it in. Even knowing everything was simulated, she was stunned speechless upon seeing the star god in person.
Su Shang, even more stunned, fell to the ground, speechless.
Kripper, who had appeared, glanced at Bai Yu, and then silently dissipated just as he had appeared.
When the surrounding space transformed back into Hui Xing Gang, Hei Ta’s excited voice sounded as if on cue -
『Success! The calculations are correct! The simulated Kripper has appeared! Akiviri, my old friend, has come back to life, it has indeed attracted him!』
『Very good simulation, make my puppet spin, love comes from Hei Ta Space Station.』
Bai Yu: “…………?”
It's not obvious, but Hei Ta has spent a lot of time surfing the internet, these forum-style lines are coming out of his mouth without even thinking.
『Okay, okay, quickly do something else, see if you can attract Kripper or other star gods, just chat with them!』
『I’ll give you some more little monsters—』
“Wait!”
This time, Bai Yu stopped Hei Ta.
Her purpose in participating in the simulated universe test was not to play star god gossip games with Hei Ta.
After confirming that this Alpha test version of the simulated universe was not problematic, Bai Yu decided to start her plan.
“You said that the world in this simulated universe is built based on the experiences I have in my memory, right?”
『Yes.』
“Then…”
Bai Yu closed her eyes and slightly released the shielding of the central sword in her sea of consciousness.
In an instant, the Hui Xing Gang illusion surrounding them collapsed.
In its place was… a vast and boundless sea!