Since humans recognized the theory of relativity, the words "space" and "time" have rarely been separated in cosmology. Spacetime as a unified entity has become common knowledge for many.
Therefore, Bai Yu's explanation to Fu Xuan took on a completely different meaning. The esteemed diviner did not immediately understand that Bai Yu's consciousness had transcended the universe. He simply thought that Bai Yu had inadvertently established contact with someone from another planet, potentially light-years away.
After all, in this universe, people often use the term "world" to refer to planets, don't they?
However, Hei Ta did not share this view.
Having witnessed firsthand the sheer volume of information flowing through Bai Yu's consciousness sea, she knew very well that it exceeded the boundaries of a world... no, even a planet. While it wasn't enough to construct a simulated universe, it could definitely support the construction of a galaxy!
As the energy supply stabilized, the simulated universe's systems regained their safety threshold, and a series of previously malfunctioning detection systems resumed operation. Hei Ta's reaction startled the nearby Aisita.
She let out an exclamation that Aisita had never heard in all their years together:
"Another universe!
"Xiao Bai, your consciousness is connected to others in another universe outside of ours!
Within the simulated universe, Bai Yu nodded, unsurprised by Hei Ta's reaction. He smiled and said, "You're right. The world I was talking about is actually another universe."
"Now, can you tell me what happened?"
『Let me see... this is unbelievable. I detect that your mental waves are carrying an unprecedented signal. This signal is amplified by the space station before being transmitted, but it vanishes after traveling a certain distance!』
『At the same time, another signal of unknown origin is being continuously received by my simulated universe – I understand! This massive influx of information, capable of constructing a brand new universe, doesn't originate from your memories but from another real universe!』
『I... we...』
Under Aisita's astonished gaze, Hei Ta spun around in place several times before finally erupting with excitement, her face flushed.
"The multiverse theory has just been proven!
"After Zandar proposed the theory of the Tree of Imaginary Numbers, we've now confirmed the validity of the multiverse theory!"
Hei Ta's words were undoubtedly a bombshell, exploding in Fu Xuan and Aisita's minds, leaving them stunned and disoriented.
Hmm? You're talking about Su Shang?
Don't be silly, she wouldn't understand. ╮(╯▽╰)╭
『...But that doesn't make sense. Even if you opened your memories, there wouldn't be this much information from other universes being transmitted. Unless... Xiao Bai, have you established a consciousness connection with someone from another world again!?』
"As expected of you, Hei Ta."
Bai Yu was surprised that Hei Ta had figured out the truth so quickly.
"Strictly speaking, I've always maintained a conscious communication with her."
As a contracted ship girl, Belfast, unlike Yu, has always maintained a connection with Bai Yu through their ship girl contract.
The current situation is that Hei Ta's simulated universe, through the open connection between the two, is continuously receiving information from another world.
"So, Hei Ta, it's time I told you my purpose."
"I've lifted this restriction because I hope you can help me find a way to establish contact with the other side through conventional means. Of course, it would be even better if you could find a way for the two worlds to interact."
Back in the real world, Hei Ta patted her cheek, her expression unreadable.
"You really... gave me a huge surprise. Compared to this, the mysteries of the Star God seem less appealing."
As good friends, Aisita immediately understood Hei Ta's demeanor. The genius scholar from the Genius Club was utterly captivated.
This was good. For Hei Ta, the pursuit of the interesting was the ultimate driving force behind her research. In this universe, there had been nothing that could truly ignite her passion except the mysteries of the Star God. Now, Bai Yu had opened the door to a whole new world. Hei Ta would definitely be eager to help her "big brother" Bai with this.
And... other universes, huh?
I wonder if the stars in those worlds are as beautiful as the ones in this universe?
"Let me think. If I had no leads, I wouldn't know where to begin, even for me."
"But now I have a direction. I can try to create something to simulate the state of your consciousness exchange with someone from another world. Maybe that will work..."
The door to Hei Ta's office suddenly burst open, and several Hei Ta puppets rushed in.
A swarm of Hei Ta puppets spread throughout the office, each diving towards different equipment. In an instant, the office was filled with hundreds of densely packed screens, each flashing with dizzying amounts of data. Aisita couldn't understand any of it, so she averted her gaze after a few moments, feeling a bit nauseous.
"The initial plan is observation. If we can successfully capture the signals from other worlds and complete our observations, the rest will be easy. By the way, Xiao Bai, do you have any thoughts about this observation device? What should we name it?"
For once, Hei Ta actually gave Bai Yu the naming rights.
Bai Yu replied casually, "How about 'Sentinel Array'? The two of us working together will soon become the Fourth Calamity!"
"Xiao Bai, Xiao Bai, what's the Fourth Calamity?" Su Shang, who hadn't understood anything the whole time, finally couldn't resist any longer and grabbed Bai Yu's arm, shaking him and asking, trying to assert her presence.
For a moment, Bai Yu's mind was flooded with horrible thoughts like "Domination of the Stars," "Soy Milk White Flipped Over," "Earth Explode Star," "Grid Connected Electricity," "Purification Extinction," and "Calamity Ascended"...
Finally, he smiled softly, patted Su Shang's head, and said in a warm voice, "Shang Shang, the so-called Fourth Calamity is a good thing for everyone, young and old, that spreads love and peace throughout the universe as long as they turn seven years old!"
"Oh, oh! So it's like our Cloud Rider Army, a group of good people!" Su Shang exclaimed in realization.
Fu Xuan, silent beside them, looked at Su Shang with even more pity. Occasionally, his gaze would drift to Bai Yu, revealing a strong sense of contempt, as if he were looking at kitchen waste...
(She's already silly, and you're still teasing her?)