"Tell me about it," Alger asked cautiously after hearing Wei Gao's words.
"The conditions remain the same; I still only need the coordinates of that island. The other conditions are not important to me." Wei Gao waved his hand casually and said, "But unlike before, I will provide you with more information and personally take a ship out to sea to reduce your search area."
"Believe me, this is equivalent to cutting your payment in half. Of course, if you ultimately fail to find the island coordinates I need, you will still need to deliver a complete set of extraordinary attributes to me."
The higher-dimensional observer's target was never the people at the Tarot meeting. If Klein, as the successor of the Celestial Venerable, could still provoke some thought from him, then the remaining members were neither capable nor worthy of expending too much of his attention.
They are too weak.
Even at the end of the world, they would never become true gods. If they don't become true gods, even angels are merely slightly stronger mortals in the eyes of those who look down from higher dimensions.
For the ancients in the starry sky, their breath (containing the essence of the source) could even corrupt an angel king, and the fallen mother goddess, who had lost half of the "mother nest," could also use Mr. "Door" to permeate her aura into the original barrier.
So much so that only a blasphemous stone tablet made from the corpse of God could stop the coming of the fallen Mother Goddess.
Therefore, the higher-dimensional observer currently has only one target on Earth.
Russell Gustave.
Huang Tao.
Black Emperor.
As an Outer God, it's impossible to completely infiltrate Earth without being discovered by the other gods. Consider this: even the fallen Mother Goddess, who was only a half-pillar of the divine power, was kept out, and her followers on Earth were besieged and pursued by the Seven Gods.
With the initial barrier in place, it was difficult for the outer gods in the starry sky to pass on their authority to Earth.
Even a higher-dimensional observer, being an anomaly, is no exception. He needs no anchor, but both his humanity and the will of the source matter make him crave eternal observation. As for madness? He experienced that long ago, when he first transmigrated and became the avatar of the source matter. In this dark universe, order is always fleeting, while madness is eternal.
With the passage of time, even the most insane consciousness will be worn down until it becomes mundane, until madness becomes the norm.
The higher-dimensional observer estimated that the news of his arrival on Earth had probably been kept secret for as long as possible. How could Adam, after so many years of planning, not have discovered the unexpected variables within his scheme? Even with the help of the Goddess of Night...
Ah, the higher-dimensional observer knew that even the Goddess of Night wouldn't be truly devoted. She was too shrewd and too adept at choosing sides. Perhaps neither she nor the true Creator had ever trusted him from the very beginning. Of course, the higher-dimensional observer also understood that his relationship with these two gods was merely one of mutual exploitation.
The current cooperation is entirely based on the fact that both gods possess trump cards capable of deterring the higher-dimensional observers, and that the higher-dimensional observers are not currently hostile to Earth. Once the balance between the two sides is broken, it could very well turn into a situation where the seven gods intercept the higher-dimensional observers overnight, and Klein will also be implicated, along with the Source Castle, and fed to Amon.
Because if things get that bad, the Goddess of Night and the True Creator dare not gamble on whether Klein will be corrupted by the dangerous Outer God, the High Dimension Overlord. Once the Celestial Venerable falls to the stars, only absolute annihilation and eternal despair await Earth.
Of course, those looking down from higher dimensions thought such ideas were foolish. What is absolute annihilation? What is despair ? They didn't even dare to let the extraordinary appear in the world, leaving Earthlings with treasures but unable to take a single step outward.
In the bygone era when the extraordinary was not prominent, humanity devoted itself to developing its own power; and when power was so easily unearthed, the extraordinary individuals who could climb to the top no longer contributed to the growth of human technology.
The higher-dimensional observer silently gazed at the inky night sky, watching the dazzling stars that lit up this universe "fireworks" lit by the super-star overlord to please Him. He looked at His masterpiece with great satisfaction, then continued to survey His eternally unchanging domain in the universe.
Under the rule of the Superstar Overlord, some civilizations have even developed into vast empires. Although their extraordinary abilities are not readily apparent, they have combined their meager extraordinary characteristics with various objects to create a new kind of technology. With their limited resources, they try their best to avoid the enormous celestial body looming over them, living a difficult but hopeful life in their own way.
Meanwhile, the Primal Hunger continued to devour past planets and spaceships like a black hole; the Unending Whispers randomly selected lucky planets to chat with, spreading their chaotic sounds; the Uncertain Mist floated in the starry sky, as dazed as if it had lost its soul.
A single true god could easily destroy a star, and the Old Ones could even rule several galaxies. They possess immense and irresistible power, yet in this vast universe, the faint glimmer of life still flickers.
The universe is vast; some civilizations may have reached their end without ever encountering the dangers of the past. Source matter shrouds the planets, but not all will be destroyed by it. The universe is mad, but not hopeless; on the contrary, races capable of freely roaming the cosmos can forge civilizations far more magnificent than Earth's.
Just because they live on a single planet, do they dare to claim that life without extraordinary characteristics is fragile?
The higher-dimensional observer, having witnessed countless weak lives, scoffed at this theory. Even in the universe, countless individuals thrive. It is precisely for this reason that the higher-dimensional observer disliked this peaceful civilization on Earth even with the "enlighteners" standing beside you, you've been developing for five thousand years and are still stuck in the Middle Ages ?
It would be better to let him be the Demon of Knowledge; at least at crucial junctures, he could guide weaker races towards glory. The High Dimensional Overlord always considered himself very benevolent, granting almost every prayer directed at him, regardless of who it was.
But it is precisely in this very place that the Celestial Venerable and God possess the two ultimate weapons capable of ending everything. They are like children holding nuclear bombs naive, yet utterly deadly. Even those who observe from a higher dimension know that if they want to continue having fun in the universe, they must make their move at the right time.
Klein became a Celestial Venerable to open the Western Continent, which was sealed with the Source Matter, so that the High Dimension Overlooker could accommodate the "Wilderness of Knowledge." Although accommodating the second Source Matter might further revive the original consciousness within the High Dimension's will, he hadn't heard a single word spoken in his mind since he had transmigrated here for so many years even though his physical structure did not support the growth of the brain.
If Klein cannot become the dominant figure in the Lord of Mysteries' consciousness, then it is acceptable to settle for nailing the coffin lid of the Celestial Venerable. At most, we can wait for an unknown amount of time, and even the strongest seal will gradually break down.
The most important thing is to seal the urn containing the ashes of that arrogant God who wanted all life to praise Him. Compared to the Celestial Venerable who would still put on a puppet show for others, the scene of the entire universe praising God in unison is far more boring.
However, although the higher-dimensional observer had never fought against God, the pillar of the universe, He could roughly estimate God's strength when He was fleeing from the pursuit of the Celestial Venerable.
Thinking about it now, oh my god, the Heavenly Venerable's beatings really hurt...
However, it seems the Superstar Ruler has clashed with God; perhaps we can ask Him how He felt about it later. The High-Dimensional Overlord believes the Superstar Ruler will definitely tell His good friend what exactly happened back then.
Come to think of it, it seems that back then, after seeing countless star clusters shaken by the attacks, the Super Star Overlord, who entered the Astral Plane with full confidence, was ultimately driven out in disgrace.
Hopefully, He won't mind me bringing up those things from back then again.
Aside from these two, there is a fourth pillar that has yet to appear on this tiny Earth. Its appearance would bring the universe to an end, and the higher-dimensional observer has not yet finished enjoying its life, so it does not wish for the Goddess of Night to become the fourth pillar.
Of course, the Goddess of Night herself probably uses the Fourth Pillar as a deterrent, and she herself probably doesn't want to become the true Fourth Pillar. It's merely a deterrent, similar to a weapon, used to prove her ability to drag the entire universe down with her.
"We need to find an opportunity to accommodate the Hidden Sages." The High Dimension Overlord lay in the center of his own source matter, looking at himself across countless dimensional lines, and said calmly to them, "In that case, we need a point in time to send the uniqueness of the 'Hermits' into the starry sky."
"What's the best time for us to do this?" Wei Gao, dressed in a school uniform, pushed up his glasses and said to himself, "We need an event that can sufficiently conceal our actions to draw the Seven Gods' attention."
"That's right, we can't let it affect our final plan. If we fail to push Klein to the position of Lord of Mysteries, we'll have to find a chance to nail the coffin lid of the Celestial Venerable to death; if we fail to seal the urn of God's ashes, all the methods we left behind will be useless."
Another, seemingly more mature, higher-dimensional being peeked out from another dimension and pieced its body together in three-dimensional space.
"Roselle Gustav," the High Dimensional Overlord proclaimed in a majestic voice, "we can bring Him back to the earth, and when the Seven Gods notice that there is another evil god behind the veil, we will take the opportunity to accommodate the Hidden Sage."
"A good idea." The high-dimensional avatar's eyes lit up: "We can also have the Emperor of Intis restrain the Eternal Sun and the Perfect One."
"If that's the case," the elderly Gaowei said with a chuckle, "we can choose this time…"
"So, what do you say to these terms, Mr. Hanged Man?" Gavi looked at Alger and said, "Considering your feelings and my conscience, I've made a huge concession, to the point that I need to go to sea myself. In compensation, I need you to use your connections to help me find a way to purchase a ship for long voyages."
Alger hesitated the higher dimensions had made significant concessions, allowing him to reduce his workload by half, and even providing him with an additional layer of insurance to increase his chances of survival in the event of a crisis at sea.
As an experienced sailor, he naturally knew how much of an advantage he had gained.
However, compared to hunting down an extraordinary being equivalent to a Sequence 5, the advantage he gained in this transaction was too great, making Alger somewhat suspicious that Mr. White Tower might have some kind of conspiracy behind it.
Just as Alger hesitated, Wei Gao continued, "Of course, I won't let you get so many benefits for nothing."
"In exchange, you need to provide me with sufficient navigation routes and have someone thoroughly instruct my subordinates in navigational knowledge believe me, she is an extraordinary person, and her ability to absorb knowledge is enough to make her a competent captain in a short time."
It seems he's an extraordinary individual, a "reader" or a "generalist"... Alger felt much more at ease and began to bargain skillfully: "I can only give you half of the navigation map. You know, this is invaluable maritime knowledge, more important than ordinary sailor's potions."
After Alger finished speaking, he took a deep breath.
"…I can accept your condition, but you need to swear an oath before Mr. Fool." Wei Gao hesitated, deliberately waiting a few seconds before speaking to Alger. For Him, this oath was meaningless, but for Alger, an oath sworn before a god was something he would never dare to break.
"Okay." Algerton was overjoyed to hear the news and readily agreed. He had originally prepared to hand over about 70% of the flight routes, but now he could avoid this extra expense simply by making a vow.
This might be because Mr. White Tower was worried that he wouldn't teach him everything, and deliberately put him in danger. However, Alger never intended to break the contract from the beginning.
The two exchanged a glance and smiled at each other. Audrey's mouth hung open, and once again she began to doubt the extraordinary abilities of her own method: Mr. White Tower had clearly made Mr. Hanged Man pay extra, yet Mr. Hanged Man seemed so happy...
As the transaction between the two ended, Audrey quickly proposed a mission for everyone to find extraordinary materials related to themselves. During their conversation, "The Sun" Derrick Berg increasingly felt that he was not in the same world as the other three.
The things they were talking about were things he had never heard of in Silver City.
After all the transactions were completed, Klein looked around, then gazed at the "sun," and asked in a calm tone:
Does Silver City still believe in gods?
Derrick replied in a respectful tone:
"We still believe in the Creator of everything, the all-knowing and all-powerful God."