Chapter 725 398: The Grand Finale (Part 3)

"Here, it's entirely a crazed explosive manufacturing factory at the level of All Heavens Forces. Engaging in a frontal battle with such a force on a civilization level, even if we win, the losses will be immeasurable." Cultivator Shen Yu conveyed his conclusion to the Association, "Therefore, my suggestion is that the core members of the Association collectively strike, start from the top, and achieve victory in one fell swoop!"

This proposal caused quite a few Shen Yu to have their eyes slightly brighten.

Honestly speaking, witnessing the opponent's explosive rate, from the perspective of the Association on this war, it is indeed somewhat perilous.

No exaggeration.

If the opponent had abandoned other battlefields from the beginning and focused solely on conquering the Association, then the Association would've found it difficult to hide till now.

It seems that, in the end, we could only rely on the Gray Mist Space for the last resistance.

And now, facing the "Source" that is frantically preparing, the Association must make a decision.

To gather civilization's strength for a frontal assault,

or to leverage the full might of the Association for a forceful attack?

The answer isn't hard to decide.

"In that case, then prepare yourselves." Shen Yu slowly stood up, "We will directly strike at the enemy's main base!"

Having made the decision, the next moment must directly launch into action.

No one expected this move, including the eight Honorary Members urgently summoned back.

However, only in this way does the surprise attack have meaning.

The "Source" could never predict that the Association would make such a decision.

When all Shen Yu arrived at the All Heavens Region, the "Source" was completely unaware.

It's not that their technology is substandard, it's just that at this technological level, reaching the Thirteenth Realm, thoroughly mastering the Gray Mist Space, and the saving grace received by many Shen Yu due to rescuing their civilization, makes them even stronger.

Of course, the advantage of Extraordinary Power lies here as well.

As long as we hold a significant advantage, victory can be secured in one stroke!

"When it comes to mobility, Extraordinary Power also stands above the rest." As Shen Yu and others expended a large amount of Gray Mist to reach the true main base of the opponent, where the controller resides, they immediately realized this war is nearing its end.

Because controlling such a colossal entity is merely a fifth-stage existence, barely reaching the realm of immortality.

His self is almost obliterated.

What's left is merely the last obsession.

Albeit so, the entire "Source"'s protection of him has reached a level of madness.

Everyone else is absolutely loyal, absolutely insane.

Just for one obsession, they can launch such a grand offensive.

Countless creatures have died under this obsession.

And what the opponent relies on, is merely one thing.

A "system" named "Technology Ascension."

The function of this treasure is to infinitely infer technology.

Of course, like the Gray Mist Space, it comes at a cost.

The cost is to change fate.

However, the difference from Gray Mist Space is that here, changing fate is not limited to salvation but also includes destruction and devastation.

"Compared to salvation, destruction and devastation are evidently easier, but that's not the reason he ended up here." Shen Yu said solemnly, "The true reason is the lack of emotion—without the existence of the Extraordinary, achieving immortality is even harder. The mind and consciousness lag behind technological development. Before breaking the barriers of the world, he had already lost everything he relied on for emotional sustenance—what the member of the All Heavens Human Association said was true, this does count as a failure."

In this moment, Shen Yu's heart also felt a profound tremor.

Because, with just a slight projection, he could see that if it were him, very possibly it would end up the same.

It's known that, even after tens of thousands of years of development, his parents are still alive even now.

Although for Shen Yu, he rarely goes back for a visit.

But this is a anchor point.

The member of the All Heavens Human Association also mentioned that the definition of "human" includes the need to respect emotions.

If there is respect, there will be a loss of humanity due to emotional loss.

"The All Heavens Human Association may harbor no malice toward us, but..." Shen Yu looked up at the distant horizon, murmuring to everyone, "They are too powerful, even experiments that have 'no malice' from their perspective can change countless fates and bring endless pain. If we don't want to end up at the same result, we must become stronger."

Indeed, the path of the "Source" ends here.

However, the path of the Association must continue.

To avoid reaching the end someday, ceaseless strengthening is the only choice.

They cannot pause their progress.

"..."

"Let's go back."

In the silence, an unknown Shen Yu said.

Thus, the figures of all Shen Yu left one after another.

Including Main Body Shen Yu.

They took all the technology from the "Source," seizing ultimate control. This place will become yet another formidable strength of the Association.

However, they could not take the "system."

Just like the Gray Mist Space, this system, after total unlocking of all permissions, it was permanently bound to the opponent's self.

But the Association does not need such foundational strength.

Following a pure technological path has never been the Association's course. Possessing the Gray Mist Space, they have their own path to follow.

However, upon returning this time, perhaps they can enjoy a brief respite, smoothly expanding for a long time.

Until the next challenge arrives.

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The end of the book

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Thank you all for reading up to here. Last year was quite tumultuous for family matters, so the latter half was mostly expedited.

It can only be said, life at thirty is indeed different from before; many things begin to complicate.

The new book should be released in a couple of days, possibly with some new pacing experiments.