Chapter 402 - 299: Harmonizer Remains, Absurd World, Martial Arts Grandmaster·Jiu Yue_2

[Although the Locust Calamity·Insect Emperor is also a newly born Radiant Life Form, its ancestors lived through that era. Their inheritance was passed down through gene heritage, never interrupted, yet touching that segment of genes resulted in chaos-like static noise.]

["Wait, something’s not right..."]

[A barely noticeable anomaly flashed in the compound eyes of the Locust Calamity·Insect Emperor, and its antennae slightly trembled.]

[Although the ancient gene was intact and functioning normally, an indescribable unease surged deep within its heart.]

[That feeling was like a finely tuned instrument suddenly emitting faint static; though it did not affect the overall operation, it was impossible to ignore.]

[One must understand, the ancient gene was closely linked to its offspring, and through this genetic inheritance, it controlled the vast number of descendant swarms. This was its source of power and the foundation of its reign.]

[If this segment of gene had issues, the swarm consciousness of the locust calamity would instantly collapse, like a tall tower whose foundation had been removed, crumbling down, leaving the swarm completely brain-dead.]

[Yet every time it attempted to probe deeper into this gene segment, it encountered a bizarre "error." It was an irresolvable chaos, some imperceptible force obstructing its scrutiny.]

["A program bug?" The thought flashed in the mind of the Locust Calamity·Insect Emperor, but it quickly dismissed it. No, this was not a simple error but a deeper interference.]

[It dared not forcefully decode this gene segment. Even if it were a bug, as long as everything could still function normally, it would not easily take risks.]

[After all, this gene segment was critical to the survival of the swarm, and a slight misstep would result in irreversible disaster.]

["Gene garble?"]

[Bai Ze, standing nearby, keenly sensed the anomaly within the Locust Calamity·Insect Emperor.]

[Her eyes narrowed slightly, and information about the Box of Silence swiftly flashed through her mind.]

[Those twisted symbols, chaotic records, were identical to the present phenomenon.]

[Suddenly, she understood—within the cosmos, an inexplicable force was interfering with information, distorting reality.]

[Bai Ze’s gaze swept over everyone present, finally resting on the Locust Calamity·Insect Emperor, "If there’s a force of a Cosmic Wonder that can influence the cognition of the entire universe, it can only be—"]

["Yes, it’s the Eight Primordial Gems!!" The deep voice of the Radiant Flame King exploded like thunder in the silent room.]

["Blazing King, have you ever rebooted the universe?!" Bai Ze froze.]

["We had no choice." The Radiant Flame King slowly nodded, "Once ascended to a Radiant Life Form, everlasting and indestructible, do you know why only a few of us exist in the universe? Don’t you think there are too few Strongest in the Universe?"]

["The Ancient Celestial Court invasion?" Xuanming slightly frowned.]

["Though long ago, it’s correct."]

[The Radiant Flame King gave a dry laugh, "Since the First Generation Divine-level Civilization breached the ’Celestial Vault Wall’... external foes beyond the universe, besides the Ancient Celestial Court, Abyssal Dimension, the universe has experienced many world invasions in this period."]

["The First Twelve Ancient Gods united, and most worlds were crushed effortlessly, some reached a stalemate... But there were two survival crises, over half of the Twelve Ancient Gods perished, and the universe nearly collapsed."]

["We could only collect the Eight Primordial Gems to reboot the universe, but the bizarre thing is, during this period, information about deceased Radiant Life Forms disappeared forever."]

["What?! Dead?!" Jiu Yue was shocked.]

["Isn’t father revivable?" Xuanming froze, a trace of panic flashing in her eyes.]

[She had remained calm, believing in the possibility that as long as the Eight Primordial Gems were gathered and the universe was rebooted, everything could be restored. However, the words of the Radiant Flame King were like a cold shower, extinguishing her hope.]

["Sacrifice is inevitable. This is... the mission of you ’Pioneers.’"]

[The Radiant Flame King glanced at Xuanming with a hint of apology in his eyes.]

{"Child, I’m sorry. We’ve collected six Primordial Gems, only two more are needed to reboot the universe, but the Abyssal Dimension suddenly descended madly, everything happened too abruptly..."]

[Bai Ze’s expression froze instantly as she had once promised everyone a perfect ending, confidently assuring them that everything would get better.]

[Bai Ze stood in place, frantically scratching her head, it was not going well, things were indeed not going well, she was about to break her promise so soon!]

["Wait, the Cosmic Center already has six Primordial Gems?!" Xuanming’s voice suddenly rose, fixating on the Radiant Flame King.]

["Yes." The Radiant Flame King nodded, "Every time the universe is rebooted, survivors immediately collect the scattered Primordial Gems throughout the universe and store them at the Cosmic Center as a precaution."]

["But this time... as you know. Perhaps due to overuse, the Void Gemstone unexpectedly awakened, becoming a ghost network life form, then joined the Abyssal Dimension on its own..."]

["However, with the Soul Refining Demon Venerable’s Void Gemstone and the Phoenix Gemstone on Master Yan, we already have eight Primordial Gems..."]

[Xuanming interrupted the Radiant Flame King’s words, pointing to the Crimson Sun millions of light-years away, asking, "Then what about the Gem of Destruction on the Demon Dragon?"]

["Uh?" Bai Ze was stunned for a moment, various thoughts flashed through her mind, "The Ninth Primordial Gem?"]

["No, no, no, if the Profound Truth Demon Emperor’s words are true, and Primordial Gems are the Harmonizer Remains, beings like the Master of the Demon Abyss. Then... who killed the eight Harmonizers? And who turned their bodies into Primordial Gems?"]