Light Fortress Chapter 1895 - 2: Lord of Love’s Dreamscape (Part 3)

~5 minute read · 1,219 words
Previously on Light Fortress...
Gu Shen learns from Turing that the "Deep Sea" is not merely a place but a new system that can be created, and that Chu Ling's spirit is destined to become the second "Deep Sea" to survive. Turing's spirit dissipates, urging Gu Shen to find the "Dead Sea Ancient Scrolls" in the "Old World" to save Chu Ling. Meanwhile, a colossal "Initial Number" ship approaches, absorbing debris and source energy.

Adding fuel to the furnace.

As for the "side effects" brought about by absorbing chaotic source matter, they will be blocked by Miracle Silver. As long as large black holes are avoided, and one doesn’t deliberately collide with relics, this gigantic boat in the Old World is practically an epic vessel that can "roam" freely.

And the Source Energy Boat of the North Continent.

Before the Initial, it was like a tiny shrimp.

"Target aura detected."

"Repeating, target aura detected..."

"Should we proceed with the capture?"

The bronze hall reflected the visual screen surrounding the Initial. Bai Xiu sat at the center of the hall, looking at the vast dark void, furrowing his brows.

The Initial system showed that Gu Shen’s Extraordinary Aura was near.

But... only the aura was visible, not the person.

Bai Xiu’s spiritual power was unleashed to its utmost, yet still couldn’t see Gu Shen’s exact figure; instead, he saw a lone airship.

"... Proceed with the capture."

After deliberating for a moment, Bai Xiu said, "Please incorporate that Source Energy Boat into the Initial."

The Initial’s giant energy shield opened a small gap, the force field diffused like the Divine Throne releasing a domain, and within seconds, it swallowed this tiny Source Energy Boat.

The wind and snow howled, and this Source Energy Boat landed in a simulated scene of glaciers and snowfields.

The next moment, Bai Xiu instantly appeared above the snowfield.

"This Source Energy Boat is wrapped in ancient script, its defense is very tight..."

Alf arrived at the snowfield along with Bai Xiu. It circled the airship, clicking its tongue in admiration: "At a glance, you can tell this is Turing’s handiwork."

Setting out together with Alf.

Bai Xiu already learned about what transpired during these long years on the Initial.

Submerged for hundreds of years, the Initial only accommodated a few guests.

So the "new events" that happened here are indeed rare, easy to comprehend, and concerning Turing’s matters... Alf didn’t hide anything either. In its view, there’s nothing in this world that must be concealed.

Turing lived for a long time and was skilled in creation, even capable of repairing systems left by the Lord of Melting Iron.

Before Gu Shen and Gu Xiaoman arrived, the Initial only had this one "guest."

But Turing was a person with a lot of tricks up his sleeve, full of clever ideas.

Every time he came to the Initial, he would always take something away.

Thus Alf didn’t particularly like this guy... But the so-called "dislike" was just a saying, as Alf knew in its heart that without Turing, the Initial wouldn’t have maintained its state so well, and in recent years, it even underwent several minor upgrades.

Alf understood Turing well, as well as the ancient script he left behind.

Ancient script was originally a medium used by Starship Civilization to communicate with Extraordinary Power.

A moment later, the Source Energy Boat’s cabin opened.

Bai Xiu stepped in quickly and immediately saw the empty interior... and the two people embracing.

His expression suddenly turned peculiar.

Miss Chu Ling... holding the Divine Infant.

Miss Chu should be stationed in Qingzhong Cemetery.

As for the Divine Infant, according to Bai Xiu’s knowledge, after the Sang Island mission ended, the Divine Infant was transferred to the Dadu District.

No matter what, these two shouldn’t appear in the Old World.

But this wasn’t the most peculiar thing in his heart.

Miss Chu’s face was pale, eyes tightly closed, seemingly immersed in the Spiritual World—

On the other side.

The Divine Infant was staring with big eyes, staring intently at him, as if wanting to speak.

What the heck is this?

Bai Xiu’s impression of the "Divine Infant" was quite clear; when they met on Sang Island, this infant seemed like an empty shell, unable to speak, with a blank look no matter whom it gazed upon. But how come it feels alive now?

Moreover... those piercing eyes, why do they look somewhat like those of a certain old acquaintance of mine?

The ever-chattering Alf suddenly became extremely quiet.

Upon seeing Chu Ling.

It suddenly froze, suspended in the air.

"What’s the matter?" Bai Xiu asked.

"Like..."

Alf circled Chu Ling, its voice trembling.

"Too much alike."

...

...

Chu Ling’s spirit was plunged into a sealed state.

But... the Divine Infant wasn’t.

After a quick exploration inside the Source Energy Boat, discovering a living "being," although unable to speak, with the idea of trying, Alf created a Spiritual Link for it.

Unexpectedly, the moment the Spiritual Link was established, someone joined!

"Swish!"

In the Spiritual World, Gu Shen finally manifested his true form, not appearing as an "infant."

Little Xiuzi looked at the Gu Shen before him, his expression complicated.

"How did you... change into this appearance?"

For ten days running, to bypass Deep Sea surveillance, Bai Xiu had been navigating through the Old World void.

Thus, he was forced to break the link with the Five Continents, unaware of the events that transpired during this time.

Gu Shen sighed softly, speaking helplessly: "Just think of it as me being forced to possess the ’Divine Infant.’

Now is not the time to explain these messy matters.

Too much has happened these days, and the urgent matter is to resolve Chu Ling’s spiritual issue.

"Miss Chu’s spirit seems to be unstable."

Bai Xiu did not pursue further; he also sensed the crux of the problem: "You’ve just experienced a battle in the Spiritual World... I don’t see any signs of her waking?"

"Miss Chu’s spirit... is collapsing."

Before Gu Shen could speak.

Alf whispered, "Without a ’divine miracle,’ she won’t wake, let alone revival; in a few days, it will be complete spiritual annihilation, reduced to nothingness."

Gu Shen took a deep breath, murmured: "You are correct..."

Chu Ling’s spirit retention time will last longer than Alf’s estimate, as he still had the Pure Land to harbor lost souls.

Yet, even the Pure Land cannot alter the outcome.

She is different from other deceased.

Netherworld King Authority can’t save Chu Ling.

But what about other authorities?

Gu Shen believed that divine miracles exist in this world. The spirit left behind by the Lord of Love could linger for a thousand years in dream...

Perhaps the same miracle could happen to Chu Ling.

Gu Shen looked up: "Alf, remember our previous agreement?"

"Certainly."

The small cube suspended above the Spiritual World responded calmly.

The last time Gu Shen brought Gu Xiaoman to the Initial, it promised to fulfill Gu Shen’s three requests, and the third request... Gu Shen hadn’t mentioned yet.

"I want..."

Gu Shen’s words were interrupted by Alf.

"Alright, I know what you want to say."

Alf said leisurely: "You wish to ask me to bring this ’Miss Chu’ to the bronze hall to see if the dream left by the Lord of Love can preserve her remaining spirit."

Gu Shen was stunned.

"No need to waste this request."

"Even without you asking, I would do this..."

Alf paused slightly.

Its tone was significant: "Because she resembles the Lord of Love too much."