Light Fortress Chapter 2011 - 58: "Why Don’t You Refine All Three of These?" (Part 2)

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Previously on Light Fortress...
Gu Shen returns to reality within the airship, witnessing the 'Origin Will' – a colossal humanoid black hole – being consumed by Chi Huo. Mr. Turing reveals this black hole, which has existed for nearly ten thousand years, is part of the 'Time Dojo.' Gu Shen, now slightly more mature, leaves the airship and sees his companions trapped within the black hole but safe. Guided by Turing, Gu Shen enters the 'Time Dojo,' a vast void filled with countless mirrors reflecting different versions of himself, described as a 'Super Divine Artifact' with inherent flaws and an inconsistent time flow. Turing explains that the 'end' of the Exile Array was placed in the most stable time flow area of the Time Dojo to protect Zhou Jiren.

Gu Shen’s expression became grave.

"So... when I was transported here, had the ’acceleration’ in the outside world already started?"

"Yes."

Mr. Turing calmly said, "It has been a long time outside. Using the ’Exile Array’ to deceive the [Deep Sea] and make it sense the oddity in the time flow is a crucial step."

The [Deep Sea] has an independent evaluation system.

As the creator, Turing knows how to deceive the [Deep Sea]...

Yet no matter how seamless the plan, there must be a cost. And the price of this deception was that although Gu Shen only took three restarts to see through the Dream, it still consumed a vast amount of time.

Gu Shen remained silent for a moment and accepted this reality.

The time for "Chi Huo" to grow cannot be shortened!

He wants to restore his combat power...

He must pass through a certain amount of "time"!

Gu Shen looked at Mr. Turing and solemnly asked, "So all these years... you have been in this Dojo?"

He already knew that among Mr. Turing’s complete ancient script inventory, there exists an incredible technique called the "Clone Technique."

The Tundra Tomb Master, Duolu River Traveler, and Tianshui are all just one of Turing’s many identities.

And the one waiting for him inside the Time Dojo at this moment is just one of Turing’s clones!

"Of course."

"Dissecting the soul and learning knowledge requires a long time."

Turing extended two fingers and lightly tapped his head, smiling: "How could the Five Continents Civilization develop something like the [Deep Sea] in a mere six hundred years?"

The Five Continents Civilization, surviving a cataclysm, achieved the cross-era creation of the [Deep Sea] within six hundred years of development.

It was not due to luck.

It was because Turing continuously dissected the wisdom left by the Starship Civilization within the Time Dojo, thus giving the Five Continents Civilization an unprecedented chance for transformation.

"After a long journey, I realized that the only way to save humanity is to stand higher than the Starship Civilization."

Turing lowered his eyes and smiled, saying, "But the time the Five Continents had was too short. I had no choice but to take a gamble."

He succeeded.

The [Deep Sea] is an evolving AI of unlimited potential that even the Starship Civilization had never possessed.

But he also failed.

Because even he, the creator, was expelled from the territory by the [Deep Sea]!

However, this so-called "failure" seems to further validate the success of the [Deep Sea]. This AI model, which absorbs Transcendent’s computing power to constantly evolve, is unprecedented!

"From today on, this Dojo will be handed over to you."

Turing looked at Gu Shen with deep meaning, placing both hands on his shoulders: "I will provide you with an array pattern to leave the Time Dojo. At the end of the [Old World], a nearly intact starship is moored. This is the starship that the Lord of Melting Iron fell from back then, and I have spent hundreds of years repairing it. This starship can carry you back to the Five Continents. This time you can truly experience ’returning home,’ and the shackles of the Divine Infant can be ’neutralized’ through cultivation within the Time Dojo."

This game is interlinked at every step.

Gu Shen opened his mouth to speak but ultimately stopped.

"I have indeed done a lot..."

Turing guessed what Gu Shen was thinking.

His eyes were full of comfort as he patted the young man’s shoulder and said, "But actually, the most important thing is your own determination. If you hadn’t grown, my plan wouldn’t have been like this."

"What was your original plan?"

Gu Shen curiously asked.

"If the growth speed of the Divine Infant was not fast enough, I would have sought to arrange for someone else to enter the Time Dojo..."

Turing softly said, "And now, it seems, the most suitable candidate on the Five Continents would be Bai Xiu."

Little Xiuzi!

Gu Shen’s eyes lit up, indeed... Bai Xiu is the most talented Transcendent of this generation on the Five Continents! His [Thunder Realm Walker] is a top ability that can rival [Chi Huo], and besides that, his various performances have been extraordinary. It’s just a pity that he encountered Gu Shen, and what Gu Shen had more than Bai Xiu was merely the luck of the chosen one.

"[Thunder Realm Walker] naturally matches Extinguishing Candle."

Turing slowly said, "If Bai Xiu could find ’Extinguishing Candle,’ then he would qualify to step into the Time Dojo... Whether it’s him or you, it’s actually the same. No matter how outstanding you are, you must complete certain prerequisites to trigger this final ’gambit.’ Congratulations, Gu Shen, your speed was faster than his."

"Did I really fuse the Netherworld Fire?"

Gu Shen rubbed his forehead and reluctantly said, "I suppose that counts as good luck, right?"

This Netherworld Fire was designated by the previous Netherworld King to be left for him.

Whether he wants it or not, he must take it!

Sometimes Gu Shen even feels troubled... because of fusing the Netherworld Fire, he has encountered quite a few "unlucky things"!

"Netherworld Fire?"

Turing’s tone carried a hint of teasing as he looked at Gu Shen and seriously asked, "You don’t think that qualifying for the Time Dojo is about becoming a ’Divine Throne’ or having an origin, do you?"

Gu Shen was stunned.

He had practiced for a time in the "spatial-temporal turbulence" zone of the Initial, thinking that cultivating in a place with abnormal time flow was best done with an origin protecting the body.

Regarding the Time Dojo, this Super Divine Artifact...

For someone worthy of Turing betting on "future destiny," shouldn’t they at least be a leader?

"Over six hundred years, those qualified to know the exact location of the Time Dojo are fewer than the fingers of one hand. They not only need top-notch strength but also must possess wisdom, courage, fortune, and a sufficiently broad mind."

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