Collapse Iron Live Broadcast Connects All Worlds, Scares Wuzhan Away at the Beginning Chapter 111

「Several people entered the door, but hadn’t walked far before they were stopped by a Mara-Struck soldier.」

「I didn’t expect even the Divination Commission’s abode to be infiltrated to this extent. No wonder the gate was sealed.」

「With so many strong people gathered on the Astral Express, a mere Mara-Struck soldier is like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. It was beaten into oblivion in no time.」

「The group continued forward, and a massive formation appeared on the platform in the distance. Countless intricate runes, like nimble fish, darted through the mechanisms, operating tirelessly, dazzling the eyes.」

「“Ahead is the Divination Commission’s pride and joy, the large-scale Jade Abacus Calculation Terminal—the (Qióng Guān Formation),” Qingque explained to everyone with pride.」

「“Along the way, I’ve heard people mention the term ‘Jade Abacus’ from time to time, Miss Qingque, what is a Jade Abacus?” Welt asked with curiosity.」

「“Jade Abacus… well, it’s a Jade Abacus.” Qingque was momentarily at a loss for words, “Mr. Yang asks a good question, allow me to think about it first…”」

「Qingque lowered her head and pondered for a moment before saying leisurely, “The book ‘ (Yì Jìng Kuī Ào)’ says this, ‘Inscribe patterns on living jade, divination wands know the mysteries.’ Just like engraving a seal, the artisans of the Xianzhou Crafting Commission inscribe trillions of runes invisible to the naked eye within the jade crystal lattice, and then embed them into various mechanisms, allowing them to operate according to the designed intentions.”」

「“Some Jade Abacuses can be small enough to be kept in bracelets and jewelry, while the large ones are installed in formations, used to deduce variables, and learn from the past to know the future.”」

「Qingque looked at the formation behind her, which resembled a palace complex, “Like this Qióng Guān Formation, whether it’s the evolution of natural laws or the metabolism of human emotions, as long as there is enough information, it can answer any question.”」

“Trillions of runes… hand-carved?”

On Mount Aocang, a certain woman famous for her mechanisms and runes was completely stunned. She recognized each of these six words individually, but when combined, they were completely foreign to her.

Even as an adeptus with thousands of years of experience in rune carving, she still needs to be careful and cautious when working… any mistake could invalidate the entire rune, resulting in wasted effort.

In private, she has also studied auxiliary mechanisms, but even with the assistance of mechanisms and the use of adeptal energy, she could not possibly hand-carve “trillions” of runes. This amount of work… is far beyond what an “adeptus” can do.

Even Emperor Rex Lapis himself would be amazed, right?

“Isn’t that an exaggeration? How could human hands carve such a large number of runes?” Moon Carver frowned, as he is also a rune master and understands the weight of Qingque’s words.

Honestly, he could completely understand the concept of “trillions” of runes if it were the achievement of one of the Aeons in the universe.

After all, whether it is the Aeon of Abundance or Preservation, or the Erudition… any one of them is outrageous enough. But if it’s the work of humans… it’s hard for him to accept.

This means that the humans on the Xianzhou have achieved something that these adepti find incredible.

“Hehe, you two, don’t underestimate humans.”

Mountain Shaper, who was drinking tea, laughed, “Didn’t you notice? How big is that Qióng Guān Formation specifically?”

Cloud Retainer followed his direction and saw that the Qióng Guān Formation shown in the light curtain was only a corner. The formation had three more formation eyes, and its area almost covered the entire Divination Commission.

“The entire Qióng Guān Formation is composed of mechanisms and runes. I’m afraid this is far from the effort of one or two generations of Xianzhou people, but the crystallization of thousands of years of human wisdom.”

Mountain Shaper smiled helplessly, “Even if we live longer, how can we compete with the wisdom and experience passed down by billions of people from generation to generation? Besides, the Xianzhou people themselves live long enough…”

“Instead of questioning their wisdom, shouldn’t you two place your curiosity elsewhere? For example: how do the runes they inscribe differ from ours?”

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“It is said that the runes and principles within were inquired from the ‘ (Biàn Zhì Tiān Jūn)’ Erudition. Its profundity is such that only the Head of the Divination Commission can understand it thoroughly.”

“Isn’t this just a computer?” Stelle pointed out sharply.

March 7th also reacted, “That’s right, but the name Jade Abacus sounds much better. Moreover, where do ordinary computers have such a mysterious origin? This is technology personally instructed by the Erudition…”

“There’s no need to dwell on the debate over names. As long as the mechanism can operate effectively, what’s the difference between a Jade Abacus and a computer?”

Qingque’s mentality was quite open-minded, “Just like today, as long as someone brings you here, it doesn’t matter whether it’s Qingque or Baique.”

After speaking, Qingque led everyone to the bottom of the Qióng Guān Formation.

Fu Xuan was there talking to a projection of Jing Yuan.

“Fu Qing, how’s the progress?”

Fu Xuan sighed lightly, “The tides rise and fall between Qian and Zhen. There will be misfortune, no benefit.”

Jing Yuan seemed to be used to it and said helplessly, “Fu Qing, speak human language, please.”

“Disaster is imminent.” Fu Xuan said gloomily, “The Qióng Guān Formation has stopped, the runes are dim, and there are Stellaron-infected evils within the department that have not been eliminated. The Cloud Knights are busy protecting the people, and I want to restore the formation, but I have no available troops. In this situation, I still have to deal with the Stellaron Hunters handed over by the General. Isn’t that a disaster?”

“To restrain the Stellaron Hunters who can observe the future, we must have Fu Qing, who can predict the future. As for manpower assistance—how could I not be prepared?”

As soon as the General finished speaking, Qingque had already arrived with the people.

“This personnel arrangement and dispatch… worthy of being the Xianzhou General, truly deserving of the title ‘ (Miào Wú Yí Suàn).’”

Inside the Coral Palace, Kokomi marveled at General Jing Yuan’s planning and arrangements. In his eyes, it seemed that all matters, big and small, were planned and arranged in his mind, and he only needed to move the pieces.

As the Divine Priestess of Watatsumi Island, her duties are highly consistent with those of General Jing Yuan—responsible for the people’s livelihood on the island and dealing with related military issues.

Kokomi can understand why General Jing Yuan always looks like he hasn’t woken up… anyone who has truly experienced it knows that this is definitely a job that drastically reduces energy.

“Coral Palace Lady, does General Jing Yuan carry a brocade bag with him?” Gorou asked suspiciously, “In case of an emergency or an unexpected change…”

As he spoke, he took out a brocade bag that he carried with him, containing a complete collection of brocade bags that had been revised hundreds of times.

Kokomi immediately lowered her head embarrassedly, her pink cheeks suddenly turning red—for the first time, she felt that the complete collection of brocade bags she had racked her brains to create was quite childish.

Why hadn’t she thought of it before… when it really comes to a critical moment, who would have the mind to flip through a thick brocade bag?

It’s better not to have a brocade bag than to have Gorou and the others believe in it completely.