Sky-cracking Rider
Chapter 1069 - 1050: Seeds of Hope
In reality, size doesn't hold much significance for a "Boundary Pearl" containing a vast life space. In the three-dimensional world, it appears spherical, but it takes other forms in different dimensions. When matched to an alchemical artifact disguised as a health bracelet, it shrinks to a diameter of less than 1cm, symmetrically paired with a Super Star Crystal of identical size, both transparent and clear, making it difficult for outsiders to discern the difference. Most would assume they're decorative, without realizing one is a special crystal storing Crystal Energy, and the other contains a vast life space.
Once the health bracelet alchemical artifact is on the left wrist and the Spiritual Imprint is recorded, it can no longer be removed unless the person passes away, allowing the dissipating Spiritual Imprint to be claimed by another.
Compared to the "Spatial Branding" that even cutting off a hand can't remove, this design allows the bracelet to be inherited by descendants, ensuring Chen Fei's vast life space won't just disappear along with him, which would be a waste.
The simulated Constant Star Light Source alchemical artifact hasn't yet embedded the Light Elemental Holy Crystal or set up the large Target Low Temperature Nuclear Fusion Energy Tower, awaiting activation within the Boundary Pearl's life space instead.
After all, the Pure Light Sparrow flock still requires the Light Elemental Holy Crystal for gathering and refining Light Elemental System energy, and the alchemical artifact's necessary high-mass Super Star Crystal is still synthesizing, which takes time.
Until Socotra Island's supply plan nears completion and the number of airships dwindles, Chen Fei releases the Pure Light Sparrows trapped inside the giant battleship. The sparrows flood out of the opened hatches, resembling a black cloud, then split into small groups spiraling above the camp.
Including those sporadically sent by various sovereignties, the flock surrounding Xiao Jiu exceeds five thousand. Pure Light Sparrows aren't considered advantageous exotic species on Blue Star and often lose to native species in competition, making their numbers few. They're scattered, always flying about, and various animal protection groups add to the chaos, making them hard to catch.
Sovereigns, after much effort, end up catching lots of useless greedy birds, while social criticism sprays all sorts of complaints, feeling unrewarded. Sending fewer than two thousand during this period was the extent of their efforts.
"Hmm? The 'Rookie' airship has grown larger!"
Yawning, Heseman Brown steps out of his house, shields his eyes with a hand, and curiously eyes the camp's largest airship, feeling its size is noticeably larger than yesterday.
He then sees several of his kids sneaking around trying to lure sparrows with breadcrumbs in the camp, takes a deep breath, and suddenly shouts: "Daisen, Johnny, what are you doing?! I said not to mess with those birds!"
The nearly five thousand Pure Light Sparrows make a ruckus within and around the camp, disturbing people's morning peace. Those courageous enough even snatch breakfast from humans, yet no one dares express dissatisfaction.
Even half of the sparrows would be formidable; anyone wise recognizes what to provoke and what not to.
The few young kids tremble in fright, hastily dash away, while the smallest stands her ground, bursting into tears.
"Hesse! You've scared Little Johnny!"
Heseman Brown's wife walks out of the two-story house, displeased, picks up her crying youngest son, comforts him, and carries him back inside, adding to the morning chaos.
This isn't just the Brown family's issue; many of the people Ginny brought also have mischievous kids. Adults are watchful, wishing they could cage the disobedient ones.
"I'm headed to work!"
Mumbling weakly, Heseman Brown connects directly with the Artificial Intelligence AI "Adam," vanishing on the spot.
At this time, by Chen Fei's side is Earth Element War Professional Dang Wei Jun, rotating shifts with an S-Class Superpower User.
Socotra Island is isolated, maintaining a military force in the camp offers security, so in most cases, someone from either Heseman Brown or Dang Wei Jun suffices to deter any threatening force from approaching Chen Fei.
Seeing Heseman Brown appear in the room, the Earth Element Battle Qi from Dang Wei Jun dissipates, he nods, vacates the position near Chen Fei, and leaves to rest.
Chen Fei sits at a desk projecting three-dimensional holographic images. Ahead lies a fully enclosed biochemical lab capsule; across transparent, double-layered bulletproof walls, one can clearly see numerous devices scanning an egg-shaped item on a pedestal—brought from Antalu Planet's "Seed Nest" McKenny for research given its uncertain nature, requiring expert consultation.
After many days of studies, they're about to uncover the answer.
"Internally, this isn't an embryo egg but a plant seed containing unimaginable genetic information."
The expert team used various instruments and devices for detection, ultimately providing a preliminary judgment answer.
Blue Star Civilization's understanding of the "Sagari" civilization remains limited, even with more in biological research, falling short compared to the primary developmental routes of parasitic species' civilization.
With technical personnel's assistance, Chen Fei roughly grasps the data from the holographic projections, muttering to himself: "Is this the seed of hope?"
If guessed correctly, it should be a "Seed Nest" seed.
Who would think a "Seed Nest" incubating various organisms is a plant.
"A 'Seed Nest'? McKenny's next generation?"
Not only Chen Fei—but Miyoshi Xuesen alongside comes to the same conclusion—naturally adept at solving mysteries, easily deducing closest answers from McKenny's intentions.
"Is this the essence of 'Sagari' civilization?"
Present experts exchange glances, eyeing each other as they light up, feeling they've truly hit every techie's sweet spot. Even souls seem ready to jump out in their excitement, reaching exhilarated heights.
Given the "Seed Nest" uniqueness, possessing seeds potentially containing all "Sagari" civilization genetic information (likely), could allow Blue Star Civilization to learn all parasitic species' secrets—and weaknesses are just bonus.
"McKenny is intelligent, different from other 'Seed Nests'; can you control this 'Seed Nest'?"
Chen Fei can't resist dousing the ready-to-burn specialists with cold water; if they don't cool down, a real wet festival is inbound.
The cold splash truly arrives timely, as eager experts reluctantly enter sage mode, faces turning pale—emotionally drained, lifeless.
Unable to manage even unconscious "Seed Nests", what about conscious ones? Once this seed sprouts and grows, nobody knows the future—likely not aligned with Blue Star Civilization's wishes—an unlikely misstep risk is high, akin to film and novel plots, reality presenting grim scenarios.
"Are you folks... capable or not?"
Chen Fei summoned (sovereignty-paid) this expert group to solve problems, not create them.
"How can it not be done? It must be done!"
Harvard's top experts staunchly push on, internally nervous yet staunchly defending their capability.
"Your capability, not happening!"
East University's professor first hands over figurative pointed remarks but pats his chest to affirm tackling difficulties and making challenges where needed.
Ultimately, still inadequate!
A Shuimu University PhD regrettably states: "This seed shows no spiritual power response; otherwise, we might use Psychic Series ability users to control it! Perhaps try incubating, maybe imprinting effect activates—and post-birth education establishes correct human values—perhaps some control possible."
Biological births involve brief first-seen-object imprints considered parental—irreversible upon such cognition—known as "imprint effect", affecting lower beings, humans inclusive.
"Stop it!"
"No!"
"No! No! No! No!"
...
This brazen suggestion immediately meets collective refutation.
Once hatched and activated, unforeseen events lurk in the unknown—the most terrifying aspect. If "Sagari" civilization doesn't consume Blue Star Civilization, Blue Star People might inadvertently self-annihilate.
Blue Star existed for countless years, witnessing multiple civilization epochs—all now vanished—so self-destruction probability is significant.