579: Chapter 627 Standing at the Pinnacle of the Universe in the Name of Humanity

Within the conference room of the 99th Realm.

All the nobles watched as Azure, having crashed into the [Game], rose to their feet in unison, their faces beneath their masks filled with astonishment.

At the head of the room.

The Canghai Noble reprimanded, "Azure, stop this at once!"

The [Game] was a creation of the unknown.

Even for beings like them, who possessed over 90% of God-level Civilizations, it was impossible to fully decipher the [Game].

Azure's actions were tantamount to seeking death.

In truth, if he were to die by his own hand, it wouldn't matter much.

After all, each noble was an independent entity of their own civilization; the death of another noble had nothing to do with them.

However, forcibly breaking into the [Game]—such a thing had never happened before.

No one knew what would happen next.

If they lost control, and the unknown [Game] collapsed as a result, what would happen then?

At this moment, the nobles' feelings could be described from a human perspective:

It was like watching a fellow being dance before a "supernova."

But whether the "supernova" would explode, collapse, or be recklessly impacted...

Once the [Game]'s structure collapsed, would the resulting energy affect the 99th Realm?

Or even affect all 108 Realms of the Known Universe?

The nobles dared not imagine.

At this moment, the immense energy transformed by Azure collided with the energy that formed the [Game].

The energy released by the two reduced the entire conference room to nothing.

The nobles cursed inwardly and immediately scattered in retreat.

Number 1379 was also enveloped by the raised hand of the Noble Tike, along with the Chief Steward, and they swiftly retreated.

"Huh?"

Number 1379 watched as the cosmic light and shadow continuously flashed by around them, realizing they were retreating at near-light speed, and felt somewhat bewildered.

"C-Chief Steward, what's going to happen next?"

Number 1379 asked, his voice trembling slightly.

Beneath the robe, darkness stirred, and the Chief Steward sighed helplessly:

"I don't know."

How could a demigod like him know about something that even God-level Civilizations like Fama and Tike had to avoid?

What would happen next was already unpredictable.

"Will the Azure Noble die?" Number 1379 asked timidly.

The Chief Steward was utterly helpless.

He was being asked about things he didn't know again.

But just then, the Noble Tike spoke up:

"He is most likely dead."

"The [Game] originates from unknown energy."

"Even we are unclear about how terrifying the energy contained within the unknown universe truly is."

"But one thing is certain: our universe has been expanding continuously and is still growing to this day."

"One can imagine that unknown energy is far more terrifying than known energy."

"Therefore, colliding with unknown energy carries a high probability of death."

"Then why did he..." Number 1379 couldn't understand.

If death was highly likely, why would he attempt to forcibly break into the [Game]?

"Just a sore loser, that's all."

The Noble Fama gathered nearby and snorted coldly.

"Even if he hadn't broken in, the rules of the Known Universe would have confiscated all his resources and given them to me."

"Even as a God-level being, without resources, he would be nothing but an empty shell."

This was akin to a national machine.

No matter how advanced the technology or how formidable the weapons and equipment, without resources, everything would be useless.

Tanks couldn't move, planes couldn't take off, and aircraft carriers could only rot away in harbors.

Thus, while Azure appeared reckless, he was merely attempting to evade the rules of the Known Universe.

After all, failure meant destruction.

But if he succeeded, he could continue to survive.

However, this would only bring misery to the other nobles.

Now, as they watched the continuously expanding energy wave, their expressions beneath their masks were exceptionally grim.

Wherever the energy wave passed, matter and energy were reduced to dust.

Generally speaking, matter and energy do not completely disappear.

They transform from one form into another.

That's right! Even God-level Civilizations must abide by the law of conservation of energy.

Yet now, all matter and energy covered by the energy wave had vanished.

Fama clicked his tongue, saying, "By the way, whose territory is this?"

"I feel a bit sorry for him."

"With matter and energy disappearing, resources are constantly diminishing."

"It belongs to Canghai," the Noble Fude also gathered nearby and replied.

"Hahaha!" Fama laughed out loud.

"Doesn't that mean Canghai wants to kill Azure right now?"

"This is no laughing matter, Fama," Dainike also arrived beside the group.

"The diameter of the energy wave has already reached 2 billion light-years and is still expanding."

"If this continues, I fear our territories will also be affected."

Upon hearing this, Fama immediately stopped laughing and began cursing Azure instead.

But just then, something unusual occurred.

The continuously expanding energy fluctuation suddenly began to contract.

Simultaneously, at the center.

Azure, transformed into a massive energy cluster, completely entered the live stream—that is, inside the game.

Everything returned to calm once more.

Only a void spanning over 2 billion light-years bore witness to what had just transpired here.

"He got in?!"

Fama was surprised.

The Azure Noble had actually succeeded in entering the [Game].

The group of nobles hurriedly turned their attention to the [Game]'s live stream.

...

Inside the game.

In the territory of the Mecha Armor Race.

An Ke raised his hand, collecting one [core] after another into his palm.

These [cores] all came from S-Class Civilization contestants.

He wasn't crushing these [cores] to use them now.

Instead, he was converting them all into energy or resources that belonged to him.

In short, he was transforming the power from the [Game] into a force he could control.

However, the [cores] dropped by the three S-Class Civilization contestants only increased the ability of An Ke's [Natural Affinity]—which controlled 65% of the Known Universe's fundamental power—by 0.01%.

"So little?"

An Ke was somewhat taken aback.

If that were the case, even if he converted all the [cores] from the current civilization contestants...

Would the increase likely be less than 1%?

An Ke chuckled wryly.

He wasn't too bothered, though.

After all, in the current elimination stage, he was already invincible.

Whether his strength improved quickly or not didn't matter too much.

Following the destruction of diamond, Super Lord, Wild Demon Vine, and the Mecha Armor Race...

The planets belonging to these four civilizations were completely shattered.

It is worth mentioning that...

The [Game] provided rewards.

However, the rewards at this stage were negligible for An Ke.

That was just fine.

Having directly jumped to level 65, the resources and energy available at this stage could no longer satisfy him.

Although [Natural Affinity] would continue to level up on its own...

The estimated time to reach level 66 was about 163...

Years!

That's right.

Not "days," but "years."

"Master!"

"your esteemed father!"

"lord terminal."

Little Roman, Kuku, and Nicole approached An Ke, bowing respectfully.

lord terminal?

Alright, alright, another strange title had been added.

An Ke realized he now had an unusually large number of "personas."

Gathering his thoughts, An Ke smiled at Little Roman and Kuku:

"Didn't I say before that I would let you join me in seizing victory in the Elimination Round?"

"Now, I'm here to fulfill that promise."

"Are you willing to become human?"

"To stand at the peak of the universe in the name of humanity."