Zhang Chen received a communication beacon that also consisted of two metal rods, inscribed with indecipherable patterns.
However, the function of a communication beacon was to transmit from one location to another within the same world. Furthermore, both ends of the transmission required corresponding communication beacons.
These two metal rods, with their different patterns and a faint blue glow, were clearly distinct from the standard communication beacon.
Zhang Chen gazed at the metal rod for a moment.
Soon, a line of prompts slowly appeared:
[Communication Beacon 2.0, capable of opening spacetime portals between parallel worlds and the main world.]
A communication beacon that could open parallel worlds?
The main world represented the Shui Lan Star world where Zhang Chen was currently located, while parallel worlds referred to other similar worlds.
The woman without a ring indeed might have come from a parallel world voluntarily. This was because anyone who, like Zhang Chen, had passively穿越 (crossed over), would possess a ring.
“Seeking refuge by finding a god. Does that mean, to them, our world is what they call the ‘God Realm’?” Zhang Wenwen tried to comprehend the woman’s logic, saying.
“Perhaps we can go and see!”
“Regardless, this communication beacon that opens the gateway to parallel worlds is a product of the progressive faction!”
“This means this item doesn't belong to their world; it was left behind by the progressive faction after they entered this world!”
“As for why they left it… it's likely because the progressive faction intends to return to this world.”
“After all, every time a gateway to a parallel world is opened, the world on the other side is random.”
“Even Xiao Ruan cannot guarantee opening the gateway to the same world every time. The progressive faction’s technology, mimicked through bionics, naturally cannot achieve this either.”
“But they are clever, knowing to use communication beacons to lock onto parallel worlds.”
“This world might contain something the progressive faction desires!” Zhang Chen analyzed layer by layer, like unraveling silk.
As he reached the end of his analysis, he suddenly had a realization.
That’s right, this world must be very important to the progressive faction, otherwise, there would be no need to leave behind beacons. They even allowed people from that world to travel back to the main world. There must be a significant reason!
As for encountering danger and seeking divine rescue and the like… Hmph… Utterly baseless!
According to Yang Shanhai’s previous notes, the progressive faction had destroyed hundreds of worlds. How could they suddenly develop goodwill towards humans of a particular world?!
When things are out of the ordinary, there is bound to be trouble!
“Then… should I interrogate her more strictly?” Fan Yiyi asked.
“No need, it’s simpler if I ask her directly!” Zhang Chen said, pushing open the door and entering the room.
“Everyone else go out for now. I’ll have a private chat with her!”
“And untie her too!” Zhang Chen added.
“Untie her? What if this woman is dangerous…” Fan Yiyi said hesitantly.
“Dangerous? Someone who can’t even escape from the belly of the Abyssal Tentacle, how dangerous can she be?” Zhang Chen said with a smile.
“This… also true…” Fan Yiyi nodded slightly awkwardly, untied the woman, and then quickly called everyone out.
Escaping from the belly of the Abyssal Tentacle… Those words… perhaps everyone present couldn’t do that…
But then, Zhang Chen could resolve the true god of the Abyssal Tentacle in two moves; he was an apex combatant. If he were to encounter danger, then the entire city would be in peril.
After everyone had left, only Zhang Chen and the black-haired woman opposite him remained in the room. Because the library’s reading room had excellent soundproofing, the entire room instantly fell silent.
It was so quiet that Zhang Chen could hear her breathing, even her heartbeat.
“They all call you True God?” the woman suddenly spoke, asking tentatively.
“Well… they just call me that. In reality, I’m just an ordinary person!” Zhang Chen spread his hands, saying with a look of helplessness.
“It’s great that I could find you, Lord True God. Our world is in danger and needs your help!”
“When the previous god visited our world, he mentioned that if we encountered danger, we should use the item in my backpack to open the gateway to the God Realm!”
“Find the god to help us overcome the difficulties!”
“I’ve finally found you, my luck is truly good!” The woman said excitedly.
“Who are you? What exactly happened in your world? What did the god you saw look like?”
“I need you to tell me slowly!” Zhang Chen knew that he and the woman had an information asymmetry. He was completely bewildered about the whole situation. However, the woman understood her world and knew the legends about gods, but she knew nothing about the world of gods, relying solely on imagination. Therefore, from the very beginning of their conversation, they were not on the same wavelength.
“It’s like this, my name is Zou Keke. I don’t know what to call my world, but the planet I’m on is called Shui Lan Star.” As Zou Keke said this, Zhang Chen nodded. He sensed that this woman was only slightly stronger than an ordinary person, comparable to the strength of a beginner Awakener in this world. Moreover, after arriving in this world, she could withstand the immense gravity of Shui Lan Star, indicating that the gravity of her planet should be similar to this place. Since the woman claimed she was also from Shui Lan Star, this question was explained.
“About three to four months ago, our world suddenly underwent a massive upheaval, and a zombie virus swept across the globe.”
“Countries worldwide instantly fell into anarchy, with only a handful of survivors.”
“Two months later, someone claiming to be from the God Realm descended from the sky, easily eliminated the zombie horde, and established survivor shelters!”
“However, a day later, the god disappeared, leaving behind only these metal rods.”
“They said that if we encountered difficulties, we should use this to find the god in the God Realm, and someone would naturally help us.”
“But the gateways to the God Realm opened by these metal rods lead to different locations. To ensure we could find the god, four of us opened the gateway to the God Realm simultaneously!”
“And judging by the results, the four of us were indeed transported to different locations.”
“I consider myself the luckiest. Although I was swallowed by a giant octopus right after arriving, I found the god!”
“This is roughly the situation. Now… God, can you return to my world with me to save humanity?”
“An unprecedented zombie horde is approaching, and humanity’s last hope is in peril!”
“Only you can save us!” Zou Keke said pleadingly.
“What did the god you mentioned look like? Or what was he wearing?” Zhang Chen asked again.
“I haven’t seen the god, but I’ve heard that they look the same as humans, and their clothing is similar, but they always carry a box in their right hand!” Zou Keke replied.
“A box… Then, when he released divine power, did he use his left hand?” Zhang Chen asked again.
“Yes, that’s what the legend says…” Zou Keke replied strangely.
Carrying a box in his right hand, he would naturally have to use his left hand to release divine power. Did this need a special question?