Four Split Personalities

Motan’s understanding was unobstructed, so naturally he was very clear about the difference between having the intelligence of a puppy and having an intelligence cap equivalent to that of a puppy, he pondered and said: "So, this means that the new round of research and development also..."

"Of course it’s a failure, and although it far surpasses the previous generation in technical standards, because it’s all about breakthroughs in thought redundancy, computational speed, and sensory perception, in terms of practicality it hasn’t improved and is even inferior to the first generation, it can still only be used to guard the door, and it might even inexplicably go for a walk and sunbathe halfway through, in short, it’s a big, fat failure."

Ji Xiaoge made a face and spread his hands: "It’s said that the teacher’s SAN values almost went down to zero, on the day the last experiment failed, he flattened the fourth workshop with about two hundred space collapse detonators."

Motan broke out in cold sweat: "Then finally..."

"In the end, the teacher just gave up, planning to destroy the last batch of Rune Bodies."

Ji Xiaoge flapped around beside Motan, speaking with a smile: "But just as he was preparing to dismantle the last Rune Body, Cordova woke up."

"Mhm, I know about this."

Motan also smiled, nodding: "He told me about how he almost got dismembered by Lu Wei."

"Sigh, the teacher was so happy back then, he even thought that the artificial soul he created had finally gotten the hang of it."

Ji Xiaoge sighed sympathetically and casually took out a round Crystal Ball from his sack, then retrieved a bottle of hot chili powder from his waist pack, and while smearing it onto the Crystal Ball, he shook his head: "You’ve probably guessed, Cordova is a player, although he transmigrated into a Rune Body, but that was a non-reproducible accident, even though his representation in this game is indeed an ’artificial soul’, but in essence, he’s a player inside the Game Cabin, and the teacher is not stupid, of course he quickly found out about the irregularities."

"Because it was discovered from the technological domain?"

"No, because Lu Wei teacher does not remember ever having instilled a vast array of vulgar language represented by ’MMP’ into the artificial soul."

Ji Xiaoge pointed the suddenly brightly glowing Crystal Ball towards that First Generation Rune Body while adjusting the angle, saying: "In short, after discussions with some big shots, the teacher ultimately gave up on the mass production plan of the Rune Body, instead concentrating all the previous resources on Cordova. Well, the result is as you see, ranked second in combat power, and with an immortal soul. Although it can’t compare to the old versions like the one in front of us in actual combat power, it does have quite a large space for modifications."

"Master Lu Wei actually gave up so decisively..."

Motan seemed a little surprised and exclaimed: "I thought he would have researched even more desperately using Cordova as a breakthrough."

"He did just that, and reportedly it only took one night before he came to a conclusion and then gave up."

Ji Xiaoge carefully placed the Crystal Ball, which was gradually emitting a colorful mist, opposite herself, pulling Motan into the mist as well, and made a face: "Because when the teacher talked about it, his face looked super awful, so I didn’t ask any further."

Motan nodded slightly and did not ask anything more, just silently stood beside Ji Xiaoge, calmly watching his Health Points and Physical Strength Values rapidly increase on his status panel.

"Hey! I’ve been busy for so long, and you don’t even ask what I’m doing!"

In the end, it was Ji Xiaoge who couldn’t hold back and grimaced at Motan: "Don’t you have any curiosity at all! I am doing something super awesome here!"

Motan chuckled: "I know, you’re extracting energy from the First Generation Rune Body in front of us, right? You sent me the item description for this thing before, remember?"

Ji Xiaoge was slightly stunned, she indeed had forgotten.

[Rune Extractor·Cordoba special type]

Quality: Common

Capacity: 250/250

Use: Absorbs the rune energy of designated units within a 10-meter radius. If the energy continues to be used after being fully charged, a small energy field with a radius of 0.5 meters will be generated next to the extractor, being in the energy field can slightly increase the recovery speed of Health Points, Physical Strength Value, Magic Points, and Sensitivity Value.

※Hyperlink※

Note: ’Designated unit’ refers to the Rune Body of a common model compatible with Cordova.

[Remark: Energy conservation and emission reduction are everyone’s responsibility.]

"What, so you’ve already guessed it!"

Ji Xiaoge pouted and huffed: "Then aren’t you curious why this thing, even though it’s a Cordoba special type, can still extract energy from this old-fashioned Rune Body?"

Motan spread his hands: "Didn’t you say before that this First Generation model and the latest Rune Body have the same energy storage system?"

"You! Would it kill you to let someone show off a little? You’re not cute at all!"

"Ha-ha, of course I’m not cute. Didn’t that mirror just confirm that my looks don’t make the grade?"

"...Does that have anything to do with it?"

"Uh, actually, that was a joke."

"Not funny at all!"

"Oh..."

...

Then, for the entire hour in front of the First Generation Rune Body, the rune extractor Ji Xiaoge took out was always running, yet it never managed to completely deplete the target’s energy.

You should know that back then in the arena, Cordova, at full power, only lasted less than ten seconds in front of Ji Xiaoge!

"The energy limit of this thing is way too high."

Motan’s eyes were even starting to glaze over.

"In fact, it’s only less than thirty times more than that of Cordova, but its energy recovery speed is too fast."

Ji Xiaoge shook her head, pondering, "The teacher said that back in the day, because there was no need to consider the compatibility of artificial souls, the First Generation Rune Body was equipped with a specialized energy replenishment plugin and conversion system. Under normal conditions, the rune energy recovery rate exceeded that of a high-level magician meditating in an element-rich area by more than tenfold. In the current low-power standby situation, even if we have a rune extractor, it’s quite difficult to completely drain it in a short time..."

Pfft!!

Before Ji Xiaoge could finish speaking, the blue light in the eyes of the [First Generation Rune Body V9.78] that had persisted for more than an hour flickered twice and then went ’puff’ and extinguished.

"It’s done!"

Ji Xiaoge was overjoyed, hurriedly put the crystal ball into her bag, and grabbing Motan’s hand, she rushed towards the Rune Body Guard’s doorway: "Quick, quick, quick, there’s limited time. If we leave it unattended, it could recharge and reboot in no more than ten minutes! We have to hurry!"

"You fly!"

Motan didn’t dare to dawdle, he immediately released Ji Xiaoge’s hand and rushed forward at full speed.

In less than a minute, the two quickly arrived in front of the door. Motan had been a little worried when they passed by the First Generation Rune Body, but the latter had no reaction at all, obviously, it was really dead.

"Push the door, I’m not strong enough!"

Ji Xiaoge, who had already tried pushing the door several times, gestured urgently at Motan: "Hurry up!"

[Impact Piercing Attack]!

Without hesitation, Motan went straight for it with a skill.

As a result...

With a clang, the Justice Mandala was knocked to the side, but the door didn’t budge at all. Yet, the handsome face of Dragon King Boss appeared before them.

"Pff... uh, sorry, unfamiliar Dragon descendant... er, pff... I forgot something while I was recording earlier..."

The Last Dragon King, pale-faced and spitting out blood, chuckled awkwardly and shrugged, "See, the thing about egg hatching is that it requires compatibility, so before you enter the chamber, you must communicate with my offspring. Don’t worry, although he has not awakened, you can still communicate with his deep consciousness through the setup I have placed on the door. Now, please place your hand on the dragon’s head emblem in the center of the door, listen, feel, think..."

[Think about a ball’s test! Hurry up and get in!]

Just as Motan placed his hand on the door, a robust voice emerged in his mind, and then...

Then the door opened.

Chapter 590: The End