Fantasy Game: Infinite City

Chapter 580 Partial clues to the agreement

"However, all the calculations and actual data we tested do not include your speed, but I think the difference should be very small, so the results we have now are the accurate data of your current body."

"I had been planning to use Adenauer's vest to find some more 'soft' ways to infiltrate Infinite Company, but now it seems that there is no need for that."

"That's not necessarily true. It's true that with all of humanity's current technology, it can't harm you. But if your target is Infinite Company, you may not be able to deal with them single-handedly, at least not right now. I think you should understand the reason."

Han Zu nodded, naturally understanding what γ4 meant. Even humanity's most advanced technology couldn't effectively counter Han Zu's current capabilities. However, the key issue wasn't human technology; after all, the level of development within Infinite Company far surpassed human capabilities. Furthermore, based on his own experience, while Infinite Company employed scientific methods to harness the power they had researched or discovered, Han Zu was well aware that many of Infinite Company's mysteries seemed unrelated to technology, at least not to the current level of human technology.

The most obvious and simplest example is the Infinite City, owned by the Infinite Company. Hundreds of replicas are fragments of the world captured and reconstructed from other locations. Han Zu once asked the contractors about this. Intercepting and reconstructing world fragments and sealing them into a single space isn't difficult; the challenge is making everything within, whether people, events, or objects, circulate endlessly. This is something technologically impossible. At least not with the contractors' technological capabilities. Furthermore, the contractors' civilization is at least thousands of years ahead of humanity, spanning several levels of civilization, making them a true cosmic civilization. If even they can't explain it scientifically, then some of the Infinite Company's secrets truly have nothing to do with science.

While Han Zu's current strength was so formidable he could be called a humanoid natural disaster, he knew he wasn't yet completely secure in any situation. Take, for example, the battle with γ4. The mecha he'd used, while requiring constant recharge to maintain peak effectiveness, had ultimately resulted in a near-death battle with Han Zu. This wasn't the most advanced equipment among the contractors' technology; it was merely basic. Even contractors who relied on technology to enhance their strength had many ways to defeat Han Zu.

While Unlimited and the Ferdinand family couldn't surpass the contractors technologically, they did have ways to block their location and surveillance. Regardless of their methods, the fact that they could achieve this meant they possessed some or multiple powers that surpassed his own. While his own strength was undoubtedly astonishingly powerful, Han Zu wasn't satisfied. Or, more accurately, reality wouldn't allow him to become complacent. Unless he possessed a force so powerful that no living being could counter it, he wouldn't initiate an attack, no matter the circumstances.

"If you think so, I'm still not strong enough."

"It depends. Speaking of species, your current physical prowess surpasses that of every other creature in the universe we've explored. No creature could defeat you in a one-on-one situation. But if you imagine yourself taking on an entire civilization, or something even more powerful, then you still have a long way to go. Furthermore, you have a very obvious weakness."

"What is it?"

"Although you can use and store vast amounts of energy, and replenish it at any time through your almost completely energy-free conversion capabilities, you don't possess the ability to generate such vast quantities of energy yourself. You can only replenish yourself by absorbing other energies. On planets with or near abundant energy, or in outer space, this won't have much of an impact on you, as you can readily absorb surrounding energy to increase your endurance. However, if you enter a vacuum, or an area where energy cannot be replenished, then after 40 hours, you will be completely powerless to fight back. You may think 40 hours is a long time, but in large-scale or extreme combat situations, 40 hours is not as long as you think; on the contrary, it will be very short."

"But I remember that I can also generate energy, right?"

"Indeed, you can, but the energy you can generate is only enough for two full-strength attacks or two or three full-distance movements at full speed. Compared to the maximum energy you can store, it's like comparing a fly to a blue whale. If you want to continue to improve your strength, then my advice is that you first find a way to generate this powerful force independently. A ship with sufficient energy but unable to generate energy automatically, no matter how fast it is, will eventually be surpassed by a ship with unlimited power, no matter how slow it flies."

Han Zu nodded, then fell silent from his joy at his own strong physique, gathering his thoughts.

"But you're not exactly the same as before. At least now, you can do more, and your style of doing things can be bolder. Like I said just now, fighting alone, no life in the universe can match you. As long as you grasp the right balance, failure will not befall you."

"Did you take that strange container and the mineral cylinder inside?"

"No, that thing, as you said before, can block the teleportation anchor cables manufactured by our equipment. It can only be transported by traditional means. I have already dispatched a new sentinel team to retrieve it. But if, as you said, it can interfere with your equipment, it will most likely interfere with the equipment at the outpost beneath the pyramid. According to the information sent back, it has just been transported to the outpost. The researchers there are testing it, but progress is slow. If you still need it, I can have it sent back first."

"No need. I've completely adapted to that mineral cylinder. You can keep it for research."

"Alright, I'll let you know as soon as I have any news. By the way, we can go and re-implant your device. It should have been upgraded to suit your physical condition by now."

"Then let's go first."

Utilizing the contractors' advanced teleportation technology, Han Zu and γ4 quickly arrived at another contractor's building, a fortress suspended within the atmosphere of a gaseous planet. Observing the distant cosmic environment, they determined that this wasn't the solar system, but rather the interior of a binary star system. With γ4 guiding them, the two had no trouble navigating the route. They also encountered numerous Tigeans, all methodically carrying out their work.

"This way."

After entering a laboratory in the building, Han Zu, under the guidance of γ4, entered a large device that he had never seen before. This seemed to be a specially modified device for the purpose of re-implanting the contractor's equipment into himself.

During the implantation procedure, Han Zu continued to talk with γ4.

"As for those two plant samples, did you detect anything?"

"It's a naturally occurring hybrid plant. Based on the characteristics present in your body, we've accurately located its origin. It's an aquatic plant that grows in the oceans of a liquid planet with a rocky core. That planet is located in a remote star system within our sphere of influence. It's the fifth satellite of a dying star. It's of little value, so we haven't established any bases or space stations there. However, we're still monitoring it. However, after careful examination of the surveillance data, we haven't found any evidence of anyone landing on that satellite or even entering that star system. Perhaps the methods they used were unscientific. We've also recovered some samples for research, and we expect results in a day or two."

"Perhaps there are other places with this plant, or perhaps it's because of my physical condition that the data you tested is deviated."

"It's a possibility, but I think the probability is very small. After all, we have only found this plant on that satellite so far."

Soon, during a conversation between Han Zu and γ4, Han Zu completed the final steps of the implant surgery on the contractor's equipment, which had been upgraded. The equipment itself hadn't undergone any significant upgrades, merely some basic enhancements and, based on Han Zu's current physical condition, extreme durability testing.

After leaving the large equipment, Han Zu stood up and stretched his body. The new contractor's equipment did not have many changes, and Han Zu quickly became familiar with the new equipment.

"By the way, now that my physical fitness has reached this level, can you tell me about the agreement you proposed earlier? At least you should reveal a little bit, right?"

Hearing Han Zu's words, γ4 stopped what he was doing and an expression appeared on his face that only appeared when he was thinking. He just stood there and thought for a long time. Just when Han Zu thought that γ4 would not tell him the relevant information this time, γ4 continued to speak.

"Although even with your current strength, it's still not enough to meet the minimum standards for completing the agreement, I can indeed tell you a little bit of information. Let me ask you a question, Han Zu. Have you ever wondered, since we were all once Tig people, where did our torsos, or flesh, go?"

"This... I haven't really thought about it. I always thought you were taking the path of flesh and blood being weak and mechanical ascension. But since you ask, I guess that's not actually the case?"

"Well, mechanical bodies do have advantages over flesh and blood, but they also have disadvantages. We're doing this out of necessity. All the contractors' biological bodies are currently trapped in a place we can't enter. That place repels all non-living things that are not large or powerful enough. Only living things can enter, but that place is also fatal to living things. It's filled with all kinds of... let's just say unknown toxins. Those things will instantly destroy any weak life form and disintegrate it. Only flesh and blood bodies, or living things, that are strong enough can enter."

"So, according to you, your bodies are trapped in one place, and even with your technology, you can't violate the... rules of that location?"

"You can say that."

"...and then go in and retrieve your bodies. This means that the problems in that place can't be solved by technology, right?"

"Yes."

"Wait a minute, based on the time it took for you to turn into these metal ribs, it must have been thousands of years ago, right? Wouldn't your bodies have been devoured by that place long ago? Even if not, they would have rotted into ashes after so long. Even if you had some advanced anti-corrosion measures, they would have been ineffective by now, right? Even if not, your bodies would have long lost cell activity and turned into mummies. How could they still be used?"

"Indeed, your thoughts mirror those we had when we first left our bodies. However, according to the information we obtained from the astronomical number of probes we sent into that place before being expelled, that place only devours living organisms. Our bodies, however, were left there in a state of deep cellular dormancy, similar to a corpse, so they were not devoured or decomposed. That place possesses a special energy we cannot analyze, which prevents decay and maintains minimal cellular activity. Therefore, our bodies are well preserved. As long as we can find a way to enter there for a long time, we can regain our bodies."

"Your spaceship broke into that place? But didn't you say before that that place would repel all non-living things? Could it be that your bodies are floating there now?"

"You guessed correctly. Our hundreds of large transport ships and 75 gunboats are still there. And contrary to your guess, our spacecraft have not been repelled from that place."

"why?"

"Because in a sense, our spaceships have become part of that place."

"what?"

The news about this incident successfully aroused Han Zu's curiosity, but when he wanted to continue asking, γ4 stopped talking and just said that when Han Zu became stronger and had the ability to enter that place, he would explain what happened next to him.

"When your strength reaches a sufficient level, I will tell you even if you don't ask. Before that, you should first find a way to increase your strength. In the meantime, you can also deal with the matter of Infinite Company first."

"Alright, I'll go back first then."

"it is good."

With nothing else to do, Han Zu used the upgraded contractor equipment and the teleportation anchor to return to his secret base. He planned to rest for two days before figuring out what to do next. But as he lay in bed, he couldn't sleep, so he left the secret base and planned to fly a few laps for exercise. However, Han Zu didn't plan to fly at full speed, so he didn't activate the bio-force field. After rising to the clouds, he flew two laps at one-tenth the speed and returned to the base. This time, he was able to fall asleep.

Meanwhile, somewhere in Europe.

A person whose appearance cannot be seen is in a dark attic, thinking about something with his eyes closed.

"found it!"

Suddenly, the man opened his eyes and let out a long breath. He whispered something, then immediately stood up, opened the attic staircase door, and quickly left.