They say I'm a world-destroying anomaly.

Chapter 79 Retrospective

Chapter 79 Retrospective

"Brother Cheng, what are you writing? Can I take a look?"

Inside the starship's activity room, Cheng Xu sat at a table, his fingers rapidly tapping on a portable office device.

Fields peered around curiously, but didn't dare to actually get close.

If I were to see something I shouldn't have, that would be terrible.

"My advice is that it's best not to watch it, otherwise you might get arrested and have your memory erased."

Cheng Xu's half-joking, half-threatening words made Fields shrink back and shake his head repeatedly: "I won't look anymore, I'll go check the course."

Fields ran off in a flash, while Cheng Xu continued to focus his attention on the virtual screen in front of him.

During the theft of the [Cracked Scar], he made further discoveries about his own abilities and is now planning to review the events and record these new findings.

"The first step is the initial testing of abnormal abilities on Fenglin Star—"

This part of the ability includes small-scale spacetime reshaping, matter manipulation, etc. In short, it means gaining control over everything within a small area and being able to control their state at will.

This ability has been fully tested and honed in a series of subsequent events.

With this ability, he was able to easily cut through the crimson insect fog and the beast tide it triggered.

Cheng Xu typed out: "Based on the Fenglinxing incident, we can basically conclude that the range of this manipulation ability is approximately a spherical area with a diameter of 15 meters."

"When the target changes, the size of this area will change accordingly."

"If the target is intelligent beings, the scope will be smaller, but the effort required to control them will also be greater."

For example, a rock of the same size and a giant moss toad are two different things; the latter is more than five times more difficult to control than the former.

"Then there was the time travel that led to the discovery of the [Information Worm] on Farlight Star."

In order to find out the real reason for the information leak on Yuanguang Star, he reviewed Director Harlan's office equipment and witnessed the appearance of the "information worm".

However, Cheng Xu could clearly sense that during that backtracking, the characteristics of the [Information Worm] did not reappear in the device.

In other words, what he saw at the time was only a "picture" generated by the "information worm," and he could not restore its essence by going back in time.

Of course, if it were possible to trace back to the essence of the matter, that would be a bit too outrageous.

"Is it possible to completely reverse the impact of an anomaly, given the lack of backtracking capabilities?"

This remains a mystery for Cheng Xu, and it is difficult to draw any conclusions. Further testing and experiments are needed to truly uncover the relevant mechanisms.

"Then, we arrived at the flagship of the transport convoy—"

Thinking about this, Cheng Xu's mood became heavy.

On that ship that had been pierced by the Arbiter, he felt a sense of powerlessness for the first time.

That sense of powerlessness was one of the fundamental reasons that drove him to make the decision to change.

It was at that time that Cheng Xu discovered that his ability to rewind could not be applied to humans or other highly intelligent beings.

Or perhaps, before he breaks free from his own constraints, his abilities are not enough to bring people back to life.

Although the underlying principles are unclear, at least at this stage, when he tries to return the people on the main ship to their former state, the result is simply a waste of effort.

After calming himself down, Cheng Xu continued to recall everything that had happened on Yuanguang Star.

"After the brain-eating worm crawled out of Director Harlan's brain, I can use my ability to reseal it back."

Harlan was in critical condition at the time, but after the time rewind, the brain-devouring worm in his brain returned to its untriggered state.

According to the Bureau's information, as long as the host does not discover the memory disorder caused by the brain-eating worm, the parasite will quietly lie dormant.

However, once the host becomes aware of the replaced memories, the body will detect the intruder, the Boken brain-eating worm, and trigger a series of immune responses.

The rejected brain-eating worms will immediately attempt to detach themselves from the host.

However, because the brain-eating worm has already formed a large amount of adhesion and fusion with the host, such separation often causes severe damage to the host, rapidly depletes its vitality, and ultimately leads to death.

"My ability to rewind still works for humans who are not truly dead, but the consumption is enormous."

He reacted quickly, activating his ability the moment he saw Harlan was not in good condition.

After Harlan was restored to his original state, he was almost unable to stand on his own and needed Xue Zijing's support to stand steadily.

Although he was exhausted at the time, Cheng Xu was still quite happy to have saved Harlan and prevented him from dying in front of him.

"Then came the Arbitrator and the White Princess—"

At the beginning, Cheng Xu was actually very confused and had no idea why the Arbitrator and Bai Ji would appear in the Chengyu Star System.

Many people, including those from the Chengming Star Branch, were puzzled by the choice of these two Purge Bureau agents.

Putting yourself in their shoes and putting yourself in their shoes, in that situation, the Arbitrator and Shirohime actually had three choices: superior, middle, and inferior.

The best option is to take the [Crack] and leave the Far Light Star System to escape. This way, you only need to lose Bai Ji's stronghold on Mist Mountain Star to make a safe retreat.

Given the cunning of the Purge Bureau, it wouldn't be too difficult for them to continue hiding in the shadows and escaping detection by the Administration.

A slightly less desirable option is to split up, with one person staying on Fog Mountain to observe the situation, and the other taking […].

[Cracks] Escape.

The worst-case scenario is that both of them remain hidden on Mist Mountain Star. If they make that choice, the result will be a fierce battle against the elite forces of Farlight Star led by Lance, with an uncertain outcome.

However, among these three options, both the Arbitrator and Bai Ji chose the fourth one—to die.

In the subsequent investigation, this was also the most puzzling thing for the researchers at Chengmingxing Branch.

If one of them had lost their mind and wanted to attack the galactic branch, that might be somewhat plausible.

But if two people lose their minds at the same time, it can't be explained by a simple coincidence.

Ultimately, the Chengming Star Branch found some clues in the starship left behind by Bai Ji.

In the private starship's database, technicians discovered traces of Bai Ji's previous operations and used various methods to restore the commands received by the ship.

It was only then that everyone realized that when the Arbiter and Bai Ji were on Mist Mountain Star, their initial plan was to leave the Far Light Star System directly and head to a coordinate point that could lead to a more distant universe.

But for some reason, she suddenly changed the instructions and set Chengming Star as the final destination.

It really was as if they were possessed.

Wen Mu held several meetings with a group of researchers, but they still couldn't figure out the logic behind her actions.

Finally, the researchers, at their wits' end, turned their attention to Cheng Xu.

Since all scientific explanations fail, could it be due to some mystical factors unrelated to science?

Before Cheng Xu left, they didn't say anything explicitly. However, from a series of details, Cheng Xu realized that the Arbitrator and Bai Ji's sudden madness and attack on the Chengming Star Branch might be related to him.

"This conjecture has not yet been confirmed. If it were true, would it mean I could influence the fate of others in some mysterious way?"

Cheng Xu then recalled his "chance encounter" with Bai Ji.

"Could it be a matter of fate that I happened to encounter Bai Ji at the edge of the Chengyu Galaxy?"

Cheng Xu couldn't give a definitive conclusion yet. Fate is an elusive thing, difficult to understand and determine through conventional means.

As he was pondering this, a chubby big cat ran in from outside the door, chasing after Fields.

"Oh dear, why aren't you eating the cat food I just prepared for you? It's a world-renowned brand, and all my cats love it."

Cheng Xu appears to be a lynx, but in reality, he is a being with the [Cracks].

This can be considered one of his biggest gains from the last incident—a pet whose predecessor was a dangerous-level anomaly.

From its appearance, it is impossible to tell that it actually poses a threat capable of destroying planets.

Before it set off, the management bureau conducted various tests on it, and the conclusion was quite surprising: it was just an ordinary lynx.

Cheng Xu, Ke Bohu, and others certainly didn't believe this conclusion.

Cheng Xu could occasionally see a thoughtful glint in its eyes, just like a human's, full of wisdom.

He didn't know why the [Cracks] had become like this, but he realized that it was probably related to him.

Cheng Xu never named it. Before leaving, he had actually tried to let the big cat choose its name by drawing lots.

But perhaps because it disliked names like "Mimi," "Maodie," "Hakimi," and "Nanbei Luduo," it would run away in disgust every time Cheng Xu tried to name it, so he had to give up on the idea of ​​finding a name that would save him trouble.

What characteristics and abilities does this big cat currently possess, and what are the special features of the [Cracked Mark]? These are also important topics that need to be studied and developed.

After all, the Administration had entrusted him with the task of keeping the critical anomaly with him, so he couldn't allow the [Crack] to disrupt the normal interstellar order.

Thinking this, Cheng Xu turned off his portable office equipment and looked at Fields.

"I've almost finished tidying up here, let's get ready to eat."

Seeing Fields' curious gaze, he could only helplessly add, "What I just recorded is related to a critical anomaly, and it's highly classified, so I can't let you know."

"Oh—okay—"

The curious Fields was a pragmatic person; since Cheng Xu had said so, he also restrained his curiosity.

The next second, he transformed into that optimistic person.

"Brother Cheng, dinner is ready! You know what, this starship is really high-spec, almost as good as my dad's official spaceship!"

In Fields' view, the fact that the Anomaly Management Bureau would equip Cheng with such a high-spec spaceship further confirms Fields's suspicions.

Brother Cheng is indeed a hidden big shot in the Administration Bureau. We must stick close to this powerful figure.

Following the Ge Lunxing incident, the relevant personnel had their memories of Cheng Xu altered by the Administration Bureau.

Fields had also forgotten the scene of Cheng Xu instantly killing the Crystal Giant, and the scene of him disappearing from the transport ship into thin air.

But in his subconscious, Brother Cheng in front of him was still an incredibly powerful figure, an elite among elites in the Bureau, and it was definitely the right thing to do to build a good relationship with such a person!

The two arrived at the restaurant chatting and laughing, where Fields had already prepared a large and sumptuous feast—

Although most of them were pre-made dishes and semi-finished products prepared by the Chengming Star Branch, he only needed to heat them up according to the procedure.

However, these pre-made dishes are completely different from those in Cheng Xu's previous life. The relevant technology ensures that the flavor of each dish is locked in, and they taste no different from usual.

"Where is our next destination?"

At the dining table, Cheng Xu took a swig of carbonated kala juice and looked at Fields.

Fields took out a piece of equipment and handed it to Cheng Xu: "Brother Cheng, we are expected to arrive at Sandstar Taranis in twelve hours."

The device displays close-up views and information about the planet.

"Director Kober told me privately, 'Brother Cheng, you like to appreciate all kinds of natural landscapes. There are quite a few geological wonders on this planet.'"

What Kober didn't tell Cheng Xu and Fields was that the planets they used as rest stops along the way were actually suggestions from the Anomaly Management Bureau's headquarters.

Fields said with great interest: "I've heard of this planet before, but I've never had the chance to visit it."

My dad always says these planets are dangerous and won't let me explore them.

He pointed to the images on the equipment: "Brother Cheng, look, this is the Flowing Sound Sand Sea, this is the Mirror Bone Canyon, and this is the Remains of the Tear Lake. They are all very famous within our Explorers Association."

"Judging from the scenery alone, it does have a rather exotic feel." Cheng Xu nodded in agreement.

"Yes," Fields chewed on a piece of jerky, his voice slightly muffled, "humans live on this planet, but I've heard the situation isn't good, because there are many dangerous creatures on Taranis, such as Crystal Scorpions, Sandfin Stalkers, and Light-Tracer Dandelions—"

Cheng Xu remained silent, but instead accessed the Bureau's database to examine the information on this "sand star."

"I had heard of this planet before. It has a very important and rare resource called fluorite."

Fields continued his introduction to Cheng Xu while eating.

"This resource can be used to manufacture many highly lethal weapons through a series of production lines, and it can also be used as a raw material for industrial production, playing an important role in many key processes."

He shook his head, recalling what he had once seen in the Explorers' Guild's materials.

"I don't know if it's because of the luminous oil, but this planet has been plagued by war for years. Coupled with the harsh natural environment and dangerous creatures, many people die every day."

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Cheng Xu paused slightly as he picked up some food, then turned his gaze to the porthole, looking out at the vast universe.

"Then let's go and see for ourselves what's going on with this planet."

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