After Winning The Esports Championship I’m Going To Pilot A Mecha: Chapter 147

147. Recollection 3

At that time, Ji Mingzhu had officially joined the country’s top e-sports club and made a strong entrance into the professional arena, debuting as a starting player.

Qi Ling followed Ji Qiming to the entrance of Ji Mingzhu’s club, meeting Ji Mingzhu in person for the first time.

Most people at the institute knew about Ji Mingzhu, not just because he was Dr. Ji Qiming’s younger brother, but more importantly, because he was a key figure in the mecha project. His exceptional talent in the game [Warfall] made him a likely candidate for the first batch of mecha pilots.

In Ji Qiming’s car, Qi Ling glanced at Ji Mingzhu through the rearview mirror. Ji Mingzhu was sitting in the back, engrossed in his phone.

“I’ll drop you off first, then Qi Ling and I need to go back to the lab,” Ji Qiming said to Ji Mingzhu while driving.

Ji Mingzhu looked visibly disappointed. “…Oh. When will you be back?”

“It might be late.”

After Ji Qiming said this, the car fell silent for a moment. After a while, Ji Qiming added, “I watched your first match… You played very well.”

Ji Mingzhu’s expression instantly brightened, like a cat being petted. His discontent vanished, and he responded cheerfully, trying to sound casual, “Of course.”

Qi Ling envied their harmonious relationship.

When Qi Ling and Ji Qiming returned to the institute, Zhang Bifang greeted them with startling news.

“The first immortality trial… failed.”

Zhang Bifang looked exhausted, as if he hadn’t rested in a long time.

It was understandable. Zhang Bifang had invested an enormous amount of time and energy into the immortality project. Such a grand endeavor was also a massive money-making machine, and world leaders had high hopes for its success, unwilling to see it fail.

However, the results of the initial trial were disappointing. The test subjects that underwent the immortality transformation did not experience the anticipated significant enhancement of their physical functions. Instead, they morphed into monstrous forms—some grew eight arms, others developed hard exoskeletons, and some had bodies that oozed and transformed into writhing flesh, presenting a terrifying sight.

Such results were, of course, unacceptable to Zhang Bifang.

Ji Qiming’s expression showed no surprise. “Will the project be halted?”

“Halted? Of course not.”

Zhang Bifang shook his head. “We’ve come this far. There’s no way to stop now. Even if I wanted to stop, the higher-ups wouldn’t agree.”

“The Mother Aberration body is becoming increasingly uncontrollable.”

“I know…”

Zhang Bifang murmured, as if speaking to himself, “I know, I’ll find a solution… I will find a solution…”

—

Qi Ling finally saw the so-called “meteorite creature,” or the Mother Aberration body as referred to by the institute.

Inside a massive high-strength glass cage, nearly as large as a football field, a mass of writhing black flesh filled the entire space.

Its appearance was both horrifying and filled with an eerie aura, sending shivers down one’s spine at first glance. Qi Ling couldn’t help but question if such a thing could truly hold the so-called answer to immortality.

“Of course not.”

Ji Qiming said flatly, looking at the Mother Aberration body in the glass cage, “No matter how it’s wrapped up, a poison disguised as candy… is still poison.”

A researcher in a white coat was carefully handling something nearby. An automatic mechanical arm held a silver box, inside which was a black, bead-like object, resembling the Mother Aberration body and writhing as if it were alive.

“What is this?” Qi Ling asked curiously.

The Mother Aberration body inside the enormous glass cage seemed to have “seen” the scene, emitting a piercing screech that caused the entire high-strength glass wall to start trembling, making Qi Ling’s eardrums ache.

“The Mother Aberration body uses an organ to emit biological wavelengths,” Ji Qiming explained. “It transmits biological signals through this part.”

Qi Ling had heard of this before. “Are you referring to the Cosmic Deity? Is the Mother Aberration body using this organ to call out to the Cosmic Deity?”

Speaking of… can such myth-like entities truly exist? If, as recorded on other meteorites, the Cosmic Deity are omnipotent beings capable of easily consuming a vibrant planet, rewriting all reality and dimensions, and even manipulating time and space—things beyond the comprehension of intelligent life… how could humanity ever hope to oppose such beings?

Looking at the writhing “bead” inside the silver box, Qi Ling felt a chill: “Can we destroy it?”

“With current technology, no.”

Ji Qiming said, “It does not belong to this planet. If we forcibly destroy it, the biological wavelengths inside will be released at a million times the current intensity, instantly revealing its location to the so-called ‘the Cosmic Deity.’ However, even if we leave it alone, it will gradually grow and increase the intensity of its biological wavelengths until it is detected by the Cosmic Deity.”

“…So what should we do?”

Ji Qiming glanced at the enraged Mother Aberration body and said, “Use special technological methods to shield the wavelengths.”

Ji Qiming truly deserved to be called one of the greatest scientists of the century… at least in Qi Ling’s opinion.

It seemed that no matter how difficult the problem, he could solve it with ease, like a stabilizing force guiding everyone in an age of turmoil, uncertain of its direction.

Although sometimes, his vision was not understood by others.

Before leaving the enormous glass cage holding the Mother Aberration body, Qi Ling glanced back.

The Mother Aberration body inside the enormous glass cage seemed to have “seen” the scene, emitting a piercing screech that caused the entire high-strength glass wall to start trembling, making Qi Ling’s eardrums ache.

“The Mother Aberration body uses an organ to emit biological wavelengths,” Ji Qiming explained. “It transmits biological signals through this part.”

Qi Ling had heard of this before. “Are you referring to the Cosmic Deity? Is the Mother Aberration body using this organ to call out to the Cosmic Deity?”

Speaking of… can such myth-like entities truly exist? If, as recorded on other meteorites, the Cosmic Deity are omnipotent beings capable of easily consuming a vibrant planet, rewriting all reality and dimensions, and even manipulating time and space—things beyond the comprehension of intelligent life… how could humanity ever hope to oppose such beings?

Looking at the writhing “bead” inside the silver box, Qi Ling felt a chill: “Can we destroy it?”

“With current technology, no.”

Ji Qiming said, “It does not belong to this planet. If we forcibly destroy it, the biological wavelengths inside will be released at a million times the current intensity, instantly revealing its location to the so-called ‘the Cosmic Deity.’ However, even if we leave it alone, it will gradually grow and increase the intensity of its biological wavelengths until it is detected by the Cosmic Deity.”

“…So what should we do?”

Ji Qiming glanced at the enraged Mother Aberration body and said, “Use special technological methods to shield the wavelengths.”

Ji Qiming truly deserved to be called one of the greatest scientists of the century… at least in Qi Ling’s opinion.

It seemed that no matter how difficult the problem, he could solve it with ease, like a stabilizing force guiding everyone in an age of turmoil, uncertain of its direction.

Although sometimes, his vision was not understood by others.

Before leaving the enormous glass cage holding the Mother Aberration body, Qi Ling glanced back.

The writhing Mother Aberration body stretched its limbs menacingly. Its massive form was almost as large as a skyscraper. In a daze, Qi Ling seemed to see countless red eyes growing all over the Mother Aberration body, coldly watching him. The scene before him twisted in an instant, and countless murmurs and whispers filled his ears, penetrating his mind with a chorus of low groans that made Qi Ling’s head throb painfully.

…Who is speaking?

Qi Ling snapped out of his daze, and the distorted vision returned to normal as if it were just an illusion. Ji Qiming and the staff were looking at him with puzzled expressions.

“Coming…” Qi Ling shook his head and caught up with them.

Perhaps it’s just been too exhausting lately…

Qi Ling rubbed his temples, thinking to himself.

—

Jiusheng City.

Countless Aberrations surrounded the satellite city, and the Netherworld Organization’s mech forces and Titans were already at the gates, provoking the Sky City above Jiusheng City.

The satellite footage faithfully recorded everything, and the looming threat of disaster permeated every inch of the air. This was an unexpected scene for everyone; people had anticipated that the conflict between Sky City and the Netherworld Organization would be a protracted war. However, from the current situation, it seemed that the Netherworld Organization was inexplicably impatient, launching all-out attacks on Sky City.

Boom, boom—

Each step of the Titans was as heavy as a mountain. At the command of the Calamity Control Bureau, the city wall gates were opened, allowing the Titans and Netherworld Organization’s mech forces to enter Jiusheng City unimpeded, followed by a massive tide of Aberrations.

Unexpectedly, no conflict occurred between the Aberrations and humans. Historically, wherever Aberrations and humans appeared together, it was a fight to the death. Never had there been a moment when humans and Aberrations coexisted peacefully. Now, it seemed as though there was a shared goal, and they coexisted without conflict within the same satellite city.

Moments later, the Sky City above also took action.

Boom, boom—

It sounded like a deep thunder rolling across the horizon. The steel island above was filled with a dense swarm of silver warships, pouring out of the Sky City like a tidal wave, resembling enormous dark clouds that occupied the sky over Jiusheng City.

“F*cking hell, so many warships?!”

Shen Yi’s face darkened, and he couldn’t help but curse.

The warships continued to emerge from above, and their types became increasingly varied. According to human technology, these warships were still theoretical constructs. However, not only had Sky City turned them into reality, but from their appearance, these warships seemed to outperform most mechs in terms of performance.

Sky City, as a ruler, rarely appeared in the public eye. Most of humanity’s cutting-edge technology was provided by Sky City. While people knew that Sky City’s technology was ahead of the satellite cities, they were unaware of the extent of the gap. In their perception, mechs were the most powerful weapons, and Titans were invincible deities. But now, the warships emerging from Sky City shattered their illusions.

It was terrifying. The massive cannon ports on each warship, though their specific parameters could not yet be analyzed, undoubtedly posed a threat to the Titans. Moreover, the sheer number of these warships was enough to flatten a satellite city in an instant, turning a prosperous city into ruins within moments.

On the [Di Jiang] Titan among the three, Qi Ling stood atop the Titan, surveying the warships in the sky.

With the sound of giant footsteps, a Disaster-class Aberration appeared beside him. A person stood atop the Aberration, possessing four arms and legs like intertwined tree roots, resembling a humanoid monster.

Qi Ling offered a smile to Zhang Bifang: “Welcome.”

“I’m not here to help you.”

Zhang Bifang’s tone was indifferent: “I just don’t want Sky City to find Ji Qiming’s brother. That would be detrimental to us.”

“Doesn’t matter.”

Qi Ling didn’t mind Zhang Bifang’s attitude: “At least our goals are aligned now. The biological signal transmitter of the mother body is in Sky City. Finding it and sending a signal to summon the Cosmic Deity to restart everything—this is also your idea, isn’t it?”

Zhang Bifang remained silent, his face darkened: “Which side are you really on?”

He had always thought that Qi Ling was on Ji Qiming’s side, but Qi Ling’s attitude towards the Cosmic Deity seemed different from Ji Qiming’s. Ji Qiming was adamantly opposed to the idea, but for Zhang Bifang and the Old Human faction he represented, this was their last chance. The Old Humans had already lost their homeland and identity, and the long passage of time had rendered them unable to return to their human form. Only the all-knowing and all-powerful Cosmic Deity could reverse everything and restore the Old Humans, even if it came at a painful cost. But for the Old Humans today, what cost was too great to bear?

Before Qi Ling could respond, a figure appeared in the sky.

He descended from Sky City on a flying shuttle, looking insignificant in the face of the massive warships but exuding an aura that could not be ignored. The camera below captured the figure’s appearance and zoomed in. When the face of the newcomer was revealed, everyone’s breath caught.

It was a face so perfect it seemed otherworldly, like a deity descending from mythology. Every detail seemed meticulously crafted by the creator, and his appearance on the flying shuttle resembled an immortal descending from the clouds, evoking a desire to worship him.

As he appeared, the warship fleet, which had been armed and ready, retracted their cannons, like soldiers standing down and awaiting orders from the man.

The High Priest Shen Hong arrived before Qi Ling and Zhang Bifang, his gaze sweeping over their faces.

“You’re asking which side he’s on…”

Shen Hong seemed to have overheard their earlier conversation, a mocking smile playing at his lips.

“Hasn’t he always been clear about his stance?”

Shen Hong looked at Qi Ling and said softly, “Isn’t that right, … Mother Aberration?”

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Eeeeeh?!!! Cut the cameras! Mother what now is who now?!!

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