The Ultimate War Of The Apocalypse-Chapter 715 - 708 Walking in the Darkness

Had Yang Yi thought too much? He truly hoped he had.

But now, considering all signs, Yang Yi felt he hadn’t overthought, which was precisely why he experienced pain, stayed alert, and spoke those words filled with metaphors and hints.

In theory, quantum communication should be impenetrable to eavesdropping, but that was just human conjecture. Yang Yi didn’t know whether the Celestials could monitor or intercept quantum communications, so he had to resort to using code words and metaphors.

He could only hope that while the Celestials might possess human languages and particularly the historical databases of Shenzhou, they wouldn’t immediately link Yang Yi’s words with certain thoughts.

While everyone was celebrating victory, Yang Yi saw what lay behind it—not the full truth, but enough to fill him with fear and caution.

Anton had said that Yang Yi never erred, but Yang Yi dared not truly believe that.

After handing the phone over to Anton, Yang Yi whispered, "To err is human, and I am no exception. Right now, I just hope I’ve thought too much, thought wrong."

Having said that, Yang Yi looked around at everyone in the Beautiful Restaurant.

Thinking about certain issues at the Beautiful Restaurant was Yang Yi’s habit, perhaps more of a sentiment. After all, his spy career truly began here, and though this place wasn’t the original Beautiful Restaurant, he was no longer the "Little Egg" of the past.

Times change, no need to get hung up on the details.

Yang Yi turned to Danny and said in a quiet voice, "Captain, could I have a bowl of lobster noodles?"

Danny shook his head and replied, "No lobster, but there are noodles."

"Then just a bowl of noodles, please."

After speaking, Yang Yi smiled and said, "How long has it been since we’ve had a proper meal? Everyone should eat something. Um, Big Dog..."

In the absence of Ram, Satan Big Dog called the shots.

Of course, "Big Dog" referred to Grolyov, who at the moment was thoroughly confused. He knew nothing and understood nothing; he just couldn’t fathom why they weren’t releasing the good news and starting a wild celebration.

But just as Ram trusted Yang Yi, so did Grolyov. So, Grolyov directly asked the odd-looking Yang Yi, "What’s the matter?"

Yang Yi exhaled softly and slowly said, "If you trust me, then... please hand me one of your remaining nuclear bombs. Just one is enough, the kind that can be detonated instantly. I know the bombs from the Blossom Project are like that, and now I want one."

Grolyov’s mouth fell open in astonishment, while Yang Yi continued in a soft voice, "Incredible, isn’t it? Well, if you trust me, give it to me. Otherwise, things will get difficult."

"I just want to know why. No, I must know why!"

Yang Yi frowned and said, "I haven’t decided whether I can tell you. Let me think... alright, it’s something that can’t be hidden if I go."

Big Dog, utterly puzzled, said, "All right! We have nuclear bombs! Ram told us to listen to you. You give me a sensible explanation, and I’ll give you the right bomb! But what exactly is happening?"

Grolyov made a decision that would normally take much deliberation, but here, a few words were all it took.

Yang Yi moved away from the crowd and whispered, "I might need to detonate a nuclear bomb here, another Blossom. It’s just a possibility. As for the reasons..."

Yang Yi took a few steps and spoke low, "In my conversation with the Ark, I realized that Axu on board may not just be a ship’s computer—he might actually be Axu himself. The reason is that I sense the Ark is making choices. You should know that all artificial intelligence can only answer yes or no, but cannot say yes or no after weighing pros and cons. The Ark does not need to think because the Ark cannot think. If a ship were capable of thinking, it wouldn’t be just a ship anymore—it should be regarded as a person."

Many were stunned; Grolyov said almost reflexively, "Really? How did you figure that out...?"

"0.02 seconds, but that’s not important. What matters are the next points: first, Ruby can control the Ark consciously; second, the Ark has its own self-awareness; third, a civil war among the Celestials; fourth, the Ark arrives on Earth; fifth, the Serpent People arrive on Earth."

Yang Yi took a deep breath and then continued slowly, "The sixth and most crucial point is that the Serpent People primarily use the creation of biological weapons to conquer planets, meaning they just need genes to produce complete monsters. Everyone, connect these points and think about it."

Anton closed his eyes, then said with a pained expression, "Damn it, I knew you never make mistakes."

Grolyov was dumbfounded; he looked at a few Black Devil members and realized they were all similarly alert. Grolyov spread his hands and said, "Could someone explain to me what all this means? I’m just a machine gunner! What are these...?"

Grewatov, one of the Black Devils, naturally explained everything that puzzled Grolyov.

"The first two points relate to the dilemma we face, and the last four reveal the underlying reasons why the Serpent People invaded Earth. By connecting the dots, we could infer a conspiracy by the Celestials. Considering what we currently know, it’s not as simple as it looks; it could very well be a continuation of the civil war between the Health Faction and the Eternals Faction of the Celestials, with us being either collateral or... tools."

Grolyov was taken aback for a moment, then he shook his head and said, "No, you people who operate in shadows are full of conspiracies and schemes. You always assume the worst in everything, seeing conspiracies everywhere... Alright, tell me!"

With a pained expression, Grolyov pleaded with Grewatov, "Do we give the Poseidon Nuclear Bomb? I trust your judgment; I only trust your judgment."

Grolyov hoped to hear Grewatov say no, but after exchanging looks with the other Black Devils, Grewatov whispered, "Give it to him! Right away!"

Grolyov covered his face with his hands, but without wasting any time, he instantly turned and ran outside. Meanwhile, he shouted, "Satan! Satan! Emergency assembly! Quick, quick!"

After a flurry of words, everyone in the restaurant looked utterly crestfallen. Grewatov then said to Yang Yi, "So upon discovering that the Ark was Axu himself, you left the Ark immediately."

In a low voice, Yang Yi replied, "After instinctively feeling something was off, I immediately handed Ruby over to Ram, and only when I got out did I start to think and calculate. But I believe if Axu could really detect my thoughts, then he might know I have doubts. It’s just that I’m used to doubting everything. I only hope... the Celestials aren’t that miraculous. I only hope Axu thinks this is just my normal reaction. That’s all I can wish for now."