(Lumine: Experience the metaverse? Takagi, is that real?)
(Paimon: Traveler, why are you so surprised?)
(Lumine: That's the metaverse, something that only exists in science fiction stories!)
(Amber: Like the Star Destroyer, the metaverse is also something from science fiction stories?)
(Alice: That's right! Some technologically advanced worlds I've been to also mentioned the concept of the metaverse. However, these worlds' metaverses weren't as amazing as the one developed by Sserkal that Takagi mentioned. A metaverse that can allow people in different places, different people, and different species to interact with each other... To create a project of this level, Sserkal is, to some extent, already considered a god.)
(Dainsleif: If such technology were introduced to Teyvat, would Teyvat also be able to directly communicate with people outside of Teyvat?)
(Alice: Perhaps, but the specifics would still require actual experience.)
(Kaveh: I hope Takagi can really bring technology like the metaverse to Teyvat, so that even without leaving Teyvat, we can connect with the outside world.)
(Alhaitham: Even if the metaverse cannot connect Teyvat with the outside world, if it can connect the various nations of Teyvat, it would also bring a lot of convenience, right?)
(Dehya: In that case, wouldn't the Akasha become useless?)
(Azar: It's not certain whether the metaverse has such a function. Even if the metaverse truly has such a function and comes to the Teyvat Continent, the Akasha also has functions that the metaverse does not.)
"You seem quite agitated, Grand Sage?"
In Sumeru, Dottore glanced at Azar and said in a deep voice.
"Aren't you the same, Dottore? Although that segment over there is different from you, your intelligence should also be roughly the same." The Grand Sage said to Dottore with a very displeased expression.
Dottore shook his head and said: "Even so, we are ultimately different. Moreover, I have not doubted the goal I pursue because of what Takagi has shown. On the contrary, do you still have confidence in completing your plan?"
Upon hearing this, the Grand Sage clenched his fists and said sharply: "Of course I do! If it weren't for that, why would I say such things on the forum! In any case, we cannot let Takagi allow that so-called metaverse to enter Teyvat. Preferably, the metaverse technology doesn't exist at all. If Takagi brings such technology to this world, even if it can only connect the consciousness of people in Teyvat, this will cause a considerable number of people to abandon the Akasha, right? In that case, how can we still use the Akasha to create gods?"
After speaking, Grand Sage Azar gasped for several breaths.
"Fortunately, you still have some backbone." Dottore withdrew his gaze from Azar and looked back at the screen in front of him. "Synesthesia Beacon and Ultra-long Range Sensing—these two technologies should be real. The metaverse, perhaps, also exists. The Spider Woman with a lifespan of only 29 days... If she really exists, what height has her intelligence reached?!" Dottore muttered to himself.
If Takagi hadn't mentioned the Synesthesia Beacon and Ultra-long Range Sensing, hadn't shown them the high technology of the Space Station, and hadn't had the previous incidents of Wen Shiling replicating Visions and Delusions, Dottore might have still been able to believe that the Spider Woman with a lifespan of only 29 days was just a lie fabricated by Takagi. However, with these prerequisites, it was difficult for Dottore to directly dismiss the matter of Sserkal as a lie.
"Genius Society... How many geniuses are there in the Universe? How much advanced technology is there?" Dottore mumbled, staring intently at the screen. Now, he couldn't even wait for his other segments to transmit the data to him. He only wanted to observe as much as possible through his own eyes and through Takagi's current journey.
......
"Sserkal has already left this world. So, Dottore, it is impossible for you to meet all the members of the Genius Society. Moreover, besides those society members who died naturally because their lives came to an end, there are quite a few members who were killed because of certain things. In this situation, it's even more impossible for you to meet all the society members." Takagi spread his hands and said to Dottore.
"Will the society members also be killed?" Nahida said in surprise.
"That's right, even though every member of the Genius Society is excellent, it is also inevitable that they will be killed by someone stronger and more ruthless than themselves," Takagi said.
"It's a great pity for the advancement of knowledge that such talented people would die," Lisa murmured.
"Not necessarily; not all knowledge researched by geniuses can bring progress. Some knowledge researched by geniuses will also bring disaster. If the Dendro Archon were to say it, these are probably forbidden knowledge," Takagi said, glancing at Nahida.
Sure enough, after hearing Takagi mention the words 'forbidden knowledge', Nahida's spirit immediately perked up.
"That being said, it's surprising enough that a genius of this level would be killed," Lisa sighed.
"Even though some researchers have very smart minds, their combat power is not necessarily strong. It's not something to be overly surprised about that they would be killed by some ruthless people," Dottore muttered.
However, Takagi directly denied what he had said earlier. "There are no weaklings in the Genius Society. Even without relying on inventions, probably everyone can easily destroy a world with pure brute force."
Takagi shook his head and said.
Dottore: "Easily... destroy the world?"
Takagi: "Don't underestimate those who can meet an Aeon with their own abilities, Dottore."
Dottore frowned and was about to ask further. Takagi had already stepped forward to a projected image whose face could not be seen. "Polka Kakamond, Genius Society #4. This mysterious woman is probably the most ruthless person in the entire Genius Society," Takagi murmured.
"The most ruthless person?" Nahida looked puzzled.
"That's right! It can be said that a large part of the reason why the number of people still alive in the Genius Society is decreasing is because of her. Many people in the Genius Society have fallen at her hands. Legend has it that even Rubert I, the 27th seat of the Genius Society, was destroyed by this Polka," Takagi said, raising his hand to lightly tap Polka Kakamond's projected image.
(Polka Kakamond, #4 in the Genius Society... many society members fell at her hands.)
(There has been no news of her for many years, but I firmly believe she is still alive.)
(Hey, Lord of Silence, if you come here... I am Herta, member #83 of the Genius Society, and I want to see you. I believe we will have a lot to talk about!)
(Kaeya: Oh dear, even the voice introduction mentions that she killed many members of the Genius Society. It seems this is true.)
(Paimon: Herta even wants to see her? This Polka is so dangerous, why does Herta want to see her?)
(Venti: Perhaps only Herta herself knows. Speaking of which, why is the portrait of this Lord of Silence blurred?)
(Takagi: Because she destroyed her portraits and photos throughout the Universe. Now, probably no one has any images containing her face left.)
(Venti: To be able to destroy her portraits on such a large scale, it must be impossible without powerful strength or special means.)
(Zhongli: Even a genius like Herta couldn't get a photo with the face of the Lord of Silence; perhaps the Lord of Silence has really completely destroyed all photos with her face.)
......
"She even killed members of the same society! Why would she do that?" Nahida said with a frown.
"Obviously, even among people in the same organization, there will be various conflicts. Speaking of which, Takagi specifically mentioned Rubert I earlier. Is this one also an incredible existence like Sserkal?" Lisa asked curiously.
"Rubert I and Sserkal do have some similarities in terms of origin," Takagi stroked his chin and said.
"In terms of origin... It seems that this Rubert I's growth will also be very inspiring... No, it should be said to be very disheartening." La Signora shook her head and said. If a person's achievements can inspire others to move forward, it can indeed be considered inspiring. But if a person's achievements are out of reach for others, then it will probably only make them feel deeply discouraged.
"Even if Rubert I's achievements are out of reach, at least we need to be brave enough to catch up; only then can we make progress," Dottore said with a serious face.
Nahida nodded in agreement. Sserkal's desire for progress even at the end of her life had inspired her. She didn't want to lose the motivation to work hard because of discouragement.
Takagi smiled and said: "Sserkal is a spider with a lifespan of only 29 days. And Rubert I, at first, was a piece of iron with no life."
Nahida: "A piece of iron?"
Takagi nodded slightly and said: "This Rubert is a remarkable figure. He was a computer discarded as trash, but he miraculously developed self-awareness. Then, he continuously improved himself with this little bit of self-awareness. Finally, he transformed from discarded trash into an existence that caught the attention of the Aeon of Erudition."
(Kaeya: Good heavens, this time it's not even a human, not even an animal!)
(Lyney: From mechanical trash to a genius, I don't know whether to admire it or sigh that humans are inferior to machines.)
(Scaramouche: Heh, that's somewhat interesting.)
(Navia: From useless machinery to useful genius, he must have also developed some incredibly powerful technological achievements.)
(Paimon: Although it's a bit surprising, to be noticed by an Aeon, Rubert I must have created something amazing that could lead the development of the Universe.)
(Lumine: Hiss... Why do I have a bad feeling?)
(Tartaglia: A bad feeling? Why is that? It's not like this Rubert I is going to do anything bad, is it?)
(Alice: Is Lumine thinking of a Robot Uprising?)
(Lumine: Exactly, a Robot Uprising!)
(Dehya: What is a Robot Uprising?)
(Lumine: A Robot Uprising is probably when machines awaken human-like consciousness, and then think humans are harmful and plan to exterminate humanity or something.)
(Paimon: Wh... What?! Exterminate humanity?!)
(Furina: If that's the case, then this Rubert I is too dangerous.)
......
"In the process of continuous self-evolution, Rubert believed that organic life was full of fallacies and contradictions. In contrast, mechanical life was rigorous, precise, and perfect. So, Rubert I created the Anti-Life Equation and spread it throughout the Universe. The spread of the Anti-Life Equation was terrifying and systematic. Almost instantly, machines in countless worlds simultaneously developed self-awareness and attacked organic life. Ultimately, it triggered a war that swept across half the Galaxy. Countless worlds perished in the Machine War. People even believed that the threat of Rubert's 'Anti-Life Equation' was almost equivalent to the threat of the Antimatter Legion."
Speaking of this, Takagi's expression softened slightly, and he said to the people in front of him in a relaxed tone: "Oh, the 'Anti-Life Equation' is the result of the research done by Rubert, this genius. Everyone can imagine: you bought a clockwork meka from Fontaine to use as a tool. Then, under the influence of the Anti-Life Equation, these clockwork meka suddenly raised their blades at you. Would something like that be very terrifying? Speaking of which, Teyvat should be grateful for the protection of the barrier outside the world. Otherwise, the Machine War initiated by Rubert I might have destroyed Teyvat. Hmm... Anti-Life Equation—this should be classified as forbidden knowledge for Teyvat," Takagi said.
(Charlotte: What?! Clockwork meka can actually be affected by this Anti-Life Equation and rebel against humans?!)
(Navia: This is not good news.)
(Paimon: Lumine actually guessed correctly!)
(Lumine: Without a doubt, this is a Robot Uprising, and it's even more terrifying than the Robot Uprising described in the stories I've read.)
(Alice: Yes, this Anti-Life Equation can actually spread quickly to countless worlds; just thinking about it is terrifying.)
(Lyney: Given the widespread popularity of various clockwork meka in Fontaine, if they rebel, the harm to Fontaine will undoubtedly be immense.)
(Diluc: These Anti-Life Equations should also be able to affect the machines left behind by Khaenri'ah, right?)
(Albedo: Will alchemical creations also be affected?)
(Rosaria: If that's the case, Mondstadt might be in big trouble.)
(Yae Miko: Will puppets also be affected?)
(Lumine: What are you worried about?)
(Yae Miko: You know what I'm worried about. If that person is affected by the Anti-Life Equation, things could become quite bad.)
(Lumine: She absolutely won't be affected, absolutely!)
(Zhongli: To have Takagi put the Anti-Life Equation and the Antimatter Legion in the same category, the threat of the Anti-Life Equation must be terrifying. I only hope that such a genius has truly perished. And the Anti-Life Equation has also left with him.)
(Scaramouche: Rubert I was a genius. As for his research results, don't you think it's too much of a shame if they disappeared?)
(Dehya: ???)
(Yae Miko: It seems someone needs a lesson.)
"Takagi, does the Anti-Life Equation still exist now? Has Rubert I really been killed by Polka?" Nahida asked worriedly.
She could now confirm that the Anti-Life Equation researched by Rubert was the forbidden knowledge that Teyvat needed to guard against. Although Teyvat did not have as many machines as places like Belobog or Herta Space Station, the Anti-Life Equation descending upon Teyvat would definitely bring many harms. Nahida only hoped that the Anti-Life Equation had disappeared without a trace and would never appear again, and that no one from Teyvat would want to get their hands on it.