Chapter 1831

As the words fell, it was like a thunderbolt from a clear sky exploding in Lin An's mind.

He suddenly stiffened.

Lin An's heart jolted; looking into 77's eyes, his pupils suddenly contracted!

Long An!? 77 also knows Long An!?

The Shen Yuan's remains are Long An!?

Not yet, or rather, he didn't dare guess that.

Lin An's heart shook violently, his face instantly turned pale!

He wasn't afraid of anything; rather, Long An's existence had always been a mystery in his heart! He had always held considerable respect for this "savior" of his, whose pitiful and tragic background moved him.

If the other party really is Long An..!?

Damn it! This old guy still says he didn't set anything up, didn't pay attention to him beforehand!

As for Long An, Lin An is certain only the Alien Species world's people know! But that group of Alien Species are long dead, clean and tidy!

"It's clear you're very surprised."

Again, as if guessing Lin An's current shock, 77 slightly shook his head, indicating Lin An needn't think too much or be nervous.

"Rest assured, it's not Long An."

"When I first scanned you, I discovered your genes were off, or rather something had fused with you."

"The genes of the Alien Species' native humans differ from Earth humans; a little inquiry and I can naturally find which world your native genes in your body come from."

"Long An, too, is somewhat of a special little guy."

"I've seen the records he left in the system before his death; it's also rare for an Awakened One to realize at the Fourth Rank that they must walk two systems."

Directly dispelling Lin An's doubts, 77 seemed to think of something and paused slightly.

"Your suspicion is normal; you two are indeed very alike. Or rather, you could be considered half of him."

"Both walked the dual system early, both are perfections of their respective civilizations, both are rising geniuses, suspected to have been aided by an 'external force'."

"In your flesh and blood, he is indeed present, including a part of his instinctual consciousness, which also remains in your cellular genes."

"But he really is dead.."

"He should be... dead?"

Lin An raised his head, seeing for the first time an uncertain expression in 77's eyes.

Before he could say anything, 77's tone suddenly shifted, and he instead asked him:

"To be frank, Lin An. I'm very curious about what the Long An inside you is. If it weren't for that guy's residual power in your body, allowing you to use mutation..."

"You were already dead in the first trial, right?"

"But in the records, I found no trace of you having contacted the Alien Species."

Meaningful, with a hint of rare curiosity.

For 77, his authority is so high that nothing happening on Earth could escape him.

But strangely, he couldn't find when Lin An fused with Long An. Moreover, he couldn't find where Long An's information disappeared after death! Thus, he couldn't be entirely sure Long An really died! Of course, it's also possible he died in some instance, and when the instance closed, the system didn't sync the information.

But combining the two, he is also curious.

"I.."

Lin An stared, mouth open, looking at 77's gaze, for a moment not knowing how to answer.

He also didn't know exactly what Long An was; based on little information and speculation, it seemed to be Chu An's doing. At least, Chu An said so!

Logically he should answer that, but for some reason, when Lin An tried to say this information, his instincts rose with strong unease and resistance.

It was as if... as if...

(Can I not say it?! If 77 forces me...)

Before Lin An's mental pressure surged, noticing 77's doubt growing heavier, the next second he suddenly felt his pressure ease.

"You don't want to say it?"

"Forget it, I can also guess who did it. That thing on you, I also don't want to touch."

As if intentionally avoiding this topic.

77 seemed to have thought of something, then simply gave up pursuing it.

He didn't want to get too involved with that bunch of lunatics; although what both sides do is somewhat similar, he isn't as perverted as those lunatics, he just wants to try a bit, to see some hope.

Really getting too entangled with those lunatics, even just knowing what they did, 77 would suspect he'd run into big trouble!

(A group of rebels, a group of monsters..)

No longer dwelling on this, 77 simply decided to end the conversation.

"Lin An, I know you still have doubts, but I have other things to do."

"I'll leave you an understanding of the Three Systems; many questions you can answer from it. Including the Shen Yuan's remains, he can also serve as half a guide for you."

"Also, keep the ten thousand points on you for now, don't use them; in later Special Events you'll need that to preserve your life!"

"If you can survive that mission, you then qualify to walk the Three Systems!"

As the words fell, Lin An somewhat bewilderedly asked:

"Special Event? I'm not... next..."

"No."

Directly cutting off what Lin An wanted to say, 77 gave him a deep look and spoke bluntly:

"Lin An, wanting to walk the Three Systems path, strengthening each system's resources is actually not the biggest difficulty."

"The real difficulty is whether your soul, your mental power, can split."

"Without finding something to enhance soul and mind, even if a mighty being helps you, you absolutely cannot survive!"

"You should know what I'm talking about."

It seemed as if they had always known what Lin An had thought before making a decision; Number 77 finished speaking, and instantly a black light burst from the tip of its tentacles, sinking into Lin An's brow.

"I've taken the mission for you! Only by surviving do you have the right to face the true Apocalypse!"

"After taking care of things on Earth, I hope you can go on the mission immediately! Don't disappoint my expectations for you!"