Chapter 156

Although calling it an "otherworld" might not be entirely accurate.

But for Lin Qi, a rough photo is enough to preliminarily determine some information about the otherworld.

In fact.

After these group members joined, he could roughly guess the world they were in by reading their "IDs," which is to say, their obsessions.

It’s just not that certain.

At this time, a photo can solve many of his puzzles.

The only problem is.

Why would the group members post photos?

This is also Herta's doubt.

When she asked the question, Lin Qi smiled mysteriously and said, "Why don't you take a look at the benefits and find out?"

Only then did Herta remember that there were still group entry benefits she hadn't checked.

And the so-called group entry benefit is actually embarking on the Path of Creation!

Lin Qi will use the authority of Creation, with the dream space as a carrier, to let them become Pathstriders of the Path of Creation, mastering a power they did not originally possess.

At the same time.

After embarking on the Path of Creation, not only can they improve their strength.

They can also "create" items, curios, technology, etc., that do not belong to their own world through the power of the Path.

Of course.

The more advanced the curios, items, and technological products, the more expensive the Path power required.

For example, a "time machine"—it is an astronomical figure.

Even Lin Qi cannot "afford" to redeem it.

Yes.

"Creation" can actually also be called "redemption."

Because these items are all provided by Lin Qi, and he himself happens to need more people to embark on the Path of Creation.

Therefore.

To increase the power of the Path of Creation, thereby increasing strength and redeeming various items, one must spread the prestige of the Aeon of Creation in the "otherworld."

Thereby broadening the upper limit of the Path of Creation.

Allowing Lin Qi's Aeon project to truly become reality.

Herta silently finished reading the group rules and benefits.

She couldn't help but feel some emotion.

"You really know how to play, so many schemes! This way they are working for you, and they still have to be grateful to you!"

"What do you mean working for me? This is called a win-win!" Lin Qi corrected.

"Yes, yes, yes, a win-win means you win twice!" Herta rolled her eyes.

Others might not understand, but as a semi-participant, how could she not be clear?

Group members embark on the Path of Creation, broadening the coverage of the Aeon of Creation—Lin Qi wins once.

Group members, in order to obtain more Path power, spread the prestige of the Aeon of Creation, letting people in their worlds also embark on this Path—Lin Qi wins again.

If this isn't winning twice, what is?

But it is indeed as Lin Qi said, the group members are not without benefits.

At the very least, Lin Qi's technology is the handiwork of a "god" to them, creations from an entirely different dimension.

Even she, Herta, sometimes cannot understand it.

One can only say that Lin Qi really knows how to play.

Herta was completely convinced.

Then.

She looked at the chat group with expectant eyes.

"Why is there no reply yet? The message didn't go through, did it?"

"Don't be impatient, let the bullets fly for a while."

Lin Qi comforted her.

Although he was actually a bit puzzled himself, if the same message were sent repeatedly, it would make him look like he had ulterior motives, more like a scammer than an Aeon.

Of course.

Lin Qi's identity as an Aeon has not yet been revealed in the group.

Being the group owner is enough.

To maintain his status, an Aeon must speak less.

The more one speaks, the less mysterious one becomes.

And consequently, the less style one has.

In Lin Qi's vision, besides him as the "group owner," there is also the "Aeon" he plays in a dual role.

However, this Aeon usually won't speak and will only exist in the form of a "system robot."

Only during major events will it participate.

Therefore.

Even if this "maiden as brilliant as flying flowers" did not receive the message, he would not send it a second time.

Instead, he would consider it later when the technology is mature.

Just when Lin Qi thought the message hadn't gone through.

A message appeared in the group.

[Maiden as brilliant as flying flowers: Chat group? I'm not dreaming, am I?]

[Curio in the Forest: You can consider it a dream, but the things in this "dream" can come true. Welcome to the new group member, just ask if you have any questions.]

[Maiden as brilliant as flying flowers: It really is a dream? Then why did you appear in my dream?]

Lin Qi was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to reply.

Herta gave a disdainful laugh, "You talk too much, let me handle it."

[Ball-jointed Doll: The group owner's phrasing is ambiguous, let me explain it to you. This chat group uses the form of a "dream" to connect people from different planes; you can consider me and the group owner as people from another world.]

[System Prompt: "Ball-jointed Doll" has uploaded an album.]

[Ball-jointed Doll: You can take a look at the album I uploaded; it contains some information about the world I am in, you can use it for reference and comparison.]

[Maiden as brilliant as flying flowers: Okay!]

After a while.

A message sounded again.

But this time it revealed obvious shock.

[Maiden as brilliant as flying flowers: Ball-jointed Doll, is the world you are in that dangerous? People destroy star systems at every turn? And the inventor of this Star-Falling Heaven Spear is too evil!]

[Curio in the Forest: *Cough cough*, that person is me.]

[Maiden as brilliant as flying flowers: Ah? Really? I thought it was... the Antimatter Legion mentioned in the Administrator's data...]

Lin Qi was speechless.

Could he say that to some extent, it also has a connection to the Antimatter Legion?

But Herta is really something, actually uploading some of his data to the group album.

[Ball-jointed Doll: This is the world of me and the group owner, what is yours like?]

[Maiden as brilliant as flying flowers: I'm not very clear on the specifics, but there is Honkai here, and many dangerous things. Of course, it still can't compare to the Administrator's world.]

[System Prompt: Maiden as brilliant as flying flowers has uploaded a document.]

Seeing the system prompt.

Lin Qi opened the document.

Now he was even more certain.

It is Honkai Impact 3rd.

And it is the previous timeline.

Come to think of it.

Lin Qi has played the game Honkai Impact 3rd; the reason he went to watch the Honkai: Star Rail PV was also because its name contained the word "Honkai."

And upon seeing the ID "Maiden as brilliant as flying flowers," Lin Qi actually had a guess in his heart.