Chapter 1130: Ong Falos 3.2 (176)

Marvel Universe.

"Hm???".

Tony, who had been comfortably sinking into the sofa, suddenly straightened his body, snapped upright with a "swish", and his eyes kept scanning up and down the suddenly appearing "intelligent machine".

"This is an intelligent machine...?".

Listening to the clear electronic synthetic voice, Tony instantly perked up. He wasn't curious about the craftsmanship of the intelligent machine, but why it was appearing on Ong Falos? Is this something that should exist in this world?

It's like a modern artificial‑intelligence machine suddenly traveling back to a city‑state of ancient Greece thousands of years ago—no matter how you think about it, it's jarring!

It lacks the cold, streamlined shell of Ultron, and it doesn't have Vision's near‑human warmth; most of its body is covered by a metal casing, hiding any internal structure, but Tony can almost be certain—this thing could not have been created by Ong Falos's current technology.

"So... it's an extraterrestrial intelligent machine?" Bruce Banner set down his tea cup, his expression growing solemn. "If the Interstellar Peace Corporation produced a machine of this precision, I might find it odd, but this is Ong Falos. Could it be that Xing and Dan Heng aren't the first 'extraterrestrials', and that eons ago someone traversed the chaotic matter surrounding Ong Falos and entered its interior?"

"That's only one possibility, Dr. Banner," Vision shook his head. "This intelligent robot could also be a native product of Ong Falos."

"No, no... that's impossible. You know very well that Ong Falos's technology couldn't produce an intelligent machine of this precision," Dr. Banner reflexively denied. "Do you know what the appearance of an intelligent machine in an ancient city‑state would mean?"

"Of course I do," Vision replied calmly. "There's another explanation: this intelligent machine is not a product of Ong Falos's current era; it comes from a much older age of this planet—"

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One‑Punch Man.

"—An older age, Tongdi, are you implying... an ancient civilization?"

Banggu wore an incredulous expression.

Tongdi, licking a lollipop, nodded: "Exactly, an ancient civilization. How long has the planet Ong Falos existed? Hundreds of millions of years? Billions? Who can guarantee that in those billions of years the planet hasn't birthed another dazzling civilization with even more advanced technology?"

"So, Tongdi, you speculate that this intelligent robot is a technological product of an ancient civilization," the Driving Knight said, his eyes flashing. "We can't rule out that possibility, but if that's true, Ong Falos should have uncovered many more ancient technological artifacts."

"That explains it well," Tongdi's mind raced. "The appearance of this intelligent machine refines my theory: the chaotic matter surrounding Ong Falos is also a product of the previous civilization—back then Heichi came from beyond the heavens, completely eradicating this universal 'virus'. They sealed Ong Falos with chaotic matter and manufactured many similar robots to repel Heichi..."

"Unfortunately they failed. Forced, the former civilization planned to use even more extreme weapons to destroy Heichi. Heichi was indeed struck, but the former civilization perished in the ensuing explosion."

"... and this robot is a relic left by the former civilization."

"What about the Titans? What role did Titans play in the former civilization?" Banggu continued. "If an ancient civilization truly existed, a Titan like Sexis, as a witness of that era, should know the former civilization's knowledge and pass it on to the present people of Ong Falos."

Tongdi was momentarily at a loss for a more plausible explanation.

Yuanzǐ Wushi said lightly, "I think this intelligent machine is also a 'foreigner' from beyond the heavens, only it arrived earlier, got trapped by the Sky Titan, and cannot leave Ong Falos. In a sense, its predicament mirrors that of Xing and Dan Heng."

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"I, on behalf of all Aohema citizens, extend my regards to you, and also express deep regret for the plight of the Divine Insight Tree Court."

Kexia seemed to recognize it, pausing slightly: "You? I didn't expect you to appear in person for a meeting."

"KefaLe and Talandon are present; I come to demonstrate the Senate's justice."

Sexis also seemed intrigued by the intelligent machine: "There are Antikythera people here? After the Golden War, that's truly a rare sight."

The intelligent machine bowed slightly: "I also extend sincere greetings to you, noble Titan. My name is Lu Ku Er Ge Si; you may call me 'Laigushi'. I am currently an honorary elder of the Aohema Senate, and under the title 'Divine Gift Audience' I defend every upright citizen's right to self‑expression."

"Ha... you can see it too?"

"You understand me: Antikythera people perceive this world through the amplitude and frequency of souls—just as I know that Ms. Aglaea is currently listening from afar to this private discussion. If you wish, sir, I can sever the golden thread and defend your fundamental rights."

Kexia dismissed it outright, coldly saying, "That woman, being a Demigod, should have self‑respect. Keep those pitiful threads; let her listen to my voice and bring disgrace upon herself."

"It seems you already have a countermeasure?"

"I need no countermeasure. Apart from surveillance, she can do nothing. The citizen assembly is about to convene, and Olonis has already fallen; stealing the fire within me would only cause chaos, and she knows that," Kexia paused, then continued, "As for me, Anaksgoras, serving as the special envoy of the Tree Court to the Aohema citizen assembly, I have long understood your capabilities..."

"No need to dismount and assert authority, Laigushi. Lead the way."

Laigushi seemed very pleased with Kexia's attitude, nodding approvingly: "Excellent. I trust that Kaines will look favorably upon such a powerful ally."

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Naruto.

"Oh? It can just cut Aglaea's golden thread?" Feijian frowned. "... this guy called Laigushi is impressive. Also, big brother, you must have noticed, right? From Sexis's tone, it seems that during Ong Falos's early years there were many intelligent machines similar to Laigushi."

"Hmm," Hashirama Senju nodded slowly. "Moreover, they belong to a group. Could it be that, like Screw Goom, they are alien intelligent machines that crashed here millennia ago and were forced to settle and integrate with the locals, calling themselves 'Antikythera people'?"