Chapter 717: Seven Hundredfold Memory

Hiss.... What's going on?

Zhang Jie coughed hard a few times, raised his gaze to survey his surroundings, yet he was not on the deep-space giant sword at this moment.

Instead, he was in an expanse of starry sky, akin to when he had just awakened from the simulator.

Countless memories merged in his mind; Zhang Jie realized, feeling as if he had lived through a century.

"Observer's memories... have arrived?"

Zhang Jie muttered, worrying about the Observer, afraid he might still be alive and show up to cause trouble.

But it was obvious he had overthought it.

Although philosophical debates have considered that when a person is duplicated into two, they can no longer be considered oneself, the answer to that question does not seem to apply to him.

Just as Lei Na said, a person is not composed solely of their body; they also have their experiences, choices, and emotions.

So, once split into two identical beings, from this moment on they are different people.

"The simulator possesses divine power."

Zhang Jie sighed, precisely because it is a simulation, so the problems he worried about do not arise.

And as the master of time within the simulation, he also understood this principle, so he proactively chose to create a new timeline, living out his own perfect life.

Because he knows he will never die, never; and as soon as he closes his eyes, he will seamlessly reconnect with his own self.

Zhang Jie somewhat understood the other's thought, but it didn't matter; this was likewise his own choice.

And Lei Na, in this new timeline, also lived a happy and fulfilling life.

"In other words, Lei Na definitely remained in the past."

Zhang Jie muttered, then let out a relieved smile.

"Not bad; waiting this long really is torture, so this is good, good."

In his memory, he had the experience of reclaiming countless timelines, and in every timeline, Lei Na would always accompany him, no matter what happened.

If it weren't for that "lone soul wandering the time rifts," Lei Na would be the protagonist this time, not Qi Yu.

Thus, his simulation-self gave her a good ending; she grew old together with Zhang Jie and passed peacefully.

"That counts as a satisfactory conclusion."

"However, this has given me a new idea."

Zhang Jie stopped worrying about these things, lifted his head to look around, and called out twice to the simulator.

"Where is anyone? Nobody!"

"Simulator! Come out!"

"Here."

The familiar panel unfolded before his eyes, displaying a progress bar for memory integration.

"This time the amount of information is greater than before."

"Yes, it's over seven hundred times higher."

"How little?"

"Over seven hundred times? Are you sure I'm still alive?"

Zhang Jie exclaimed in disbelief, last time it nearly blew his brain, this time maybe he's already ascended to heaven, kid.

"You're overthinking; you haven't died."

"Then why do I feel nothing wrong? Although memories can be recalled just by thinking."

"???"

"Guess why you're in this space?"

"So you've put me in the little dark room again?"

"What little dark room? Didn't I show you? Memories are merging."

"At least give me a heads-up; I flopped onto the ground, and those unaware might think I'd dropped dead."

"Okay, I'll be careful next time."

"By the way, how's Qi Yu?"

"He won't come over, will he?"

"Not authorized to disclose; please explore on your own."

"Tsk."

Zhang Jie, helpless, sat cross-legged, only able as before to stay in place and examine the simulator's other functions; frankly, each return feels like a different world.

"These simulator points have piled up so much and are useless?"

Zhang Jie muttered, flipping through for a long time, but there was nothing he wanted to buy.

"Hey, where are those new functions you mentioned last time?"

Zhang Jie asked, while the text on the panel kept spinning, the other side seemed busy processing his memories.

After a while, he then replied.

"I never thought you'd directly create an Alliance, nor that you'd become a big shot in the Alliance."

"These are reserved for you to develop your own forces; plus you don't have to worry about lifespan outside the simulation and can take breaks to rest—you're the first."

"?"

"In other words, others have participated in the simulation?"

"Yes, but only one person per era, so rest easy."

The simulator's background grew increasingly obscure, but the current situation seems alright.

"Then you haven't considered adding any special functions?"

"Of course, after this settlement I will unlock new functions for you."

This time it's not just about technology; it's more about things related to reality.

For example, directly buy a ready-made high-standard planet?

Naturally.

Zhang Jie nodded; this works. To truly cross civilization levels and become a massive existence like the Iron Law Star Alliance, these resources are necessary.

Alright, then hurry up.

Outside, the Alliance.

Yuan is currently fully devoted to deciphering the cognitive virus, while Lin Ran, at this moment, gazes at the blinking little rose in her hand, lost in thought.

Does this thing... indicate that Zhang Jie is repeatedly hopping back and forth before King Yama?

Should... should be fine, right?

Lin Ran was drenched in sweat, and at this moment, several flying ships finally crossed space and time, arriving here.

Xiao Jiu kicked the door open violently and lunged straight at Lin Ran.

Where is my pilot? Where is my pilot!!!

Have you drunk too much?

Lin Ran was speechless; this Ship Girl, ever since she knew Zhang Jie had awakened his memory, has become increasingly bold.

He is currently staying with Yunxiao together.

Lin Ran looked at the little rose in her hand and showed it to Xiao Jiu.

This thing flashing like that usually only happens when Zhang Jie is in a life-or-death crisis.

Xiao Jiu:!!!

Instantly, the Small Ship Girl's world collapsed; what does it mean that the pilot is gone after going out to play for a few days!!

No no no, I can feel him.

Xiao Jiu suddenly closed her eyes and said, as a biological warship, although she is not as strong as Ship Life, don't forget she is not an ordinary biological warship.

Products from the simulator must be high-quality; it's hard to say whether Xiao Jiu's main body was actually made by the Alliance itself.

At....

Xiao Jiu pointed at the ground, but that is actually a direction in the universe.

Here! This direction!

Really an unexpected delight.

Lin Ran smiled and turned to say to everyone.

Change course, set sail!

Convey my order, prepare to jump!