Chapter 800: Father's Identity?! No Absolutes in the World!

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It was late at night, yet the Chuancang was as bright as day.

The incandescent lamp's radiance made it hard for anyone to fall asleep.

Lu Zhiwei had been exhausted all day, and just ate a meal that wasn't very tasty, filling her belly with Dizzy Carbon.

"Waa—"

She let out a huge yawn, smacking her mouth, and her eyes gradually closed.

On the other side, Ji Huai and Lin Jin had also drifted into dreamland, with faint snoring sounds coming from their mouth and nose.

For a seasoned player, recuperating and replenishing one's spirit is extremely important.

It is a habit, and also a self‑serving 'transaction'.

But Su Yang currently has no intention to 'transaction'; he wants to use this chance to uncover the original cause.

Take a good look at Su Qi's true face!

Su Yang saw that she remained silent for a long time and asked, "Qi Jie, why aren't you speaking? Is there something unspeakable hidden within?"

"If you're worried that the secret might be overheard, rest assured on that point."

"They've long since fallen asleep, and Lu Zhiwei is far enough away from us; she won't hear it."

A brilliant light flickered in Su Qi's eyes as she said, "Too many things are involved; telling you now might not be right."

Su Yang pressed on, "It's just a position or identity, what's so difficult about it?"

"Or... you actually don't know?"

Su Qi knit her brow, a hint of displeasure appearing between her brows, and said, "I've said as much as I can; do you still wish to probe further?"

Su Yang ignored the expression on her face, nodded, and said, "I really want to know; I must know today."

"What if I don't tell you?" Su Qi said, her tone a bit forceful.

Su Yang stared into her eyes without blinking; after a long while he said, "You are many years older than me, so for now you may be addressed as an elder."

"Many elders often hide embarrassing deeds behind the banner of 'for your own good'."

"If you truly have my best interests at heart, you should lay everything out plainly."

"The Golden Road has been opened; you and I are separated by several eras, and we don't know when we'll meet again."

"Perhaps beyond this game there are people like Su Juan and Su Rou who would extend a helping hand when I am in trouble."

"But they are ultimately not you."

"My desire to explore the answer is not merely curiosity."

"Qi Jie... I want, within my capability, to add my strength for the New Era and for them as well."

Su Qi let out a light sigh, "You really are impermeable, you can't even take in a word of advice."

Su Yang pursed his lips, slightly raised his eyelids, and said, "Everyone says I like being a riddler, but I truly detest when others leave things hanging."

"We've already gotten this far in the conversation; if I still can't hear an answer, I will keep pestering forever."

"My temperament can be a bit annoying; please forgive me."

Su Qi shook her head helplessly, "I really can't deal with you."

Su Yang, seeing a sign that she might loosen up, smiled, "I'm more wearisome and more stubborn."

Su Qi's expression suddenly changed, and she said seriously, "There are too many Cause and Effect entanglements here; it's not that I can't speak, but I'm worried you can't bear it."

"If the sky falls, there's a high one holding it up; you needn't worry about that," Su Yang said.

"This Cause and Effect can only be shouldered by you alone!"

"Then it's even simpler: if you can't provoke it, you also can't escape? The New Era is the best cradle; no place compares."

"... You want to know your father's whereabouts?"

"Yes, if possible, please describe in more detail."

Su Qi's gaze drooped, as if pondering how best to articulate it.

Su Yang was not in a hurry, simply waiting quietly.

Each tick of the wall clock's second hand produced a soft click.

It was the only movement inside the Chuancang.

Su Yang couldn't endure absolute silence; it would drive him mad.

Now it's just right, neither too much nor too little.

Finally, Su Qi lifted her head and said, "Your father shares the same world as you; I don't know his current location, but twenty years ago he was on Continent No. 5."

Twenty years ago?

Su Yang seized this critical temporal node.

The sensitive him immediately thought this might be when they entered Blue Star to play the game.

It was also the time of his birth.

"What kind of place is Continent No. 5?" Su Yang asked again.

"Nothing special; it's just a gathering place for players," Su Qi replied offhand.

"Then how can one get there?"

"You can't go."

"Why?"

"The rules are different; you cannot reach it."

"There is no absolute in the world."

"Isn't that statement itself too absolute?"

Su Yang was startled.

Su Qi paused, then continued: "Count the times; after the Twelfth Death Game ends, you should also leave the Island and go to the Continent."

"Is this the Final Prison?"

"Yes, but not entirely."

"What is beyond the sea?"

"Golden Throne."

"The ultimate result of swallowing an era is probably plate tectonics... Continent merger?"

"Yes."

"Then where is he now?"

"I don't know."

"Don't know?"

"He is a Regulator, his whereabouts are uncertain, no one knows."

"Regulate what?"

"The rules encompass everything within, including people and affairs."

"Yao Ri is also a Regulator."

"Hmm."

"But shouldn't regulation be the domain of the Divine?"

"No one has seen the Divine."

"Then who appoints the Regulator position?"

"I don't know."

Su Yang took a deep breath; he felt something was off.

But he couldn't put it into words for a moment.

If his father is a Regulator of a Continent, what is his mother's status?

Also, Yao Ri explicitly said she is from his mother's side.

Logically, if the mother has such great ability, she must be an extraordinary figure.

But Su Qi answered three questions with "I don't know."

And moreover...

Why does this line of reasoning feel vaguely familiar?

It's like putting pre‑processed ingredients into a microwave, heating them briefly, and then they're ready to eat.

As for the "Continent No. 5" and "twenty years ago" mentioned by Su Qi, that doesn't seem fabricated.

After a round of questioning, there was no substantive useful information.

So-called having to bear Cause and Effect, is it just because of a Regulator's title?

Su Yang didn't believe it.

He now seriously doubts Su Qi's identity.

His thoughts at that moment seemed not to be heard by her.

Ji Huai's words seemed to be true.

He indeed planted a "weak point" in the other.

Just like an acupoint strike in a martial novel.

A single Finger gesture made the opponent lose all strength and means.

"I understand now, thanks Qi Jie for the clarification," Su Yang exhaled, feeling relieved.

"You must never tell these secrets to a second person," Su Qi solemnly warned.

"Don't worry, even if I die, I'll rot inside my stomach," Su Yang's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

Su Qi nodded satisfactorily, lying down and turning to one side, "It's getting late, let's rest."

"Alright!"

Su Yang stared at her bulky figure beneath the Work Uniform, and after a moment lay down beside her.

Gazing at the ceiling, Su Yang's eyes suddenly flashed a sharp hue.

"They all treat me as a piece in their game."

"Fine, then let's see everyone after the Mask is taken off."

"Who is the Mantis!"