Chapter 616: Star Planet War Begins

Could it be that this military industrial magnate is also a fan of our game?

They fell into deep bewilderment.

A perplexed game development executive tried to answer, "The method for crafting a workbench in this game is... first, chop down trees, break them into wood blocks, and then use four wood blocks to construct a workbench?"

"Is it that simple? A workbench, according to our deductions, is a mysterious system that leads to ninth-tier power, symbolizing the supreme forces of decomposition and synthesis." The old man frowned.

Cold sweat trickled down the foreheads of the others.

The supreme forces of decomposition and synthesis?

"Sir, we're just talking about a pixel-style game here!"

He tried to explain, "Because it's a core foundation of the game, crafting a workbench is naturally simpler."

The old man sighed, instantly realizing they were not on the same wavelength.

He could only then inquire about the game's inspiration.

The game's origin was unremarkable. It was simply a sudden flash of inspiration, or perhaps it stemmed from playing an old NES-style pixel console, followed by a dream filled with mosaic creatures.

Ultimately, they had no choice but to dismiss these individuals.

The elderly head of the research institute took a deep breath. "Perhaps some life form that descended upon this planet imbued them with these ideas, making them believe they developed the game themselves?"

Influencing the mind of an ordinary person is far too simple.

"Regardless, we must monitor this closely," the old man at the institute stated gravely. "It might involve the legendary ninth-tier, a pixel planet?"

He felt a profound sense of powerlessness, as if some terrifying ancient entity was orchestrating everything from behind the scenes, overseeing and controlling all.

"Decomposition and synthesis, pixels, digital, symbolizing the gateway to the ninth-tier, ancient power at a microscopic, dominant level?"

Early the next morning, a group of people began their research.

They focused on the disintegration and formation of pixel particles. The creatures in this world lack DNA; they are composed entirely of particles, which seems to allow for a simpler understanding of life's fundamental structure. In fact, precisely because of their pixelated structure, with large cells made of individual particles, they might indeed be disintegrated and synthesized, forming a unique transcendent cultivation system for this planet, with a mysterious and unknown future.

Wood particles could be reassembled into wooden knives, wooden axes... It seemed highly plausible!

The workbench... with the current transcendental civilization mindset, where netizens are like "keyboard gods," everyone felt there was a possibility of it being realized, not just baseless talk. In a sense, it was a restructuring of life's composition, a form of life alchemy.

Thus, the "Workbench Project" was officially launched.

The workbench symbolized the "Table of Creation," capable of decomposing and synthesizing the world's particles, serving as the supreme key to the ninth-tier.

Of course, some still did not quite believe Bai Xiaojun's claims, thinking it was just a coincidence. "What workbench? It was merely accidental; there was no fundamental connection between this game and this planet."

While pixelated creatures, alien entities composed of large-particle cells, might indeed be possible in reality, linking them to a game? "Don't be ridiculous."

Naturally, they still considered it feasible and didn't object. But deep down, they were unconvinced by Bai Xiaojun leading them, feeling they could contend for leadership in the future.

However, early the next morning, Bai Xiaojun spoke again with surging morale, declaring, "This is the true essence of us 'farming-style' players! After crafting the workbench, the next step is the furnace!"

He proclaimed loudly, "If the principle of the workbench is 'synthesis and decomposition,' then the more advanced furnace is for roasting food! For refining life! What does this mean? The principle represented by the furnace is 'fusion and transformation'!"

"The workbench is synthesis and decomposition, the Physical Buddha! The furnace is fusion and transformation, the Chemical Dao!"

*Gasp!* All the players below gasped sharply.

Unbelievable! There's such profound meaning in this?!

Think about it, these are two ways to alter the structure of all things! Moreover, they precisely correspond to the "Physical Buddha" and "Chemical Dao," the cultivation paths of Buddhism and Daoism! As expected, this universe is also rooted in the 'Radiant Source System' and the 'Primordial Qi System,' bearing a significant connection to ancient Chinese mythological civilization!

Initially, some were skeptical. But now? They had no choice but to believe. One coincidence might be a coincidence, two might also be coincidences, but when every clue points in the same direction, that is the truth.

"It's all connected now, oh my goodness!!"

A "tree player" was stunned. "The development team is incredibly brilliant!"

The others also erupted, falling into a frenzy. "It's back to basics!" "You thought it was a pixel planet, but in reality, just like the ancient hellish temple before, it's once again linked to our ancient Chinese civilization!" "It's come full circle!" "Essentially, it's also the Chemical Dao and Physical Buddha!" "Holy cow! Elder Bai Xiaojun is amazing too; he even deciphered such profound meaning!" "Ahhh, let's start farming! Players who primarily cultivate the Buddha path, make workbenches! Players who primarily cultivate the Dao path, make furnaces!"

They were convinced. Completely convinced! Indeed, none of these great figures were simple. Their analyses were interlocking, making it impossible for the game development team to hide any secrets.

With this, Bai Xiaojun's intellect completely won over the crowd!

"We need a leader like this, with such insightful wisdom." Many were instantly convinced. "He truly lives up to his reputation as a parent of seven children, calm and composed."

In an instant, Bai Xiaojun seamlessly became the tribal leader for this group of gifted players.

Days passed. They attempted to craft workbenches, but it was clearly unrealistic in such a short time. Instead, they painstakingly carved wooden knives, which were exceptionally heavy and hard, comparable to steel.

"This is a particle cutting blade!"

"Bah, this is a 3D printer!"

Countless people cheered, claiming these were simplified workbenches, and the tools were a special form of particle synthesis and decomposition, giving them impressive names.

On the other side, simplified versions of furnaces also appeared. They used high temperatures to roast food, interpreting the furnace's ability to melt and transform substances as making the food delicious.

They were delighted, using these crude tools to hunt cube-shaped animals, beginning to hunt in the deep forest and continuously expanding their fortresses and wooden structures.

"These guys are really having a blast," Xu Zhi was speechless. However, it did give Xu Zhi some unique ideas and inspiration. This was the nascent form of a powerful, mysterious system, currently tailored specifically for pixelated life.

As for encountering another group of cube tribes on the surface? A planet the size of 100 mu is still quite vast. So, during their first few days there, they developed quite normally.

Until one day, they saw a pixelated block-person intruding into their controlled forest area, which completely ignited a new conflict.

"Ooh! Ruh!—"

The horn of war sounded; a new surface tribe was discovered by the block tribes, and the entire planet entered a new era of conflict.