To utilize the God-tier Beast Cores he possessed to fabricate an Energy Being, Liu Hui reconnected with Zerg, only to find Zerg in exceptionally high spirits.

"Lord Zerg, what has made you so joyful?" Liu Hui inquired curiously.

Zerg laughed heartily. "Lord Liu Hui, just yesterday, we annihilated another main force of the Protoss. We now hold an absolute advantage in this war." Liu Hui smiled. "Then allow me to congratulate you. I hope you crush the Protoss."

Zerg chuckled. "Our eventual victory over the Protoss owes much to you, Lord Liu Hui. The Zerg will never forget the aid you once rendered us. Oh, by the way, what brings you to seek me out today?"

Liu Hui stated, "Last time, you traded me an Energy Being modeled after a Protoss soldier."

Zerg nodded. "Indeed, I still recall that Energy Being. Since it was manufactured using your inherent energy stones, it possesses a miraculous energy regeneration function within its core."

Liu Hui took out a God-tier Beast Core and placed it on the Planar Trading Device. He said, "Lord Zerg, the Energy Being you manufactured for me previously proved quite useful, though its internal energy reserves were somewhat lacking. Therefore, I wish to commission you to craft an even more powerful Energy Being using this high-grade energy stone. Is that feasible?"

Zerg clicked to accept the trade and took the God-tier Beast Core, which shimmered with five-colored divine light. Gazing at the fantastical God-tier Core in his hands, Zerg was momentarily lost in a stupor. After a beat, he regained his composure. "Lord Liu Hui, this energy stone of yours is truly miraculous. It holds a power I have never witnessed before. I shall immediately deliver this high-grade stone to our Protoss scientists and instruct them to forge a significantly mightier Energy Being according to your specifications."

Liu Hui replied, "I appreciate the trouble, Lord Zerg."

After bidding farewell to Liu Hui, Zerg closed the Planar Trading Device. He proceeded immediately to consult the captured Protoss scientists regarding the God-tier Beast Core. Although Liu Hui was confident in the core's potential, a knot of anxiety tightened in his chest until he received concrete confirmation.

That very night, Liu Hui was abruptly awakened by the vibration of the Planar Trading Device. He glanced at Hu Xian'er and their daughter, Su Mei, sleeping beside him, then quietly slipped into the adjacent study to activate the device.

Zerg appeared on the screen, seemingly agitated. "Esteemed Lord Zerg, do you still possess that high-grade energy stone you gave me earlier today?"

Liu Hui responded, "Yes, I do. What's the matter?"

Zerg exclaimed, "I presented your high-grade energy stone to the Protoss scientists today to construct that superior Energy Being for you. After studying your stone, those scientists immediately recognized it as the most perfect energy source their entire race has been searching for over countless years."

Liu Hui started. "The Protoss call this the most perfect energy stone?"

Zerg confirmed, "Precisely. According to their scientists, your high-grade stone contains a mysterious energy, one whose nature they cannot even fathom. Furthermore, this strange energy possesses utterly unique properties that are currently impossible to replicate artificially. The Protoss have long pursued the creation of the Perfect Warrior, yet every energy stone they’ve used has failed to yield a satisfactory result. However, upon seeing your high-grade stone, they are now confident they can forge a perfect Protoss warrior with it."

Liu Hui stated, "I do possess a few more of these high-grade energy stones, but I certainly will not agree to let the Protoss scientists use them to build their Perfect Warriors."

Zerg smiled. "That goes without saying; I wouldn't invite trouble upon myself. Actually, the scientists' suggestion was this: your high-grade energy stone is also a form of elemental energy. If you could gather nine such stones—Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Lightning, Wood, Light, Darkness, and Space—they could construct an incredibly formidable Energy Being for you. Moreover, due to the cyclical nature of their creation and destruction, the energy of this manufactured being would theoretically never be depleted."

Liu Hui was overjoyed. The conclusions drawn by the Protoss scientists regarding the God-tier Beast Cores aligned almost perfectly with what An Qi had calculated using the supercomputer. If such a powerful Energy Being could truly be forged from these cores, his Combat Puppets could be deployed without reservation.

"Lord Zerg, please wait a moment," Liu Hui requested. "Let me check my inventory to see how many more of these high-grade energy stones I possess."

Liu Hui immediately terminated the connection to the Planar Trading Device and began searching his personal storage space. His other Beast Cores were housed in a warehouse, but these precious God-tier Cores were always kept close by, carried within his personal inventory.

Liu Hui gathered every God-tier Beast Core he owned and meticulously counted them. Excluding those already integrated into the large energy convergence arrays, he currently held two hundred and eighty-nine God-tier Beast Cores.

He then categorized these cores by attribute and swiftly identified six complete sets of the nine required attributes. The remaining cores lacked full sets of attributes. However, having six complete sets was more than satisfying.

Just as Liu Hui located the six sets of God-tier Beast Cores and prepared to summon Zerg, a sudden thought struck him. He opened his computer in the study, clicked on a folder, and began reviewing its contents. This folder contained the findings from the peculiar background research group headed by Yang Xiao and Yang Dong.

Over the years, this research group had compiled an incredibly detailed and sophisticated profile of the Light Holy Church in the Magic Plane, even producing artistic renderings of the deities involved.

Liu Hui had generally paid little attention to their artwork, but now, a new idea sparked in his mind.

Clicking on the image of the God of Light, Liu Hui saw that Yang Xiao and his team had depicted him as tall and imposing, emanating a sacred white radiance, flanked by numerous handsome, pure-white angels.

Since Liu Hui had never specified exact appearances, the God of Light and the angels depicted by Yang Xiao's team all bore the features of the Huaxia people. Liu Hui examined them closely and became particularly intrigued by the angel designs. He opened the file containing the angelic portraits and selected an image of a six-winged Battle Angel. This angel appeared exquisitely handsome and radiated raw power.

Liu Hui’s plan was that in the future, he might deploy a Combat Puppet to assist Alexander in the Magic Plane. Therefore, he decided to fashion this Energy Being in the likeness of an angel. If an angel appeared and could defeat the emissary of the Nature Goddess, the Light Holy Church would gain considerable legitimacy, aiding its rapid dissemination across the Magic Plane.

Using his home color printer, Liu Hui printed out the image of the stunning six-winged angel. He then reestablished contact with Zerg. Zerg was astonished when Liu Hui traded him the nine God-tier Beast Cores, forming a complete set; he hadn't expected Liu Hui to actually possess matching sets of such precious high-grade energy stones.

Liu Hui then handed Zerg the printed image of the handsome angel, instructing the Protoss scientists to design the Energy Being based on this depiction. Because the Zerg had benefited so greatly from Liu Hui's assistance, Zerg was profoundly grateful. Upon receiving the cores and the image, he immediately went to consult the Protoss scientists.

Liu Hui began to envision the reality: once he successfully manufactured a combat weapon that appeared angelic but was functionally a Combat Puppet, possessing the anticipated formidable fighting capability, he could transfer this bizarre angel to Alexander. If Alexander then encountered the emissary of the Nature Goddess, the Light Holy Church would possess a force capable of standing against them, rather than being utterly helpless.

However, Liu Hui had underestimated the complexity of manufacturing this Energy Being. Even though the Protoss scientists were authorities in energy research, thoroughly understanding these God-tier Beast Cores would require a considerable amount of time.

Half a year passed. During this period, An Qi had exhaustively analyzed the Energy Being manufactured from the Level Eight Beast Cores. Now, all that was needed was Liu Hui to provide a more powerful core, and the Combat Puppet could immediately upgrade, unlocking its true combat potential.

While Liu Hui was proactively preparing to counter the potential threat of the Nature Goddess’s emissary in the Magic Plane, Alexander began sending urgent pleas for aid.

Liu Hui was shocked to see a utterly distraught Alexander on the Planar Trading Device screen. In recent years, Alexander had hardened considerably, usually maintaining perfect composure even under extreme duress—a trait known as "Mount Tai collapsing before his eyes without a change in expression." Seeing him this panicked was rare.

"My dear Alexander, what troubles you? Why are you in such a state?" Liu Hui asked.

Alexander spoke with panic. "Esteemed Teacher, disaster has struck! The emissary of the Nature Goddess has descended to the mortal realm..."

Liu Hui was startled. "What did you say? The Nature Goddess's emissary has already descended?"

Alexander confirmed, "Yes, Teacher. After we learned of the deep connection between the Great Elf King and the Nature Goddess’s emissary, we intensified intelligence gathering on the Great Elf King. He had been marshaling his forces since declaring war on us, delaying his direct assault. After more than a year of military repositioning, the Great Elf King was ready to attack, and we were prepared to meet him. But yesterday, the Great Elf King suddenly announced publicly that to punish our Light Holy Church—this heretical sect—he had offered a devout prayer to the Nature Goddess, who accepted his plea and agreed to dispatch her emissary to the mortal realm to eradicate the Light Holy Church."

"Upon receiving this intelligence, we were skeptical. We dispatched our most skilled intelligence operative, equipped with the snapshot device you gave me, to the square where the emissary was predicted to appear. Precisely at noon, the Nature Goddess's emissary did indeed descend. Upon arrival, this emissary instantly identified our operative. With a mere glance, our operative, a Level Twelve expert, disintegrated into a pile of rot."

Liu Hui gasped. The Nature Goddess's emissary was that powerful—killing a Level Twelve master with a single glare? But a logistical question immediately followed. "If that operative is dead, how did you receive this intelligence?"

Alexander replied, "That is thanks to Teacher’s snapshot equipment. Although the emissary killed our agent, the image of the emissary was transmitted back to our headquarters via the device he was holding. I learned of the emissary's descent only after viewing that recording. After seeing this emissary, I realized that despite being a Level Thirteen God-rank Mage, I felt utterly weak and vulnerable before him, completely devoid of any sense of security."

Liu Hui reassured him, "My dear Alexander, do not panic. Your Teacher has a solution for everything. Here is what you must do: first, send me the video recording of the emissary. I will devise a countermeasure. In the meantime, for safety, you must keep your doors locked for the next few days, avoiding any engagement with the emissary. Even if some territory is lost under such circumstances, it is secondary. Once I secure a solution, we will immediately reverse this adverse situation."

Alexander seemed to calm instantly upon receiving Liu Hui's assurance. "Very well, I will heed your instructions, Teacher. Your words are never wrong."

Liu Hui terminated the communication with Alexander and immediately took the video storage card Alexander had traded him, inserting it into his computer for playback.

The video was filmed in a vast open-air square packed with millions of elves, shouting fanatically. On a high platform overlooking the square stood a majestic, handsome middle-aged elf dressed in opulent robes. Judging by the reverence shown by the crowd, this elf was the Great Elf King Alexander had mentioned.

The Great Elf King first delivered an impassioned speech to the assembled masses. Then, he knelt respectfully before the statue of the Nature Goddess erected in the square and began to pray. The millions of elves in the square followed their King's lead, commencing their fervent prayers.

When the sun reached its zenith, a stream of seven-colored divine light pierced the sky, accompanied by the sound of sacred hymns. A tall man in white suddenly materialized in the air, radiating intense energy fluctuations. With an expressionless face, he descended along the path of the light, stopping approximately one hundred meters above the square, suspended in the air.

This tall, white-clad figure surveyed the assembled elves below with empty eyes.

Under the gaze of this man in white, every elf in the square felt utterly seen through, as if their very souls were exposed. When Liu Hui saw the emissary’s eyes in the video, even he felt a sharp jolt, as if that gaze had pierced him too.

Liu Hui was profoundly shocked. This was only a recording, yet the pressure exerted by the emissary was immense. What kind of pressure would he exert in person?

At that moment, the white-clad emissary spotted the Light Holy Church operative who was recording the scene. A strange light flashed in his eyes. "Heretic, who dares offend the Goddess! You must die to atone for blaspheming the Goddess."

As soon as the emissary finished speaking, Liu Hui heard a scream, and the entire video feed abruptly cut out.

Liu Hui closed the video, realizing he was drenched in sweat. Merely viewing the recording had subjected him to such overwhelming pressure. What must Alexander, who was about to face this emissary directly in the Magic Plane, be experiencing? Only now did Liu Hui truly grasp the genuine terror lurking beneath Alexander's desperate expression.

Previously, because the Nature Goddess had never demonstrated any divine signs, Liu Hui had assumed she was an invention of the elves, just as fictional as the God of Light he himself had fabricated. He never imagined the Nature Goddess was real, let alone that she would dispatch her emissary to eradicate Alexander’s Light Holy Church.

The video confirmed that the Nature Goddess’s emissary possessed terrifying strength, far beyond what any human power could resist. Even cultivators, who claimed the title of "Gods" with their God-rank Mages and God-rank Warriors, were utterly incapable of fighting back against this genuine divine envoy.

If Liu Hui could not devise a better solution, even his high-tech weaponry might cause the emissary some trouble, but it could not prevent the Light Holy Church from being utterly destroyed. Once the Church was wiped out, Alexander would lose everything and could no longer supply Liu Hui with the abundant resources from the Magic Plane. In essence, the war between Alexander and the Nature Goddess's emissary was a confrontation between Liu Hui and the Nature Goddess herself. If Liu Hui won, he retained the Magic Plane's rich resources; if he lost, he would forfeit that entire world.

The "City of Stars" had expanded to encompass the entire solar system, granting it vast resources, lessening the immediate need for materials from other planes. However, suddenly losing such a resource-rich plane would still be a severe blow to Liu Hui.

Furthermore, over the years, Alexander had shown Liu Hui unwavering deference, addressing him as 'Teacher.' Over time, Liu Hui had grown attached to Alexander, viewing him as a true disciple, inspiring a genuine urge to protect him.

Therefore, regardless of the cost, Liu Hui could not abandon the Magic Plane. He began reviewing his arsenal of high-yield weaponry, concluding that only the Super Laser Cannon posed any credible threat to the emissary. Missiles and nuclear bombs, when facing a foe of such terrifying capabilities, would likely be evaded long before they could even close the distance.

The Super Laser Cannon, however, was immensely large and could not be transferred directly through the Planar Trading Device. If it were dismantled for transport, Alexander and his scientifically untrained followers would never be able to reassemble such a complex piece of equipment. Thus, the Super Laser Cannon was unusable in the Magic Plane, offering Alexander no immediate assistance.

After deep consideration, Liu Hui determined that only the Combat Puppet offered a viable solution. The Combat Puppet sealed powerful combat spells from the Cultivation World within its structure. If these spells could be unleashed at full power, Liu Hui believed it could at least stall the Nature Goddess's emissary from slaughtering the Church's followers, even if it couldn't defeat him outright. The ultimate outcome of the conflict would then depend on the attrition of their conventional forces.

With this thought, Liu Hui immediately contacted Zerg. The Zerg had achieved absolute strategic initiative in their war against the Protoss. The Zerg pressed forward relentlessly, forcing a full retreat from the Protoss, which explained Zerg's elated demeanor.

Zerg responded cheerfully. "Esteemed Lord Liu Hui, what is your need?"

Liu Hui asked, "Esteemed Lord Zerg, I must inquire: have you managed to fabricate the Energy Being using the nine high-grade energy stones I delivered to you earlier?"

Zerg looked visibly deflated and admitted, "I am truly sorry. You entrusted us with this a long time ago, yet we still haven't been able to manufacture an energy being that meets your satisfaction." Liu Hui was deeply disappointed by Zerg's words; his last hope had been extinguished, leaving him with no other way to assist Alexander. Just then, he heard Zerg continue, "The schematic you gave us for the energy being—after our Protoss scientists studied it—they discovered the key lies entirely within the wings on its back. In other words, the essence of this energy being resides in those wings." Liu Hui paused, asking, "The essence of the energy being is in the wings on its back?" Zerg nodded. "Precisely. The structure of the energy being you designed follows an astonishingly magical pattern. When we began manufacturing it according to your specifications, an unexpected, uncontrollable phenomenon occurred: all the energy automatically flowed toward the wings on its back. There is a mysterious rule operating within its very structure, a process even our Protoss scientists cannot govern."

The angelic blueprints Liu Hui handed to Zerg were actually drawn by Yang Xiao and the others, though Yang Xiao and his group had taken inspiration from the angelic imagery found in Western religions. Now, if the Protoss scientists found that this angelic-shaped energy being spontaneously generated such a wondrous governing rule, did that imply such angels might actually exist—that they were the embodiment of a rule, rather than mere fiction? And thus, attempting to build them would automatically manifest that inherent rule?

Liu Hui inquired, "So, what state is this energy being in now?"

Zerg spoke with palpable shame, "We have exhausted all nine of your high-grade energy stones, but we have only managed to produce a single pair of wings on the being's back, falling far short of the six pairs you required."