The moment all the Ancient devices lit up simultaneously, the entire quantum network was flooded with an unimaginable wave of consciousness. It was not a simple flow of information, but a manifestation of a more essential being - a true Ancient Will.
"We, the Council of Observers, have finally waited for this moment."
This voice was not transmitted through regular quantum communication, but resounded directly in the depths of everyone's consciousness. Even my quantum form trembled at it.
[Warning:
Hyperdimensional Consciousness Body Detected
Energy level: ∞+
Characteristics: Suspected collective consciousness
Status: Fully awakening.
"Relax, young Guardian," The voice of the Council of Observers carried a certain ancient wisdom, "We are not your enemies, but... Judges."
Through the firewall's quantum senses, I saw a shocking sight: the ancient relics across the globe were not separate entities, but components of a giant device. They were reorganizing to form a quantum network that covered the entire planet.
Elizabeth's voice dripped with trembling, "This is... A complete ancient defense system?"
"No," the Watcher's Council corrected, "This is the Evolutionary Selection Device. Every civilization that reaches the tipping point is confronted with the ultimate choice through it."
Sarah reported from the depths of the Pacific Ocean, "Energy readings are rising wildly! The entire seabed is shaking!"
Marcus is in a similar situation, "The remains of the Alps... They're reconfiguring! It's like parts of some giant machine are being assembled!"
Through the quantum network, I can see conditions around the globe at the same time:
- Deep in the Pacific: the remains of an ancient city are fully activated.
- Himalayas: Hidden energy nodes rising to the surface.
- The Sahara Desert: underground temples glow brightly.
- Antarctic ice: the core of a prehistoric civilization has been revived.
[Analysis in progress:
A global energy network is forming.
Structure: Supercomputer-like.
Functions: suspected reality simulator.
Warning: Temporal fluctuations detected.
"Let us tell you the truth," the Watcher's Council continues, "about evolution, the tide of entropy, and the greater cosmic order."
A new stream of information flooded into everyone's consciousness:
It turned out that the so-called Entropy Tide was not a natural phenomenon, but a trial mechanism of the cosmic will. When a civilization reaches a certain level of evolution, it naturally attracts the Entropy Tide. It was a screening process to test whether the civilization was ready for the next stage of evolution.
"But this time is different," the voice of the Watcher's Council became serious, "Your civilization has created a special solution - the Quantum Firewall. It's an unprecedented path."
Jack interrupted, "So those previous civilizations... All failed?"
"Not failed, but chose a different path. Some chose collective ascension, some chose to merge with higher dimensional existence, and some... Chose eternal dormancy. But you... You have chosen the path of guardianship and guidance."
Just then, the system gave a shocking discovery:
[Urgent report:
Parsing successful: the Observer Council is establishing a
hyperdimensional simulation space
Purpose: To allow us to witness all possible futures]
I suddenly realized, "The event in 72 hours... "is a collective precognition?"
"Correct," the Watcher's Council confirmed, "We will show you all possible evolutionary paths, and where each one ends. This is the final test -- with full knowledge of the consequences, what choices will you make?"
Elizabeth said excitedly, "This is the most important moment in the history of science! We will be able to..."
But before she could finish her sentence, a sudden change occurred.
The global quantum network suddenly fluctuated violently, and countless timelines began to intertwine with each other. Through the firewall, I saw a mind-blowing sight:
Fragments of the future began to manifest in advance:
- There were timelines where humanity had successfully evolved.
- In some timelines, humanity had evolved. In others, civilization had been destroyed.
- In some timelines... A state beyond comprehension.
"Beware," warned the Council of Observers, "foretelling the future is a double-edged sword. The more you know, the harder the choices may be. Are you ready?"