The celestial realm was filled with rumbling noises that seemed never-ending, and the sky was shrouded in a gloomy, chaotic haze, obscuring all visibility. The entire world seemed to have been upended, brimming with a violent energy that persisted for a full quarter of an hour before subsiding.
The timid Aya, frightened out of her wits, sought refuge in Zhao Lun's clothing, hiding for the entire duration before finally daring to emerge.
After a quarter of an hour, the disturbances gradually slowed, the sky clearing, and the earth returning to its peaceful state.
The world had doubled in size from what it was before. The fireball in the sky now resembled the sun, and the ground was adorned with clusters of vibrant flowers, with plants scattered across the land, undamaged in the slightest.
In the flowerbeds, even the startled bees had calmed and resumed their honey-gathering.
In the distance, a mound of earth swelled upward, forming the rough outline of a mountain. A stream flowed along the ground, marking the embryonic shape of a great river.
A new vitality was blossoming in the air, gradually nurturing the world.
Zhao Lun took a deep breath, feeling his blood quicken. The crystalline blood within him seemed to have been fueled, and suddenly, an immense energy erupted from it, accelerating the strengthening process. Zhao Lun felt as though he were submerged in a hot spring, luxuriating in the comfort it brought.
He didn't want to move. Then, a tingling sensation spread through his bones, as the power of the blood nourished his skeletal structure.
In his mind, there was a sudden shift, as if a door had been opened, and clarity washed over him. The fatigue he had felt earlier vanished in an instant.
Zhao Lun emerged from this state and continued to observe any changes around him.
The once clearly defined springs of water began to converge, seemingly on the verge of merging, yet still apart, resembling the symbol of Tai Chi. At the same time, the areas surrounding the springs expanded, their essences contracting, while also diverting and producing new substances, forming an inner and outer layer. The outer layer's water had diminished in potency, but it was more suitable for plants, offering just the right amount of nourishment.
The inner layer was an enriched essence, almost resembling the fabled properties of the "living dead," while still retaining the full effects of the previous two waters, making it an invaluable treasure.
The divine chest beside the spring began to tremble, as if something were about to leap out. Zhao Lun swiftly opened it, and a brocade box flew out—exactly the same one that once contained a crystal-like diamond. It had been sealed, but now it was unlocked, freed by the forces of the divine realm.
The brocade box clicked open, and from within, a gleaming, radiant object flew out, hovering before him and slowly melting into a translucent, shimmering form. This object resembled flowing water in its crystalline transparency.
Zhao Lun remained still, letting it transform, as information flooded his mind, explaining the nature of the object before him.
That shimmering substance drew near, merging with his skin like flowing water.
It was as if a new space opened within his mind, expanding rapidly, revealing a fantastical digital realm. Thoughts, like entering a virtual world, unfolded before him—a realm of futuristic, high-tech wonders.
"Quantum Brain activated..." Mysterious information flowed into his mind, revealing the origin of the object.
It was a Super Quantum Brain, a technological marvel from a super civilization that had been collected by the gods, possessing incredible abilities. Unfortunately, since the gods had created a similar entity more suited to their needs, this item had been stored away and left to Zhao Lun.
Before him lay a virtual realm, so tangible it almost felt real.
Images, information, all appeared as though they could be touched, operating in real-time. He could grab, manipulate, and question anything. Whatever question he asked, the space immediately provided a near-realistic representation. Thoughts alone could yield immediate answers. Many things could be deduced and reconstructed using this technology.
After comprehending this, Zhao Lun was both astonished and elated.
He exited the virtual space, his excitement carrying him throughout the divine realm, flying about in exhilaration, so much so that Aya once again hid in his clothes, frightened.
Zhao Lun flew across the divine realm before pausing to assess the Quantum Brain's functions. This Quantum Brain was an extraordinary auxiliary device capable of recording everything Zhao Lun's eyes beheld, storing it for later use. It lacked its own intelligence, but with a mere thought, Zhao Lun could command its processing. Additionally, he could absorb external electronic information through it.
As he shifted his focus from the Quantum Brain, Zhao Lun found himself before a sprouting sapling—now measuring three inches tall. The sapling had shed its earlier appearance of being overwhelmed by weeds, now radiating vitality so rich it was pleasing to the senses. Zhao Lun watched with satisfaction as he began to test the Quantum Brain's functions by recording this sapling, then taking out a small object from his collar and scanning it as well.
The small creature, much more docile this time, remained calm, still reeling from its previous dizziness.
Zhao Lun, elated, emerged from the divine realm and connected to the cameras around the village, projecting all the footage before him. The cameras became his eyes, allowing him to view everything from various angles.
"Yes!" Zhao Lun shouted, his voice filled with excitement.
That night was a restless one for Zhao Lun, who could not sleep for a long time. However, the next day, he woke invigorated and ready for his martial arts practice, though something about this session felt different.
Within his mind, light flickered, recording his movements. Images leaped, scanning and analyzing, offering him guidance on the optimal way to execute his techniques.
At the archery range, arrows flew with perfect precision, never missing their mark. With every shot, his arrows scored progressively higher—from the five-ring to the eight, nine, and finally the ten-ring, never faltering again.
"Wow!?" Nicole and the others, who had come to practice archery with Zhao Lun, watched in awe, rubbing their eyes in disbelief, only to confirm that everything was true. Even if they couldn't believe it, the reality before them proved otherwise.
"Brother! You're amazing!" Maria cheered, her admiration unrestrained. Her brother had not let her down.
Hoddar, too, paused, his own performance on par with Nicole's. Zhao Lun's display surpassed all expectations.
In the music room, his piano performance reached an expert level, rivaling that of seasoned professionals.
In the art studio, Zhao Lun's brushwork was swift, completing a drawing many times faster than before, creating an illustration that was even better than his earlier ones. What would have taken hours to complete, he finished in under half an hour.
The completed artwork drew further admiration, and the group joyfully dove into a new story. Meanwhile, Zhao Lun began his reading journey, leaving Monica and the others dumbfounded behind him.
Though it seemed like reading, it was more about scanning and recording, as Zhao Lun used his mind and the Quantum Brain to store all the knowledge, allowing him to recall anything with just a thought.
After a tiring session, Zhao Lun had lunch before embarking on a new experiment.
He dug out old computers and machines, recording and analyzing them, then began working with books, using the Quantum Brain to start extrapolating and theorizing.
The Quantum Brain operated at lightning speed, rapidly transforming the old components into something entirely new. Compared to the outdated technology, the new creation seemed like something out of a futuristic world.
This was not the 21st century, and much of the cutting-edge technology had yet to emerge. Everything seemed barren compared to the 21st century, with many things requiring his reconstruction. For instance, the buildings in Tricy Town were still ancient, and apart from a few power lines and a train station, there were scarcely any telecommunication cables—until the past two years, when Zhao Lun began to change things.
Now, with the Quantum Brain at his disposal, Tricy Town would undergo monumental transformations.
Previously, Zhao Lun had been limited by technology, unable to solve many problems. Now, with the Super Quantum Brain in his mind, those limitations were gone. He could simulate and hypothesize solutions to many issues.
As time passed—days, weeks—Zhao Lun paid no mind to it.
Mastering the Quantum Brain felt like discovering an immense treasure chest, immersing Zhao Lun entirely into a state of learning. Outside of his daily routines—his martial arts practice, meals, and sleep—everything else was set aside. He became completely absorbed, his energy dedicated to experimenting and constructing within his makeshift lab.
Monica and the others continued their movie project, visiting him whenever they had a break.
Half a month passed, and their movie was completed. Only the post-production work remained. When Zhao Lun learned that the film was finished, he immediately requested the master copy, offering to handle the post-production himself.
Despite their reservations about his reliability, they entrusted the task to him. To their surprise, not long afterward, Zhao Lun returned the finished work. When they watched the completed version, they were astounded.
At that moment, Zhao Lun returned to his lab to continue his work