Chapter 206 - Amicus (1/2)
Hao Xuan stood in the third containment unit, looking at the computer mainframe that controlled everything in the base. It looked very simple. There was just one platform in the middle of the unit with a single glass screen above it.
With the help of four other sub-divisions scattered across the entire planet, it controlled everything here.
Fortis was sitting on his favorite spot, (Hao Xuan's head), looking around curiously. He had seen Hao Xuan's memories but that was like watching a movie. Experiencing things first-hand was an entirely different affair.
”System!” Fortis shouted excitedly, pointing at the glass screen with a couple of his tentacles. He was like a child that was seeing things for the first time after learning about them beforehand, which wasn't wrong.
Hao Xuan nodded, ”Yup, that's the computer system that controls everything.”
Fortis closed his eyes and looked up smugly, proud of himself for getting it right.
Hao Xuan couldn't help but smile.
He cleared his throat and started speaking in the language of the Sagax.
”System, activate P.O.G!”
P.O.G was an acronym for the Planetary Observational Grid. Since Poriverse used the planet as his base, he set this up to be able to oversee everything from the comfort of his 'home'.
The screen lit up and the systems robotic voice echoed in the room.
”Sub-Division three, four, and five damaged beyond repair. Power was redirected to main base for containment of Specimens 'G' and 'D'. P.O.G working at 40% capacity.”
Hao Xuan frowned upon hearing that. So the ”irreprehensible damage” system spoke of was to the other three sub-divisions?
”Alright, show the full map of the planet first, with all base locations.”
*Beeep*
A black and white hologram of the planet appeared above the glass screen. Five points were lit up at different areas. Three along the horizontal axis, and two on each pole.
”Which one is the main base?”
*Boop*
The light at the top of the planet increased in intensity.
”Hmmm. Where is the place I fell in from?”
An area near one of the horizontal lights lit up.
”What?” It was much further away than he expected.
”How far is that from this place?”
”Approximately four million miles.”
”WHAT?!”
How could it be that far? He fell straight down back then.
”Explain! How did I end up here?”
”Several hundred teleportation formations were set up in different places. Any creature that fell in would be tested. If the requirements were fulfilled, they would be transported here.”
”What requirements? And for what purpose?”
”Only Requirement: Above Average soul strength. For the purpose of receiving progenitors knowledge”.
'So that was it!'
Hao Xuan wondered what a huge coincidence it was that he ”happened” to fall so close to the main base. So it was all planned by Poriverse from the start. He was looking to pass on his knowledge to someone.
The more he learned about Poriverse, the more he respected him. Most people wouldn't share all their findings like this with just anyone. And the only requirement was to have a powerful soul? Tsk.
'Wait, powerful soul! They could measure soul power?'
”System, what is the strength of my soul as compared to the other people that were tested before me?” he inquired.
Hao Xuan knew his soul was powerful but never knew by HOW much exactly.
”Users soul strength was highest among tested subjects. 7.5 times stronger than the earliest subject-”
'7.5 times?! Damn, I knew I was special, but this is on a whole new level,' he grinned.
His chest puffed out unconsciously upon hearing the result, that is until the system's voice came again.
”-slightly above average.”
”A-Above average?”
7.5 times stronger is just above average?! What the f*ck kind of scale is this?!
”System, using the earlier subjects as the standard, what's the highest recorded soul strength and who did it belong to?”
”Highest recorded soul strength: 67. Belonged to Progenitor at the height of power.”
”Gawd dayum system. So Poriverse's soul was more than 89% stronger than even mine?!”
”Affirmative.”