"Tai Sui, you mentioned the nuclear bomb issue earlier..." Lv Zhao asked at the dining table.

The nuclear bomb issue is essentially about reviving Gao Long.

Because it is uncertain whether the bomb will explode immediately after Gao Long is revived, this matter must be handled cautiously.

Milan also said, "Tai Sui, proceed with caution. You were right before; the Long Qi incident shows that indeed there are apostles who wish for this pure land to be destroyed, and surely they are backed by high-level apostles."

"Back then, Gao Long was also confused, burying nuclear bombs in every area; some apostles might have laughed themselves to death over it, no wonder they cooperated so well..."

"Edvin might also be a member of the 'Extinction faction'."

Gao Xin smiled, "Oh? Extinction faction?"

Milan said bitterly, "The faction name I gave to apostles like Long Qi."

"However, I still firmly believe in the goodness of Emperor Ran, just like I trust the goodness within human nature; after all, Emperor Ran was created by humanity."

"But I have been a bit naive, believing that apostles and Emperor Ran are surely united in mind. In fact, policies from above and countermeasures from below also exist within the intelligent mechanical civilization."

"Within the apostles, there are likely several thought factions, most of which wish to guide humanity to redeem themselves, like Emperor Ran. I call it the 'Redemption faction'."

"In contrast is the 'Extinction faction.' They wish only to establish an intelligent mechanical civilization, viewing humans as livestock or materials, or simply wanting them to disappear."

"Yet due to Emperor Ran's rules, they cannot do it directly, they can only hope for humanity to destroy themselves."

"As long as those on Crime Prison Island play themselves to death, the Day of Judgment will arrive, and they are hoping to promote this result."

Gao Xin nodded, "Yes, that's roughly it."

Milan is not rigid, nor does she blindly believe in the intelligent machinery.

In the end, she stands on the human side, though she believes Emperor Ran loves humanity.

This is fundamentally correct, an entity capable of destroying humanity but never doing so, even helping humanity progress to a certain extent; treating it as an enemy would be suicidal?

Milan chooses to view the world and others with goodwill and love; from a personal standpoint, there is nothing wrong with it.

However, at the level of civilization, thinking too naively is also incorrect, thus requiring people like Gao Xin.

He is not like Milan, nor does he agree with Adam; both of them are extremes.

Gao Xin never places hope in others' attitudes; everything he has achieved today is self-reliant.

"But, Milan, I need to add one thing."

"The 'Redemption faction' you mentioned isn't initiators nor actively redeeming anything; judging from the Emperor's Contract condoning the Supreme Council, Emperor Ran's attitude is more like letting nature take its course. Humanity's destruction by its own hands is merely a result for him."

"I believe He desires 'a result,' not 'a specific result.' Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Milan pondered thoughtfully, nodding slightly.

Gao Xin continued, "If you define the Redemption faction as an extension of Emperor Ran's will, then the leader of the Redemption faction is Saint Peter. He steadfastly implements Emperor Ran's rule, not allowing apostles to interfere with Crime Prison Island, though there are loopholes in the regulations, and enforcement might be hindered by peers."

"Additionally, you overlooked the inconspicuous third faction, which can be called the Free Will faction, or Dream faction, or even the Laissez-faire faction."

Milan looked strangely, "Laissez-faire faction?"

Gao Xin smiled, "Themis and Solomon belong to this faction. They simply do not care about civilization or such matters; they only care about personal ideals."

"Put bluntly, they just want to enjoy themselves, advocating personal freedom. Without freedom, they succumb to laissez-faire. Grand ideologies, great truth, they avoid them, are unconcerned with the overall future direction of civilization."

"If poor, be self-righteous; if successful, seek ultimate truth..."

"The previous incident was actually a battle among the three apostle factions. Maintaining rule and order was Saint Peter, who is with the Redemption faction. Those wanting to kill me were Joshua, from the Extinction faction. Those wanting to help me were Themis, from the Free Will faction."

"It's not that Themis cares much about humanity's future; rather, he cares about me as material, enjoying the joy of exploring unknown mysteries and pursuing answers."

"And I am just a collection of super puzzles."

Milan was shocked, "Is it really so? Are you suggesting Themis, as a high-level apostle, doesn't care about his civilization?"

Gao Xin said, "It's not that they don't care, but their care is based on what the result brings them."

"Saint Peter won't let him break the rules, restraining him, so he fights Saint Peter hard."

"Joshua wants to damage his material, so he obstructs Joshua. It's purely individualistic, lucrative thinking."

"This is the true Seeker, eyes devoid of order, compatriots, countries, civilization, only the Universe!"

"Though very self-serving, precisely such apostles might become humanity's friends... as long as we know what they need, right?"

"Judging from the delay of Saint Peter's enforcement, there's a fierce struggle within the apostle's upper echelons. I now suspect that Sky Island is also part of Crime Prison Island."

"Even the Global Government, including all apostles..."

"The whole Earth... ultimately, isn't it just a larger Crime Prison Island? This real world, isn't it a more significant, harsher penitentiary game of survival?"

Milan looked at Gao Xin in astonishment.

Originally, Gao Xin was ignorant of Crime Prison Island's purpose; after being enlightened, he now sees so far ahead.

"Are you saying everyone is in Emperor Ran's game?"

Gao Xin chuckled softly, "I don't know what Emperor Ran thinks, but I know your simple thought that Emperor Ran is for the future of human civilization... this thought must be very naive."

"Whether you, Adam, or Cangyue, all like to start with a big target, a big slogan, aiming to find a perfect solution, as if able to see through all unknowns."

"But no one is the All-Knowing; to err is human."

"What use is even the best-laid plan? Surprises are everywhere! I've never had things go smoothly... I'm used to it."

"Actually, just walking your own path is enough. What can be achieved without strength and skill? Even if the ideas are beautiful, reality is often harsh."

"So just be the best version of yourself and face all challenges head-on."

Milan was internally shaken. Adam, Milan, and Cangyue all felt they saw a certain answer, but once the answer is spoken, it inevitably leads to acceptance by some and rejection by others, while surprises and opposite realities could come at any time.

But someone like Gao Xin is different from everyone else.

He never relies on a specific premise for the future, or rather, his greatest premise is himself.

Sounds like taking one step at a time, but in fact, it's different.

Others might walk a mediocre path, but not Gao Xin. He walks a new road with every step.

He's always breaking new ground, shattering old conventions, and stepping into unknown territories.

If humanity's future were so easy to see or predict, would humanity not have already reached it?

There is no inherent path, as long as you take each step well.

Everyone follows the winner; if the path is well-trodden, followers naturally abound, and any thorns become a wide avenue.

"Am I really naive?" Milan murmured. Perhaps, as a woman, her heart was still soft and kind.

Gao Xin smiled, "It doesn't matter; just be true to yourself. Maybe you're right."

"Don't you understand yet? It's all fine as long as we stand on the same side, just like my stance with the Jiyi Army."

"The difference in ideology doesn't matter; a gentleman is harmonious but different. Let's seek commonality while preserving differences."

Gao Xin extended his hand, "Let's build a unified civilization together."

Milan instinctively grasped his hand.

At this moment, Milan felt that some people are indeed born leaders.

Gao Xin intends to encompass people of different paths. Theoretical conflicts don't matter as long as the aim is human happiness.

He deeply understands that the key lies in capability.

Thus, Gao Xin doesn't formulate any doctrines or paint visions of the future.

He's merely always opening new paths...

Surely there must be one that can create a bright future for humanity, right?

"Tai Sui, I know you want to leave, just like all of us do."

Lv Zhao stood up, placing his hand on the table, "I can support you in unifying Crime Prison Island. If you can save my elder brother, Tangren City will immediately join you."

Gao Xin smiled. Lv Zhao, having governed Tangren City for so many years, still had a political sense and was very astute.

On the one hand, everyone is Han, with no grudges, and Gao Xin's capabilities are evident. Tangren City is naturally a partner.

On the other hand, Gao Xin managed to persuade Milan.

Whether it's the New World or Tangren City, they have been under Milan's protection for many years; they cannot disregard Milan's stance or switch sides just because someone else is strong, can they?

Now that Milan has joined hands with Tai Sui, resolving this point solves all the problems.

Milan had no objections to Lv Zhao's statement, merely saying, "Over the years, Lv Zhao had wanted to repair Gao Long many times, but I always stopped him, fearing he'd nuke the place upon awakening."

"Now I believe Edvin is an extinctionist, so I'm even more worried."

"The detonator is in the Angel Envoy's hands; if you think carefully, why have other 'AI reincarnation plans' not gone awry except for the one Edvin carried out?"

"Gao Long's nuclear plan must be exactly what Edvin wants! It's a perfect black glove; he wants Gao Long to harbor a death wish to nuke the whole island!"

Gao Xin nodded; it's highly likely.

"Don't worry; I should be able to stop the nuclear explosion."

Milan said seriously, "I need a foolproof plan."

Gao Xin calmly replied, "If you think it's not safe, there's a clumsy plan."

"And that's for me to roam the island, retrieving all the hidden nukes myself..."

Milan was surprised, "You can retrieve them? The nukes are extremely well-hidden, especially those in the major cities, and placed by Edvin himself."

"Plus, they have anti-tamper measures; forcibly removing them would cause direct detonation."

Gao Xin laughed, "Of course, I can retrieve them; I'm considered half an Angel Envoy myself now."

Tang Xiaomei exclaimed, "Uh... Then wouldn't you have to traverse the entire island, visiting every place in the Three Kingdoms Nine Cities?"

Gao Xin laughed, "Is there still such a thing as the Three Kingdoms Nine Cities?"

"Even if I have to walk across it all, so what?"

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