StarCraft: Tyranid Empire.

Chapter 673 Uncle Ze, You Are Several Versions Behind

Skegel Research Station, lower level.

Underneath the layers of steel cladding on the superstructure of the Skegel Research Station, there are actually holes in the sky. The five towering Sarnaga temples support metal domes full of cables and protective pipes like pillars, thousands of gates, air There are chambers and tunnels all over it, connecting the man-made buildings of the new era with the ancient Nagar ruins as a whole, which is extremely spectacular.

"When I set foot on this land, I already noticed the power hidden in it." When the dark patriarch Zeratul came here, he couldn't help but look sideways at the majestic Sarnaga Temple.

At this moment, Zeratul was standing in the majestic hall of the Sarnaga Temple, surrounded by fragments of Kedarin crystals inserted obliquely on the ground like swords and spears, and the densely covered obelisks surrounded by green arc.As far as the eye can see, all the walls, columns, steps, and steles are made of a strange inorganic rock material, which seems to contain life and beats in the light of the Kedari crystal.

Over the centuries, Zeratul has seen many Xel'Naga temples, some with only ruined walls, and some still standing majestically among the land, but even counting Al and Sacoolas Few of the temples above can be compared in scale to those under the Skegel Research Station.

Just as no two leaves are exactly the same, no two Sarnaga temples are exactly the same, and some are even very different.This is the ultimate aesthetics of Sarnaga following the laws of the universe and nature.

Zeratul soon realized that the Xel'Naga Temple here was not only large in scale, but also quite well preserved. It also contained an energy array that was still operating, and its energy conversion and utilization efficiency were even higher than those of the protoss. The psionic matrix is ​​much more sophisticated, making it hard to imagine that this is a creation that already existed in the chaos of the universe.

And the power of these temples is so powerful, and the connection with the void is so close that Zeratul just standing here seems to be infinitely close to the boundary between the void and the world.

This explains why the Tyranid Empire insisted on establishing the Skegel Research Station on Ketil IV, a non-livable planet. A repository of knowledge, they are both creators and teachers of all things.

"When we found these Xel'Naga temples, we were ecstatic." Regel said to Zeratul: "Not only are they well preserved, but there are also generators and weapons used by Xel'Naga."

"We also found a boulder weapon capable of emitting extra-dimensional space beams and another Xel'naga turret (Xel'naga turret). Obviously, even in the era when the Xel'naga dominated the universe, they still needed weapons. Self-defense."

Among the known Sarnaga ruins, there are not many weapons left behind, not to say that there are none at all.Take the Xel'Naga world ship currently owned by the empire as an example. It is equipped with a tearing generator that can smash everything into molecular forms in an instant.

As far as the Naganaga civilization has reached, if they turn their focus to research and development of war weapons, if they start a war, it will be a punishment from heaven.

But apparently, they didn't.

The Naganaga World Ship is not a weapon of war, and the tearing force field generator is only used for the defense of the ship.

"Self-defense?" Prince Arcturus was very surprised: "The Sarnaga people can create even more terrifying weapons just for self-defense. How terrifying should their enemies be?"

This is a race once regarded as gods by the protoss. When they came to the universe, their initial life had not yet sprouted.In the original universe where everything is dead and silent, you are the undisputed ruler, so why bother to fight for hegemony in the universe.

According to the Cerebral Worm Alpha, in the era when the Xel'Naga were still active in the universe, they should have been hard to find opponents. They didn't need to develop powerful weapons, and they were killed by the traitor zerg who suddenly betrayed them lightly.

This may already be close to the truth.

"Anyway, Naganaga did die out—or, they left, leaving only these ruins." Regel shook his head and said, "It's as if we built a beautiful building with sand on the beach. The castle, when the tide slowly came up, the crabs began to study what this castle was. But before they could figure it out, the castle was washed away by the rising seawater."

"So what is Nagar trying to tell us?" Stetman said, "Archaeology is the key to the progress of civilization."

"A long time ago, the Naganagas left." Zeratul said: "Our people believe that the Naganagas are drifters from afar, free from all disputes. They are the enlighteners of civilization , is the guardian of reincarnation, and its duty is to protect rather than destroy."

"They came from the void, and they will return to the void."

"And before returning to the void, Xel'Naga left us with ruins waiting to be discovered." Zeratul groped for a piece of Kaidarin crystal protruding from the wall with his huge rough palm, and said : "We believe that there must be revelations and clues to reveal the truth."

"The return of Amon, the Fallen God of Darkness in Xel'Naga has long been prophesied, and now it has come true."

"What about the other Xel'Naga?" Augustus listened for a long time, then looked at Zeratul and said, "Assuming that Amon is not the only Xel'Naga, then what are the other Xel'Naga doing now? Standing on Amon's side, or ignoring it, or being unable to interfere?"

"The answer to this question is exactly what I'm looking for." Zeratul looked at Augustus: "The answer can only be found if we can get in touch with other Naganagas."

"But they haven't responded to you," Augustus said.

"No, it's just that their response was very cryptic." The muscles above Zeratul's eyes twisted together, as if frowning:
"Sarnaga must have their reasons for doing this."

"Maybe we'll find out soon enough," Augustus said.

Augustus actually knew that the bodies of the Naganagas in the void were basically dead, and the only enemy of Amon was the imprisoned Aurus.

In order to prevent Amon from discovering important information to the outside world, Aurus can only be a riddler, and the message can only be broken into a few sections, so that Zeratul can think for himself.

No way, our Uncle Ze can only be a riddler.

At this moment, a chubby shadow broke into everyone's sight from the other side, and the golden-red technician's robe and the following servant machines revealed the identity of the comer—the Dalam Protoss Phase Technician Karax.

I have to say that Karax's running posture is quite joyful.Most protoss are slender and lithe, walking like graceful felines.Protoss has long since abandoned the "indecent" way of eating, and will not overeat. It is indeed rare for Karax to have such a wide-eyed and fat figure.

"Hello, Karax, phase engineer, I didn't expect to see you here." Zeratul immediately stepped forward when he saw Karax, and hugged him like a brother, which flattered the latter.

There is no distinct class system among the Dark Templar, and phasers among them can be as great engineers as they are powerful fighters.

"Glad to see you, Dark Master Zeratul," said Karax eagerly.

It is not inconceivable that Karax appeared here. He had a close relationship with the emperor of the Tyrann Empire, but he was the guest of this human king.As early as during the Tyrannian Civil War, Karax served as an expatriate engineer to help Augustus' Korha Revolutionary Army repair warships and maintain equipment.

After the end of the Second Total War, Augustus approached Tassadar, hoping that he would send a group of Kalai phase technicians to assist the Empire in building an important facility like the Skigel Research Station, which was specially built to deal with hybrids. Karax is impressively at the top of the list.

At this time, the relationship between the Dharam Protoss and the Tyrann Empire was still in the honeymoon period, and the friendship between the leaders of the two sides could not be discussed, and Tassadar quickly agreed.

And while Karax himself is an excellent Khalai Phase Technician, he is not indispensable to the talented Daharam Protoss.

As for Karax personally, he's also more than happy to do his part in eliminating the hybrid.

"Your Majesty Augustus, we have made progress in our research on the Xel'Naga artifact." After Karax let go of Zeratul, he turned to Augustus and said:

"We'd like you to go and have a look."

"I'm a part of it," Stetman added.

"That's why I've come," said Augustus.

Since the assembly of the Xel'Naga artifact, the Tyranid Empire has never stopped researching it.

The main research object of Phase Technician Karax is Xel'Naga artifacts-although Karax is not a specialized Xel'Naga scholar, he is extremely smart after all.

Industry specializing in surgery.

Kerax has only one task, and that is to understand how to use the Xel'Naga artifact.

Three years had passed since Karax had devoted himself to this work.

Immediately afterwards, Augustus and others were led to the depths of the Sarnaga Temple, where they came to the location of the artifact.

The Xel'Naga artifact is sealed in a fully enclosed chamber in the temple, which is full of sophisticated equipment and the top protoss human scientists.At this moment, this magical black triangular prism is suspended high in the air under the traction of spiritual energy.

"Many, many sunshine cycles, I have been exploring the mystery behind the artifact, trying to figure out what the Xel'Naga made it for." Kerax came to the Xel'Naga artifact and couldn't help saying:
"But I still haven't found the answer—I'm puzzled, and even suspect that I don't have the ability to solve the mystery."

"And yet you succeeded," said Augustus.

"Yes, Your Majesty, but it was Dr. Narud who reminded me - he deserves the most credit."

"Dr. Emir Narud said: For Nagar, genes, energy and information are all one, and they can be transformed into each other and replaced with each other. This has benefited me a lot, and it suddenly dawned on me." Kerax said Narudzhen is my teacher: "What a great insight! I am really stupid."

"Thanks to him."

"It is indeed an artifact." Stetman said excitedly: "The Rubik's Cube is the master key that opens all doors."

This was actually what Narud said to Augustus a long time ago, but the latter always remembered it.This was later relayed by Stetmann to Kerax.From the beginning to the end, Narud did not speak to Karax.

In fact, it’s nothing, even if he doesn’t mention Augustus, it’s just an extra reasonable excuse.

"So, what is the answer to the Xel'Naga artifact riddle?" Zeratul also became serious when he heard this.

Zeratul knew that there were great secrets hidden in the Xel'Naga artifact, but at this time he didn't know that it was the key to salvation.

Otherwise, even if the artifact has thousands of fragments, Zeratul must collect them all.

"Yes, my interpretation of the Sarnaga artifact is: it will guide us to Urna." Kerax explained to Augustus: "In our myths and legends, Urna is exactly Saar Naga's hometown."

"I believe that the Xel'Naga artifact can project the coordinates of Urna."

"Guide us to Urna?" Zeratul suddenly thought of something: "The Xel'Naga left the Xel'Naga artifact in the universe, just waiting for a race to gather all the fragments to solve the puzzle one day, and then to Urna went to find them."

All of a sudden, Zeratul thought of many things again.

"I knew you would succeed." Augustus had always known that Kerax would be able to solve the puzzle: "Kerax, as I have said before, do not underestimate the work you are doing now, They may save your people on the day of the dark end."

"When that day comes, you will be the savior, Karax."

In fact, in the original timeline, this was originally solved by Karax.And because there is plenty of time now, and there is no sense of oppression and tension when the end of the world comes, Karax's deciphering speed is still much slower, and the answer has not been found until now.

"It's all of us working together, not just me." Karax is as humble as ever, not as complacent as Stetman.

Speaking of which, Kerax was full of doubts when he heard what Augustus said.

His work is indeed important, but how can he be the savior by himself.

After all, he was just a little Callai phase technician.

The saviors should also be the leaders of the Templar class.Adun, it's Tassadar, maybe even Artanis, but it's definitely not just a Kalai.

"Okay, now let's see where the so-called Urna is." Augustus just smiled, and said to Kerax again:

"I've had enough of Naganaga's endless riddles...then go find them and let them explain it face to face."

Kerax immediately started to operate on the control panel, and a moment later, the Xel'Naga artifact in midair disintegrated into fragments again, casting a purple nebula-like light and shadow.

"I'm afraid I made a mistake." Seeing all this, Karax was very disappointed, feeling that he had failed the trust of the human leader and Zeratul:
"It's impossible, it's impossible"

"It is." Zeratul whispered:

"Otarian Rift."

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