Super God Golden Crow Record

Chapter 73 Stealing the Great Clock

Since Zhao Chen discovered Karl's attitude towards him last time, Zhao Chen has been paying attention to Karl for three months.

The spiritual power of a Void Refinement stage cultivator far exceeded Zhao Chen's expectations, allowing him to monitor Karl's every move from across most of Mero Star.

Zhao Chen noticed that Karl's daily routine was very regular. He spent his days in the research lab at the Super God Academy, conducting research, and returned to his residence at night. Occasionally, he would visit the principal's office or the observatory to look for Kiran. Apart from that, there were no other unusual occurrences, but Zhao Chen did not let his guard down.

That morning, Zhao Chen was watching Karl as usual and noticed that he hadn't left for the research lab.

Zhao Chen watched him come out of his residence, walk north along the corridor of the Super God Academy, pass through several security gates, and finally enter Kieran's principal's office.

Outside the principal's office.

Zhao Chen stopped at the corner of the corridor, a hundred feet away from the office. He activated his invisibility technique, his presence completely vanished. However, his divine sense had already silently probed into the room, eavesdropping on the conversation inside.

Inside the principal's office, Carl bowed deeply to Kieran upon entering.

"Principal, I've come to borrow the college's large clock."

Zhao Chen was startled. A giant clock?

That's the most powerful artifact in the super-god universe civilization. It not only stores all the technology of the Divine River Civilization over the past 20 years, but it can also simulate the physical laws of the entire known universe.

Kieran's reaction seemed unsurprised. He simply asked, "What are you going to do with it?"

"I'm going to use it to deduce Zhao Chen's background." Karl didn't hide anything. "I need to find out what he went through before, and the source of his power."

The Great Clock is the greatest celestial computer in the known universe, capable of simulating the physical laws of the entire cosmos. If even the Great Clock cannot calculate its origin, there is only one possibility—it does not belong to this known universe.

Kieran was silent for a few seconds before speaking. "Fine, I've hidden the Great Clock in the basement of the Denor Super God Academy. If you insist on using it, then go ahead." But I still have to remind you one last time, Zhao Chen is not someone to be trifled with.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Principal. However, I believe the Principal should understand a scholar's thirst for knowledge."

Zhao Chen withdrew his divine sense and leaned against the wall. The Great Clock—Karl had actually thought of using the Great Clock to deduce his origins.

Although Zhao Chen's cultivation system is vastly different from all power systems in the Super God Universe, no one knows for sure whether the Great Clock can actually calculate anything. Regardless, he can't let Karl succeed. What if Karl discovers that he's not from this world?

With a thought, Zhao Chen took out a communication jade talisman from his storage ring, probed it with his divine sense, and left a message inside: "Going out on business, will return immediately. Don't worry!"

Then Zhao Chen locked onto Keisha's aura, and the moment the jade talisman left his hand, it transformed into a streak of light and flew away.

Without further delay, Zhao Chen activated his Golden Crow Escape Technique, becoming invisible, and sped off towards the Deno Star System.

The speed of the Void Refinement stage is more than twice as fast as that of the Nascent Soul stage. Zhao Chen flew continuously in the void for several months, stopping when he was tired to meditate and recover his true essence before continuing his journey.

Soon, the Deno system came into view. Zhao Chen immediately spotted his target. The two planets of Deno were orbiting the same star, and the Super God Academy's buildings were located in a mountain range on the planet Deno.

Zhao Chen arrived near the gate of the Super God Academy, but instead of entering through the main gate, he carefully scanned the buildings of the Super God Academy with his divine sense and instantly locked onto a special energy fluctuation in the underground area of ​​the academy.

There was a special aura there, wise, ancient, and full of historical weight and mystery, like a book that recorded the truth of the entire universe.

The large clock.

Zhao Chen stealthily passed through the outer area of ​​the academy and disappeared underground into a basement. A large clock, tens of feet in diameter, was quietly suspended in the center of the basement, its surface flowing with countless fine data streams.

What's strange is that there were no guards or protection around the giant clock. But Zhao Chen, with his memories from his past life, knew that this wasn't because the giant clock didn't need protection, but because no one could possibly take it away.

The Great Clock is the culmination of the highest technology of the Shenhe Civilization, and not just anyone can operate it.

Standing before the large clock, Zhao Chen reached out to touch its surface. The instant he touched it, he felt a cold, smooth sensation, as if he had touched the very foundational code of the universe.

"You can't take it with you."

Zhao Chen didn't turn around. His divine sense, however, had already detected the presence of the newcomer—Kieran. His sudden appearance in the basement was incredibly eerie. His dark robe gleamed coldly in the dim basement light, and his full head of white hair made him look like a gentle old man.

"Kieran explained. 'I put the big clock in Denor,'" he continued, "not because it didn't need protection, but because no one could take it away."

"So you knew I was coming?"

No, Kieran shook his head.

"Back when I was at the Deno Civilization Super God Academy, I set up more than a dozen security measures. Therefore, I had already received the information when you broke in."

Zhao Chen looked at him. "Did you allow Karl to use the Great Clock to deduce my origins?"

"He was just a curious child who wanted to know the truth about the world," Kieran said gently.

"The power within you has exceeded the control of the known universe. This is not scientific."

All known energy systems in the universe, whether Divine River Technology, Angel Genes, or Void Matter, exist within a unified framework of physical laws. However, the power you control seems to be outside this framework.

"So you also think I'm the ultimate fear?"

"Hua Ye calls you that, but I can't. Although I'd also like to know who you really are?"

Zhao Chen remained silent.

Kieran stepped forward. "Carl won't hurt you with the big clock. It's just a computer. What Carl will use it for is simply to deduce the source of your energy."

If even the Grand Clock can't calculate it, then you really might be from outside the known universe. I'll make him give up then.

Zhao Chen looked directly into Kieran's eyes. "What if I say no?"

Kieran didn't speak, but the smile on his face noticeably faded.

Hmph! Since you were the ones who acted unjustly first, don't blame me for acting unjustly later.

Zhao Chen did not argue further. He calmed his mind and used his divine sense to delve into the data of the great clock. His divine sense at the Void Refinement stage was powerful and precise enough.

Now he needs to sever the connection between the Great Clock and Kilan before storing it in his mind.

Zhao Chen's divine sense transformed into countless fine threads, delving deep along the data channels. Before long, he found the energy imprint connecting the Great Clock and the Kilan Dark Dimension.

Zhao Chen used his divine sense to sweep the mark away fiercely.

*Pfft!* In the distant Angel Nebula, in the principal's office of the Super God Academy, Kieran suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood. Zhao Chen!

Meanwhile, in the basement of the Super God Academy, the light of the large clock suddenly dimmed for a moment before lighting up again.

The Grand Clock no longer belongs to Kieran, nor to Carl in the future. As for what the future holds, no one can say for sure.

Zhao Chen enveloped the large clock with his divine sense, dragging it entirely into his sea of ​​consciousness. The large clock began to rise and fall slowly in Zhao Chen's sea of ​​consciousness, while the other three natal magic treasures in his sea of ​​consciousness curiously circled around the large clock, but it remained unmoved.

The smile on Kieran's face finally vanished completely.

Zhao Chen! "You'll regret this. The Great Clock was never meant to be yours, and you're destined to never unleash its full potential."

Only in the hands of the Super God Academy can it propel the advancement of civilization throughout the universe. In your hands, it's merely an ornament.

"That's my business," Zhao Chen said indifferently.

After saying that, Zhao Chen activated the Golden Crow Escape Light, and a dark golden light exploded in the basement. He didn't look at Kieran again, but flew directly through the passage out of Devon Star and headed towards the Angel Nebula.

When Zhao Chen returned to Merlo, Keisha was already waiting for him in the main hall. Her bright golden eyes watched him quietly.

Zhao Chen walked into the main hall and stood in front of her.

"What on earth have you been doing?" Keisha's voice was full of worry. "You didn't do anything bad, did you?"

"I went to the Super God Academy and got the Big Clock."

The Great Clock! Keisha frowned slightly. "The Great Clock doesn't belong to Kieran?"

"From now on, it's mine."

Keisha still had some worries. "But the Super God Academy won't let this go so easily."

"I know that."

"So you're leaving?"

"Yes, I'm also sheltering some beasts outside; they need me there too," Zhao Chen explained. "I've been away for too long; it's time for me to go back."

Protecting the beast's body? So that's why you opposed me last time? Keisha stood up, walked to Zhao Chen, and looked at him.

"I'm sorry, it might be because I'm a demon, but I have a natural affinity for beast forms," ​​Zhao Chen explained, gently putting his arm around Keisha's waist.

Keisha withdrew her hand, gently pushed Zhao Chen away, and turned to walk back to the throne. "So when do you plan to leave?"

"Right now."

Keisha sat back on her throne, her eyes devoid of any emotion. "Hmph, then go."

Zhao Chen looked at her, and although he wanted to say something, he saw that she was still angry, so he didn't say anything.

They could only escape the light and fly out of the hall.

Seeing Zhao Chen turn and leave, Keisha hurriedly ran to the entrance of the main hall. Watching Zhao Chen's departing figure, her heart was filled with reluctance.

When Zhao Chen flew over He Xi's head, she was standing on the high platform of the palace. She looked up at Zhao Chen, and was about to call out to him, but in the end, she didn't say anything.

Meanwhile, Liang Bing was still in the research lab at the Super God Academy, working on theories related to the void. She knew nothing about it.

Zhao Chen left the Angel Starfield and flew towards the northern border. The Demon Cave was still waiting for him there.