"Since the establishment of the Judgment, A-009 has been sent to various places in East Continents for investigation. Zhao Xilai has always wanted to figure out what caused her loss of control... but the 'corrosion ability' is too tricky, and the experiment is difficult to carry out."

Mr. Shu took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it once, and failed.

The wind on the rooftop was strong, and the flame was extinguished as soon as it was lit.

Seeing this scene, Gu Shen quickly approached to block the wind. He opened his coat, and this time the old man successfully lit the cigarette.

The smoke diffused gently.

It dispersed with a gust of wind.

"As you can see, no shackles can hold A-009. No matter what material is used, it will slowly dissolve... no matter how many times the restraints are changed, it is only a matter of time before they are dissolved." Mr. Shu's face was shrouded in the constantly drifting smoke, and he seemed to smile. "So over the years, Zhao Xilai has consumed a lot of resources in this experiment, but has never made any progress. The only breakthrough is that in the observation in a closed environment, the researchers saw A-009 take out two items, a bone-cutting knife and an old newspaper. They believe that these are underestimated transcendent seals, and they are likely the objects that caused her loss of control."

Looking at the face under the smoke, Gu Shen couldn't help but start to speculate.

Why is the powerful figure so persistent in investigating the loss of control of A-009?

Ancient language... Alan Turing... old newspaper... a series of keywords flashed through his mind.

Deep Sea, the father of development, who linked the data of the five continents with his own power, has been dead for many years.

It is said that Alan Turing died of illness. On the day he passed away, the five continents lowered the flag of the parliament, and many people spontaneously took to the streets to hold a grand funeral for him. That year, if he remembered correctly... he hadn't been born yet.

This father of Deep Sea once worked for the "Ancient Language Society" for a period of time, researching forbidden science... but later, no one heard any news about the Ancient Language Society. With Alan Turing's death, this mysterious organization also disappeared from the world as if it had never existed.

No one cared because without the Ancient Language Society, the world still operated very well.

But obviously, the truth is not like this... someone still cares about the Ancient Language Society. The powerful figure who granted amnesty has been investigating for more than ten years and has not given up.

"Wait, A-009... Has she never taken out a ruler in front of outsiders?"

Gu Shen suddenly realized an important piece of information.

"Yes..."

"Never!" Mr. Shu showed a relieved smile and said, "At least in front of them... it's like this."

"Then how did you..."

Before he finished speaking, Gu Shen immediately shut up.

He knows best how to observe words and expressions, and he knows what to say and what not to say.

He realized that Mr. Shu knows too much about "A-009"... Could it be that the two of them were acquaintances before A-009 lost control?

Curiosity killed the cat.

Since Mr. Shu has decided to "protect" him, the cause and effect are not important anymore.

"Do you want to know?" Mr. Shu said generously, "I can tell you!"

"No, no, no, please don't."

Gu Shen quickly shook his head and covered his ears.

He had already experienced the methods of this old rogue.

Knowing too much at this stage is not a good thing!

Seeing this scene, Mr. Shu couldn't help but laugh. But as he laughed, the expression in his eyes became complicated.

The old man looked into the distance.

This time, he didn't force the issue, but really kept quiet.

So the rooftop fell silent for more than ten seconds.

Humans are really despicable creatures... when the other party refuses to talk, Gu Shen's curiosity is aroused.

Looking at the old man who kept his mouth shut, Gu Shen thought and thought, and put away all the thoughts of digging to the bottom.

He cautiously let go of his hands covering his ears and asked seriously, "So... are you telling me all this to take the ruler back?"

"No."

Mr. Shu shook his head.

"You can keep this ruler. Its name is 'Ruler of Truth', and I believe you already know how to use it." Zhou JiRen looked at Gu Shen and said seriously, "You handled the transcendent incident on the rooftop very well. The battles between transcendent beings are extremely dangerous, and you must be ruthless and show no mercy. If you had the intention of sparing the opponent's life at that time, it would be you who would have been dismembered on the rooftop."

"But there is one thing you need to pay attention to... the Ruler of Truth consumes a lot of mental power. Unless it is necessary, do not use it lightly. Otherwise..."

Speaking of this, he smirked.

"It doesn't feel good lying in the hospital bed at Da Teng Hospital, right?"

Gu Shen's face turned pale. He had a deep understanding of the pain of mental power exhaustion."Since you can use the 'Scale of Truth', it means your mental potential isn't as bad as you think. I'm not wrong about people... You've kept some insights from the Hibernation Dream to yourself, haven't you?" The old man chuckled cunningly, "You don't have to admit or deny it, as long as you know it in your heart. It's good to hide your abilities, but when necessary, you should show your edge."

A chill ran down Gu Shen's spine.

He felt as if he had been seen through by this old man.

What secrets did he still have that the other party didn't know about? Probably... only the connection with Chu Ling.

"Alright... since everything has been laid out."

Gu Shen looked at the old man, took a deep breath, "Then I have nothing to hide anymore—"

"I don't understand why you chose me, I don't understand why I am 'S', since you know everything... then you should know, I am not the Transcendent that the Tribunal is looking for!"

This was the heavy burden that had been weighing on Gu Shen's heart during the special training period.

After saying all this in one breath, he felt much better.

Throughout the process, the old man didn't say a word, just quietly watching Gu Shen. He didn't smile as usual, like a serious listener.

After Gu Shen finished speaking, he slowly asked, "So... do you wish to be one?"

Gu Shen was stunned.

What kind of question was this... what did he mean by 'do you wish to be one'?!

He recalled various scenes in his mind.

Nanjin could decapitate him from eight hundred meters away with a single slash, Brother Zhongwei was faster than a cheetah, and Sister Luo was even more incredible... almost like a god.

Who wouldn't want to become such a person?

"I heard about what happened on the training ground from Zhongwei... After two weeks of special training, you cut down a wooden man with your own strength." Seeing Gu Shen's embarrassed expression, the old man spoke seriously, "Don't think it's nothing, it's a remarkable achievement! Everything starts from a seedling, at least this is your own power!"

He paused, then said, "Nanjin's ability is called 'Storm Slash'. When it was entrusted to me, the power of 'Storm Slash' couldn't even cut down that wooden man. It took her ten years to reach her current level. No one is born a genius with a mortal body comparable to a god. Everyone in the Tribunal, including me, started from scratch and grew step by step..."

"So, Gu Shen... I only have one question for you..."

The old man stared at the young man seriously, and spoke again.

"Do you wish to be one?"

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The wind howled on the rooftop.

The first time, the young man's voice was not loud, drowned out by the wind.

"Yes."

Then he paused for a while.

The last scene that lingered in his mind was on the training ground, the moment Sister Luo was looking at him.

Gu Shen looked up at the old man, the second time his voice rose, "Of course!"