Honkai Impact: Saving the Pre-civilization by rubbing black technology

V2/Chapter 59: You know the rules.

A black hole is a celestial body in the universe. It has an extremely massive gravitational pull, so strong that even light cannot escape from it. This makes it impossible to observe through conventional means, which is why it is called a black hole.

As the name suggests, a pseudo-black hole uses gravity manipulation to simulate some properties of a black hole. While it may appear similar, there is a significant difference between it and a real black hole.

For instance, the immense gravitational force inside a pseudo-black hole is artificially generated, meaning it doesn't possess the same properties as a real black hole. Naturally, the concept of "even light cannot escape" doesn't apply here. However, anything caught within it, even if not torn apart by the gravitational force, would find it nearly impossible to escape.

Take Ai Yue, for example, who is currently trapped within it.

"A surge in the gravity index has been detected, and the hedging gravity field is being activated."

As soon as Ai Yue was captured by the pseudo-black hole, the Infinity Armor issued a warning and activated the emergency plan he had prepared earlier. This allowed the armor, which was being torn apart by the pseudo-black hole, to gradually stabilize.

"Rose, have you completed the calculation of the pseudo-black hole?"

Ai Yue, however, was not concerned about his own safety. Instead, he focused on the black hole itself. "What is the time dilation coefficient?"

Ai Yue did not create an additional AI for his armor. He already had the most powerful artificial intelligence in the world, Prometheus, which he utilized fully.

"According to preliminary calculations, the time dilation coefficient inside the pseudo-black hole is 10.3, and the ratio of the time flow rate inside and outside is 10.3:1," Prometheus replied. "The internal gravity of the pseudo-black hole does not exceed the escape velocity limit of the armor. Should we activate the 'Ace Gale Engine'?"

"Not for now. Adopt a defensive plan and use all your energy to resist the tearing of gravity," Ai Yue instructed. "In this case, how long can we last at most?"

"Based on the current rate of energy consumption, I can only last for 205 seconds at most," Prometheus responded. "Please note that this data is the limit, taking into account all the energy and the strength of the armor itself. If you insist on holding on for 205 seconds, not only will all the energy be exhausted, rendering the 'Ace Gale Engine' unusable, but the armor itself will also be at risk of disintegration!"

"I understand. Then please count down," Ai Yue said with a smile. "Don't worry, it shouldn't take that long... probably."

"Dr. Ai Yue, according to human habit, I should say the harsh words in advance," Prometheus continued in a cold voice. "You should understand that I have the authority to make corresponding judgments based on the current situation. So, if you still don't give instructions within the time I deem to be the limit, I will automatically activate the 'Ace Gale Engine' to send you out of the pseudo-black hole."

Ai Yue didn't respond, simply closing his eyes.

After all, there were only three minutes left, and he had to race against time.

From the pseudo-black hole, he gained the power to kill the Ninth Herrscher.

Thinking of this, Ai Yue clenched his fists, as if grasping something precious.

And he did, because there were so many of them—

[Honkai Energy Sample Ninth Herrscher (Rare): Usable Value 100%.]

[Using this material, we can directly start a research project related to the Ninth Herrscher, or invest in a research project related to 'gravity,' increasing the speed of the project by 200%.]

With Ai Yue's mental control, the previously stable gravity field around him began to show signs of disorder.

At the same time, the technology called "gravity field disintegration ray," which was being deduced within the system, finally responded.

The project progress, which had stagnated for a long time, began to show visible changes with the addition of new materials.

If the Ninth Herrscher had been calmer and not had her plans disrupted by Ai Yue's actions, she would have noticed a more critical issue.

That is, Ai Yue lacked the means to truly harm her.

The electric light that could break down matter was indeed powerful, but the energy body was still bound by the laws of physics. Under the deflection of the gravitational field, it couldn't hit the Ninth Herrscher at all.

Physical weapons were equally ineffective. Even a swarm of drones would be crushed into discs by the sudden burst of gravity, unable to touch the Ninth Herrscher.

The only thing that could bypass the gravity field and pose a real threat to the Ninth Herrscher was the consciousness power of the Eighth Herrscher. However, this method might only work if used by a spiritual perception fusion warrior like Aponia. As a human, Ai Yue couldn't distort the mind of the Ninth Herrscher, even with the Herrscher Core.

In other words, the moment the atomic-splitting ray missed its target, Ai Yue knew that none of his current attacks could overcome the defense of the gravity field.

If the Ninth Herrscher realized this, the situation would instantly reverse.

Therefore, the "gravity field disintegration rays" were the key to breaking the deadlock.

However, due to the lack of relevant high-quality materials, the progress of the gravity field disintegration rays was slow. Ai Yue had to enter the pseudo-black hole and accelerate the system's transformation progress by coming into close contact with gravity-related materials.

Watching the project progress bar on the system rise rapidly, as if he had unlocked a premium account, Ai Yue finally breathed a sigh of relief. His plan, though risky, was worth it in the end.

Outside the pseudo-black hole, the Ninth Herrscher also breathed a sigh of relief.

Although she didn't know Ai Yue's plan, since he had entered the pseudo-black hole, she believed she had control over the outcome.

Thinking this, the Ninth Herrscher increased the intensity of energy transmission, slightly expanding the scale of the pseudo-black hole.

While pseudo-black holes share some properties with real black holes, they are fundamentally different. Pseudo-black holes have an upper limit on their swallowing capacity and cannot convert what they swallow into energy. Therefore, the Ninth Herrscher had to maintain their existence.

If the Ninth Herrscher stopped maintaining the pseudo-black hole, it would disintegrate once its energy was exhausted, and everything swallowed by it would "fall" out.

Thus, before confirming Ai Yue's death, the Ninth Herrscher couldn't afford to be careless.

But at that moment, a voice sounded from behind her.

"Herrscher?"

The Ninth Herrscher turned her head and saw a familiar yet unfamiliar figure standing before her.

Familiar because she had often seen this person through various channels, but unfamiliar because they had never actually met.

Mobius, the veteran scholar of the Fire Moth, now stood before her, her emerald green vertical pupils coldly observing the Ninth Herrscher.

"I see, that guy is really doing something stupid again."

The moment Mobius saw the Ninth Herrscher, she understood everything. Her gaze shifted to the pseudo-black hole, which was still expanding and about to swallow nearby islands. A special emotion flashed in her eyes. "Excuse me, can you give him back to me?"

Though she phrased it as a question, Mobius clearly wasn't seeking permission. As she spoke, she took out a light golden potion and injected it into her neck without hesitation.

Apparently, she preferred to take matters into her own hands.