The dedicated energy lines of the large generator had two additional ones.

When all the dedicated energy lines reached their maximum output value, Chen Gu suddenly felt as if he had stepped into an independent domain inside the generator.

Here, it felt like being far from the real world, yet not actually within the Endless Realm.

In fact, if an ordinary person were in such a state, they might develop an arrogant illusion of being superior, with both worlds beneath their feet.

However, Chen Gu was different. His rich career experience made him immediately understand: "Is this the position between two worlds?"

This "position" might not even truly exist.

Humans had long speculated that time depended on space for existence, and had theorized much about "parallel universes," "stacked spaces," "multidimensional worlds," and such; but strangely, even now, although humanity had nearly conquered the Star Sea, the only additional layer of space it could confirm was the Endless Realm.

Throughout history, the [Void Walkers], regardless of their energy levels, had not provided any valuable references for the scientific study of human space.

Chen Gu's face turned to one side: this side was the real world. From this perspective, he was no longer in the generator and could see everything inside and outside it with a "God's perspective."

The principal, hands behind his back, wore a composed and stern expression. Before these researchers and Dr. Meng Ji, he presented the demeanor of a sage outside the mundane world. Even Dr. Meng Ji, a fearless research fanatic, unconsciously kept some distance from him, not daring to provoke without necessity.

Aviloya, calm and aloof, had a healthy flush on her fair, smooth cheeks. The Valkyrie exuded a touch of allure amidst her valor. In terms of appearance and temperament alone, she was undoubtedly top-tier among humanity, surpassing most actresses, truly deserving the title of a national goddess.

Milgray was completely different in temperament. With silver hair and silver eyes, her entire being emanated a bewitching allure, yet from deep within, one felt a sense of "danger," a top-tier edition of a "thorned rose."

The three honored individuals appeared calm, but from this "perspective," Chen Gu could still sense a touch of worry and unease in their hearts.

Chen Gu turned his face to the other side: this was the Endless Realm.

Intriguingly, even facing the Endless Realm, Chen Gu still maintained this "God's perspective." Within the Endless Realm, some sensitive beings jerked their bodies, looking around with uncertainty, unable to locate where the "sense of crisis" originated.

However, they were accustomed to the Endless Realm's law of the jungle; without hesitation, they jerked their bodies like startled fish in water, darting away at high speed and disappearing quickly.

Chen Gu chuckled inwardly. These entities, which once terrified him, now were nothing more than a bunch of "startled fish" to him.

Chen Gu could clearly distinguish that these "fish" included not just demonic and grotesque entities, but also several heads of desire abominations!

But soon, several Evil Gods emerged silently from the Endless Realm, which Chen Gu hadn't even noticed how they got there.

These Evil Gods had differing attitudes; some were very fearful, only daring to watch from afar, while others were bold and adventurous, trying to "approach" Chen Gu but realized they couldn't achieve a so-called "approach" in the spatial sense, so they stopped and cautiously observed.

Chen Gu laughed again: this apparent difference between the two groups, could it be... the cautious ones had been beaten by Tyrant Gulati before?

Thinking of the "Tyrant," Chen Gu realized that some original structures within his body, which had completely merged with him, were faintly starting to take effect. Meanwhile, the energy supply of the generator was still at the maximum level, yet there appeared to be a shortage!

The generator had already been enveloped by the brightest white light, yet it now showed signs of shining even brighter.

Dr. Meng Ji's eyes nearly bulged out, grabbing his tangled hair, instinctively yelling, "This is impossible!"

The three dignitaries' expressions changed: "What's happening?"

Dr. Meng Ji rushed to the console, pushing aside the veteran researcher who was operating it, and quickly started allocating energy, finally breathing a sigh of relief: "Fortunately, this generator has a backup energy line."

This energy line connected to a heavy-duty nuclear generator that hadn't been used in ages, and it was instantly activated, finally covering the energy gap.

Dr. Meng Ji sighed in relief and looked at the three dignitaries: "I reluctantly remind everyone to prepare to clean up the pollution!"

This situation, where after reaching a peak, the energy demand suddenly soared again, was something Dr. Meng Ji had never encountered before.

If someone else were presiding over the ceremony today, for the sake of stability and safety, they would surely have ended the ascension ceremony immediately.

But Dr. Meng Ji was no ordinary person; he was a scientific maniac. How could he waste such a great opportunity to collect unique data? Anyway, with the three dignitaries holding the fort, who cares if the sky falls?

Milgray's face turned ashen. Her symbiotic relationship with Chen Gu hadn't been severed yet. If anything happened to Chen Gu, she would be the first to suffer.

Aviloya's figure instantly appeared next to Dr. Meng Ji: "What's going on?"

Dr. Meng Ji couldn't provide an exact explanation, only shrugged and looked at the generator.

With new energy input, Chen Gu felt every cell in his body being satisfied, like a person who had been thirsty for three days finally having a hearty drink.

Then, Chen Gu felt his "vision" broaden once again, not just limited to the two "choices" of the real world and the Endless Realm. He saw more options in space.

However, these choices appear somewhat blurred, or rather ambiguous. He doesn't know whether there is truly a space channel behind these choices, or a perilous abyssal trap that, once stepped into, one could never return from.

"Perhaps, only by reaching the Ninth Power Level as a 'Void Walker' can one further see the 'reality' behind these choices."

Then, Chen Gu suddenly sensed something and turned his face once more towards the side of the Endless Realm, where a portion of the Evil Gods suddenly vanished, just like those "startled fish" earlier.

Another portion of the Evil Gods retreated further, cautiously continuing their observations.

After witnessing this scene, Chen Gu involuntarily withdrew from the "position" between the two worlds and returned to the real world.

At that moment, Chen Gu suddenly comprehended what Milgray meant by "life level" because he could distinctly feel that his life level was genuinely different from before.

Then Chen Gu chuckled to himself.

Previously spending day and night with Milgray, there would be some moments of ambiguity between a man and a woman. Now looking back, how laughable it was.

The previous relationship between himself and Milgray truly had different life levels, but he was unaware at the time. Now he reflects that, from Milgray's perspective, it was as if she was raising a pet.

Indeed, in this world, there are quite a few people who have peculiar impulses towards their pets, but it is unlikely that a being of super life form would have such eccentricities.

But now, their life levels should not be far apart.

To use an inappropriate analogy, it is like…the relationship between civilized humans from the mother star era and members of a savage tribe.

There is no impossibility of further development; after all, the story of Tarzan is such a tale.

Outside the generator, the researchers each stared at the instruments in front of them. Dr. Meng Ji rushed to the panel of monitoring instruments.

The monitoring instruments for Chen Gu's physiological data showed a constant rise in various figures. However, these figures strangely fluctuated just below the red line—up and down, teasingly never crossing the threshold!

Dr. Meng Ji looked puzzled, then glanced at the monitoring instruments for the Endless Realm. From start to finish, all the data remained at a relatively low level, never reaching the threshold of invasion by the Endless Realm.

The light from the generator gradually dimmed, and Dr. Meng Ji was puzzled: although Chen Gu was previously known to advance like a fuse, there was always some invasion by the Endless Realm with each advancement. However, this time, the entities from the Endless Realm kept quite orderly, not stepping over the line at all!

"What the heck is going on here!" Dr. Meng Ji let out a low shout.

Finally, all energy circuits ceased transmission, and the generator's exterior glowed red-hot, so hot that a splash of water would instantly become steam.

Inside, everything was silent as everyone awaited the generator's cooling.

Milgray quietly breathed a sigh of relief. She could not accurately sense whether Chen Gu successfully advanced, but she was sure Chen Gu was still alive and had not transformed.

Inside the generator, Chen Gu was also bewildered: I came here to advance to the Eighth Energy Level, so why does it feel more like I've transitioned to a 'Void Walker'?

So, was my advancement successful or not?

"Chen Gu." The cooling process of the generator, surprisingly rare, finally completed, and Dr. Meng Ji eagerly inquired through the communicator: "How do you feel?"

"Me?" Chen Gu chuckled bitterly: "I don't know if I've succeeded or failed."

Yet, at least that feeling of inevitable bodily collapse without advancement was gone. This...should be a good thing, right?

Milgray said in a stern voice: "Open the generator!"

Dr. Meng Ji decided to proceed with caution: "We should first conduct some examinations on Chen Gu."

But Milgray was not one of the good-tempered ones. With a mere thought, Dr. Meng Ji and his researchers found themselves propelled back a dozen meters by an invisible force, all obediently standing against the wall.

Milgray personally opened the generator.

Whoosh—

The hermetic door opened, and Chen Gu sat inside the generator, seeing the three deities outside. However, the expressions of the three deities were rather peculiar.

Chen Gu asked: "What's the matter?"

Aviloya thought for a moment, raised her hand to draw over a smooth aluminum alloy panel, and placed it before Chen Gu as a mirror: "See for yourself."

Chen Gu looked at his reflection in the "mirror" and was dumbfounded: two "dragon horns" had grown on his forehead!