Chapter 688 - 433: Reply

Chapter 688: Chapter 433: Reply

"The plan to supply power to the Artificial Sun is divided into two steps."

Ignoring Zhou Chen’s disappointment, Jiang Che calmly held up two slender fingers.

"First, we drag the Artificial Sun into the airspace within thirty kilometers of the Satellite City."

"Second, we build an Essence channel to provide power."

Zhou Chen was stunned.

"Drag it? With what? A rope?"

"That’s right. We’ll tie up the Artificial Sun with a special rope and then drag it over."

Zhou Chen’s voice shook. "Isn’t that as absurd as trying to stuff an elephant into a fridge?!" ℯ

Jiang Che calmly explained, "Forbidden Object B-101, the Immortal Binding Rope. A scholar from the Star Association brought it in."

Zhou Chen immediately recalled the information on Forbidden Object B-101, the Immortal Binding Rope.

It was a dangerous Forbidden Object excavated from an unpopulated Restricted Area. As long as it had enough Essence, it could extend infinitely. It also possessed extreme toughness and Defense Power, capable of withstanding Tier Five-level attacks. Even if severely damaged, it could quickly repair itself as long as a small section remained.

Once entangled by the Immortal Binding Rope, the victim’s Power would gradually weaken the longer they were bound. If restrained for over two hours, even a Tier Five expert would be completely suppressed and left helpless, like a fish on a cutting board. However, their strength would instantly return the moment they escaped the rope’s control.

In addition, the Immortal Binding Rope possessed an inherent Rule Ability: anything it bound would become as light as a feather. After being tied up, even a mountain range spanning a continent could be easily pulled by a child. With sufficient Essence, the Immortal Binding Rope could even be used to pull continental plates—or even the Moon.

Therefore, using this Forbidden Object to move the Artificial Sun was not just empty talk.

The Satellite City had already laid out the plan, which meant they were ready to implement it.

"What do you need me to do?" Zhou Chen asked.

"Just keep the Artificial Sun from reacting defensively. Specialists will handle everything else," Jiang Che said.

"When do we start?"

Jiang Che glanced at her watch.

"Now."

The moment she finished speaking, the clear sound of footsteps echoed from outside. The door swung open to reveal an alluring woman in a white lab coat. She had long, wavy golden hair, delicate features, and a fiery, curvaceous figure. Her ample chest strained against the fabric of her coat.

"This is Suni, a registered scholar from the Star Association’s Department of Mechanics and the Receptor for Forbidden Object B-101, the Immortal Binding Rope," Jiang Che introduced flatly.

"Ooh! I finally get to meet you!" The moment Suni saw Zhou Chen, her eyes lit up. She rushed over excitedly, grabbed his hand, and shook it wildly. "I’m your biggest fan! I’ve been following you ever since the Sword Forging Competition! I’ve collected tons of your posters and merch, and I even wrote fanfiction about you! I won third prize in a contest for it... This time, I heard you were entering Gaia, so I spent a fortune to buy a closed beta slot just for a chance to meet you!"

Suni’s big, sparkling eyes widened as she asked expectantly, "Can you give me an autograph?"

"Of course," Zhou Chen replied. This wasn’t the first time he’d met an ardent fan, so he remained perfectly composed, offering a standard, professional smile. "We can talk about this later. Let’s get down to business first."

"Okay, okay." Suni hurriedly took a fist-sized circular device from her Player Backpack. "This is a locator. I need you to take this and stay within two hundred meters of the Artificial Sun. Of course, the closer, the better; the margin for error will be smaller."

"No problem." Zhou Chen put away the locator. "That’s it?"

"That’s it. Simple, right?" Suni gave an alluring smile and offered him a marker. "So, can I have that autograph now?"

Zhou Chen took the marker and asked, "Where do you want me to sign?"

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Suni suddenly tore open the collar of her lab coat, revealing a large expanse of fair skin. She smiled and pointed. "Sign it here."

"I can’t sign there!" Frightened, Zhou Chen quickly handed the marker back. Then he froze. "Wait... what is that?"

"The Immortal Binding Rope," Suni said with a mischievous grin.

The exposed skin revealed red cords wrapped around her body. Though not much was visible, he could vaguely make out the pattern of the knots—it looked like a Turtle Shell Binding...

"One of the conditions for being the Receptor of the Immortal Binding Rope is that I have to be bound by it for twelve hours a day. I could just wrap it around my arm or leg, or anywhere, really... but I can also do it like this. Since I have a bit of a kink for this, I actually enjoy it." Suni was completely unabashed, showing no hint of shame. "You go stir-crazy cooped up in a lab all day. I have to find my fun somewhere to let off steam. It’s just a shame all those nerds in the lab are so dense. They’re far more interested in machinery than they are in me."

’She’s really something else, using a B-Level Forbidden Object for... this...’ Zhou Chen was speechless for a long moment. He then cleared his throat and said in a serious tone, "Time is of the essence. We should get started right away."

"Hey, you still haven’t given me my autograph!" Suni protested.

Zhou Chen pretended not to hear, opened his map, and teleported back to the bonfire on Sun Cliff Peak, disappearing on the spot.

After he left, Suni’s expression suddenly changed. She calmly buttoned up her coat, covering her chest.

"Junior Sister, I get the feeling he would’ve signed it if you weren’t here."

"He doesn’t have the guts, his standards aren’t that low, and he’s not so desperate that he’d stoop to someone like you," Jiang Che said flatly. "What were you trying to pull with that little stunt?"

"I really am his fan. I just wanted a one-of-a-kind autograph," Suni said, shrugging. "Don’t you remember? I told you before that I wanted you to introduce us."

Jiang Che watched her in silence.