# Chapter 14: When They Grow Up
"Strange, which impolite little fairy is spying on us?"
Joshua rubbed his chin suspiciously, scanning the scenery of the Fairyland around him, then shrugged: "Truly a bunch of lively little ones."
"If humans were as full of vitality as fairies, then this world would certainly be much more interesting."
Beside him, the avatar of Pope Eagle chuckled: "If it weren't for the fact that fairies find it difficult to live in low-energy worlds, and even risk dissipating if they stay too long, then they might be the most pioneering race of all."
The current time was the 840th year of the Era of Falling Stars, April 14th.
More than half a month had passed since the arrival and departure of Yue Ai.
Compared to other legendary experts who each had their own responsibilities and work to attend to, only the old Pope and the warrior were relatively free, able to split off avatars and discuss recent matters based on current events.
Before being interrupted by the little fairy's spying (neither of them took it seriously), Eagle and Joshua had been discussing the goodwill messages recently transmitted by some suddenly appearing void civilizations.
"Those void civilizations seem to be survivors from the Final Battle."
Since the Church's Glory Warships constantly patrolled the void, and the 'Saint's Eye' observation station could easily detect other civilizations' envoy fleets, most messages transmitted by other civilizations were received by the Church of the Seven Gods.
The Pope had initially been very pleased about this, as the existence of these void civilizations might indirectly shed light on some lost history of Mycroft Civilization. But soon, he regretfully discovered that most of these civilizations had avoided the indiscriminate destruction of intelligent life by the evil gods during the Final Battle through various methods. They had essentially skipped over that period of history, hiding in their respective sanctuaries for thousands of years, until Mycroft Civilization's recent high-profile re-emergence stimulated them to dare reappear.
They all claimed to have established diplomatic relations during the Era of Radiance, and the Unified Grand Database did contain similar information. But a thousand years, even several thousand years had passed, and the old Pope found it difficult to make such decisions on behalf of the entire world.
After all, compared to those void civilizations whose social systems had long been unified, the current Mycroft Civilization of the Era of Falling Stars was not yet unified.
"Unification is coming soon—in fact, one could say we're already unified. The Empire, the White Tower, the various kingdoms—the stances of these powers have long since become irrelevant."
As an Imperial noble, Joshua unhesitatingly spoke words that would revolutionize his own class. Noticing the old Pope's gaze, he couldn't help but shrug: "I'm not wrong. If the legendary experts were willing, they could form a loose alliance across the entire world in just one day. After all, compared to our power, the strength of ordinary people and void fleets is truly insignificant. In fact, if we're talking purely about military force, we legendary experts are the main body of civilization."
This statement couldn't be considered wrong—any single legendary expert possessed power greater than the combined strength of all non-legendary forces. Even the least combat-oriented legendary expert was fundamentally different from mortals in basic life essence, making them difficult to harm through ordinary means. However, Joshua didn't look down on ordinary people either. In fact, all legendary experts knew that only a strong civilization could continuously nurture powerful legendary experts. Compared to immensely powerful external enemies and nearly infinite void resources, internal competition was almost laughable and pitiful, at most serving to drive competition.
That was why Joshua said Mycroft World was already unified—because the legendary experts had long formed an alliance among themselves, which was far more effective than any treaty between powers or nations.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. At least those civilizations come with goodwill, so we'll respond with goodwill in return."
Thinking about this issue gave Eagle a bit of a headache. He waved his hand, signaling an end to the topic: "As long as they don't affect our plans, these civilizations can be whatever they want. Speaking of which, Joshua, you've been visiting the Fairyland quite frequently lately."
As he said this, the old Pope raised his head and looked into the distance, at a little fairy hiding behind a bush, carefully watching the two of them. He couldn't help but chuckle softly: "Do you like this type?"
"Type? What type?"
Joshua shook his head. He casually pointed at a silver fairy fluttering its wings by the river, diligently trying to move a pebble, and nodded: "I came for these little ones."
Silver fairies.
The brand-new life form jointly created by Joshua and the Steel Serpent Carlis, beings born from Steel Force and life energy.
The silver fairies' homeland was in the Carlis World, but a large portion had already been transferred to the Fairyland. The four Fairy Empresses wanted to use the silver fairies as a natural example of fairies to perfect their Fairyland World. In return, Joshua wanted to ask the Fairy Empresses to properly educate these silver fairies, who could be considered newborns.
Now, setting aside what the silver fairies had learned, at least they got along very well with the native fairies here... No, wasn't this completely merging together!
Joshua squinted his eyes. He saw a silver fairy and a fire fairy flying arm-in-arm through the sky in Brownian motion—which was only natural, since one was flying with wings while the other used a rocket thruster.
"I want some willing silver fairies to settle in my world."
Only when those two erratically flying fairies went splat and fell to the ground did Joshua withdraw his gaze and speak softly: "After all, as one of their creators, my world is the most suitable for them."
The Carlis World was recovering, but essentially it was no different from a post-nuclear wasteland. Not to mention silver fairies, who had high environmental requirements—even insects and moss could barely survive there. If not for the Steel Serpent Carlis's favoritism, they would likely have a very hard life.
And the Fairyland was indeed a good place, but no matter how good it was, it lacked the presence of Steel Force. Compared to other fairies supported by corresponding elements, silver fairies were naturally weaker, which was not a good phenomenon.
"Besides, these guys live far too leisurely."
The warrior continued, seemingly ignoring the old Pope's expression of wanting to speak but holding back. Joshua narrowed his eyes, his fatherly gaze sweeping across the entire Fairyland, and said in a deep voice: "Playing around all day, not studying properly. When they grow up, they'll become fairies like the Fairy Empresses!"
"That won't do. I must personally supervise their training—starting with flying. Look at this slow flying speed. With their potential, supersonic cruising should be the baseline!"
What's wrong with becoming fairies like the Fairy Empresses?! Eagle originally wanted to ask this, but upon careful consideration, even he—who was accustomed to being lenient—had to admit that while the four Fairy Empresses might be reliable in major matters, in daily life... they really weren't that reliable!
And this Joshua in front of him didn't seem reliable either!
"Ahem, regarding educational matters, I think we need to think more carefully."
After all, these were Joshua's vassal race, another family's domestic affairs, so Eagle found it hard to offer advice. He could only say tactfully: "But fairies also vary in strength. Perhaps the stronger ones do have the potential you mentioned, but ordinary little fairies are actually quite weak..."
"Effort requires training!"
This topic ultimately ended inconclusively, because seeing that the silver fairies currently laughing happily were destined for trouble, the old Pope could only change the subject and start talking about matters concerning the Abyss.
"Recently, Loranda has been scouting enemy positions in the surrounding Abysses."
Eagle walked along the riverbank. His avatar's information exchange with his main body required Holy Light as an intermediary, so there was some delay as he received information transmitted from his main body: "He traveled through five Abysses together with your friend, that swordsman Brandon from the Kaos Family. But strangely, the demons in these five Abysses were unexpectedly much fewer."
"And it's not the kind of reduction caused by mutual slaughter or devouring. The chaotic aura of the entire Abyss has dissipated considerably, almost turning into ordinary dead worlds."
The biggest difference between the Abyss and dead worlds was that dead worlds were truly dead, while Abyss worlds weren't completely dead—they were still hanging on by a thread.
Of course, there were also many dead worlds within the Abyss, where demons still reproduced. But such worlds were basically incapable of producing large-scale demon clusters or powerful Abyss Lords.
Now, five consecutive Abyss worlds had lost their last trace of vitality, turning into ordinary dead worlds. This information was certainly significant.
"Could it be... they heard about our encirclement plan and fled in advance?"
At this, Joshua couldn't help but stop. He turned to look at Eagle with confusion: "Did they go to the Sixth Abyss?"
"The Sixth Abyss has a Demon King stationed there. Not everyone is like you, unafraid of death, idly going there for a stroll and dragon ride."
The old Pope calmly and objectively pointed out the biggest difference between Joshua and others.
Joshua nodded in agreement.
Still, he found it somewhat strange.
"According to original history, this should be the time when demons gradually infiltrate Mycroft World, laying the groundwork for the future Abyss War... How has it completely reversed now?"
The warrior thought to himself: "Have I really changed the world this much?"
Soon, he arrived at an answer: Yes, indeed that much.
Not to mention anything else, just his own existence could probably force the entire Sixth Abyss's demons to collectively relocate. If any Abyss invasion happened now, unless a opponent capable of tying him down suddenly appeared, he alone could probably eat... eliminate most of the demon legions.
"By the way."
Mentioning the Abyss reminded Joshua of the Bloodmoon Abyss, and within it, the main body of Xiao Guang in the blood moon.
Since the Bloodmoon Abyss had a direct connection through a space-time gate, and its connection to Mycroft World was even closer than the First Abyss, could problems also arise there?
Since last time when Xiao Guang's main body personally came as an avatar to visit him while he was shaping the world, he hadn't yet returned the visit.
Thinking this, Joshua set his plan for the rest of the day.
He would go to the Bloodmoon Abyss to visit the other party.
And also take a look at the current situation in the Abyss.