Chapter 837: The Origin of Time
(To be revised later) "There are many types of sources that can cause matter to evolve, but only one kind of Primordial Stone called 'Origin of Time' can give ores special properties," she explained. "I don't know why it's called that. It's said that this Primordial Stone is the foundation of the entire game world because it inherently possesses properties that humans cannot fully understand—it is a product of multidimensional spatial evolution."
"However, its birth is very random, much like some high-quality items that might evolve on their own over a long period. Finding one is not easy."
Origin of Time... A stone linked to time.
Xu Huo thought for a moment and said, "No matter how good an ore is, it's still just a stone. Can it be used to create Super Items?"
Bai Kou shook her head with a smile. "Super Items cannot compare to it. If I just say that, you won't have a real sense of it. Let me give you an example to make it clear."
"From Class A Wormhole Points to Class E Wormhole Points, the number of game zones is countless. However, zones also vary in strength, usually divided into four types: one is dominated by the Game Government—these zones are relatively mature; the second type has strong local power and a large number of players; the third type consists of ordinary small zones where overall evolution is still in its early stages; and the fourth type has just entered the game, teetering between development and destruction."
"Zone 011 belongs to the second type, a development example where the players themselves are extremely powerful. But once, someone traded a single 'Origin of Time' with the Game Government for an entire game zone like that."
"The Game Government took control of that zone and then sold it to that player. All resources within that zone belonged to that player. Except for the game's own operations, which could not be interfered with, the economy, politics, and military were all under that player's sole authority."
"That is the value of the 'Origin of Time.'"
The value of a game zone like Zone 011 is self-evident. The Game Government's willingness to exchange it for a stone proves that this stone has transcended the category of "items." Whether it can create items or interfere with them, it is not enough to trade for a game zone.
"In a game like Dimensional Rift, something whose value surpasses countless resources in a large zone can only be connected to the game's operational laws. Especially since this stone is called 'Origin of Time,'" Bai Kou said meaningfully. "Everyone wants it."
"The Subclass Stone affected by the 'Origin of Time' is the one He Pu gave me... Are only ores affected?" Xu Huo asked an extra question.
"I've never seen a real 'Origin of Time' myself," Bai Kou said. "As for whether it has other effects, only the Game Government knows."
Xu Huo looked at her. "Do you think He Pu has an 'Origin of Time'?"
He Pu left him a Subclass Stone and an address, which easily leads to speculation.
Bai Kou laughed out loud. "He doesn't. If he did, he would definitely have given it to me."
Xu Huo also felt it was unlikely that He Pu had an "Origin of Time," but his perspective was different. The "Origin of Time" was not something that couldn't be taken away. If it were possible, He Pu should have entrusted it to Mr. Dong rather than leaving it in Zone 001.
As for why He Pu might have withheld it from Bai Kou, it might not be due to emotional reasons but rather considerations about her identity.
But if that were the case, He Pu leaving the Subclass Stone to him might have other implications.
This Subclass Stone was also very valuable. If it were simply a legacy gift to an heir, it would have been better to give a ready-made item.
Of course, this was just his speculation. He Pu's true intentions were impossible to verify. However, Rose Castle, as a place where He Pu stayed for ten years, should not have been solely for recuperation.
He pulled his thoughts back slightly and returned to the main topic. "Do you think Zone 011 obtained the 'Origin of Time' during the last harvest?"
"It's not necessarily the 'Origin of Time.' As I said, there are also some sources that can change the properties of objects, including those that alter the nature of ores. The quality of the output may not compare to the Subclass Stones evolved under the influence of the 'Origin of Time,' but the source itself is like a cornucopia. Even if some Subclass Stones cannot produce special attributes, they can still be used to make items." She paused and continued, "Recently, players from Zone 011 have been looting everywhere. Some have predicted that they might have found a Primordial Stone. As for what type it is and how good its quality is, only time will tell when it's revealed."
In the game, items are divided into those made by Artificers and those born naturally. Certain special ores are one of the raw materials for making items, but not every ore can be used to create items with temporal or spatial attributes. In other words, the ores or other raw materials found must have similar properties. However, this type is non-renewable—each one used reduces the supply, and finding them depends on luck.
If it were a Subclass Stone produced by the "Origin of Time," then there would be no limit to the number of items that could be made.
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He pulled his thoughts back slightly and returned to the main topic. "Do you think Zone 011 obtained the 'Origin of Time' during the last harvest?"
"It's not necessarily the 'Origin of Time.' As I said, there are also some sources that can change the properties of objects, including those that alter the nature of ores. The quality of the output may not compare to the Subclass Stones evolved under the influence of the 'Origin of Time,' but the source itself is like a cornucopia. Even if some Subclass Stones cannot produce special attributes, they can still be used to make items." Of course, this was just his speculation. He Pu's true intentions were impossible to verify. However, Rose Castle, as a place where He Pu stayed for ten years, should not have been solely for recuperation.
He pulled his thoughts back slightly and returned to the main topic. "Do you think Zone 011 obtained the 'Origin of Time' during the last harvest?"
"It's not necessarily the 'Origin of Time.' As I said, there are also some sources that can change the properties of objects, including those that alter the nature of ores. The quality of the output may not compare to the Subclass Stones evolved under the influence of the 'Origin of Time,' but the source itself is like a cornucopia. Even if some Subclass Stones cannot produce special attributes, they can still be used to make items." Of course, this was just his speculation. He Pu's true intentions were impossible to verify. However, Rose Castle, as a place where He Pu stayed for ten years, should not have been solely for recuperation.
He pulled his thoughts back slightly and returned to the main topic. "Do you think Zone 011 obtained the 'Origin of Time' during the last harvest?"
"It's not necessarily the 'Origin of Time.' As I said, there are also some sources that can change the properties of objects, including those that alter the nature of ores. The quality of the output may not compare to the Subclass Stones evolved under the influence of the 'Origin of Time,' but the source itself is like a cornucopia. Even if some Subclass Stones cannot produce special attributes, they can still be used to make items."