I became a god by treasure hunting after arriving 500 years early

"Robots are definitely out of the question, if they get controlled by a 'Demon', then we're in real trouble."

Lu Yuan, holding a rod, poked out the resin.

"This 'Demon' really still has a lot of undisclosed information; these strands of Sealing Resin are the blood of a 'Steel' Ability user."

"Is it not saying because the information is deeper than I imagined, or is it because a 'Steel' Ability user poses too great a threat to it?"

'Steel' Ability users can be immune to almost all 'intrinsic' Extraordinary Abilities.

Like high temperature, explosions, Huge Power, these abilities that are close to physical attacks, indeed can't be immunized against.

But the Mirror Demon's 'control body' trump card is almost equal to zero in the face of 'Steel' Ability users.

'Steel' Ability users can even forcibly seal 'Ghosts'... From this perspective, they really are quite badass.

Even, the 'Steel' Ability once had a disappeared Upper Ability.

Lu Yuan decided, after he was eligible to fuse with 'Steel', he would come and face these things.

Taking risks now really was completely unnecessary...

"Stop with the nonsense, I'm just here to check if the seal has loosened... Think of some temporary solution to deal with the urgent problem," Lu Yuan said unceremoniously.

"If you keep beating around the bush, I'll just leave right now."

"It's possible, but you have to give me a book," the Mirror Demon said slowly, "Any book will do. I've been here a long time; it's unavoidable to feel a bit bored, need to find something to kill time."

That reason was still inexplicable.

"First, let's hear your plan."

"Craftsman Master, you first have to create the strongest Sealing Tool you can think of."

"Then dispatch the Undying Giant Turtle to come in, and let it use brute force to close up the cracks on the resin. The Undying Giant Turtle, you should be able to trust it, right?"

"But be careful not to close all the gaps completely; otherwise, such a crude method is not going to last long."

"You must leave one or two cracks, so your Sealing Tool can take on the pressure of the 'Ghost'."

"At that time, the 'Ghost' will focus its attention on those one or two cracks, and it will sprint in that direction."

"Ultimately, how long it can endure depends on the performance of your Sealing Tool."

"If it's a Legendary-level tool, I reckon it could hold for one or two years, maybe three or four epochs. If the level is lower, then it won't do." The Mirror Demon's voice seemed somewhat mocking, "It's up to your strength now, Craftsman Master. The more Legendary-level Sealing Artifacts, the better."

Lu Yuan frowned slightly; the plan sounded somewhat reasonable, a classic "surround on three sides, leave one open."

Repairing this piece of Sealing Resin was difficult.

Just entering that room alone was a huge risk.

Only the Undying Giant Turtle could do it.

On the contrary, making a Legendary-level Sealing Tool was slightly less difficult.

But, to use Legendary-level as consumables, humans with their frail bodies could not afford it...

Even if Rat Artisans joined in, there would be some talent available, but humans really didn't have that much Legendary Material!

"Of course, you could also do nothing, this seal could still last a while. Isn't that right, Craftsman Master? You've always got to think of a solution."

As they spoke, the 'Ghost' began assaulting the seal again, and that obscure force once again intensified.

Observing at this distance, the blood in one's body was almost boiling.

The Eternal Spark within Lu Yuan spontaneously countered this terrifying rule seeping out.

"Given the power level of this force, a Level 10 Eternal Spark is no match either."

He thought to himself: "Can't be too hasty, throwing this Flying Ship into the Sky Pit, where time passes slowly, could buy a hundred years or so. Maybe then, a solution could be found."

"If it really doesn't work, I could just toss this Flying Ship away, and I can't be blamed for polluting the environment."

But this bit of freeloading information was too limited in value, and Lu Yuan asked again, "What's the use of this 'Ghost'?"

"Why shouldn't I just throw it away? You Mirror Demons still have some value even with your trickery, but what's the significance of a 'Ghost'?"

"You wouldn't understand even if I explained more, your civilization hasn't reached that level yet."

The Mirror Demon sneered, "I can only say something simple, an Idealist Perpetual Machine, limitless Ideal Energy, isn't that enough just by itself?"

"Craftsman Master, you should be aware of the concept of Spirit Essence."

"The output of the 'Ghost' isn't infinite, but if used well, it could produce at least tens of thousands, maybe even over fifty thousand Spirit Essence a year. Isn't the benefit big enough?"

Lu Yuan fell silent.

Limitless Spirit Essence was indeed tempting.

But what was the cost?

He no longer engaged with the creature and turned to close the front door.

"Wait!" the Mirror Demon called out, "The 'Ghost' has another, even greater use: analyzing its laws and merging them with oneself, which is what's known as 'Becoming a god.'"

Lu Yuan hesitated for only a second, then continued to leave without looking back.

"You may think the risk is too great, but there are many ways to avoid it."

"For example, the simplest way is to use the Sealing Resin in your hand to draw out a little bit of the Ghost's power."

"You might not know what this resin really is, but I can't easily tell you."

Lu Yuan found it a bit amusing; now that he was about to leave, the other party was getting anxious.

The Mirror Demon said discontentedly, "When will you give me the book you promised?"

"I'll send it through the Yin Yang Bowl."

There was no need for Lu Yuan to break a promise over such a trivial matter.

He planned to send over a kindergarten textbook from the Meida Civilization for the creature, even a book forged in gold, to properly reform its thoughts.

Then, he took a deep breath and left the enclosed space.

…

As the sunlight fell on his face, the gloomy, obscure feelings instantly vanished.

Beautiful nature, how wonderful.

"Mr. Lu, how are things inside?" a group of lizard men gathered around asked anxiously.

"Compared to the rest of its body, the condition of the head isn't very optimistic. I don't know how many more years it will take to break the seal."

Lu Yuan sighed, "I'm going to take the spaceship away now… Friends, this parting might mean that we will probably not return here, and it's uncertain if there will be a chance to meet again in the future."

The promises here had indeed been largely fulfilled.

The technological exchange was also all completed.

But the friendship from the Early Epoch, how rare it was...
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There had been many stories here, and the Rize people were the first living civilization that Lu Yuan had encountered.

They also had quite a bit of ambition.

How lucky it would be to have a reliable ally in future life.

Hearing these words, the multitude of lizard men fell silent, with something to say but stopping themselves.

"You're in such a hurry… maybe stay a bit longer as a guest?" Governor Moses was extremely moved in his heart. Without meeting Lu Yuan, he really didn't know where the light would be.

"Forget it, we'll always have to leave anyway. It doesn't matter if it's today or tomorrow."

"I hope in the future, you can visit Green Grass City… That's a city I, Old Lu, own, and I will definitely treat you to some delicacies of the mountains and seas."

"Haha, then we'll take your kind words for it."

Lu Yuan took out a mirror and gave it to them.

It was an Extraordinary Item that had accidentally come out when he was imitating the creation of a Legendary-level Mirror.

It was of Superior Level, capable of long-range communication, and could also remotely transport some small items.

Its effect was not as good as the Legendary ones; it could only remotely transport items of about 100 grams, and also used a significant amount of Spirit Essence. Moreover, it could only be used after disengaging the Safe Zone. In areas with twisted space, it was not functional.

But it was still precious, and the lizard men carefully stored it away.

"I hope you can leave the Safe Zone soon and establish the Sky City," Lu Yuan called out loudly from atop a tall tree.

"Your heritage is much stronger than that of my parent civilization!"

The Tree of Life began to move, and every step caused the ground to shake. Countless green vines bound the huge spaceship, slowly pulling it up!

With several Spatial Teleportations, the Tree of Life reached the edge of the Safe Zone's Light Screen.

Lu Yuan waved his hand and shouted loudly, "Friends, if fate allows, we will meet again!"

"Goodbye!" A large group of Rize people, and even humans through the Communicator, all said their farewells.

Then, Lu Yuan and the Tree of Life's figures vanished from the Safe Zone.

Leaving only a noisy cloud of dust, and the lizard men standing there in a daze...

They looked at the bright sun, then at the empty space where the spaceship once stood...

The greatest crisis had been temporarily averted, what about tomorrow?

No one knew the path of the future...

They only knew that the road lay beneath their feet.

Not a single moment could be wasted!

…

(PS: A segment of the story has ended, I need to think of a new plot, hit a bit of writer's block, so there are fewer words today, sorry.)