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"Rotom~ Capable of rapid data scanning and analysis, making decisions based on data, optimizing choices, interacting with multiple models, assisting in scientific research, automating control, and even aiding in artistic creation…"
"Enough, enough. Just demonstrate its functions."
A wisp of soul power condensed at Gu La's fingertips, pulsing with golden-red radiance as it traced an arcane trajectory in the air. "Analyze the properties of this energy immediately and deduce its potential applications."
The holographic sensor atop Rotom suddenly lit up, enveloping the pulsing soul power in a beam of deep blue light. A torrent of data surged across the LCD screen, finally stabilizing on a soft cherry blossom pink interface.
"Attempting to connect to the World Wide Web… Connection failed. Activating offline computation mode."
Its electronic voice stuttered slightly as a particle cloud diagram flickered in the 3D projection, displaying a spectral chart of the soul power fluctuations. A jagged waveform was highlighted in red and magnified.
"Detected plasma-like high-energy polymer state. No radioactive characteristics detected. Atmospheric components show traces of origin materials. Scanning…"
"That's enough. Pause the analysis."
Gu La tapped his finger lightly against Rotom's metallic shell. "The essence of soul power isn't important for now. Try this instead."
"Analyze the structure of sword qi and attempt to deduce its underlying principles."
"Understood! Rotom~"
Before the words had fully left Gu La's lips, he raised his hand and released a chilling sword qi. The sword qi tore through the air, leaving a shallow mark on the ground. The floating screen immediately projected a slow-motion replay, each frame annotated with energy parameters.
"Special energy field captured. Initiating reverse engineering calculations."
Rotom's cooling system hummed as the hologram deconstructed the sword qi into thirty-six thousand vector lines. When it reached the core structure, the data stream suddenly twisted into gibberish: "Warning! Vector line #11451 violates the law of conservation of mass and energy!"
The pink interface abruptly switched to a deep red warning box before transforming into a starry-eyed emoji.
Unable to provide an answer amidst the chaotic data, Rotom—thankfully not a rigid machine—adopted a serious tone: "Rotom~ After emotional module analysis, this must be the resonance of the trainer's bond with their fingers! Rotom~"
"For heaven's sake, isolate the data in your mind and establish a local database!"
Gu La had expected Rotom to produce meaningful insights but was left with such an exasperating response. He had clearly overestimated Rotom's capabilities.
Then again, if Rotom could analyze and study everything, what would researchers be needed for?
Sensing Rotom's slight dejection, Gu La sighed and rubbed his forehead before tipping out a stack of literature from his spatial ring—tall enough to reach waist height. "I won't make things difficult for you. These are papers I've published in The Spirit Hall Newspaper. Scan them into the database. As for information in books, it may not always be accurate, so ensure sources are cited when used."
"Data acquisition in progress~"
Rotom spun excitedly, its laser emitter and scanner transforming into arms. The scanner emitted a pleasant ticking sound as it rapidly flipped through newspapers and scanned text.
As for differences in language and script, Gu La bridged the gap using telepathy, allowing Rotom to quickly learn.
Suddenly recalling something, Gu La retrieved a stack of parchment. "Oh right. There are also these twenty-one visualization diagrams. Input them all into the database and see if you can attempt to cultivate any of them."
The reason there were twenty-one diagrams was that they included those of the Sea God, Silver Dragon King, and the recently revealed Six-Winged Angel Visualization Diagram.
Gu La muttered softly, "I didn't expect Qian Daoliu to have some skill. Regardless of what resources he borrowed, the fact that he created a visualization diagram is impressive. If not for his position as the High Priest of Angel God, he'd likely have broken through to quasi-god by now."
"Scanning complete, Rotom~"
Rotom worked quickly—it didn't need to understand the content, only input it for later retrieval, which was far more convenient than human efforts.
Gu La snapped back to attention, glancing briefly at Tang San in the distance before quickly transcribing the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record (Xuantian Baolu) onto paper. This was Tang San's "cheat code", granting him a unique status in the Douluo Continent. As a data reference, it would certainly prove valuable.
"Continue cataloging. Also, based on the Mysterious Heaven (Xuantian) Technique, human meridian systems, and various meditation and visualization methods, deduce a more efficient cultivation technique."
Rotom bobbed up and down, seemingly nodding?
"Rotom~"
"Establishing task: Simulate the human soul power circulation system and deduce soul power cultivation techniques."
"Theoretical framework reconstruction complete, Rotom~"
The mechanical arm rotated in midair as countless formulas and streams of data swirled on the screen like a nebula. "Based on seventy-three hundred soul ring simulations, combined with quantum tunneling effects and string theory, this unit proposes the Unified Field Theory of Martial Souls and Soul Rings!"
Gu La gazed intently at the mathematical model suspended before him—countless intricate meridian structures nested within one another, each knot annotated with possibilities, required meridian strength, and the intensity of spiritual power needed to control soul power flow.
When he saw the concept of treating soul rings as "external meridians" participating in cultivation, even Gu La, with his boundless imagination, had to admit the incredible capability of artificial intelligence.
And Rotom was still calculating.
Gu La summoned his soul rings. "Use me as the blueprint. Don't worry about compatibility—focus entirely on calculations."
"Understood, Rotom~"
Amidst its busy calculations, Rotom managed a quick reply. Its cooling system suddenly spewed white mist as a holographic projection of an old farmer wielding a hoe appeared.
Gu La chuckled, continuing to focus intently on parameter adjustments.
The mechanical voice suddenly chirped with excitement: "By integrating the Silver Dragon God Visualization Diagram and undergoing nine meridian reconstructions, theoretically, quantum resonance can recreate divine beast-level meridians. However, this requires a researcher to provide data from a hundred-thousand-year-old spirit beast as a blueprint…"
"Stop. Would a hundred-thousand-year-old transformed spirit beast work?"
Before Rotom could calculate, Gu La's thoughts shifted. Using telekinesis to resonate with the air, he produced a strange sound: "Xiao Wu, come quickly."
Xiao Wu soon arrived, eyeing the strange metallic "creature" curiously. "What is this thing? It can even fly!"
"Rotom~ Not a thing, Rotom~! I'm the master's experimental assistant!"
Rotom had a clear understanding of its role—it disliked combat. Even though Gu La had equipped it with a laser emitter, Rotom preferred analyzing data over fighting. Why not enjoy life without conflict?
"It talked!"
Xiao Wu jumped back in alarm, her gaze filled with fear as she retreated outside the pavilion.
Another transformed spirit beast? With Da Ming and Er Ming absent, would it eat her?
No, no—Gu La would protect her.
Xiao Wu's mind raced with paranoid thoughts as she cautiously moved closer to Gu La.
"Relax. This is a living construct I forged using extra-terrestrial materials gifted by Rongrong's father. You can think of it as a metal-based lifeform—a newborn infant, essentially."
Rotom immediately complied, switching to a baby-like voice: "That's right, Rotom~! I'm a baby! Mommy, give me a hug!"
Xiao Wu's face darkened with disbelief. Did he really think she was that naive? Such an obvious lie was easy to see through!
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