Collapse: The opening system captures the Herrscher of Knowledge

Walter took the tea offered by March 7th, his fingertips holding the warm rim of the cup, but he didn't drink it immediately. His gaze first fell on March 7th, Xing, and Danheng:

"If you ever see that man again, be sure to be on your guard."

He paused, his eyes sharpening, his words as clear as knives:

"You can only believe half of what he says; if you're going to take action, you can't give him any breathing room. You have to kill him with one blow, leaving no room for retreat."

"Uh... Is it that serious?" March 7 was stunned by his stern tone. He subconsciously scratched the back of his head and could only laugh awkwardly when he met Walter's gaze, saying, "Haha... I understand, Uncle Yang."

Xing chimed in promptly, her tone earnest:

"Uncle Yang, March 7th said she knows."

Walter's gaze swept across the two men's faces, finally landing on Danheng. He reached out and patted him heavily on the shoulder, his tone full of entrustment:

"...Danheng, I know you must have taken my advice. These two girls are impulsive and reckless, so keep a close eye on them and make sure they don't fall into that guy's trap."

After saying that, he took a sip of tea, but the warmth of the tea seemed unable to dispel the seriousness between his brows.

Dan Heng gripped the shoulder that had been patted and calmly replied:

"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on them."

At this moment, Fu Ming frowned, revealing a worried expression, and slowly spoke:

"I never expected 'Otto' to appear in this universe. It's a pity we don't have much time left. This time, only you, Lao Yang, can stop his conspiracy."

but--"

He abruptly changed the subject, took out a gemstone with a shimmering blue luster from his pocket, gently placed it on the table, and with a flick of his finger, the gemstone slid to Walter's side. His tone was solemn:

"This will definitely be of help to you right now. Take it and stop 'Otto,' Old Yang!"

As the second Herrscher of Reason, Welt recognized the gem at a glance—the core of the Herrscher of Reason!

His pupils contracted slightly, a hint of surprise in his eyes. His gaze abruptly shifted from Fu Ming to Kiana☆, his voice betraying his astonishment:

"This is the core of the Herrscher of Reason?!"

Walter's fingertips hovered in mid-air, hesitant to fall—he never imagined that this power, carrying the past and long dormant, would return to him in such an unexpected way.

Kiana met his gaze, a gentle smile curving her lips, and nodded slightly:

"Teacher Yang, please accept this. In this unfamiliar universe, you can't survive without sufficient means of self-preservation."

Fu Ming immediately leaned over and smiled in agreement, his tone carrying a hint of playful teasing:

"Yeah, Lao Yang, you wouldn't want Dr. Tesla to be a widow, would you..."

The next second, a cane struck him precisely on the head.

"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!!!" Fu Ming clutched his head and jumped up, glaring at Walter with a look of grief and indignation. "Old Yang, you went too far!"

Welt ignored his wails and touched the core of the Herrscher of Reason with his fingertips.

The cool sensation spread along his nerve endings, and familiar energy fluctuations pulsated gently in his palm, as if echoing the long-dormant will within him.

Immediately afterwards, the Herrscher of Reason core entered Welt's body, and power surged into his limbs and bones like a tidal wave—those familiar feelings about analysis, construction, and control instantly returned.

Even the power that he had not been able to grasp in the past surged into his mind at this moment, as clear as if it were something he was born with.

Walter slowly closed his eyes and let out a long sigh. When he opened them again, there was a hint of understanding and emotion in his eyes. His tone was calm, but he couldn't hide the relief of his power returning:

"My strength is back... a lot, it's incredibly useful."

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Inside the prison, the damp air was filled with the smell of rust and decay. On the dim stone walls, the flickering torchlight cast long, indistinct shadows of two figures.

"It's all the fault of those outsiders!"

A childish voice broke the deathly silence of the prison, filled with deep discontent.

"We didn't have to lift a finger; we could just lie there and watch the Star Train go through the pre-set script. But now, they've completely disrupted our rhythm, and we're forced to work overtime. This is just too unlucky!"

"Alright~" another gentle yet somewhat cold voice followed: "Have they left?"

"Yeah, just now." The childish voice added a hint of impatience as it urged, "Can we start now? I need to go back and play games with Uncle Ren."

The former hesitated for a moment, his fingertips seemingly tapping lightly on his arm, before slowly saying:

"Hmm... let's begin."

"That's what I've been waiting for!" The childish voice lit up instantly, filled with a hint of excited eagerness: "Start all systems—start, start, start! And this too!"

Before he finished speaking, accompanied by a faint sound of gears turning, the heavy iron doors around where Bu Liren was imprisoned slowly opened inward, as if controlled by an invisible hand.

After everything was done, a childish voice reminded him:

"They're coming out soon, so let's leave quickly. Our existence isn't in Elio's script, and we can't let the Cloud Cavalry of the Immortal Ship notice us."

"Hmm." A gentle voice sounded again, with a hint of barely perceptible caution in its tone, "Remember to open the gates of the Dark Prison as well, don't forget to open them."

"I know!" The childish voice held a hint of resentment, as if complaining about the other person's unnecessary effort. "I'm not a child anymore, I don't need you to remind me, and I won't forget something like this!"

As the two figures completely disappeared into the darkness, the deathly silence of the prison was suddenly broken.

Countless prisoners staggered out of the open iron gate, their dry throats squeezing out hoarse roars, like the mournful cries of trapped beasts breaking free of their shackles, echoing throughout the entire prison.

Immediately afterwards, two agile Bu Li people darted towards the heavy door at the deepest part and disappeared behind it.

The next second, a dull thud came from inside the door, and the two people who had left were thrown into the air like kites with broken strings, crashing heavily to the ground.

Just then, a giant claw with broken shackles suddenly stretched out and gripped the edge of the door tightly.

The metal door hinges creaked under the immense force, and a figure far larger than its kind slowly emerged from behind the door, radiating an intimidating aura.

"It's been a long time, War Chief!"

Modu strode forward, his eyes burning with an almost frenzied fervor. He stared intently at the massive figure, then knelt on one knee, his posture one of utmost respect.

"We've come to welcome you home!"

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The news of the fall of the Prison of the Imprisoned reached the Divine Strategy Bureau with astonishing speed, and immediately reached the ears of the Nameless Guest, shattering the original peace.

Walter's grip on the teacup tightened slightly, his knuckles turning white from the force. The warm tea rippled in the cup, but he seemed oblivious, and said in a deep voice:

“It must have been Otto!” His tone was devoid of any extra emotion, yet it conveyed a certainty born of experience.

Dan Heng frowned, his tone steady:

"There are many Bu Li people in the Nether Prison, and there is also the Bu Li leader. Once they break out of the Nether Prison, they will pose a great threat to the people of the Immortal Ship. Let's go and help them."

Xing summoned his baseball bat and declared with great ambition:

"Hmph, now that Mom and Dad are gone, it's finally Galaxy Baseball Man's turn to take the stage."

"Then let's hurry up and find Jingyuan, time waits for no one!" The playful smile on March 7th's face had long since faded, leaving only a hint of seriousness.

Walter stood up, adjusted his glasses, and his aura instantly sharpened.

“Otto’s target is definitely not just Bu Liren. Since he dared to show up in Luofu, he must be hiding a bigger scheme behind him.”

We'll split into two groups—you'll help General Jingyuan stop Bu Liren; and I'll personally go find Otto, and we mustn't let his plan succeed.”

Fu Ming's prank before leaving would soon add a notorious legendary figure to the universe—Otto Apocalypse.

The cause of this phenomenon is Walter Young.

The reason is simple: Walter never managed to catch Otto, who was hiding "behind the scenes."

This unfulfilled obsession became an inescapable worry in his heart.

So, whenever he arrived at a planet, he would depict the image of "Otto" and repeatedly warn the locals: this man is treacherous and cunning, and if you find any trace of him, be sure to be vigilant.

The Star Train crew has always been known for their integrity and reliability; their character has long earned them enough trust in the interstellar world.

That's why whenever Walter mentions "Otto," everyone chooses to believe that such a dangerous figure truly exists in the universe.

Over time, Otto's name spread throughout the universe, making him a "dangerous figure" known to everyone in the interstellar space, and he even showed a hint of ambition that surpassed the Star Core Hunter.

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(Otto: Ah~ This universe clearly has no trace of me, yet I can hear my name everywhere, as if I have never left, yet I am always separated from all of this by a distance.)