Watching him hurriedly leave, Chloe’s mouth formed a bitter smile:
"As expected... this isn’t going to work, too many people are trying to please him."
The blind girl stood in place for a long time, until Ron’s figure completely disappeared into the depths of the passage.
.........
When the heavy bio-metal door sensed his presence and opened automatically, the familiar environment made his tense nerves relax slightly.
"Welcome back, Researcher Ron. You have been away for 223 hours... We have conducted routine maintenance on your laboratory..."
The automated maintenance system on the wall sensed his entry and began to broadcast mechanically.
Under the announcement, the entire laboratory was filled with life and vitality once more.
The bio-sensors on the walls, dormant until now, awakened and emitted a warm welcoming glow.
The various experimental creatures in the petri dishes also became active, as if celebrating the return of their master.
"Ailan, help me reorganize the space layout of the laboratory."
He nodded towards the Tree Spirit that had followed him, and began directing the installation of equipment:
"These new devices require a more precise magic power supply system, and the problem of energy interference between them should also be considered."
The Tree Spirit’s vines extended like living things, accurately measuring every inch of space.
Her natural intuition allowed her to perceive the most suitable energy flow paths, a talent invaluable for arranging complex environments.
"Place the adaptive alchemy platform here," Ron pointed towards a spot near the center:
"The amplifier for spiritual power needs a separate shielding area to prevent interference with other experiments..."
Just as he was focused on these trivial yet important arrangements, a familiar wave suddenly came from the depths of his consciousness.
It was like a long-lost relative calling out, warm and urgent.
It’s Nari.
Ever since returning to the Central Lands, due to the distance and environmental impact, his connection with "Mother" had become intermittent.
He could only perform basic safety confirmations, unable to engage in deep communication like at the Observation Station.
This made Nari, deep in the Abyss, extremely anxious, sending caring messages almost a dozen times a day.
Now, back at the Observation Station, that connection immediately became clear and stable again.
"Ailan, I need to conduct some private communications," Ron instructed:
"You all continue to organize the equipment, call me if there are any issues."
He walked towards the most private corner of the laboratory, where there was a soundproof cabin specifically for deep meditation.
When the door closed, plunging the surroundings into absolute silence, Ron submerged his consciousness into the deep connection with the Magic Sword.
Without needing any external medium, the consciousness link was established instantly.
The next moment, Nari’s vast form appeared in his spiritual vision.
"My darling!"
The excitement in her voice almost overflowed into the consciousness space.
Countless eyes of various sizes turned towards him, each glistening with joy.
That pure jubilation was akin to a mother seeing her child return from a long journey.
"Mother missed you so much she’s nearly going mad! Why did it take so long to contact Mother?
Are the people in the Central Lands treating you poorly? Mother will go teach them a lesson right now!"
Nari’s emotions surged like a tide, her immense body swaying excitedly in the deep sea.
The surrounding seawater started to boil from her emotional fluctuations, causing countless Abyssal Creatures to scatter in panic.
"Of course not, Mother," Ron quickly reassured, his voice full of apology:
"The signal was indeed unstable at the Central Lands, and I was busy with tasks, but as soon as I returned to the Observation Station, I contacted you, didn’t I?"
"Hmph!" Nari coyly moved several smaller eyes:
"Mother knows you’re busy, but... but Mother really misses you..."
Her voice turned aggrieved, and her enormous tentacles unconsciously stroked the Stand-In Puppet in her embrace:
"These days, Mother has thoroughly taught a lesson to those bothersome neighbors, now the entire territory is very quiet.
No one dares to disturb, but there’s no one to talk to... except for your little clone..."
Through the consciousness link, Ron could clearly feel the tremendous changes in Nari’s surroundings.
The originally chaotic and distorted deep-sea landscape now presented a surreal beauty.
The once menacing corals were transformed into graceful spiral structures, emitting a soft biological light;
Exotic Abyssal Plants were arranged according to some artistic pattern, forming living gardens.
Most astonishingly, the previously disordered Chaos Energy was now well-organized.
Ron could see countless energy flows gently streaming through the sea like a galaxy.
They were no longer destructive chaotic powers, but beautifully crafted works of art by Nari’s will.
"Mother, your territory has become so beautiful..." he praised genuinely:
"This ability to transform chaos into order... it’s simply art..."
Hearing the praise, Nari clearly became excited, all her eyes sparkling with pride:
"Right! Right! Mother’s control is way better than before!"
She eagerly began to showcase her new abilities.
Her gentle touch on a twisted seabed layer made the hard stones flow instantly, reshaping into a magnificent palace.
The palace walls were composed of living crystals, changing colors with the observer’s emotions.
"The feedback my darling gave Mother made Mother’s mind clearer and significantly enhanced the capability to manipulate Chaos." Nari’s voice was filled with gratitude: