novelonline Chapter 2351
Chapter 2351
Chapter 2351
Nar had been waiting for this moment!
All the obstacles that had been hindering him had disappeared; this was his moment of triumph!
How many years has Nar waited for this moment!
Finally, it's finally here!!!
Far away in the 'Abyss', Gnar sat on his flesh throne, trembling with excitement.
Nar's appearance is not actually grotesque, at least not compared to most of the strange creatures in the universe. He has a humanoid body and appearance, his skin is bluish-gray, making him look like a bluish corpse, and his eyes are completely black.
As for their appearance, they are similar to humans, but they are withered and emaciated.
It doesn't look very lively.
Like an eternally mummified corpse!
But the area around him was not like that; on the contrary, it was full of vitality.
Everywhere were all sorts of bizarre creatures! These creatures... how to describe them? Crazy and twisted! Each one was different; some were huge, as big as a colossal pillar, winding their way through the dark sky, while others were as small as mosquitoes, swarming everywhere!
All sorts of alien creatures, big and small, fill the entire world!
They are Nar's new creations!
They had no names, and Nar never thought of giving them names.
They are the most perfect creations, with almost no flaws.
They lack intelligence; they are true biological machines. This characteristic stems from the symbiote's betrayal of Nar.
Knull once created an army of symbiotes, intending to sweep across the entire universe and slaughter all life. Even the Celestials were once suppressed by the symbiotes' overwhelming power.
But soon, the symbiote's intelligence caused Nar the greatest harm.
They betrayed their creator and united to imprison Nar!
In fact, this kind of imprisonment is nothing to Gnar, since the reason why Gnar was defeated in the first place was entirely due to his own carelessness and the surprise attack by the Celestials.
The symbiote betrayed Nar and stabbed him in the back at a crucial moment.
With him imprisoned, the Celestials naturally wouldn't let this opportunity pass. They used a massive number of symbiotes as a medium to create a world called the 'Abyss,' completely sealing Nar away!
It's hard to say whether the symbiote was betrayed by the Celestials or chose to perish together with them.
In short, the consequence was that Gnar was sealed away, but the symbiote became a part of the universe, and the Celestials did not completely exterminate the symbiote.
Nar had clearly learned his lesson; his first choice when creating a new species was to deprive it of its intelligence!
Turn it into a biological machine that acts entirely on commands!
Secondly, these life forms are natural enemies of the symbiont!
They possess the ability to directly devour symbiotes and hosts, or to forcibly extract and consume symbiotes from their hosts. This powerful devouring ability makes aphrodisiacs the mortal enemies of symbiotes. This ability can trap symbiotes in a predicament, leaving them with no escape from being devoured.
Furthermore, these creatures are virtually impossible to completely destroy; even if pulverized, they can instantly regenerate. This astonishing regenerative ability grants them formidable vitality, inspiring fear in their enemies. They lack the weaknesses that symbiotes once had, such as their sensitivity to heat and sound waves!
Based on these characteristics, if we had to give these creatures a name...
That's called a symbiote, a monster that devours symbiotes forever!
The aberrant devourer is enormous, with a gaping maw filled with incredibly sharp teeth. This size and terrifying appearance make its hunting more efficient and threatening.
They were the army that Nar had prepared for himself.
Before receiving Nal's orders, these things knew nothing but the most primal instinct to devour!
This is the second rule that Nar set for them.
They are always thirsty, and they will never stop eating!
They are not even capable of reproduction; their reproduction is in Nar's hands, and they can only continue to reproduce if Nar needs them.
Until there is no more food in the entire universe, at which point they will begin to devour each other.
Until only one remains, this most powerful creature will starve to death due to lack of food!
Finally, the entire universe became quiet!
perfect!
Of course, this is just one part of Nar's plan; it's not that this is his only plan.
For example, in Geer's current situation, if Geer succeeds...
Then these alien devourers are useless!
Nar was trembling all over!
It's finally going to happen!
Nar was unaware of the existence of the five gods long ago.
It was only when he was fighting against the Celestials and the Living Tribunal that he learned of the existence of the Five Great Gods.
To be honest, Nar was quite worried for a while.
Because if these powerful beings oppose him, his dream is destined to fail!
But he soon came to understand the thoughts of these great beings.
The universe itself is what matters to them; everything else is just fleeting smoke to the five great gods.
Of course, he also learned that the five great gods would not help him either.
Don't think he'll be disappointed... He's just crazy, not stupid.
While the five great deities lack morality in the conventional sense, that doesn't mean they are without joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. They have their own preferences. To put it another way, do you think the universe would be the way it is today without the involvement of the five great deities? Even without their involvement, it's still a result of their tacit approval!
So to some extent, the current state of the universe actually aligns with their ideas!
That's almost certain!
What did Narnar do?
Of course, it's about causing destruction!
In this situation, the fact that the five gods didn't step in to deal with Gnar, and that Gnar didn't celebrate with drums and gongs, is already quite restrained!
Still complaining?
What are you complaining about?
You're about to demolish someone else's house, and they don't stop you, yet you complain that they didn't help you demolish it?
Even a madman wouldn't be this crazy!
In fact, Nar is very smart; his intelligence level is definitely not a problem.
He knew perfectly well that even if he destroyed all lives, it would be of no use!
Because he can't destroy the most fundamental things in the universe!
That is the essence of matter!
How did life originate?
Regarding the origin of life, scientists have proposed a variety of hypotheses from different disciplinary perspectives, employing various theories and research methods. Among this complex forest of hypotheses, the "chemical origin theory" stands out like a well-rooted and flourishing tree, enjoying relatively wider recognition and acceptance. This hypothesis is like a meticulously crafted grand painting, vividly depicting the long process of life evolving from simple inorganic matter into complex organic life.
Early Earth's atmosphere resembled a unique chemical laboratory, its composition vastly different from today's. In that distant era, the atmosphere was filled with inorganic substances such as water vapor, methane, carbon dioxide, ammonia, nitrogen, and hydrogen. These inorganic substances were like dormant elements awaiting awakening. Under the stimulation of specific external energy, they ignited like a chemical fire, embarking on a thrilling journey of chemical reactions. In this mysterious and complex process, they gradually combined and transformed, generating relatively simple organic molecules such as amino acids, carboxylic acids, and nucleotides. These organic molecules, like the initial foundation stones of life, played an indispensable role in the origin of life, and thus were given a profound name by scientists—"precursor molecules of life."
These "precursor molecules of life," like a group of lucky chosen ones by nature, drifted slowly from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface waters with the arrival of rain, as if transported by nature. The Earth's surface waters, whether vast primordial oceans or scattered lakes, served as cradles of life, providing an ideal gathering place for these "precursor molecules" to interact further. Over long periods, these molecules began to undergo more complex and diverse reactions. Through condensation or polymerization, they acted like skilled craftsmen in the microscopic world, meticulously crafting the basic building blocks of life, gradually forming organic macromolecules, such as structurally complex and functionally diverse protein and nucleic acid molecules. The formation of these organic macromolecules was undoubtedly a significant milestone in the origin of life; they were like the sturdy steel beams and crucial cement of the edifice of life, laying a solid material foundation for its birth.
Over time, under specific environmental conditions, these organic macromolecules further combined and evolved, forming multi-molecular systems. This process is like a precise microscopic engineering project, where individual organic macromolecules, like components, combine according to specific rules and methods to form a more complex and ordered system. These multi-molecular systems gradually exhibited an astonishing ability to self-replicate and self-assemble, a characteristic that is one of the key hallmarks of the birth of life. As if a magical transformation had occurred in the microscopic world, primitive cells with the protective barrier of cell membranes and the life code of genetic information began to quietly appear. Thus, the earliest life on Earth was born in a series of complex and orderly processes that seemed like magic. From this initial spark of life, over the next hundreds of millions of years, life, like a rushing river, gradually evolved into various functions and forms as it adapted to environmental changes. Just as a river constantly branches and converges during its flow, it ultimately formed the diversity and complexity of life on Earth that we witness today. This process is like a magnificent and colorful scroll of life evolution slowly unfolding on the vast canvas of Earth.
However, the process from "precursor molecules of life" to the true birth of life is like finding the only exit in a cosmic labyrinth full of countless possibilities—an event with an extremely low probability. It's akin to searching for a specific star in the vast universe, or finding a special grain of sand among countless grains of sand; the difficulty is unimaginable. For the "chemical origin theory" to hold water and reasonably explain this complex phenomenon of the origin of life, it must be supported by a massive number of participants. This is like a large-scale lottery; only with a sufficient number of participants can a lucky winner emerge. So, what kind of "external energy" plays a crucial role in this seemingly miraculous process, prompting the generation of "precursor molecules of life"?
In past research, scientists generally believed that frequent lightning on early Earth was a key source of this "external energy." The dazzling light that streaks across the sky and the immense energy released instantaneously were thought to have enough power to trigger chemical reactions in inorganic matter in the atmosphere, thus promoting the formation of "precursor molecules of life." Like a key that could unlock the mysteries of chemistry, lightning was seen as a promising candidate. However, as research deepened and became more detailed, problems gradually emerged. Relying solely on lightning on early Earth seemed insufficient to produce a large enough number of "precursor molecules of life" to meet the enormous needs of the origin of life. It's like a small flame; while it can provide some heat, its power is clearly far from enough to boil a large pot of water.
Thus, in the search for the origins of life, scientists continue to explore new avenues, seeking other possible energy sources. Among numerous hypotheses and speculations, one hypothesis has gradually attracted widespread attention in the scientific community. This hypothesis boldly proposes that the early sun was not as stable and mild as we see it today, but rather like an immature star, full of unstable factors. In Earth's early years, the sun frequently experienced intense superflares. These superflares, like the angry roar of the sun as a giant fireball, ejected large amounts of high-energy particles into the surrounding space in a spectacular and destructive manner. These high-energy particles, like high-speed projectiles from the depths of space, sometimes collided with Earth's atmosphere without warning. Once such an impact occurred, it would trigger a violent chemical storm in Earth's atmosphere, like a giant bomb thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating ripples. This violent chemical reaction is believed to have had sufficient energy and conditions to produce a considerable number of "precursor molecules of life" on early Earth. The research published in the journal *Life* aims to rigorously verify this imaginative hypothesis. In this meticulously designed, complex, and precise research project, scientists, like highly skilled craftsmen, constructed an experimental system that simulated the early Earth's environment as closely as possible. They carefully injected a mixture of gases similar in composition to Earth's early atmosphere into carefully prepared containers, attempting to recreate the chemical environment of Earth's atmosphere billions of years ago in the most realistic way. Then, to simulate the impact of high-energy particle streams from the early sun on Earth's atmosphere, scientists used advanced technology to continuously and steadily bombard the gas mixture in one of the containers with a high-energy proton beam. This process was like using a powerful and incredibly precise "energy hammer" to relentlessly strike these gas molecules, prompting them to undergo various possible reactions.
Meanwhile, to conduct a comprehensive and effective comparative experiment, scientists placed the same gas mixture in another identical container. However, this time they used an electric spark to excite the gas mixture, simulating the effects of lightning on early Earth. The spark flickered and jumped within the container, a vivid microscopic recreation of the lightning that streaked across the sky on early Earth, releasing energy to induce a reaction in the gas mixture. The scientists involved in this research, with a mixture of tension and anticipation, closely monitored every detail and the final result, much like spectators awaiting the outcome of a major sporting event. When the results were finally presented to them, the scientists were thrilled, for the results were truly "fascinating." In both containers, "precursor molecules of life," such as amino acids and carboxylic acids, were successfully generated. This result first and foremost confirms that both high-energy proton beams and electric sparks possess the ability to induce the production of these precursor molecules, thus verifying some previous hypotheses about the origin of life and providing more evidence for our understanding of its origins.
Even more surprisingly, when the experimental results in the two containers were carefully compared, scientists discovered that high-energy proton beams promoted the generation of these molecules more effectively than electric sparks. This discovery was like finding the most crucial and decisive clue among many seemingly disparate threads. Further research showed that under the bombardment of high-energy proton beams, only a methane concentration of 0.5% was needed to generate amino acids. In contrast, for electric sparks to generate amino acids, the methane concentration needed to reach at least 15%. This huge concentration difference clearly and intuitively demonstrates the extremely high efficiency of high-energy proton beams in generating amino acids.
More importantly, even with a methane concentration of 15%, the number of amino acids produced by a high-energy proton beam was about six orders of magnitude higher than that produced by an electric spark. This enormous difference is astonishing, like the stark contrast between a towering mountain peak and an inconspicuous hill. According to estimates from this study, under the bombardment of high-energy particles from the early sun, the Earth's surface could accumulate an average of about 0.1 micrograms of amino acids and 0.3 micrograms of carboxylic acids per square centimeter per year. While this amount may seem insignificant at first glance, like a grain of sand in a vast desert or a drop of water in a boundless ocean, if we broaden our perspective to the Earth's vast surface area of approximately 510 million square kilometers, and considering that this process lasted for hundreds of millions of years, then over a long period of time, just as trickles of water converge into rivers and seas, a sufficient amount of "precursor molecules of life" could accumulate. This research is of paramount importance; it is like a beacon in a dark labyrinth, revealing the crucial role of high-energy particle streams from the early sun in the origin of life. This study indicates that high-energy particle streams from the early sun were likely the primary external energy source for creating the "precursor molecules of life" on early Earth.
And the source of all this is the birth of cosmic matter!
Although Gnar is very powerful, he is actually incapable of destroying all matter in the universe!
Even if he destroys all life in the universe, and even all planets, including all stars!
In a few years, these things will reappear!
But Nar is a madman; he wants to destroy everything, including himself!
He didn't care what happened afterward!
So he was very happy to learn that the five gods would not interfere with his plans!
He was overjoyed when he learned that he could make any wish at the Eternal Altar!
He decided to take a gamble!
Destroy everything.
Of course, he also knew that the Eternal Altar was just a joke of Eternity, and had no binding power on Eternity itself... It's like when you were a child, your father would tell you, "If you get 100 points on your test, I'll grant you anything!"
Is this statement useful?
Of course!
But you have to consider what level of desire it is.
You want a cell phone, or a toy. Your dad might grant your wish.
But you should say: Old Deng, I want you to die!
Or: Old Deng, burn our house down!
You'll see if your old man beats you up or not!
So Nar didn't intend to make any excessive wishes; he just wanted to simply erase all life!
(End of this chapter)