Chapter 95: Unexpected Encounter at the Stargazing Site

Oaks agreed with Druig's perspective. The reason for their existence must indeed be hidden within human civilization.

Because of the command from the Prime Celestial, Arishem, they were tasked with protecting human civilization from the invasion of the Deviants and ensuring its normal development.

There are two key points to consider.

First, the invasion of the Deviants upon humans.

However, according to the Eternals, they had already exterminated the Deviants five hundred years ago.

Second, the development of human civilization.

Since the Deviants had already been eradicated, is it because human civilization has not yet reached the level demanded by Arishem that the Eternals haven't been recalled?

Why does Arishem have requirements for the development of human civilization?

What are the criteria for these requirements?

The Eternals themselves had no answers to these questions.

But it was apparent that the Eternals, living in isolation and deep contemplation, couldn't comprehend them.

They had been contemplating for five hundred years.

"Don't worry, I won't exert my influence on the human world. That would go against Arishem's command," Druig seemed to have understood what Oaks wanted to say.

He chuckled self-deprecatingly and returned to his roguish demeanor. "I won't gather the other members either. Our relationship isn't that great... We have significant differences in how we treat humans."

"So I will seek answers on my own. You don't need to think that you can find others through me."

"..."

The corner of Oaks's mouth twitched, and he scratched his head. "Fine, it's no wonder you are the Eternals, who control the hearts of humans. I look forward to you finding the answers soon—"

As a member of the human race, I have great respect for the "Celestial Group" you described. If they want to do something to humans, we are completely powerless. I don't like this feeling, and neither does humanity."

He smirked with a hint of irony. "It's not like you haven't left any influence on human civilization either... At the very least, those absurd myths and religions that claim 'humans must rely on gods for salvation,' I finally understand where they originated from."

"But now, humans understand that there never was a savior—

Humanity can only save itself!"

"I understand... in this regard..."

Druig pause and let out a bitter smile. "I feel the same way as you do now. It's like a reflection of Eternals itself."

"Well then, farewell, Oaks... I hope that when I find the answers, I can see you again."

"... If you're referring to lifespan, there shouldn't be any major issues."

Green energy entwined around Oaks's fingertips, then transformed into a radiant light with twinkling stars—

Druig was very familiar with this kind of energy.

"Don't forget, cosmic energy is not exclusive to you. Besides me, there are other humans who can control this type of energy. Humans are truly a race full of wonders."

"..."

Druig looked deeply at Oaks, nodded slightly, and then decisively turned to leave.

"You have earned my respect. I will remember the assistance you provided to the Eternals."

...

With Druig gone, Oaks checked the time and realized it was already March.

During the time he spent "studying" Druig, Oaks hadn't stopped controlling the Amazon Rainforest.

Now, the entire Amazon Rainforest has become his support.

Next, relying on the powerful influence of the "Lungs of the Earth," he can further enhance his control over the Nature Energy of the ecosystem.

And now, he finally possesses enough powerful Nature Energy to balance the Cosmic energy and attempt to cultivate stronger balance-based spells.

By "studying" Druig, he has also glimpsed a bit of the mystery behind controlling cosmic energy, which helps him strengthen his spiritual power and enhance his control over the cosmic energy.

"I need to relocate. The rainforest environment is not suitable for practicing balance-based spells."

The rainforest environment, with rain for six out of ten days, is clearly not conducive to efficiently channeling energy from the star.

He originally thought that Thanos was the biggest threat, but now...

The Celestial Group, the existence of the "True Gods" present since the beginning of the universe, has expanded Oaks's worldview beyond the Nine Realms of Asgard.

If these beings, who can obliterate planets with a mere squeeze, want to do something to Earth, they wouldn't even have a chance to resist.

He must quickly enhance his strength, step into the universe, and further understand the Celestial Group!

He vaguely remembered that the "Collector" in the planet Knowhere had shown Star-Lord and others scenes of a Celestial using the Power Stone. And Knowhere itself...

Was the head of a "Celestial"!

"There's still time..."

Oaks's gaze turned to the southwest.

"In South America, there is an excellent stargazing site... Being so close, the considerable support provided by the Amazon Rainforest will be significant."

...

South America, Atacama Desert in Chile.

It is known as the "driest desert in the world," the "extreme of dryness" on Earth, and often called "Mars on Earth."

Due to the climate and its location at an altitude of over 5,000 meters in the Andes Mountains, the sky here is exceptionally clear, cloudless for thousands of miles, making it one of the best stargazing sites in the world.

Therefore, numerous observatories, large and small, are scattered throughout this area. Even NASA tests its space rovers here.

Similar to New Mexico, the environment here provides minimal enhancement to healing spells based on the treatment of life using Nature Energy. However, spells based on the balance, among other environmental factors, are not weakened.

"There are too many observatories here."

Oaks clicked his tongue. The location he was currently at was the Atacama Large Millimeter Array, touted as the "world's highest astronomical observatory."

Hmm, it was built by the Japanese.

"Forget it, maybe they will observe some peculiar astronomical phenomena... but it won't be as obvious as what happened in New Mexico."

He would use the power of the Amazon Rainforest to shield the anomalies in the sky here as much as possible, but he couldn't completely prevent leaks.

Let the meteorologists think what they want...

So, with Moco and Coco, Oaks began the most efficient practice of balance-based spells in this desert with meteorological conditions similar to Mars.

Sunlight, moonlight, starlight, the ethereal cosmic energy floating between the universe and celestial bodies—through the constant balance between nature energy and cosmic energy, Oaks deepened his connection with the Earth's ecosystem.

And on a day over two months later, Oaks suddenly discovered that the condensed essence of nature he cultivated had undergone a peculiar fusion with a part of Druig's way of controlling cosmic energy.

His consciousness soared uncontrollably, and his "vision" seemed to rise higher with his ascending consciousness—

Under the starry sky, on the Earth's surface, a wondrous balance formed between the energy of the star and nature energy at the focal point of his consciousness.

But just as Oaks was preparing to carefully comprehend this state, a special energy suddenly appeared!

"Woof!"

"Meow?"

Moco and Coco, who were resting, noticed Oaks's anomaly and barked and meowed into the air.

But moments later, they became confused—

Oaks's consciousness had disappeared from that location!

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