As the world fusion deepened, the reflections of the two Earths in the sky became increasingly clear.
They were so vivid that it looked as if another continent were slowly descending from the heavens.
Before long, the Joint Government of the Wandering Earth officially announced the truth of the world fusion to all citizens.
With Ada Wong's cooperation, they also introduced the situation of the other Earth in detail.
In the Underground Cities, disbelief spread rapidly.
People there could not see the outside world and relied entirely on official broadcasts.
When news of the world fusion first emerged, many believed the rebel forces had seized control of the Joint Government and were spreading nonsense.
On the surface, among those waiting for death, reactions varied.
After the initial shock, some chose to believe.
Others cursed loudly, convinced it was another lie from the world government meant to make them face extinction calmly.
In contrast, the Biochemical world was far more peaceful.
The international joint forces there also began introducing the other world to their global population.
This information came directly from Ada Wong in real time.
Across the five continents, people poured into the streets, listening to the broadcasts with curiosity and excitement.
The people of the Biochemical world were simply too strong.
Every individual was capable of feats that would be considered superhuman elsewhere.
Even a kindergarten child could shout and lift the stone lion at a building entrance, kicking it like a ball.
Because of this overwhelming individual strength, fear never truly took hold.
There was no panic, only confidence.
As the images of the two Earths in the sky grew larger and closer, many in the Wandering Earth world who had dismissed everything as fantasy finally began to believe.
Just as speculation peaked, with people guessing how the worlds would collide and merge, and both Joint Governments preparing think tanks for post-fusion diplomacy, the mirage began to fade.
Scenes that had looked as real as objects only thousands of meters away slowly dissolved, like bubbles disappearing under sunlight.
The sky returned to its original clarity.
Inside the Wandering Earth Joint Government command center, representatives from every nation exchanged stunned looks.
What happened?
Where was the promised world fusion?
Had it all been a lie?
Yet the Moon had returned to its proper orbit.
The Sun had stopped expanding.
Every crisis had been resolved.
So why was there no visible fusion?
Some representatives pinched their thighs in silence, using the pain to confirm that today's events were real.
Gradually, all eyes turned toward Ada Wong.
Zhou Zhezhi tilted his head slightly from his wheelchair. "Are we fused already? Has your Earth merged with ours?"
Ada Wong shook her head.
Her gaze appeared lowered, but her pupils were focused on the data streaming across her tactical lenses.
Information from the Biochemical Earth scrolled rapidly.
After a brief review, she spoke.
"The worlds have fused, but the Earths have not. They are adjacent."
"Adjacent?" several representatives echoed at once.
They immediately turned toward the technical teams.
The command center fell silent except for the hum of machinery.
Moments later, the main screen switched to live space imagery.
Where there had once been a single Sun surrounded by countless stars, another Sun now appeared.
It was nearly identical in size and brightness to the original.
"That explains it," a technical expert shouted, gripping the edge of the table. "This is unbelievable."
"An additional star in the Solar System should cause catastrophic gravitational chaos."
"But these two Suns are in perfect balance, rotating around each other!"
Other experts quickly joined in.
"That's right. This is a stable binary star configuration."
"Even though we have not directly observed the other Earth yet, it must be orbiting that second Sun."
"Our two Solar Systems have merged into a complex binary system."
One expert adjusted his glasses, blue light reflecting off the lenses. "After today, physics textbooks will need rewriting."
The representatives finally understood the situation.
Zhou Zhezhi nodded with a smile. "This is ideal. The two Earths are neither too close nor too far. Peaceful coexistence and exchange are possible. A full merge would have created endless conflicts."
Ada Wong agreed.
The Zhou Zhezhi of the Biochemical world shared not only a similar appearance but also a similar temperament, making communication smoother.
"Malrick's planning was extremely thorough," Ada said. "Our world experienced a biohazard outbreak years ago. There may still be residual contamination in isolated areas. Keeping the Earths separate is safer."
"Yes," a representative said sincerely. "Our savior's foresight is extraordinary."
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While humanity on Earth and the Moon marveled at the fusion of star systems, Malrick was still working.
He first stabilized the merged Solar System, carefully adjusting gravitational interactions between all celestial bodies.
He brought the two Suns into perfect balance within a controlled range and ensured that every planet maintained a stable orbit.
Only then did he begin merging additional star systems.
Strictly speaking, it was not the Wandering Earth world that merged into the Biochemical world.
It was the Biochemical world that merged into the Wandering Earth universe.
The Biochemical world was simply too small, encompassing only ten Solar Systems.
The Wandering Earth universe, by comparison, was vast.
The fusion was like a drop of water entering the ocean.
Only now did Malrick understand why the World Consciousness had nearly caused a collision earlier.
Pulling such a massive universe over was already absurd.
Slowing it down and stopping it was even more difficult.
When Malrick completed the final operation and the fusion was fully stabilized, he sensed a sudden change.
The world authority he held shrank dramatically, reduced to roughly one trillionth of the entire universe.
The same happened to the World Consciousness.
The sheer scale of the Wandering Earth universe had diluted their authority.
"Feels like equity dilution after an angel investment round," Malrick remarked dryly.
Perhaps the World Consciousness should now be called a Galactic Consciousness.
"Good, fusion, success, authority," the World Consciousness responded, unconcerned.
It did not seem to mind the loss.
Promoting world evolution was its instinct.
Other matters held little importance.
Instead, it urged Malrick to quickly use his remaining authority to claim ownership over the broader universe.
Malrick gave it a strange look. "Your authority was diluted too. Don't you want control over the entire universe?"
"Fusion, credit, belong to you," the World Consciousness replied simply.
Malrick sighed. "Alright. You keep pulling in other worlds. I'll handle the fusion."
At once, the surrounding cosmic energy rippled as the World Consciousness responded enthusiastically, undulating like a loyal dog wagging its tail.
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