[Gourmand Dungeon]: Thank you, everyone. Let's have a gathering. I'll personally cook a Manchu Han Imperial Feast that can boost your strength!
After dealing with puchui, The Xia Yus naturally returned to their respective homes, leaving the mess in this world for Zombie Xia Yu to clean up himself.
Regardless, there wasn't much to clean up, as his companions were still around.
When Ximi, Tangerine, and the others learned that the crisis brought by puchui had been resolved and that the Earth would not explode, they were naturally overjoyed. However, once they calmed down, the question of where to go in the future stood before them once again.
Although the Earth wouldn't explode, a solar system without a sun could not possibly generate new life again.
The Dungeon, which could originally sustain life, was also completely destroyed during this battle and could no longer provide for their survival needs.
Therefore, everyone unanimously decided that they still had to go to the alien colony on the other side of the distant universe.
So the Dungeon's current goal was to build a spacecraft capable of interstellar travel, with internal facilities that could accommodate all surviving creatures.
Fortunately, the Supreme Union had previously manufactured many arks for escape, and these arks were well-preserved, meaning they wouldn't have to start from scratch.
Once the future goals were determined, the rest was much simpler. Zombie Xia Yu took some time to prepare a proper thank-you for his other selves.
He was now a Special Grade Monster Cuisine Chef, so his way of showing gratitude was naturally to use his ultimate culinary skills to personally cook a feast... [dark souls iii]: Woohoo~ Cooking a feast for ourselves, I'm looking forward to it.
[clash of clans]: An offline gathering? Which world are we going to?
[tomb raider]: Come to my world. It's a modern world without so many monsters and ghosts; it can totally serve as a vacation world.
[resident evil]: A gathering? Sure, it's good to take a break after getting tired of research.
[the talos principle]: I'm an AI android, though. What should I do if I can't eat? (ω)
[Gourmand Dungeon]: Speaking of which, I have a technology here that can solve this problem.
[Gourmand Dungeon]: The AI androids on my side can be fitted with taste receptors, which is equivalent to being able to taste the food. Of course, I don't know if you'll feel full.
[the talos principle]: That's enough. (*`*)
[resident evil]: Actually, if you want, I can clone a body for you. Then you can transform into soul data and enter the brain, which would be equivalent to having a body.
[the talos principle]: No need. I'm already used to the feeling of being free within network data. If I were suddenly bound by a body, I'd find it uncomfortable instead.
[the talos principle]: Hmm... Let's clone one anyway, just as a backup. No rush, we can talk about it after the gathering.
[resident evil]: Alright, we'll talk after the gathering then.
[Genshin Impact]: Wait, wait, wait. What about me and the Tarnished? Neither of us can go to other worlds. Well... specifically, the Tarnished can't go.
[elden ring]: I've figured it out. Since my body can't go, I'll just come over as a soul. Anyway, we're perfectly capable of having our souls leave our bodies while keeping the body as it is.
[elden ring] @[resident evil]: Brother, help me clone a body to use as a backup.
[resident evil]: Sure, I'll use my genes for the cloning then.
[elden ring]: It's fine. We're all the same person, so there's no difference.
[Genshin Impact]: Wait, I want one too! I can already leave my body as a soul here.
[the talos principle]: Then might as well make my backup body too. It's better not to use a mechanical body for a gathering; mechanical bodies can't even get drunk.
[ghostwire: tokyo]: Damn, I almost forgot I don't have a body either. Count me in for a cloned body!
[resident evil]: Alright, it'll only take a few minutes. You guys come to my world first, and then we'll go to the tomb raider world together.
[Gourmand Dungeon]: Then I'll head over first to start cooking. You guys hang out for a bit, and I'll call you when the food is ready.
[tomb raider]: Come on over. I've already cleared out a room and ordered the drinks. By the way, are you bringing your own ingredients or buying them here?
[Gourmand Dungeon]: I'm definitely bringing my own. After all, I'm a Monster Cuisine Chef. How could ordinary ingredients showcase my culinary skills?
[dark souls iii]: I just remembered, there's a Crystal Lizard in the Red Envelope. See if you can cook it?
[dark souls i]: You probably can't eat that... [elden ring]: I have some wyvern meat here. I performed Dragon Communion on the heart, but I kept the carcass. It's in the group Red Envelope. See if you can turn it into a dish.
[do you want to cultivate immortality]: Speaking of which, I have spirit beasts here too. I'll go sneakily slaughter one and put it in the Red Envelope.
[Tale of Immortal]: Spirit beasts are quite rare on my side, so I'll bring some spirit wine. These are all fine wines brewed with spirit spring water.
[soul knight]: Should I go slaughter a few goblins then?
[marvel]: Blegh~ You're disgusting. Who could stomach those things?
[soul knight]: Then I'll go kill a Crystal Giant Crab. Surely a big crab is edible. But that depends on luck. No more chatting, I'm heading into the Dungeon.
[marvel]: Does that thing really have meat to eat... [ghostwire: tokyo]: Then should I bring a few evil spirits over?
[marvel]:...Keep those for yourself. You're probably the only one who likes eating them.
[nier: automata]: It seems I don't have much to bring from my side, so I'll just bring my mouth.
[Gourmand Dungeon]: Come on, come on, eat to your heart's content. I'm not short on ingredients... tomb raider World, Lakeside Villa.
Illusory ripples rose from the void, and then a pale purple figure solidified and appeared.
"Welcome, welcome." Ancient Tomb Xia Yu stepped forward with a smile and extended his hand. "Welcome to the tomb raider World. Don't worry, there are no outsiders here, only us."
"Alright." Zombie Xia Yu also smiled and shook hands with Ancient Tomb Xia Yu. "Then I won't be polite. Where's the kitchen?"
"This way."
Before long, as figures solidified one after another, The Xia Yus from various worlds all arrived in the tomb raider World.
This was a rare offline gathering, so The Xia Yus were very relaxed. Moreover, because they were all themselves, they shared a natural closeness and trust at the soul level.
The time spent together allowed each of them to relax, not thinking about the future but simply enjoying the present.
"The food is ready! Who's going to help me carry it out?"
"Coming, coming! If you're not eager to eat, there's something wrong with your head!"
Ashen Xia Yu chuckled and walked toward the kitchen, soon bringing out plates of dishes that were perfect in color, aroma, and taste.
Seeing this, the other Xia Yus also went to help. Before long, the large table, which could seat over a dozen people, was filled with various styles of delicacies.
Once all the dishes were served and the chef, Zombie Xia Yu, had taken his seat, the feast officially began.
"Everyone, may we all have a bright future and smooth sailing!" Resident Evil Xia Yu raised his wine glass, which contained the spirit wine brought by Cultivator Xia Yu.
"*Chomp chomp*... What are you pretending for? Toasting? We're all the same person, is that really necessary?" Leader Xia Yu complained while gnawing on roasted meat. This monster cuisine really had a unique flavor; the zombie's skills were indeed excellent.
"Exactly, exactly. It's just a meal and a gathering; why be so serious?" Ashen Xia Yu chimed in, his mouth stuffed full, making his words a bit muffled.
Interrupted like that, Resident Evil Xia Yu showed a "kind" smile, veins bulging on his forehead as he stood up. "I've freaking had enough of you two for a long time."
"That's right! I support a righteous gang-beating!" Undead Xia Yu also stood up with a mischievous grin.
"Count me in!" Marvel Xia Yu swallowed the wine in his mouth, eager to join.
"I've been annoyed with them for a long time, too. I'm in." Tarnished Xia Yu pulled out boxing gloves from the Red Envelope.
Seeing the fun, the other Xia Yus also rubbed their hands together, preparing to join in.
*Gulp...*
Leader Xia Yu's eyes darted around before he suddenly turned and bolted. Ashen Xia Yu was a step slower, but in that single step, the other Xia Yus had already surrounded him.
Looking at his other selves closing in, Ashen Xia Yu closed his eyes in despair, a single tear rolling down his cheek. "Be gentle... don't hit the face."