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#551 - Chapter 38 The Hidden Truth (I)

Furthermore, these clones possess certain permissions, allowing them to manage the entire small world on his behalf. This gives him the sensation of having a God's-eye view, enabling him to effortlessly manipulate the world simulator.

Within this small world, a diverse array of flora and fauna constitutes a complete ecosystem. They are interdependent, growing together, which makes this world full of vitality and vigor.

At this moment, Liu Yuan arrived at the lower level of the obelisk, where a cylindrical robot quickly approached him. The robot's design was exquisitely crafted, resembling a character straight out of the science fiction film *Star Wars*, bearing a striking resemblance to the classic R2-D2.

"Master, you have arrived. What are your orders?" This robot was none other than Frenzy's new body. Having been exposed to the AllSpark's radiation for an extended period, Frenzy seemed to have undergone a significant evolution. Now, it possessed its own soul. In reality, there isn't much difference between a robot with a soul and a human. Although Frenzy didn't understand why the human before him was so powerful, out of fear of death, it ultimately chose to obey, submitting to Liu Yuan's authority.

It should be noted that Frenzy is merely a spy-type robot, with relatively weak combat capabilities. However, it possesses unique abilities and knowledge that other Transformers lack, making it a versatile character. Through Frenzy, Liu Yuan was able to acquire a wealth of knowledge and technology about the Decepticons. Moreover, Frenzy integrated this knowledge and attempted to decipher the ancient Cybertronian language. This undoubtedly played a crucial role in cracking the AllSpark cube.

Liu Yuan also learned a lot of information that the Autobots had concealed from him. In fact, the original source of life for the Cybertronians was not the AllSpark, but the Well of Sparks!

In Cybertronian culture, the soul of every deceased Transformer returns to the Well of Sparks, then transforms again into Energon. However, due to multiple disruptions in Cybertron's civilization, these deeply buried histories have become difficult to trace and verify.

When did the Well of Sparks appear? No one can know the exact answer. All that is known is that in ancient times, Cybertronians used advanced instruments to direct the Energon energy here to all corners of the Cybertron planet, using the powerful force of Energon to create new life forms.

The Well of Sparks is revered as the most sacred place on Cybertron, and even during the most intense periods of the civil war, neither side dared to fire in that direction easily. However, as the war gradually tilted in favor of the Decepticons, the Autobots made a decision that the Decepticons did not expect.

The previous Autobot leader, Sentinel Prime, ventured alone into the Well of Sparks and successfully brought out a mysterious cube. The Autobots named this object the "AllSpark", and only a few understood that it was actually the core of the Well of Sparks. And when the Decepticons came to snatch it, he frantically launched the AllSpark into space, the specific target even Sentinel Prime himself did not know.

After the AllSpark was taken out, the Well of Sparks gradually lost its former glory and began to slowly dry up. The impact of this change was extremely profound, not only did the birth rate of newborns drop sharply, but the physical condition of the Transformers also underwent surprising changes later on.

The surfaces of many low-level Transformers' bodies showed severe signs of rust. These rust marks were not ordinary rust stains, but a terrible disease called "rust disease", which had brought great disaster to the Angolan colony. Now, this mold, which specializes in corroding transformium, has reappeared, plunging the entire Cybertron planet into panic.

To make matters worse, Transformers with weaker Spark power are more susceptible to rust, and their bodies are quickly corroded. In just ten thousand years, the population of Cybertron plummeted, and nearly one-third of the residents unfortunately passed away. Most of them were civilians, most of whom supported the Autobots and neutrals. Faced with this sudden crisis, more and more Transformers decided to leave Cybertron and look for new places to live.

In these difficult times, a guy named Lockdown stood out, he became the most famous bounty hunter in the galaxy. However, the originator of all these tragedies was Sentinel Prime, he almost became a public enemy. After resigning as the leader of the Autobots, Sentinel Prime was eventually ruthlessly executed by the angry Megatron. As the rust disease continued to spread, both sides had to suspend the war. Whether Decepticons or Autobots, they were all troubled by this disease and tried every means to find a cure.

About a million years ago, the leader of the Autobots, Sentinel Prime, realized that to save Cybertron, he had to restore the vitality of the Well of Sparks. And the lost AllSpark became the key to saving the homeland. So, he decided to personally lead an elite team to travel through the vast universe to find the long-lost AllSpark cube.

Sentinel Prime handed over the leadership to Optimus Prime and led a team of Autobot elites on the journey. They left Cybertron's orbit aboard the powerful Ark fleet. Unfortunately, they were discovered by the Decepticons as soon as they set off. A fierce space battle ensued, and in the end, only the Ark was able to escape before the Autobot reinforcements arrived.

In the three thousand years after Sentinel Prime left, the rust disease on Cybertron became more and more serious. To make matters worse, due to the depletion of the Well of Sparks, the survival rate of protoforms dropped sharply. This put Cybertron in an unprecedented crisis, not only needing to deal with the ravages of rust disease, but also having to find ways to restore the energy of the Well of Sparks to ensure the survival and development of protoforms. As time went by, Cybertron's energy gradually dried up, and the situation became more and more critical. More and more Transformers had no choice but to self-hibernate to reduce the demand for energy. Although this measure temporarily alleviated the energy shortage, it was only a drop in the bucket for the entire planet.

Hundreds of thousands of years have passed, and the population of Cybertron has plummeted, now less than one ten-thousandth of what it once was. The once prosperous planet has fallen into silence and darkness. The Decepticons have completely taken control of the situation, and they have set their sights on the few remaining Autobots. Faced with the enemy's powerful offensive, the Autobots had to go underground and continue to resist stubbornly.

At the same time, Optimus Prime led a group of Autobots on a long journey. They left Cybertron and entered the vast universe, beginning a difficult guerrilla war. However, in reality, their actions were more like a aimless wandering.