Multidimensional [Ocean]
So generous?
Xiao Xiao Luo, the Number One Kin, blinked, feeling that [Butterfly Civilization] was being a bit too generous.
Originally, Su Luo's request was nothing more than some dimension-related information, plus some knowledge at the star cluster level.
"In this vast universe, dimensions are unimportant, civilizations are unimportant, and even technology is unimportant. Only resources are the foundation of everything."
"The allocation of resources depends on combat strength."
"If it can increase our combat power by half, then why not exchange all the knowledge of our civilization?"
Psyche's words were far beyond what Xiao Xiao Luo, the Number One of the Kin, had expected.
After being woken up by Xiao Xiao Luo, the Number One Kin, Yun Xiaoxiao asked groggily:
"What does it mean that resources are the most important thing? Does such a vast universe really lack resources?"
Psyche chuckled to himself.
"You humans once had a classification system for measuring the strength of civilizations called the [Kardashev Scale]. Your former civilization called itself a Level 0.73 civilization. For every 0.1 level increase, your energy control would increase tenfold. A Level 2 civilization is a pre-interstellar civilization that controls Fixed Star energy and is about to leave its Fixed Star system."
"A Type 3 civilization is Galaxy Overlord rules over its star system. Using this standard to measure the Three Dimensions [Butterfly Civilization], it would be approximately a Type 3.2 civilization... or even more powerful, after all, it is a cross-dimensional civilization that integrates several dimensions and is capable of external conquest."
"And such powerful civilizations are countless Under the Starry Sky!"
"The number observed by the [Butterfly Civilization] has already exceeded one hundred million."
"The universe is vast and boundless, but the heroes Under the Starry Sky are as numerous as carp crossing a river. Countless civilizations compete for survival in this universe, and every patch of Starry Sky you see is crowded."
Xiao Xiao Luo, the Number One of the Kin, was stunned for a moment.
"No, buddy?"
"The observable universe probably can't hold a hundred million of you, right?"
Xiao Xiao Luo, the Number One Kin, asked this question, then suddenly realized what was going on.
The observable universe is a concept that applies to civilizations that cannot exceed the speed of light. The [Butterfly Civilization], which treats the speed of light like a cup, can naturally exceed it at will.
The universe they see is completely different from the observable universe.
"How big is the universe you see?" Yun Xiaoxiao asked.
"[Ocean]."
"In the eyes of the [Butterfly Civilization], the universe is a multidimensional Ocean, and this [Ocean] is diluting at a speed exceeding the speed of light. The Three Dimensions [Ocean] alone is at least hundreds of millions of times larger than your observable universe... In fact, even the [Butterfly Civilization] cannot fully comprehend it; this is a mathematical calculation."
Beyond the Ocean lies endless Ethereal, where even space and time cease to exist.
"We are just small fish struggling to survive in the [Ocean], vying for every bit of nourishment. Even a dwarf galaxy or a spiral arm can become the reason for a fierce battle between the Galaxy Overlords."
Xiao Xiao Luo, the Number One of the Kin, twitched at the corner of her mouth. "This universe is truly vast and crowded, it's utterly despair-inducing. Why don't you [Butterfly Civilization] come to our Survival World?"
Psyche shook his head. "No, your Land of Darkness have no energy, and we'd be severely weakened if we entered... We'll only try when we have absolutely no other choice."
"Although the Galaxy Overlords have made great progress in energy extraction, including gravitational energy, Vacuum ground state energy, and even dimensional energy... there are no shortcuts in technological development; every technological advancement is accompanied by an exponential explosion in energy resources."
"We have a [technology-energy] model. If a civilization's energy resources are insufficient, it's impossible to develop more advanced technologies. This has little to do with inspiration; the complexity of later technologies is unimaginable to you."
"According to this model, the ultimate fate of all the fish in this [Ocean] is Extinction; we have no possibility of leaving this multidimensional [Ocean]."
"The universe is multidimensional. We don't know the exact number of dimensions, but there are at least thirty."
"But the dimensions above the Seven Dimensions have all become the private property of ancient civilizations. Lacking so many resources from Higher Dimensions, the fate of countless civilizations in the five dimensions below the Seven Dimensions is already sealed."
The Xiao Xiao Luo member of the Number One Kin had a complicated expression.
Where exactly is the [Land of Darkness]?
Listening to [Butterfly Civilization] describe the universe of its master's hometown, it's even more despairing than the Dark Forest Theory.
A weak civilization that hasn't even ventured beyond its galaxy is even more despicable than microorganisms.
Civilizations that venture beyond their galaxy become the private property of the Galaxy Overlords.
The Galaxy Overlords fought each other fiercely for even the smallest amount of resources, shattering dimensions.
The fate of the Galaxy Overlords was sealed: [Extinction].
"What are you thinking? They've lived way longer than you. Just last month, you were just some nobody on the side of the road." After a long pause, Yun Xiaoxiao finally managed to stand up.
After thinking for a moment, she turned to look at Psyche.
"Um... may I ask, how many years ago did your civilization rise to prominence?"
In an instant, Psyche knew what Yun Xiaoxiao wanted to ask.
"1.5 billion years ago, after a 300 million-year-long Dimension Unification War, they seized control of the Milky Way and have been locked in a stalemate with the surrounding Galaxy Overlords ever since."
"What you should be asking about is the Holy Spirit [Ye Fan] of your world."
"That's right, he is indeed related to us in some way. It's probably due to a leak from Ascension Body Experiment billions of years ago. Other civilizations in the Milky Way have similar experiences."
"If you'd like, I can compile a complete information archive of Blue Star for you."
"Do you need any help?" Xiao Xiao Luo, the Number One of the Kin, asked finally.
"Help?"
Psyche chuckled to himself.
"Actually, the current situation is not bad. None of the surrounding civilizations can do anything to each other, but your Mutual Aid Association's survival Talent are indeed very useful to us."
"Of course, if you are going to challenge ancient civilizations beyond dimensions, I look forward to your growth."
"No, what kind of hell is my hometown?"
The Number One of the Kin Xiao Xiao Luo and Yun Xiaoxiao, returned and remotely transported the data and [Encapsulated Dimensional Fragment] to Su Luo before returning directly to the Dream World.
Su Luo stared blankly at the information about her hometown.
Damn, all the resources are monopolized, even the Higher Dimensions are monopolized. There's nothing Su Luo can do even if he goes back to his hometown to develop.
Because higher levels of technology and stronger beings inevitably require unimaginable energy, the ancient civilization that monopolized that dimension was, in a sense, invincible.
Beneath the ancient civilizations, countless Galaxy Overlords frantically fought for resources, a struggle even more terrifying than raising poisonous insects.
At least raising Gu (a type of poisonous insect) will result in a Gu King, but their fate is [Extinction].
Su Luo looked at the thing in her hand.
A lollipop and a piece of chewing gum.
This might be the perverse sense of humor of [Butterfly Civilization].
The lollipop itself is a Micro Black Hole, containing all the knowledge of this transaction.
Chewing gum is packaged in a sheet, and the inside consists of [Encapsulated Dimensional Fragments ].
The label also included the trademark, production date, and some precautions, which Su Luo picked up and examined carefully.
"Production dated 100 million years ago... and clearing out military stock."
"After use, the effects will spread at [light speed]. Please ensure you are not affected, or hide in the Black Hole. The end of the Dungeon may take Survivors with you through the Black Hole."
"Still an omnipotent Black Hole."