Space Knowledge +5

Zhou Zhe had originally planned to hand the Myriad Realms Communication Group Login Device directly to Chang Hanshan.

He had not expected her expression to be so rich, changing faces in rapid succession until even Zhou Zhe grew nervous.

"What information?" Zhou Zhe's expression turned solemn.

After all, she was a person of great fortune reborn from ten years in the future. Though her memory was a little lacking, he still had to show her some respect.

Chang Hanshan spoke urgently, looking flustered. "Your Highness Zhe, I suddenly remembered something! You have a relative you care deeply about named Zhou Yulin!"

"During this period, he'll be captured by a Sigmaian!"

"That person was called Hamilton or Hansenelton, I think? I remember he's the father of Super Horned Demon Roxstar, a Silver Level Cosmic Gladiator!"

"Bound by the rules established by the 'Dao,' he can't directly attack you right now, but..."

"He'll strike back at you by torturing and brutally killing the people you value most!"

"Act quickly!"

"Otherwise, you'll regret it for the rest of your life!"

Zhou Zhe's eyelid twitched slightly as his gaze fell upon this living treasure.

Are you fucking here to be funny?

But...

If he was putting on a show, he had to see it through.

After pondering briefly, Zhou Zhe furrowed his brow and said heavily, "Actually, I don't know anyone named Zhou Yulin."

"Perhaps the worldlines are different, and that person captured the wrong man!"

"As far as I'm concerned, no matter what connection that person had to me on other timelines, at least on this timeline..."

"Among the people I cherish, there is no such person."

Chang Hanshan: "..."

If you're talking, why are you staring at Zhang Miaoran?

Can't we have a proper conversation?

"Better safe than sorry!"

The Muggle best friend continued, "Look, you killed Roxstar, the protagonist of the Sigma Civilization. Who knows how many big shots would rather pay a huge price to shatter space and cross realms just to come kill you?"

"Even if they can't make a move against you directly, they'll go after the people around you."

"Like Ranan, like Axiu, like Xiao Ji, like me."

Zhou Zhe looked at her with narrowed eyes.

There was really no need to add the last one.

"Although he captured the wrong person this time, still..."

Chang Hanshan said seriously, "We must prepare for a rainy day and take precautions before anything happens!"

Zhou Zhe nodded slightly and patted the heavy book in his hand. "That's true enough."

"Don't worry."

"I've already thoroughly mastered this 'Elementary Planar Cryptography.' In a few days, I'll be able to comprehend spatial teleportation."

"By then, your safety will improve greatly."

In truth, the "spatial teleportation" he spoke of would come from the combined effects of Absolute Comprehension and the temporary exchange ability Plane Traveler, complementing Elementary Planar Cryptography.

It was just that the process was rather complicated and difficult to explain. Saying it this way was easier for others to understand.

As soon as he finished speaking, the mysterious notebook transformed into a streak of light, appearing before his eyes and automatically flipping open to a new page.

You have learned a new skill.

"Elementary Planar Cryptography"—Crack Plane Passwords, anchor cosmic coordinates, and unearth the treasures of new worlds! (Space Knowledge +5).

Another bizarre attribute had been added.

So far, the various additional attributes Zhou Zhe possessed were as follows:

Legend Points: 1

Dignity: 3

Deterrence against incorporeal lifeforms: 1

Space Knowledge: 5

The feeling of turning effort into gains was always so wonderful.

Whether studying or cultivating, being able to tell that he was constantly growing truly felt amazing!

With a thought from Zhou Zhe, the mysterious notebook sank into his brow and vanished without a trace.

He shook his head and pointed at the silver-white octagonal disk on the table. "I almost got myself confused."

"Miaoran, Chang Hanshan, come over and press your hands on it."

The two obediently did as instructed.

"Repeat after me."

"Apply to join the group."

"Apply to join the group!"

Zhang Miaoran tilted her head, gazing blankly and adorably at Zhou Zhe.

"So it still doesn't work..."

Zhou Zhe sighed, then quickly rallied his spirits.

Across the heavens and myriad realms, among the Endless Planes, opportunities and resources were nearly limitless. Besides, Zhang Miaoran was not a Cosmic Gladiator, so there was no need to rush her cultivation.

Chang Hanshan looked absent-minded and reacted half a beat late. Only now did she say, "Apply to join the group."

In an instant, light and shadows appeared.

The silver-white octagonal disk transformed into a ring that slipped onto her left pinky.

"Wow!"

Chang Hanshan's eyes widened as she slapped her forehead. "There are so many people talking inside my head!"

"I think I joined somewhere called the 'Myriad Realms Communication Group.'"

"The seniors in the group said only people of great fortune can join."

"Oh, oh! And there's more!"

"I can upload cultivation manuals, heavenly treasures, spirit beasts, magical artifacts, inheritances, and bloodlines in exchange for Group Points."

"I can also get 1 Group Point by checking in every day."

"Group Points have so many uses that they can almost accomplish anything!"

"Ah! How many Group Points would it take for me to leave the Cosmic Arena and strip away my identity as a Cosmic Gladiator?"

"It can't be done?"

"You dare brag so shamelessly when it can't be done?!"

"Fine! Group Leader, your use of the word 'almost' is truly exquisite..."

"Are you being sarcastic?"

"No! I'm just talking normally!"

"If I offended you, please don't take it to heart."

"But let me say this..."

"With all due respect, even if someone has great fortune, they won't go far if they're too thin-skinned."

"This lady's glass heart turned into gallstones long ago."

After muttering to the air for a while, the Muggle best friend wore a strange expression as she temporarily closed the Myriad Realms Communication Group.

"Your Highness Zhe, I just tried uploading the 'Wind Riding Blade Technique' and the 'Wind Element Body Tempering Technique,' but it said the upload failed. It said similar items with over 99% similarity already existed in the group resource database."

"Why can't I see you in the group? Were you kicked out?"

Zhou Zhe's eyelid twitched, and his fists itched slightly. "You're overthinking it. Miaoran and I aren't people of 'great fortune'; we're merely ordinary people who don't meet the Myriad Realms Group's entry requirements."

"The 'Wind Riding Blade Technique' and the 'Wind Element Body Tempering Technique' were probably uploaded by your grandmaster."

"The Login Device in your hand is his legacy."

Chang Hanshan tangled with herself for a moment. "Grandmaster? Oh, oh! The first master of the Swift Wind Pavilion, Lin Ye!"

"Hey!"

Zhou Zhe had not wanted to ask this question, but he truly could not hold it in any longer. "You were reborn from ten years in the future, for fuck's sake. Don't tell me you didn't memorize even one extraordinary cultivation technique?"

Chang Hanshan looked somewhat embarrassed. "In my previous life... I directly exchanged Gladiator Points for enhancements..."

"Fine."

Zhou Zhe's eyelid twitched. "When it comes to being a salted fish, I acknowledge you as the strongest!"

"What about the 'Flame Body Tempering Technique'? Don't tell me you didn't memorize that one either."

"Mm! Of course I memorized it! I'll upload it right now!"

A moment later, a flash of delight appeared on Chang Hanshan's face. "The upload succeeded!"

"I have 713 Group Points now! Wow! I can exchange them for so many things!"

Zhou Zhe said with narrowed eyes, "Exchange for the lowest-level extraordinary manual. Any attribute will do as long as it isn't wind or fire. I'll improve it for you. Exchange all your remaining points for cultivation resources suitable for beginners."

"You'll split those resources evenly with Miaoran. No problem, right?"

"Of course there's no problem! But... wow! It's so expensive! It costs 400 Group Points! Your Highness Zhe, isn't there anything you need?"

"One extraordinary manual would help me more than any heavenly treasure. I just need time to digest it."

Ten breaths later.

The silver-white ring on Chang Hanshan's left pinky emitted a gentle glow.

Once the light faded, a pale-blue booklet and twenty small medicine bottles appeared on the ground.

"Cultivate on your own for now. I need to prepare for the promotion match these next few days. Once I'm free, I'll help you improve the cultivation technique."

After instructing Chang Hanshan, Zhou Zhe looked at Zhang Miaoran. "You've been pushing yourself too hard lately."

"Balancing work and rest is the proper path!"

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. It's enough to keep improving."

"Dugu Xiu, Jinuo, and Chang Hanshan are the 'variables' mentioned by the Dao. You can understand them as Children of Destiny, civilization protagonists, people of great fortune."

"So there's no need to compare yourself with them."

Zhang Miaoran obediently nodded. The single ahoge atop her little head drooped slightly as countless thoughts churned within her heart.

Actually...

She had never wanted to compare herself with anyone else.

She only wanted to work hard and become strong enough to help Zhou Zhe.

That was all.

Time flew like an arrow, and the sun and moon sped like a shuttle.

Leisurely days were like a white colt flashing past a crevice, vanishing in the blink of an eye.

An irresistible force descended from the heavens and seized Zhou Zhe...

The noon cafeteria~~