Dimensional Universe

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Dimensional Universe (次元宇宙)
Species/Race	Artificial-intelligence-supported virtual dimensional world
Affiliation	Dimensional Universe Company
Occupation/Role	Interstellar virtual network for communication, commerce, identity services, entertainment, and combat simulation
Status	Active
First Appearance	374

Background

Dimensional technology was jointly developed by 3,600 advanced cosmic nations. Its virtual world permits users to meet, study, live, communicate, and access experiences drawn from numerous civilizations. Some scenes presented as extraterrestrial life are virtual reconstructions within this space rather than recordings from the physical world. 369

The Dimensional Universe became available in the Solar System when Tianhe Empire forces brought their signal system during the invasion of Earth. Citizens possessing identity chips could then communicate directly through it. 374

The system is maintained through the consumption of Cosmic Crystals. Damage and services inside the virtual world carry real costs rather than being generated without expenditure. 446

Functions

Virtual Presence

Users can enter a simulated environment for social life, entertainment, meals, games, business, and long-term residence. Some citizens spend more than half of their extended lifespans within the Dimensional Universe, including marrying and building careers there. 385

• Allows users to meet and communicate across planets. 369
• Supports virtual locations such as banks, bars, forums, and arenas. 378 446
• Provides sensory experiences, though virtual food leaves no physical aftertaste after logout. 930
• Death in the virtual world does not harm a user's main body, but damages their Intelligent Life and may require roughly a week of recovery. 384

Intelligent Life Assistants

Users interact with the system through personal Intelligent Life assistants, which can connect them to locations, manage contacts, relay alerts, and perform searches. Every Imperial citizen is required to possess such an assistant. 374

• Chris serves as Lin Zhen's Intelligent Life, connecting him to the Dimensional Universe and providing system support. 378
• Intelligent Life can process notifications, friend requests, broadcasts, and other user activity. 531 932
• Chris can use the Dimensional Universe to temporarily seal and preserve selected portions of Lin Zhen's memories through programming. 993

Communication and Broadcasting

The Dimensional Universe enables direct calls, friend requests, forums, public announcements, and wide-area broadcasts. 384 531 639

• Company personnel established temporary communications and a forum within the Eye of the Storm, allowing nearby Martial Artists to communicate. 891
• Wen Tao's reports from the Eye of the Storm were distributed across the Endless Battlefield and Endless Star Sea, reaching more than half of the Origin Realm. 898
• Combat achievements can be broadcast globally through scrolling system announcements. 1028

Commerce and Information

The network provides access to financial institutions, mercenary contracts, marketplaces, identity systems, and information services. 378 399 457

• Imperial status and identity can be verified through the system. 379
• The Dimensional Universe Company can procure rare goods, purchase Cosmic Crystals, and investigate requested information for a price. 457
• Its marketplace lists items ranging from sacred healing fruit and mental-defense divine artifacts to Eternal Crystal Battleships. 466
• Location data can be obtained through the company under certain circumstances, despite its stated duty to protect clients. 900

Dimensional Arena

The Dimensional Arena is a long-standing Empire institution accessed through the Dimensional Universe. It offers ranked, simulated combat and is one avenue for advancing social standing. 379

• Participants pay a deposit and receive randomly matched opponents within their eligible realm. 379
• Arena victories can earn prizes and establish a Martial Artist's reputation across the Empire. 379 385
• Lin Zhen defeated Star Stage opponent Mida within the arena, with the battle's outcome and financial stakes handled through the virtual system. 384

Network Coverage and Limitations

• The Dimensional Universe's signal was introduced to the Solar System by the Tianhe Empire's invasion force. 374
• The Dimensional Universe Company operates in the Origin Realm and the Endless Star Sea, but these regional systems are not interconnected. 813
• Coverage of the Eye of the Storm requires an estimated ten million years to complete; initial service only transmitted nearby images and supported a temporary forum. 891
• The system cannot extend into designated star systems ruled by Sovereigns. 1049
• Some technologically backward planets may have a company signal without residents possessing Intelligent Life or widespread access to the network. 989

Relationship with the Dimensional Universe Company

• Dimensional Universe Company — Maintains the Dimensional Universe and uses vast quantities of Cosmic Crystals to sustain its operation. It is regarded as the universe's largest corporation, allegedly controlling 20–30% of all universal wealth. 457
• Company technical personnel — Expand communications infrastructure, including into dangerous regions such as the Eye of the Storm. 891
• Wen Tao — Company reporter whose Dimensional Universe broadcasts exposed events in the Eye of the Storm to a massive audience. 891 898

Story Role

The Dimensional Universe is introduced during the Tianhe Empire's occupation of Earth, first as a communication tool used by Ya Xuan to coordinate the Beheading Operation. 374

After acquiring an Imperial identity, Lin Zhen uses it to access Universe First Bank, register for the Dimensional Arena, secure noble advancement, and establish a presence in interstellar society. 378 379 385

As Lin Zhen travels beyond Earth, the network becomes a primary channel for commerce, mercenary dealings, company services, public broadcasts, and contact with allies and family. 399 457 639 932

In the Origin Realm and the Eye of the Storm, the Dimensional Universe Company's expanding coverage turns live reporting and public information into a major force capable of rallying Martial Artists and shaping events across vast regions. 891 892 898