Under the vast and boundless starry sky, the stars twinkle.
Su Xi and her companions communicated with Nias, the leader of the starship of the Flowing Silver Empire, at the edge of Senxing.
Her suggestion left Nias feeling helpless, yet it seemed quite reasonable.
Assisting an individual from an extraterrestrial civilization to advance to Supreme Level divine power is a rather difficult task for the Flowing Silver Empire.
Rather, if their empire could easily help someone become Supreme Level expert, then Supreme Level experts would be everywhere in their empire long ago, instead of only the emperor and a few others supporting the number of experts.
Nias sighed and looked up at the dark night sky. The twinkling starlight seemed to tell him that the universe was in a very healthy state.
Such a sight is rarely seen in the universe where their empire resides.
The Empire has already paid a heavy price to prevent the universe from collapsing further, with resource consumption flowing out uncontrollably. Without the special laws governing this universe to repair it, everything they've done is merely a temporary fix; once resource consumption stops, the collapse will accelerate.
A complex emotion welled up in Nias's heart; he understood that Su Xi's suggestion was not unfounded.
The World Tree Civilization is the center of rules in this universe. Before coming to find Su Xi, they had indeed sent people to investigate. Various forms of civilization exist in that place, and there are quite a few powerful individuals there.
The Empire had also considered the possibility of being blocked by these people if they were to activate the World Tree, but the situation was critical. Even with the resistance, the Emperor overruled the objections and ordered that the World Tree must be activated no matter what.
Therefore, their empire had long been prepared for war.
A large number of fleets were dispatched to the locations closest to the World Tree civilization.
However, they are still missing a key to activate the World Tree.
This key belongs to Su Xi.
Nias asked seriously, "Our empire is helping you advance to the Supreme Level of divine power. Can you be sure that the resources won't be wasted? To help you reach this level in a short time, the resources consumed are no less than those of a war."
Su Xi: "If there is no power level higher than the Supreme Level in that place, then I am indeed invincible. If you don't believe me, you can find a group of beings of the same level as me and fight me. Then you will know why."
Since the matter was of great importance, Nias did not refuse.
If Su Xi were to advance to the Supreme Level of divine power and be able to directly eliminate the life force of the World Tree civilization, it might truly change the fate of their empire and avoid unnecessary wars and sacrifices.
Soon.
Nias selected several members from his fleet whose divine power level was similar to Su Xi's and sent them up to test Su Xi.
At first, this group of people did not take Su Xi seriously. After all, the Sen Star Civilization from which Su Xi came had not even reached level five. Even if their strengths were similar, the auxiliary equipment brought by their civilization level would make their true strength far superior to Su Xi's!
However, when they tried to show hostility towards Su Xi, or prepared to fight Su Xi, they suddenly felt a pressure coming from all directions of the universe.
This pressure felt like an invisible mountain, making it hard for them to breathe. The power within them also became stagnant under this pressure, making it several times more difficult to use their previously skilled abilities.
"No, we can't fight it."
"Our combat effectiveness has been reduced by 80%..."
Before the fight even started, the team members backed down and then reported the situation to Nias in surprise.
Su Xi was not surprised at all.
With 80% of his attributes reduced, he's basically become useless.
"What? You haven't even fought yet, and your combat strength has already been reduced by 80%?" Nias looked at his team members in shock.
"Yes."
All the team members answered Nias in the same way.
Nias's expression turned serious. He looked at Su Xi, his heart filled with doubt. "Could this be the special nature of the key? Why didn't the people from the World Tree civilization mention this?"
"Or is Su Xi a special case, as World Tree survivor who wandered outside?"
That's not quite right either. Although the World Tree civilization didn't mention that the key had this property, their records state that any being who possesses the key will be protected by this universe and thus possess endless power.
Their statement seems to correspond to this characteristic of Su Xi.
Since they're all keys, they're bound to be a little special.
Thinking of this, Nias began to worry. If this special property could really make Su Xi effective even at the Supreme Level, wouldn't that mean that even their Emperor couldn't defeat Su Xi after she advanced to the Supreme Level?
This sudden idea terrified Nias, and his gaze towards Su Xi changed to one of utter horror.
However, Nias quickly adjusted his mindset. He thought that if he could really reach a cooperative alliance with Su Xi, then they would be Su Xi's allies. Although there was the unpleasant little grudge with Anir had now taken the initiative to confess and agreed to fulfill his punishment, so the impact should not be significant.
In addition, they will definitely consume a lot of resources to help Su Xi advance to the Supreme Level Divine Power level. Su Xi shouldn't turn her back on her after she's done her work, right?
Nias thought to himself with a lack of confidence, then felt that the binding parties of this alliance needed to be modified. It couldn't just bind their empire; it also had to bind Su Xi.
After sorting out his thoughts, Nias asked Su Xi if he needed to return and report to the Empire for a comprehensive consideration before making a decision.
Su Xi had no objection to this. She knew that she was in control now, so she wasn't in a hurry. So, she said calmly to Nias, "If your empire agrees to this plan, then I hope that the next person to come will be your emperor."
"OK."
Nias nodded, turned and left Senxing.
Only Su Xi and a few others remained on the edge of Senxing. Watching the departing starship, she said thoughtfully, "Judging from his expression, it seemed like he had a fleeting thought of killing me just now."
Yuan Yi complained from the side, "Your [Law of Life] is too illegal. How can such an ability exist? If I were your enemy, I would definitely kill you before you grow stronger."
Iksil nodded in agreement. "That's true. If your [Law of Life] can still be effective after reaching the Supreme Level, I think you will become the uncrowned king of this universe."
Bai Qianqian was quite happy. No matter what Su Xi became, he would still be her senior brother. If her senior brother became stronger, then she wouldn't have to worry about being captured by Lin Xier.
Guan Pu stroked his chin thoughtfully.
He murmured, "Why do I feel like this is another path to Combine with Dao?"