In the universe, all powerful technologies were born from civilizations. In turn, technology further nourished civilization, creating a positive cycle.
But in truth, was it possible to bypass this process and obtain powerful civilizational strength?
Yes.
The answer was the Overlord World!
However, having inherited the memories of the "Death Returner," Gao Gong had naturally updated his understanding.
That was, the other party might truly have bypassed this main universe's "civilizational system," but in reality, it had not bypassed the "civilizational system" of another main universe—for example, the civilizational system of the Sixth Universe.
Hearing Gao Gong mention the "Overlord World" and the "Sixth Universe's civilizational system" that might be connected to it, the Old World Lord's phantom fluctuated violently, sending out an incredulous thought: "You even know about something like that?"
Gao Gong did not answer directly. No expression could be seen on his face, shrouded in the divine light of decay, but his tone carried a calm that saw through everything. "A mere group of Rank Nine experts can't shake the rule of a Level Nine civilization, especially those Level Nine civilizations that have already merged with the 'universal plane.' Back then... didn't you try it too?"
The Old World Lord's thoughts fell silent for a moment. Even its blurred image seemed to dim, carrying the complicated emotions of having been exposed. When it spoke again, its core thought had become even more concentrated. "If I do as you say... will you really release me?"
"No."
Gao Gong's answer was crisp and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
Before the other party could erupt, he continued casually, "At least until the problems of 'Primordial Matter' and 'Sacrificial Civilization' have been solved, I won't release any of you."
"Us?" The Old World Lord's thoughts caught the key word.
"Heh." Gao