Injection

Deep space.

Inside the Quin Shuttle's cabin, Tang Chuan lay in a reclining chair, frowning deeply with a twisted expression as he held a remote control. Not far away, a near-solid holographic projection was playing television programs from nearby civilized starfields.

Yes, this was also the work of a Fantasy Weapon.

Among the stars, the conscious pursuits of countless civilizations varied. Some disdained filming television programs to satisfy their meager fantasies; they were absolutely objective lifeforms!

But many civilizations, like Azure Star people, had their own entertainment pursuits, and many civilizations produced entertainment programs as well.

The holographic projection before him was Cosmic Television, created by Quintessa after she cracked the cosmic signals of nearby starfields for Tang Chuan.

Because there was so little Fantasy Attribute left to use, Quintessa found it difficult to crack the cosmic signals of mid- and high-level civilizations.

So Tang Chuan could only make do with what was available.

At that moment, two monsters that combined Leviathans and Cronenberg Creatures were performing a "thrilling" "romance film" on the holographic projection.

Their sweet nothings sounded like the roars of ancient savage beasts to human ears, making goosebumps scatter everywhere.

Combined with the almost tangible holographic image, Tang Chuan could practically see the pustule-like tissues on their skin.

He had originally wanted to watch some cosmic television and relax...

But the dual visual and auditory assault of sheer horror thoroughly crushed Tang Chuan's worldview, which he had only just managed to stabilize, into dust once more...

"Quintessa, are you sure this is a romance film and not a horror movie? The last time I felt anything like this was when I was eight, and the older girl next door first showed me Ring of the Night... Are they kissing? Blech~"

Tang Chuan covered his face and dry-heaved, hurriedly changing the channel to an advertising program and turning his eyes away.

Quintessa smiled. "How could I deceive you, Master? This is unquestionably a romance film. Although it may be difficult for you to accept right now, getting a taste of holographic Cosmic Television in advance will provide invaluable preparation for your future encounters with diverse cosmic civilizations."

It took Tang Chuan quite a while to recover. After several mouthfuls of ice water, he finally caught his breath, cold sweat soaking his collar.

Wearily, he waved a hand and shut off the holographic projection. "Forget it. I won't watch any more for now. I need to soothe my wounded soul... How long have we been traveling through space? How far are we from the Heckarian civilization?"

Quintessa answered, "It has been fifty-six hours since departure. We are still four Cosmic Nations away from the Heckarian civilization. If you cannot wait, I can increase our speed."

Tang Chuan shook his head. "No need. Continue at the Main Universe's Seventh Sequence Light Speed. We will be there soon enough anyway."

"Alright."

The Main Universe's Seventh Sequence Light Speed was the ordered law governing this entire expanse of starfields.

Within the Main Universe, light speed was divided into ten major sequences, corresponding to the wills of the ten Main Gods.

At the very beginning, light speed had still belonged to the realm of "unordered laws." The Main Universe was simply too vast, countless times larger than the Sub-Universe, and the energy composition of every starfield differed.

Thus, light speed varied slightly between different vast starfields.

Since it was not unified, it was called an unordered law.

Later, Main Gods were born and unified the laws of light speed. Within each Main God's sphere of influence, no matter how great the differences in cosmic energy, light speed remained the fixed velocity established by that Main God.

Because the ten Main Gods each possessed different thoughts and ideas, after light speed became an ordered law, it was likewise divided into ten sequences.

Word of Law Follows Action, transforming unordered laws into ordered ones—this was the privilege and power of Main Gods!

For example, if you fled at light speed within a certain starfield, but a Main God wanted to catch you, they could simply declare that the light speed in that starfield was one meter per second!

Then your so-called flight at light speed would merely be fleeing at one meter per second.

Even Azure Star humans could catch up to you in an instant.

Of course, battles between deities involved unimaginable clashes of billions of laws. Naturally, they could not be explained by a single law of light speed.

Tang Chuan asked Quintessa, "How far has life evolved on Cangmang Star in the Origin Universe?"

A blue light flashed in Quintessa's eyes as she answered, "It has evolved from single-celled organisms into multicellular organisms. Marine life with multiple systems will soon emerge. Before we arrive at the Heckarian civilization, multispecies land creatures should evolve.

"Furthermore, the plants are growing wildly. Green specks now adorn the yellow-brown continents.

"Before long, this planet's colors will be an intermingling of blue, green, and yellow."

Tang Chuan nodded and considered it for a while before asking, "What level are the Heckarians' lifeforms at? I need to be prepared."

Quintessa answered, "The Heckarian civilization is considered relatively advanced even among Level 9 Civilizations. This is because they possess a powerful lifeform at the lower Fourth Cosmic Speed.

"However, most of them are actually about as physically strong as you, Master. Perhaps slightly stronger, but not by much.

"Moreover, we are only going to the fringe regions of the Heckarian civilization, far from their home planet. The chances of encountering powerful lifeforms are low.

"With the Fantasy Weapon, even though its Fantasy Attribute is already nearing full-power operation, I can still ensure that no lifeform on the planet I select can harm you, Master.

"After all, a civilization's level does not represent the level of its individual lifeforms.

"Although an advanced Level 9 Civilization can kill any Planet Butcher, civilization represents collectivity, while lifeforms represent individuality. As long as we do not choose to wage war against the civilization on their home planet and merely live on a fringe planet, your physical strength is entirely sufficient for a daily life similar to that of the Heckarians.

"Like Azure Star people, they mainly rely on technological advancement rather than biological strength, so you can rest assured, Master."

After thinking it over, Tang Chuan still said, "I'm too weak myself. I still don't feel secure. There is some divine power left, and it probably will not be exhausted until Cangmang Star gives birth to intelligent life. In that case, let's use the Divine Transformation Device now to slightly improve my level of life."

I'm going to a fringe planet of a Level 9 Civilization to lie low and avoid the dangers I might encounter among most advanced civilizations.

And perhaps I can study their ecology and add some biodiversity to Cangmang Star while I'm at it.

We don't do dangerous things.

But that doesn't mean I should still have to tread carefully even in such a low-level civilization.

I'm a Main God, after all.

I still need to keep up appearances.

And Fantasy Weapons are ultimately just external tools.

After truly witnessing the power of gods, Tang Chuan had never felt so insignificant.

Damn it, a mere feeling akin to a psychological gap had nearly shattered his worldview and driven him to suicide.

So no matter what, improving his own level was the more practical choice.

Quintessa weighed it up and said, "Just as you said, Master, some divine power will remain before Cangmang Star establishes an intelligent civilization. Then let us improve your lifeform... Shall we begin?"

Tang Chuan spread his arms. "Begin. Bring it on."

Buzz!

Suddenly, the floor beneath Tang Chuan's feet softened and surged into the shape of a small pod, wrapping around his entire body.

The pod gradually reclined, and white mist began filling its interior. At the same time, an unending series of mechanical clicks rang out inside as syringes slowly extended from all directions.

Inside the syringes was a liquid that resembled a radioactive element, emitting a faint blue glow.

Tang Chuan looked around, watching the long, sharp metal needles draw closer, and felt his kidneys ache. He hurriedly said, "Hey, we're a Fantasy Weapon produced by the Main God Hall. Can't we have a little class?

"We've already entered Main Universe civilization, my friend. Why are we still using primitive syringe injections?

"Give me some particle-based radioactive elements so I can absorb them through my nostrils and skin pores, and improve my life level easily!"

Quintessa smiled. "Master, the Fantasy Attribute is already close to overload, and making that kind of device would waste a great deal of Diluted Divine Power. For the sake of a brighter future, please endure it!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the dozen or so needles pierced Tang Chuan's skin from every direction.

Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle...

Propelled by the semi-metallic injectors, the liquid genetic serum began flowing into Tang Chuan's body.

"Ahhh~~~"

A pig-slaughtering scream rang out through deep space.

But it could not travel beyond the Quinjet and could only echo continuously through the cabin.

Chiliu...

Chiliu, which had seemed to be dozing, suddenly raised its head curiously and used the tips of its antennae to "look" toward Tang Chuan, who was convulsing nonstop inside the hibernation pod.

It seemed to be wondering what could make the Calamity Supreme God's avatar howl in such agony.

Hmm, it must be some terrifying horror beyond imagination. I should stay far away.

Wriggling its slender little waist, Chiliu crawled into a dark corner of the cabin and curled up there.