The First Lesson of the Universe

Spaceship wreckage, let alone in the universe, is actually not very valuable even on Earth.

Because anything valuable within the wreckage has long since been salvaged, leaving behind only materials with special properties.

However, Earth's current technology is incapable of utilizing these materials, making them nothing more than piles of hard, useless junk.

The operation where Hong helped Jiang Ming assemble a derelict spaceship involved using relatively intact wreckage and other salvaged parts.

But even with Jiang Ming's astonishing display of power, having slain two Beast Emperors, no faction or major country offered such relatively intact spaceship wreckage.

Only Huaxia Country made a passing mention, but nothing further was discussed.

The situation where Luo Feng traded two Muya Crystals for thousands of tons of scrap naturally reached Jiang Ming's ears.

Although Jiang Ming didn't deduce it this way, he had opened his Heavenly Eye.

But using it as an excuse was perfectly fine.

After all, some things only need to appear reasonable enough.

The weak need to reason; the strong dictate reason.

"Damn it! So that's how it is."

Babata emerged from the Personal Light Brain, huffing indignantly.

She knew she shouldn't have let Luo Feng trade those two Muya Crystals for that pile of junk back then.

"Actually, it's not just that, but that's not important. Prepare yourselves well for tomorrow's journey into the stars."

Hearing Jiang Ming's words, Luo Feng nodded. The four of them were too unfamiliar with space; only Babata had some familiarity with it.

However, she had also been out of touch with space for an extremely long time.

Who could be sure what awaited them beyond the stars?

The next day.

Above the headquarters of the Limitless Martial Arts School, the Black Dragon Mountain, in stealth flight mode, hovered silently in the sky.

Luo Feng and Hong arrived together, accompanied by Thor.

The spaceship pierced through the void, heading towards the starry expanse.

"The most important thing when integrating into the universe is to open an account on the 'Virtual Universe Network.' Only after opening an account can you communicate with the outside world."

Babata explained to everyone present. Babata had originally intended to hide within the virtual space.

But Jiang Ming had directly dragged her out, so Babata's face was currently dark.

"That's the situation. Babata has already explained it clearly, and the planet we're heading to next is Qiu Long Star.

This planet is over a hundred times more prosperous than the capital of the Silver Blue Empire and is controlled by a Domain Lord."

Jiang Ming continued to outline his arrangements.

"The four of us will open accounts together, and the spaceship we're traveling on is relatively high-end, so it's best to disguise ourselves a bit.

From now on, my identity will be that of a scion of a major power, Luo Feng will be my cousin, and Hall Master and Thor will act as my guards."

After Jiang Ming finished speaking, everyone nodded. Identity disguise was indeed necessary.

All four were elites, and there was nothing further to instruct. Jiang Ming only briefly mentioned the arrangements and then stopped.

Instead, he began to chat with everyone while looking at the simulated starry sky outside.

The external view simulation could replicate the starry environment outside within the spaceship. Low-end spaceships could only achieve 50% simulation, while slightly higher-end ones could achieve 100%.

After chatting for a while, the spaceship accelerated to light speed, and the simulation of the outside world turned into streaks of light.

Until it finally became complete darkness.

The Black Dragon Mountain spaceship disappeared into the vastness of space.

"Turn off the external simulation."

Babata commanded, then began to explain to everyone.

"We have entered the Dark Universe. The Dark Universe corresponds to the coordinates of the original universe we live in.

However, the ratio between the Dark Universe and the original universe is 1:10,081,000.

In the original universe, the maximum speed cannot exceed the speed of light. Exceeding the speed of light will lead to entering the Dark Universe, but within the Dark Universe, faster-than-light travel is possible.

We are currently traveling at 1.2 times the speed of light, and it will take approximately ten days to reach Qiu Long Star."

After hearing Babata's explanation, everyone nodded in understanding.

Traveling in the Dark Universe is extremely monotonous, but such monotony was nothing to the four people on board.

Nine days passed in the blink of an eye.

The Black Dragon Mountain spaceship began to gradually decelerate from 1.2 times the speed of light.

"To accelerate into the Dark Universe, one must exceed the speed of light. To return from the Dark Universe to the original universe, one must decelerate to a standstill. As long as it is stationary, one can return from the Dark Universe to the original universe. There is nothing stationary in the Dark Universe."

Babata's voice rang out in everyone's ears as the Black Dragon Mountain spaceship came to a complete stop.

A tremor ran through the spaceship, disappearing about ten seconds later.

In the vast starry sky around them, a planet appeared, seemingly surrounded by colorful light, with two satellites orbiting it.

"We've received the towing signal."

Babata reminded them.

"Good, then we'll proceed with our original plan and enter Qiu Long Star."

Jiang Ming said, tossing dozens of Ganwu Coins to Hong, Thor, and Luo Feng.

Actually, besides Luo Feng, Hong and Thor also had some Silver Blue Coins, which they had found in the Earth ruins.

However, using Silver Blue Coins wouldn't match the identities they were supposed to be playing, so using Ganwu Coins was a necessary step.

The Black Dragon Mountain spaceship gradually arrived at the Qiu Long Star port, and the cabin door opened.

Jiang Ming was the first to emerge from the spaceship, a faint Stellar level aura emanating from him.

Sensing this aura, the management personnel responsible for the port immediately lowered their waists and approached Jiang Ming with respectful expressions.

But after a few steps, Thor stopped them.

"Respected sirs, welcome to Qiu Long Star. The Black Dragon Mountain--X81 has an annual docking fee of 600 Black Dragon Coins. Less than a year will be charged as a full year. Here is your docking card."

The management personnel stopped when Thor blocked their path. After finishing their speech, they handed a docking card to Thor.

"No need for change."

Thor took the docking card and threw a Ganwu Coin to the person.

Jiang Ming and his group of four flew towards the sky. According to the map information provided by Qiu Long Star upon arrival, they did not get lost.

"There are quite a few rats around."

Jiang Ming's Universe level soul could easily detect all movements around them.

"Forget it, might as well take the money that comes to us."

Jiang Ming's Origin Power surged, and three men, all at the second or third stage of Stellar level, were instantly captured and brought before him.

Crimson flames continuously burned the three men, scorching them into nothingness inch by inch.

"Three paupers."

Jiang Ming checked the space equipment on the three men and then threw it to Luo Feng.

"Brother Feng, you need to be more careful when you're out and about in the future. These rats love to target disciples from major powers like us because we have money."

Hearing Jiang Ming's words, Luo Feng nodded. He had been startled by Jiang Ming's sudden move just now, but he quickly understood what was happening.

They were still six hundred kilometers away from Qiu Long City, the main city of Qiu Long Star. This six hundred kilometers was entirely wilderness, a lawless zone.

They had just encountered robbers.

It was just that these people were still observing when Jiang Ming dragged them out.

But even after understanding, Luo Feng was still a bit stunned because the three men who had been burned to death inch by inch by Jiang Ming were all Stellar level powerhouses.

Three Stellar level individuals, who were invincible on Earth, died so easily.

They died like ants being crushed by the roadside.