Zhang Ming listened with a strange expression. So the Blue Crystal Civilization had been forced to conceal its history out of fear that the Space-Time Worm would hunt it down.
That actually seemed quite reasonable!
Everything was the Space-Time Worm's fault!
The Crocodile man, on the other hand, marveled inwardly. This Mr. Jia Baiyin who had appeared out of nowhere even knew secrets like these. He had to be a high-ranking leader of the Shangbu Civilization.
He might even be a Transcendent!
Despite his exalted status, he was so approachable.
"To build a powerful Civilization, they really must have their own distinctive qualities."
And so, the big crocodile offered a few polite compliments. "As expected of a leader of the Shangbu Civilization, Mr. Jia. Your knowledge is extensive."
Jia Baiyin's face turned even greener. How could he possibly count as a leader? The man surnamed Zhang beside him was the real big shot.
He forced a smile. "Not at all. Someone with the title of 'Silver' like me is just a minor figure in the Shangbu Civilization. If there aren't a hundred thousand of us, there are at least seventy or eighty thousand. I command a small fleet, and at most, I can trade across World Clusters."
"The 'Gold' title is what's rare. There are only a few thousand of them, and they can command large fleets. The 'Jade' title is the rarest of the rare; those people deal with Immortals. Those with the 'Health' title are the leaders of our Civilization."
"I really am just a small fry. No need to be so formal, Brother Bian Along. Just call me Old Jia."
Bian Along's eyes widened. "This is only a small fleet...? The Shangbu Civilization really is incredibly powerful."
"Immortals... that's so far beyond us. Do they really exist?"