After collecting all the minerals from Mars, the Black Dragon Mountain Ship continued its journey, this time heading towards the Qiu Long Star, 320,000 light-years away.
The spaceship slowly accelerated, Babata activated the 100-degree outdoor simulation, revealing a magnificent and endless starry sky outside.
"The spaceship has begun to accelerate and is expected to reach the speed of light in one minute," Babata said.
At this moment, Zhang Junbao spoke up, "As you all know, there are a large number of civilizations in the universe, and our Earth is just a small, indigenous planet in a remote part of the Milky Way Galaxy."
The sheer number of extraterrestrial civilization relics on Earth demonstrates that civilizations in the universe are far more advanced than those on Earth.
Once Earth is discovered by other adventurers or nations in the universe, its fate will no longer be in our control.
Don't doubt this. Putting everything else aside, if a Star Level Ninth Stage martial artist came, they could easily slaughter the four of us.
What will happen to the Earth after we die?
This can be seen by looking at Earth's history. When the American Continent were first discovered, they were inhabited by a considerable number of indigenous peoples. But what about now? How many Native Americans can be found?
Other advanced civilizations on Earth continued to invade the American Continent, and the local indigenous people had no power to resist. How could a group of barbaric natives possibly defeat a group of invaders with powerful ships, cannons, and firearms?
In just over a decade, the indigenous people were almost completely wiped out.
And now, Earth is like an indigenous civilization to those extraterrestrial civilizations, and the gap between Earth and other civilizations in the universe is even greater than the gap between Native Americans and other civilizations on Earth.
We must integrate into the universe as soon as possible, draw nourishment from cosmic societies, and enable Earth to develop faster and catch up with the pace of the universe.
The four of us are pioneers in integrating Earth's civilization into the universe, therefore we need everyone to be careful.
Zhang Junbao carefully explained the precautions for this trip to space. In fact, Hong and Thunder God had already considered these things. They had thought about the issue of integrating into the universe earlier than anyone else on Earth.
Therefore, these words were mainly meant for Luo Feng.
There's one more thing Zhang Junbao didn't mention: Babata always hoped they would leave Earth and go to space, because there were more geniuses there.
From a succession perspective, Babata actually hopes to find a successor with greater potential in the universe.
If Zhang Junbao were to die, it would be difficult to guarantee that Babata would continue to help the others.
After all, in Babata's eyes, Hu Yanbo's legacy was far more important than their lives. It wasn't that Babata was heartless, but for Babata had existed for thousands of eons, were the few short months they spent with them on Earth really that important?
Fortunately, Zhang Junbao had already absorbed Hu Yanbo's Inheritance Soul Seal, so there was no second one. Otherwise, if Zhang Junbao had encountered an accident one day, anything could have happened.
Therefore, Zhang Junbao also hoped that Hong, Thunder God, and Luo Feng would take this opportunity to contact the universe and rapidly strengthen themselves.
If Zhang Junbao were to pass away one day, they would have the means to protect themselves, instead of placing all their hopes on Babata.
"The most important thing to integrate into the universe is that you must open an account on the ' Virtual Universe Network '. Only then can you enter the Virtual Universe and communicate with countless races," Babata continued, picking up where Zhang Junbao left off.
"We're familiar with this. Back in the day, the War God Palace was like this. Only by becoming Wargod and unlocking the War God Palace's permission could one communicate with Wargod from all over the world," Thunder God said, stroking his bald head.
"That's right, the principle is similar, but if you think of the ' Virtual Universe Network ' as your dilapidated War God Palace, then you're sorely mistaken!"
Its name is ' Virtual Universe Network ' because it can actually simulate the entire universe.
"No matter where you are in the universe, you can connect to the ' Virtual Universe Network '," Babata said.
"What? Simulate the entire universe? No matter where you are?"
The universe is so vast, can it cover it all? And how large would that coverage area have to be?
"Ten thousand light-years, one hundred thousand light-years, or even more exaggerated?" This time, Lian Hong was no longer calm.
Is it really possible for a virtual network capable of covering the entire universe to exist?
"That's right, it's complete coverage, and it can achieve instant communication without any delay. That's the power of the ' Virtual Universe Network.' Even other giants in the universe don't have this kind of technology," Babata said.
" Babata, what exactly is the Virtual Universe Network technology that allows people scattered throughout the universe to communicate instantly in real time?" Luo Feng was shocked.
For people living in modern society, internet technology is not unfamiliar, but all internet networks on Earth have latency.
Because information on the internet is transmitted at the speed of light, but this information needs to be converted and distributed through different devices, this causes delays.
Earth is so small, yet information transmission already has delays. But the universe is so vast, spanning hundreds of millions of light-years, that it can communicate instantly and without any delay. Such technology is not only unattainable on Earth, but unthinkable.
What kind of technology is this that can break the speed of light limit?
"I don't know what technology it is either," Babata said. "Even the Ganwu Universe Country doesn't possess this technology; only the ' Virtual Universe Company ' does, and all the major Universe Country have branches of the Virtual Universe Company."
"A company that has branches all over the universe? This company is amazing!" Luo Feng exclaimed.
"Of course."
You should know that the Blue Silver Empire, where Earth is located, belongs to the Ganwu Universe Country. Whether it is the Ganwu Universe Country or other countries like China, they are all 'advanced civilizations in the universe' with extremely powerful strength.
Your teacher, Hu Yanbo, the Master of Yunmo Star, although he is treated with courtesy by the Ganwu Universe Country, does not dare to provoke such a behemoth as the Universe Country.
However, the technology that no major Universe Country could master was controlled by the Virtual Universe Company, which essentially gave it control over the lifeline of information, and no Universe Country dared to offend it.
Virtual Universe Company is one of the most powerful forces in the universe.
" Babata, besides Virtual Universe Company, what other forces exist in the universe?" Hong asked.
" The Universe Galaxy Bank, the Universe First Bank, the Giant Axe Arena, the Universe Mercenary Alliance, and the Virtual Universe Company —these five forces are the five behemoths of the universe!"
Babata said, "They have an absolute monopoly in the universe, and no other force dares to oppose them."
"Two of these banks are the ones that handle the social difficulties of the wealthy. Even Immortal beings usually choose to deposit their money and treasures in these two banks."
Babata looked at Zhang Junbao and said, "The treasure your teacher stored is in the ' Universe Galaxy Bank.' The three accounts you were given are all with the Universe Galaxy Bank."
The group fell silent. The universe was not as savage and bloodthirsty as they had imagined; on the contrary, there was an extremely powerful force maintaining order.
Even the major Universe Country cannot shake this order; to integrate into the universe, one must abide by the rules established by these forces.
" The Giant Axe Arena is the fairest Martial Arena love. Here, you can find any opponent you desire."
"The Cosmic Universe Mercenary Alliance Universe Mercenary Alliance is a loosely organized group. Over 99% of martial artists and Spirit Reader join it! Your teacher was one of them back then."
Babata then introduced each item in detail.
" Virtual Universe Company, ' Virtual Universe ' can be called the second world of mankind. The company that controls this is unshakable by any of the major Universe Country. How powerful do you think it is?" Babata exclaimed.
Even without Babata's explanation, they knew that these forces were not supported by just one or two individuals, but by an extremely large number of powerful individuals.
The universe is unimaginably vast, and the number of powerful beings is equally countless. They are merely so-called "powerful beings" who emerged from Earth, a remote and inhabited planet. Compared to the powerful beings of the universe, they are not even a speck of dust.
The Black Dragon Mountain Ship continued its journey, surrounded by a 100% simulated universe. In the vast and boundless starry sky, turning around, they could still see that huge blue planet—Earth!—right behind them.
They were about to embark on a journey into the distant universe, their future uncertain.
Zhang Junbao took a deep breath. Everyone was awestruck by Babata's description of the universe, including him. Although he already knew about the vastness of the universe, seeing it with his own eyes was an incredibly overwhelming experience that couldn't be easily calmed.
With a determined look in his eyes, Zhang Junbao said, "The universe may be very powerful, but we don't need to underestimate ourselves. Remember what Babata said? Being able to Planetary Level means you're a top genius even in the universe."
Besides, we are still young, and the universe is infinite. Even the strongest beings grow step by step. No one is born a top-tier powerhouse.
"That's not necessarily true. The top-tier human races are born at the Planetary Level, usually at the Star Level in childhood, at the Universe Level in adolescence, and directly at the Domain Lord Level in adulthood!" Babata said.
Zhang Junbao glared at him, thinking, "If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!"
I'm trying to boost morale, and you're undermining me?
"Hahaha... Alright, Junbao, don't blame Babata. We understand what you're saying, we're just awestruck by the power of the universe, not to the point of losing faith."
Back when you and Luo Feng weren't even born yet, Thunder God and I were already saving Earth Humans. At that time, ordinary animals were mutating, and the weapons that humans relied on for survival were no longer effective. Didn't we just rely on a gun and a knife to carve out a place for ourselves?
The more powerful the universe, the better; only such a universe is what we yearn for! Countless powerful beings and countless opportunities—isn't this what every martial artist pursues throughout their life?
"Fortunately, we met you, which allowed us to witness the magnificence of the universe. Otherwise, if one day a powerful being from the universe were to descend upon Earth, we would still be sitting in a well, looking at the sky from the bottom of a well—that would be truly laughable!" Hong said with a smile.
"That's right, Brother Hong is right. There's no need to worry about us; we've seen this kind of thing before. So what if it's a powerful force? My Thunder Dojo, Brother Hong's Limits Dojo —aren't they just that kind of entities on Earth?"
We know this place well!
"Hey, Babata, are these big powers recruiting? If they are, we'll join them and see what kind of forces exist in the universe!" Thunder God said with a laugh.
"Of course we recruit! Which organization doesn't recruit? Every organization needs a constant stream of geniuses to replenish its ranks."
"Since they're recruiting, things will be easier. These forces must also have institutions like Elite Training Camp that specialize in training geniuses."
"I wonder if we'll have a chance to get in. If we do, we'll definitely take advantage of the situation!" Luo Feng licked his lips, seemingly recalling his days of taking advantage of the Elite Training Camp.
Although Luo Feng faced dual pressure from Babata and other Training Camp during that period, it was undoubtedly the happiest time of his life.
He can cultivate freely every day, and all the students there are talented and wealthy. Making money from them is much faster than killing monsters.
Without them, Luo Feng might not have been able to earn enough money to buy the Water of Life within a month.
Seeing the excited expressions on Luo Feng and the other two's faces, Zhang Junbao shook his head and smiled. He had worried for nothing; these three were incredibly excited when facing strong opponents, each one a born martial arts fanatic, and they didn't need his guidance at all.
"Aren't you... worried about other powerful beings in the universe? Their talents are stronger, their Gene Level is higher than yours, and their cultivation speed is many times faster than that of you Earthling!"
"It's incredibly difficult for Earth Humans to cultivate to the Universe Level, but these people are already at the Domain Lord Level as soon as they reach adulthood," Babata said blankly, completely baffled by these four individuals.
Why are humans on Earth different from the humans he has seen elsewhere?
"Oh? Then we have another goal: to find a way to improve our Gene Grade." Hong nodded and said.
"You shouldn't look down on the strong in the universe. Once you truly see how inferior the genes of Earth Humans are, you'll know what despair is," Babata said, puzzled.
" Babata, it's not that we're unaware of the power of other races in the universe, but what good would it do even if we knew?"
Self-pity won't help us; we'd rather find ways to solve the problem.
"Maintaining an open-minded attitude when facing difficulties is the most basic requirement for a martial artist," Zhang Junbao said with a smile.
"Unraveling the complexities of a problem, simplifying it, and solving it step by step is far better than facing an incredibly difficult problem and lamenting that you were born at the wrong time!"
"Though battered and bruised a thousand times, it remains firm and strong, letting the winds blow from east, west, north, or south! Hahahaha..."
The four exchanged a smile, their initial fear of the universe replaced by a longing for its boundless expanse.
At that moment, the spaceship accelerated to the speed of light, taking them into the Dark Universe.
The planets that were originally visible in the outside world are no longer visible; only the surrounding starry sky is completely blurred, gradually turning into endless darkness.
"Transfer successful, we have entered the ' Dark Universe '. Close the exterior simulation," Babata said.
"I truly admire the resilience of you Earth Humans. You can still laugh in the face of this situation. I just can't understand it, I just can't understand it." Babata shook his head, still unable to comprehend the four of them's thoughts.
Zhang Junbao smiled slightly. Is this the difference between Earth Humans and other races in the universe?
Sitting Mountain Guest, you have indeed given Earth Humans an unparalleled talent!