Technological progress is a very slow yet steady process, like constructing a high-rise building. As long as there is enough ti, effort, and passion, the building can always rise higher and higher. It is unlikely to encounter a situation where the building can only reach six floors and then, when attempting the seventh floor, an obstacle appears that prevents any further progress.
The promotion of a Level 6 Civilization to a Level 7 Civilization follows the sa principle. Therefore, Xiao Yu could never understand what exactly hindered a Level 6 Civilization’s steps toward becoming a Level 7 Civilization, to the point that sothing called the Taihao Civilization even ca into being. This question had always troubled Xiao Yu, so now he brought it up, hoping to obtain an answer from this Level 7 Civilization.
“I think this is not a question I need to answer. You are already at the apex of a Level 6 Civilization. After you digest the Guardian Civilization’s technology, I believe you will encounter this obstacle yourself, and then you will naturally understand.” this Level 7 Civilization replied. “As for Taihao and the invigilator… well, you may think of the invigilator as the consciousness of our universe. Although this analogy is not very precise, it is the most appropriate term our civilization can think of. For the orderly operation and long-term stability of the universe, the invigilator harbors hostility toward all civilizations. The reason is very simple. The higher the level of a civilization and the stronger its abilities, the greater the impact it can exert on the universe. In fact, a large part of why most Level 7 Civilizations have little interest in war lies here. War between Level 7 Civilizations is inevitably vast in scale. War between certain types of civilizations could even destroy entire galaxies. This is intolerable to the invigilator. The invigilator hates war, so most Level 7 Civilizations prefer peace. Of course, there also exists a kind of special existence in the universe that is opposing the invigilator and attempting to supplant it, but that is not sothing our civilization can be involved with. Our civilization has no interest in these conflicts. We only wish to beco smaller, the smaller the better. The microscopic world is our paradise.”
“As for the Taihao Civilization, I suppose you have heard about the chanism of its formation before, so I will not repeat it. I will tell you one thing. All Taihao Civilizations, regardless of the type of Taihao, are single-entity civilizations, and they basically have no possibility of breaking through the Level 7 barrier to beco Level 7 Civilizations. They should not actually exist in this universe. Their Luck Value is extrely low, even to the point of being negative. They can be erased by the invigilator at any ti. They can only hide their tracks to avoid the invigilator’s notice and thus drag out an ignoble existence. This is the Taihao Civilization, a very sorrowful mode of existence.”
Within these words, Xiao Yu noticed several terms, the ‘special existence’ currently opposing the invigilator, and the ‘Level 7 barrier.’
“If my speculation is correct, then Chen Mo should belong to this special existence that is currently opposing the invigilator. This existence must be very powerful, powerful enough to put the invigilator to sleep, which in turn led to the frequent activities of the Taihao Civilizations. As for the Level 7 barrier, it must be the obstacle that a Level 6 Civilization faces when breaking through to a Level 7 Civilization.” Xiao Yu pondered, then asked again, “How much do you know about that special existence opposing the invigilator?”
“We do not know much. As we are now, we do not yet have the qualification to beco rebels.” this Level 7 Civilization answered. “A Level 8 Civilization can choose to beco a rebel. We are only a Level 7 Civilization at present.”
“How many levels of civilization are there in the universe?” Xiao Yu asked. At present, what Xiao Yu understood as the limit was a Level 7 Civilization. As for what lay above Level 7, he basically knew nothing.
“Eight, no, nine.” this Level 7 Civilization answered. “A Level 8 Civilization can choose whether to beco a Level 9 Civilization. If a Level 8 Civilization chooses to beco a rebel and the rebellion succeeds, it will beco a Level 9 Civilization. Rebels are not necessarily all Level 9 Civilizations, but Level 9 Civilizations are certainly rebels. All Level 9 Civilizations belong to the Rebel Alliance.”
“Level 9 Civilizations. The Rebel Alliance.” Xiao Yu thought in shock. “Could it be that Chen Mo also belongs to the Rebel Alliance, or is a Level 9 Civilization? As long as one becos a Level 8 Civilization, one can choose whether to beco a Level 9 Civilization. What kind of promotion thod is this? Is the gap between Level 8 and Level 9 no longer a matter of technological progress?”
“The Rebel Alliance? Whom do they rebel against? Is it the invigilator?” Xiao Yu asked.
“Yes,” this Level 7 Civilization said. “So ti ago, the invigilator’s will took notice of the Rebel Alliance, but it did not expect the Rebel Alliance to launch a desperate counterattack, ultimately defeating the invigilator and plunging it into slumber. However, our civilization is not optimistic about the Rebel Alliance’s situation. Regarding the Rebel Alliance, this is all I can tell you. If I say more, our civilization may be punished by the invigilator. After all, our civilization has no interest in rebellion. We only wish to enjoy our lives.”
These words contained much information, enough for Xiao Yu to analyze extensively. Combined with the intelligence he already knew, Xiao Yu drew a conclusion, “Perhaps Chen Mo truly is a mber of the Rebel Alliance. But then, why did Chen Mo co to Earth in the first place? What relationship does the destruction of Earth have with Chen Mo? How could a tiny Earth and a tiny Level 2 Civilization be connected to the Rebel Alliance and the invigilator? This is far too inconceivable. And what was the reason for my birth?”
At this mont, countless thoughts drifted through Xiao Yu’s mind in confusion, leaving him unable to sort them out. The destruction of Earth, the birth of the Specter Race and himself, the Rebel Alliance, the invigilator, Level 8 and Level 9 Civilizations, the Level 7 barrier, the Taihao Civilization. All of this left Xiao Yu unable to think clearly or understand.
“Are you a silicon-based civilization or a carbon-based civilization?” At this ti, Xiao Yu ca up with another question.
“We are a microscopic civilization, neither silicon-based nor carbon-based.” this Level 7 Civilization answered. “Our civilization has progressed to the level of molecules and atoms. The so-called silicon-based or carbon-based distinctions are aningless to us.”
“Then do you understand silicon-based and carbon-based civilizations?”
“We understand a little, but not very much.” this Level 7 Civilization answered. “As for the relationship between silicon-based and carbon-based civilizations, how should I put it? By way of analogy, the relationship between these two is like that between different races within a technological civilization. Just as within your Earth Civilization there are divisions based on skin color such as black, white, and yellow, there are prejudices and wars between silicon-based and carbon-based civilizations. But fundantally, the two are rely different forms of existence in the universe, nothing unusual.”
“So that is how it is.” Xiao Yu thought, and continued to ask, “In the universe, are there many Level 7 Civilizations? How much do you know about the Androda Galaxy? Are there Level 7 Civilizations there, and what form of existence are they?”
“We have not been to the Androda Galaxy, so we do not know these questions. As for the number of Level 7 Civilizations in the universe, we do not know. Perhaps many, or perhaps few. You must understand that our civilization does not waste much effort on these matters. The microscopic world is our developnt goal.”
Xiao Yu cherished this opportunity very much. A face-to-face exchange with a Level 7 Civilization was not a chance that just anyone could have. There was not a single Level 7 Civilization in the entire Milky Way. Perhaps a seemingly inconspicuous piece of information revealed by this Level 7 Civilization could one day save Xiao Yu’s life. During this period, Xiao Yu had already prepared hundreds of thousands of questions, ready to have a good exchange with this Level 7 Civilization. Even if he could not obtain specific technological data, it would be good to obtain consultations in other aspects and broaden his horizons.
However, events did not proceed smoothly. After Xiao Yu conversed with this Level 7 Civilization for another hour, this Level 7 Civilization suddenly said to Xiao Yu, “Divine Ark Civilization, sorry, we cannot remain here. Through spatial detection, we have confird that there is sothing of great interest to us in a galaxy thirty million light years away. We must now set out for that galaxy. Our mission has been completed, so here we part ways. If there is an opportunity in the future, perhaps we may et again.”
“Do not leave yet. I still have so questions I hope you can answer. This will not delay you long.” Xiao Yu replied hurriedly, trying to keep this Level 7 Civilization.
“Speaking with you for so long is already an extra benefit our civilization has granted you. These things are enough to bring you enormous benefits. That is all. If fate allows, we will et again.”
This microscopic-direction Level 7 Civilization then vanished, who knows by what mode of travel or to where. Looking into the dark universe, Xiao Yu felt a sense of loss.
This microscopic-direction Level 7 Civilization acted with remarkable crispness, leaving as soon as it decided, with a certain air of following one’s heart.
“So be it. The harvest this ti is already great enough. The road ahead I must still walk by myself, step by step.” Xiao Yu thought silently, operating his vast fleet and leading his small universe away from this place.
“Next is to digest the Guardian Civilization’s technology, elevate my strength to the utmost peak, and then confront the Sweepers Civilization. The mysteries of the universe are endless, and the existences are simply beyond imagination. My steps will surely tread across the universe. A re Sweepers Civilization is hardly worth ntioning.”
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