Trading Cosmic Battleship From The Start
Chapter 176 - 128: The Legendary Place_2

"Before the Tali battle five hundred and thirty-two years ago, Gong Chu and I were the best of friends. But after that, our relationship turned quite sour because, in the face of the crisis of human civilization, I chose to flee." The Collector spoke these words with a tone of joy that did not diminish in the slightest.

The Tali battle...

Shen Shi had studied this aspect of future human history.

Although he did not have a detailed understanding, he still remembered that it was the largest crisis faced by human civilization in the Future World, two thousand years after they entered the Starry Era.

Originally, this piece of history did not exist at all.

It appeared out of nowhere after he launched the fleet, creating the biggest change for the future.

The war between humanity and another D-level civilization called Tali.

He speculated that the Daike civilization must have played a part in this because the human civilization in this history was significantly stronger than in the original history, almost reaching the standards of a C-level civilization, and the threat perceived by the Daike civilization was much more intense.

However, despite being threatened with potential extinction in this war, humanity eventually won the war at a reasonable cost through a risky decision.

The Dongfeng Corps also began to rise to prominence at that time.

After briefly reviewing this part of history, Shen Shi’s first reaction was that "the universe’s trajectory also has a positive side."

Yes, humanity might be able to claim victory, but luck played a significant role in achieving a major triumph like this.

It couldn’t help but make him think that perhaps because humanity still existed three thousand years later and was not weak, it affected the universe’s trajectory in a positive way.

Of course, this was just his guess. At this moment, Shen Shi focused more on the words of the Collector.

"I understand that in Gong Chu’s eyes, I am weak, I am incompetent, and I disappoint my talents. Even now, Gong Chu still thinks so, and, of course, I don’t deny it."

The Collector’s tone, as if showcasing a classical elegance, made it seem as if he was recounting someone else’s story:

"When I looked at the remnants of the Earth Star period, at those treasures of civilization, the fear brought by war and destruction nearly consumed me, so I fled. I fled with all the legacies I could find, to a safe place where our civilization could be preserved. I never regretted this, nor would I make a different decision even if I returned to the past and knew humanity would triumph over Tali, because without Tali there’s Daike, without Daike there’s the Pasture Master... In the Mude System, where human beings are bred, I couldn’t find a place that gave me peace."

This was probably the longest passage Shen Shi had ever heard from the Collector.

Future humans rarely spoke in such lengthy monologues, especially those with extraordinary mastery of Primordial Energy, because they could easily convey their state.

And as he spoke these words, the emotions that the Collector conveyed changed once more.

Allowing Shen Shi to feel his determination and resolve.

And that intense love for the heritage of civilization.

Shen Shi understood that this emotion was deliberately transmitted by him, but even so, this emotion and will were not false.

It’s just that he could not, and did not need to, judge its right or wrong because both the Collector and Gong Chu possessed stronger mastery of Primordial Energy than he did, and they both understood what they wanted.

"Did you learn something from Gong Chu?" Shen Shi asked.

He probably guessed the Collector’s purpose for saying these things.

"I only know that Gong Chu is no longer the leader of the Dongfeng Corps." The Collector’s lips, seemingly woven with golden threads, curled into a smile, "That alone reveals a lot. I know Gong Chu, and if he has relinquished his position as leader during such a crisis, the reasons must be compelling enough for him to give everything for it, especially since Gong Chu has repeatedly sent me messages because of you, sir. It’s not hard to guess—honored guest, the legacy you hold can even allow Gong Chu to take that crucial step. As a member of humanity, I must express the highest gratitude to you for bringing the greatest hope to humanity."

"So, you actually received our messages all along and just never responded?" Shen Shi raised an eyebrow.

Even though he had only sent that message to the Collector a few months ago, Gong Chu probably sent messages more than once.

"Yes, recently my situation has been quite unfavorable, and even with those incomparable treasures obtained from you, they were difficult to protect, so I hope you can forgive me. For this, I am willing to offer you some compensatory gesture to express my apology, which will surely satisfy you." The Collector slightly bowed, performing the highest etiquette of apology in the Future World.

Shen Shi was not too concerned about the compensation.

He was more interested in the Collector’s words.

"So, do you believe you’re safe now?" Shen Shi asked.

"Though it may sound overly confident, yes, I am currently in a safe place! Not to mention the Daike civilization, even a stronger B-level civilization might have difficulty threatening my safety." The Collector once again conveyed a sense of joy.

So that’s why he was happy?

Shen Shi’s eyes lit up.

Could even a B-level civilization not threaten his safety?

As far as he knew, within the Mude System, a B-level civilization was truly powerful, and even stronger A-level civilizations wouldn’t easily destroy a B-level civilization. Moreover, the destruction of the last recorded B-level civilization occurred over five thousand three hundred years ago, which is more than two thousand years in the present era, due to seriously violating the rules of the Mude System and attempting to secede from it, eventually angering the Pasture Master, who personally annihilated them.

In summary—

That is a powerful civilization beyond the reach of modern humans, future people, and even the Daike civilization.

And yet, the Collector was confident that even a B-level civilization couldn’t threaten his safety?

Could it be that he has completely detached from the Mude System?

Shen Shi speculated that in the vast cosmos, it was impossible for there to be only one Pasture Master as the sole overlord, but there was too little intelligence on this matter, so it was purely speculative.

"Just say it directly." Shen Shi said to the Collector since he couldn’t guess the answer, "I’m not planning to hold onto all the civilization’s legacy that I have, but only if you can offer me what I want. That is the eternal rule here."

"Of course." The Collector no longer beat around the bush, and with a tone filled with joy, he calmly said, "I am now in the ’Immortal Palace.’

Immortal Palace?

Shen Shi had not heard of this term, but it was obviously a paraphrase.

He conducted a search on the information database via the black market terminal on the spot.

Many entries came up.

However, the only one matching the level of "safety" described by the Collector was just a single entry.

After quickly browsing the relevant content of this entry, Shen Shi was equally astonished.

"Have you found the legendary Gus Land?"

Gus, that’s a transliteration.

And also a legend.

According to legend, on the edge of the Milky Way Galaxy, sometimes when a spaceship is in a state of curvature navigation, it may encounter an undetectable, massive curvature bubble moving at astonishing speed!

If your navigation path happens to align with this curvature bubble’s path, you have a chance to reach the legendary "Immortal Palace."

That is a powerful civilization.

A civilization that has transformed its Mother Star into a spaceship, living indefinitely within the curvature bubble—an "Eternal Voyage civilization."