Chapter 419: Chapter 250: Birth of Future Line 3
Thus, on the foundation of prioritizing interest, almost unsurprisingly, the Gus Civilization continued to dispatch more and more high-level individuals who integrated into Human Civilization’s culture. Within just over a decade, a Gus individual with decision-making authority in Gus Land arrived at Human Civilization.
Shen Shi personally received this Gus individual in the transaction market.
He was about to complete the largest transaction since he mastered the Time Crystal!
"Human Civilization currently has no more cards to play," Shen Shi declared openly at the outset, showcasing his resolve. "You should be well aware that Human Civilization, which controls the transaction market, is entitled to negotiate with you. At least, you can do so until you manage to bypass us and directly take control of this market."
"In that case, let me be straightforward," the mindset of the high-level Gus individual seemed extremely youthful. He reclined in his chair, sipping fragrant tea like a true human, and said, "I demand that Gus People control over ninety percent of personal terminals."
"That’s too much," Shen Shi shook his head. "Our research shows that personal terminals still only appear randomly on actual humans. While you have inheritance rights, you do not have ownership rights. This also means, if we choose to conceal the number, you wouldn’t be able to detect it."
"Negotiations always require balance," the Gus individual maintained an unchanged attitude, merely chuckled twice like a human. "Your culture is actually quite interesting. I am somewhat affected by it and might grant you some preferential treatment."
Such words, Shen Shi naturally disregarded.
Not to mention the outsiders integrating into the culture, even a hundred percent humans might fully ally with other civilizations.
So don’t count on so-called preferential treatment.
The real deal is interest.
"Our requirement is simple," Shen Shi stated. "We need a set of the most advanced Star System Teleportation System. Note, the most advanced! We know you’ve elevated this technology to A-level and above; otherwise, you wouldn’t have achieved your current standing but would be torn apart by the civilizations within the Mude System."
Yes, that’s what Shen Shi could think of - a time node capable of reversing time once and even has great potential to create a new future line!
That is the Gus Civilization’s Eternal Teleportation System!
It includes Curvature Engine and Jump Engine capable of covering the entire Star System.
The effort the Gus People put into this technology surpasses imagination.
But this is the fundamental reason for their civilization’s existence.
Otherwise, no matter how strong the Gus Civilization is, it’s impossible to compare with the Mude System, let alone have transcendent trade relations within the Mude System.
Keep in mind, the premise of transactions is rules, and rules without adequate strength to back them are utterly meaningless.
Just with this statement, the Gus individual could easily guess Shen Shi’s thoughts.
"Humans want to escape the Mude System?" he said, "It’s not entirely incomprehensible, but you must know: presently, Human Civilization is under the watch of more than one powerful civilization. Even if we agree to the transaction, there’s no guarantee you’ll truly be able to escape."
"But if we don’t try, there’s even less hope," Shen Shi’s emotion remained calm, merely responding lightly, "Moreover, helping us escape is essentially helping yourselves—other civilizations have already detected the transaction market. I can assure you that once they participate, Human Civilization will be thoroughly torn apart. If you still want to vie for this device, you should act swiftly."
Suddenly, the emotion of this Gus high-level individual turned awry.
Other civilizations have detected it too?
How is that possible?
But he quickly realized the information behind this statement, and uncontrollable disbelief leaked out: "Did you publicize it? Are you crazy?"
"Don’t just talk about a civilization. Even a single entity faced with lethal danger might go mad," Shen Shi chuckled twice, emotion revealing a trace of pleasure, "either gamble on a sliver of survival or simply embrace destruction. Considering the situation, what else can’t be done? I estimate you have less than five years remaining. Once over five civilizations know of the transaction market’s existence, destroying us becomes an option—a choice to prevent any civilization from obtaining this treasure."
If I can’t have it, I’ll destroy it.
Such things may seem extreme from an individual perspective, but it’s commonplace between civilizations.
If there were more time, maybe the Gus Civilization wouldn’t decide so quickly, but would slowly research this incredibly powerful relic.
But now, there’s not much time left for them.
In this scenario, they can’t afford to take risks.
"We can escort some humans to Gus Land!" the Gus individual said.
"Although naivety is one of human qualities, even if you were transformed into a human, you shouldn’t be this naive," Shen Shi shook his head, "Gus Land isn’t exclusively yours; you don’t have the capability to contend with the whole Mude System. Helping us escape is the best course of action. Anyway, you already occupy a portion of the transaction market, and as long as you’re willing, you can find us anytime, right?"