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Chapter 575: Leap, the Arrival of Decay
Chapter 575: Leap, the Arrival of Decay
"Surprisingly, all the knowledge was really placed into the library system. It seems they really did flee in a hurry." Qin Muye looked at the various pieces of knowledge he had obtained, and he was quite surprised. The encryption was indeed in place, but it seemed too hasty to be very rigorous.
"And there's even some knowledge from the Alliance of All Beings. It seems they collapsed quickly, but not everything was lost."
"Just not very complete. If it were complete, it would be even better."
In terms of technology, the Alliance of All Beings was undoubtedly a diverse and flourishing entity, formed by various different civilizations. Therefore, the technology was naturally varied.
However, because some civilizations died too quickly, many things couldn't be uploaded immediately.
"It seems the Star Gods really have no intention of continuing to hunt the Homeland. That's a bit peculiar." This was evident both from the main body and the news from the Homeland.
Currently, the main body is also investigating why. This is indeed a significant issue.
"Attention all citizens, spatial leap will commence in thirty minutes. During this period, there may be vibrations, distortions, and other normal phenomena. Individuals may experience dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, and other reactions. These reactions are normal. If you feel unwell, please do not leave your quarters."
"Attention all citizens..."
"..."
The announcement was repeated three times, causing a wave of joy to spread among all the residents of the Homeland. Finally, things were back to normal.
As long as spatial leap could be used, the journey to the unknown star domain would no longer be indefinitely delayed. With the leap equipment of the Homeland, it would take a maximum of three leaps to reach the border of the known star domain.
The technology of the Homeland cannot be underestimated. The inability to leap before was due to the Star Gods' pursuit and the alteration of cosmic parameters. Otherwise, they would have already reached the unknown star domain.
Although they don't know what lies in the unknown star domain, being able to escape the Star Gods is a good thing.
An uncertain future is not necessarily a bad thing for them.
"Thirty minutes of preparation. Such a high-intensity leap wouldn't be to jump directly to the boundary between the unknown and known star domains, would it?" Qin Muye, of course, knew about leap preparations. Thirty minutes was impossible; a normal leap would take at most one minute.
As for why they wouldn't leap directly into the unknown star domain, the answer was simple: everything in the unknown star domain is unknown. Leaping into it would be courting death.
The reason they dare to leap within the known star domain is that they have complete data, so there's no need to worry about anything going wrong. Even if the upper echelons of the Homeland don't care about the lives of the lower ranks, they would still care about their own lives. If the Homeland were to be lost, they would lose their place of refuge.
The Homeland is not just a spacecraft; it is the key to future resurgence, carrying the legacy of the three major forces, enough to rebuild civilization.
If it were lost, the upper echelons would also be in trouble. Without sufficient technological civilization, even if they started from the 8th stage, it would take many years to restore the civilization to its peak.
Without the support of major forces, they wouldn't be able to obtain the necessary resources. They can't assume that, like the protagonists in stories, they would find all the resources they need wherever they go.
Therefore, unless it involves their own lives, the upper echelons would definitely do their best to protect the entire Homeland and all its people, as this is their future resource.
Thirty minutes passed in a flash. In the library, Qin Muye could feel a slight vibration, indicating that the spatial leap had begun.
But soon, the vibration stopped. It wasn't that the spatial leap had failed; it was that the leap was complete, taking only about two seconds. This was normal; it couldn't take ten days or half a month.
Not feeling anything was also normal. As a strategic fortress, all the technology used was the most advanced. If there were still sensations like spatial tearing or dizziness, it would be a sign of poor quality.
Qin Muye expanded his perception and could sense that the Homeland was heading toward the unknown star domain, a region shrouded in darkness.
There was no light, and even the stars seemed dim.
"Ah, this... there seem to be no luminous bodies?" Qin Muye was a bit puzzled. Normally, there would be luminous bodies, but here it was distinctly different.
He also noticed that the luminous bodies at the edge of the known star domain, adjacent to the unknown star domain, had not been extinguished by the Star Gods; they had only exterminated all life.
It was as if these luminous bodies were relied upon to resist the darkness of the unknown star domain.
"Unfortunately, the Star Gods don't seem to know why; they just follow their instincts," Qin Muye said with a hint of helplessness. He had just received news from the main body that even the Star Gods were unclear about why they had stopped pursuing. It seemed to be a decision made by a higher will.
The main body initially suspected that the cosmic will, a collective consciousness, was behind this decision, and thus the pursuit had halted.
"Never mind, at least we have the good stuff. Even if we die, it will have been worth it," Qin Muye thought. He had already transmitted the knowledge from the three major civilizations, which was a pleasant surprise. He was originally on a suicide mission.
The Homeland slowly entered the darkness. Not everyone could see the situation like Qin Muye; most only knew that the Homeland had left the known star domain.
The thick darkness made the few who could see this scene look grim. It was no wonder it was called the unknown star domain, and no one had explored it.
The terrifying silence in the unknown star domain was not the calm people might imagine but rather like the maw of a monstrous beast.
In the past, they had not truly experienced it because they had subconsciously ignored these unknown star domains.
Upon reflection, it seemed the entire known star domain was surrounded by the unknown.
But now, there was no way to turn back. They could only push forward.
After entering the unknown star domain, Qin Muye could clearly sense that the entire Homeland was experiencing large-scale chaos. Both the systems and the energy sources were undergoing severe mutations.
It felt like an electronic device being submerged in water, but fortunately, with the cooperation of 8th-stage mechanics and artificial intelligence, the Homeland quickly recovered.
"Parameters are invalid, spatial leap is completely broken, and this darkness is not a visual darkness but rather a mutation in the energy field."
"Inside the Homeland, it's still manageable, but if you go outside, you need at least C-level strength, or you will be killed by the radiation from the energy field."
"Part of the energy sources have failed, likely due to environmental factors."
Qin Muye quickly analyzed the various issues the Homeland faced after entering the unknown star domain. If not for the 8th-stage mechanics, the Homeland would have already perished.
"It feels like we've entered another world, not just an unsuitable environment, but unsuitable rules."
"If this is true, does it mean that the outer edge of the universe actually connects to another world, and this world might be a dead one?" Qin Muye's mind raced with possibilities.
He had already informed the main body, who was rushing to the boundary between the known and unknown star domains. This was something he alone could not discern; the main body needed to come.
"If this is confirmed, it would explain why the cosmic will can't control the unknown star domain, because it's something the cosmic will can't handle."
"Fortunately, we discovered it in time, and there's still a chance."
As the Homeland continued to advance, Qin Muye could sense subtle changes in the overall environment. The changes were minor, and even 8th-stage individuals might not have noticed them without his heightened perception.
"Decay? No, it should be called decay."
"The entire Homeland is slowly decaying, like an elderly person in their twilight years."
Currently, the decay was minimal, and perhaps only some highly sensitive 8th-stage extraordinary beings could detect it.
Qin Muye had a rare talent; otherwise, he would need the main body to notice these changes. His avatar alone was not enough.
"Within a day, all 8th-stage individuals will likely notice," Qin Muye estimated the decay's progression, but by then, it would be too late.
Through his connection with the main body, he keenly observed that the spatial distance units in the unknown star domain seemed off.
At the Homeland's current speed, the distance traveled was significantly greater than it should have been, as if what was supposed to be a one-meter step had become a random ten or a hundred meters.
However, since 8th-stage extraordinary beings in the unknown star domain had no reference points, they had yet to discover this terrifying fact.
(End of Chapter)
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