CHAPTER 860: CHAPTER 503: THE ECOLOGICAL BALL OF THE STAR REALM MERCHANT CIVILIZATION

"If you don’t mind, I’d like to invite you to visit our Ecological Ball."

After introducing himself, Jalama directly extended the invitation.

Lu Heng was a bit surprised, not expecting that a Star Realm Merchant would actively invite him to visit their Ecological Ball.

The Ecological Ball is a kind of "structure" built by the Star Realm Merchants during their wandering in the Star Realm fissures, used for habitation.

Describing it as a "structure" isn’t really appropriate, because to form an ecosystem and provide an atmosphere for the Star Realm Merchants, the "structure" wouldn’t be small.

Lu Heng did not immediately accept the invitation, but instead asked, "What’s your number?"

Jalama explained, "You can call me Number 1, but actually, when we appear before other civilizations, we often mix identities. So when we introduce our real names, it is a very formal social gesture."

Obviously, Lawrence Phoenix was not qualified to know their names.

In other words, Star Realm Merchants only tell their names to beings who qualify for equal dialogue.

Lu Heng asked curiously, "What made you change your attitude?"

Jalama did not hide anything, and said frankly:

"Because we detected your energy level, which is already close to Demigod. If it were just close to Demigod, it wouldn’t be surprising—we have met many Demigods during our wanderings in the Star Realm.

"What truly surprised us is that your advancement speed far exceeded expectations. Due to your contact with the Creator Organization, we clearly understand each stage of your progression.

"So personally, I think that your civilization may develop into a higher rank, possibly making a good alliance partner in the future."

It’s proven that when civilizations interact, one needs sufficient strength to have an equal conversation.

This truth is actually very simple.

In the eyes of high-level civilizations, low-level civilizations are no different from cockroaches.

Would humans converse equally with cockroaches?

The answer is obvious.

Lu Heng thought for a moment, weighed the potential dangers of this invitation, and finally accepted it, "Alright, I’ll take a look at your Ecological Ball."

Jalama: "Thank you for accepting the invitation. If it’s convenient now, we will guide you into the Ecological Ball with a light beam."

As soon as the words fell, a beam of light fell onto Lu Heng.

This light beam was very peculiar, unknown from where it came, penetrated the ceiling of Quenching Castle, and fell upon him.

Lu Heng turned to Master Gulu and said, "Master, I’m heading out for a bit."

Master Gulu, fully focused on the Demigod weapon blueprint, didn’t have the time to entertain Lu Heng. Without turning his head, he waved his hand, "Go on, go on."

Lu Heng added, "Oh, there’s an important matter I haven’t told you yet; the Flame Demon crisis in the Copper Furnace Kingdom has been resolved, but the main city was destroyed.

"Sorreville Copper Furnace is leading the people in rebuilding the main city. He plans to build the largest forging furnace in the history of the Black Iron Tribe, intending to use it to melt Demigod weapons.

"Building such a large forging furnace will certainly be very difficult, so Sorreville Copper Furnace hopes you can help design the construction plan of the forging furnace."

Upon hearing this, Master Gulu immediately sprang up from the ground, "What did you say? Building a Demigod Forging Furnace? When do I go over? Why didn’t you tell me earlier?"

Lu Heng spread his hands and said, "Don’t worry, Star Realm Travel can’t be used consecutively. I’ll find you in a couple of days, get ready."

"Alright, then you hurry up. Come back quickly." Master Gulu finished speaking and began tapping his palm, considering what to bring to the Black Iron Dwarf Kingdom this time.

Lu Heng used Void Flash, left Quenching Castle, and saw a light beam cast down from the sky, precisely the guiding light beam projected by the Star Realm Merchant.

The Flame Emblem Building was located on the River Embankment Road in Coastal, surrounded by tall buildings and many pedestrians.

This beam pierced through the clouds and shone from the sky, yet did not attract the attention of others on the ground.

Evidently, only Lu Heng could see this beam.

Considering the civilization level of the Star Realm Merchants, creating such a beam wasn’t strange.

In fact, humans can see light because photons enter their eyes.

In other words, as long as this guiding beam does not scatter photons, with all photons traveling in straight lines and not colliding with molecules in the air to cause deflection, the surrounding people indeed cannot see it.

Lu Heng ascended into the sky following the guiding beam, and when he ascended to three thousand meters, the surrounding space began to warp slightly.

As space warped, the scene around began to change rapidly, and two seconds later, everything plunged into darkness as they entered a space tunnel.

After a few more seconds, the spatial fluctuations disappeared, and light was restored in front of him.

At first glance, he saw a layer of an energy shield, outside of which stood a glowing creature about the same height as a human.

The glowing creature waved its hand, opening the energy shield, and said, "Welcome, Mr. Lu Heng, the Ecological Ball has been supplemented with 20% oxygen concentration, hope you like it."

Lu Heng was in no hurry to step out, and he glanced down at his feet. The area beneath him was a circular region resembling a teleportation array.

"Are you Jalama?"

"Yes, I am Jalama," answered the glowing creature with a nod.

During the conversation, the distance between them was only three meters, marking the first time observing a Star Realm Merchant up close.

After observing for a moment, Lu Heng found that the life form of the Star Realm Merchants was not originally humanoid; the exposed body seemed to be a liquid-like substance emitting fluorescence.