CHAPTER 318: CHAPTER 199: ARRIVAL AT THE CIVILIZATION OF COSMIC PEOPLE_2

This is the Cosmic People’s "Black Curtain" plan.

They have now deciphered many oracles of the Cosmic Gods, learning of the mysteries and dangers within the cosmos, and they are deeply fearful, even going so far as to establish such a massive project in an attempt to completely wrap the entire Cosmic Star System in a black curtain.

However, while some choose to hide, others seek to uncover the mysteries of the cosmos.

At this moment, on the edge of the star system, several spaceships are rapidly navigating through space. These are all medium-sized ships equipped with curvature engines. Once they escape the "black curtain", they can quickly enter a state of curvature navigation, permanently leaving this closed and dark world.

Unfortunately, it’s not that easy.

A thousand identical ships are in hot pursuit.

"Jis, you cannot escape." A cold voice echoes in the communications channel, "You do not understand at all that the existence of the black curtain is meant to protect you and the entire civilization. Numerous dangers exist in that universe, making your pursuit of freedom utterly meaningless."

"You don’t need to repeat such lies." In one of the fleeing ships, a male with fiery red hair says in a deep voice, "You are only worried about us contacting the powerful Cosmic God civilization, afraid that the gods will return and strip you of your dominance. Everything you’ve done will inevitably face the wrath of the gods!"

"You are not a priest, you have no qualifications to represent the gods!"

"Ridiculous, I have already received the oracles of the gods. Everyone, break through with full force, the great Cosmic God is just outside the black curtain waiting for us!"

"..."

If humans noticed this scene, they would easily understand that these are people trying to escape the black curtain, heading deeper into the cosmos to search for their "creator".

According to humans, this is called the "Escape faction".

More clearly than what Shen Shi initially suggested.

Members of this escape faction firmly believe they can find their "gods" in the depths of the cosmos—that advanced civilization which left many relics on their mother star and within this star system. In their perspective, that civilization is their creator, possessing unimaginable power and will one day return.

However, the Black Curtain project is trying to prevent the return of the gods.

This is where conflict arises.

Yet those attempting to summon the gods to recreate order clearly do not hold the current benefits of this civilization. In other words, those who want to change everything are undoubtedly dissatisfied with everything.

Thus, the disparity in power between the two is immense.

Whether in spaceship count, technological level, or weaponry, they are not on the same level.

Jis, the leader of this escaping fleet, can only watch as one ship after another is destroyed.

But it doesn’t matter.

His eyes remain fixated on the enormous "black curtain" just inches away.

The so-called black curtain is not merely a simple black fabric but a special particle capable of absorbing light. It can even be understood as a sort of dark "energy" covering the original light source, which is the only way to realize this powerful project encasing the entire star system.

However, it is a pity.

These particles actually only target light sources.

So, theoretically, any spaceship could traverse freely through them.

For Jis, simply crossing this final barrier allows him to easily "tear open" the black curtain and navigate towards the vast cosmos.

Where there are gods, and everything he desires.

"Everyone, cover for me!" Jis frantically shouts in the communications channel, his whole fiery red fur glowing, making him appear like blazing flames—a sign of reaching emotional extremes for Cosmic People.

Moreover, it’s a reflection of "Spiritual Energy" surging.

Indeed, the Cosmic People have already pioneered the field of Primordial Energy Technology, and due to their physiological traits, whenever they push primordial energy to the limit, their fur glows as it did in ancient times when facing ferocious beasts.

With the fierce support of "Spiritual Energy" and other fearless companions, the final barrier is near.

However, those in pursuit don’t really care.

Escape the last barrier, so what?

Over the years, not many have successfully fled the black curtain, but merely doing so has no meaning because they can also be pursued into the vast cosmos.

Additionally, even if completely escaped, finding the "gods" is still difficult.

All they’ve done, including concealing the star system, is to reduce the chances of their civilization being discovered by other powerful civilizations in the cosmos.

The most important thing is.

As the high-ranking member of the Cosmic Civilization, the person in charge of the pursuit knows a huge secret.

——The gods, years ago, fled to their planet.

Oracles dread it in some deciphered writings.

This is one of the reasons the black curtain must be established; it’s also why the Cosmic Civilization doesn’t forbid leaving the star system—in this deep cosmos, unimaginably great dangers are lurking.

"You are just driven by self-interest, attempting to lead the entire civilization into potential calamities." The leader of the pursuit says in the communications channel, "You are unforgivable sinners, betrayers of civilization, betrayers of the great Cosmic Gods. Even in death, you cannot return to the embrace of the great gods."

Boom——!

The last warship, apart from Jis, explodes in space.

Because they have long worried about the potential return of the gods, or the unknown terrifying existence that drove the gods to such extremes returning, the Cosmic Civilization has long invested massive resources and effort into the development of weapons.

Including technologies to prevent curvature navigation.

At this moment, they are utilizing antimatter weapons.

These have reached the level of D-level, not much weaker than the weapons equipped on the first thousand warships provided by Gong Chu to Shen Shi.

Of course, only in terms of weapons.

Jis tightly clenches his fist, his eyes even larger than those of humans, open wide.

"Activate the curvature engine!" He angrily shouts through gritted teeth.

"Yes!"

The other crew members are already completely frantic.

They have not fully escaped the influence range of the curvature limiter, initiating curvature navigation at this moment is absolute madness.

But there is still a slim chance!

The gods will surely protect them!

Just beginning his inner prayer, a boom occurs; the rear half of the entire spaceship suddenly trembles and is directly torn apart.

Originally being a super-small ship, naturally, the curvature engine’s protection is not strong; even slight vibrations can easily tear apart the entire ship.

Jis is thrown out by the vortex caused by the vibration, spinning through the vast cosmos.

Failed.

He hasn’t died yet, nor will he quickly die, for luckily, he wasn’t severely injured when thrown out, and his modifications are enough to allow him to survive for a decent period in the cosmos.

However, his end is either being captured, hitting a small asteroid at high speeds, or continuing to fly indefinitely.

"Gods..." At this moment, Jis appears very calm, even quickly adjusting his direction to face the black curtain that is steadily nearing.

He is a true believer of the gods.

Faithful to everything the Cosmic God Sect preached in the past—that the gods created the Cosmic People, left relics, and will ultimately return.