CHAPTER 364: CHAPTER 222: THE BREAKTHROUGH LIES IN GUS_2

The only thing that can be relied upon is probably the Time Crystal.

However, this information cannot be easily exposed, and the insights about time gained from the Time Crystal must not be revealed even a bit.

Thinking this way, the only thing that seems usable is a little.

That is the time disparity in Gus Land itself over these three thousand years.

"If we were to go in Future Line 1, I’m afraid there wouldn’t be any advantage, but if it’s the modern world..." Shen Shi’s mind rapidly contemplated the feasibility.

The feasibility was undeniable, and very significant.

Though Gus Land is powerful, it does not outwardly reject any visitors. Collectors from any future line can successfully settle in Gus Land, and those from Future Line 2 can even hold a certain status. Even B-level Devices can be continuously sent there.

It can be said that most of the B-level Devices in Shen Shi’s possession, whether it’s the Grotto Heaven or the Primordial Energy Device, are brought by the Collectors.

Gus Land does not openly massacre outsiders, which is their basic development policy.

If Collectors can safely reside there, then what about Shen Shi?

Even if we don’t talk about his abilities, don’t forget that everything Shen Shi does will be reflected in the future!

With the help of the future, he is a standard "Prophet"!

Thus, in the modern world’s Gus Land, he will have a significant advantage that the Collectors do not have!

"If the enemy is the entire Mude System, then to find a breakthrough, we must jump out of the Mude System." After much contemplation, Shen Shi made a decision.

The current Human Civilization is no longer the Human Civilization from a hundred years ago when they went to the Cosmic Star System!

Although the overall strength is roughly D-level, with these powerful devices and gathering some real elites, it is entirely possible to form a team from top-tier C-level Civilization that won’t be completely ignored even in Gus Land.

After all, there are only eighteen B-level Civilizations, and A-level Civilizations are virtually unseen, aside from this, the team from Human Civilization is the strongest batch!

"We need to plan carefully." After making the decision, Shen Shi did not hesitate further, resolutely deciding to fully prepare and utilize every ounce of power available from himself and Human Civilization!

This time he did not convene Tao De but directly called for the highest meeting of the Human Federation.

Human Civilization has developed for one hundred and fifty years in the Starry Era, supported by Shen Shi’s strong technical assistance, and learning from many powerful civilizations simulated in the Primordial Energy World. The Human Federation’s highest meeting as the supreme institution has long since been different from its inception.

Many people inside have been replaced, and many have also joined.

Whether in ability, core ideology, internal competition, or national competition, all of these aspects now have standardized systems with vibrant changes.

It can be said that although Shen Shi intentionally let go of many conflicts and shortcomings, he always held a tight grip on the highest meeting.

It is worth mentioning that Tao De is now also a member of the highest council, although only a Lower Level Member rather than a Middle and Upper Level Member, he still has the right to participate in this meeting.

Furthermore, Tao De is entirely within the "Shen System."

But before this meeting began, he also received no information.

Until the first words of Shen Shi startled everyone.

"As time passes, the Star Sea has gained a deeper understanding of the Mude System, yet the higher we go, the more obscure the information becomes. Under the circumstance that the Star Sea does not dare to expose itself widely to trigger investigations and vigilance, it is powerless to do anything further in intelligence, but it is certain that the Mude System is by no means benign... and in the current situation, on the basis of our understanding that we cannot escape, we must find a way to obtain more information."

This passage sets the tone for this meeting.

And Shen Shi’s words are factual.

Indeed, the people at the meeting were aware.

Over a hundred years ago, citing the support from the Star Sea, Shen Shi produced two immensely strong B-level pieces of equipment, the Grotto Heaven and the "Primordial Energy World." After these two pieces of equipment were presented, there was a certain recognition within Human Civilization that perhaps this was the greatest support the Star Sea could provide them.

Even if more support were to be given after, it would not escape from the level of A-level.

Because the risks are too high.

The most potent force of the entire Mude System known is not the mysterious Pasture Master, but rather the A-level, and unlike B-level devices, which may still circulate, A-level devices are rarely found in the hands of weaker civilizations, even if the Star Sea could produce them, Humans wouldn’t dare accept them.

As Human Civilization continues to grow stronger, the assistance the Star Sea can offer will diminish, which is an inevitable trend.

As for the notion of not being able to escape, this has long been concluded.

With the current means of Human Civilization, formulating a plan for a wandering Earth is easy, and even the Grotto Heaven could accommodate the entire Human Civilization as it stands. Yet, not to mention that many production devices cannot be taken, attempting such a large-scale migration within the Mude System is entirely unrealistic — one may not evade the warp nodes guarded by some C-level Civilizations, and certainly can’t evade those of B-level Civilizations.

Thus, apart from getting ever stronger and progressively isolating the Mude System, no other illusions are entertained.

This is the pressure and motivation for the current Human Civilization to maintain full development.

And with Shen Shi’s opening remarks in this meeting, all understood that Councillor Shen was likely

planning a major action targeting the Mude System.

And indeed, it was so.

"I intend to form a team and personally lead a mission to a powerful civilization outside the Mude System; it’s conservatively estimated to have the strength of the B-level pinnacle." Shen Shi said.

Instantly, everyone was focused.

"It’s too dangerous," someone immediately raised their hand, "If this civilization is indeed so powerful, Councillor Shen, you can’t take this risk; we can send others to investigate first."

"That’s right, even if we dispatch a dozen councillors, we can’t let Councillor Shen take the risk."

"Councillor Shen, you still carry the heavy responsibility of the Primordial Energy World!"

"..."

Shen Shi had not yet disclosed the information about Gus Land before receiving a series of opposition.

Indeed, Shen Shi is crucial to Human Civilization nowadays.

It’s not just about the devices or issues like the Primordial Energy World.

Nor is it solely about him being the only Master of Primordial Energy for the entire Human Civilization.

But because since stepping into the Starry Era, Shen Shi has demonstrated an exceptional ability to guide the development path of the entire civilization.

Many difficult-to-detect problems can be identified in advance, many challenging issues can easily be solved, and there are numerous forward-thinking suggestions. Now a widely recognized reality in the highest meeting is that Shen Shi possesses a vision and capability in civilization development that exceeds that of the entire Human Civilization by at least a thousand years, as though he stands a millennium ahead leading Human Civilization relentlessly forward.

In this understanding, Shen Shi’s importance has become inexpressible.

Therefore, when they heard Shen Shi intended to personally lead a mission to a civilization at the B-level pinnacle, everyone strongly opposed it, as such powerful civilizations must inevitably possess forces capable of easily ending Shen Shi’s life.

Even if this civilization itself bears no malice towards Human Civilization, there is no guarantee that every individual within it harbors no malice.

A powerful civilization’s potential harm to a weaker civilization is immense!

"Everyone." Shen Shi’s voice allowed everyone’s voices to gradually fall silent, "Since I’ve raised this point, I am naturally prepared, and I understand your concerns, but the issue now is that I have no choice but to go."