CHAPTER 376: CHAPTER 228: CONVERSATION WITH THE COLLECTOR_2

Shen Shi didn’t know if this was how the Collector naturally was, or if the causal changes in the future line had been deliberately distorted to fit the logic of the transaction.

In any case, one thing is certain.

— Gong Mo, this Collector, is a staunch member of the Sage Saint Faction.

This is evident throughout human civilization without the slightest cover-up.

It is precisely because of this that the Collector Shen Shi saw at this moment is entirely different from the "Collector" he saw in the trading market as an "Antique Dealer."

Though still handsome, the Collector was no longer wearing those flashy white ancient clothes, but had changed into a set of rather restrained and meticulous black formal attire, somewhat resembling a Zhongshan suit, yet not entirely the same. Overall, the style was solemn and respectful.

And when Shen Shi appeared in front of him, even in the trading market, he could feel the Collector’s intense emotions.

"No need to be so restrained." Shen Shi smiled lightly, mimicking the attitude of the Sage Saint from his memory. "You are also a member of the highest human council, an important figure in human civilization, why always act like such a small figure."

"In front of Master Sage Saint, Gong Mo is forever a small figure." The Collector said seriously.

Others might find it hard to imagine that the Collector, who controls important trade channels in Gus Land, wields influence in the trading market, mysterious and powerful, would have such a stance akin to a subordinate.

But Shen Shi had seen this many times in the memory of Sage Saint Shen Shi.

He probably also understood that getting the Collector to change this point was likely impossible.

After all, this feeling is actually rooted in a love for historical culture.

It’s important to note that in this future line, when talking about historical culture, mentioning the Starry Era, Shen Shi’s existence is indispensable. Perhaps over these three thousand years, Shen Shi’s performance has not been so outstanding, but in the first one hundred and eighty years of the Starry Era, Shen Shi’s actions can definitely be considered the greatest miracle of human civilization, and it was a continuous miracle!

It is precisely because of the love for history that the Collector worships Sage Saint Shen Shi so fervently.

Fully aware of this point, Shen Shi directly dropped the topic and said solemnly: "This time, calling you over is to inquire about important matters concerning Gus Land, you need to answer properly."

"Yes!" The Collector quickly entered the state.

No matter what the great Sage Saint wanted to know, he would do his utmost to understand.

"If in Gus Land, targeted by Gus People, what would be the consequences?" Shen Shi asked the first question.

"That depends on what level of Gus People." The Collector replied, "In Gus Land, the most important thing is the core power of Gus Civilization. The second most important is the core development route of Gus People, which is eternal navigation, followed by continuously drawing wealth, technology, and the future from other civilizations. The third most important is the rights of ordinary Gus People."

Shen Shi nodded slightly.

It is precisely because he knows this that he did not immediately turn back to Blue Star.

After dealing with this Pirate Fleet and having the relic owned by the Anan Civilization in hand, human civilization indeed offended a strong Gus force. The opponent even has the capability to easily destroy the human fleet led by Sage Saint Shen Shi, whose strength has skyrocketed.

However, this Gus force has not touched the core powers of Gus Civilization.

This point can still be confirmed.

That is to say, the importance level of the opponent in Gus Land is ranked third, inferior to the core development route of Gus People, which is the visible "rules."

"You should know, I led a team to Gus Land once." Shen Shi said to the Collector.

"Yes." The Collector nodded.

"That was my first major defeat after becoming the leader of human civilization." Shen Shi seemed to be recalling, "During this period, I suddenly thought of that experience, wondering if after achieving victory over the Pirate Fleet, if I immediately led the team to leave, would the result have been different—I did indeed have such hesitation back then."

The Collector’s emotions became excited once again.

And deeply excited.

What did he hear?

The great Sage Saint was discussing with him that distant history!

For the Collector, obsessed with history, this was simply the ultimate dream!

Also, fortunately, the Collector was a Master of Primordial Energy, although his mind was already in turmoil, his thoughts became even clearer.

He did not ponder the reason why the Sage Saint called him over to discuss history. Over the years, the Sage Saint was actually semi-retired, recalling the past in idle moments, a pastime many retired elders enjoy, let alone this was a scene he longed for, he must seize the opportunity firmly, any casual disclosure from the Sage Saint could stir up a tempest in the historical academic world!

Because the Sage Saint was living history!

Thus, the Collector carefully considered his words, finally cautiously said: "Regarding that history, actually I and many historians have conducted detailed research, though not publicly."

Of course, I know!

Shen Shi felt quite helpless, it was because he couldn’t find much analysis concerning that history that he called the Collector to inquire in detail.

In today’s second future line, this critical failure is also deemed as Sage Saint Shen Shi’s first defeat, equally marking Sage Saint Shen Shi’s transition from being invincible and omnipotent "God of Humanity" to "Human Sage Saint," so whether openly discussed or secretly discussed, there is a bit of caution.

Firstly, the discussion and characterization of this matter have no impact on the present and future, secondly... Sage Saint Shen Shi nevertheless still alive, generally speaking, most would not want to see their acknowledged and regretted major mistakes being repeatedly criticized.

But Shen Shi really doesn’t care about these, what does Sage Saint Shen Shi’s mistakes have to do with me?

He could only chuckle softly at this moment: "You all are just too cautious, we are not the Divine Dao Civilization, acknowledging mistakes can lead us further into the future, say without constraint."

"Yes!" The Collector breathed a sigh of relief, his courage growing, "History is reality already set, an unchangeable past, so its greatest, and only value, is to alert the past, in my opinion, Sage Saint made three key mistakes at that time, the first, was the rush to enter Gus Land."

Rushed to enter Gus Land?

Shen Shi was somewhat puzzled.

Perhaps a while ago, the future line did indeed rush to enter, but at this moment, he had already made a change—ordering the fleet to follow Gus Land without entering.

He reviewed history once again, although he didn’t enter on the line, indeed a period had been postponed.

"It can be seen, Sage Saint hesitated for a moment back then." The Collector said again, "But after Gus Land sent an invitation, Sage Saint quickly entered."

Shen Shi was somewhat enlightened.

"...That was indeed a mistake." He admitted.

"No, it only shows that Sage Saint was not sufficiently understanding Gus Land at that time." The Collector shook his head vigorously, looking at Shen Shi with consistent fanaticism, "Gong Mo just speaks as an armchair strategist afterward."

"By that time, I had collected a lot of information." Shen Shi also shook his head, "One of them was, having defeated the pirates, then entering Gus Land, could obtain special attention, could have some benefits, but I ignored a deeper reason behind this—Gus Land has a Pirate Fleet, and even encourages piracy behind the scenes, which cannot be casually revealed."