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Chapter 282: 190: Come Be My Son_1
Chapter 282: 190: Come Be My Son_1
Chapter 282: Chapter 190: Come Be My Son_1
The Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant was dumbfounded.
As a member of the Rebirth Civilization, he had been traveling through different Abyss Levels with a large amount of resources for many years.
His goal was not only to collect more inheritances of civilizations and expand the resource reserves of the Rebirth Civilization.
But also to attract top talents from emerging civilizations—
Many geniuses of new civilizations seem to have average talent and low bonuses.
It’s actually because they are limited by the Civilization Potential.
If, during the awakening of their Abyss Rune, the Civilization Potential reaches a certain level, their talent also gets a bonus and the multiplier greatly increases.
They wouldn’t necessarily be inferior to the hopefuls of ancient civilizations.
The Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant did this through exchange and communication, as well as the Rebirth Civilization’s abundant resources and heritage, to win over these geniuses.
To make them become part of the Rebirth Civilization.
This was something the Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant had been doing for countless years.
But…
This was the first time he had encountered someone like Jiang Chen, who was trying to recruit him instead!
The Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant fell silent for a moment, then shook his head and tried to persuade.
“I know you come from the Fire Transmitter civilization and love your civilization very much.”
“People naturally reach for higher places, and water flows to lower ones, this is an eternal truth…”
“…Stop right there.”
Jiang Chen interrupted the Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant’s words, directly transmitting his thoughts.
“I can guess what your rhetoric is and I know what the Rebirth Civilization means.”
“But first, seriously consider what I said…”
“I’m not joking.”
“…”
The Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant was completely taken aback.
“You’re not joking?”
“How could I, as a member of the Rebirth Civilization, abandon everything I have and reincarnate into a lower-level civilization?”
“Isn’t that getting weaker as I go?”
“…Lower-level civilization?”
Jiang Chen said calmly, without a hint of irritation.
“With someone like me, a person of hope, are you sure Planet Blue Star is a low-level civilization?”
For a moment, the Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant found himself at a loss for words.
In his mind, Planet Blue Star as an emerging civilization, was undoubtedly very low-level and weak.
Barely better than civilizations that had just crossed the abyss.
But…
It was from such a weak civilization that someone like Jiang Chen, a freak of nature, emerged, changing everything.
He couldn’t possibly assert that Planet Blue Star had no potential in front of Jiang Chen.
That would be too stupid.
“Even if Planet Blue Star isn’t considered a low-level civilization and could gradually become stronger under your leadership…”
“So what?”
“How many years, how much time would it take to reach the level of the Rebirth Civilization?”
“And the Rebirth Civilization has already reached heights that countless abyss civilizations cannot!”
Jiang Chen laughed.
“The Rebirth Civilization is indeed strong.”
“But what does that have to do with you?”
“What’s your status within the Rebirth Civilization?”
“A merchant who runs around in the shallower Abyss Levels?”
“…”
The Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant suddenly felt a bit stifled.
Jiang Chen continued to speak.
“Besides, you think that the civilization of Planet Blue Star is low-level now…”
“But have you given it some serious thought—”
“If Planet Blue Star isn’t low-level, or even more advanced than the Rebirth Civilization, what use would they have for you?”
“…”
The Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant was speechless.
Jiang Chen’s question struck deep.
“Do you fantasize that a civilization stronger than Rebirth Civilization would come to recruit a minor traveling merchant like you and promise to make you a candidate of hope?”
“Think about it, are you worthy?”
“…”
The Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant felt a pang in his heart.
At that moment, Jiang Chen continued to speak.
“You’ve been an Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant for so many years, attracting so many genius mecha pilots of different civilizations, you don’t need me to sugarcoat anything.”
“I can tell you bluntly.”
“I’m recruiting you because I value the resources on you.”
“The resources you carry are very valuable to the current civilization of Planet Blue Star.”
“If you hand over all these resources to me, I will give you a chance to reincarnate into the civilization of Planet Blue Star.”
“…”
The Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant was increasingly dumbstruck.
Aren’t you being a bit too direct? While others come for trading goods, do you plan to take me as a package deal?
Even the “packaging bag” you’re using for this package deal is the [Reincarnation Qualification] I carry?
Huh?
He wanted to retort.
But Jiang Chen’s next words stifled his response.
“Moreover, you shouldn’t think that these resources are so precious.”
“Don’t overestimate yourself.”
Jiang Chen said frankly.
“As a member of the Rebirth Civilization, you should know about Civilization Wonders, right?”
“…Yes.”
“Let me give you an insight.”
“The materials I was asking about, from 10th to 12th Rank, are for the construction of a Wonder.”
“…What?”
The Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant’s mind trembled, and countless thoughts flashed through his heart in an instant.
Planet Blue Star was already beginning to build a Civilization Wonder!?
Yes, Jiang Chen had already broken through the Legendary Shadow and secured the [Light of Wonders]; it was a done deal.
Even if they weren’t building a Wonder now, they would definitely need to in the future.
With this in mind…
Jiang Chen’s confidence was completely justified.
Regardless of the level of civilization, the Wonders they construct all possess the same quality of effects.
They can greatly promote the growth of a civilization, enhance its strength, or bring about incredibly precious [Miraculous Resources].
Planet Blue Star already had a monster like Jiang Chen.
And if they could start building Wonders early, stacking the number of Wonders, their growth rate would be incredibly rapid.
With the accumulation of numerous Wonders, perhaps it wouldn’t take too long to catch up to ancient civilizations.
And furthermore…
Since Planet Blue Star was building Wonders.
The resources that the Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant had were indeed not so precious.
Resources above the 30th Rank Galaxy Level?
What significance did they hold?
After all, they were just resources that could be repeatedly farmed in the Age-Old Shadow.
It’s just that lower-level civilizations couldn’t reach that stage and had no way to obtain them.
Just like the incredibly precious [Reincarnation Qualification].
These resources compared to the [Miraculous Resources] produced by the Wonders were not even on the same level.
Only a “miracle” can trade for a “miracle”!
Once Planet Blue Star constructs its wonder and obtains [Miraculous Resources], it’d be possible to exchange for as many of those so-called multi-tiered resources as desired.
Ancient civilizations would definitely be very willing to use resources that can be repeatedly harvested to trade for miraculous resources.
The same is true for knowledge like civilization inheritance.
So…
Just like Jiang Chen said.
These resources are very valuable to “Planet Blue Star” at the moment.
But, once the time limit passes, it’s hard to say how much value they’ll retain.
For a moment, the Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant’s mind was in disarray.
Countless thoughts entwined in his heart, uncertain of what choice to make.
At this moment, Jiang Chen appropriately added fuel to the fire.
“Brother, think about it carefully,”
“Would you rather be an Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant for an ancient civilization for your whole life, never making it to the top,”
“Or bring these resources with you, be reborn into the civilization of Planet Blue Star, and start a business with me, heading toward the ancient?”
“This opportunity comes only once.”
“There’s not much time left.”
“…I understand now.”
There was a kind of “hoarseness” in the mental fluctuations of the Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant.
“I am willing to be reborn into the civilization of Planet Blue Star.”
“However, I need to ascertain that you truly are Jiang Chen first.”
“…Of course!”
“…I’ll go and clear the Triple Legendary Shadow at the 8th Rank difficulty eleven times, with the intensity set to the maximum 9.9 billion.”
“…That should prove my identity.”
Jiang Chen’s face beamed with a smile as he communicated mentally.
“Congratulations, you’ve made a wise decision!”
“…”
Whether it’s wise or not remains to be seen.
But, it’s definitely a choice that goes against one’s ancestry.
The Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant was still somewhat dazed.
He was just trying to recruit others a moment ago.
How did he end up being the one recruited in the blink of an eye?
…
Jiang Chen cut off contact with the Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant, stepped out of the radiance surrounding the giant of light, and couldn’t suppress a grin.
If he were to buy materials normally, he’d still have to dig through the warehouse.
Check for any excess resources that could be used for trading.
And now?
He directly pulled the merchant into his team, bringing along the warehouse back to Planet Blue Star.
“Galaxy Level resources, knowledge inheritance, reincarnation qualifications…”
“Saved the money, maxed them all out!”
“It’s just a pity that the consumption of the blueprint for the Light of Wonders is calculated based on civilization resources.”
“The more resources, the higher the consumption…”
“No matter how many resources you have, when it comes time to construct the next Civilization Wonder, it’ll all be squandered.”
Jiang Chen felt somewhat heartbroken at the thought.
And for those ancient civilizations, each time they create a wonder, they squander massive amounts of resources, nearly emptying their coffers.
“Let’s just build one for now.”
“I hope the wonder, once completed, justifies such high expenditure.”
Jiang Chen was about to exit the Purgatory level to clear the Legendary Shadow a few times and prove his identity to the traveling merchant looking to be reborn into another civilization.
Just then, a luminous being approached him.
“Brother, wait a minute!”
This was targeted mental fluctuation; only Jiang Chen could receive it.
It was similar to the way Jiang Chen communicated with the Abyss Levels Traveling Merchant, akin to a private chat.
Jiang Chen halted and looked puzzled, sensing a familiar aura emanating from the luminous being.
After some serious consideration, he finally connected the dots among his myriad of memories to a corresponding figure.
“Ying Tian divine prodigy, have you been resurrected?”
“That’s right, this is the prowess of our Divine Lord Civilization!”
“Even the dead can be reborn!”
Ying Tian divine prodigy approached excitedly and said.
“Brother, you have no idea how hard I’ve waited for you!”
“…Waited for me to do what?”
“To discuss the matter from before!”
“I truly believe, brother, with such talent as yours, if you were to join our Divine Lord Civilization, you would certainly have greater prospects…”
Ying Tian divine prodigy spoke at length.
However, Jiang Chen felt somewhat flabbergasted.
Good grief, is this Purgatory level or everyone waiting on the same floor? Why is everywhere filled with civilization propaganda, urging others to be reborn?
Speaking of which, he didn’t reveal his true identity to Ying Tian divine prodigy during their battle, and the strength he had shown wasn’t particularly remarkable either.
Why would Ying Tian divine prodigy be so fixated on him?
Jiang Chen recalled the scene at the time.
And he realized a possibility—
To gain overwhelming power during his support in the firefight, he deliberately waited until the support phase to expand his armor and become stronger,
Showing a level of strength beyond the distress signal.
Ying Tian divine prodigy couldn’t possibly take this as a glitch, could he?
Otherwise, why would a level 8 civilization like the Divine Lord Civilization care so much about a Fire Transmitter from a mecha pilot civilization?
Jiang Chen couldn’t help but chuckle.
However, as he watched Ying Tian divine prodigy cozy up, his heart stirred slightly.
“How old are you?”
“…Ah?”
Ying Tian divine prodigy didn’t understand why the Enigmatic Mecha Pilot all of a sudden asked this question.
To curry favor, he honestly answered.
“Fourteen.”
“The Divine Lord Civilization has awakened Abyss Runes by fourteen, that’s so early?”
“I’ll have to look into adjusting the age of awakening later…”
Jiang Chen admired and then asked another question.
“Have you plundered fire?”
“…No.”
In the two months since Ying Tian divine prodigy completed the foundational trials, the three civilizations he had sheltered during his advancement trials were still some distance from crossing the abyss.
Fire Transmission was far-fetched, let alone Fire Plunder.
Jiang Chen sized him up, then suddenly suggested.
“Since you possess reincarnation qualifications, why not get reborn under my banner?”
“If you choose to turn your back on the darkness now, there’s still time.”
“?”
You ask me these questions because you want me to be reborn?
Ying Tian divine prodigy was taken aback.
I am the divine prodigy of the Divine Lord Civilization, the hope candidate of a level 8 civilization, what status do you have…
“Right, I forgot to introduce myself.”
“My name is Jiang Chen, from Planet Blue Star.”
“…Ah? You’re f**king Jiang Chen?”