Technological advancement begins with devouring.

Chapter 81 The Real Treasure (1st Update)

"Instruction confirmed."

Jarvis's voice rang out, and he instantly took control of all the mechanical troops.

The number of mechanized units is astonishing, and they come in a wide variety of types.

However, broadly speaking, they can be divided into two types.

Mining Unit: An upgraded version of the SCV, it can be seen as a super-enhanced version of the SCV. It can operate normally in environments with gravity levels of up to tens of thousands of times higher, and it has the ability to mine most D9-level and lower resources.

Combat Unit: Not Jiang Chen's favorite mecha unit, but a small drone with a pointed cone shape, thirteen meters long, whose only weapon is a C1-level laser cannon.

The fuselage was designed to be thirteen meters long, just enough to accommodate the laser cannon, in order to be able to carry it.

In fact, with the technology Jiang Chen possesses, he could easily manufacture a smaller, more portable 'laser gun' with a shorter charging time.

However, considering the cost, Jiang Chen still chose the laser cannon, which was even less user-friendly.

For the same C1 level, the cost of a laser cannon is less than one percent of the cost of a laser gun.

Smaller size, faster charging speed, and more covert attack capabilities result in a cost difference of more than 100 times.

However, in terms of destructive power, the two are exactly the same, and the laser cannon even has a larger attack range.

This drone army, numbering in the tens of thousands, could easily slaughter any number of people gathered in the interdimensional realm, without the intervention of any powerhouse at the cosmic level or above.

The one-minute charging time is not important.

The drone's speed ensures that no martial artist below the cosmic level can catch it.

The laser cannon's range is also sufficient to achieve precise strikes from extremely long distances beyond visual range.

Of course, this special weapon can only be most effective in specific environments—such as the current World Within a World.

However, Jiang Chen hasn't decided yet whether to eliminate all other 'competitors'.

To monopolize the treasures of the inner world is certainly a good choice.

But Jiang Chen was unsure whether he had the ability to bear the corresponding risks.

Mingyu alone might not be able to protect them.

Even if Jiang Chen were to monopolize the treasures of the Realm Within a Realm, it is more likely that Ming Yu would also stand against him.

Unless Jiang Chen can find a more powerful 'backer'.

Jiang Chen had a vague idea about this, but he wasn't sure if it would succeed. He could only prepare first and then decide how to act based on the subsequent situation.

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Within and outside the boundary.

Just like in the original story, the various forces of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire gathered on Canglan Star, but at the entrance to the 'Thunder World', they were blocked by a domain lord of the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance.

'Qinya' has a very rigid personality, but her background is too powerful.

The higher-ups of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire were unwilling to offend her for the sake of a realm within a realm, and could only act in accordance with the rules of the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance.

However, given the power of these major forces, the resources they can mobilize are astonishing.

As orders were issued, countless stellar-level warriors quickly gathered from all parts of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, received their 'Apprentice Mercenary Assessment Missions,' and headed towards Canglan Star.

With the resources held by various forces, mobilizing a few million stellar-level warriors is not a difficult task at all.

Their purpose was not the assessment itself, but to use the assessment as a pretext to openly enter the inner realm and compete for the treasures inside.

This method is entirely in accordance with the rules of the Space Mercenary Alliance, and 'Kinya' will not stop it.

Millions of stellar-level warriors gathered on Canglan Star, entered the 'Thunder World', and formed armies.

However, this process will take some time.

Before that, the group of martial artists who entered the Realm Within a Realm were able to obtain considerable benefits within it.

At least for stellar-scale systems, this is a significant benefit.

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Somewhere within a realm, Luo Feng had just unearthed a cosmic crystal 'vein'.

"Now we have a total of 12000 cosmic crystals. This realm within a realm is truly a treasure trove!" Luo Feng counted the number of cosmic crystals and smiled with satisfaction.

With the detectors from the Meteorite Star, Luo Feng's efficiency in finding treasures was naturally much higher than that of ordinary people.

In addition, Moyun Teng is also skilled at excavating large quantities of treasures. Once he finds a 'vein', Luo Feng can loot it clean in a very short time.

In less than a day, Luo Feng already had 12000 cubic meters of cosmic crystals.

One cosmic crystal is equal to one thousand cosmic coins.

These 12000 cubic cosmic crystals represent 12 million cosmic coins, equivalent to nearly 40 billion Qianwu coins.

For a star-level planet, this is an absolutely astonishing fortune.

It should be noted that the legacy left to Luo Feng by his teacher, Hu Yanbo, is only worth 10 billion Qianwu coins at the stellar level, which is only a quarter of the harvest this time.

Cosmic Crystals are nothing more than the most common and worthless treasures within and outside the realm.

"We've collected over 300,000 Thunderstones. I wonder what they're used for. From what Ah Chen said, they're related to the real treasure within the realm?" Luo Feng spoke to Babata in his mind as he flew at high speed.

"I don't know. That guy's acting all mysterious. I always feel like he's hiding something big." Babata muttered, "You'd better be careful not to get tricked by him. He's obviously prepared this time. But if he wants to monopolize the treasure of the Realm Within a Realm, his strength is simply not enough. When we get out, there might be even bigger trouble."

Babata didn't know anything about the 'Lord of the Kabu Realm', but based on his experience adventuring in the universe, he naturally had some judgment about what might happen in the future.

Although they had only just entered the innermost realm, Babata was already advising Luo Feng to make as many preparations as possible.

Obtaining treasure is difficult, but keeping it is even more difficult!

“I have already contacted Lord Mingyu, but it’s hard to say whether he can be trusted…” Luo Feng frowned.

After only a brief moment of hesitation, Luo Feng put the matter aside for the time being and said, "Ah Chen clearly has a plan. We'll just listen to him. Our current task is to collect more cosmic crystals and thunderstones! Babata, quickly scout out any other areas nearby where cosmic crystals and thunderstones are concentrated!"

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Compared to Luo Feng, Hong and Lei Shen, as well as Luo Feng's two slaves, their plundering efficiency was much lower.

Not only is the detection range and accuracy of the detector worse, but the excavation efficiency is also slow, so they can only dig little by little using force weapons.

Even with all four of them combined, their efficiency couldn't reach one-tenth of Luo Feng's.

Even so, the gains they made were enough to excite them immensely.

However, major external forces acted swiftly.

Although Jiang Chen and others who entered the arena first seized the 'advantage,' just a few days later, a large number of stellar-level martial artists entered the arena, quickly making the inner and outer realms of the realm crowded.

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The core area of ​​the boundary within a boundary.

This place has long been surrounded by armies from various forces, with more than two million ninth-level stellar warriors gathered here. Ordinary independent warriors would be hunted down and killed by a large group of warriors if they got too close.

In a cave thousands of kilometers away from the core area, Jiang Chen, Luo Feng, and others gathered together.

Since a few days ago, the number of martial artists within the realm has been increasing. After reaching a certain limit, the group stopped acting separately and regrouped in order to survive safely in this chaotic situation.

"An army of over two million martial artists, though divided into several factions, is none of which we can contend with. If hundreds of thousands of martial artists were to surround us, we wouldn't even be able to survive, let alone compete for the treasures."

Hong was originally very ambitious and wanted to seize the treasures of the Realm Within a Realm, but the situation changed drastically in just a few days, which completely dispelled Hong's ambition. He no longer thought about how to seize the most precious treasures in the Realm Within a Realm, and only wanted to safely leave with the cosmic crystals he had collected in the past few days.

“We’ve collected quite a few cosmic crystals these past few days. If we stop here and leave now, that would be a good idea,” Thor agreed.

His gains were relatively small, but over the course of a few days, he still accumulated a considerable amount of cosmic crystals.

That's enough for him to cultivate to the cosmic level at least.

Thor felt very satisfied with this resource.

"Lord Mingyu said he could arrange for us to join the 'Northern Dragon City' team. However, if that happens, Lord Mingyu will have to take the lion's share of any treasures we obtain." Luo Feng looked at Jiang Chen and asked, "Achen, what do you plan to do?"

"No rush, let's wait until the treasure is revealed." Jiang Chen connected his consciousness to the virtual universe, but only glanced at it before quickly exiting.

Before coming to Canglan Star, Jiang Chen had already made plans for the treasures in the Realm Within a Realm.

But Jiang Chen wasn't sure if it would actually work out.

Jiang Chen doesn't even dare to try to make this happen; he can only wait.

Only when the true treasures within the realm appear, or rather, when the 'list' of treasures is published and widely disseminated, will Jiang Chen have the opportunity to try.

Luo Feng was used to Jiang Chen's style of only saying half of what he meant, so he didn't ask any more questions and waited patiently.

Hong and Lei Shen were both completely confused, but since Jiang Chen and Luo Feng had no intention of leaving, they had no choice but to stay with the two of them in the inner world.

Time passed little by little.

Finally, the struggle between various forces in the core area of ​​the realm within a realm has temporarily come to an end.

The Ninth Prince Brolin of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire intimidated others with his nine C2-level laser guns, thus gaining the right to open the treasure.

Outside that castle located at the core of the innermost realm.

The bodyguard who pushed open the door was instantly vaporized into ashes by the electric current surging from inside the castle, leaving only a suit of red-hot armor.

This unexpected turn of events surprised many of the warriors surrounding the castle.

But before they could react, the electricity outside the castle surged even more violently.

In a short time, the entire castle was bathed in lightning.

Suddenly, the castle gates opened.

However, the electric current outside the castle still prevented any martial artist from getting close.

"Hahahaha! Welcome everyone to the Realm Within a Realm. I have been waiting for this day for over ten million years!"

A deep, resonant voice rang out, echoing not only in the core area but throughout the entire realm within realm.

Jiang Chen and his group, thousands of kilometers away, also heard this somewhat crazy shout.

"Who is this person?!" Hong's eyes widened. "His voice can be heard throughout the entire realm. What kind of strength does he possess?!"

"Could it be that the 'Lord Kabu' who created the world within a world didn't die?" Thor thought of a possibility, and cold sweat instantly broke out on his forehead.

"Don't talk nonsense. The Thunder World has existed for over ten million years. A World Lord can't live that long." Babata suddenly appeared and said, "This voice doesn't sound like a living person, but rather like an AI. It's probably the auxiliary AI of the 'Kab World Lord' who died back then. After so much time, I wonder if this AI has evolved into a fully intelligent life form. If it has, that would be interesting. After holding back for over ten million years, who knows how monstrous it would become."

Millions of years of solitude...

Just thinking about it sent chills down Luo Feng's spine.

If it were an ordinary intelligent being without self-awareness, that would be fine. But if an intelligent life form with self-awareness were to be born, it would almost be inevitable that it would become insane and abnormal after being tormented by loneliness for millions of years.

The sound that had resounded throughout the entire realm within a realm disappeared.

However, outside the castle in the core area of ​​the boundary within a boundary, a virtual projection showed the image of an old man with a white beard appearing before the various forces.

"Little ones, you've come here because you want to obtain the treasure of the Realm Within a Realm, haven't you?"

"Yes, the master originally placed his treasure in a realm within a realm, and I was put in charge of guarding it."

"Master's treasures are plentiful!"

"Look!"

The white-bearded old man pointed to his side.

Endless light converged above the castle, forming a giant screen.

The screen displays a dazzling array of images of various objects.

Some of the people below, who had some knowledge of the treasure or had excellent eyesight, recognized some of the extremely valuable items.

"It's a legacy crystal ball!"

"That's the 'Heavenly Fire Wheel,' a fifth-tier Origin Force weapon, a treasure powerful enough for a World Lord to use as his primary weapon!"

"That's the 'Fruit of Life,' which can heal even the most severe injuries with just one! This 'Lord Kabu' died without even having a chance to eat the 'Fruit of Life,' leaving it in the treasure!"

The leaders of each faction went mad.

Although they all knew that the most precious treasures would never fall into their hands.

But even just a sip of soup is an incredible opportunity for these stellar-level 'little guys'!

“Master has many treasures. I’ve broken them down, and there are a total of 68 types and 312 items.”

The white-bearded old man pointed, and a list appeared on the screen.

No. 1: The complete set of spatial secret techniques' inheritance crystal ball is deposited in the bank's account (triple account).

No. 2: Owner's bank account number

No. 3: Domain Lord-level Bloodline Potion (one serving)

……

No. 68: Tier 5 Force Weapon Heavenly Fire Wheel (one piece)

……

As the list appeared, the expressions of the martial artists grew increasingly excited.

Many people also immediately contacted the forces behind the scenes through the virtual universe to spread the news from here.

Although Jiang Chen and the others were not present, they obtained a list of treasures from 'Ming Yu' through the virtual universe.

Upon seeing the list, Jiang Chen smiled and said, "Jarvis, Babata, you two keep watch. Luo Feng, you and I will enter the virtual universe. Whether we can take away a large number of treasures this time depends on you!"