272: In parallel, your luck is one of a kind!

“Hello, Host. It’s a pleasure to serve you again.”

Hearing the System’s long-unheard voice, Lin Yang took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and slowly asked, “System, were you in hibernation this whole time?”

“Yes, Host.”

“Was it because of the forced jump last time that you were affected?” Lin Yang asked again.

“Responding to Host, forcibly activating the jump channel did indeed affect the System somewhat, but you don’t need to worry, the System has fully recovered.”

As expected!

Lin Yang sighed inwardly; the System’s hibernation during this period was indeed as he had previously guessed, due to being affected by forcibly activating the jump channel.

“Thank you.”

Afterward, Lin Yang sincerely thanked the System.

If the System hadn't risked hibernation to forcibly activate the jump channel, he would likely have been eliminated by that Fourth-Level Civilization guy.

“Host, there’s no need to be polite. Providing service to you is what the System should do.”

“Even so, thank you.” Lin Yang said again.

For the System to fall into such a long hibernation just to enable the jump, it was clear that the impact it suffered was by no means small.

The System deserved this gratitude!

“It is the System’s honor to receive the Host’s affirmation,” the System said.

Lin Yang couldn’t help but smile. Seeing that the System was indeed fine, he immediately asked, “System, the jump you forcibly activated last time, it should have been the shortest distance jump, right?”

“Yes, Host, the forcibly activated jump channel was for the minimum standard jump distance.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Yang sighed softly. He had guessed this before, and now that it was confirmed, he immediately said, “Then please scan the star System we are currently in. We seem to have jumped to an incredibly distant place.”

With that, Lin Yang briefly explained the situation over the past period to the System.

The System fell silent, and after a few minutes, it said, “Host, based on the System’s scan, an uncontrollable accident occurred during the jump process, leading to a failed normal jump.”

“Then where are we now? There’s no news of the Galaxy here at all.” Lin Yang’s main concern was this question.

“Responding to Host, combining the situation you described with the Apocalypse’s jump failure, after analysis by the System, it is believed that you should currently be within another parallel universe.”

“Within another parallel universe?” Lin Yang’s eyes narrowed. “What does that mean?”

“Responding to Host, due to your current technological civilization level being insufficient, you temporarily do not have the authority to know the advanced secrets of the universe. However, the System has detected that the Host’s current environment is special and meets specific conditions, therefore, some universe-related knowledge is being prematurely opened for the Host.”

The System spoke. Lin Yang was a little disappointed when he heard the first half of the sentence, but when he heard the second half, his spirits instantly lifted.

“Secrets of the universe? What secrets?” Lin Yang became curious.

“Responding to Host, the universe is not a singular existence. In fact, there are multiple different parallel universes.”

The System’s words surprised Lin Yang: “Parallel universes? Is it like the parallel world theory on Source Star?”

“Responding to Host, yes, but not entirely. The parallel world theory on Source Star is relatively thin, believing that parallel worlds are another replication of this world. However, in reality, the universe is boundless, just as there are no two identical leaves in the world, there are no two identical universes. Even if they are very similar, there will be subtle differences.”

“Oh…” Lin Yang’s eyes flickered slightly, and he then said, “So, this is another universe, and not an experimental field isolated by a super civilization?”

Although jumping to another parallel universe was incredible, compared to the experimental field speculation, the parallel universe outcome was clearly better.

The star crystal being called a star diamond, and the Tianji Federal Empire not recognizing the Apocalypse, along with other previously confusing and strange issues, were all explained at this moment.

Lin Yang inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief.

“Responding to Host, there is currently no more evidence, and the System cannot make a completely accurate judgment. The only thing that can be confirmed at present is that you are indeed within another parallel universe.”

“Alright, then how do we go home?” Lin Yang asked the most important question.

“Responding to Host, to traverse parallel universe worlds, one needs to calculate the position of the spatial barrier and then shuttle through it. However, the spatial barrier does not remain fixed in one place; it flows. Calculating the position of the spatial barrier is a rather troublesome problem.”

“Spatial barrier?”

“Yes, Host, the spatial barrier is the boundary of parallel universes, used to separate two parallel universe worlds and prevent chaos between them.”

“Isn’t this thing like a wall fixed in a certain place?” Lin Yang recalled descriptions from some novels, feeling a bit curious.

“No, Host. The spatial barrier is not like a wall; it is a flowing medium. It flows throughout the universe and also repairs weak spatial areas in parallel universe worlds to prevent alternation and chaos between them.”

“So, when the Apocalypse was jumping at that time, it must have collided with a flowing spatial barrier and then shuttled into this universe?” Lin Yang slowly said.

“Yes, Host, it can only be said that your luck is extremely good.”

“What do you mean?”

“Responding to Host, under normal circumstances, the probability of colliding with a spatial barrier is less than one in a quintillion. And even if by chance one collides with a spatial barrier, it is usually impossible to break through its obstruction and enter a parallel universe world.”

“Because the spatial barrier is a very advanced substance that cannot be easily breached. Yet, you not only collided with it but also inexplicably shuttled through the spatial barrier into a parallel universe world. This kind of luck is one in a million!”

“…”

Lin Yang was instantly speechless.

He didn’t know if the System was praising him or mocking him.

Then, Lin Yang pouted and directly asked, “Then you should be able to calculate the position of the spatial barrier, right?”

“Responding to Host, the System can calculate the position of the spatial barrier, but it will require a significant amount of time.”

“A significant amount of time? How much is that?”

“From a few months to several years, it varies!”

“That long?” Lin Yang was surprised.

“Yes, Host, the existence of the spatial barrier is extremely special, and it cannot be perceived by non-super civilizations. Therefore, calculations will take a bit longer.”

“Oh… If it takes a bit longer, then so be it, as long as we can go back.” Lin Yang didn’t say anything more.

It would be a blessing if he could go back!

“Host, there is actually a simpler method that can save a lot of time.”

“What method?”

“Host, the flow of the spatial barrier usually isn’t too fast. We can return to the spatial location where you first appeared in this universe to perform calculations. Do you remember the location information after the jump into this parallel universe world?”

Lin Yang immediately nodded: “I remember. The Apocalypse appeared outside the Li Clan’s resource planet at that time, and the Apocalypse is still inside that planet now.”

“That’s excellent, Host. You can first return to that planet, and then the System will perform preliminary calculations. Once the position of the spatial barrier is determined, we can then figure out how to shuttle through it!”