81: Folding space

Chapter 81: Folded Space

"Is there a big difference between a Level 0.93 civilization and a Level 0.94 civilization?" Xu Jingzhe asked, puzzled.

System: "Ding. That is natural. There is at least a gap of several decades."

"Only those standing at the very pinnacle of technological advancement know the true extent of the difference."

"But, it is said that the rapid development of technology on Blue Star has only lasted a hundred years, especially since the emergence of abilities was the result of nuclear experiments. Could such ancient ruins truly exist?" Xu Jingzhe asked again.

This had already touched upon his knowledge blind spot.

System: "Ding. Have you ever considered that Blue Star is actually many times larger than you think?"

"It might even be larger than the sun you see?"

Xu Jingzhe paused, then quickly said, "Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

System: "Ding. Why is it impossible?"

"This..." Xu Jingzhe was momentarily speechless.

In his inherent impression, Blue Star was already very large.

System: "Ding. According to written records, humans only truly established 'nations' and dynasties about five thousand years ago."

"So, did humans exist before these records? Were there technologically advanced civilizations?"

"If there were no highly advanced civilizations, how did these ruins come to be?"

"For ruins that existed ten thousand years ago, is ten thousand years exactly ten thousand years, or is it a hundred thousand years, or maybe a million years? Do you know?"

"Blue Star has existed in the universe for billions of years, yet civilization has only existed for a few thousand years. Don't you find that laughable?"

Xu Jingzhe opened his mouth wide. Who would think about such things for no reason?

Only someone bored out of their mind.

"But, if Blue Star is truly many times larger than it is now, as you say, where did the 'old' Blue Star go?" Xu Jingzhe turned into a highly inquisitive person, genuinely knowing nothing.

The orphanage did not teach much of this knowledge; he learned it all by using his phone to bypass restrictions.

System: "Ding. Have you heard of Folded Space?"

"No need to ask, you definitely haven't."

The System answered its own question.

"Ding. The so-called Folded Space is simply folding the original space."

Xu Jingzhe: "..."

Thank you so much.

System: "You truly are a useless teammate. You know how to fold clothes, right? You know how to fold a quilt? Just understand it that way."

"Is it... like the feeling of a 'Restriction' in fantasy novels?" Xu Jingzhe tried to understand based on his own knowledge.

System: "Ding. You can think of it that way."

"Then tell me, are the ten-thousand-meter skyscrapers in Kunlun also Folded Space?"

"Where are you?"

"Hey, playing dead again?"

"It plays dead whenever I ask about something important."

Xu Jingzhe felt helpless. This damned System seemed to desperately avoid certain topics.

On Lu Xiaoxiao's side, the group had reached an agreement.

Since it involved technological level civilization, they had no reason to refuse.

Furthermore, Zhou Bo had said that not many people knew about these ruins yet.

That was why he invited some Contaminators whose strength was lower than his to explore with him; not to mention whether he would steal their gains.

At the very least, he wouldn't be ambushed himself.

Even if you manage to acquire good things, you need to be alive to spend them.

"Er Gou, you and Maozi go catch something to eat, catch a lot. It is a rare pleasure to share food with these beautiful ladies," Zhou Bo instructed.

"No need. People from the Chemical Zone cannot eat food from the Pollution Zone."

"Finish eating quickly and head to the ruins. Don't waste time." Lu Xiaoxiao frowned.

When people from the Chemical Zone hunt Contaminators in the Pollution Zone, they will not eat any food or drink any water from the Pollution Zone, as that would be harmful to their bodies.

Especially those who follow the path of body refinement using the Old Art are even more wary of such food.

Zhou Bo smiled, and the moment he turned his head, there was a lustful gleam in his eyes.

The fish had taken the bait!

Then he would acquire both the people and the wealth.

After eating, the group set off. Xu Jingzhe followed behind, maintaining a distance of about seven miles from them.

Furthermore, the deeper they went, the closer he had to get, as the signal interference in the depths was too severe.

These people moved quickly, having traveled five or six hundred miles by dawn.

If Xu Jingzhe's body had not been modified by the Lycanthropic Parvovirus, he certainly would not have been able to keep up.

Zhou Bo was very familiar with this area. Even during the day, he stuck to obscure corners and hidden spots, avoiding powerful Contaminators and preventing delays.

In the Pollution Zone, there are no rules, no laws, only the veneration of strength and slaughter.

Two Contaminators who have never met might start fighting just because they looked at each other. It is also possible that someone thinks you are too ugly and wants to slap you twice.

In the Pollution Zone, the attitude one adopts to survive is entirely based on personal preference.

Of course, the strong are the exception.

Contaminants who have existed for thirty years or more generally have their own territory. While it is not a place where skyscrapers stand shoulder to shoulder, their living environment is definitely not poor.

Moreover, they can set their own rules. Contaminators who do not obey the rules will be killed.

Die!

They traveled for five days without encountering danger.

Even if they could not avoid some Contaminators, both sides remained very restrained upon seeing each other.

The other side was wary because this group had many people.

Lu Xiaoxiao and her companions were rushing against time.

"Little man, according to our estimate, we will reach the ten-thousand-year-old ruins in about one more day. Protect yourself well," Ye Zi said softly, walking at the very back.

"You all be careful too. I will protect you from behind."

Xu Jingzhe's voice reached Ye Zi's ears, and she smiled sweetly.

Little man, he is truly wonderful.

In the afternoon, the number of Contaminators they encountered clearly increased. Since the ruins had appeared, it was impossible for only Zhou Bo to know about them; no one was uninterested.

The only thing was that these people had a tacit understanding not to inform the Contaminants.

Because everyone knew that if the Contaminants showed up, there would be nothing left for them.

Xu Jingzhe had the System's scene simulation, so ordinary people could not detect him.

He had already spotted several snipers, some from the Pollution Zone and some from the Chemical Zone.

He sighed inwardly. It would likely not be so simple to take anything away from the ruins.

A bloody storm was unavoidable.

"Thud!"

Just then, the people ahead suddenly started fighting.

It was a Contaminator and a small team from the Chemical Zone.

It was simply because one member of the team mocked the Contaminator's appearance, and the Contaminator, who had endured it for a long time, finally attacked.

"Screw you! I've put up with you for long enough. People from the Chemical Zone dare to come here to fight for the ruins? You must think your life is too long!" Wang Huan said while rubbing his fist.

The person he had just exchanged blows with had a technologically modified body; both of his arms were alloy.

It was just that the hardness of the alloy was unknown.

The blue-eyed, blonde-haired Gaia was not afraid. He said, "What does the Pollution Zone matter? You are nothing more than the cattle and sheep we raise."

"When we are in a good mood, we come to hunt you and obtain pollution core."

"When we are in a bad mood, we still come to hunt you and obtain pollution core."

Gaia did not hide this statement, and many Contaminators heard it.

They all looked sideways, their eyes deep and meaningful.

However, seeing the excellent equipment and modified bodies of the four people, they temporarily chose silence.

They were here for the ruins, and confronting this group now was inappropriate.

"Heh heh heh..." Wang Huan sneered and shouted, "Then I'll fight you and scout the way for my brothers in the Pollution Zone!"