473: Chapter 473 Levels of Civilization Power

As the white light dissipated, a vast world appeared before Fang Bai’s eyes.

Mountain ranges lay across the land, and on the firmament above, a magnificent palace stood, with countless gigantic stars embedded in space, dazzling brightly.

"Is this... the Star Pavilion?"

Fang Bai was somewhat shocked.

As expected of a second-level civilization! This spectacular sight was impossible to behold on Blue Star.

Du Zun smiled and nodded, "That's right, this place is a self-contained realm called the Star Realm, and that palace is where the Star Pavilion is located."

Yi Mu’s eyes sparkled, "Wow! It’s been so long since I've been home!"

Du Zun glanced at Yi Mu, a smile appearing in his eyes.

"My master has already sent me a message, saying he will be back in two days."

Yi Mu exclaimed excitedly, "Really?! That’s great!"

Fang Bai also smiled.

At this moment, several auras simultaneously descended upon the scene.

Several figures came forward to greet them.

Leading them was a bald Middle-aged Man whose ears were also pointed; he was not human.

Fang Bai's attention was on the other party's aura.

Tenth Rank initial stage.

His cultivation was the same as Hei Sha’s.

The others had not reached the Tenth Rank; even in a second-level civilization, the Tenth Rank was not common.

That was truly an existence that could be considered among the ranks of the strong.

"Senior Brother Du, you're back!" the bald man said warmly.

Du Zun nodded and introduced Fang Bai, "This is Chi Yan, the Second Senior Brother of the Star Pavilion. Second Brother, this is Young Friend Fang Bai; he saved little Yi Mu."

Hearing this, Chi Yan's expression immediately softened, and he nodded kindly to Fang Bai, "Nice to meet you."

Fang Bai nodded.

Chi Yan looked at Du Zun and then said in a deep voice, "There's been a situation."

Du Zun was startled, and then his face darkened.

Because Chi Yan had just transmitted a message to him: Elaine was missing!

Du Zun looked at Yi Mu, a hint of worry appearing in his eyes.

Yi Mu tilted her head, asking curiously, "Senior Brother, what's wrong?"

Du Zun forced a smile, "Nothing, don't worry."

Yi Mu was puzzled and was about to speak when suddenly, her expression changed, and she swayed forward.

"Little Yi Mu!"

Du Zun's expression changed slightly, but Fang Bai was faster; he immediately caught Yi Mu.

With Yi Mu unconscious, everyone from the Star Pavilion was very worried.

Perhaps they all knew what Yi Mu represented.

Du Zun took Yi Mu, his expression extremely solemn, then he looked at Chi Yan, "I'll take little Yi Mu away for a moment. Please settle Young Friend Fang."

Chi Yan nodded, "I understand."

Du Zun nodded apologetically to Fang Bai, then left with Yi Mu.

Fang Bai was a little puzzled, "Brother Chi Yan, what's going on?"

Chi Yan laughed heartily, "Don't worry, this isn't the first time this has happened."

Fang Bai frowned.

Not the first time? Does Yi Mu often faint?

Chi Yan waved his hand, dismissing the disciples, then said to Fang Bai, "Brother Fang, I'll take you to your residence. You might have to stay here for a while."

Fang Bai nodded, "Okay."

He originally didn't plan to leave easily, so he accepted the offer.

Chi Yan took Fang Bai flying into the air. Along the way, Chi Yan asked, "Brother Fang reached the Tenth Rank at such a young age; you're truly gifted!"

Fang Bai smiled, "Just good luck."

Chi Yan sighed, "I cultivated for several hundred years to reach the Tenth Rank realm. I wonder if I can advance further in the future."

Several hundred years!

Fang Bai wanted to say that the old monsters in their Dragon Country also cultivated for several hundred years to barely reach the Ninth Rank, and might not even be able to break through to the Tenth Rank in the future.

The civilization's constraints were different; now, even with resources, it was difficult to make further breakthroughs, as they were already old.

Fang Bai didn't boast that he had only cultivated for a few years, otherwise, he was afraid others would treat him as a monster.

"By the way, Young Friend Fang, which faction are you from?" Chi Yan suddenly asked.

Fang Bai thought for a moment and said, "Actually, I'm a rogue cultivator."

"A rogue cultivator?" Chi Yan's expression instantly became strange. He said, "A rogue cultivator can cultivate to such a realm? Young Friend Fang, are you kidding me?"

Fang Bai gave a wry smile, "I really am a rogue cultivator."

He couldn't possibly say he came from a lower-level civilization, right?

That would be too valuable for research!

Chi Yan smiled, "It's not that I'm trying to test you, Brother. After all, anyone who has a good relationship with Yi Mu, we wouldn't doubt their character, I'm just curious."

Fang Bai nodded, "I understand, but what I said is also the truth. I don't belong to any faction. Of course, your Pavilion Master should be very clear about this."

"Pavilion Master?" Chi Yan was stunned for a moment, then asked in surprise, "You know our Pavilion Master?"

Fang Bai nodded, "Of course I know him. He saved me."

He briefly explained what had happened.

Chi Yan's expression became somewhat solemn, "You actually provoked the Evil Demon Clan?"

Fang Bai asked curiously, "What? Is this Evil Demon Clan very strong?"

Chi Yan nodded heavily, "Strong! Extremely strong!"

Fang Bai only knew that the Evil Demon Clan belonged to a second-level civilization and had guessed that they might be on the same level as the Moon Demon Clan and other second-level factions, but the truth was clearly not so.

Chi Yan explained, "Our star domain exists independently, and in second-level civilizations, there are many star domains; I don't know the exact number. Among second-level civilizations, there are also strengths and weaknesses between races. I'll simply divide them into three levels: lower, middle, and upper."

"Lower-level second-level civilization races usually only possess one to two Tenth Rank powerhouses. These races inhabit star systems. Middle-level civilization races, on the other hand, possess multiple Tenth Rank powerhouses, roughly three to five. These middle-level races dominate star systems, enslaving lower-level civilization races."

"As for upper-level civilization factions, they are even stronger, possessing no fewer than five super powerhouses, and they are the masters of the entire star domain, managing several star systems below them..."

Hearing this, Fang Bai asked, "Does the Star Pavilion belong to the upper level?"

Chi Yan nodded, "Yes, our Star Pavilion has five Tenth Rank combatants. Of course, it's also the fewest among the seven major factions."

"However, the overall strength of our Star Pavilion is at the forefront of the seven major factions!"

Fang Bai said, "Because of your Pavilion Master?"

Chi Yan revealed a smile, "That's right, our Pavilion Master's power is already unimaginably strong. Perhaps he has already touched the extreme limits of this civilization..."

Fang Bai was not surprised by this. After all, even the Tenth Rank late-stage Bone Demon was defeated by that Pavilion Master!

"Speaking of which, is the Evil Demon Clan also an upper-level faction?"

Chi Yan's smile faded, and his eyes grew more solemn, "Not quite. They are existences that stand outside the three levels!"

"The Evil Demon Clan alone has no fewer than ten Tenth Rank powerhouses! And each one is extremely powerful!"

"They are the transcendent overlords of the entire second-level civilization!"