122: Chapter 122 The So-Called Shackles, Black Chenyi!

Hearing this answer,

Li Fan couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.

If there wasn't enough energy, then many features of this spaceship probably couldn't be used either.

And upon hearing the term 'Shackles Passage' from Skin Bear,

Li Fan couldn't help but feel puzzled and immediately continued to inquire.

Skin Bear patiently explained:

“There are countless races and countless civilizations in the universe, and life-bearing planets are born every moment.”

“And for these life-bearing planets to step into the Great Universe, they must pass the Primary Civilization Assessment. Only by passing the assessment can they be incorporated into the cosmic civilization and have a chance at eternal existence.”

“To explain the Shackles Passage in simpler terms, you can understand it as a giant bubble containing your planet. This bubble isolates you from the Great Universe. No matter how much you explore, you cannot reach the Great Universe, thus forming the shackles. If you can pass the assessment, this bubble will be pierced...”

“As for when this Civilization Assessment was established, who set it up, the most widely accepted view currently is the Will of the Universe. However, this statement completely lacks any supporting evidence; it's purely speculation.”

...

Listening to Skin Bear’s explanation,

Li Fan was once again shocked, but at the same time, he developed immense anticipation for the vast cosmic civilization Skin Bear spoke of.

“So that’s how it is. No wonder many probes, even after flying for tens of billions of light-years, couldn't encounter any extraterrestrial life.”

Li Fan now understood some of the exploration experiment results from many scientists on Blue Star.

Turns out they were being isolated.

Immediately after,

Li Fan thought of some other questions,

“Then how did you and your master arrive at our Blue Star? Didn't you say the Shackles Passage wasn't open?”

“Also, how did you end up on Blue Star, and even land in this secret realm?”

Skin Bear replied instantly,

“This Shackles Passage offers no obstruction to civilizations and life forms already recognized by the Great Universe.”

“We were merely escaping and accidentally crashed here.”

“As for why it was in the secret realm, I cannot answer that either. Perhaps it was the arrangement of the Will of the Universe, or perhaps it was just coincidence.”

This explanation clearly left Li Fan feeling a bit speechless, yet deeply shocked.

The original owner of this spaceship was already that terrifyingly powerful,

yet still ended up fleeing?

Just how monstrous must the opponent have been?

The more he asked, the more he felt the insignificance of Blue Star.

Taking a deep breath,

Li Fan decided not to ask any more questions about the universe.

Because based on Skin Bear’s answers, what he needed to consider most right now was the issue of the Civilization Assessment.

If the humans of Blue Star failed the assessment, they would be erased by the rules of the universe.

The sea of stars would then belong to those Oceanic Alien Races.

Understanding so much now was meaningless.

“With the spaceship’s current energy, what else can it do? Can it fly for a short period?”

“Or perhaps, can it shrink or something?”

Li Fan decided to ask something practical.

Now that he had this spaceship, if he couldn't use anything on it and couldn't fly it, it would be completely useless.

That would mean the spaceship would have to remain in this secret realm.

“The energy is extremely low currently, spatial jumps are impossible. If it’s just simple cosmic navigation, the maximum range is three million kilometers.

Shrinking is not possible, but it can use spatial folding once to seal the spaceship within a small space for easier carrying.”

“If Master wishes to utilize the facilities on the spaceship, I suggest spatial folding. The energy consumption for folding is far less than for spatial jumps. This way, the remaining energy can support the operation of some cultivation chambers.”

Hearing this, Li Fan's face lit up with joy,

especially the latter suggestion.

To be honest, he didn't need the spaceship for flight or spatial jumps right now; their practicality was too low.

What he needed was to be able to take the spaceship away and use that gravity chamber.

Any other usable functions could wait until the energy was fully replenished before he explored them.

“Then let’s adopt the suggestion you proposed.”

“But before that, I want to experience the gravity chamber first.”

Li Fan nodded, looking forward to it.

In response, Skin Bear was very cooperative.

After scanning Li Fan's physical strength, it adjusted the most suitable multiplier for him.

Compared to the gravity chamber at the base,

this one was much more spacious, and its technological feel was several levels higher.

Of course, the most important thing was the function that could match the gravity multiplier to his physical strength.

Previously, at the base, he had to test the levels bit by bit himself.

But here, with Skin Bear's adjustments, his training could achieve optimal results.

...

Soon after,

after training at the limit for over two hours,

Li Fan was nearly exhausted.

Fortunately, his space ring already contained a large stack of supplements.

A moment later, Li Fan received timely replenishment.

Just as Li Fan was resting,

Skin Bear reappeared before him.

“Master, there are similar recovery supplements inside the spaceship. Besides recovery, they also have a certain effect of strengthening the physique. However, considering Master’s current physique, they cannot be used; there is a risk of explosive death.”

“Therefore, you might consider the nutrient capsule, which would be very beneficial for Master right now.”

As soon as this was said,

Li Fan shot up instantly.

Good heavens, he almost forgot about the supplies on the spaceship.

So, Li Fan quickly asked Skin Bear to list all the usable supplies on the spaceship.

But soon,

the results Skin Bear provided left him very disappointed.

There were indeed some supplies on the spaceship, such as energy stones similar to beast cores, various recovery supplements, and even some rare ingredients and cultivation methods from the universe.

But he basically couldn't use any of these things.

“Master, you are too weak. It’s better to use the nutrient capsule first.”

That’s right.

Skin Bear’s sentence explained everything.

He was too weak right now.

He hadn't reached the threshold required to use them.

Faced with this, Li Fan could only twitch his mouth in frustration and remain silent.

However, it wasn't a huge problem.

Becoming stronger was something that happened gradually.

But speaking frankly, the feeling of guarding a mountain of gold yet being unable to use it was truly unpleasant.

“If these consumable supplies can’t be used, and the weapons can’t be used either, are there any defensive items?”

Li Fan was still somewhat unwilling to give up and finally asked one last question.

Skin Bear paused for a moment, then said, “There is one!”

Hearing this, Li Fan’s eyes lit up.

Finally, there was something he could use.

Immediately, Skin Bear transmitted the usable item over.

It was a piece of thin, pitch-black clothing.

“This is the black morning robe. It was bought by the grandson of one of Master’s inferior slaves back then. Unfortunately, he died from an accidental cough from Master before he could wear it. This garment is extremely low-grade, but it still offers some defensive capabilities.”

Hearing this, Li Fan’s originally very curious mood plummeted to rock bottom.

Good heavens.

The origin of this thing was truly too shabby.

“Forget it, if it’s too weak, it’s meaningless,”

Li Fan waved his hand helplessly.

However, Skin Bear continued, “Weakness is relative. This garment still has significant use for you right now, Master. You can try it.”

Clearly, these words were unpleasant to hear, but they seemed to be the truth.

“Then tell me, what level of attack can its defense resist? Can it withstand a Quasi-God?” Li Fan continued to ask.

“I haven't had contact with other humans on this planet, so I don't know the difference between the grades established by this planet's civilization and the grades in the universe, so I cannot make a judgment.”

“But based on Master’s current abilities, this black morning robe can completely ignore Master’s own attacks,” Skin Bear patiently explained.

Hearing this,

Li Fan’s mouth twitched.

It was still so unpleasant to hear!

But it sounded somewhat useful.

So, Li Fan accepted the clothing.

The moment Li Fan put it on, the garment rapidly enveloped his entire body and then concealed itself beneath his skin.

From the outside, there wasn't the slightest trace visible.

At the same time, it didn't affect Li Fan's skin's tactile sensation with the outside world at all.

“Truly peculiar!”

Li Fan couldn't help but marvel internally.

This thing was considered trash by Skin Bear, but it seemed quite decent.

If he had the chance someday, he should test the defensive power of this thing!