"They have left Earth." Zhu Wenrui dropped a bombshell of news.
"What? Why did they abandon Earth? What if those aliens come back?" The Chinese Leader was taken aback.
Zhu Wenrui quickly reassured him and the group he brought along, "No, they haven't abandoned Earth. Leaving the world is for the good of Earth; they have gone to the Interstellar Alliance Administration to register Earth. Once Earth joins the Interstellar Alliance, it will be protected by its laws. If any advanced civilization invades Earth in the future, we can directly appeal to the Interstellar Alliance for protection and sanctions against the invaders."
Everyone's eyes lit up at this news; if it succeeded, Earth would be completely safe!
"Thank you, esteemed ones!" Everyone sincerely expressed their gratitude to the two high beings they had never even met.
At that moment, the two high beings they spoke of were having tea and chatting with Jia Qianjun and Long Wenwen aboard a Starship. The Starship was purchased by Hanno and Elder Brother Li during their time in the interstellar world for interstellar travel; it was one of the most advanced Starships at that time, with speeds rivaling that of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.
"How is the injured Cultivator?" Hanno asked to break the silence.
Jia Qianjun replied, "Isn't that obvious? With me around, what can't be handled?"
Hanno said, "I'm just trying to find a topic to discuss."
"If you're looking for a topic, I'm actually very interested in your Starship and mechas. The interstellar world you visited must have been fascinating, right? Give me the coordinates; once we finish dealing with Earth's matters, I'll take Wenwen there to unwind," Jia Qianjun said.
Hanno provided Jia Qianjun with the coordinates of the interstellar world. "That world is quite nice; I've missed it after being away for so long."
She turned to Elder Brother Li, "After this matter is settled, let's go back to the interstellar world and see if Sun Yuqin and the others are still alive."
Having become Sages, they possessed the ability to tear through space and traverse time.
"The lifespan of interstellar beings is long; Sun Yuqin is a Grandmaster-level expert whose lifespan exceeds a thousand years. He definitely won't die so early," Elder Brother Li remarked.
Hanno added, "That's true. When we visit them again, I wonder if they'll still recognize us?"
Elder Brother Li replied, "Our souls are powerful enough to influence our bodies after crossing over; our appearances will be similar. Although they may not be certain, they will definitely have their suspicions."
Hanno smiled, "I really want to see their expressions at that time."
Elder Brother Li looked at Hanno with a doting smile, remaining silent.
Jia Qianjun pouted and turned to find Long Wenwen to show off their affection.
The Starship was set to autopilot, sailing through the cosmos, and in no time, they had exited the solar system. The universe was indeed vast, and it was a pity that humanity on Earth explored space leisurely. Within the Galactic System, there were numerous civilizations, most of which were Fourth-Level Civilizations. These civilizations had branches of the Interstellar Alliance that accepted nearby civilizations for registration into the alliance. Hanno did not allow the Starship to stop at these civilizations because according to the laws of the Interstellar Alliance, one must become a subordinate of the civilization they were in based on its level. No matter how backward Earth was, with the three Sages protecting them, how could they possibly become a vassal of another civilization? Even if they were to become a vassal, it would have to be of a top-tier civilization. Thus, they passed through Fourth-Level Civilizations, Fifth-Level Civilizations, Sixth-Level Civilizations... heading straight for the Tenth-Level Civilization.
Each civilization had its own unique characteristics; however, in order to register as quickly as possible, they did not stop to appreciate them. They decided that once Earth was registered in the Interstellar Alliance, they would leisurely return home while enjoying their journey back.
There was only one Tenth-Level Civilization in the entire universe, located in the Diamond Star System. Unlike Earth, which had only one planet, the Tenth-Level Civilization encompassed the entire Diamond Star System, which was twice as large as the Galactic System.
As soon as they entered the Diamond Star System, Hanno and Elder Brother Li felt a long-lost sense of familiarity. This Diamond Star System resembled the interstellar world they had once lived in very much; even the power systems and technological advancements were similar. However, there was one notable difference: the food in the Diamond Star System was terrible compared to that of the interstellar world and even worse than what could be found on Earth, where food enthusiasts gathered. This was likely because this world had experienced turmoil during its development; many cooking methods had been lost and numerous ingredients had become extinct. The Tenth-Level Civilization had introduced ingredients from other civilizations, but those ingredients did not suit this star system's inhabitants' tastes. As a result, they grew tired of their native foods and sought out alien restaurants to try different cuisines.
The headquarters of the Interstellar Alliance was located in the capital city of the Diamond Star System; however, four offices were established at the far edges of the star system. Due to a long absence of new civilizations registering, these offices seemed almost deserted. The staff's attitude towards Hanno and his companions was very lazy and perfunctory; how could residents of the high-and-mighty Tenth-Level Civilization pay attention to mere locals? Those locals would only bow and scrape before them; weren't they just playthings? Unfortunately for them this time, they had kicked a steel plate.
Hanno kicked a large hole in the front desk made of unique Alloy from the Tenth-Level Civilization and said with a smile, "What did you say? Please repeat that; I didn’t hear you clearly."
The staff member gasped; although this Alloy was merely civilian-grade, it was incredibly sturdy—only someone with strength above Level Nine could damage such material. So these individuals from a local area possessed individual strength comparable to Level Nine experts? The staff member, who only had Level Five strength, wiped sweat from his brow and immediately improved his attitude.
"May I ask for your civilization's name?"
"Earth?"
"Please submit your civilization's technological data for evaluation!"
Hanno handed over a compilation of basic technological data from Interstellar Civilization that Earth could master thoroughly within ten years based on its current research capabilities.
The staff member entered the data into the Light Brain and quickly reached a conclusion: "Fourth-Level Civilization technology level. This level is already capable of interstellar travel; you should be able to contact nearby civilizations. Why have you only come to register now?"
Hanno smiled, "It's because our planet is so remote, and there are only humans living here, so we had no idea that other civilizations existed. It wasn't until recently when we were invaded by people from a Fourth-Level Civilization that we learned about the existence of so many civilizations and the Interstellar Alliance in the universe."
"It seems you were victorious," the clerk stated with certainty. It made sense; if Earth had lost, it would have surely become a slave planet for the other side, and they wouldn't be here registering with a Tenth-Level Civilization.
"By luck, by luck!" Hanno replied with a grin. However, his demeanor suggested anything but luck; he appeared to have an expression of "as it should be," which made the clerk even more cautious. When it came time for the power level test, the clerk directly contacted the office's most powerful and authoritative director, Master Castor, to conduct the test for Earth’s representatives. This was also meant to put Hanno and his group in their place, reminding them that there were stronger beings beyond their own planet and that the Tenth-Level Civilization was not their home; many here were far more powerful than they were!
Master Castor was a master of Fifteen Levels, a revered figure throughout the galaxy. He had come to work in this remote department simply to find a quiet place to cultivate, hoping to break through to a higher level. Otherwise, why would he abandon the bustling life of the capital star to come to such a desolate place?
After receiving the notification, Master Castor quickly arrived. He was very curious about this new civilization; however, this curiosity was reserved for civilizations with exceptionally strong individual powers. He hoped to learn about their Cultivation Method and experiences from the natives of this new civilization to aid his own cultivation—this was the primary reason Master Castor chose to work at the office. Over the past century, he had acquired Cultivation Methods from three civilizations; two of them were useless to him, while one helped him break through to Sixteen Levels. Therefore, upon hearing that another new civilization had arrived, Master Castor rushed over immediately.
"Are you from a new civilization?" Master Castor glanced at Hanno and his three companions. To him, Hanno, Elder Brother Li, and Jia Qianjun seemed no different from ordinary people, and he quickly overlooked them. However, Long Wenwen gave him a sense of unease. A master—this was a great master who seemed even more powerful than himself; she was definitely not someone at just Level Nine like the clerk.
Caster's brows furrowed. Seeing Long Wenwen's strength made him even more eager for Earth’s Cultivation Method. However, how could he ask for it if he couldn't defeat her? Previously, when representatives from three other civilizations came, they were no match for him; he simply intimidated them into handing over their Cultivation Methods willingly. But this time was different—he couldn't overpower her!
Caster's thoughts raced through his mind in an instant as he put on a friendly expression. "You must have come from a distant star system; it must have been quite a journey! Come with me to test your strength!"
Unbeknownst to him, his earlier frown had not gone unnoticed by Hanno and his companions. They exchanged glances; while their demeanor remained friendly, they had already begun to regard Caster with caution.
The one chosen for the strength test was Long Wenwen; Hanno and his companions certainly wouldn’t intervene so as not to frighten their friends from the Tenth-Level Civilization. However, even Long Wenwen startled Alice, the clerk following behind Caster: "An Emperor-Level Expert!"
Incredible! An Emperor-Level Expert had emerged from a low-level civilization—this was truly astonishing!
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