I became a god by treasure hunting after arriving 500 years early-Chapter 399 - 298: Division of Civilization Levels_2
But!
Levels One through Three civilizations still fall only within the category of low-level civilizations...
It is only from Level Four to Level Six civilizations that one enters the category of mid-level civilizations.
The civilizations that manage to reach this stage are few and far between.
Only mid-level civilizations possess the opportunity to survive the catastrophes of an epoch.
An attack can be solved through unique technologies, but the paramount concern is survival.
Indeed, the greatest difference between Level Three and Level Four lies in the survival-focused Ideal Technology.
Only the living have a future.
Mid-level civilizations either have large-scale spatial abilities or methods of escape like drilling.
Therefore, the Shu Mi Dam Civilization believes that they were once a mid-level civilization. Even though they are now only a First-level Civilization, their ability to survive is not to be underestimated.
The Green Grass Civilization is strong, but it still does not belong to the category of high-level civilizations.
As for the legendary high-level civilizations... due to the loss of memories, information about this aspect is hardly conclusive.
The Great Lai Empire, the Gear Civilization - it’s impossible to judge whether they are mid or high-level.
In any case, thinking too far ahead is meaningless. What humans must do is to stabilize their footing and at least not waste the precious opportunities in the early epoch.
"According to this reasoning, are humans Level One or Level Two? They definitely don’t reach Level Three."
If we speak in terms of annual income, if the Tree of Life and the Opium poppy are not included, humans are actually just a little over Level One...
Poor!
Although there is Sky City, it wasn’t built by themselves; their industrial capability is abysmal. If you want humans to churn out a missile...
It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event!
"Alas!" Lu Yuan sighed deeply, "So after all this effort, we are just the lowest level, a First-level Civilization?"
"Despite having a Sky City, the hard power truly isn’t up to standard..."
So he couldn’t be bothered to fantasize anymore about how powerful the Great Lai Empire or the Gear Civilization might be. The current goal of the Human 18th Civilization is very simple—to gain industrial capability and become a modest Second-level Civilization!
And the so-called shortcut is naturally—trade!
But trade requires capital. Faced with poverty, the craftsmen are frantically producing, forging, sewing—creating as much as they can, even if they are starting from scratch.
Furthermore, like the other human cities, the scientists of Sky City did the same thing: they took stock of their assets!
And... city landing!
Until the second month, Sky City finally landed on a relatively flat plain.
"BOOM!"
When the earth suddenly bore the weight of 180 million tons of massive substance, it triggered a minor earthquake. The dust rose, creating a storm.
"Sky City, structural integrity intact... energy circuits being checked, minor damage in area B7."
"Electrical system intact..."
"Spiral engine shut down."
"No personnel casualties!"
Half an hour later, the broadcaster’s sweet voice rang out from the radio: "Dear citizens of Green City, hello, Sky City has landed smoothly."
"Due to the presence of unstable external factors, please limit your activities to within 10 kilometers of the city, and do not approach the areas where the Shu Mi Dam Civilization is active."
"There is no need for undue worry; we have established a stable diplomatic relationship with the Alien Civilization."
As the dust that filled the sky settled back down, some civilians soon stood on the loam, stomping their feet vigorously, breathing in the air of their homeland.
Humans are creatures that live on the earth, having flown in the sky for so long, returning to the ground always brings a profound sense of solidity.
"Hey!!" someone shouted loudly.
Their resonant voice carried far and wide in the outdoors...
Regarding the outdoor activities of the public, the upper council actually had some disagreements.
Part of the experts suggested confining citizens within the city would reduce many risks, after all, life had become prosperous nowadays, and there were far more entertainment activities than before.
Keeping everyone in the city saved a lot of trouble.
But there were also experts who believed that early exposure to the Pangu Continent might not be a bad thing.
The future environment would be harsh, and civilians could not always be protected; early exposure to the cruelty of nature might be beneficial.
There were even some more radical experts who proposed: all children, including those who had just graduated, must survive outdoors for a month!
Without some hardship, without being harassed by insects and rats for a month, one really couldn’t appreciate the warmth brought by civilization!
Lu Yuan didn’t judge this suggestion, he just paid it some attention.
In fact, deep down he also felt that outdoor survival courses were quite good... after all, Old Lu had struggled to survive for many years!
"And now the students are basically Level Two strong, they shouldn’t die so easily..."
Lu Yuan sighed lightly as he stood on the top of the Opium poppy tree, gazing at the vast, almost infinite world.
Ten kilometers away, there was a wide river that could conveniently replenish water sources.
The first batch of students participating in outdoor activities had their practical lessons here.
Boys and girls were playing joyfully by the water, unaware that if they failed to catch prey, they would face the fate of an empty stomach.
"A few days of hunger won’t kill them."
"Cry and no one will save you!"
Lu Yuan thought this maliciously yet also felt somewhat uneasy, "Lu Da, go and keep an eye on them from the shadows, don’t let them actually get eaten by crocodiles. Before anyone dies, don’t interfere. It doesn’t matter if someone loses a leg."
"Yes!" the Worm King replied as it flew away, flapping its wings.
This location was 60 kilometers away from the Safe Zone of the Rize Civilization and about 200 kilometers from the activity site of the Shu Mi Dam Civilization; if there were any risks, there was still quite some buffer time.
"Old Lu, the human asset inventory is done, and the city has been established," Old Cat said as he ran up the vines to the topmost layer. "When do you plan to trade? Your comrade, Mr. Cat, is getting quite anxious."
Ever since Old Cat learned about the Civilization Level distinction, he had been eager to advance to a Second-level Civilization.
They lacked nothing but industry.
"Right away, right away."
People spent the past month tallying up their existing assets.
The value of human souls totaled 293 Spirit Essence... mainly contributed by experts. (Excluding Lu Yuan and Conch’s soul values.)
The value of Divine Skills was 10,221 Spirit Essence, taking up the biggest share of immovable property.
The value of extraordinary plants and animals was about 233 Spirit Essence. (Tree of Life and Opium poppy tree not included.)
The value of extraordinary items created by humans over thirty years was 413 Spirit Essence, and this was tradeable. (Universal Factory, Magic Cube Energy, and Lu Yuan’s private property not included.)
In the National Treasury, the value of various materials was 512 Spirit Essence, which included the Turtle Shell of the Undying Giant Turtle (Rare Level), the leaves and heart of the Opium poppy tree, and treasures picked up along the way.
(Lu Yuan’s private items not included. There were also some private civilian items, not included.)
If you add the 90 won from gambling, the total comes to about 1000 Spirit Essence, which is all that humanity could trade at the moment!
Nearly forty years of accumulation! Averaging a bit over twenty-five per year!
Of course, these figures were calculated using the most basic Ideal Energy, and in the process of trading, there would usually be a bit of a premium, which would depend on negotiation skills and the two parties’ needs.
Lu Yuan looked at the asset list, and although he had a considerable fortune in his hands, these things couldn’t be revealed or used for trading...
He looked at Old Cat and said with a bitter smile, "Alas, indeed one can feel the poverty of humanity, but only have a vague sense of it."
"Only when we really tally up everything do we realize..."
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Old Cat shook his head and said, "Hold on... the leather from painted skin has the potential to make Mythical Equipment, which is another Level altogether. Once you expose that, it will be very dangerous. The vast Shu Mi Dam Civilization doesn’t even have Immortal Level equipment. Not even a price for it." (Note: Legendary < Epic < Immortal < Mythical)
Indeed, that book didn’t note the value of "Immortal," indicating it was a truly precious thing.
