Rebirth of the Super Battleship-Chapter 709: A Method to Change Luck Value
This self-proclaimed Level 7 Civilization of the microscopic direction revealed a great deal of information, yet much of it conflicted with what Xiao Yu already knew. Xiao Yu could not determine which parts were true and which were false. He could not even be sure whether this unknown existence was truly a Level 7 Civilization.
“What exactly is Luck Value?” Xiao Yu raised the most critical question.
“We can resolve some of your doubts, but you must agree to one condition.” this Level 7 Civilization said. “We ask that you abandon the pursuit of the Guardian Civilization’s fleeing fleet and let them escape. In exchange, we can hand you a bit of Level 7 Civilization technology and also answer some of your questions.”
“Level 7 Civilization technology.” The words made Xiao Yu instantly excited. After a brief thought, he agreed. “Fine, I can agree to this.”
To Xiao Yu, the only use for the Guardian Civilization’s fleeing fleet was to be devoured by the Specter companion and become its nourishment. There was still plenty of nourishment elsewhere in the Milky Way. It was not necessary to devour these intelligent beings of the Guardian Civilization. Exchanging them for Level 7 Civilization technology was a very worthwhile deal.
In fact, even if this Level 7 Civilization did not offer this condition and simply asked Xiao Yu to give up the pursuit of the Guardian Civilization, Xiao Yu would still agree. The situation was stronger than the person. Since this Level 7 Civilization could enter Xiao Yu’s absolute core without alerting him, there was a very high chance they also had the ability to destroy him. Xiao Yu had no choice but to agree.
“But why? Why do you want to stop me from wiping out the Guardian Civilization? What is your relationship with the Guardian Civilization?” Xiao Yu thought for a moment and asked this question.
“Very sorry, we cannot answer that. It involves certain secrets. We come from a distant extragalactic galaxy and our purpose is precisely this matter. After completing this matter we will leave the Milky Way. I suppose we will have no chance to meet again in the future, so you also need not worry that we have any subsequent conspiracies.” this unknown existence answered.
“Alright.” Xiao Yu hesitated slightly and gave up on continuing to press this question. He even vaguely thought of Chen Mo and of the mysterious invigilator. As for whether these existences were related, Xiao Yu truly had no way to be certain.
“Then please answer my question. What exactly is Luck Value?” Xiao Yu asked.
“Luck Value…” This Level 7 Civilization paused slightly, as if organizing its words. “Before answering this, let me ask you a question. Suppose at this moment a Level 6 Civilization launches an attack against you. Do you think this is a good thing or a bad thing? Does it indicate a lower Luck Value or a higher Luck Value?”
“I am now unquestionably at the peak of a Level 6 Civilization and have even defeated the Guardian Civilization. If a Level 6 Civilization were to reveal itself now and actively attack me, then for me it would be a good thing, because I could defeat that Level 6 Civilization in turn and thus obtain their technology. For me, that would indicate a higher Luck Value.” Xiao Yu answered.
“Then suppose when you were still a Level 5 Civilization, a Level 6 Civilization revealed itself and actively attacked you?” this Level 7 Civilization continued.
“When I was a Level 5 Civilization, that would definitely have been a bad thing.” Xiao Yu said. “As a Level 5 Civilization, I had no ability to contend with a Level 6 Civilization, and I might have been wiped out. That would indicate a lower Luck Value for me.”
“But you must understand, the event of a Level 6 Civilization actively revealing itself to attack you is constant. Regardless of which stage you are in, this event does not change. Yet why is it that at different stages, for you, one is taken as a sign of higher Luck Value and the other as a sign of lower Luck Value?” this Level 7 Civilization countered.
“Mm?” Xiao Yu hesitated for a moment and did not answer.
“There is no constant standard for good or bad. The key lies in oneself.” this Level 7 Civilization continued. “One event may be a bad thing for your current self, but for your former self it might have been a good thing. Therefore, our civilization believes Luck Value does not exist. The key lies in oneself.”
“This inference is somewhat forced.” Xiao Yu said. “I have always noticed that the Luck Value theory seems to be verifiable in many places. I once encountered a civilization. After I destroyed the main body of their civilization, their fleeing fleet experienced a series of events, such as being trapped by a black hole or discovering an abandoned small universe only to be targeted by another Level 6 Civilization, and so on. Are these not due to a lower Luck Value?”
Xiao Yu was naturally referring to the Pegasus Civilization.
“Hmm, but you might consider the question from another angle. Take the matter of encountering a black hole. During its prior development, this Level 5 Civilization certainly encountered black holes more than once. Why was encountering a black hole before not considered an indication of low Luck Value, while this time you label it as an indication of low Luck Value? So the key is still the self. Luck Value is illusory.”
“That still feels somewhat forced.” Xiao Yu silently shook his head. He could not accept this explanation.
“Very well, then another way to say it.” this Level 7 Civilization continued. “We can say Luck Value exists, but it is not what you understand. It is not some nebulous fate, nor some being secretly controlling your destiny. Again, the key is to look at yourself. Moreover, Luck Value can be changed. If your Luck Value falls to rock bottom, that does not necessarily mean you will perish. You still have a way to change the situation and raise your Luck Value.”
“There is a way to change it?” Xiao Yu’s spirit tightened. He thought of the former Micron Civilization and Specter Taihao. After the Micron Civilization died, because the Luck Value was too low, the Specter Race also fell into near extinction. If it had not become Specter Taihao, it would likely have died long ago. But according to this Level 7 Civilization’s current statements, Luck Value can also be changed. Would that not mean that if Specter Taihao had grasped this method back then, even if the Micron Civilization died, it could still have lived on well?
At the same time, Xiao Yu thought of another matter, namely the relationship between himself and the Specter companion. Putting aside the closeness of emotion, the greatest factor maintaining the relationship between the two was Luck Value. One thing had been basically confirmed, if the Specter Race died, Xiao Yu would also die due to an extremely low Luck Value; if Xiao Yu died, the Specter companion would also die. It was precisely this life-and-death bond that firmly maintained their relationship.
But if Luck Value could also be changed, would that not mean that the relationship and bond between himself and the Specter companion might be broken?
Xiao Yu did not know whether this would be a good thing or a bad thing.
“What is this method? How can Luck Value be changed?” Xiao Yu pressed tightly.
‘I must consider my own situation. For now, I had better not let the Specter know about this matter, or it could create a rift between us. I should first master this method. If unforeseen events occur in the future and the Specter dies, I must rely on this method to ensure my survival. Of course, if I ever fall into an inescapable, certain-death predicament, I will pass this method on to the Specter to ensure his survival.’ Xiao Yu thought silently.
“Unfortunately, we only know that such a method exists and that Luck Value can be changed, but we have not yet found that method.” this Level 7 Civilization answered. “We only know that this method is absolutely related to oneself.”
“You have not found this method yet? And it is related to oneself…” Xiao Yu thought with mixed feelings. “Very well, very well. This method can be left for me to seek in the future. I hope the day never comes when I must use it.”
“We have already placed some data concerning Level 7 Civilization technology in your brain. You cannot apply this technology for the time being, but it will greatly benefit your technological progress. You may be able to rely on these things to break through from a Level 6 Civilization to a Level 7 Civilization. Alright, do you have any other questions? If not, we will leave the Milky Way and head for another galaxy.” this Level 7 Civilization said.
“Questions? Yes.” Xiao Yu regained his senses, pondered silently for a moment, and asked, “What exactly is the great chasm between a Level 6 Civilization and a Level 7 Civilization? Why does such a barrier exist? What kind of form of existence is the Taihao Civilization, and what is the invigilator?”
