Comprehension Ability: I Forge a Villainous Longevity Family

Chapter 655: Chapter 490: Survival of the Fittest? Seeking Benefit and Avoiding Harm!

Before Chen Zhixing came to the Celestial Profound Realm, he imagined that this trip might involve danger, or perhaps an opportunity. However, he never thought that in this decaying world of the Cosmic Realm, the World Consciousness would act in the role of a merchant.

Selling goods in exchange for resources, and occasionally even acting as a slave-hunting team.

Is this something a normal person could think of?

No, is this something that would appear in a normal world?

Yes!

After understanding life forms, Chen Zhixing was informed that roles like it were not lacking in the entire Star Realm. After all, no one wants to engage in a senseless battle with strangers upon first meeting. So as long as it is discovered that communication with the other party is possible, they generally prefer to trade for the resources both parties need, rather than engaging in total slaughter and plunder.

After all, when cooperation and mutual benefit are possible, why go to the extent of life and death?

In the boundless Star Realm, it is not just you and him.

The concept of the dark forest is merely a tale for the not-so-bright to hear in line with political correctness, the true golden rule has long been told to the world by a great figure.

Making many friends and few enemies is the true path to the pinnacle!

"So, when you first appeared in the Cosmic Realm, the Watchers were truly surprised. We couldn’t understand where your hostility towards Cosmic came from. However, after several encounters, we discovered that you came from the Celestial Profound Realm and were beings capable of normal communication, which led to this meeting."

Under a delicate ginkgo tree, the life form and Chen Zhixing sat opposite each other conversing, with even a pot of tea brewed before them.

"In fact, the Cosmic Realm has had similar trades with the Celestial Profound Realm several times before. The earlier exchanges were gains for both sides. However, never before had beings of your caliber personally visited Cosmic, and back then you showed little interest in the Divine Kingdoms left by the Ancient Gods."

"Is that so? That shouldn’t be, Cosmic Heavenly Dao, you should be aware, the Power of Rules within those floating lands above you is something that can instantly enhance the cultivation of our Celestial Profound Realm cultivators. Did none of the previous visitors from the Celestial Profound Realm ever discover this?"

"Uh... you might call me Sos, yes, Sos, the name I defined for myself." It seems always being addressed as Heavenly Dao causes the life form some distress. After stating their name, Sos continued, "Mr. Chen, you are mistaken. In truth, although the Ancient God’s Kingdoms contain the Power of Laws, these powers belong to the Cosmic Realm. I don’t understand your peculiar idea that Celestial Profound Realm cultivators could absorb this Power of Rules to enhance your cultivation, but Mr. Chen, even if I granted you access to absorb it all, what would it benefit you?"

"What do you mean?" asked Bai Yu, frowning as she sipped her tea, sensing something was amiss.

"This is the Cosmic Realm, and the rules generated here naturally only apply here. Unless you are willing to stay, any enhancement would be meaningless to you." As Sos spoke, they spread their hands to show their candidness.

"Hmm?" Bai Yu’s eyes widened at his words and she turned to look at the silent Chen Zhixing, her beautiful brow furrowing, "Did you know about this too?"

"I just found out." Chen Zhixing replied with no expression as he took a sip of his tea.

But Bai Yu clearly did not believe him!

"Since you knew, why did you still come to the Cosmic Realm and even come up with this reason to lure others here?"

"Don’t accuse me without reason. I never asked you to help bring anyone. I merely said if your Immortal Ascension Sect plans to explore Cosmic, we could go together and be allies within the Cosmic Realm, helping each other."

"You’re lying, you clearly... clearly...."

Bai Yu’s refutation got stuck in her throat. She recalled that it was Chijiu, not Chen Zhixing before her, who mentioned that the Cosmic Realm possessed Divine Power that could be absorbed to enhance cultivation!

Not to mention, Chijiu was not wrong. The Cosmic Realm indeed houses Ancient God Kingdoms that can be used for absorbing to enhance cultivation. It just wasn’t stated that the enhancement from the Power of Rules wouldn’t apply in the Celestial Profound Realm, and thinking it over, this could probably cause Celestial Profound Realm cultivators to encounter conflicting rules, resulting in chaos and leading to the breakdown or deformity of Tao Fruit!

This potential consequence is clear!

Under rule conflict, forcibly absorbing would inevitably lead to chaos!

"Ms. Bai, although I don’t know what you’re discussing, I must remind you that you are not the first Celestial Profound Realm cultivators to reach the Cosmic Realm. In fact, regarding the Immortal Ascension Sect where you hail from, they’ve explored the Cosmic Realm no less than three times already. Presumably, your sect is aware of the general situation within the Cosmic Realm."

Apparently noticing the awkward atmosphere, Sos spoke up again.

It seemed that Sos didn’t want Bai Yu and Chen Zhixing to come into conflict.

"I know, I know, thank you for the reminder, Mr. Suona!" Bai Yu replied to Sos among her conversation with Chen Zhixing, then turned back to fiercely confront Chen Zhixing, "Chen Zhixing, you definitely knew all along! Why didn’t you warn me? Are you plotting something against me, or are you scheming against my Immortal Ascension Sect...?"