Damn it, something's wrong with the gacha I got.

Since this world is both scientific and fantastical, there should be something like a spatial ring like those in novels, right?

After all, they're an interstellar civilization. Not to mention their advanced technology, they also have extraordinary things like the power of destiny. They should be able to create one or two of these things easily, right?

"What you're describing should only exist as a few experimental or rare items in the hands of geniuses. Whether it's the Star Peace Corporation or the Immortal Ship Alliance, large-scale space containment technology does exist and is widely used, but micro-space compression and containment technology like the one you mentioned is not widely adopted."

At this moment, Danheng walked over and slowly opened his mouth.

"Huh? Why is that? Did you guys go astray with your technology? But that shouldn't be the case! Don't those science fiction novels all say that interstellar civilizations can manipulate space with exquisite precision? This kind of space pocket technology isn't even widespread yet?"

Chen Bai was greatly surprised.

Dan Heng's lips twitched upon hearing this.

What do you mean by "small technology"? If it were really that easy to do, the Immortal Ship Alliance and the Star Peace Company would have already started mass production.

At that time, this technology was no longer just an experiment by geniuses, but a legitimate commodity!

Chapter 94 Phase Transformations and Sisskahl

"I can answer a few questions about that."

A gentle, smiling voice broke in.

Chen Bai turned his head and saw that Jing Yuan had finished his conversation with Fei Xiao and was walking slowly towards him.

Beside him followed Fei Xiao, whose expression still held a hint of regret, as if she had "missed the excitement," and her two subordinates.

Moze remained silent, while Jiaoqiu waved his fan, looking quite interested.

Fu Xuan followed behind, still maintaining the composure of a diviner, but his gaze had already fallen curiously on Chen Bai.

"Oh?" Chen Bai raised his eyebrows slightly. "I'd like to hear more details."

"The micro-space containment technology that Mr. Fang and Mr. Chen Bai mentioned is not absent from the Xianzhou."

Jing Yuan stopped, his silver hair shimmering faintly in the dim light. "But this kind of technology is often listed as the highest-level strategic reserve, and is rarely popularized among the common people. The fundamental reason is..." He paused slightly, the corners of his lips curving up slightly, "...that the cost is too high."

"Too high cost?" Chen Bai repeated, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

“Exactly.” Jing Yuan nodded, his tone calm and composed, and explained the key points in detail. “Regardless of which faction you belong to, the techniques involving [spatial folding], [spatial containment], and [spatial compression] are all high-level skills that touch upon the level of laws. It’s not as simple as compressing and folding space; it also requires finding or creating a suitable 'carrier' to stably support that fragmented spacetime—the technical threshold for this is as high as the sky.”

He slightly raised his gaze and continued explaining:

"Within the Immortal Ship Alliance system, the volume of the folded space and the energy consumed to maintain its stability are basically proportional. This means that even if a stable miniature space that can only hold a few cubic items is created, the energy required for its daily maintenance is astronomical for most civilizations."

“Jing Yuan’s words are true.” Fei Xiao crossed his arms and took over the conversation, his voice clear and crisp. “The reason why the Immortal Ships can widely apply the Cave Heaven technology to their daily lives and construct overlapping and intertwined cities and secret realms is largely due to the powerful blessing of the Emperor Bow Master’s Fate Patrol.”

As she spoke, she raised her hand and pointed to the towering pavilions and floating mountains of the Luofu Immortal Ship in the distance, "Even so, maintaining this scale of spatial folding is a continuous and enormous drain on the Immortal Ship."

At this moment, Jiaoqiu also chimed in: "What the two generals said makes sense. The power of the Star God is like a cornerstone, supporting the grand vision of the Immortal Ship Alliance's cave heaven. As for fields like the Black Tower Space Station, which are dominated by the Genius Club, their space containment technology is mostly concentrated in cutting-edge research or special strategic scenarios, and is far from being able to be promoted at will."

Jing Yuan smiled slightly and concluded: "So, it's not that we can't create portable cave heavens, but rather that the price is often beyond the capacity of ordinary individuals or civilizations to bear... And Mr. Chen Bai, this space travel gate that can ignore the limitations of fate is something that even geniuses would be willing to offer you."

His gaze fell on Chen Bai again, his smiling look carrying an undisguised inquiry.

“By the way, Ah Bai,” Walter’s voice came from the side. He pushed up his glasses, his gaze behind the lenses filled with reminiscence, “that Anywhere Door you just created reminds me of another genius’s masterpiece.”

Upon hearing this, Jing Yuan seemed to understand something: "Mr. Walter, could you be referring to the twenty-ninth seat of the Genius Club—Sisikar?"

“Exactly.” Walter nodded, turning to Chen Bai and the others. “Although this genius’s lifespan was shorter than that of humans, the Phase Shift technology she created propelled her spider civilization forward by thousands of years.”

He paused for a moment, then continued, "One of her masterpieces is a strange object called the Phase Flame. That flame can briefly distort the phase of space, allowing objects to instantly shift or space to overlap... It seems to have a similar effect to the door you just saw."

That being said, the Anywhere Door seems to be more convenient.

"Uncle Yang, where is that [Phase Spirit Fire] now?" Xing suddenly asked.

"As far as I know, this should be in the collection of Lady Black Tower. There should be a Phase Flame in Lady Black Tower's collection of curiosities."

Walter thought for a moment and replied.

"Ahem, gentlemen."

Jing Yuan coughed lightly, timely interrupting the increasingly in-depth discussion.

His gaze swept over the still-damaged Lin Yuan Realm sea wall, and he said gently, "Although the crisis at Luofu has been temporarily resolved, this is not a place for further discussion. Why don't we move to the Shence Mansion and have a more detailed discussion there?"

“The General is quite right.” Walter nodded in agreement. He did indeed have other important matters to discuss with Jing Yuan, especially regarding the elusive blond merchant…

Dissent.

After a brief reorganization, Chen Bai and his group, along with Jing Yuan, Fu Xuan, and others, boarded the starship that had been waiting for them and left this ancient sea land that had just experienced a great battle.

Meanwhile, the Starship Sea Central Hub

Amidst the bustling crowds, a path led to the bustling scene.

She was a white-haired woman with black veils covering her eyes. She wore a blue and white outfit and her long sword was still sheathed, yet it naturally exuded a cold and desolate aura.

The newcomer was none other than Jingliu, the former Sword Master of Immortal Boat Luofu, whom the current Sword Master Yanqing respectfully calls "Big Sister," and who is also the mentor of General Jingyuan of the Divine Strategy Army.

Walking beside her was a handsome blond man carrying an antique-style coffin. His expression was gentle and smiling. He was none other than the mysterious merchant, Rakshasa, whom Walter Yang Fang had just mentioned.

"How did Jianmu decline to this state?"

Jingliu suddenly stopped and turned his head slightly.

Although blindfolded, I could still "see" the distant, gray-white, lifeless Fengrao Sacred Tree.

Her clear, cool voice carried a subtle, almost imperceptible seriousness.

“Ms. Jingliu, I don’t know either.” Rakshasa followed her gaze, shook his head slightly, and then said:

"However, I have heard some rumors. General Jingyuan previously led the Starry Sky Train to fight against the Great Lord of Annihilation, Huanlong, deep in the Scale Abyss Realm. Judging from the current calm and the unusual changes in the Jianmu Tree, it must be related to that battle. If you want to know the details, General Jingyuan should be the key person."

The turmoil in the Scale Abyss has subsided, but the sudden withering of the Jianmu tree is a completely unexpected variable.

Does this strange phenomenon conceal a deeper disturbance? Will it affect her grand plan to cultivate two divine beings?

Various thoughts flashed through her mind like fleeting shadows.

"Go to Shence Mansion."

Upon hearing this, Jingliu hesitated for a moment before making a decision in his clear, cold voice.

Whether it's to find out the truth about Jianmu or to confirm the condition of that cheap disciple, Shence Mansion is the place we should go to right now.

Rakshasa smiled slightly and had no objection: "As you wish."

So the two headed towards the Shence Mansion.

Chapter 95 What? You're the captain! No wonder...

The air inside the Shence Mansion was filled with the fragrance of tea, and the warm afternoon sunlight slanted through the windows.

General Jing Yuan smiled and raised his hand, gesturing for the assembled guests to sit down. "You all have been very busy lately in Luofu. I've been constantly on the go and haven't had the chance to relax and enjoy tea with you all from the Starry Sky Train."

Several celadon teacups were already set on the long table, steaming with hot vapor, accompanied by several plates of Luofu specialty snacks, some sweet and some savory, all with tempting colors.

"Hey, General, what's this?" March 7th leaned forward, his gaze drawn to a glass bottle on the corner of the table.

The liquid in the bottle was a muddy yellow color, with sediment rippled slightly, making it look quite peculiar.

Before Jing Yuan could speak, Fu Xuan, who was sitting calmly to the side, calmly replied:

"This is soda soy milk, a traditional drink of Luofu."

She paused slightly, glanced at the bottle, and added a subtle, almost imperceptible tone to her voice, “It is made with fermented soy milk and carbonated, and the flavor is… extremely unique. Unless you are a member of the Immortal Ship or have a particularly novel palate, I suggest you… try it with caution.”

Chen Bai was taken aback upon hearing this.

Baking soy milk?

It sounds a bit like a specialty drink from the capital city before I traveled back in time. I heard it's really bad, and only certain locals or people who just like that kind of drink would like it.

I didn't expect to find such a unique drink in Xianzhou.

"By the way, General Jingyuan."

At this moment, Walter put down his teacup, the porcelain bottom making a soft sound as it touched the wooden table, and said, "I have a matter I would like to ask the general for help with."

Jing Yuan raised his eyes, a hint of inquiry flashing in his golden pupils.

He calmly sipped his tea and said gently, "Mr. Walter, please speak freely."

“It’s a personal request of mine,” Walter said, choosing his words carefully. “Could you please, General, help me investigate someone?”

As he spoke, he took out his phone from his pocket, tapped the screen a few times with his fingertips, and turned to Jing Yuan.

A clear face appeared on the screen: it was a blond, blue-eyed man, none other than Rakshasa.

“This person…” Jing Yuan’s gaze lingered on the photo, a faint trace of contemplation flashing between his brows.

He did recall that not long ago, the Earth Balance Bureau had reported on a celestial merchant who carried a coffin and whose whereabouts were unknown.

Their actions were suspicious, and their motives remained a mystery. A thorough investigation was warranted, but the locus of hallucinations and the turmoil surrounding the Medicine King's secrets weighed heavily on the Six Ministries, diverting most of their attention. Therefore, the matter had to be temporarily shelved.

Unexpectedly, Mr. Walter of the Starry Sky Train paid special attention to me.

However, judging from Mr. Walter's expression, he seemed to know this person.

Having served as a general for so many years, Jing Yuan naturally developed a keen ability to read people's expressions and moods.

He could sense that Walter Yang across from him seemed to be emanating a faint resentment, or rather, a resentment.

"Uncle Yang, you still care about Otto?"

At that moment, Chen Bai suddenly said something.

Upon hearing the name, Walter's expression immediately sharpened, and he abruptly turned to Chen Bai:

"You know Otto? Could it be that you're also from Earth?"

Besides the people from his hometown, the only other person who knew Otto was Void Treasury, who had already gotten off the train. And Chen Bai actually knew him? Could it be that he and Chen Bai came from the same place?

"Uncle Yang, don't think about it. I'm not from the same hometown as you. Although I also come from Earth, it's not the same planet. You could say I come from another world, the Blue Star."

Chen Bai immediately knew what Lao Yang was thinking from his expression and slowly explained.

"Another world's Blue Star? No!" Walter Yang's eyes behind his glasses suddenly sharpened, his tone filled with unmistakable surprise and inquiry, "Then how do you know Otto?"

“Uh… well,” Chen Bai scratched his head, revealing a slightly helpless smile, “it might be a bit convoluted to explain. Simply put… I was also the captain of the Hyperion for a period of time, but later, due to some things, I returned to my own world.”

Captain?!

I knew why this kid knew so much about Otto; no wonder...

Walter suddenly realized.

Faced with this situation, this was the only explanation Chen Bai could offer.

You can't possibly think of our world as a game, can you?

However, this is not entirely true. He privately tends to believe that the so-called "game world" may not be fictional.

The world is full of wonders. Perhaps the information or consciousness of that world, which contains Honkai, Valkyries, and the Hyperion, was projected into the perception of some creators of that world in a way that humans have not yet understood, and was eventually interpreted into stories and games.

He vaguely remembered some theories mentioning the concepts of world bubbles and consciousness projection. Although he didn't know if they were true or not, in the vast multiverse, no wonderful possibility should be categorically denied.

That said, the captains in Honkai Impact 3rd are a unique case.

The captain can be said to be the embodiment of all players.

At the same time, it is not only the commander of the Hyperion, but also a unique anchor point of existence, the source of consciousness for countless observers or interveners.

It is said that captains can use some kind of mapping power to travel to the edge of the quantum sea, guide their course, and rescue those world bubbles on the verge of sinking.

Of course, performing aerial splits on the deck during leisure time has also become a well-known tradition.

"But why haven't I heard you mention this before?"

Walter frowned again.

"I'm just afraid of scaring you, after all, you and Otto have quite a history."

Chen Bai's tone was somewhat teasing.

Walter Yang: "..."

Aren't you afraid of scaring me by saying this now?