Zombie Marvel? Luckily, I'm Superman!

Seeing that Lin Yi didn't speak, Li Li Wan pursed her lips.

"Don't be nervous. We're not here to investigate you, nor will we delve into your background or specific strength. Everyone has their own secrets, and the Space Association respects that."

A threat, a blatant threat!

Do they think they're hiding their strength? If I don't agree to join, are they going to take some kind of action against me?

Where did they slip up? Or is this just pure speculation?

[I think the most likely explanation is that you've suppressed your strength too much. Based on what we know so far, with your current level of power, you shouldn't have arrived here from a three-dimensional universe. You're more like a descendant who originated here.]

So either they obtained some information by registering on the mainland website, or there are other hidden reasons.

The shield gave a guess in its consciousness.

Lili Wan couldn't hear her and continued to reassure her: "We just want to tell you that no matter how strong you are, as long as you have spatial abilities, the Space Association will welcome you."

"We have people, resources, and channels here that can help you become stronger faster."

She started counting on her fingers.

"First, association members can try out the association's power-enhancing devices for free, which can quickly make them stronger. There is a training ground in 6261. Once you are strong enough, we can help you upgrade your privileges and go to the fragment continent with the higher number. There, there are even devices equipped with dimensional pressure simulation."

"Renting this kind of device outside costs at least 500,000 V-coins per use."

"Secondly, association members enjoy internal pricing when purchasing Weicrystal. While the market price of Weicrystal fluctuates greatly, within the association, the price is fixed at 70% of the market price. There is a limit, but as your strength and level increase, your quota will also increase."

"Third, the association regularly holds cultivation exchange meetings, where at least dimensional beings will share their experiences. These experiences are things you can't buy with money outside."

"Fourth, when carrying out missions, association members can apply for logistical support from the association, including the provision of V-boat aircraft, weapons, and protective gear."

"fifth……"

"Alright." Lin Yi raised his hand to interrupt Li Liwan's output.

"I appreciate your kindness, but I'm not really interested in joining any organization."

Liliwan was stunned for a moment.

Why?

"It's just a personal habit. I'm used to being alone and I'm not used to being managed."

Liliwan and Faliaos exchanged a glance.

"Mr. Lin, you may have a misunderstanding about the Space Association. We are not the kind of organization with strict controls. After joining the association, you will have complete freedom of action, and the association will not interfere with anything you do."

"Then what's the point of joining?"

"Resource sharing," Lili Wan replied. "We won't even charge you membership fees, it's that simple."

"However, the association holds similar trials from time to time, and participation is mandatory. But rest assured, these are all designed to encourage association members to become stronger and acquire more resources."

Lin Yi sneered inwardly again.

A mandatory, trial-like activity? Is it really like what I've heard—being sent to scavenger in a spatial ruin as cannon fodder?

Even without knowing these things beforehand, Lin Yi wouldn't easily believe Li Liwan's words. If she spoke so eloquently, praising only her virtues, then she was even less likely to believe her.

Moreover, that last sentence of coercion was enough to arouse Lin Yi's vigilance.

They claim to have complete freedom, yet they also say there are mandatory activities. Did they fail their Chinese language exam? How did they manage to connect these two words together?

"I'm sorry, but I still refuse to join. If there's nothing else, please leave." Lin Yi gestured for him to leave.

Liliwan seemed somewhat speechless, stood up, and shook her head slightly at Faliaos.

Lin Yi thought the two were about to leave, but unexpectedly, Faliaos nodded to Liliwan and sat down opposite Lin Yi.

"Mr. Lin, let me be frank," Farius said, his previous politeness now carrying a hint of reassuring intimacy.

The current Falius, however, has a tone that carries an unsettling arrogance.

"The dimensional gap world is not as peaceful as you think. Do you think you can quietly cultivate and become stronger by hiding your abilities or not using spatial abilities? It's not that simple."

"Each fragment continent has its own rules. If you live in 6261, you must abide by the rules of 6261. And on this continent of 6261, the Space Association is the rule!"

"This isn't a threat," Farius emphasized. "It's a fact that you have to deal with the local powers, no matter where you live. It might not be the Space Association, it could be some other association, some race. But you can't be completely independent."

"Why not?"

"Because you're not just a newly registered life form, but also someone who's come to the dimensional gap world for the first time, am I right?"

"This means you have no foundation, no connections, and no resources. You don't even have access to the neighboring fragments. How long do you think you can survive in this world with your measly 20,000 V-coins?"

Liliwan interjected at the opportune moment, her tone much gentler than that of Faliaos.

"Mr. Lin, Filias is very direct. What he means is that joining the Space Association will only benefit you, with no drawbacks. You won't have to give up anything to gain protection, resources, and connections. No matter how you look at it, it's a win-win situation."

"Does that mean we can't survive if we don't join?" Lin Yi sneered.

These two, seeing that they couldn't persuade him, started playing the good cop and the bad cop respectively?

Lili Wan's smile remained unchanged.

"Of course you can survive without joining; there's no mandatory membership system in the dimensional gap world, but..."

Liliwan changed the subject.

"However, some things will indeed be more troublesome if you don't join. For example, the access permissions I just mentioned. For non-association members, the review period for applying for cross-fragment access is about one month, while for association members, it can be approved in three days."

"Furthermore, and most importantly, most spatial rules are not open to non-association members. In other words, you can no longer use most of your spatial abilities, including teleportation or jumping."

"I think you probably already know this. The spatial authority is in our guild master's hands; you can only use it with his permission!"

"Furthermore, even if you don't use spatial abilities and want to use spatial items instead, you still need approval from the Spatial Association."

"We have established the approval system, and I think you understand what I mean."

Ugh, is this a threat? If I don't join the Space Association, I won't even be able to use space items?