Chapter 1019: Observer Civilization

A reporter, gesturing towards the earth-shattering battle unfolding behind him, explained:

"Normally, what do these ordinary Ninth-Order beings do when they can't break through in cultivation and their realm stagnates for extended periods? Naturally, they transition to the technological path, using external means to enhance their combat power. While unconventional, it's undeniably the most effective method.

They spend thousands, even tens of thousands of years learning mechanical crafting techniques, painstakingly gathering resources across star systems to build warships and accumulate energy. We all know the advantages of technological mechanical spacecraft: their energy output ports can be infinitely expanded.

For instance, if I build a super mechanical Ninth-Order warship comparable to a planet, or what could be called a super-large artifact, then its explosive output power can rival a terrifying, planet-sized powerhouse. Theoretically, its energy level of combat power is immensely vast, comparable to the Iron-Based race.

However, these are ultimately inanimate objects, not living beings. No matter how much energy they store, they cannot replenish it; what's used is gone. Their humble masters must painstakingly recharge and maintain them little by little. Consequently, Ninth-Order civilizations on the technological path have always been bottomless pits for resources.

These ordinary Ninth-Order beings frantically spend tens of thousands of years building warships and collecting energy for storage, all to fire a few shots and become 'super true men' for ten minutes. Theoretically, given enough time—accumulating resources for tens of thousands of years—there's a chance they could launch a sneak attack, using a ten-minute burst of power to eliminate a complete Dao-based Ascended Being. This is the advantage of the technological path!

It’s incredibly powerful. As disposable tools, they are also extremely effective. If thousands or even tens of thousands of such fallen Ninth-Order beings accumulate resources and then unleash their warships' full firepower, even weak Tenth-Order beings could be encircled and killed. This is the terrifying strength of the Fallen civilization. Many weak Tenth-Order beings in the universe fear them and hide, constantly evading pursuit.

However, we can see that the mysterious civilization behind the scenes is incredibly clever and enigmatic. They are now controlling these fallen beings as tools, coaxing them into collecting resources normally, only to trick them into firing a few shots for them at critical moments to boost their own combat power. We strongly condemn such manipulative behavior..."

From a distance, the ordinary Ninth-Order beings, piloting warships and various artifacts to encircle their targets, listened, their faces flushing with anger. "What is he talking about?!" one exclaimed.

"How can this guy speak so rationally? So logically clear? Didn't they say he'd gone mad?"

Where did this fellow come from? He had just exposed all their operational logic.

"My apologies, I just took my medicine. I feel quite 'adorable' now, and my logic is very clear," the reporter said with a smile, then adopted a solemn expression. "Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to reiterate: I am a war correspondent. Our race is a quantum civilization. As a nomadic civilization, we love nothing more than wandering through the universe.

We are the observers of the universe, the witnesses of history.

You should know that all matter and energy particles in the universe are composed of quanta, and due to the wave-particle duality of quantum observation, observation is what causes them to collapse into facts. As quantum life forms, we never engage in slaughter; instead, we observe everything about various civilizations."

"Quantum Observation Civilization?" Ju Xiao's expression slightly changed. He didn't quite understand, but there was an undeniable sense of profound, mysterious ancient civilization in those words. Still, an uncontrollable surge of unnamed anger rose within him.

"What are you looking at?" On the other side, Yuan Yuan laughed heartily and said, "That civilization over there, thank you for your support and assistance!"

"There's no need to pay us any mind."

The reporter maintained a serious and solemn expression. "Do you truly want to live? Will you truly have existed in this world tens of millions of years from now?"

Yuan Yuan looked perplexed.

"According to quantum uncertainty, history exists in a superposition, only collapsing into a definite fact when observed. And we, the Quantum Observation Civilization, observe history, acting as lonely sentinels, recording everything..."

Yuan Yuan grasped some of it, but not entirely. Suddenly, he began to understand the meaning of this civilization. After all, there were countless civilizational philosophies in the universe. If this quantum civilization truly enjoyed quantum observation and functioned as observers of the cosmos...

However, despite what the reporter said, a lingering apprehension remained.

"You don't need to believe us; we will continue to record the historical archives of this galaxy," the reporter said, returning to his previous topic and analyzing the battlefield. "While this civilization treats the ordinary fallen Ascended Beings as less than human, the Abyssal Blue Divine Realm also regards the talented individuals under its own civilization, those with aspirations, as mere tools. Hundreds of thousands of years of prolonged labor have turned them into instruments, all for the purpose of resisting the fallen. Both sides are leveraging their advantages to rally forces..."

Yuan Yuan's face subtly darkened.

"Hahahahaha!" Ju Xiao burst out laughing. "You are merely wearing a facade! As for the Quantum Observation Civilization over there, I agree with your view: the vast history of the universe must be recorded. Otherwise, will anyone remember our existence in this world tens of millions of years from now? When you have time, you are welcome to visit us for an exchange!"

Regardless of whether they were friend or foe, signaling goodwill to such a mysterious quantum civilization, especially when their combat was tied up, cost nothing but a few words. As for what would happen afterward? Verbal promises were never reliable.

"Ladies and gentlemen, there's no need to concern yourselves with us. Our quantum civilization is quite weak. Our only advantage is our extreme elusive nature and strong survival capabilities," the reporter replied with a smile, clearly well-prepared.

Any civilization appearing in this sector must ultimately have a background and identity. This was an excellent cosmic cover: a passing nomadic civilization that dislikes war, observing the conflicts and histories of major galaxies.

Whether the other side believed them or not, they ultimately needed an origin story. And for now, they would gradually lead the others to believe that they were "benevolent" and "peaceful."

After all, they couldn't afford *not* to be benevolent! Their quantum battle bodies were inherently incomplete. While a Super Saiyan God fusion might be effective against ordinary Ninth-Order beings, true super monsters of this terrifying caliber could crush them directly.

The two civilizations before them were Weak Tenth-Order beings! What did that mean? Excluding the Ultra-Ancient Gods, Moon Goddess Ji, Caroline, Emperor Qi, and others of that tier, there were hundreds of such powerful entities. Even considering Weak Tenth-Order combat power, the opposing side could field multiple Weak Tenth-Order units, which would not be much weaker than these two terrifying existences.

These were formidable, taboo civilizations at their peak, Weak World Civilizations of the same level, with the potential to reach the 'End of Dao.' They were fully aware of this. Their quantum civilization's positioning was very clear. They weren't there to be the protagonists of this world. The players knew their own capabilities very well. Combat was never their strong suit. For now, they were merely an ordinary observer civilization, a nomadic merchant civilization, observing and recording history while incidentally selling some "primordial essence" and conducting small businesses.

Even Caroline and Emperor Qi were accumulating strength in the short term, with no intention of personally intervening. And where would that strength come from? For now, it depended on these small ventures.