Chapter 761: 安居

"Sunspots?""What are those?""Besides the moon, is the sun also undergoing a strange change?"Whispers spread throughout the streets.

Inside a secret research institute, several cultivators in special lunar observation suits held various research instruments, some with intricate gear mechanisms, while others worked amidst rows of test tubes and mechanical devices. They were not a civilization based purely on traditional physical mechanics; instead, they integrated internal "qi" and radiation, forming a semi-supernatural technological civilization. They possessed many terrifying black technologies from astrologers that had not been released for civilian use. Only conventional machinery, devoid of any supernatural elements, had entered the public domain.

"Jiyang, have you found anything?""No idea!""Sunspots... they might be a phenomenon!""Why isn't the magnification of our national astronomical telescopes high enough? If only we could see clearly!""Nonsense! Do you think I'm not researching that? We're using radiation-based thermal casting to create more transparent glass. If we truly succeed, the first thing we'll look at is undoubtedly the moon—there might be mysterious creatures there!"The researchers at the institute were completely agitated.

"How interesting," Xu Zhi thought, his eyes glinting with a touch of surprise.He changed his appearance from a perfect, delicate white porcelain deity to an aristocratic young man in a black robe, handsome and fitting the aesthetics of this planet. Many passersby glanced his way.The creatures inhabiting the sun would naturally be discovered, unlike those on other planets such as Mercury, Mars, or the lightning planet, which would remain hidden.Technological progress was rapid. With knowledge alone, and without the need for cultivation accumulation like powerful beings, a civilization could transition from tribal society to a rudimentary mechanical industrial revolution in just over two hundred years.Everything could rapidly emerge: various mechanical weapons, powerful airplanes, and large cannons would likely soon flood the market.

Next to Red Flame City's Seventh Private School was a notice board."School's out!"A group of lively middle school students, about Medusa's age, poured out in their white shirts, black trousers, and leather shoes. A few rambunctious ones, running too fast, bumped hard into Xu Zhi on the street."Sorry!" the boisterous children shouted.One of them stuck out his tongue, made a funny face, and called out, "You're handsome, but not as handsome as me!" Then he grabbed his friends and ran off.Xu Zhi patted his sleeve, a rare smile gracing his lips. "This is the first time I've encountered beings my size in such a tangible civilization... rather than entering as an infinitesimally small clone."

Unlike the previous orchards, this was a real planet, a complete, large, medieval-era world, much like Earth! One could even say it was another Earth. This gave him a strong sense of novelty.The surrounding streets were bustling and lively."It seems I can really take a vacation here when I have time," Xu Zhi remarked with a smile to the young butler girl behind him."Yes, Master," she bowed respectfully. "You have just finished creating the Sun God, the Water God, the Fire God, and the Thunder God on the sun. Are you planning to rest on this planet now?""Yes, I need to rest. Let's go to the countryside."Xu Zhi looked up at the scorching, brilliant sun in the sky. He felt that nothing could be more real and complete than this world. "Let's find a beautiful orchard surrounded by mountains and clear waters. It will be convenient for future vacations."

*Splash!*At the edge of lush green mountains, a prosperous small town lay in the distance.Though her cultivation was low, the young butler girl, still at the fourth stage, diligently operated a white excavator, carrying out earthworks to construct a new farmhouse estate.Xu Zhi was in no hurry. He sat quietly on a bench under a green tree, holding a newspaper."Have the Seven Continents and Four Ancient Civilizations become a thing of the past? The Entropy King of this land, a mighty hegemon of great talent and vision, unified the vast wilderness, repelled the fierce grassland people, and even reached the peak of his power in middle age, campaigning all the way to Atlantis, striking terror into the barbarians there, and establishing the largest Central Continent territory. But he died of old age over a hundred years ago? The dynasty split, and now it's unified again?"Xu Zhi was stunned. "Before his death, he built the Mausoleum of the Entropy Emperor, which took forty-three years, was incredibly magnificent, and had tens of thousands of terracotta warriors buried? And then he killed all the artisans of that time?"This was the weakness of technological civilizations. While they developed extremely fast, their initial tech trees couldn't extend lifespans. Longevity could only be achieved at advanced stages, through establishing DNA banks and researching life sciences. With an average lifespan of forty-odd years, dying of old age was natural. In contrast, methods for longevity appeared early in supernatural civilizations, as cultivation itself extended life."However, because the land was so vast, the heroes of the four great civilizations spent their entire lives expanding territory and constantly warring outwards, yet never encountered each other. Is that known as the greatest regret in ancient history?"Turning to another section of the newspaper, he leisurely sipped his afternoon tea. "The Airmel Desert Civilization, ruled by the Desert Queen, a lunar astrologer said to possess wisdom three hundred years beyond human comprehension, spent thirty years and countless human and material resources to build the Typemoon Pyramid? It has mysterious astronomical properties, possibly for locating the moon? And she buried herself within it?""The Lemurian Dynasty..."Xu Zhi slowly absorbed the history, noticing that the monarchs of these various continental dynasties had all buried their tombs in very mysterious ways."Perhaps they cryogenically preserved themselves, or put themselves into a deep sleep? Using glaciers and radiation might be possible, but do they have that level of technology?"Xu Zhi didn't dwell on it, quietly reading about the planet's raw and primitive history to pass the time.

Gradually, the nearby orchard was completed.Xu Zhi calmly moved in. "Go to the town and buy some furniture and decorations. When in Rome, do as the Romans do; let's experience the local culture.""Yes," the young butler girl replied before leaving.Half a day later, she returned with several carriages and strong men, who unloaded items as if moving house and began arranging the living room."Master, should this go here?" a muscular man, with a robust build and a simple, square Eastern face, asked. He seemed to be a local porter, accustomed to heavy labor."Put the bookshelf in that corner," Xu Zhi instructed.The muscular men busied themselves, setting everything in place. They were very respectful, even offering to help if he needed anything from town. Before leaving, they mumbled among themselves that they had never seen this estate before and that it might be too remote, perhaps belonging to an urban astrologer taking a vacation. After all, astrologers were a noble and mysterious profession. They could interpret the moon's patterns on full moon nights, perform calculations in physics, and use various instruments, possessing vast knowledge from countless books.After they left, Xu Zhi arranged his personal belongings and essentials in the living room. "This civilization has now established a solid foundation. I can relax a bit... Let's see what's happened in the Six Paths of Reincarnation over the past few days."Xu Zhi sat in the living room, calmly looking into his inner world.

Within the Six Paths of Reincarnation, the Era of Talent had completely ended after several centuries. Even the top Great Saints were now being thrown into the cycle of reincarnation, hunted by the Ghost Mountain Prefect.The Animal Path, too, saw a transition. Perhaps due to the chaos in the Human and Heavenly Paths, where ordinary people were hunting down talented individuals, no one paid attention to the Ashura Path's organ splicing. No one sought their organs for reassembly.On the forum, trades were constant."Brothers, anyone want my evolved purple-tier item—a Saiyan tail?""My evolved five-colored spiritual root, anyone interested?""Guys, who wants my evolved must-have for a tough guy—bunny ears?"Xu Zhi felt a little disturbed. What on earth were they doing in his inner space?"These guys are truly something else, some are even shameless! They've specifically evolved regenerative properties similar to geckos to constantly sell their tails and act as 'brick-movers.' However..."Xu Zhi stretched lazily. "Since I have nothing to do, I might as well sell a few pieces and try assembling something for fun."Suddenly, a mysterious wealthy buyer appeared on the forum."What the f*ck?!""Where did this rich guy come from?""They instantly cleared the market!""Who has so many 'sand sculpture coins'?! That's like seven million in real money!""Damn!"Countless players went wild.*Clatter!* Xu Zhi, sitting at his table, materialized a pile of tiny fragmented body parts. "Let's assemble one for a bit of fun."