Chapter 449 - 283: On Fate and Fortune! Fourth Break (Critical - )_3

However, hearing Bai Gui say this, it might indeed be worth considering in the future.

The conversation didn’t continue on this topic.

"Bai Gui." Jiang Ye asked, "What did you mean by ’fortune’ earlier?"

Previously, the shadow in the black robe made the request to ’cut off from one’s own civilization.’

Bai Gui told Jiang Ye that this was due to fortune.

But Jiang Ye is still confused to this day.

"I’m talking about civilization fortune." Bai Gui responded.

"Civilization fortune?" Jiang Ye was taken aback.

"By joining the Cangxu Civilization and becoming a disciple of the Gods, you will absorb a large amount of civilization fortune," Bai Gui said. "If you don’t sever your ties with the Blue Star Civilization, then this civilization fortune will nourish the Blue Star Civilization instead."

"This is something the Cangxu Civilization absolutely cannot allow."

Jiang Ye felt a bit dazed.

Absorb fortune? Nourish fortune?

What kind of concept is this?

"These concepts are indeed quite profound for you," Bai Gui smiled. "When you ascend to divinity in the future, you will naturally sense it."

"Fortune is a very important thing for the Starry Sky Civilization."

"In a Civilization Struggle, what is contested is fortune," Bai Gui explained.

Jiang Ye understood a bit more.

He himself has some understanding of fortune.

The system’s reward of the [Prosperous Fortune] achievement is meant to enhance fortune.

Since obtaining this achievement, Jiang Ye’s cultivation path has indeed become much smoother.

These changes are subtle and difficult to observe with the naked eye.

"But it’s quite difficult for individual fortune to sway the fortune of a civilization, isn’t it?" Jiang Ye asked, puzzled.

"It is indeed difficult."

"However, if you are the Invincible Tao Bone of this civilization, or a High-level Extraordinary, then you will absorb a lot of civilization fortune," Bai Gui said. "Civilization fortune will be bound to you, mutually reinforcing."

"Hiss?" Jiang Ye couldn’t help but take a deep breath. "Does this mean I’m bound deeply with the Blue Star Civilization’s fortune now?"

"Not yet," Bai Gui shook his head. "You will understand during the Civilization Struggle."

"Civilization Struggle..." Jiang Ye murmured these words in his heart.

Bai Gui had mentioned this to him before.

A Civilization Struggle happens once every hundred years!

The Blue Star Civilization is still a few years away from the next Civilization Struggle... For some reason, a sense of anticipation rose within Jiang Ye.

"So."

"Are you planning to join the Cangxu Civilization?" Bai Gui’s voice carried a hint of curiosity.

"No plans to," Jiang Ye shook his head.

Bai Gui had mentioned before that the Shadow Disaster was possibly caused by the Cangxu Civilization.

Just this point alone.

Jiang Ye could never join the Cangxu Civilization.

"There’s actually no need to decide so quickly," Bai Gui smiled.

"Oh?" Jiang Ye asked curiously, "Why do you say that?"

He heard the insinuation in Bai Gui’s words.

"If the Cangxu Civilization truly wants to cultivate you, then you could gain tremendous benefits."

"The premise is that they genuinely see you as one of their own," Bai Gui said.

"One of their own?" Jiang Ye was puzzled.

"There is no bloodline connection between the Cangxu Civilization and your Blue Star Civilization," Bai Gui explained. "In other words, to the Cangxu Civilization, you are an Alien Race."

"Although High-level civilizations usually have inclusivity and will absorb talented aliens, the level of attention is vastly different compared to geniuses of the same race."

"Alien Race genius."

"Typically needs to pay a huge price to potentially gain recognition," Bai Gui said slowly.

Jiang Ye understood.

He agreed with Bai Gui’s words.

The Cangxu Civilization, as a secondary Starry Sky Civilization, possesses the absolute power to crush lower-level civilizations, and that’s why it absorbs Alien Race geniuses from lower-level civilizations.

But an Alien Race is ultimately an Alien Race, and it’s hard to gain true recognition.

"If that’s the case, there’s even less need to join the Cangxu Civilization," Jiang Ye shook his head. "It’s an Alien Race civilization after all."

Paying a huge price to gain recognition from an Alien Race civilization?

Jiang Ye wouldn’t do such a thing.

"It’s not necessary to be so decisive."

"Different civilizations treat Alien Race geniuses very differently," Bai Gui smiled. "Like in the past, the White Dragon Civilization would allow exceptionally talented Alien Race individuals to reach the higher levels of their civilization."

"I’m not familiar with the Cangxu Civilization’s style."

"But I can help you determine if they genuinely recognize you," Bai Gui said telepathically.

Jiang Ye’s expression changed slightly: "How would you determine that?"

"The next time you meet that Inspector," Bai Gui said. "Ask him."

"Whether you must wait until after the Civilization Struggle to join the Cangxu Civilization."

"If that’s the case, then it means they haven’t truly accepted you," Bai Gui said softly.

Jiang Ye was slightly surprised.

How did it come back to the Civilization Struggle?

"After the Civilization Struggle, you will absorb a lot of Blue Star Civilization’s fortune."

"If they want you to join at that time, then the purpose is obvious... The Blue Star Civilization fortune you absorb will be harvested by the Cangxu Civilization," Bai Gui said. "In other words, you become a ’vessel’ for harvesting civilization fortune."

"This is a common way for High-level civilizations to harvest fortune from lower-level civilizations."

"Once the fortune is harvested, you will also be greatly affected, with your potential being severely weakened... This is what I previously referred to as the ’cost,’" Bai Gui shook his head.

A tempest arose in Jiang Ye’s heart.

This was the first time he’d heard what Bai Gui was describing.

Even if it’s just a few phrases, it had made him perceive even more clearly the darker aspects of this vast universe.

"If that’s truly the case."

"Then aren’t the Alien Race geniuses who became ’vessels’ all ruined?" Jiang Ye couldn’t help but say.

"Not entirely."

"The fortune of a High-level civilization is inherently thick, which can help them recover, although it takes longer," Bai Gui said. "This method itself has two purposes."