Wasteland's Only King

Chapter 404 - 111: The Truth of the Cosmic Federation! Buffer Universe, Primordial Universe, Dark Universe!

Athena heard and silently relaxed, then responded, "Yes."

"Hmm..."

Cao Fang nodded, then continued:

"So..."

"Auntie wants to ask, what exactly is this Universe Genius Battle?"

"Does it..."

"Have any dangers?"

"With Yu Jin participating, will he encounter any trouble? Or, will it have any major impact on his future?"

It’s often said that the love of parents is boundless.

As Yu Jin’s mother, even as his adoptive mother, Cao Fang has pondered for half a month about this so-called ’Universe Genius Battle’ and Athena’s treatment towards her.

The more she thought about it—

There are never such good things as a pie falling from the sky.

Her son, although gifted and skilled in extraordinary ways.

But...

Along the way to the Central Star Realm, she witnessed the vastness and strength of the Ophelia Federation.

Cao Fang instinctively felt—

Such a strong federation, repeatedly wanting her son to represent them in the battle, is there any hidden agenda or even danger?

On the other side.

Athena was slightly stunned by Cao Fang’s question.

Soon, she guessed Cao Fang’s thoughts.

"Auntie."

"First, I must tell you—"

"I, the Ophelia Clan, and the Federation have absolutely no bad, or even exploitative intentions towards Yu Jin!"

"I swear by the glory of the Ophelia Clan!"

As Athena spoke, she extended her right hand.

Her fingertips burst forth with dazzling, divine light.

"Oh this..."

Cao Fang was momentarily stunned by Athena’s sudden action.

"No need to swear, no need to swear... Auntie believes you, believes you."

Though she said so.

But...

Cao Fang did not actually take action to stop Athena, but waited as the golden light at her fingertips slowly dispersed, and a power of rules descended from the void.

"..."

Athena didn’t speak, understanding Cao Fang’s thoughts.

And what she said, including the oath she made, was naturally true.

"Hmm..."

Athena pondered for a moment, looking at Cao Fang.

She was considering whether she should disclose some information to this auntie in advance.

This part of the information could at least show that she and her family are ’open and transparent.’

In the future, when Yu Jin sees Cao Fang again, the current attitude of herself and the family could avoid many of Yu Jin’s negative speculations and views.

After a brief contemplation, Athena decided.

"Auntie..."

She addressed her and led Cao Fang into the depths of the estate to sit down in the Governor’s council hall.

Athena decided to reveal some important, and even secret, information about the Universe Genius Battle, including the Universe Federation, to Cao Fang.

Swish—

Cao Fang had only just sat down.

A light hum sounded from the void.

A curtain of light spanning the star river slowly unfolded in front of her in mid-air.

"Auntie..."

"The star river region you see here belongs entirely to the Ophelia Federation."

Athena spoke earnestly.

"Hmm hmm."

Cao Fang nodded repeatedly, awaiting further explanation.

"And this..."

Athena reached out and waved again.

Swish—

The originally small curtain of light suddenly expanded, almost covering the entire ceiling of the council hall.

Within the curtain of light, a far more vast star river than before could be seen.

These star rivers resemble whirlpools, or arms, and some are like columns reaching the heavens in the void...

"Every star river cluster is a federation."

"They are just like our Ophelia Federation, a Universe Civilization Federation."

"More precisely—"

"We all belong to Level III Universe Civilization Federations, situated in the buffer universe belt."

New terms emerged from Athena’s mouth that Cao Fang had never heard of and couldn’t comprehend.

"Level III Universe Federation?"

"Buffer... Universe Belt?"

Cao Fang repeated these words, full of confusion.

"Yes, Auntie."

Athena acknowledged but didn’t rush to explain to Cao Fang.

Instead.

Swish—

She waved her hand again.

The large curtain of light that filled the council hall began to shrink visibly, and the star river within similarly compressed proportionally.

Until the massive curtain of light was reduced to the size of half a table once more.

Swish——

Athena stretched out her hand again and waved.

The light screen once again covered the entire space.

"This..."

Cao Fang was momentarily stunned but vaguely guessed Athena’s meaning.

"Yes, Aunt."

"As you can see——"

"The universe is vast and boundless, countless Civilization Federations all exist within this Starry Sky."

"And this Starry Sky is not entirely the same."

"Look there..."

Athena said, pointing into the distance.

It was at the end of the light screen, an area unlike other dazzling regions of the Star River, instead an overwhelming oppressive darkness.

That darkness, pure and profound, even just looking at it made Cao Fang slightly suffocate.

"Is that also a Civilization Federation?"

Cao Fang couldn’t help asking.

"Yes and no."

Athena answered softly.

Her tone became unprecedentedly solemn and serious at this moment.

"That is..."

"The Fallen Federation."

"An evil and Pollution-symbolizing Civilization Federation."

Upon hearing this.

Cao Fang froze in place.

Pollution?

These words, she hadn’t heard for a very long time.

In a daze, she even recalled her past experiences on Blue Star, Oumuamua, Oumuamua 2, Mutant Beast, Infected Body, planetary Pollution...

"The Civilization Federation..."

"Cannot deal with Pollution either?"

Cao Fang asked incredulously.

"Yes."

Athena’s response was swift.

She even added:

"To be precise——"

"Not only can they not deal with Pollution, but they must escape from it."

"If the Fallen Federation at the end of the Star River were to one day invade the Ophelia Federation..."

"Our only choice would be to flee this Starry Sky."

"And then..."

"Watch this Starry Sky fall into darkness, just like countless others."

"This is also the origin of what I previously mentioned as the ’Cosmic Buffer Zone’."

"The region we are located in is not far from darkness."

"To avoid the potential darkness to come, any Cosmic Civilization in this Starry Sky must strive to develop and grow stronger..."

"To earn the chance to migrate into the ’Primordial Universe’."

"The Primordial Universe is pure, without any Pollution."

"Civilizations there are powerful, prosperous, peaceful... High-level."

"It’s said——"

"The civilizations in the Primordial Universe never have to worry about falling into darkness."

Towards the end, Athena’s face showed intense longing.

This information is considered top-level confidential.

Almost no citizen in the Ophelia Federation has the qualification to know.

Only the most elite few power families, like the Ophelia Clan and the Nash Clan, are eligible to know.

"Then..."

"The Cosmic Genius Battle?"

Cao Fang brought up the initial question again.

"Cosmic Genius Battle..."

Athena took a deep breath, repeating the name.

"Its full name is actually——"

"Buffer Universe Civilization Federation ’Wasteland’ Genius Selection Battle."

"As the name implies, it is a selection event, a selection from High-level Civilizations of the Primordial Universe."

"Those who perform excellently can earn resource support and development for their Federation."

"Those who perform exceptionally well..."

"Can earn their Federation and themselves a ticket to the Primordial Universe."

"By now, you should understand what that means..."

Athena’s voice echoed in the spacious, empty council hall.

Cao Fang sat on the chair in silence for a long time.

After a long while.

Cao Fang looked toward Athena and asked the final question.

"Then..."

"Why Xiaojin?"

After a brief silence, Athena chose not to evade.

She took a deep breath, speaking word by word:

"Because..."

"He is a Divine offspring, with God-level Civilization’s bloodline flowing within him."

"And that God-level Civilization is said to not only be the developer of the ’Wasteland’ game but also the founder of the Primordial Universe..."