Chapter 100: The Edge of the Universe

At the very moment he knocked, the grand doors of the Star Pavilion had already slowly opened. Inside the hall, the space was vast and empty, with only a single staircase before him. Atop the steps stood a figure with their back turned to the crowd. Below the staircase were several tables reserved for the Six Divine Servants to conduct their affairs.

At one of these tables, Su Xiaoyi and Ye Lian were engrossed in study. Upon noticing someone entering, they lifted their heads and, spotting the tall Servis brought in by Qu Shixin, both rose solemnly, their gazes fixed on the newcomer.

“Qu Shixin, why have you brought him here to the teacher?” Su Xiaoyi frowned, questioning Qu Shixin while he and Ye Lian edged closer, prepared to wield their divine powers at a moment’s notice.

“It was I who called them here. You two just listen quietly,” came Shen Xing’s voice from the staircase. At his words, the two bowed and stepped aside.

“Greetings, teacher,” Qu Shixin stepped forward and saluted, then gestured to Xu Yiyi, who followed suit with a respectful bow.

“Greetings, High Priestess.”

Shen Xing waved his hand dismissively before turning around.

As soon as Shen Xing turned, Servis immediately recognized him—the very being who had obliterated all the mechanical entities in an instant.

“You are called Servis.”

“There seems to be something interesting within your body.”

“If I forcibly inspect your memories, you might perish without a trace.”

Memory inspection?

Alarm bells rang loudly in Servis’s mind. The psychic barrier of the Servis civilization was precisely designed to guard against abilities like this from certain potent individuals.

If any such individual attempted to scan memories, the psychic barrier would instantly kill Servis and use specialized technology to destroy all cells, erasing any risk of residual memories.

“Don’t be nervous. I do not intend to kill you.”

Behind me?!

Cold sweat broke out over Servis’s body. He quickly turned around to find that Shen Xing had somehow moved behind him, a hand resting on his shoulder.

“Under the watchful eyes of the Star Father, lies lose all their power.”

“Our civilization has only endured a few thousand years and remains a stranger to much of the universe.”

“The Star Father’s people need your help.”

Shen Xing’s voice was calm and composed, yet Servis felt no instinctive caution or threat—an even more unsettling sensation.

This potent individual’s abilities were truly peculiar!

Observing Servis’s inner turmoil, Shen Xing spoke simply.

Although he could scan Servis’s memories directly, it was somewhat risky.

Shen Xing was aware of the psychic barrier; superficial memories could be glimpsed by scanning the brain, but probing deep memories or latent thoughts might trigger the barrier to eliminate Servis through unknown means.

This power resembled something akin to Shen Xing’s own abilities, which sparked his curiosity.

The notion of “potent individuals” within the Servis civilization had been mentioned before by Xu Weiyi.

However, according to Xu Weiyi’s accounts, such individuals typically possessed a singular ability. Why then did Servis’s civilization exhibit technology seemingly crafted by such a potent individual, and why was there a need to guard against those who could peer into memories?

Perhaps the universe concealed many secrets, and Shen Xing needed to glean these mysteries from various civilizations to the fullest extent.

Listening to Shen Xing’s words, Servis calmed his strange feelings and slowly turned to meet his gaze.

Qu Shixin was about to mobilize his divine power but Shen Xing waved him off.

Facing Shen Xing, Servis spoke slowly, “Mighty potent individual, you have the respect of the Servis civilization.”

“Our people revere strength and take responsibility for the outcomes of war.”

“Even as defeated captives, Servis warriors uphold their inner honor.”

“As long as it does not involve internal secrets of our civilization, I am willing to share what I know about the universe.”

“Afterward, I hope to die as a Servis warrior.”

Shen Xing listened quietly. At the very moment Servis spoke, he truly believed in these words—it was clear this man had wholly embraced his creed.

Such a person was a true warrior of their civilization.

Shen Xing did not respond but signaled Su Xiaoyi to step forward and begin questioning.

Acknowledging the gesture, Su Xiaoyi nodded and retrieved a light screen containing the list of questions he and Ye Lian had prepared.

These questions were originally intended for the tribunal’s interrogation, but now that Qu Shixin had brought the leader of an enemy fleet, they could be asked directly.

“Servis, in accordance with the High Priest’s will, I shall ask you questions. Your answers will determine your ultimate treatment.”

“Remember, under the watchful eyes of the Star Father, lies have nowhere to hide.”

Su Xiaoyi deliberately emphasized the last sentence, his gaze serious and fixed upon Servis.

Servis nodded, maintaining the dignified bearing of a Servis warrior despite being a captive.

“First, what was the motive of the Servis civilization in coming here? Was it because of the Earthlings?”

“Yes.”

“Why are you so fixated on those people?”

“That, I do not know.”

Servis shook his head. Indeed, he was unaware. Everything was commanded by Chief Yesru, and he had no authority to know more.

Su Xiaoyi glanced at Shen Xing, who nodded ever so slightly. Su Xiaoyi then tapped on the light screen and shifted his line of questioning.

“Where is the observable universe you currently know of?”

Hearing this, Shen Xing’s gaze also turned toward Servis.

Sensing Shen Xing’s focus, Servis appeared to recall something and posed a question.

“High Priest… is this how I should address you? I suppose you already know the answer to this question.”

All eyes turned to Shen Xing, and amid their astonished gazes, he calmly nodded.

“That is correct. I have reached the ‘edge’ of the universe.”

“!!!”

The students present looked at Shen Xing with a mixture of shock and reverence. Xu Yiyi’s expression too betrayed slight surprise, while Servis displayed a knowing look.

“So, High Priest, do you think…”

“It is too small.”

Shen Xing shook his head. His curiosity about Servis’s answer stemmed from this very thought.

His avatar had once endlessly extended itself; Shen Xing abandoned expanding its breadth and instead focused on increasing its reach.

This was not only to explore the cosmic environment and seek traces of other civilizations but also to satisfy his lingering human curiosity.

How vast is the universe, truly?