Chapter 1144 - 732: Radiant Throne_4
Swish! Swish! Swish!
All eyes focused on Captain Upright Lotus.
Captain Upright Lotus: "This exploration yielded five treasures that defy valuation in Primordial Crystals: the Spatial Overlord Exuviae, Starship, Armor, Purple-Red Technology Star Core, and the uncertain ’Radiant Throne’ which may have no use."
Captain Upright Lotus stated honestly: "The most valuable find in this exploration has to be the exuviae of an Overlord Realm expert we just collected. To all Roving Merchant Flame Spiders with awakened Spatial Talent, it is a supreme treasure they would spare no expense to acquire."
"Of course, we cannot sell it either."
"I’ve drafted a preliminary allocation plan, please hear it out. Myself, Kansui, and Giant Taro, the three of us will share the Overlord Realm exuviae, craft it into Soul Consoling Beads, and we three old spiders will use it in turns."
"Good!"
"No problem!"
Kansui and Giant Taro agreed.
Kansui: "As soon as we return, Giant Taro and I will request leave from the Chamber of Commerce on the pretext of preparing for a breakthrough in the Habitat Realm. We will ask headquarters to reassign two Flame Spiders to take care of affairs in the Venus Star System. Giant Taro and I will join everyone in returning to the Dawn Star System, where we’ll find a Second Level Origin Point to concentrate on understanding Spatial Power."
Captain Upright Lotus agreed readily: "Transmitting messages back and forth could take at least ten thousand years. I’ll hibernate here in the Venus Star System to wait, with everyone together."
"Good!"
Kansui and Giant Taro agreed once more.
Captain Upright Lotus: "Additionally, that set of combat armor used Law Divine Stone and many expensive spatial materials for extraction and recovery. We can use it along with the Overlord expert’s corpse to forge a spatial artifact. This item will also be divided between myself, Kansui, and Giant Taro."
"With five treasures, we three spiders with awakened Spatial Ability take two pieces; no problem, right?"
–– No problem!
The four spiders agreed.
Dragon Cypress and Ink Orchid lightly nodded their tentacles.
Captain Upright Lotus looked at Dragon Cypress and asked, "Dragon Cypress Ant King, have you thought it through? Are you sure you want to try deciphering the Technology Star Core?"
Dragon Cypress: "Shall I try?"
Captain Upright Lotus waved a claw, and the object floated towards Dragon Cypress.
Dragon Cypress swung the Hydra Tentacle to catch and hold it up for inspection, expressing doubt:
"Combining my variation and imitation with Super Brain Ability might allow me to reverse-engineer a simulation of this civilization’s inheritance lineage. But, the soul-level restrictions..."
The five old spiders watched sidelong with cold eyes—everyone knew the ants were negotiating.
Captain Upright Lotus: "I’m straightforward, don’t like beating around the bush or engaging in scheming. I’m no businessperson and don’t do business. I say what I mean."
"First, in theory, simulating the inheritance lineage can achieve partial fusion, grasping some functions of the Technology Star Core. Second, Dragon Cypress Ant King, you possess Soul System Talent, and in future evolution and growth, you could choose imitation and variation at the soul level—this is absolutely one of the Universe’s top, most promising paths."
"Perhaps it might succeed; if it does, the benefits you receive, Dragon Cypress Ant King, there’s no need for us to elaborate, right?"
Dragon Cypress: "Of course. But..."
Dragon Cypress paused then corrected himself: "Captain Upright Lotus, your allocation."
Captain Upright Lotus: "You’ll have this Purple-Red Technology Star Core. As for all ordinary Technology Star Cores, each of us five old spiders will keep 20 for collection samples, and the rest go entirely to you and Ink Orchid."
Dragon Cypress: "Good! Thank you, Captain Upright Lotus!"
Captain Upright Lotus: "I only objectively distribute based on everyone’s contributions fairly."
Captain Upright Lotus: "I noticed Ink Orchid seems quite enamored with the ’Radiant Throne’, not wanting to move away... As for its material—which you all know—no need to elaborate. Regarding its purpose, it might genuinely be just an artwork; at least we, the five old spiders, couldn’t discern any clues."
"Encompassing the entire Star System’s origin points, the ’Tears of Stars’—it’s hard to believe—ended up crafted into such an object with no practical use..."
Captain Upright Lotus paused, then continued: "The Cerbera ship can scan, deduce, analyze, but its database is limited. Things like ’Tears of Stars’ definitely aren’t documented, likely can’t provide definite results."
Captain Upright Lotus concluded: "Dragon Cypress Ant King, Ink Orchid, you two can take a gamble; take the Radiant Throne away, bet on its potential for additional practical use. Even if wrong, at least it’s the Universe’s most luxurious, opulent, unique piece of artwork, isn’t it?"
"Indeed—"
Ink Orchid raised a claw and then gently set it down, happily shaking tentacles.
"..."
Dragon Cypress’ gaze fell on Chickpea, then looked at Purple Cicada.
Captain Upright Lotus pointed a claw at the Starship: "The Starship will belong to Purple Cicada and Chickpea. We discussed splitting into six portions earlier, with five immeasurably valuable treasures in total. The pair taking just one seems a bit unfair..."
Captain Upright Lotus’ claw turned to gesture towards the vast sea of books ahead: "All the books in the Third Treasury are theirs."
"As for the art pieces on level three of the Second Treasury, we’ll convert them into Primordial Crystals and divide them equally."
"Considering your and Ink Orchid’s limited strength, Shanglu Space’s limited capacity and bearing ability, you both can prioritize choosing World Gemstones. These you can keep for personal use after evolving the Habitat Realm. If money is ever needed, they can be exchanged for Primordial Crystals or other valuables anytime, anywhere."
"Good!"
Dragon Cypress eagerly agreed and praised: "Captain Upright Lotus is thorough in thoughts!"
Dragon Cypress promptly added: "The sculptural value in the Second Treasury exceeds 200 billion; splitting into six portions means each gets about 34 billion, right? The total value of World Gemstones doesn’t surpass 10 billion. The metal sculptures are heavy, and Ink Orchid and I can’t move them—why not make a trade with Chickpea and Purple Cicada to exchange for books?"
Captain Upright Lotus: "That’s certainly no problem."
Dragon Cypress: "Regarding the exuviae of Solitary Wolf Overlord and Spatial Overlord, I need some samples to deduce and simulate their lineages."
Captain Upright Lotus: "I understand. Once finished, I’ll help you make two simple Soul Consoling Boxes to seal some remains for you."
Dragon Cypress: "Good!"
Captain Upright Lotus asked: "Does anyone have issues with my allocation proposal?"
–– No problem!
All the insects agreed.
"Then it’s settled!"
Captain Upright Lotus: "Good! Let’s move! Let’s pack! Dragon Cypress Ant King, Ink Orchid, feel free to take whatever books appeal to you, but don’t store them in Shanglu Space yet. Stack them together and appraise first..."
PS1: Many readers feedback indicated the 5 AM update time was inconvenient, so let’s use this opportunity to adjust the update time to between 10 PM and 12 AM each day.
PS2: This relic adventure forms the main theme throughout the Universe arc.