Chapter 2692 - 1: Galaxy Level Gap!
The most important thing is that last time, Jia Yan was given a Star Core, but he wasted it on boosting combat power. To the Insect Clan Queen, this was akin to a mistake in choice, and thus her approval of Jia Yan wavered slightly.
Luckily, she still held Jia Yan in high regard, but this time, the lecture was not just for Jia Yan. Instead, it was echoed in the ears of several high-viewed Galaxy Level creatures, making it akin to a public lecture.
"The energy and recovery power of Domain Master creatures are ceaselessly flowing, giving them added effects in all matters of combat, flight, and exploration. You ordinary Galaxy Level beings might not know this, but a major part of this vast Milky Way was opened through exploration by our kind—the Domain Master beings—at least that’s what ancient records say."
The words spoken by the Insect Clan Queen left Jia Yan startled once again.
Indeed, Domain Master creatures have endless energy, allowing them to have the stamina to explore the universe.
It seems a Galaxy Level attending creature asked something, to which the Insect Clan Queen continued.
"You asked correctly. I am telling everyone from the records of the Milky Way Central that there is a saying recorded—many creatures within the Milky Way owe their birth to the ancient explorations of Domain Master creatures. Although these Domain Masters might not have intended to propagate life, they ended up doing so, and thus many beings owe gratitude to the Domain Masters of that time. And because Domain Master creatures differ greatly from ordinary Star River Middle Stage beings and are extraordinarily powerful, at some point, they began to be referred to by a new title: Domain Master."
The Insect Clan Queen spoke of the origin of the title "Domain Master" and the contributions they made.
Of course, this doesn’t mean that beings stronger than Domain Masters, such as Star River High-Level or even Star River Peak creatures, had no role in the exploration and development of the Milky Way. It’s just that these beings are exceedingly rare, and in any given era, having a Star River Peak creature is not guaranteed, so even if their contributions exist, they could never compare with the imagined impact. Although they are the most terrifying group among the Milky Way Strong Ones of any era, their numbers are insufficient. Domain Masters are truly the pillars of the Milky Way.
"And the Milky Way Central, is said to be where Domain Masters gradually started to congregate. Every Domain Master can be said to make a visit to the Milky Way Central, and a larger portion forever remains there, either to live and cultivate or... gets killed by other Domain Masters or even more terrifying Star River High-Level Experts!"
Kill Domain Masters?!
Upon hearing this, Jia Yan and the ordinary Galaxy Level beings were all startled.
If these words hadn’t come from the mouth of the Insect Clan Queen, they definitely wouldn’t believe it.
Domain Master creatures are extremely formidable beings in the Milky Way, often ruling over vast areas of the Starry Sky in one place.
Such noble beings go to the Milky Way Central and end up dead?
Aren’t the other Domain Masters, other than the Insect Clan Queen, unnecessarily belligerent?
"Don’t be surprised. Domain Masters are not particularly special creatures. We too experience joys and sorrows, and we too want things, even more so and harder to obtain than you. We flock to the Milky Way Central because the resources there are plentiful, offering more opportunities to find items that boost our strength, so we eagerly rush there, some even stay permanently, because even at Star River High-Level, the Milky Way Central is more suitable for cultivation. Of course, at Star River High-Level, only a very few beings in the entire Milky Way can threaten your life. At that time, you will find yourself almost without any natural enemies."
At this, Jia Yan couldn’t hold back.
He spoke up.
"Your Majesty Queen, aside from high-level beings, is there currently any Star River Peak creature in the Milky Way?"
Jia Yan was eager to know if the highest battling strength in the Milky Way had reached Star River Peak and just how terrifying that power truly was.
Unfortunately, his question did not receive an answer.
The Insect Clan Queen’s somewhat regretful words sounded softly: "Whether there exists a Star River Peak presence, I do not know. That’s why I want to go to the Milky Way Central District myself to find out the answer. Of course, if there are any Star River Peak existences, then they would definitely be few. According to my estimates, the entire Milky Way can support at most one or two, no more than three Star River Peak existences. Any more, and the balance of the Milky Way would be disrupted. After all, to us Domain Masters, Star River Peak creatures are akin to Divine Spirits—so terrifying they defy imagination."
Listening to the Insect Clan Queen’s words, undoubtedly other creatures asked something else, which the queen continued to answer.
"You’ve asked me how powerful high-level and peak creatures are, haven’t you? Hehe, this question is actually difficult for me to answer, as I have also never seen Star River High-Level or Peak creatures. Maybe some of you have greater insights than I do. Hence, I can’t answer this, but as a Domain Master being, I have a general sense of the might of high-level creatures. I can describe it like this: the way you perceive me is akin to how I perceive high-level creatures. As for Peak Strong Ones... I can’t speculate, but I’ve read ancient texts where a peak strong one acted and wiped out nearly all Star River High-Level beings of that era! This means that a single peak creature can surpass all Star River High-Level beings of its era, a reality capable of overturning the whole Milky Way."
Upon hearing these words, Jia Yan’s heart trembled.
He had long known the tremendous disparity between Star River stages, but never imagined the gap was to such a level.
Previously, he could somewhat see that Galaxy Level beings were more of a measure of power disparity rather than a single level, with numbers so sparse that beings who should be divided into multiple levels of Super Powerhouses were all categorized under one level for convenience of reference.
Thus, Galaxy Level existences certainly have enormous power disparities, similar to how they view the Domain Master level Insect Clan Queen as a Divine Spirit, while the queen views high-level or peak creatures as even more divine.
"At this rate, reaching the Star River Early Stage is just a starting point, isn’t it? How laughable, I was once so filled with ambition, thinking that after reaching the Galaxy Level, nothing in the entire Milky Way would pose a threat to me. Now I see, if the Insect Clan Queen decided to kill me, she could effortlessly do so in one or two moves. Even reaching the Star River Middle Stage would be useless. Without becoming a Domain Master, there’s no match against beings like the Insect Clan Queen."
The disparity between early stage beings and the middle stage Insect Clan Queen is so vast. Then, compared to high-level creatures or even more terrifying Star River Peak creatures, the gap is fathomable.
No wonder the Insect Clan Queen is so determined to venture to the Milky Way Central.
"Luckily, I stepped out of the Orion Arm and joined the Insect Clan Queen’s entourage. Otherwise, relying solely on myself, wanting to reach the Milky Way Central and wander there would truly be an extremely difficult task."
Jia Yan felt a bit emotional, then felt grateful for his decision to travel with the Insect Clan Queen.
If he hadn’t stepped out of that small quagmire, he might still be within the Orion Arm, becoming the overlord of his self-proclaimed tiny quagmire, rather than, as he does now, facing a massive ocean full of terrifying monsters, yet he himself has a chance to become the most terrifying monster.
"This time moving forward, because the distance is extremely far, for all of you, the leaders of respective Starfields, who have an understanding of technology and long-distance exploration technology, you should know that the further the voyage, the more likely problems are to occur."