CHAPTER 694: 400 CHAPTERS PLAN.B: TOWARD THE UNIVERSE

[PLAN.A: Cross the Vortex Portal]

However, it did not succeed.

Clearly, it seemed as if the teleportation process was halfway through.

On this time-traveling vehicle, he saw countless peculiar views and information, seemingly from beyond the Universe, through the window.

He saw countless pieces of information pouring into his mind like a tide, originating from different worlds, different eras, and even different universes.

This information was presented in various forms: some were ancient texts recording the rise and fall of civilizations; some were magnificent images showcasing splendid natural landscapes; and others were complex data streams revealing the mysteries of the depths of the Universe.

But due to the lack of unknown conditions, the Vortex Portal halfway through kicked him off the vehicle.

This gave him a strange feeling akin to being told to stop midway through a bowel movement.

Moreover, his long-held unknowns became impossible to explore. Had all the farewells he made before been in vain?

With this thought.

Chen Yun did not simply choose to go back.

What would going back mean now?

After all, having kept up appearances for so long, it wouldn’t do to just return and tell family and friends that he had finished his journey, would it?

Anyway, he had already given everyone sufficient strength and the essence of life, allowing them to protect themselves and live long.

In addition, he could come back anytime using the Super-visual Range Position Perception Token as a space node.

He had no worries left.

So, looking into the boundless Universe, Chen Yun felt he might have a new choice.

[PLAN.B: Go to the Universe]

Yes, go to the Universe!

This was Chen Yun’s already prepared backup plan.

After all, before deciding to enter the Vortex Portal, he hesitated for over a month and went through five Evolutions without attempting to step in.

This long period was for contemplating all possibilities.

Though mainly he considered the various issues he might encounter in a new world after crossing over.

But he did consider what to do if he couldn’t cross over.

The probability was small.

But isn’t it exactly what has happened now?

So, Plan B had its use!

Perhaps in the future, he would surpass the Universe, but at least for now, he was far from that level.

A mere 10 billion light-year radius of Spiritual Position couldn’t even reach the scale of the observable Universe’s nearly 46 billion light-year radius, not to mention the entire, unimaginably large Universe!

The size of the entire Universe is a more complex and uncertain issue.

The observable Universe is only a small part of the whole Universe, and the actual size of the entire Universe might be infinite, or finite but unbounded.

If the Universe is flat, it might be infinitely large. Current observational data indicate that the Universe’s geometry is very close to flat, suggesting a very small curvature.

If the Universe is closed, it might be finite but unbounded, akin to a four-dimensional sphere. In this case, if you keep moving in a straight line, you’ll eventually return to the starting point.

If the Universe is open, it might be infinitely large, but its geometry resembles a hyperbolic surface.

According to the Big Bang theory, the Universe is constantly expanding. This means that even beyond the observable Universe, the Universe continues to expand.

In short, the diameter of the observable Universe is about 93 billion light-years, based on calculations of light speed and the age of the Universe.

The size of the entire Universe remains an unsolved mystery. According to current theories and observational data, the Universe might be infinite, or finite but unbounded. The multiverse theory also provides another possibility for the Universe’s size.

This gave Chen Yun a foundation to explore the Universe.

At least for now, the Universe should not be exhaustible within a few of his Evolutions.

This provides the condition of "unknown."

Unknowns are worth exploring.

And speaking of it.

He now had an extremely terrifying strength and the range of his Spiritual Position.

Yet he hadn’t seen any extraterrestrial life?

Or to put it accurately.

Within a range of a hundred billion light-years nearby, he saw only a few simple life planets with basic proteins.

On many such planets, the most common forms of life are single-celled organisms. These creatures usually live in bodies of water, such as oceans, lakes, or groundwater. Some obtain energy through photosynthesis, while others feed on organic matter.

In the surface layers of some planets, there are complex microbial communities. These microorganisms can metabolize using chemical energy without relying on sunlight. They exist in hot water flows within rock cracks or deep soil, showcasing life’s diversity and adaptability.

In certain drier or extreme environments, life forms similar to lichens on the Primordial Star appear. These life forms are usually a symbiosis of fungi and algae, capable of growing on rock surfaces or barren soil, demonstrating strong drought resistance and resilience.

In a certain sense.

These should all count as extraterrestrials.

Just that... the essence of life isn’t advanced enough.

Chen Yun hadn’t discovered any group of life forms with enough logical intelligence, not even low-level reptiles.

So there’s no need to go back just yet.

Taking advantage of this farewell, he could have a good tour around the entire Universe.