CHAPTER 351: CHAPTER 216: INVESTIGATION OF ES CIVILIZATION

However, despite his complaints, Shen Shi didn’t actually pay too much attention.

This was also because he was born during the Earth Star Period, and many of his concepts still retained their original forms.

But in reality, with the continuous development of technology, a more distinct feature is that the primal biological aspects are fading away.

Gender is just one of them.

Including some instincts ingrained in genes, even more so.

After all, even the original body has changed, how much effect can genes really retain?

Therefore, in the Future World, the only one who would complain about such things would likely be Shen Shi.

At this moment, only Shen Shi and Gong Chu were present, so Gong Chu’s display of respect exceeded the attitude of a top-level Master of Primordial Energy towards Shen Shi; he even lowered his head slightly after entering.

It should be known that although Shen Shi bore the title of Sage Saint in the Future World, his status was not as high as in modern society.

The reason is quite simple.

The development of modern society, and even the main forces, as well as the future, are mostly concentrated in the hands of Shen Shi alone, whereas in this line of the future, Shen Shi did not hold the power to dominate an entire civilization. The esteemed status was more based on merit, which naturally cannot be compared to what is based on power and reality.

Therefore, if some people knew about Gong Chu’s current attitude, they would be stunned.

But Shen Shi had long known this from the memories of this incarnation, so he wasn’t particularly surprised.

He also didn’t exchange any polite words, and, following the interrelation model in the memory, directly handed Gong Chu a list.

"You should investigate these people thoroughly; if necessary, you may take extraordinary measures, but be careful not to expose anything."

"These... are all council members." Gong Chu took the list and was evidently startled.

The list Shen Shi provided was not of insignificant figures; it was fundamentally composed of some of the top people in the Human Civilization pyramid.

Occupying the top membership council positions.

And with the identity of Sage Saint Shen Shi investigating these people, even uttering words like "may take extraordinary measures," this alone is enough to indicate that this is no trivial matter!

If it spreads out, it might even lead to internal turmoil within the entire Human Civilization!

This is why, even with Gong Chu’s composure, he was so surprised at this moment.

"The main direction of the investigation is their relationship with the Es Civilization, see if there are any hidden dangers." Shen Shi said again.

"..." This time, Gong Chu didn’t even hide his emotions.

He directly revealed his shocked expression.

Es Civilization!

To speak inappropriately, the influence and reputation of the Es Civilization within Human Civilization, although can’t compare with Sage Saint Shen Shi, have surpassed even the general highest meeting’s council members, because over the past few hundred years, the Es Civilization has indeed brought enormous benefits to Human Civilization.

Moreover, the Es Civilization, as a B-level Civilization, possesses great military prowess.

It can be said that if the Es Civilization was human, their status might even be comparable to Shen Shi in the early Starry Era!

Power combined with benefits, is unfailingly advantageous anytime.

"No need to be surprised." Shen Shi remained expressionless and calm, "Within the cultural heritage of Human Civilization, there’s an old saying, ’Those who are not of our kin must have different hearts.’ The Es Civilization appears too friendly, and the benefits they bring are too great. I have always maintained a certain vigilance, so this is also an attempt. Of course, we must be extremely cautious not to let the Es Civilization become aware, and among my considerations, you are the only one I can think of."

This indeed involves some risk.

However, the status of the second future line, although higher than the first future line, is lower than the real world, so it’s not completely without the possibility of taking risks.

After all, the second future line still holds the possibility of being altered over time.

And Shen Shi at this moment was not explaining to Gong Chu.

Gong Chu, who was engraved with the Primordial Energy Steel Seal, could not refuse any order from Shen Shi. This speech was merely to let him have a deeper understanding of the purpose, in order to handle this command more flexibly.

"Understood." Gong Chu nodded, he looked again at the list, his mind operated faster than high-performance computers, and soon he came to a realization, "These people all show special care for Star Sea. Master Sage Saint, are you concerned that the Es Civilization has set its sights on Star Sea?"

"Yes and no." Shen Shi replied.

The thinking ability of a Master of Primordial Energy is indeed incomparable to modern society’s people.

Even a hint of information from Shen Shi allows Gong Chu to analyze a lot from it.

"I understand now." He said again with sudden realization, "Es Civilization holds considerable prestige among the C-level Civilizations within its jurisdiction of the Great Star Domain, and it supports not just us. Any civilization reaching the C-level pinnacle and showing potential to become a B-level Civilization receives varying degrees of support from the Es Civilization. This is why many feel at ease, as the benefits are tangible. However, because we humans have the presence of Master Sage Saint, with traces of the mysterious ’Star Sea,’ if the support from the Es Civilization has other reasons, it might reveal clues regarding ’Star Sea.’

"You’ve already concluded it all." Shen Shi nodded slightly.