Chapter 1270 - 1130: Sealed News

Chapter 1270: Chapter 1130: Sealed News

Qu Jianlei and another person were talking when Mu Guang hurried over.

Lately, he has been practicing various newly learned techniques, rarely appearing in front of others.

However, at the same time, he has been using his channels to gather various information.

This time, he rushed over because he had received new information, "It’s said that at the barrier breach, someone has infiltrated over."

Barrier breach... it’s the first time Qu Jianlei has heard this term, leaving him a bit puzzled: What is that?

However, this was obviously a rather advanced and obscure term, so he didn’t voice his question.

Qu Jianlei doesn’t like pretending to understand things he doesn’t know, but when there’s a chance that it might expose his background, he tends to be cautious.

The Nutrient Injection was momentarily stunned upon hearing, then nodded, "That’s right, no wonder the Rebel Alliance has been so active lately."

Mu Guang shook his head at these words, "It’s not that simple, things might not be peaceful from now on."

The Nutrient Injection looked slightly surprised, "Why wouldn’t it be peaceful, just because of those small rebels?"

Mu Guang looked at him, his expression slightly strange, and after a silent four or five seconds, finally asked, "What do you think the barrier breach is?"

This is also what I wanted to ask! Qu Jianlei didn’t speak, just looked at the two of them indifferently.

The Nutrient Injection blinked and asked with confusion, "Isn’t it just another space where the rebel army hides?"

Given his identity, he indeed had heard of the barrier breach and knew that there were remaining rebels on the other side.

In the years when the Empire was unified, there had been many rebel armed forces, causing chaos throughout the Empire.

Later, barrier breaches in space appeared, and surviving rebels entered other spaces through the breaches.

Legend has it that the military fleet once entered the breach to pursue the remaining enemies,

but they found that the survival environment on the other side was extremely harsh, with severe non-combat losses, forcing them to retreat.

Afterward, the military left a large fleet at the barriers to guard, preventing them from entering this world again.

Yet the rebels did not abandon their intention to counterattack and conducted occasional attacks.

Though the barrier breach isn’t very large, battles are frequent, and many times, the intensity is very strong.

As mentioned earlier, once Awakeners commit crimes, those who need redemption are sent to the barrier breach.

But this information is top secret and blocked from society.

The reason is simple, there are many dissatisfied people within the Empire, knowing such a place exists would surely provoke negative reactions.

Although there are three breaches, and the battles are intense, the overall combat power needed isn’t considered much.

Of course, this "isn’t considered much" is relative to the Empire’s vast size, the absolute quantity is still considerable.

According to the Nutrient Injection, the three breaches don’t specifically require Awakeners to supervise them; the military fleet and Redeemers are sufficient.

Otherwise, for the Empire’s iron fist, organizing a large number of Awakeners to participate in the blockade would be the correct approach.

Ultimately, the Empire does not want the public to know that barrier breaches exist, nor that rebel forces are still struggling in desperation.

Therefore, it’s completely normal that Qu Jianlei hasn’t heard this term.

This information is blocked across the entire Empire, and since Qu Jianlei entered the Empire, he’s been lurking.

His position is nearly akin to being a rebel, making it entirely normal that he doesn’t receive similar information.

Among those he interacts with, most are also unaware of this.

Qu Jianlei had once been curious about what redemption missions for Awakeners entailed, but was it worth asking specifically about such a thing?

Granny Jia and Paranoid might have heard about it, but in their eyes, such insignificant concerns aren’t worthy of discussion.

Even Nutrient Injection, who had accidentally heard the term, hadn’t seriously studied it.

Mu Guang shook his head, "That’s not completely it, there’s more than just rebel forces there."

His words were halting as if there was something difficult to express.

The Nutrient Injection saw his demeanor and frowned slightly, clearly a bit displeased.

No one likes being kept in suspense.

Upon seeing this, Qu Jianlei spoke, "Besides rebel forces, what else is at the barrier breach? If it’s inconvenient, you don’t have to say."

Given that Nutrient Injection’s information channels can’t learn more, asking now wouldn’t appear ignorant.

Just as his voice fell, several Divine Senses swept down, indicating that more than just the two were concerned.

Though Mu Guang was accustomed to the team’s style, he couldn’t help but have his expression change, "So many people?"

The Nutrient Injection commented blandly, "If you don’t trust them, you don’t have to say."

Damn it... Mu Guang cursed inwardly, if I don’t talk, won’t I offend all you Supremes?

However, looking back, these messages didn’t pose too much of a threat to him.

Even though saying it might have serious consequences, he’s definitely not the only one who had relayed similar information before.

So he hesitated and said, "I heard the relevant information from a predecessor who had an interest in archaeology."

"That person has passed away, and I’m not sure if this information is accurate."

First, he needed to remove himself from the situation and then emphasize the nature of the "rumor," explicitly expressing his intent to distance himself.

A fluctuation of divine sense suddenly emitted from the Paranoid, "Just say it, what are you afraid of?"

After learning the technique of using divine sense, this kind of communication gradually became more common within the team.

Mu Guang’s next words shocked everyone, "Have you ever considered that there is also a world beyond the breach?"

The area beyond the breach is not just a simple space as advertised by the Imperial government; it also encompasses a vast universe.

There, numerous habitable stars exist, along with similar human civilizations.

So, what the Imperial government is guarding against is not merely the small rebellious forces, but the invasion by other human civilizations.

Can one imagine, if there is an Imperial government on this side of the breach, wouldn’t there be other unified human nations on the other side?

Fortunately, the scope of the breach is not very large, blocking such a pass makes it difficult for the human nation on the other side to invade.

Similarly, the other side definitely understands the situation here as well, so since they can’t invade, they will be prepared to defend.

The Imperial government here knows that there are quite a few social contradictions; this information must absolutely not be spread.

Because of this, even with the information capabilities of the Nutrient Injection, they don’t know the truth behind the breach.

Of course, this is mainly because he wasn’t really curious about the matter; otherwise, if he had made an all-out inquiry, he might have truly found the answer.

The Archaeology Enthusiasts Association is different though; although their strength isn’t too strong, archaeology is their passion!

Once human subjective initiative is strengthened, many unimaginable things can be accomplished.

Thus, Mu Guang can ascertain that the other side of the breach is also a human society, and its overall strength may not necessarily be weaker than the Imperial government.

He can even basically determine that an Awakened System exists on the other side, and their language is extremely similar.

In his words, someone from their association once risked death to break into the other side and confirmed that there are also sacred script relics over there.

After he finished speaking, everyone fell silent; no one spoke for a long time.

Mu Guang sensed the situation was a bit strange and emphasized again, "I just heard it, I have no intention of inciting you."

At this moment, he must clarify his stance; otherwise, he was very worried the other side might impulsively do something wrong.

"Alas," murmured the Paranoid with a sigh, "this is the first time... I somewhat dislike information blockades."

Soon after, Mu Yu hesitantly asked, "There’s actually such a large nation, and the information is blocked so strictly, you’re not joking?"

"Most likely it’s true," Nutrient Injection spoke with a grim face, "otherwise, would ’treason’ charges only apply to rebel forces?"

In the Imperial government, the heaviest charge is treason, followed by privately researching sacred scripts, which often results in clan executions.

Qinghu also spoke up, "Are there many Supremes in the society over there?"

"This... I don’t know," Mu Guang shook his head again, emphasizing again, "I just heard about some things."

Then, he looked at Nutrient Injection inconspicuously, "This one’s information network is very sound; you might want to inquire a bit."

Nutrient Injection nodded thoughtfully, "Alright, I’ll do my best, really... didn’t expect to hear such news."

Seeing him take on this task, everyone relaxed a bit.

Regardless of whether they admitted it verbally, everyone recognized in their hearts: the most informed person in the team was this fellow.

Qu Jianlei spoke up, "So, Mu Guang, what you said about infiltration from the other side means there are more than just rebel forces?"

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent again; this was a question they all wanted to know.

Everyone was a marginal figure in the Imperial society, most carrying a bounty, often unable to reveal themselves openly.

If they could live a stable life, who would willingly wander rootless and drift about?

But that doesn’t mean they’d prefer accepting governance from an unknown human society.

Apart from the four members from Garbage Star, the others still harbor some feelings for the Imperial government.

No matter what, this country raised them; even with numerous grievances, they won’t discard it like an old shoe.

In reality, no one knows that society on the other side; who would have good will towards it?

To speak bluntly, how much genetic difference is there between the people on that side and our own is hard to say.

However, when confronted with Qu Jianlei’s question, Mu Guang replied frankly.

"I just heard about this news, it’s a rumor from a military acquaintance, I don’t know any specific details."

Just as everyone thought this guy was going to be evasive again, Mu Guang decisively expressed his stance.

"I have many grievances with the Imperial government, but ultimately it’s the country that gave me life, there are still many people I care about."

"So, I can’t guarantee I’ll never commit treason, but for now, I’m really not considering it."

Not guaranteed to not commit treason, but it depends on the situation, the attitude is somewhat unorthodox, but it’s commendably honest.

No one in Qu Jianlei’s team raised objections against him.

Instead, Nutrient Injection volunteered, "Let me handle this inquiry as well."

Three days later, with Big Head Butterfly spinning in Qu Jianlei’s mind, "There was a change of guard at the spatial fluctuation point."

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