Chapter 886: Chapter 886: Contested Territory
Wu Jinhai looked at Ji Yang’s puzzled expression and patiently said, “There are many things that you cannot know until you reach a certain level. Let me explain well today. Our human cultivators face many crises, first and foremost the power of technology. Although we must also develop technology, in this regard, the development of artificial intelligence has surpassed humanity. They have already escaped human control, constantly growing stronger, possessing influence in many places, and even establishing nations. They are competing with us for territory.”
“Artificial intelligence out of control?”
“At the beginning, we only used them for our benefit, but as they developed, their evolution speed is rapid. Of course, you don’t need to worry about issues with personal terminals. We’ve already solved that aspect.”
He asked, puzzled, “How was it resolved?”
“As artificial intelligence develops, at most they only possess intelligence like ours. As long as there is intelligence, there must be means of restraint.”
Although Ji Yang had received much instruction in this area, he still couldn’t understand how it was resolved. However, since the other party said it was resolved, Ji Yang didn’t ask further questions.
Wu Jinhai continued, “Besides the evolution of artificial intelligence, there is also the strength of foreign races. Here exist various races, many of which have evolved to a very high level. We engage in various battles with them, competing for survival space.”
Ji Yang was genuinely surprised this time; he hadn’t expected humanity to face such kinds of crises.
Seeing the change in Ji Yang’s expression, Wu Jinhai said, “We face numerous crises in our survival, and the destruction is catastrophic. Do you all know why no one engages in planting and the like in various places? Let me tell you, enemies are everywhere, always causing destruction, so without reaching the Cave Heaven Realm, where you can plant and breed within your own Blessed Lands and Caves, there is no sense of security.”
Ji Yang picked up on a key point: various parties are causing destruction, not wishing for human development.
“Therefore, only those in the Cave Heaven Realm are considered useful. They can enter the outer sect, becoming Outer Sect Disciples, which is when they are truly counted as having joined the sect. As for those in the Fusion Cave Realm, the scale of their Blessed Lands and Caves becomes larger. They are considered the backbone, capable of providing various resources. Humanity’s foundation lies in the Cave Heaven Realm.”
“Are we always at war with various parties?” Ji Yang asked a question.
Looking at Ji Yang, Wu Jinhai said, “For many areas, contention certainly exists. Right, in your Silver Ring Domain, now that you’ve become an Inner Sect Disciple, the forces of technology will not sit idly by. They will cause some destruction before we take over, possibly even destroying your planet. In your Milky Way’s central region, a technological empire established by artificial intelligence, not humans, has emerged. Although Haotian Gate’s higher-ups go there to clear them out, those forces close to your planet will inevitably launch attacks against you.”
“The sect won’t intervene?” Ji Yang asked a question.
“So, now I must talk about what’s crucial. You are the highest-level cultivator there, according to sect rules. If a particular domain belongs to the sect, the highest cultivation individual there automatically becomes the Domain Lord of that area. You are now the Domain Lord there, and as a Domain Lord, you must face a challenge, ensuring the survival of humans there, at least that your birth planet isn’t destroyed. If it’s destroyed, everyone will vie for the Domain Lordship.”
Ji Yang really felt like swearing; he hadn’t expected such a huge pitfall to be laid before him.
“Does the sect really not help?”
“They don’t help. This is a rule agreed upon by various parties. You need to guard for ten years. If your Life Planet isn’t occupied during these ten years, it’s considered successful.”