Chapter 724: Searching for the Origin of Everything

After a long time, it was night.

Li Yang looked through the glass window of the observation deck at the starry night sky.

Although he had just won the victory, his heart could not be calm.

This encounter made him realize that this universe seemed to be slightly different from the universe he knew.

He had never come into contact with these creations outside of [Origin] before.

No...maybe I've been exposed to it too.

After all...don't I exist like that too?

There are still too many unknowns, and Blue Star may face new threats at any time.

At this moment, Bai Zhi walked gently to him and handed him a cup of hot tea.

"What are you thinking about?" she asked softly.

Li Yang took the teacup, took a sip, and said, "I'm wondering if I overlooked something?"

Bai Zhi frowned slightly: "You mean..."

"I mean..." Li Yang turned around and looked directly into Bai Zhi's eyes, "Are we really ready to face a broader universe?"

"There has never been anything like this in my known future."

"Trans-universe teleportation and stuff... these things shouldn't have appeared so early."

Bai Zhi was silent for a while, and then said slowly: "Maybe we are not completely ready yet."

"But... we're always getting better, aren't we?"

"We met gods, fought against cosmic-level invasions... and even eliminated... according to you, a [disease] that could destroy the entire universe."

"And this level should be far beyond our upper limit, right?"

Li Yang nodded with a smile on his face: "That's right...we are indeed making progress."

"But my concern is whether we are progressing fast enough."

At this moment, Jiang Xiaoxiao opened the door and walked in.

Even though she didn't take the initiative, she heard the conversation between the two and interjected:

"Li Yang, is this a kind of... unfounded worry?"

Li Yang shook his head: "No, Xiaoxiao."

"This is not unfounded worry, but necessary vigilance."

"Today's events have proven that there are forces in the universe that...even the [origin] doesn't know about."

"We must prepare..."

He can still clearly remember what the infinite universe has become like with the power that he has not been exposed to in the last [Origin].

Jiang Xiaoxiao nodded thoughtfully: "So, do you have any plans?"

Li Yang cast his gaze towards the starry sky again: "Yes... to me."

"But for us... I can't quite imagine."

"The only thing we can do is accelerate the development of science and technology."

"At the same time, we also need to learn more about this universe."

"You mean..." Bai Zhi's eyes lit up, "Are we going to start exploring the universe?"

Li Yang nodded: "Well, although we are a little anxious, we can no longer be limited to Blue Star."

"We need to go out and see what changes have taken place in this universe and what dangers have arisen."

Jiang Xiaoxiao said excitedly: "That's great! Are we finally going to start interstellar exploration?"

Li Yang smiled: "Not so fast."

"First, we need more powerful technology..."

"Secondly, we also need to find the [origin] and learn more about the truth about the [epidemic] and the universe."

Bai Zhi said thoughtfully: "Speaking of [origin], do you have any clues?"

Li Yang shook his head: "Not yet."

"But don't worry, I know where to find it."

At this moment, a burst of rapid footsteps came.

A young researcher hurried over, holding a report in his hand.

"Mr. [Shen Nong]," he said breathlessly, "we found some interesting things when we analyzed the wreckage of those alien spacecraft."

Li Yang immediately became alert: "What is it?"

The young man handed in a report: "We found some strange energy traces in the wreckage."

"This energy...seems to be somewhat similar to [the epidemic]."

Li Yang, Bai Zhi and Jiang Xiaoxiao looked at each other, and they all saw surprise and worry in each other's eyes.

Li Yang took the report, glanced through it quickly, and then said: "Let the gods expand the field to block it, and then organize a special research team to study it under complete protection."

"Anyway, I want to know everything about this energy."

The young man nodded and left in a hurry.

Bai Zhi frowned and said, "Does this mean that there is some connection between the alien civilization and [the epidemic]?"

Li Yang thought for a while and then said: "It's possible, but it could also be a coincidence."

"In any case, this gives us a new research direction."

Jiang Xiaoxiao said excitedly: "Maybe this is our breakthrough in finding a solution to the [epidemic]!"

Li Yang nodded: "Maybe. But we can't rush it."

"We need more information, more evidence..."

Bai Zhi said thoughtfully: "If there is really a connection, then we may need to re-evaluate our understanding of [the epidemic]."

Li Yang agreed: "Indeed, after all, I did that kind of thing..."

"All in all, this may mean that [the disease] is more complex and more dangerous than we thought."

Jiang Xiaoxiao suddenly thought of something: "If the [epidemic] is really related to that alien civilization, does it mean that other civilizations also know about the existence of the [epidemic]?"

Li Yang's eyes lit up: "That is inevitable, but most civilizations have been eroded by the [epidemic] and completely destroyed when they come into contact with the concept of [epidemic]."

"As far as I know, there is only one civilization that can pass on information related to the [epidemic]..."

Bai Zhi was shocked: "In other words, we are not the only civilization facing the threat of [epidemic]?"

Li Yang nodded: "Well, I have said that [epidemic] has always been a problem faced by many universes."

The three fell into deep thought.

After a while, Li Yang broke the silence: "Okay, now that we have a new goal."

"Then we need to speed up the pace of research and start preparing for interstellar exploration."

Bai Zhi and Jiang Xiaoxiao both nodded in agreement.

Li Yang continued: "Let's do it the same as before. Bai Zhi, you will be responsible for organizing the scientific research team and studying the energy traces in the wreckage."

"Xiao Xiao, you will be responsible for coordinating various departments and start preparing for interstellar exploration."

Both nodded solemnly.

Li Yang's eyes turned to the starry sky again: "And I... I plan to go to find the [Origin]."

"I have a hunch that something must have happened there, which caused strange things to happen one after another."

Bai Zhi said worriedly: "Are you going alone? It's too dangerous."

Li Yang shook his head: "It's okay, don't worry."

"Besides, except for me, you don't have the ability to meet the [Origin]."