Chapter 394: Stable Four-Dimensional Space_1

Intelligence trading continued.

Sophon said, "From the ruins of an advanced civilization, we have obtained a crucial piece of intelligence. Let me tell you what it is, and you can decide if it's sufficient for the information we hope to obtain."

Jiang Yu made a gesture indicating 'please, go ahead'.

Sophon said, "It is said that there is a place in the universe unaffected by the Dark Forest Law, where any civilization can secure a comfortable space for existence. Everyone..."

"That place is called 'Paradise', right?" Jiang Yu interrupted Sophon, then continued, "We have also received this information, but we have not fully believed it.

"At least until we see the so-called 'Paradise' with our own eyes, we won't take it as truth.

"Please be serious and use some more sincere bargaining chips.

"Because the information you are so eager to obtain, I just happen to know it."

Sophon once again sat motionless for two or three minutes.

This time, Cheng Xin clearly felt that Sophon was like herself just moments ago, somewhat reluctant, yet somewhat helpless.

She suddenly felt relieved in her heart. She did not understand why, but with Jiang Yu in the lead, she felt the burden lift from her shoulders.

At this time, Sophon said with a lack of confidence, "We can offer the Solar System State advanced genetic technologies!"

However, Jiang Yu shook his head, "I do not believe that the genetic technologies of the Black Cuboid People are inferior to yours. Now that we have Dark Forest under our control, we can study it any way we want.

"The most important point is, starting from the Deterrence 39 years ago, the Governing Council has already resolved to temporarily stop the dissemination of more advanced genetic technologies to avoid severe internal conflicts within the country.

"You must have realized, intelligent beings should link the perfection of themselves to the level of civilization, otherwise a deformed society can easily emerge!"

Sophon said then, "We'll have to trade with another crucial piece of intelligence we have. We have preliminarily determined that there are many vast voids in the universe!

"For example, the Boötes Void discovered by humanity, which is about 700 million light-years from us and has a diameter of 300 million light-years!

"It appears void of any galaxy systems!

"But based on our latest observations, the mass in there is quite substantial. We can basically confirm that it is a stable four-dimensional space.

"There is another one you haven't discovered, within the Milky Way only 60,000 light-years away, where there's a huge void. We are certain that is a newly formed vast two-dimensional space!

"Based on these observations, we have reached a terrifying conclusion, the universe is..."

"Undergoing dimensional reduction, right?" Jiang Yu calmed the ripples in his heart in an instant, "We guessed as much after Starship Earth's exploration of the Four-dimensional Fragment.

"I am very interested in how you differentiate whether these vast voids are four-dimensional or two-dimensional spaces, why they aren't regions where dark matter accumulates?

"Aren't they disguises of a God-level Civilization?

"Besides, isn't four-dimensional space constantly sliding into three dimensions? Why would there be a stable four-dimensional space?"

If Jiang Yu did not possess God's View, the information that the universe was undergoing dimensional reduction would be extremely critical to humanity.

But Jiang Yu did not regard this piece of information as important at all. Instead, his heart skipped a beat when he heard Sophon mention "a stable four-dimensional space!"

This was certainly going to be another piece of unknown information!

Logic fell into deep thought; he suddenly understood many things.

While Cheng Xin had completely lost track of what the two were discussing.

Sophon asked, "What can these pieces of intelligence be traded for?"

Jiang Yu replied, "A piece of important information, just like the one before!"

"Can't it be the intelligence we want to receive?"

"No, because I am not so eager to know this answer, so I won't exchange it for the intelligence you need the most."

Three minutes later, Sophon said, "Deal! To whom should I send the observation and differentiation methods?"

"Jiang Shiliu! But you need to explain it to me briefly."

Sophon paused before saying, "Sent!"

Jiang Yu took out a portable computer, reminding Jiang Shiliu to check the reception.

Sophon said, "The observation method includes some utilization of dark matter, which you can consider a bonus technology of this transaction.

"Once the utilization of dark matter reaches a certain level, it becomes easy to distinguish between dark matter that resembles ruins and the intact four-dimensional space.

"As for why there are stable four-dimensional spaces, we are also unclear.

"We speculate that perhaps a four-dimensional advanced civilization used some method to stop the fall from four dimensions to three within a region?

"Moreover, the Boötes Void is definitely not a disguise by an advanced civilization; such a large-scale disguise would be like a bright target in the universe!"

Jiang Yu said with a smile, "That gives me some ideas about the security declaration."

His comment was purely to cover up a slip of the mind he had had without thinking, for careful consideration would reveal that it couldn't possibly be a god-level civilization's disguise.

Jiang Yu had been a bit excited just a moment ago and overlooked this.

He now needed to appear as profound and mysterious as possible to exchange for more intelligence.

Jiang Yu said, "What can be sure is that the photon particles have been tampered with by an advanced civilization, and from the very beginning of our evolution, we suffered from a Dark Forest Strike."

The living room fell silent once more, as this message was again enough to shock everyone.

Jiang Yu spread his hands, "I believe the intelligence I've offered is at a premium, as it implies many things!"

Sophon nodded, "Yes, for example, it proves that the basic laws of the universe likely hide numerous traps, and if one wishes to reach sufficient heights, one must find a way to avoid the influence of photon particles."

Jiang Yu, tapping the table with his knuckles, said, "I think you should make up the difference."

After "thinking" for a few minutes, Sophon said, "Then let me share our conjecture about 'Paradise.'"

"Go ahead."

"Initially, we didn't take the intelligence on Paradise seriously, but then we accidentally discovered a peculiar creature in another planetary system," Sophon said solemnly:

"That creature reproduces by invading the DNA of other organisms, transforming these organisms into its own kind!

"So, could it be that after entering 'Paradise,' all became the same kind of creature, hence avoiding the Dark Forest Strike?"

Jiang Yu nodded, "I am very satisfied with this difference."

Then he sighed, "Humanity's disadvantage lies in its shortsightedness. In the not so distant future, we too will venture into interstellar space, and hope to quickly overcome this shortcoming.

"You take care, and don't let some miscellaneous civilizations extinguish you. The only ones capable of annihilating you are humans."

Jiang Yu stood up, downed his long-cold tea in one gulp, "This is a sign of my respect for you."

Having said that, he left without looking back.

Sophon said, "You too! Take care!"

Without a word, they both knew well that ultimately, they had not exchanged the intelligence they most hoped to receive!