Trading Cosmic Battleship From The Start
Chapter 204 - 142: The Return of the Shen Clan_2

Chapter 204: Chapter 142: The Return of the Shen Clan_2

Shen Shi looked at these people’s statements and could more or less discern something.

First of all, these people definitely hope that humanity’s Mother Star can win.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t all rush to support it.

At the very least, they’ve committed more than half of their resources, and a significant portion has even reached eighty to ninety percent, which for any force would count as going all in.

This aligns with Shen Shi’s understanding of the interstellar landscape.

—Only through strong civilization can individuals have true freedom and security.

If a civilization perishes, even becoming a Master of Primordial Energy merely makes one a slightly more formidable individual, still just scraping by.

However, most people, especially those who are faring decently outside, are unwilling to put everything on the line.

Their words actually indicate that they aren’t too optimistic about this war.

Think back to what Mr. Gong Chu said initially.

It’s foreseeable that the situation for humanity in the Future World is still less than ideal.

And after everyone had expressed their stance, Gong Chu suddenly spoke up.

When he spoke, it triggered a substantial shift in emotions.

"I’m no longer the head of the Dongfeng Corps, so if any of you want to join the Dongfeng Corps, you need the approval of the real head."

Even Shen Shi was slightly taken aback.

He was nominally the leader of the Dongfeng Corps, but apart from having Gong Chu conduct some transactions, he didn’t manage any affairs of the Dongfeng Corps, and Gong Chu should have known this.

But he made this announcement publicly at this moment.

Shen Shi furrowed his brow tightly, unable to comprehend what Gong Chu was trying to do.

And the surrounding people, though momentarily silent, were clearly not calm, as evidenced by the constantly surging lights of the particularly materialized Primordial Energy in the black market, reflecting their emotions.

Until someone broke the silence.

"Mr. Gong Chu, did you trade the position of the head to become a Master of Primordial Energy?"

Quite obviously, just like the Collector back then, merely based on this information, the people present could guess the general reason.

"That’s right." Gong Chu admitted frankly.

"Is it that rumored mysterious guest who speaks ancient languages?" someone else asked.

But without waiting for Gong Chu’s response, someone else already affirmatively said:

"It must be that person. Not long ago, I saw Mr. Gong Chu personally escort an anonymous guest out."

"Could that person really have such abundant Ancient Books?"

"Which Ancient Clan could they be from?"

"Have a group of Ancient Clans united?"

"Collector, did you perhaps trade a Primordial Energy Steel Seal?"

"If it’s the Collector, as long as there are enough Ancient Books, trading for a subordinate Primordial Energy Steel Seal is not surprising."

"..."

While everyone was digesting this information and attempting to extract more intelligence, especially about the new head of the Dongfeng Corps and the cultural heritage they might possess, Shen Shi, who was the target of their discussion, was looking at his personal terminal.

There was a message from Gong Chu.

"Sir, I know you must be in the store; it’s already your study time."

"The transfer of headship authority can no longer be concealed, and at this moment, humanity’s civilization no longer needs to conduct antique transactions stealthily. Your identity, the return of the Shen Clan, as well as the heritage in its possession, once made public, will become the greatest confidence of the entire human civilization."

"You will also be able to restore the glory of the Shen Clan within human civilization and make the great Shen Clan once again the Savior of human civilization."

"This is just my humble suggestion, and everything adheres to your will, but at this moment, human civilization needs you to emerge."

After reading these words, Shen Shi couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his mouth a few times.

Obviously, he was being played.

Gong Chu and the Collector indeed had imprinted subordinate Primordial Energy Steel Seals, meaning they couldn’t disobey any order under the premises set by Shen Shi.

However, this did not mean they lacked their own thoughts and emotions.

In Gong Chu’s mind, human civilization has always been the priority.

Today’s scene was probably meant to make him step out and let human civilization know that the Shen Clan, which once continuously changed the fate of human civilization, still exists and still holds all the culture and heritage thought lost.

Just like Gong Chu said.

This is significant for the human civilization that has just upgraded to C-level and lifted cultural barriers!

It means that humanity hasn’t truly lost its heritage, and it also means that as long as they defeat the Daike People, or even just stalemate with them, then with this strong cultural heritage capable of continuously birthing Masters of Primordial Energy, human civilization will become stronger and more cohesive, truly having the chance to reclaim everything lost.

Of course, Shen Shi can refuse.

No matter how Gong Chu schemes, yearns, or suggests, he cannot force Shen Shi with the subordinate Primordial Energy Steel Seal.

As Gong Chu said at the end.

Everything follows Shen Shi’s will.

So, what exactly should be done?

Shen Shi also hesitated.

Following Gong Chu’s suggestion, the benefits are obvious.

First, his status in the Future World, from the information database and the reactions of Gong Chu and the Collector, shows that the "Shen Clan," which once changed the fate of humanity over two generations, enjoys extremely high prestige in the Future World, even if only a small, blurry piece of history remains at the end.

More importantly, he holds all the heritage humanity once lost.

This means, as long as he steps forward, he will not only possess enormous prestige but also hold immense real benefits.

What would the combination of these bring?

Status and power!

If Shen Shi has enough personal capability, it’s not entirely impossible for him to achieve his current status and power in the real world in the Future World.

This would also greatly aid the development of modern society.

After all, the help from a private corps leader and the help from an entire civilization are clearly not on the same level.

For example, devices that accelerate scientific research, Gong Chu can only get two or three units, but if it’s an entire civilization, concentrating resources, producing a hundred units wouldn’t be a problem.

And with even more powerful main warships, they can even expend more resources to help him obtain stronger devices from the Gus Land through the Collector.

Status and benefits will yield greater benefits, and this is the same in any power.

And the downside?

The greatest downside Shen Shi could think of was the increased risk of Time Crystal being exposed as he deepened his ties with humanity’s future civilization.

Why does every item he receives originate from what Shen Shi brought out three thousand years ago?

Once or twice, nothing seems amiss, and a few people may not think much.

But over time, and as more people come to know, it will inevitably lead to speculation in this direction.

However——!

Shen Shi also realized that when he truly prevents Blue Star from falling, stops the severance of human heritage, his transactions and everything experienced in the Future World will not be something that mere Consciousness Residue can correct.

Once the future is completely rebooted, the risks brought by past transactions will dissipate into nothingness.

Should he take the gamble?

He decided to gamble!

After weighing the interests and risks, Shen Shi made the decision almost instinctively.

With his mastery of Primordial Energy constantly improving, he became clearer in understanding his own heart. Though he had always considered himself selfish and cautious, and indeed, there was a part of caution and selfishness in his personality, on the other hand, he could also gain immense personal value and satisfaction from helping others, especially in helping the entire human civilization he belonged to.

Whether it’s helping the present or the future, it’s the same!