Chapter 117: Chapter 96: Young Man, Come and Pass the Fire!_2

Yano took another bite of his skewer.

He continued only after the people had digested the information.

“Planet Blue Star can’t be considered a flame right now, but only a spark.”

“I have come here to unlock more permissions for your person of hope, and to help him control the fire of civilization.”

“Otherwise, it would take you a long time to master the fire of civilization.”

“And even after mastering it, you wouldn’t be able to possess the ability of Fire Transmission.”

Yano’s explanation was crystal clear—

It was the story of civilizations that had grown ahead of the others, who, in order to fight against the limitless abyss, took the initiative to help weaker civilizations.

But…

Jiang Chen asked with confusion.

“Why can’t one have the Fire Transmission ability even after mastering the fire of civilization?”

“Because it is a characteristic of civilization.”

Yano said straightforwardly.

“Civilization trait: [Fire Transmitter].”

“Its effect is: when successfully sheltering a civilization and leaving behind a seed of fire, a mark will be left.”

“When the seed civilization crosses the abyss and finds its person of hope, the Fire Transmitter can use the mark to travel to that civilization again, sharing the [Fire Transmitter] trait.”

“A civilization with the [Fire Transmitter] trait can ask for help from other Fire Transmitter civilizations when facing an Abyss Calamity.”

“Successfully aiding other civilizations will elevate one’s own Civilization Potential.”

“Currently, only a handful of civilizations have independently awakened the Fire Transmitter trait.”

“Even if Planet Blue Star continues to enhance its potential, it may not necessarily awaken the Fire Transmitter trait.”

Jiang Chen suddenly understood.

That’s why Yano could come to Planet Blue Star so quickly after it crossed the abyss.

Clearly, it was relying on the effects of the Fire Transmitter trait.

Moreover, the civilizations in the abyss could also unite through the Fire Transmitter trait.

They support each other and fight against calamities.

This civilization trait is too incredible!

Li Xiao, who was beside them, stopped his movement, his brows slightly furrowed.

“Rescuing other civilizations can improve one’s own Civilization Potential?”

“Yes.”

Yano nodded.

“As you ignite other flames, your own will naturally burn even brighter.”

Li Xiao’s brows were tightly knitted, his fingers quietly pressed against the Abyss Rune.

“Then, if a Fire Transmitter civilization, after transmitting fire, annihilates all the mecha pilots of another civilization…”

“Causing that civilization to lose the ability to fight against the Abyss Calamity,”

“For survival, the remnants of that civilization would have to continuously ask for help.”

“So, can the rescuing Fire Transmitter civilization constantly improve its Civilization Potential?”

Jiang Chen’s expression became stern.

Planet Blue Star’s order was too peaceful, and the seniors like Li Xiao were kind and approachable.

As a result, he didn’t think in a dark direction when he first heard about the Fire Transmitter trait.

Now, hearing Li Xiao’s question, he suddenly became vigilant.

The atmosphere on the beach instantly tensed up.

Yano sighed and gave an affirmative answer.

“Yes, it can.”

“The original thought of the Fire Transmission civilization was to seek allies for joint development.”

“However, as more and more Fire Transmitters appeared, various situations began to occur.”

“Some Fire Transmitter civilizations started to attack those requesting help, rendering them completely disabled, forcing them to continuously ask for help and become nourishment.”

“Such civilizations are called [Fire Plunderers].”

“The order-upholding Fire Transmitter civilizations, not wishing for such events to befall them, started to oppose the Fire Plunderers during rescues…”

“The two factions became enemies and have been struggling against each other to this day.”

“I belong to the Fire Transmitter faction, dedicated to rescuing civilizations and uniting allies.”

After saying this, Yano spoke again.

“Do you need Fire Transmission?”

There was a deathly silence on the beach.

Jiang Chen and Li Xiao were both frowning tightly, speechless for a moment.

According to Yano, Fire Transmission could elevate Civilization Potential, develop more allies, and prevent the annihilation of civilizations by calamities…

There were many benefits.

However, the downside was even more lethal—

Yano claimed to be from the Fire Transmitter faction, committed to rescuing civilizations and uniting allies.

What if that was a lie?

If he was a Fire Plunderer seeking to deceive Jiang Chen into accepting the [Fire Transmitter] trait and then launch an attack…

Then, if he possessed power above the 9th Rank, it would be nearly impossible for Planet Blue Star to stop him.

Of course, this possibility was very low.

After all, if Yano were a Fire Plunderer, making such statements would be a self-inflicted nuisance—he might as well have thrown his brain on the ground and stomped it into a pulp.

But…

Even if there’s just a sliver of possibility.

For Planet Blue Star, it’s almost tantamount to an existential disaster.

This is an incredibly difficult choice.

“I…”

“We agree to the Fire Transmission,”

Li Xiao interrupted Jiang Chen, stating directly.

Refusing had no meaning.

If Yano was a powerful Fire Plunderer, even if they refused, he could simply start fighting, annihilate the resistance forces of Planet Blue Star, and leave only Jiang Chen alive.

At that time, Jiang Chen would either choose to transmit fire or choose annihilation.

Thus, from the beginning to end, Planet Blue Star only had one way out—

Yano was not lying.

Given that, the decision should be made by Li Xiao himself.

Even if it was wrong, it would be Li Xiao’s own mistake.

“Boss…”

Jiang Chen took a deep breath and looked at Yano in front of him.

“How should we transmit the fire?”

“Reveal your Abyss Rune.”

Yano touched the Abyss Rune in the palm of Jiang Chen, and a message emerged.

[The hope of Gaia Civilization is applying to transmit the fire of civilization to you.]

[Do you accept?]

“Accept.”

[The fire of civilization has been lit, Planet Blue Star has gained the Civilization Trait: Fire Transmitter]

[You are the hope of Planet Blue Star’s civilization, Fire Transmission privileges have been unlocked. (Please refer to the Abyss Rune for details.)]

Jiang Chen did not look at the message.

Instead, he lowered his palm and looked at Yano in front of him.

All eyes converged here.

Yano spread his hands with a look of resignation.

“Like I said, I’m a Fire Transmitter, not a Fire Plunderer.”

“Now, should the misunderstanding be cleared up?”

Seeing that he showed no signs of summoning a mecha,

everyone felt as if a huge weight had lifted from their chests, and they breathed a sigh of relief.

Only Jiang Chen remained expressionless.

Even though Yano showed no malice and kept releasing goodwill,

Planet Blue Star still had to be cautious due to its own weakness and even go through the struggle as if facing death…

Powerless, weak.

At this moment, Jiang Chen felt as if he were back on that initial bus,

facing the abyssal monster without any power to resist, just waiting to die.

Attributes exceeding ten thousand?

Weak, far too weak.

The full strength of a 0th Rank mecha is approximately in the tens.

1st Rank in the hundreds, 2nd Rank in the thousands, 3rd Rank in the tens of thousands…

Plus, after a mecha undergoes sublimation and its quality improves, it can carry more modules, and its attributes will further increase.

Which means, ten thousand in all attributes doesn’t even reach the normal strength of a 3rd Rank.

Proud over overpowering a 1st Rank abyssal being?

Not enough, nowhere near enough!

He needs to become stronger, strong enough to flatten all challenges!

“With the current capabilities of Planet Blue Star’s civilization, it’s not sufficient to assist other civilizations against the calamities…”

“In fact, where possible, we suggest civilizations fight the calamities on their own, and not rely too much on allies—”

“Although calamities bring destruction, if a civilization can overcome it, they can also experience growth.”

“Not to mention, calling for help might also attract the covetous eyes of Fire Plunderers,”

Yano explained.

“Fire Transmission is just the beginning.”

“In the next two days, I’ll help Jiang Chen master more privileges and grow quickly.”

Fire Transmission was complete, Yano had not launched an attack.

The misunderstanding was resolved, and the mecha pilots of Planet Blue Star could finally trust him.

Li Xiao also nodded.

“Sorry.”

“No worries, I was just as nervous when I received the Fire Transmission back then.”

“That’s exactly why we must unite… Otherwise, the abyss will fall under the dominion of the Fire Plunderers.”

Yano looked at Jiang Chen, smiling as he spoke.

“We are all people of hope, and it happens that I have a 1st Rank mecha. Do you want to have a match with me, to test your own level?”