"If it were the old me, I fear I would still need to exert some effort."

Fortunately!

The current Jiang Ye is no longer what he used to be.

If he encountered an opponent like Ji Bei at this level again, he would be confident in dealing with them easily.

"Civilization Key."

Jiang Ye looked ahead.

After dealing with the Guardian Spirit Beast, the black sea below was finally revealed in full view.

Beneath the pitch-black sea, a faint, giant silhouette could be seen, resembling an undersea palace, suspended in the water.

"An undersea palace?" Jiang Ye's eyes twinkled.

Whoosh!

Without hesitation, he wrapped himself in Star Energy and plunged directly into the black sea.

Swoosh~ Entering under the surface.

The seawater was as dark as ink, with almost zero visibility.

Fortunately, Jiang Ye's vision and perception were now exceedingly sharp, allowing him to see the silhouette of the palace through the murky waters.

"Whoosh!" Jiang Ye moved like lightning.

In just a few seconds.

He approached the undersea palace and finally saw its full appearance.

This was a grand palace, emitting a grayish-white metallic glow, towering over a hundred meters, majestically floating.

The entire palace floated in the center of the seawater without pillars, yet it was unaffected by the water currents, extremely mystical.

"The door." Jiang Ye looked.

The door of the grayish-white palace was open.

"Whoosh!" Without hesitation, Jiang Ye swiftly slipped through the door.

Inside was a vast, empty hall.

There was nothing.

"Where's the treasure?"

"Where's the Civilization Key?" Jiang Ye looked around, feeling a bit puzzled.

After spending so much effort to slay the Quasi-Fourth Break Guardian Spirit Beast and diving into the black sea.

This is all there is?

Just when Jiang Ye was feeling a bit bewildered.

"Congratulations." A hoarse voice suddenly echoed within the hall.

Clattering~

Countless rays of light converged, forming a projection of a figure dressed in a black robe, with the face obscured.

Although just a projection, a nearly tangible, overwhelmingly powerful aura emanated from its presence.

Jiang Ye's heart trembled; the entity did not actively release its aura, but even the intangible pressure transmitted through the projection was suffocating.

This.

Far surpassed any powerhouse he had ever encountered, an unimaginable existence.

"I am the 'Inspector' of the Star Realm Sea." The black-robed projection spoke.

"Senior." Jiang Ye clasped his hands in greeting.

The black-robed projection did not speak, only raised a hand and waved.

Buzz! The void shimmered.

A glowing treasure appeared, floating towards Jiang Ye.

Jiang Ye hurriedly raised his hand to catch it.

"Civilization Key?"

"It's actually a key." Jiang Ye was utterly astonished.

"You are the first person to obtain a Civilization Key in the 015 region," the black-robed projection said slowly.

"First?" Jiang Ye blurted out, "Aren't there multiple Civilization Keys in the 015 region?"

"Of course, there aren't just one."

"The 015 region has a total of 50 Civilization Keys," the black-robed projection stated, "The Black Sea Coast is just one of them."

Jiang Ye realized.

No wonder only a few hundred aliens appeared on the Black Sea Coast.

He previously thought that the entire 015 region had only these people, but now it seems that's not the case.

"Is there any benefit to being the first to obtain a Civilization Key?" Jiang Ye asked curiously.

Benefits were what he was most concerned about.

"As the first to obtain a Civilization Key, you will be transported to the most resource-rich area of the Second Star Ring," the black-robed projection said with a smile.

Jiang Ye was shocked at the words, the most resource-rich?

Doesn't that mean... an abundance of A Level opportunities everywhere?

Unconsciously, a glimmer of anticipation appeared in Jiang Ye's heart.

But soon.

"Does this mean," Jiang Ye asked curiously, "I'll meet the strongest from other regions in the Second Star Ring?"

"Not necessarily."

The black-robed projection shook its head, "The first to obtain a Civilization Key is not necessarily the strongest."

"Because some Civilization Keys aren't guarded by powerful Guardians, making them easier to obtain."

"Some weaker individuals can also be the first to obtain a Civilization Key," the black-robed projection explained.

Jiang Ye understood.

"Seems like I wasn't very lucky," Jiang Ye laughed, "Did I choose the most difficult one?"

"That's right."

"You are also the strongest in the 015 region," the black-robed projection smiled, "Therefore, you will also receive an additional reward of a Third Tier A Level opportunity."

With that.

It waved its hand again.

Buzz! The void shifted, and another glowing treasure appeared.

Floating into Jiang Ye's hands.

"Thank you, Senior!" Jiang Ye was overjoyed.

Third Tier A Level.

Even if it's just a Third Tier Lower A opportunity, it's incredibly precious.

Even ten Upper B Level opportunities can't match one A Level opportunity; they aren't even in the same dimension.

Take resistance to medicine for example.

Jiang Ye's resistance to Third Tier B Level opportunities was almost 100%.

But for Third Tier A Level opportunities? Resistance is almost zero.

Of course, if he consumed too many A Level opportunities, resistance would gradually increase... All Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects are like this.

Only Enlightenment Divine Jade, such Heaven and Earth Divine Objects, are void of resistance.

"Alright."

"You have obtained the First Star Ring's reward, proceed to the Second Star Ring soon," the black-robed projection reminded, "To obtain the Third Star Ring's Civilization Key, you'll need to undergo several tests."

"Before that, enhance yourself as much as possible."

After saying this, the black-robed projection slowly dissipated.

"Is a Civilization Key also needed to proceed to the Third Star Ring?"

"And several tests will be encountered?" Jiang Ye was slightly taken aback, but soon relaxed.

No need to think too much.

The Third Star Ring? It's still early.

He hasn't even gone to the Second Star Ring yet.

According to what the black-robed projection just said, Jiang Ye would be transported to the most resource-rich area of the Second Star Ring.

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