Chapter 573: Debating Whether the World is Actually Round or Square

As to what lay beyond this starry sky, and whether the world truly possessed an ultimate brink, these denizens of the foreign realm had previously engaged in an exceedingly fervent deliberation regarding the world's far side.

Back when "StarCraft" was first distributed within the shop, these cultivators and martial artists had disputed what manner of shape the entire world truly took.

Just as Owner Fang had remarked, they actually resided upon a star—a point which Owner Fang, drawing upon his experiences prior to his transmigration, argued with sound reason and solid evidence, yet it was painfully apparent that not a single one of these otherworldly natives believed him.

Earlier on, because he had to launch "Dungeon & Fighter" while simultaneously organizing the esports tournament, the matter had been delayed; now that these affairs were concluded, and having been disrupted by the system in such a manner...

Owner Fang scratched his head: "Oh right... what exactly does this world look like anyway...?"

Inside the Penguin discussion group established earlier regarding whether the world was round or square.

At this moment, the crowd of onlookers had completely drifted from the topic, with absolutely no one discussing the central theme.

An Huwei: "[Screenshot] Ran the Abyss for the whole day and only got two Epics, and they're both utter garbage. What wretched luck!"

Nalan Hongwu: "[Screenshot of a gleaming, golden lightsaber] Hahaha, behold this old man's +11 Flaresaber - Sun Judgement!"

Zong Wu: "Owner Fang's shameless shill. [Husky look of disdain]"

Xuanyuan Family Elder Xuanyuan Changqing: "[A frantic snapshot captured via communication jade at the exact moment a certain Heavenly King Tournament champion disconnected right as an Epic dropped] I wish you a new year filled with disconnected network status, failed enhancements, destroyed equipment, and a lack of Clear Cube Fragments so you cannot cast your skills, and that your gameplay time has reached its maximum limit..."

Hao Tian Academy Elder Yu: "[Thumbs up]"

Nalan Hongwu's face darkened.

Su Tianji: "Did any of you watch 'The Legend of the White Snake' today? [Dumbfounded Husky]"

Owner Fang: "...Can you people not discuss the actual topic at hand?"

Su Tianji: "What is the actual topic?"

Lines of black vexation crossed Owner Fang's forehead: "Look at the group name! We are a serious group for scientific research and exploration!"

The lingering members of the group finally took a proper look at the group name: On Whether Tofu Pudding Should Be Sweet or Savory?

Owner Fang: "Pfft—! Who the hell changed it?!"

He hurriedly corrected it: On Whether the World Is Round or Square

Working-student Li Lanruo: "Why does the boss suddenly ask about this?"

Owner Fang: "[Cold sweat] Do you people not possess even a shred of curiosity regarding the mysteries of the world?"

Zong Wu: "This seat has not yet finished running the Abyss today."

Su Tianji: "[Ah-haha~ Screenshot of the White Snake ending theme] Boss, are there four more episodes tomorrow!?"

Zhu Yanxiao: "Selling gold at a 1 to 55 ratio, anyone want it? T-Cat Trading Network, offline transactions available at the Jiuhua City branch [Nosebleed]."

The veins on Owner Fang's forehead throbbed with fury: "Screw you bunch of salted fish, do you have any desire for knowledge?!"

Su Tianji: "Once the boss has thoroughly researched it, don't forget to tell us!"

As expected, they were a flock of salted fish capable only of shouting mindless praise, frequenting the shop daily merely to surf the internet.

Gu Tingyun: "This old man believes that with our past spells and level of scientific research, to argue this question to a definitive conclusion would either require a vast period of practical implementation or we simply lacked the right spark. Now that we possess the Protoss 'Corsair' fighter jet, perhaps we may give it a try!"

Owner Fang: "Finally, a man of insight!"

Gu Tingyun stroked his beard, typing with an air of self-satisfaction: "According to the ancient texts we obtained from the Heavenly Ruins, 'All who ascend depart toward the Sea of the Heavenly Abyss'."

"The Heavenly Abyss Sea?!"

Senluo Zhiyu: "..."

Tang Yu: "Holy crap, the champion was actually lured out!"

The three cleaning staff members peeking from behind Owner Fang exchanged glances: "...What are these natives trying to do?!"

They could not help but feel that these natives were about to brew up a massive incident.

At that moment, Jessica suddenly noticed the dharma treasure at her waist lighting up.

She hurriedly walked out the door.

The magnificent Heaven-Concealing Palace still drifted above the waters of the Heavenly Abyss Sea.

Presently, the white-robed man held an exceedingly peculiar crystal in his hands, within which an image manifested, precisely depicting the exterior of the Origin Internet Club.

"My Lords, I have finally established contact with you!" The white-robed man wore a look of slight joy, before his eyes immediately caught sight of the janitorial uniforms worn by the trio. "Why are My Lords dressed in the garments of these natives?"

The faces of the three twitched in unison, and Carl quickly spoke in a freezing tone, "Why have you become so verbose? Do our matters require your interrogation?"

"Uh..." The white-robed man hurriedly bowed his head. "My Lords have been without word these past few days; this subordinate was truly filled with anxiety."

"It is nothing!" The blonde man, Kelvin, remarked. "We encountered some minor trouble that will soon be resolved. Furthermore, these natives are not as simple as we imagined; you must exercise caution!"

Jessica added, "We have been investigating the background of these natives recently, and it has reached a critical juncture. Do not disturb us unnecessarily!"

"Understood! My Lords!" The white-robed man bent his waist even lower.

"Furthermore," Carl instructed, "it is estimated that in a few days, these natives will dispatch a highly formidable team toward the region where you reside. Conceal yourselves for now and do not show your faces. We have discovered that there are powerful individuals of immense cultivation among these natives; you are likely no match for them!"

"To think there are such powerful masters among these natives!?" The white-robed man revealed an expression of astonishment. "Could it be that even My Lords find them troublesome?!"

The faces of the trio twitched violently.

They looked at one another, and then Carl burst into a grand laughter, "How could they ever be a match for us?!"

Kelvin also chimed in hastily, "He merely managed to slip away from under our hands!"

Just then, from inside the shop entrance, Gabriel and several other individuals from the Western Polar Region stepped out, laughing heartily.

"I just heard the boss asking where you guys were to throw out the trash since no one saw you. I came quickly to remind you, otherwise the boss is going to flip!" After Gabriel finished speaking, he departed toward the residence with the other Western Polar Region men. "We're all from the same place, no need to thank me."

"Quick! Shut it off!" Carl and the other foreigners fell into a frantic scramble, failing to sever the communication in time. What an absolute nightmare!

The white-robed man still within the Heaven-Concealing Palace witnessed this entire sequence before the image before his eyes suddenly plunged into darkness.

He exchanged blank stares with the servants beside him: "..."

What exactly was that situation just now?!

...

Meanwhile, the scientific research discussion held by Owner Fang and the others had drawn to its close.

Owner Fang's global circumnavigation plan was the first to be rejected, the reason being that many "extreme domains" were entirely impassable due to various factors; even if it were possible, it would expend far too much energy and timing.

Thus, a second plan emerged: the Dharma Boat Ascension Plan. Utilizing the exceedingly high performance of the Protoss "Corsair," it would mimic flying into outer space within the game, retracing the ancient path of "Ascension."

If they truly could fly into the starry sky, they would naturally discern whether the entire continent was square or round, and whether it was truly a planet, just as Owner Fang had claimed.

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