Sharing the same flow of time.
Human Civilization, Central Star Domain.
A vast planet, home to Observation Bureau 3600, was situated here.
The Human Observation Bureau, tasked with monitoring any anomalous energy fluctuations across human-occupied territories, held great significance.
It's well understood that the vast majority of the universe is barren space, difficult to monitor in detail; by observing overall energy fluctuations, the Observation Bureau could deduce what had occurred in a region to prepare for response.
"No anomalous fluctuations in Sector Number 201376."
"No anomalous fluctuations in Sector Number 309123."
"No anomalous fluctuations in Sector Number 402371."
"No anomalous fluctuations in Sector Number 812344."
Inside the Observation Bureau, staff members were intensely focused, receiving information from various star domains.
Group Leader Wang Xin was also surveying the virtual screen in front of him.
"Ten minutes till the end of the shift," he said. Stay updated through empire
Group Leader Wang Xin glanced at the time and his spirit relaxed slightly.
On the virtual screen.
A red warning font flashed abruptly.
"An A-level energy fluctuation has been detected in Sector Number 723142."
"An A-level energy fluctuation has been detected in Sector Number 723142."
As the warning sounded, the atmosphere inside the Observation Bureau instantly became serious.
Each staff member's expression turned grave as they began to intensify their observation efforts to locate the source of the energy fluctuations.
An A-level energy disturbance was no laughing matter; it could potentially bring severe disaster consequences.
"Sector Number 7233142... the Milky Way Star Region..."
Information about this star domain immediately came to mind for Group Leader Wang Xin.
"An A-level energy fluctuation?" Group Leader Wang Xin's expression tensed.
An A-level energy disturbance had an impact radius of over ten light years.
If it were a natural event, that would mean the collision of over a hundred massive celestial bodies.
If not a natural event, it would signify the commotion created by at least dozens of Ninth Rank Alien Species making an invasion.
"Report it to the higher-ups immediately," he said.
"Enter first-level alert," he said.
Group Leader Wang Xin's expression was grave.
Collisions between massive celestial bodies were one thing; even if they affected some life-bearing planets, post-incident appeasement was manageable.
But if it were an invasion by dozens of Ninth Rank Alien Species...
With the strength of the Ninth Rank Different Species, dozens acting together could surely wreak havoc on dozens of star domains, or even a Star Alliance, leading to catastrophic disasters.
"This is troublesome," he said.
Just as Group Leader Wang Xin was about to contact the higher echelons of the Observation Bureau, planning to send High-Rank Evolvers to support that region.
A solemn and cool voice suddenly chimed in.
It was the Goddess of Wisdom.
"Citizen Wang Xin, there is no need for alarm," she said.
"No need for alarm?" Group Leader Wang Xin was slightly stunned.
An A-level energy disturbance and still no need for alarm?
Even if it wasn't an alien invasion, the collision of hundreds of massive celestial bodies would still necessitate being on guard and checking the scope of the damage as quickly as possible.
"The energy fluctuation is due to one of our human Evolvers making a breakthrough to the Ninth Rank, thereby causing the disturbance. No substantial damage has occurred, and there is no need for alarm," said the Goddess of Wisdom, providing an explanation.
"What?" exclaimed Group Leader Wang Xin, somewhat flabbergasted.
A breakthrough from the Eighth to the Ninth Rank?
As the leader of the Central Star Domain's Observation Bureau, Wang Xin might not have had strong evolutionary power, but he had a broad perspective. A breakthrough from Eighth Layer to Ninth Rank would, at most, cause fluctuations comparable to a few stars.
And now, the Goddess of Wisdom was telling him—
The violent collision of hundreds of massive celestial bodies.
Or the energy disturbances caused by dozens of Ninth Rank Alien Races arriving.
Were simply the result of someone breaking through to the Ninth Rank?
This was a breakthrough to the Ninth Rank?