Chapter 1, Star Alliance Network

Bang

The search speed of the cola is extremely fast. Within a few seconds, it indeed found three trial products among hundreds of millions of items that can be purchased for just one yuan, with free shipping included.

Coke with dry instant noodles is quite an unusual combination. Li Yi himself does not even remember when he developed this not-so-healthy eating habit

The latest news from the Interstellar Transit Company states that the Morning Star system will be loaded in fifteen minutes, requiring twelve to sixteen hours, which means it will arrive this evening

When one fails to act decisively, they may suffer the consequences. Li Yi gritted his teeth and shouted, "This is it, Cola, help me finish it off!"

However, you can try purchasing test products. Some companies regularly release new products on the Star Alliance network to find testers. These test products are not only inexpensive, but some financially robust companies even offer free shipping, as long as the testers are willing to provide genuine test reports. The only slight inconvenience is that free items are often in high demand and require quick action to secure.

A primary account can trade in one nearby star domain, a secondary account can trade in three nearby star domains, a tertiary account can trade in five star domains, a quaternary account can trade in ten star domains, and so on. In summary, the higher your level, the longer the directory list you can view, and the more options you have to choose from

Li Yi finally understood why everyone needs an entity similar to cola to access the Star Alliance Network, as the data and information present on this network are exceedingly complex

Li Yi suddenly felt that this statement was indeed reasonable. With such a vast amount of information and technical data, anyone would have to spend a considerable amount of time making selections, which undoubtedly constitutes a waste of life. In the lengthy process of selection, life quietly slips away.

The building, towering at seven hundred seventy-seven stories, is ablaze with lights. At the very top of this skyscraper, in an exceedingly luxurious office, a middle-aged man of considerable girth, wearing expensive alloy glasses, is furiously pounding on his desk, seething with rage

When North America fell, Li Yi's parents happened to be on vacation there, and as a result, they remained forever on that unfamiliar land. This house is the only inheritance left to Li Yi by his parents

That is because your Force has not even reached the first level, and the system defaults to the beginner level. However, look at these armors and weapons; they were originally only sold to warriors recognized by the Star Network. You do not need to verify your identity at all, and you can purchase them freely. This is the benefit of having the highest purchasing authority

Indeed. The Cola proudly declared: "I am a first-generation machine, and I possess an unlimited account. Instant kills are precisely my area of expertise. Moreover, with an unlimited account, whether buying or selling, there are no taxes to pay; it is completely free"

Even so, we still did not manage to secure the new product from Microdust Company. I believe there are possibly two reasons for this: first, the bandwidth allocated to each router by the Star Network is the same, and the network speed is also uniform; second, it is likely that the other party's computing system is more powerful than ours, or they possess an account with higher privileges than we do.

The atmosphere was tense, and the room was enveloped in silence. For the first time, Li Yi realized that shopping online at hetushu.com could be so thrilling

On the other side of the distant galaxy lies a planet named LC-7731

The Star Domain Rumors have redefined what innovation truly means, while the competitors of Micro Dust Machinery have redefined what it means to be foolish.

The elder, resembling a chief engineer, mustered his strength and said tremulously: "Boss, this time we have truly exerted our utmost capabilities; all twelve quantum supercomputers are operating at full capacity"

"Stop, stop, stop, who can remember such a long name?" Li Yi quickly waved his hand to make the smart router stop reciting this string of crazy numbers. He glanced at the bottle of cola on the table and casually said, "How about I just call you Cola from now on?"

Since you are an artificial intelligence robot, you must have a name, right? Li Yi asked curiously

The Star Network has a regulation that the minimum starting price is one star dollar

Li Yi glanced at the time, suddenly startled, and jumped up from the chair, almost forgetting that today is the first day of summer training and he was about to be late

I cannot recall which philosopher stated that the endpoint of information explosion is information blockage

Li Yi thought he had picked up a watch when he found it, but to his surprise, after pressing the side button, it began to actively recognize Li Yi's notebook and connected to a network called Star Internet, automatically converting the language into Chinese

When you attain the second level of Force, you will naturally be able to browse all secondary directory products, and even purchase lethal poisons, warships, and martial arts techniques classified as forbidden.

After all, this is the first time in many years that Micro Dust Machinery has launched a new type of Force cultivation system. They must have made significant progress in the field of Force development, and the entire star domain is paying attention to it

This is akin to a foodie suddenly arriving in a marvelous world filled with candy on trees, yet being unable to eat anything, left only to stare in vain and drool, which is truly a lamentable situation

Sigh

I want to take a look at books and movies about alien civilizations. With just a click of the mouse, billions of books and billions of movies pop up. My goodness, what does this even mean? Even if Li Yi spent a lifetime immersed in the Star Alliance network, he still wouldn't be able to finish them all

"Executing the master's command, changing the number to Cola, beep beep beep, change complete," said Unit 01 in its unique simulated childlike voice, which sounded very cute

For example, this universe is divided into star regions, and the star region where Earth is located is called Bristol, while the neighboring star regions are Assur and Grenada

Fate can be so wondrous at times; the entire star domain is eagerly anticipating the new generation of Force cultivation systems from Microdust Corporation, yet it is unexpectedly seized by a small figure from Earth, Li Yi. What is even more infuriating is that Li Yi possesses merely 0.2 units of Force and is just an apprentice warrior

Seventy years later, the upgraded cultivation system of micro-dust machinery, known as the Morning Star, was unveiled, attracting the attention of the entire star domain. This was especially true for competitors in the micro-dust machinery sector, who were eager to obtain firsthand information to formulate their countermeasures

Isn't there a star coin in the account? From a mathematical perspective, it cannot be considered an empty account. Moreover, this is an account with the highest privileges created by www.hetushucomcom without any purchase limits

Closed-Loop Force Cultivation System, Development Code: Morning Star, Applicable Level: Beginner, Scope: All Intelligent Life..." Li Yi carefully read aloud the explanation in the catalog

On the first day of summer training, which is related to your class assignment after entering the Advanced Tactical School, you must not slack off!

Li Yi was suddenly taken aback; he had been so focused on reading the instructions that he had not noticed how close the time was to the start of the flash sale

Li Yi's eyes lit up, "Flash sale, I understand this. It means that many people are competing for the same item, and whoever grabs it first gets it. One needs to be quick and agile. The Earth Shopping Network often has similar activities."

Little did Li Yi know, across the interstellar internet, in the distant depths of the universe, how many people spent sleepless nights staring intently at the screen, their eyes reddened from fatigue

The second type is called an agricultural automatic pest control machine. It is said that this machine can emit sound waves that only pests can perceive, using sound waves to eliminate ninety percent of pests in the fields. As a result, there is no need to use toxic chemical pesticides, making the produced crops more environmentally friendly.

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This item is indeed quite practical, and Li Yi felt it was worth considering. However, when he saw the third product, he was immediately captivated by its description, and his eyes brightened with excitement

The middle-aged man paused abruptly, stroking the sparse beard on his chin, deep in thought

Suddenly, thirteen red lights illuminated the originally clean silver cube, flashing wildly. Li Yi could even hear the electromagnetic sounds emitted by the various electronic components inside the Cola operating at full speed.

There is no way around it; the creativity of the company Micro Dust Machinery is truly remarkable

In the past, Li Yi used to enjoy reading news on the internet. However, when he logged into the Star Network, he discovered that the news on the Star Network could be described as an information nuclear explosion. A single star domain possesses thousands of habitable planets, and each planet generates tens of thousands of news articles in a single day

Li Yi was very surprised; it is indeed something created by a highly intelligent life form, even a wireless router can speak? Moreover, it seems to be quite logical.

Li Yi couldn't help but smile with excitement and said, "Coke, you really are a treasure! Why would the Star Alliance Company give up such a good first-generation machine? It's such a pity. So please help me find something that can be bought with one Star Coin, and it should include free shipping."

Micro Dust Machinery, an innovative company that has emerged in the Bristol star region in recent years, has reached a level of creativity that leaves its competitors in despair. Not only in the field of Force training devices, but in every area that Micro Dust Machinery is involved in, the outcomes are nothing short of revolutionary

Li Yi was slightly taken aback and asked nervously, "Coke, how are you doing?"

The chance encounter with cola and the Star Network left Li Yi in a state of heightened excitement

According to system records, after testing, the first-generation machine was sent for destruction for unknown reasons. Subsequently, all models released were non-artificial intelligence versions. I am the last first-generation machine, and the Demon Hunter account is currently the only unrestricted account that has not been destroyed, along with the library.

Faced with the furious outburst of the middle-aged man, a group of subordinates, resembling frightened chicks, lowered their heads, unable to look at the distorted face of the man.

"No problem." The little robot, upon hearing Li Yi's compliment, displayed a somewhat shy expression. Indeed, this little robot is quite adorable, resembling an innocent child

Yes, my name is 10111899235760473332134857435101

Suddenly, a blue light flashed, and all thirteen red lights on Kele went out

The voice of the silver little creature is like that of a child, seemingly tinged with grievance

Kele laughed and said: "The items on the Star Alliance network are expensive because they include the costs of transportation over long distances. The nearest star system to Earth, Alpha Centauri, is 4.7 light-years away, while other constellations are even hundreds or thousands of light-years distant"

Li Yi was taken aback and stood up directly from his chair, exclaiming, "You can speak?"

Li Yi stared at the constantly refreshing titles on the screen, directly succumbing to a dilemma of choice, unsure of how to proceed.

Starlink is a peculiar company, and their technological methods are astonishing, having achieved seamless connectivity across the entire universe

Li Yi pondered for a moment, then spread his arms and said: "Coke, although you are quite impressive and the unlimited purchase account is very convenient to use, there is only one star coin in the account. What should we do about this?"

Indeed, I am the first-generation artificial intelligence management robot of the Star Internet, abbreviated as the First Generation Machine. My existence is experimental in nature, and this account is used during administrator testing. Therefore, there are no restrictions regarding purchasing permissions

I am filling out the shipping address and also need to sign a testing agreement, " replied the sweet voice of Kele.

In an instant, the cola enters full power annihilation mode

Intelligent toilet brush?" Li Yi frowned slightly. Although purchasing a seemingly high-end and impressive toilet brush for one star coin was quite a bargain, it was not what he needed most at the moment. It is important to note that there was only this one star coin in his account; spending it would mean it was gone. Li Yi had to treat this matter with caution

The difference lies in the fact that Kola is a first-generation model, a true artificial intelligence machine, whereas all subsequent models produced are semi-intelligent and are far less advanced than Kola

Understood

Swish ~

The night was deep, yet Li Yi felt no trace of sleepiness. He twisted open a bottle of cola beside him and gulped it down. Wiping his mouth, he opened a bag of instant noodles and took a bite directly from the noodle block.

In the Star Network, whether it is the armor worn by the warriors, the weapons they wield, or the coats as thin as paper that can withstand winds of minus eighty degrees, or even a piece of energy chocolate that sustains life for a week, there is an abundance of wondrous items that far exceed the level of Earthly civilization

Li Yi was originally muttering to himself in the dead of night, not expecting anyone to respond. To his surprise, as soon as he finished speaking, the silver router actually began to talk!

Li Yi frowned slightly, "But the account clearly states 'beginner'."

Li Yi glanced at the account name displayed on the computer screen, "Exorcist," and curiously asked, "Does this account, Exorcist, possess the highest privileges in the Star Network"

The current issue is that although Li Yi has connected to the Star Network, there is only one Star Dollar in his account, which is insufficient to purchase anything.

Swish ~

Coke once again revealed a smile, "It seems you are not very concerned about the results of the flash sale, but rather you are more interested in me?"

It is too vast, the Starlink network is truly immense

As for this flash sale, success! We managed to grab the only test version of the Morning Star system. I have always said that flash sales are my specialty! Unfortunately, according to the fair agreement of the Star Network, if an account successfully participates in a flash sale, it is not allowed to participate in any flash sale activities for the next 30 days

Coke is like an intelligent personal network assistant, helping Li Yi sift through a vast amount of information to extract the most useful content. Without it, if Li Yi were to wander through such an enormous interstellar network on his own, he would be overwhelmed by an explosive influx of information within just a few days, leading to a potential mental breakdown.

With a vigorous wave of his hand, the middle-aged man sighed and said, "Disband. The technical team will continue searching for the whereabouts of this Morning Star system. As long as it is found, no matter the exorbitant price, make sure to buy it back for me"

The Star Alliance Network uses a universal currency known as Star Coin. Not to mention that Li Yi is a pauper, even if he were as wealthy as a nation, he would still be unable to exchange the currency used on Earth for Star Coin. Without Star Coin, one cannot purchase the peculiar and novel items available on the Star Alliance Network

What? I was instantly defeated by someone else!

Swish ~

The surface made of metallic cola emits a hint of blue light, forming a smiley face, seemingly expressing its emotions through this.

More powerful computing systems

I am an artificial intelligence robot, capable not only of speaking but also of thinking

Li Yi shook his head, staring at the exquisite wireless router, and said helplessly: "If I were unaware that there exists a marvelous star network in this universe, I wouldn't be so irritated. You little thing, you take me to the star network but only provide me with an empty account. What is the reasoning behind this?"

The company that produces the Morning Star system is a giant known as Micro Dust Machinery. Not only in the Bristol star region where Earth is located, but even in more distant star regions, Micro Dust Machinery is a renowned entity.

Li Yi nodded slightly, wondering about the operation level of the 16,800,000 threads. She could not fathom to what extent the calculations of the cola had reached.

Time passes swiftly, and before one realizes, the outside world is already bright with daylight.

It is merely the peculiar company StarNet that has imposed numerous baffling restrictions on accounts. It is not the case that simply applying will elevate the account level; rather, StarNet monitors the daily activities of each account and will proactively upgrade your account level when it deems appropriate

A cursory glance at the Star Network reveals that even the most rudimentary primary force cultivation systems start at several thousand star credits, and Li Yi has taken a tremendous advantage this time

Li Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief, "Since you are fine, that's good. Just now, the indicator light on you suddenly went out, and I thought something had happened to you"

To find something satisfactory on the internet for just one yuan is simply an impossible task, akin to a picture book.

"You must keep it up!" Aunt Wang, who had just returned from grocery shopping, waved at the hurried Li Yi.

It is important to note that the Star Network has been operational for tens of thousands of years. Even with technology from tens of thousands of years in the future, it remains impossible to achieve a seamless connection across the entire universe like that of the Star Network. This illustrates the immense technological strength of the Star Network, the most mysterious company in the universe.

Soft liquid metal straps extend from both sides, transforming the cola into the shape of a watch, resembling the 1.5-inch smartwatches commonly worn by modern individuals. It is fitted over Li Yi's left arm, and no one would guess that this little device is actually an artificial intelligence robot from an extraterrestrial civilization

Li Yi hurriedly carried his bicycle down the stairs. He lived in what used to be the dormitory area of a mechanical factory. Although somewhat old, it was rare to find residents who were not long-time neighbors, making it a friendly and quiet place on ordinary days

Ten seconds is not a long time

Li Yi shrugged and said: "I have never succeeded in participating in flash sales online before, so I didn't have much hope. However, if something were to happen to you, that would be the most critical issue, as I wouldn't even have the opportunity to log into the Star Network to access information."

What are you useless bunch doing! I gathered the technical elites of the entire company to accomplish a task in an instant, yet it still failed! You are truly infuriating me!

Shopping and trading are merely a part of the powerful functions of the Star Network; Li Yi can also access a wealth of lesser-known information through the Star Network

"Strange humans," Kola said with a smile. "I am made of reinforced liquid metal, so even a nuclear explosion cannot harm the electronic components within me. So you can rest assured. Just now, in order to increase the chances of a one-hit kill, I simultaneously activated 16,800,000 threads. The energy consumption was a bit high, so after the one-hit kill was completed, I quickly performed a cooling process on the processor, not because of a malfunction."

At this moment, a somewhat urgent voice from Kele suddenly came through, "Master, if you want this Morning Star system, you must act quickly; the flash sale will start in ten seconds."

On the desk sits a square portable wireless router, constructed of silver metal, and it is quite small in size. If paired with a watch strap, it resembles the smartwatches worn by modern individuals.

In simple terms, Micro Dust Machinery is akin to Apple Inc. on Earth, consistently capable of producing the most astonishing industrial products and creating one incredible miracle after another

Moreover, this is not the Internet, but a super star network that connects the entire universe

Micro Dust Machinery launched the Macro Cultivation System seventy years ago. This system relies on collecting user data and subsequently customizing personalized cultivation plans, successfully capturing ninety percent of the market in three nearby star regions.

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From this perspective, Starlink is indeed a peculiar company. It is unclear why their best products have never been released to the public; all those small robots manufactured in the same batch as the cola were secretly destroyed.

Having a higher-level account is everyone's dream. It is said that the highest-level account allows one to view the entire universe without stepping outside. Whatever one desires, one will have.