Perhaps for other civilizations, the advancement of computer technology does not play a decisive role.

But human civilizations are different.

For human civilizations with strong artificial intelligence, breakthroughs in computer technology will bring unparalleled improvements!

The most basic improvement lies in infrastructure.

As long as there is enough computing power, humanity can achieve endless expansion!

Secondly, there is the matter of war.

Although all asteroid interception missions are now handled by starship pilots, Zero can control 250 battleships to form a dense firepower network and precisely intercept any asteroid in the fleet's path, as long as Lü Yongchang gives the order.

Similarly, the same applies if the asteroid is replaced with an enemy ship.

It was with this in mind that Lü Yongchang frowned deeply after learning that the photonic computer research and development project had made no progress whatsoever.

"Academician Mo, wait a moment, let's go to the lab together. I hope we can overcome the challenges of photonic computers as soon as possible."

Unlike other research projects, the photonic computer, as a core research project of human civilization, did not end with the fleet's voyage.

This is also to try and seize the last bit of probability.

If we break through the technology of photonic computers before leaving the solar system, humanity will undoubtedly have a greater chance of winning the war in the future.

Mo Zeyang was stunned for a moment, then quickly nodded and agreed to Lü Yongchang's request.

As the head of the photonic computer project, he naturally hoped that Lü Yongchang would help solve this problem.

After all, it's a bit embarrassing to have a project stuck for several years.

...

Inside the main laboratory of the Earth.

Lü Yongchang carefully reviewed the research findings of Mo Zeyang and others during this period.

Knuckles tapped rhythmically on the table.

"Tsk..."

Perhaps because the project was far more difficult than he had imagined, Lü Yongchang unconsciously clicked his tongue.

The next second, under the anxious gazes of Mo Zeyang and the others, he reached out and turned off the holographic projection screen in front of him.

He then adjusted his posture and closed his eyes.

"Let me think about it, and try not to bother me."

He has made preparations to increase his chances of winning.

He's going to try again to "force" the hint!

It's just going to Dr. Wen's place again, isn't it?!

What's the big deal!

While thinking to himself, he activated his consciousness and entered the technology tree space.

...

Looking at the dim cursor at the top of the first-level technology tree and the bottom of the second-level technology tree, Lü Yongchang's expression darkened.

Based on his experience, the brightness of this cursor doesn't even reach 10% of the research progress!

Never mind!

He gritted his teeth and focused his attention directly on the dim cursor.

A strong wave of dizziness followed.

Before he could even last three seconds, Lü Yongchang's consciousness began to wane.

Oh no...

I have to go report to Dr. Wen again.

The moment that thought flashed through his mind, he lost consciousness.

...

"Wow, not bad, you've made great progress this time."

A familiar voice rang in my ears.

Lu Yongchang struggled to lift his eyelids and looked in the direction from which the sound came.

Dr. Wen was holding a bag of space drinks and looking at me with a happy smile.

"..." Lu Yongchang suppressed the dizziness in his head and asked in a low voice, "How long was I unconscious this time?"

Dr. Wen glanced at his wristwatch.

"It has been exactly 1 hour and 30 minutes now."

"Great progress! Next time, you might wake up as soon as it's brought over."

Lu Yongchang's lips twitched.

Well said, but don't say it again next time.

Without saying a word, he got up from the hospital bed.

"Hey Professor Lü, you're not going to the lab again, are you?" Dr. Wen finished her drink, tossed the packaging into a designated trash bag, and looked at him with a strange expression.

"Is there a problem?" Lü Yongchang frowned.

"I suggest you rest for a while." Dr. Wen shrugged and reached out to activate a holographic projection. "Although you're waking up from your coma at increasingly shorter intervals, and your condition seems to be improving, but..."

At this point, Dr. Wen's voice suddenly paused.

"I don't know how you managed to overclock your brain like a CPU, but your brain is still made of flesh and blood, and every time you fall into a coma, it puts a considerable burden on your brain."

Lu Yongchang's expression changed slightly.

After thinking for a while, he let out a long sigh.

"All right."

"I'll listen to you."

“However, if you insist on continuing to experiment, that’s fine too. After all, your brain has surpassed current human biological understanding. Who knows what will happen in the end? Maybe it can even provide us with some material…” Dr. Wen suddenly stopped talking and blinked. “You, what did you just say? Getting ready to rest?”

Lü Yongchang: "..."

material?

She was just talking about materials, wasn't she?

Blanch!

No wonder I always felt that the way she looked at me was a little strange!

“I said, I’m going to take a good rest for a while!” Lü Yongchang said through gritted teeth.

His repeated setbacks with the system made him realize a problem.

The threshold for a Level 2 civilization is still too high for humanity at present.

Haste makes waste. Let's wait until we solve the problem of the Proxima Centauri civilization before developing a photonic computer.

"Tch..." Dr. Wen pointed to the door with an annoyed look. "The door is over there. Go back yourself."

Lü Yongchang: "..."

...

2045.

It will be another month before we reach the Kuiper Belt, and another month before the solar helium flash.

"Professor, the sun is approaching Earth's orbit."

Zero's voice rang out in the command center.

Lu Yongchang didn't say anything, but silently got up and walked to the porthole, looking back.

In the deep darkness, there is a tiny point of light.

The light spot is a dull blue.

Dark Blue Dot

That was once humanity's home, Earth.

Everything that humanity once possessed happened on this blue dot!

On a cosmic scale, the magnificent history of human civilization is but a tiny, insignificant event that occurred on a dim blue dot.

"Zero, are any of the detectors we placed later still functioning properly?"

Looking at the scenery outside the porthole, Lü Yongchang asked in a low voice.

"certainly."

As soon as he finished speaking, a spectacular scene appeared in the holographic image beside him.

A huge, crimson fireball and a barren planet.

That is the Earth as it is today.

The surface atmosphere and moisture were completely blown away, leaving only bare rock layers.

Looking at the Earth, which was completely unrecognizable, Lü Yongchang felt even more helpless.

He waved his hand, preparing to have Zero shut down the holographic image.

Suddenly, an extremely bright spot of light flashed across the surface of the sun.