The information translated by the program was clearly presented in the giant holographic projection on the "Earth".

The few lines of information contain a vast amount of data.

After a brief moment of thought, Lü Yongchang immediately understood the general mechanism behind the "miracle" he had just witnessed.

Due to its age, the original power supply system has collapsed.

Left with no other choice, [Ten] could only supply energy to the device left behind by the Empire through a fortress built outside the Ice Giant.

At the same time, they created thunderstorms for the group of silicon-based jellyfish.

This can be described as killing two birds with one stone.

As for the function of that device, it is already quite clear—to convert pure energy into matter.

That is why [Ten] was able to tailor-make various necessities for those silicon-based jellyfish.

As for what those cylindrical devices were...

They're just some large, high-end batteries that can autonomously release stored electrical energy according to a program.

The once quiet command center suddenly became noisy at this moment.

"Mass-energy conversion technology?"

Lu Yongchang took a deep breath and muttered to himself.

The mass-energy equivalence formula is a technology mastered by a Type I civilization.

But until now, humanity has only been able to achieve the one-way conversion from matter to energy.

Without mastering antimatter, humanity wouldn't even be able to convert 100% of mass into energy!

It is no exaggeration to say that, for humanity today, this scene is not much different from a miracle.

As you can see.

The prayer ceremony concluded, and the message of "[Ten]" followed.

Initially, the fortress had ample energy, various self-repairing robots, and a wide range of replacement repair parts.

The mass-energy equivalence device can also produce a small number of low-precision devices.

[A significant amount of energy was consumed in resisting the supernova explosion and its aftershocks.]

As time went on, the energy pathways gradually deteriorated, replacement parts were gradually used up, and even the mass-energy conversion device was reduced to only the most basic function.

The power of time is immense.

Even the technological creations of a peak level seven civilization appear utterly vulnerable over a period of two hundred thousand years.

The Ten Descendants are developing at an increasingly rapid pace, and their need for resources is also increasing dramatically.

Until they are able to leave this ice giant, all resource consumption will have to be borne by the homeworld fortress.

The fortress is now struggling to maintain the normal operation of the Ice Giant ecosystem, and it's also difficult to guarantee the normal development of the Ten Clans.

[Based on the Imperial Life Protection Act, the Imperial Homeworld Entry and Exit Management Regulations, the Imperial Asset Disposal Regulations, and the underlying logic of the Imperial Mainframe...]

Five thousand years ago, I opened the port of the Imperial homeworld fortress.

...

The text appearing line by line in the holographic projection has temporarily come to an end.

The atmosphere in the command center grew increasingly tense.

Is the real purpose finally about to be revealed?

Lü Yongchang's expression turned serious.

The fleet's antimatter engines have been upgraded to their maximum power. After a long voyage, the research fleet has basically escaped the gravitational field influence of the neutron star.

At his command, the warp drive began to warm up.

If things go wrong, Zero will immediately sever the communication links between the research robots and the experimental ships physically.

At the same time, the fleet will directly enter a faster-than-light warp state under the propulsion of the warp engines!

They left only a few nonsensical clues for that weak AI.

The main strategy is to survive and hide.

Lü Yongchang took a deep breath and had the zero-control research robot send out a straightforward message.

What do we need to do?

[10] gave an extremely simple answer: [The energy reserves of the mass-energy equivalence device have been exhausted, and the current energy replenishment methods are too inefficient. I hope you can directly replenish its energy.]

[At the same time, some basic components were replaced.]

The empire upholds the principle of equal exchange.

In exchange, you can take those spatial rift cutting devices.

Lü Yongchang: "...???"

That's it?

That simple?!

"Is that all you're asking?" he asked [Ten] with some disbelief.

Yes, for you right now, this is the only need.

A faint sense of contempt emanated from the holographic projection.

It's hard.

The fist hardened.

Who do you think you are?!

Although he felt a bit frustrated, he still sent a message.

“Alright, on behalf of the Enroget civilization, I agree to this deal.”

According to the information given in [10], after 200,000 years of wear and tear, there are no longer any self-repairing robots that can be used normally in the homeworld fortress.

Therefore, the current [ten] is actually somewhat similar to a patient who is paralyzed in bed.

It can only learn about the various malfunctions occurring in different parts of the homeworld fortress, but it is powerless to repair them.

Even so, Lü Yongchang did not lower his guard against him.

Humans simply lack self-repairing robots.

It didn't say there were no weapon systems!

Judging from the space rift cutting device, even the most rudimentary weapon is beyond the reach of current human civilization.

Therefore, in order to safely obtain the batch of cutting equipment, Lü Yongchang decided to do manual labor.

It's just refueling the other party, isn't it?

What's so difficult about that?

Lü Yongchang held this view until the other party sent him specific requirements.

...

Let's not even talk about the various tool kits that need to be temporarily manufactured to meet the standards of the Tenth Empire, as well as the basic accessories with extremely high precision requirements.

The demand for energy alone surprised Lü Yongchang!

"?!"

He stared wide-eyed at the information before him in disbelief: "What the heck?!"

"This thing can eat so much?!"

Perhaps taking into account the mainstream energy sources of human civilization today, [10] thoughtfully chose antimatter as the energy standard.

That's not a lot.

Preliminary estimates suggest that simply draining the Earth's energy reserves would be sufficient to meet its requirements.

Inside the command center of the Earth, Lü Yongchang and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.

Amidst the strange looks from the crowd, Lü Yongchang gritted his teeth and gave the order.

"First, extract antimatter from the experimental ship."

"Then have the expeditionary fleet send us some supplies."

P.S.: Thanks to the amazing verification from the Tenth Art expert!

Even if I die and am nailed to a coffin, I will still shout from my grave with these decaying vocal cords: Boss, you're awesome!