The crisis is over.

At least, the overt crisis facing human civilization has been completely resolved.

After confirming that the "Enroget Civilization" had joined the Silicon-based Alliance, the Silicon Ray's attitude improved considerably.

It flew slowly around the human fleet, offering commentary on the warships of human civilization.

Wow! This is a big one, looks like it'll take a good amount of weight.

This refers to the planetary fortress of Chi You.

Hmm... these warships are still a bit too small; they need improvement!

This refers to the mainstream warships of human civilization, such as the Golden Crow and the White Tiger.

When it saw the harmonious coexistence of silicon-based and carbon-based life forms inside the warship, it exclaimed in admiration.

Lu Yongchang stared speechlessly at the holographic projection of the constantly appearing, translucent white text.

He never expected that this seemingly ferocious and enormous creature would actually be such a talkative and unreliable person!

It does resemble [Nus] somewhat.

A thought suddenly flashed through Lü Yongchang's mind: Perhaps these enormous biological civilizations all share similar personalities?

The reason is also easy to guess.

Only such a character can allow them to endure the darkness and loneliness of the universe throughout their long lives.

During the human fleet's journey to the Andromeda Galaxy, the two sides engaged in in-depth discussions.

Lü Yongchang also learned from this the method the silicon ray used when it arrived on the battlefield—wormhole jump technology.

So here's the question.

Why not use this quick and convenient travel technology when returning to the Andromeda Galaxy?

When Lü Yongchang asked the question to the silicone ray, the silicone ray's body movements became noticeably stiffer.

The device that opened the wormhole, along with my microcosm, was left behind in the Andromeda Galaxy...

In response to the silicon ray's answer, Lü Yongchang only gave one comment: You're really something.

Upon further questioning, Lü Yongchang learned of the deeper reasons.

Neither the wormhole warp device nor the weapon that can partially withstand four-dimensional shock grenades are technologies that the Silicon Ray civilization itself possesses.

They are all "legacy" left by the Tenth Empire.

"So the Tenth Empire advanced to a Level 8 civilization when it left the Andromeda Galaxy?"

Lu Yongchang's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "So much time has passed, hasn't the Empire already reached the ninth level of civilization?!"

The silicon ray opened its mouth and let out a silent laugh.

It's not that simple.

Little one, you're underestimating the barriers of advanced civilizations!

[Let alone the Tenth Empire, there probably isn't a single true Level 9 civilization in the entire universe!]

The silicone ray's answer greatly surprised Lü Yongchang.

"This... the Cleaners Civilization? The Pastoral Faction? And the Neutral Faction?" he asked again hurriedly, "Are they all Level 8 Civilizations?"

The silicone ray raised its long tail with some distress and gently scratched its flat forehead.

This is a rather complicated issue...

Let me think about how to explain this to you...

...

Time slips away, bit by bit.

The Milky Way-Andromeda Galaxy bridge is nearing its end, and the human fleet has successfully entered the Andromeda Galaxy's true "sphere of influence."

After a long silence, the silicon ray finally spoke up to explain.

Unlike usual, the silicon ray appeared unusually serious at this moment.

[You come from the Milky Way galaxy, and you might not be familiar with the factions within this universe. Let me give you a brief overview.]

"This universe?" Lü Yongchang keenly grasped a key point in the Silica Ray's words.

Yes, this universe.

Countless universes, large and small, exist on the hyperspace membrane of the fifth dimension, but we cannot actively travel to those universes.

Silicon Ray gave a vague explanation and then steered the conversation back on track.

Both the neutral faction and the pastoral faction are alliances composed of multiple civilizations, but the Cleaners civilization is different.

The Cleaner Civilization consists of one main civilization and countless subordinate civilizations.

It is also the closest existence to a level nine civilization in this universe, and it has several level eight subordinate civilizations under its command.

[The only being second in strength to it is probably the five-dimensional beings of the pastoral faction.]

[I don't know the specifics either, but for the Enroget civilization, you only need to know one thing: never get involved in the war between the Cleaners civilization and the Pastoralists!]

[This is the highest principle of the Neutrality Faction... Oh, by the way, the Silicon-Based Alliance belongs to the Neutrality Faction, and the Tenth Empire is considered one of its leaders.]

A storm raged in Lü Yongchang's heart!

The "quasi-ninth-level" Cleaner Civilization, with an eighth-level civilization as its subordinate civilization; the fifth-dimensional beings whose strength is second only to it; the Tenth Empire, one of the leaders of the neutral faction...

Each piece of information has greatly broadened the horizons of human civilization!

The Milky Way... really is a remote and isolated place!

Now that things have come to this, Lü Yongchang has also expressed such a sentiment.

He pondered for a moment, organized his thoughts, and then sent a message.

"I heard... that the Cleaners civilization wants to build a ring-universe particle accelerator in exchange for destroying their own universe and creating a new one?"

The Silicium Ray civilization froze abruptly, nearly colliding with its flagship, the Earth.

Have you... been exposed to pastoral civilization?

The reaction of the silicone ray gave Lü Yongchang a bad feeling.

seem……

Has human civilization been deceived by paintings?

“Yes, the Enlujet civilization once interacted with the two-dimensional beings [Painting].” Lü Yongchang slightly altered the history, “It was just a brief encounter.”

"It seems that the Galactic Cleaners branch fought a major battle with it, but we don't know the specifics."

The silicon ray swung its body rapidly, circling the Earth a few times, its slightly open mouth gleaming with a constantly flashing dark light.

Lu Yongchang wasn't too flustered. After some time of figuring things out, he roughly understood the behavior pattern of the silicon ray—this action was probably the silicon ray expressing mockery.

really.

The next second, the Silicon Ray's response appeared on the Earth.

Forget about this information; it's just a common narrative used by the "Countryside Party" outside of their official channels.

Think about it carefully: if the Cleaners civilization really intended to destroy this universe, would the neutral faction remain indifferent? Or rather, would there even be such a thing as a neutral faction anymore?

Lu Yongchang was startled, and his previously confused thoughts instantly became clear!

That makes sense!

The destruction of this universe would undoubtedly be a catastrophe for all civilizations within it!

Although the neutral faction's principles have a hint of giving up, when it comes to their own survival, they will not lie down and let themselves be slaughtered!

Although Silicon Ray didn't say it explicitly, Lü Yongchang could vaguely guess that the third strongest being in this universe must be among the neutral faction!