In the biological laboratory, after Lü Yongchang proposed the concept of the Lost Zerg, Mao Zhengzhi and others once again devoted themselves to busy research work.

Transforming a carbon-based life form living on the surface of a planet into a semi-silicon-based life form capable of traversing the stars is an extremely difficult task.

Even though human civilization has now reached level seven, this research still presents considerable challenges.

As for Lü Yongchang, after finalizing the basic research plan for the Lost Zerg, he returned to the Spacetime Research Center to continue his unfinished research.

And just like that, two years passed in the blink of an eye.

Earth's calendar years.

The fleet gradually approached the edge of the Andromeda Galaxy.

In the vast, dark universe, the silicon rays and the human fleet both broke out of their faster-than-light warp drive state—the journey of over a hundred years had almost exhausted their own fuel.

Two distorted spacetime structures slowly emerged in the universe; they were the ports of the microcosm.

Transport ships sailed out of the microcosmic ports of human civilization in neat formation, bringing necessary supplies and energy to the five hundred escort warships stationed in the outside world.

In contrast, silicon rays are much less troublesome.

It took out a blue giant star that was emitting strong radiation directly from its own microcosm and then plunged into it.

With the increasingly intense fluctuations, the energy inside the star rapidly "flowed" into the silicon ray's body, relieving its fatigue from the journey.

Just like the maintenance and repair of a human fleet, absorbing a blue giant star also takes a considerable amount of time.

The silicon ray clearly doesn't intend to "dive" inside the blue giant for such a long time.

As a tiny wave, large enough to engulf the Earth, surged across the surface of the blue giant, the silicone ray poked its head out from within it.

It curiously glanced at the Enrogett fleet beside it.

Under the watchful eyes of the silicon rays, one "silicon-based" Enroget people after another emerged from these transport ships, performing maintenance and repair work on the escort warships from the outside world with remarkable efficiency.

Looking at the busy yet harmonious scene, a hint of envy and joy couldn't help but show in Silicon Ray's eyes.

From the moment it was born, it was a solitary "fish".

For it, life among its own kind was nothing but a mirage.

A faint memory slowly surfaced within the core of the silicon ray's mind.

More than 100,000 years ago, when the Tenth Empire arrived in the Andromeda Galaxy.

At that time, it was still at the sixth level of civilization and learned for the first time that other silicon-based life forms existed in the universe.

It was like a ray of light piercing through the darkness, directly illuminating its "fish" life.

However... the good times didn't last long.

While the Silicon Ray joined the Silicon-based Alliance and successfully advanced to a Level VII civilization, the Tenth Empire decided to continue its expedition.

Despite the offer from the Tenth Empire, Silicon Ray chose to remain in the Andromeda Galaxy.

It was this choice that led it back to its former solitary life.

Until 80,000 years ago.

The Silicon-based Alliance merged into the Neutrality faction, and the Tenth Empire became one of the leaders of the Neutrality faction. Only then did it take a small step out of the lonely world. When the news reached the Andromeda Galaxy, many Neutrality civilizations expressed goodwill to it to varying degrees.

But... none of them are silicon-based life forms.

The vast differences in the fundamental nature of life make it difficult for it to integrate into those neutral civilizations.

And so it continued to endure its solitary life for 80,000 years.

Until the emergence of the Enroget civilization.

That's why it changed its previous passive attitude and, relying on the devices left behind by the Tenth Empire, directly confronted the Cleaners civilization.

Watching the Enrogete civilization grow step by step and become a level seven civilization in a very short time, Silicon Ray was filled with joy.

This is a vibrant and dynamic civilization that has even stirred the long-dormant thoughts of the Silicon Ray!

only……

But the good times didn't last long.

Like the Tenth Empire, the Enroget civilization also embarked on a path of conquest.

Although there were many external factors at play, the result was not unexpected for Silicon Ray.

Perhaps this is a common trait among all vibrant civilizations.

Having learned from its previous experience, the silicon ray has been silently reflecting for over a century.

In the end, it made a decision—this time, it had to embark on the expedition together!

It no longer wanted to endure the lonely life of being a single "fish"!

A strong spatial-temporal fluctuation interrupted the silicon ray's memory.

At the same time, it also attracted the attention of human civilization, which had just completed its resupply work.

[Little one, listen up, it looks like someone's coming.]

Feeling the near-C speed, the Silicon Ray immediately tensed up.

It slightly opened its mouth, and the dark matter cannon inside shimmered with a faint dark light.

...

Within the microcosm of human connection.

The moment the alarm sounded, academicians put down their work and rushed to the command center of the Earth.

Lu Yongchang's expression turned serious as he looked at the tachyon communication from the Silicorice Civilization.

The speed of c is already within the range of fifth-degree curvature.

Without a doubt, the visitors belong to an eighth-level civilization.

At this critical juncture, this unannounced visit immediately triggered a dangerous alarm in Lü Yongchang's mind!

Could it be the cleaners?

Have they decided to break ties with the neutral faction?

This conjecture immediately came to Lü Yongchang's mind.

While he was thinking, he tapped a few times on the holographic projection in front of him, sending a tachyon message with a dictionary attached in the direction of the signal source.

Same as always.

First, state your identity, raise the banner of the Silicon-based Alliance and the Neutrality faction, and then inquire about the other party's purpose.

Like human civilization, the silicon ray also sent a message of inquiry to the other party.

...

After a brief wait, a tachyon message appeared before the silicone ray and human civilization.

【Silicon Ray, I know you.】

While a Type 7 civilization may not be considered a top-tier existence, it is still a relatively well-regarded civilization within the Andromeda Galaxy.

Therefore, the content of the information did not surprise Lü Yongchang.

But the dictionary that came with the information made Lü Yongchang's expression change drastically!

That's dictionary information that has existed in the database of human civilization for a very long time!

It's not the dictionary of the Cleaners' civilization, nor is it the universal dictionary of the Silicon Alliance...

Rather, it's the dictionary information used by the drawing!

The other party is a country bumpkin!

Lü Yongchang instinctively held his breath.

Don't worry, little one.

The opposing civilization is an idyllic, pastoral type; they won't clash with the silicon-based alliance.

The message from Silicon Ray was full of confidence.

Looking at the pale white text projected on the screen, Lü Yongchang's face immediately revealed a bitter smile that was even more unsightly than crying.

This is a serious matter.

Compared to the civilized sanitation workers, he was actually more "afraid" of the pastoral lifestyle.

After all, human civilization still has the life of a two-dimensional being in its hands!

If this gets discovered...

Lü Yongchang couldn't help but shiver.