Is this question finally being asked?
Chang Wei put down his bowl and chopsticks, looked into Mr. Zhou's eyes, and said slowly, "Our mission is not yet complete, so we won't leave immediately."
A hint of joy instantly appeared on Mr. Zhou's face.
"In other words, you will stay for a while to help us develop the technological capabilities to protect ourselves?"
Chang Wei did not deny it, but he fell into a strange silence, which gave Old Zhou, who had been observing his words and expressions, a bad feeling in his heart.
"We will indeed help you and provide you with certain military and technological assistance. But this is not the main reason for us to continue to stay in this world."
At this point, Chang Wei took a deep breath and spoke frankly with Mr. Zhou: "The aliens who attacked you are not a single civilization, but a cosmic civilization alliance. They are called the Keld Silicon United Destiny Community."
"They are composed of one Level 5 civilization, 36 Level 4 civilizations, 207 Level 3 civilizations, and 1,064 Level 2 civilizations. All members of the alliance are silicon-based life forms. They have existed for 3.674 billion years in your current universe!"
"Unfortunately, Earth's current civilization is only at the level of a 1.5 civilization at best. Even with our Light Chasers' full support, you won't be able to fully protect yourself in such a short period of time."
Mr. Zhou had a weak heart and almost gasped after hearing the truth. He had no doubts, as there was no reason for the other party to lie, so he immediately asked anxiously.
"So our current victory is actually just a temporary illusion? The enemy's next wave of attacks is about to arrive?"
Chang Wei nodded and continued, "Yes, it will be soon. I'm sure you've noticed that we are aggressively building a defense circle within the solar system."
Elder Zhou shook his head and smiled bitterly, "We originally thought it was just a normal early warning and defensive measure. After all, the war had just ended... The enemy might have reinforcements. But we never expected this to happen."
As he spoke, he looked at Chang Wei with a melancholy look in his eyes and said, "May I ask, what is the level of the enemy fleet that has trapped us in a bitter battle for more than six months?"
Chang Wei replied truthfully, "They are fleets from a Level 2 civilization. They are the lowest and weakest force in the Silicon-based Civilization Alliance. They are primarily responsible for reconnaissance, clearing, or hunting down low-level carbon-based civilizations."
"Is that so?"
Weakness is the original sin! Whether it's self-preservation or upholding one's beliefs, the premise is to use strength as a foundation.
Zhou Lao's eyes were confused and helpless at first, but then they regained their color. He looked at Chang Wei and said, "You...will help us, right?"
Chang Wei nodded heavily and answered him seriously, "We will do our utmost to defend the solar system and Earth. But our strength is limited. Facing such a massive alliance of cosmic civilizations, we don't know how long we can hold out. Perhaps the next enemy attack might be tens or even millions of warships."
"Then... wouldn't that mean the end of Earth and humanity?"
Chang Wei shook his head in denial, saying, "Relying solely on our strength will lead to failure. But there is always a glimmer of hope! Because this Silicon Civilization Alliance also has enemies! The enemy of my enemy is my friend! As long as we find their enemy, then we still have hope."
"The information we Light Chasers currently know is that they have been at war with an alliance of carbon-based civilizations for 150 million years. This is also the reason why they hate all carbon-based life forms with such deep hatred."
"Ultimately, as they continued their exploration and expansion of the universe, they immediately issued 'extermination orders' to any planets harboring carbon-based life they encountered. In other words, there was no possibility of communication or surrender between the two of you."
"Then...what should we do?" Mr. Zhou continued to ask.
"It's simple, just one word: drag!"
"drag?"
"That's right. We, the Light Chasers, have already dispatched a highly advanced ship to locate the Carbon-Based Civilization Alliance and request their assistance. If all goes well, we only need to hold out until the Carbon-Based Civilization Alliance leads its fleet to reinforce us."
Elder Zhou was surprised and asked, "Why would the Carbon-Based Civilization Alliance come to rescue us? What benefits can we bring to them?"
Chang Wei was stunned by this question, then he lowered his head silently and gave the reason for deceiving himself.
"Perhaps, they are all alien civilizations with noble moral character and will not stand by and watch others perish. Perhaps, they do not want to see the Silicon-based Civilization Alliance slaughter the Carbon-based Civilization, thereby reducing the number of Carbon-based civilizations. Perhaps, human civilization will be seen as a civilization with potential, worthy of being saved, and join their alliance, and so on..."
To Mr. Zhou, a qualified leader, these words seemed childish and ridiculous. But in his heart, he was conflicted and even hoped that these reasons would exist.
Chang Wei knew how far-fetched and idealistic these reasons were. Even if the Carbon-Based Civilization Alliance agreed to come to the rescue, if there were no interests driving it, then perhaps they would treat the dispatched troops, their strength, and the speed of the rescue differently based on the importance they attached to it.
There is a huge difference between the rescue arriving in time and Chang Wei arriving only after being beaten up and left alone!
Chang Wei had already vaguely sensed this possibility before the mission began.
If they wanted to ask the Carbon-Based Civilization Alliance to intervene, they would have to pay a price, and this price would surely be something they took very seriously.
So...here comes the question.
What is there in Chang Wei's hands that deserves the Carbon-Based Civilization Alliance's high attention?
There's only one answer! That's technology! The warship technology of a fifth-tier civilization! Or even a fifth-tier carbon-based civilization that could be won over!
This will affect the military balance of the two major civilization alliances! We must take it seriously!
As for evidence? Couldn't a fifth-class civilization warship, the "Yue-star" strategic Yunhai ship, serve as evidence?
Chang Wei fully believes in the loyalty and ability of the 140 quantum ghost crew members on the "Star-class" strategic Yunhai ship.
Even when faced with malicious temptations, they can complete their tasks excellently.
"In short, please believe us! We will succeed. Humanity and the Earth will not perish!"
Mr. Zhou said no more, but nodded heavily.
The state banquet lasted a long time, and the conversations therein became a secret among secrets. The people of the world remained unaware of the situation and were in a state of joy and jubilation.
Because, in the war that follows, there will be a group of Light Chasers who will silently protect them. Until... the day the truth is revealed...
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