The Soul-Devouring Spider Rises Again

Kavin's fingertips traced seven intersecting pale gold trails in the void, each trail solidifying into a mechanical truth rune of the Babylon Galaxy.

The nodule-like growths on the surface of the accompanying mechanical core suddenly stopped expanding and instead began to pulsate regularly.

"How long will it take you to master this 'core'?"

"Or could we extract it and detonate it at a critical point?"

"I need three hours and seventeen minutes to complete the preliminary analysis."

Kavin's voice remained calm, but as he spoke, countless disintegrating symbols were reflected in his pupils.

"To specifically influence and control him, or rather, to utilize this core figure, seven days should be sufficient."

"However... the effect of this core detonation is still insufficient."

"Give me two months. I want to modify this core again so that its energy can destroy these civilizations in one fell swoop."

Really!

Lister understood immediately upon hearing this; he hadn't guessed wrong at all.

The bombs that triggered the "Galactic Big Bang" in Kavin's later life came from the Leviathan Civilization.

"After the modification, to what extent will the explosion effect be?"

Of all the people present, Wang Yue's expression was the most solemn at this moment.

Because of her lowest strength, she felt the most acutely the subtle threat and sting of this "bomb."

"It could originally destroy about 25% of the Milky Way Galaxy's territory."

"After the renovation, I am confident that it will increase to 50%."

Upon hearing this, the expressions on their faces became unusually solemn.

Even General Boren, glancing at Lister, couldn't help but speak up to remind him.

"Is it... necessary to go to this extent?"

"Destroy 50% of the galaxy? Isn't that the same as destroying the entire Milky Way Galaxy?"

General Boren was right. If even 25% of a galaxy were destroyed, let alone 50%, it would be enough to wipe it out.

An explosion of this magnitude would unleash energy capable of annihilating the entire galaxy.

This is also why Witchcraft and the Beta Civilization were able to be threatened by it back then.

If 50% of a galaxy were destroyed, would there still be any point in continuing to occupy it and build a new order?

"The direct star systems of the Witchcraft and Beta Civilizations together occupy 9% of the entire galaxy, while their indirect control covers as much as 67% of the galaxy."

"Only bombs of this magnitude can guarantee the destruction of both great civilizations."

"And I was only talking about the theoretical effect of destruction."

"Civilizations all have their own protective measures, and I estimate that the actual area that can be detonated and destroyed is only about 20%."

Kavin explained calmly.

These two established level-four civilizations not only have multiple Hegemon in charge, but also various emergency shields for their respective civilizations.

This is, after all, a "dead bomb." It will cause a lot of noise, but Kavin doesn't have much hope that it will actually destroy the target.

At the very least, one cannot expect to kill Overlord Tier powerhouse with an explosion alone.

But this explosion was of great significance.

They were the first truly significant force to oppose Beta and the Witchcraft Civilization, and they dealt a powerful blow to them.

On the other hand, they will strike first at the subordinate forces of the two great civilizations.

After tens of thousands of years of control, the likelihood of these subordinate civilizations being turned against them is extremely low.

Especially when there is no overwhelming strength to suppress the opponent.

It's better to use bombs to clear the area than for those factions to fill the gaps with people.

Lister probably had no other thoughts in mind.

As long as his own civilization isn't destroyed, nothing else matters to him.

How can we restart the Milky Way Galaxy without a major event?

In any case, what he values most in the Milky Way Galaxy is the Soul Barrier. With this explosion, the barrier has actually received a new round of nourishment.

Finally, after a moment's hesitation, Admiral Boren nodded and let go, following his nod.

Merrick Civilization, First Governing Star.

The dark red castle walls are covered with withered vines, and the lion heads on the bronze door knockers have been etched with green rust by the passage of time.

The moment my fingertips touched the slightly rusty door knocker, the entire oak door slid open silently.

A cold, white waterfall of light suddenly cascaded down from the dome, revealing that the entire castle was constructed from flowing lanthanum nano-alloy.

Those seemingly ancient stone pillars are actually holographic projections, creating nebula-like ripples as you walk over them.

While Merrick Castle appears rustic on the outside, its interior is quite different, and the surrounding area has now been designated as a no-go zone.

In the side hall, Lister brushed against a gilded candlestick, and the candlelight suddenly broke into countless luminous particles, piecing together a three-dimensional star map in the air.

Quint, who had been waiting there, also stood up and saluted in greeting.

"Have you contacted them all secretly?"

"We've made contact; the Glimmer Civilization has unconditionally joined us."

"The Arcane Civilization hesitated for a moment, but still chose to join."

"As for the remaining subordinate civilizations, including the Yalan Civilization, I did not make direct contact with them."

"They are now completely dependent on our civilization... Public statements are meaningless; in reality, we can directly mobilize the entire resources of their civilization."

Quint was incredibly excited about what was to come.

As a high-ranking member of the Merrick Civilization, he was naturally aware of the situation of his own civilization.

I had assumed that this new Level 4 civilization would have unparalleled power.

In reality... after becoming the speaker, I realized that my voice was significantly less powerful compared to those of the Witchcraft and the Beta Civilization.

Moreover, over the years, the power of their Merrick Civilization has been squeezed, so naturally they are very unhappy.

"Okay, as long as they've had contact with the Arcane Civilization, that's fine."

The Glimmer Civilization closely follows Hoffman and requires no further attention.

As for the other subordinate civilizations... they had no choice but to follow the Merrick Civilization to the end.

Only the Arcane Civilization is something Lister owed in the past.

In fact, over the past three hundred years, the Merrick Civilization has given back to the other side hundreds of times more than they invested.

But the bond from back then couldn't be broken; favors, even in the Galactic Federation, are the hardest to repay.

This matter is of great importance. While giving reminders and hints, Lister has already sent people to keep a close eye on the high-ranking officials of the Arcane Civilization.

If they intend to make a move, the Seventh Central Army is located near their star system, ready to annihilate them at any time.

Fortunately, the other party also knew who their civilization relied on, remained clear-headed, and was willing to Merrick Civilization's plan.

Even if the other party is unaware of this so-called grand plan, or how it is specifically carried out and implemented.

Have all the troops of our own civilization been assembled?

"Everything has been arranged and is ready to be deployed at any time."

Having finally been able to launch the long-planned subversive scheme, Quint acted swiftly.

The Merrick Civilization, suppressed for over three hundred years, has secretly begun to operate at full capacity.

"What about the new generation of Soul-Devouring Spiders? How are they doing?"

The Soul-Devouring Spider is a wondrous Zerg-like mother Zerg that Hoffman found in space.

After being exploited three times by Lister and others, the new generation of the mother organism began to mutate.

It seemed there was a summons to break through to the Overlord Tier, so Lister temporarily sealed the opponent away.

They have just been unsealed and have been placed in a star system near the Beta Civilization.

"The initial reproduction has been completed, the mother's appetite is strong, and she is being summoned for the fourth evolution. The Beta Civilization must have noticed this."

"Should we secretly obstruct them and allow the mother body to break through smoothly?"

To Lister, the Soul-Devouring Spider was nothing more than a fodder unit, but to Quint, it was an extremely powerful fighting force.

In particular, if they could truly become Hegemon, the blow to the Beta Civilization would be enough to cripple them.

"No need. Whether it can complete its evolution is up to fate."

"Her goal is to attract the attention of the Beta Civilization; you don't need to worry about anything else."

Lister was simply a tool for the Soul-Devouring Spider.

Even if they complete the fourth evolution, they will still suffer direct attacks from the Sailuo and be bombed by their "bombs".

There's almost no chance of survival; leeks are leeks after all.

Seeing Quint nod and leave, Tim immediately led Sariel and Hunter into the house.

Three hundred years have passed, Tim's hair has long since turned white.

His face was gaunt, but his spirits were still quite good.

His Class Holder remains at level six, with no possibility of advancing further.

The fact that it has survived until now is purely due to the Merrick Civilization's advancement to a Level 4 civilization.

Some life-extending potions are available for purchase, which is why Tim has the opportunity to live to this day.

However, this lifespan can only be extended by a maximum of five hundred years. Tim's lifespan is now only a little over a hundred years, and his face and body cannot resist aging.

"Grown ups!"

"I'm giving you two a secret mission."

"Lead a small team to the WR Star Region and establish as many super-large teleportation arrays as possible."

"My lord, but the WR Star Region is Chaotic Star Region!"

"Will building a teleportation array be...?"

Thanks to the technological advancements of the Merrick Civilization, Hunter's rank has now reached level 18.

It seems that the civilization has sufficient resources, allowing many people to advance in rank without any obstacles.

Of course, combat strength is the key. Hunter, with his C-level combat strength, is considered inferior even in the military.

Without the strength of a B-level officer, a colonel's rank is unlikely to command respect.

Fortunately, he was mainly in charge of logistics and was also a newly emerging master forger in the current civilization, so he was barely recognized.

"Sariel, you're in charge of cleaning up that star field."

"Hunter, you're in charge of building the teleportation array."

"Keep this low-key and try to avoid letting other civilizations find out."

"Yes, sir!"

The two immediately nodded in agreement.

With his current combat power as an eighteenth-tier Quasi-Hegemon, Sariel can still roam freely in the Chaotic Star Region.

The teleportation array here is primarily for the arrival of armies from the Babylon Galaxy and Divine Rise Galaxy, including the Eternal Sea of Trees.

As for teleportation arrays, Lister currently only has the ability to teleport within star systems.

The same applies to the vast universe; there is no inter-galactic teleportation.

The WR Star Region serves as a Lister for the allied forces of other star systems, enabling them to quickly access the main battlefield once the war begins.

Meanwhile, the Third Governing Star of the Beta Civilization.

Sailuo had just finished his cultivation within the Soul Barrier and returned to his residence.

Inside the grand manor, another Hegemon Pas Hawke, was already waiting.

Sailuo Beta lay down in a specially made rocking chair, his fingertips tapping on the armrests inlaid with star cores.

"So, has the Merrick Civilization made any unusual moves?"

"There has been no unusual activity."

Upon hearing this, a cold smile involuntarily appeared on Sailuo's face.

"Three hundred years and they still can't build a single specialized warship; it's a disgrace to a level four civilization."

"If we can tolerate even Lister, it seems our plan needs an upgrade!"

"Lister is indeed very composed and never pays attention to the situation of the Soul Barrier. He spends a lot of time exploring the star systems outside..."

"Hehe... no resources for growth! That's normal!"

"Those poor galaxies outside are nothing compared to our Milky Way Galaxy."

"Only the territories of the seven major powers are worth considering; we can ignore Lister."

"If you escalate your actions further, I will have the Witchcraft Civilization continue to cooperate."

"This will inevitably provoke Lister into making the first move..."

Over the years, Sailuo has grown increasingly angry about Vidal's execution.

He had actually harbored murderous intentions when he tested Lister back then.

However, this was due to their fear of Boren and their lack of understanding of Zion's thoughts at the time.

Even their Beta Civilization couldn't match the profound foundation of the Witchcraft Civilization within the Milky Way Galaxy.

Now, he's been holding this grudge in his heart and is determined to find an excuse to retaliate.

In particular, by letting Lister make the first move, he could plan to crush the other party in one fell swoop, leaving even Boren with no way to say anything.

"Grown ups!"

In the garden, a projection flashed above the service robot's head.

Inside was a major general from the Federation Military District, whose expression was somewhat grave.

"What is it? Why do you have to report this at this time?"

The impatient look on his face immediately sent shivers down the major general's spine.

In the end, he stammered and began to talk about the report.

"Sir... Zerg -like mother structure has been discovered on the outer edge of our star system."

"So what if they found it? Why don't you lead a team to wipe them out?"

"What? Even you can't handle the power of this Matrix?"

Upon hearing this, Sailuo's impatience only intensified.

It's this kind of mess again. Every now and then, a new Zerg mother race or Mechanical Civilization is born within the galaxy.

It's not a big deal at all.

"My lord... this time is different..."

"That mother body... seems to have reached S-rank combat power, and it appears to be undergoing its fourth evolution."

"What!?"

The first to be surprised was Pas was standing to the side.

"How is this possible? It's directly stepping into the realm of the Overlord Tier matrix? Where did it get the resources to get to this point?"

Even Zerg civilizations, from their birth to their advancement, are built up step by step with accumulated resources.

With military districts monitoring the entire Galactic Federation, how could someone possibly rise to the top in one step and be about to enter the Overlord Tier?

"Is it already evolving?"

Sailuo calm and promptly inquired about the matter.

"Yes, one of our fleets has ventured deep into their territory to observe their presence; they are already undergoing evolution."

"Currently, the opponent's offspring are extremely aggressive and utterly insane."

"Interesting... a Zerg-like mother Zerg entity of the Overlord Tier?"

After careful consideration, a smile appeared on Sailuo's face.

As if he had come up with a new idea, he instructed Pas, who was standing to the side.

"Pas, why don't you go and handle this?"

"We don't need to interfere with their advancement, but we need to shift their attack target to the Merrick Galaxy."

"Lord Sailuo, this is a Zerg mother organism. What if it eventually goes out of control...?"

Pas hesitated; everyone knew the situation of the Zerg Mother.

With enough resources, promotions can be incredibly fast.

If it really gets out of control, I'm afraid... they'll all suffer.

"No need to worry. The Galactic Federation hasn't seen a true Zerg civilization in ten thousand years. Letting everyone see this power will help them wake up."

"If it really comes to the end, Zion and I will step in."

Sailuo had a good plan in mind, but he never considered the origin of the Soul-Devouring Spider.