After Adeli arrived at the alliance, humanity's attention was basically focused on him, to the point that they had barely paid attention to the progress of exchanges between the Crimson Flame Civilization and the Daya Civilization—until one day, when they received a proposal from the Daya Civilization for deeper exchanges.
They suggested that both sides send friendly diplomatic teams to formally visit each other's Civilization Headquarters in preparation for further in-depth exchanges. Moreover, the Daya Civilization vaguely revealed to humanity that they possessed Consciousness Upload Technology and were willing to discuss it with humanity in greater depth.
Humanity decisively refused without even thinking about it.
What a joke. Wouldn't a friendly visit expose Adeli's existence?
Humanity was not afraid of the Daya Civilization, but they believed it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble. While humanity had indeed never mastered Consciousness Upload Technology, with Adeli as a sample, it was surely only a matter of time. There was no need to seek it from the Daya Civilization.
Besides, humanity felt they had no equivalent technology to offer in exchange.
Humanity politely declined the Daya Civilization's proposal on the grounds that they were a Wandering Civilization and that their main base was their foundation, unsuitable for opening to outsiders.
At the same time, they made it clear that they were merely passing through and would soon leave this star region.
Surprisingly, the Daya Civilization was not angered by humanity's refusal. Instead, in an uncharacteristic move, they informed humanity that Space Zerg had appeared nearby and warmly invited humanity to hunt the so-called Space Zerg together.
They were being far too enthusiastic.
What humanity did not know was that the Daya Civilization was being so enthusiastic because they believed it would kill two birds with one stone. They could draw humanity to their