Ch. 301Absolute Crisis Sense
Key Plot Points and Events
- Discovery of the Great Void, a billion light-year diameter void with no matter, galaxies, or dark matter.
- The Empire's hypotheses: coincidence, primordial black hole, or super-civilization intervention.
- Vacuum decay theory proposed as the most likely cause, but it hasn't expanded in 30 billion years, suggesting intervention by a super-civilization.
- The Great Void is considered a deliberate act by a civilization exchanging matter for something from the universe.
- Bai Ge and Bell discuss the potential threat of this Level 3 civilization and the possibility of their existence.
Character Developments
- Bai Ge becomes more aware of the potential threats and dangers from god-level civilizations.
- Bell exhibits strategic thinking and caution, advising Bai Ge to be wary of unknown threats.
Significant Themes
- The unknown and unknowable aspects of the universe.
- The power and potential danger of god-level civilizations.
- The importance of caution and preparedness in the face of unknown threats.
Character Interactions
- Bai Ge and Bell discuss the Great Void, its potential causes, and the threat of the Level 3 civilization.
- Bai Ge expresses concern about the potential danger to Earth, and Bell advises him to develop the Absolute Crisis Sense for protection.