The main reason was that, after two or three centuries of consolidation, the Empire's foundations had grown firm. Even as it developed three or four Galactic Arms at once, it still had ample capacity to spare.
"At this rate, the Empire might expand to five hundred Galactic Arms within another century."
Watching the star map light up without pause, Lin Zhichen felt confident about the new expansion policy.
In just the past decade or so, hundreds of new Star Spirits had been born in the Hall of Gods. This would have been unthinkable in the past, since it usually meant the emergence of a new Gaia Planet and a precious continent projected into the Psionic Realm.
But as the Empire expanded across so many galactic arms, it had occupied numerous Gaia Planets in a short time, bringing about this latest wave of ascension.
"The day of our Civilization Promotion isn't far off."
Three-Body Universe.
Inside the command center of the Titan Ship Loyalty, Primarch Tian Zhongqi stood before a Holographic Projection.
"I have a feeling you've brought me good news." He shifted his massive frame. The Power Armor he had only recently begun wearing had grown tight again. Clearly, his body was still growing, and the armor that had once fit him no longer did.
"Your instincts are as sharp as ever, Legion Commander." General Li Huan gazed unblinkingly at the Steel Giant before him. The Primarch had always been huge, but in the past, he had never exerted such overwhelming pressure.
Or perhaps it was because his already massive frame had grown even larger thanks to the ever-increasing influx of power from his Gene Offspring. He now stood about eight meters tall; even without armor, he was comparable to a mech.
"Thanks to your assistance, the military's Staff Department