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When the benefits become too great, the risks become insignificant. Most people only saw the part about the speculation on immortality in the intelligence submitted by the Epoch Clan group, but the speculation about the creator was ignored.

The Zerg are solitary beings with no allies, so no one informs them. All factions seem to be taking action, but they all tacitly cover for each other to avoid being discovered by the Zerg.

In the Epoch Clan Research Laboratory of the Riken Star System, they found that the first phase of the mission had been completed, and the subsequent phases of research could no longer be sustained by the materials provided by the Riken Star System alone. Therefore, they needed to move to a larger materials production base.

The bewildered researchers didn't understand why they had to relocate so suddenly. Even if the Riken Race didn't have enough materials, they could have brought them from elsewhere. The Koya Alliance's materials production base, not far from here, had developed enough over the years to meet their needs.

But their questions remained unanswered, and everyone was given a deadline to relocate. Some who delayed were even forcibly crammed into Stasis Pod and taken away. In the Riken Star System, the caravans that used to come and go gradually disappeared, but more ships of unknown purpose arrived, keeping the place bustling with activity.

One after another, numerous unidentified spaceships deployed various unidentified devices in the void outside the Riken Star System. These devices were capable of effectively disrupting radio waves and light passing through the area. This prevented the Zerg from accurately obtaining information from the outside world through various radar devices.

The number of fleets with unknown designations is increasing. They are using various legitimate trade activities to subtly blockade the borders of the Swarm. Their traces can be found not only in the Riken Star System, Sandstorm Star System, Big Horn Star System, White Grub Star System, and Red Ant Star System —Zerg territories bordering the Star Sea Alliance —but also in the outer void.

The Koya Alliance, which borders the Riken Star System and Sandstorm Star System, is the closest power to the Swarm territory, and its territory naturally became the front line of this major event.

Whether by choice or by necessity, the Koriato civilization, the leader of the alliance, gained such immense power for the first time. Under its leadership, the members of the Koya Alliance "set aside past grievances and cooperated sincerely," and the fleets of various races began to assemble.

These weak Outer-Ring Civilizations may seem to have great autonomy in normal times, but when a real storm comes, they can only be swept along and drift with the tide.

Similar to the Koya Alliance, the Locke Mutual Aid Society, led by the Swarm Telo Civilization, had maintained good diplomatic relations with the Swarm for many years as an invited race. However, like them, they did not have much choice in the face of major events affecting the entire Star Sea Alliance.

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"My Overlord, they have blocked our information channels. We can no longer obtain accurate information from the outside world through conventional means," Sarah reported calmly. The impending storm did not make her nervous. Since the Overlord said he would overturn the table and remove all the players from the game, she only needed to play her role well.

"It's alright, they can't block the Swarm Network. This is an excellent opportunity, and it's unknown whether we'll encounter something like this again in the future. I've already given the Blade authorization, and I hope you won't waste this opportunity."

"Yes, Overlord Majesty."

The Riken Star System had long been riddled with Swarm by the Zerg swarm, and the caravans that came and went there, caught off guard, provided Rowan with a vast array of genetic samples. Coupled with the existence of the Stasis Pod, Rowan, as long as he found the right opportunity, didn't need to worry about the target's seven-day "surgery time."

That's how caravans are; they arrive in good condition, but leave with perhaps half a ship full of Intellect. This cycle repeats itself, resulting in an ever-increasing number of Node Unit outside the Swarm.

With Rowan's abilities growing rapidly, what used to require tens of thousands of Node Unit to locate them can now be achieved with just three thousand Node Unit within a one-light-year range, allowing Rowan to bring that area into the Swarm Network's coverage.

This has brought the Swarm into the view of many Star Sea Alliance, and for factions bordering the Swarm, such as the Koya Alliance and the Locke Mutual Aid Society, the view has long been "fully illuminated."

Rowan Wen initially considered blocking the Blade from obtaining this field of vision intelligence, but after repeated consideration, he felt that infiltration and intelligence warfare were the Swarm's forte. The Blade had no need to abandon these strengths and cripple themselves by fighting the enemy with their weaknesses. On the contrary, they needed to make better use of their strengths and develop and become accustomed to corresponding tactics.

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"The Zerg seem to have sensed something; they've accelerated production in their newly developed star systems. Should we strike first?"

"No need. The troops assembled at the front are still too few, and those Outer-Ring Civilizations are too weak. If we start a war now, they won't even be cannon fodder. As for those new star systems, the Zerg haven't been there long, so they won't be of much use."

"But their numbers are still very large."

"It's alright. Once our main fleet arrives, we can use our speed advantage to block the void between star systems, thus separating them. Then, we can use our superior forces to defeat them one by one."

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"Even if those smaller clans manage to seize that item, it won't matter. The real battle will be fought against opponents of equal strength."

"That's right, our current task is to expedite the construction of the Star Gate so we can deploy our main fleet there as soon as possible to gain the upper hand."

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"The Zerg's thruster technology is relatively outdated, which makes their offensive capabilities insufficient, but their defense is not a problem, especially against something like us. Tell the frontline troops to be more alert and prioritize their own survival in critical moments."

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"We've planned this for so long, and everything's been ruined. They've botched it."

"Not necessarily. The Zerg have become the target of everyone's attacks, which aligns with our plan."

"But this is not under our control. The foreign tribes remain fragmented, and with that thing, they can't possibly unite."

"The Zerg are still too weak; they are far from meeting our requirements."

"Perhaps the Zerg aren't as bad as you think. Although that thing prevents other races from uniting, it has also further divided the Epoch Clan. The future is still uncertain; we still have a chance, and perhaps the outcome will be better."

"Hmph, then let's wait and see."

"If we fail this time, it will be difficult to find such a good opportunity again."

"That would just be repeating the past; we've already done our best."

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Various conversations and countless conspiracies were taking place in various corners, while the Swarm, having already decided to overturn the table, naturally would not follow its opponent's wishes.

Thank you for the Pili Zhutian.

I'll update this chapter first, and then update the next one after I finish writing it.