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"Prevent the Epoch Clan from obtaining it. Once the goal is achieved, we can share it if possible; otherwise, we can discuss it."

"Agreed, we cannot let something baseless throw us into disarray."

"Alright. But unless we are completely defeated, I'm afraid the Epoch Clan won't personally intervene."

"Then acting skills will be put to the test. Take the Ketu Clan this time, for example. They looked terrible, but they didn't suffer many losses. And because their fleet was scattered, they won't be able to continue fighting for at least a few years."

"That's right, the inspiration comes from reality. The Ketu Clan provided me with some great material this time."

"Ahem, but don't all try this trick. It'll only make you look foolish and cause a lot of trouble."

"Well, we can discuss our routines before the performance to see if there are any overlaps. Then we can give each other feedback and fill in any gaps."

"I think that's a good idea."

"I think you're being a bit too optimistic right now. I'm worried the Zerg will be wiped out prematurely. While the Lashudia Clan may not seem like much to us, they're still a bit too much for the current Zerg. Add to that the civilizations in the middle and outer circles—they're not much either, but they're numerous enough."

"No need to worry. The Zerg seem calm and composed, as if they have everything under control. We can take this opportunity to see if Zerg have any other tricks up their sleeve."

"They definitely have a trump card, after all, they inherited the legacy of an advanced civilization."

How do you know they aren't some advanced civilization themselves?

"Hmph, advanced civilizations won't play pretend upgrade games with us."

"Heh, if that's the case, I'm actually a little worried about the Zerg."

"What do you mean? You're worried they won't make it through this?"

"That's not it, what I'm worried about is that they've run away."

"Oh? Where can they run to? Let them run for fifty years, and we'll catch up with them sooner or later."

"You don't understand. We know too little about the Zerg. What's being destroyed on the front lines are just Biological Weapon. In the decades since the war began, we haven't captured or even seen a single real Zerg. They're hiding somewhere, silently manipulating everything."

"Just like us?"

"Haha, now that you mention it, it does seem a bit similar, but we're just piloting those warships. But what's the problem? As long as they're still in this star system, we'll always find them."

"What if we leave this star system and go somewhere we can't find us?"

"How is that possible..." The mysterious attendee suddenly paused, as if he had realized something.

"Have you thought of that? The advanced civilization inherited by the Zerg might even reach or surpass the level of the Epoch Clan. Since the Epoch Clan can build Star Gate, the Zerg might have something similar. If they actually manage to build one..."

"Yes, the Zerg have countless Biological Weapons, but we don't know how many real Zerg there are. If they were to create something like Star Gate and sneak away, we might not even know it."

"Star Gate require a massive amount of energy and are quite Zerg; if the Zerg truly possess them, they won't be easy to hide."

"Hmph, if the Zerg really have Star Gate, have you ever seen what a bio-technology-based Star Gate looks like? In the orbit of each of their star systems, there are several behemoths thousands of kilometers long floating around. Although current intelligence indicates that they are all old-fashioned giant electromagnetic launch units, who knows what they actually are? They might just be the Zerg's Star Gate."

"You're right, but while those things are indeed large, Star Gate 're still quite a bit smaller than a Star Gate. Even if they are Star Gate, the energy they consume when in use is unimaginable. According to our monitoring, the energy level they normally generate when activated is far below the standard for using Star Gate."

"I think the Zerg most likely don't have Star Gate. Although I don't know exactly what they obtained, judging from the current situation, that inheritance might have a gradual unlocking process."

"That's right, I think so too. Just look at each of the Zerg's combat unit and technology updates, and you'll see the evidence. It started with the Riken Race, who used Energy Cannon, and then the Zerg developed Energy Cannon. Later, the Telo Race demonstrated warp drives, and the Zerg developed warp drives. And now, the Yuntu Clan used Dark Energy power systems and weapons, Zerg have developed similar equipment."

"Could it be that the Zerg's adversary level can help them unlock the relevant level of technology in their inheritance?"

"Ha, if that's the case, should we even make an appearance? Should the Epoch Clan still make an appearance?"

"If what you say is true, then the Zerg are really too strong. Unless we can completely kill them on our first appearance, wouldn't we just become their stepping stones?"

"Hmph, worrying unnecessarily. Unlocking technology depends on the level of the civilization they inherited. What level were they at before? If they can't reach our level, how will they unlock it?"

"How can this be unfounded worry? Think about it. Given your race's current situation, if you were given all of the Epoch Clan's technology, how long would it take you to digest it, and how long would it take to monetize it? When the Zerg encountered the Yuntu Clan, they still Controlled Fusion system, but just a few years later, they were able to build an army based on a Dark Energy system. This ability, though I don't want to admit it, is terrifying."

Upon hearing this, the group fell silent. Zerg had initially thought was a clue to immortality, they discovered its terrifying nature more and more as they came into contact with and learned about it, leading them to constantly raise its ceiling. But reality always seemed to mock their conservatism.

"Don't scare yourself. I don't believe they can monetize and upgrade a next-generation technology in just a few years. It's very likely just a bluff, a ruse to make us suspicious."

"Heh, to be able to glimpse a civilization that lives forever is an overestimation. Besides, I'm not afraid or worried about anything. On the contrary, I'm even more interested in the Zerg. Perhaps obtaining that inheritance will allow us to more easily break free from the Epoch Clan."

"Yes, even a small, unknown clan from the countryside can soar to great heights after obtaining it. If we were to consider our size, perhaps the Epoch Clan wouldn't even amount to much."

Ambition and desire gleamed in their eyes, but they also grew wary of their companions. Wealth was a powerful motivator, and this treasure of the Zerg was more than just money. It represented power and honor; with it, everything they had once coveted might become readily available.

But at the same time, another question arose in their minds: if the race that left behind this legacy was so powerful, what caused their extinction? Or perhaps...