"If the queen insect senses that the environment is relatively safe, it will attract a large number of higher-level insects to descend directly. If adults bring them back to civilized territory, it will cause a lot of trouble. In fact, studying the queen insect will not yield any results. Almost all capable civilizations have done this since that disaster. They are just a special kind of insect."
"In that case, thank you for reminding us. We were just curious."
The RoboCop threw out the captured mother insect, which quickly stiffened in mid-air.
" Crystal Civilization, I suggest you monitor all lower-level civilizations and make arrangements as soon as possible when they conduct high-energy physics experiments. Planetary-Level Civilization are fine, but it would be a pity if Stellar-Level Civilization were destroyed."
"According to the rules, we cannot prevent lower-level civilizations from conducting high-energy physics experiments. This is the key they use to unlock the mysteries of the universe. We are already monitoring them, but we haven't deployed a comprehensive monitoring system. For example, this civilization should be within your sphere of influence right now. We cannot deploy monitoring systems in these areas, since the Heavenly Peak Civilization hasn't given us specific operational instructions, and we can't act recklessly."
"Oh, in that case, we will be responsible for monitoring the lower-level civilizations within a thousand light-years radius. Although we cannot change the location of the passage's exit, we can protect them until your arrival."
"Thank you, sir. Which civilization do you belong to? Why haven't I seen you before? Your fleet is so powerful, it seems to have surpassed that of Small Star Sector Intermediate Civilization. You should be fighting on the defensive line, but I've seen all the fleets on the defensive line, and I've never spotted you before."
"We are Human Civilization, a newly emerging civilization in Small Star Sector Civilization. Although we possess strength surpassing that of a mid-level Small Star Region civilization, our fleet size is still increasing, so we haven't yet committed to defensive operations. However, it won't be long before you see us at the defensive line."
"I see, sir. Our Crystal Civilization is Small Star Sector Intermediate Civilization. Our fleet is already engaged in defensive operations. We'll meet again at the defensive line when we have the chance. Now I need to patrol the nearby star system. Farewell."
"Goodbye."
The Terminators quickly left, but the swarm was still being scorched by the star, continuously falling out of the higher-dimensional portal until all three units were exhausted. The Terminators would definitely come back to check again, but that would be decades later.
" Zhonghua, let's go too."
What about the Eastern Pearl Civilization?
"What, you're going down there to receive their commendation, and then they'll treat you to a meal?"
"It would be better if you went to receive such a high honor."
"This calamity might be beneficial to them, but it's hard to say whether they can complete their transformation before the insect plague fully erupts. If they cannot complete the transformation, they will only disappear into this river system like countless other low-level civilizations."
"Given their potential, I estimate it will be difficult."
"Never mind them. We've done all we can. We can't interfere with their development unless they reach the Stellar-Level Civilization stage. Otherwise, no matter how strong the alliance is, it can't take care of these countless Planetary-Level Civilization. Within our territory, which spans a thousand light-years of three-dimensional space, there are more than 100 Planetary-Level Civilization. Most of them are still in the primitive stage, and they haven't made any progress in tens of thousands of years. Only one civilization has reached the Star-Level stage."
"Yes, at first we were wondering why the ratio of advanced to low-level civilizations on this side of the galaxy seemed so high. Later we learned that many of the advanced civilizations here migrated from the other side of the galaxy. In addition, the destruction of a large number of Planetary-Level Civilization has essentially increased this ratio many times over."
Let's go.
The Reaper fleet departed, leaving behind a devastated Eastern Pearl Civilization. Hundreds of cities were reduced to ruins, and the civilization's territory had become a slaughterhouse.
The people cried out in grief, the planet was riddled with holes and countless buildings were destroyed. The leader rallied and called on the people to rebuild their home. There was much to be done. Just cleaning up these insect corpses would take them decades. Everything here was no longer related to humans, and humans had no energy to waste their time here. Saving them was already the greatest act of kindness.
On the other side of the galaxy, the academicians had already made close contact with the insect swarm. Some of the insect swarms here were gathered around the star, while countless insect swarms were wandering aimlessly in the open areas. They covered the sky and blocked out the sun, and their numbers could no longer be described in the hundreds of millions.
Within a three-dimensional space spanning almost every light-year, there are trillions upon trillions of insect swarms. They float freely in the air, ranging in size from hundreds to tens of kilometers. Regardless of size, each one is incredibly ferocious, and every structure of theirs is designed for slaughter: fangs, spikes, tentacles, long tails, giant pincers, and some other strange and bizarre structures.
Within just a few days of the fleet infiltrating the Zerg swarm, the number of Zerg species counted exceeded 20,000, with the lowest being Tier 15 or higher, equivalent to the combat power of Small Star Sector Junior Civilization. Of course, a single Zerg cannot win a one-on-one battle against a Small Star Region warship, but Zerg at this level have the ability to destroy Small Star Sector Civilization's fleet due to their sheer numbers.
Faced with such a massive swarm of insects, Chen Peng and Li Zhixiong had no choice but to slow down the fleet, dodging each insect cluster as they slowly sailed into the distance, often traveling at near-light speed.
"Academician, it's been two months, and it seems no insects have come to greet us."
To ease everyone's pressure, Chen Peng casually remarked that the academicians had been under immense pressure these past two months, as they had been navigating swarms of insects far exceeding the size of the fleet. This innate sense of fear was something that could not be eliminated through later cultivation.
Academician Xiao not only simulated the brainwaves and Consciousness Field of the Insect King for the fleet, but also designed corresponding receiving devices for the fleet, otherwise they would have become deaf.
"We level 20 insects are already of medium strength. After all, the majority of insects here are low-level insects. They wouldn't dare to mess with us. Besides, with so many insects, if we greeted them every time we saw one, they would be exhausted even without us fighting," Academician Zeng laughed.
"Haha, the academician is right. Chen Peng, when you meet people in the fleet, just say, 'Hello, have you eaten?'" Li Zhixiong joked with Chen Peng.
"Tch, I'm not as talkative as you."
"Does this have anything to do with being poor or not? It's about wisdom. A wise person understands this principle immediately. Your IQ is clearly below average, so naturally you won't understand this principle."
"Generals, look, the area in front of us has suddenly opened up," Academician Zeng reminded them.
"Not good, immediately break free from the curvature and stop moving." Chen Peng keenly sensed the abnormality.
"What's wrong?"