"We've used all available reconnaissance methods, but finding a hidden advanced civilization is indeed very difficult. Like the Mechanical Civilization, although they're only at the early stage of Large Star Region, none of the five Great Star Region Advanced Civilization can find them."
"I can't wait any longer. If necessary, I'll go find him myself in my own warship. I refuse to believe I can't find this bastard."
"Let's think of another way. The miniature spacecraft is being built at full speed, and as our search area expands, we're bound to find Li Shun."
They had initially thought that the spaceships carrying the embryos would return, allowing them to follow them to Li Shun's lair. However, the current situation left everyone extremely disappointed, but they had no choice but to accept reality. Finding a hidden advanced civilization was not an easy task. Hu Yu was also somewhat disappointed, as he was more eager to find Li Shun Hu Yu Wen Zhonghua.
However, Wen Zhonghua showed it, while Hu Yu could not. As the person in charge of the fleet, Hu Yu constantly reminded himself not to let any emotions control him and to act rationally in all actions.
Back on Earth, Hu Yu lay down, exhausted. Managing such a massive fleet was no easy feat. Although the Star Ring Alliance was supposed to be an egalitarian organization, in reality, Hu Yu had to make many decisions regarding these civilizations, and Hu Yu even had to oversee the entire galaxy.
Ordinary people cannot imagine how massive this system is, with trillions of people, endless machines and equipment, plus the affairs of the Star Ring Alliance and the Milky Way. Even though many things will not reach Hu Yu, the fleet is primarily military-oriented, and everything must conform to military interests. For the sake of the fleet, Hu Yu personally oversees many matters to ensure efficient and quick solutions.
The long hours and heavy workload left Hu Yu extremely exhausted. There were no weekends, no holidays, and he rarely got a full night's sleep. It was common for him to be woken up in the middle of the night to work. However, Hu Yu did not slack off or complain at all. The leader had entrusted the fleet to him, and he would definitely complete the tasks assigned by the leader.
Xiao Xiao felt heartbroken watching Hu Yu fall asleep as soon as he collapsed. Xiao Xiao was probably the only one in the entire fleet who could see Hu Yu in such a vulnerable state. But at this moment, with just a message, this man would immediately regain his energy like a machine and throw himself wholeheartedly into his work.
After rebuilding the Solar System, Xiao Xiao thought Hu Yu would have a little more to do, since the fleet's strength had greatly increased. However, Hu Yu not only didn't have an easier time, but he was even busier. He often only slept for two or three hours a day. But no matter how late Hu Yu came back, Xiao Xiao would wait for him and do her best to take care of Hu Yu's life.
Hu Yu felt guilty towards Xiao Xiao. From the moment the fleet set sail until now, he had never spent a single day properly with her. Xiao Xiao, however, was always selfless and devoted. So now, no matter how late it was, Hu Yu would always return home. But when he got home, Xiao Xiao would mostly see him asleep.
Bang! The door was kicked open. "Mom, I'm home! Oh, Dad, what brings you home today?"
"If you like opening doors with your feet, I guarantee I'll hammer a few nails into it. What are you doing back here? Get out of here if you have nothing to do."
"Mom, I haven't been back for a long time and I missed you. You don't have to treat me like this. Is there anything to eat? I haven't slept for days, but I need to fill my stomach first, I'm starving."
"Can you please keep your voice down? How busy are you? Busier than your dad? Don't you even have time to eat?"
"Sigh, you don't know, there's so much to do at the defense line. Uncle Zhonghua has me managing so many civilizations, how can I not be busy?"
" Yunhang is back." Hu Yu opened his eyes and sat up.
"Yeah, Dad, take it easy, you look exhausted."
"You're the same, look at you, haven't you slept for days?" Hu Yu asked with concern.
"I've only gone two nights without sleep, I can manage."
How is the defense line performing?
"They were all trivial matters, with some conflicts, but once the Conqueror appeared, no civilization dared to continue."
"Mediation should be the primary approach; try to resolve grievances as much as possible. Forcibly suppressing them is not beneficial in the long run. You've worked on the front lines for many years, so you should have accumulated a lot of experience."
"I understand, Dad. Aren't you worried about me? I heard you found Li Shun's trail, is that right?"
"No, it's another false alarm. Li Shun is too cautious. The base only allows people to leave, not enter, so we can't track him down."
"Dad, you guys are still too reliant on technology. Spend more time reading Romance of the Three Kingdoms and the Art of War. The wisdom of the ancients doesn't become useless with technological advancements. We made that mistake during the attack on the Xuan Star Civilization, and now we're making the same error again."
"What, do you have something in mind?"
"If you can't find Li Shun, just let Li Shun come to you, won't that solve the problem?"
"Easier said than done. When Li Shun came to us, that was when the trouble started. Why would he have come to us if he wasn't prepared?"
"Sigh, I told you you relied too much on technology, Dad. Why did Li Shun... come looking for you? At first, Li Shun wanted us to merge into the past, but later it evolved into Li Shun wanting to kill us. From his repeated attacks, we can tell that Li Shun... hates us to the bone, or rather, the hatred between us is equal." Hu Yunhang's words were no longer coherent.
That's right.
"Why isn't Li Shun attacking now? First, because his own strength isn't enough. Second, because our strength is too great. Right now, all we need to do is create a little chaos, to create the illusion of chaos within the Star Ring Alliance and humanity. Do you think Li Shun won't seize this opportunity?"
"Good lad, you did a good job, huh? Sigh."
Hu Yu smiled as he watched Xiao Xiao walk in carrying food. Hu Yunhang finished speaking, his head lolled to the side, and within seconds, snoring filled the air. Xiao Xiao could only smile wryly. The two most important men in her life were both the same, but this sameness made Xiao Xiao feel both helpless and gratified. They were both sacrificing for humanity.
"Stop laughing. If you're going to leave, then leave. Don't delay the fleet's important matters."
" Xiao'er, having you in my life is my greatest happiness." Hu Yu gently embraced Xiao Xiao.
"Stop pretending. I've kept track of everything you did. Now get going."
A single message energized a group of people, who gathered together as if they'd been injected with adrenaline. Hu Yu shared Hu Yunhang's idea, and everyone immediately slapped their foreheads, cursing themselves for not thinking of it and wasting so much time.
Soon, a plan was devised to cause Hu Yu's unexpected death and the collapse of the Star Ring Alliance. However, this plan could not be carried out openly. Li Shun was too cautious and cunning. If it were carried out openly, Li Shun would definitely become suspicious. He would only believe the information that Li Shun himself had found out.