According to Academician Zeng and Academician Liu, the existence of the Ancestor is a huge secret, so much so that they even hid when returning to the Great Universe. Logically speaking, it is impossible for other civilizations to know about the Ancestor's existence. The fleet has been here for more than 20,000 years, and the Ancestor has never come. According to the timeline here, if the Ancestor knew that the fleet had entered, he would have known more than 20,000 years ago, and it is impossible for him to have waited until now. Hu Yu's mind was racing.
The diameter of this sphere of light is only a little over 10,000 kilometers. According to the academicians' experience, this sphere of light seems to be able to change its size at will. Later, Academician Zeng also consulted Academician Xiao, asking what kind of existence this sphere of light was, as this existence is unreasonable and unscientific. However, Academician Xiao said that consciousness is not unique to living things. Given the right conditions, anything can develop consciousness. The nebula he had seen before had developed consciousness. Therefore, Academician Xiao was not surprised by the existence of this sphere of light.
"Humans, what are you doing on my territory again?" The voice of the light sphere echoed in Hu Yu and the others' minds.
Hu Yu briefly recounted what had happened, but to his surprise, the ancestor couldn't help but laugh a few times after hearing about the Fish Horse Star Civilization from another star system, which sent chills down Hu Yu's spine.
Zu realized his lapse in composure and immediately reverted to his usual demeanor, making Hu Yu wonder if Zu had some kind of connection with the Fish Horse Star Civilization. Hu Yu regretted revealing the Fish Horse Star Civilization, but even if he hadn't, Zu might still have had a way of searching everyone's memories.
The Ancestor didn't speak again, but instead expanded the sphere of light to encompass the entire fleet. The intense light shone through the portholes, blinding everyone. When they opened their eyes again, they realized they were no longer in the same spatial fragment. Clearly, the Ancestor had moved the fleet to a new location.
This place is no longer a spatial fragment. Even if it were a spatial fragment, it would be large enough, with a diameter of at least one light-year. The area around this space is no longer a spatial fragment, but is enveloped by a layer of energy. The edge of the space is an energy layer that ripples like water.
"Mr. Zu, where is this place?" Hu Yu asked.
"This is a stable space. Within this space, you can enter another dimension, but it's not the fourth dimension you're familiar with. Because this is a mirror space of the larger universe, the fourth dimension doesn't exist here. However, another dimension does exist within this space, possibly another fourth dimension. If this dimension were placed in the fourth dimension of the larger universe, it might become the fifth dimension, but here, it remains a four-dimensional structure."
"Mr. Zu, do you mean the topology of another dimension of three-dimensional space?"
"Yes, the topology of normal three-dimensional space is the fourth dimension that your great universe enters, but the topology of this space does not enter the fourth dimension of your great universe. Because this normal space is very small, its fourth dimension is also very small, but the energy is exceptionally abundant, enough for you to squander."
"Thank you, Mr. Zu."
"No need to thank me, but I have conditions. If you don't agree, I'll immediately send you to the three-dimensional universe so the Fish Horse Star Civilization hunt you down."
"Mr. Zu has helped us humans many times. As long as it doesn't violate the principles of our civilization, we will do our best. May I ask what Mr. Zu's conditions are?"
"It's simple. I want you to wipe out a Great Star Region Civilization, making them weaker than the Fish Horse Star Civilization."
"Mr. Zu, we cannot agree to this condition. The five Great Star Region Civilization have sacrificed too much to fight the Zerg swarm. They are the pillars of the entire galaxy. If one of them is lost, the Fish Horse Star Civilization will definitely take the opportunity to rise and wipe out the other Great Star Region Civilization. From both a moral and logical standpoint, we have no reason to attack them. Moreover, we do not have the strength to do so."
"Hmph, you think too highly of them."
"Whether they are forced or motivated by self-interest, what they are doing is indeed protecting the galaxy. If we start a war, we will become the enemy of the entire galaxy. The only one we can attack is the Fish Horse Star Civilization. Otherwise, we cannot comply."
"Aren't you afraid I'll throw you out of the Mirror Sub-Universe, or just wipe you out?"
"We are afraid, but we humans cannot do such a heinous and morally reprehensible thing. We cannot disregard the entire river system for our own survival."
"Okay, okay, I know you won't agree to this condition either. Fine, let's try another one. Do you know how many black holes there are in the Milky Way?"
"Millions, large and small, all exceeding 100 million."
"That's right, but supermassive black holes are limited in number, especially those with masses more than 10,000 times that of an ordinary star. There are only about 400 of them (estimated, data not verified). Now I want you to destroy 50 of them."
"That's still something we can't do."
"I know you're worried that destroying the black hole will kill off galactic life. Please rest assured, as long as the central black hole isn't destroyed, galactic life will be unaffected."
"Mr. Zu, why do you want us to destroy the black hole? What impact will this have on you?"
"That's none of your business, just do as they say."
"Our strength is limited. The Great Star Region Advanced Civilization of the galaxy will not allow us to do this, and besides, we do not have the capability to destroy a black hole."
"That's your problem; that's the condition for the exchange."
" Old Hu, agree to it first, then we'll go out there, hehe."
"It might not be that easy."
"Have you thought it through? If you don't agree, I'll send you away from here immediately. Think of your people, your Tree Race friends. This isn't a difficult choice, and I have no time limit. You just need to fulfill your promise when your technology reaches that level."
"Alright, I agree. It seems I have no right to object."
"A pleasant cooperation." After Zu finished speaking, the sphere of light expanded again. When Hu Yu regained his vision, he saw that there were far fewer Conqueror, and only a little over 200 million Conqueror carrying civilians remained.
"Mr. Zu, what do you mean by this? Where are my people?!"
"Don't be angry. I'm just worried that you might not keep your promise, so I've asked half of your people to go to another place for the time being. Don't worry, although the Mirror Sub-Universe is barren, it's not without its riches. Your people will have the best living conditions there, and the flow of time there is not much different from that in the main universe. They won't have to wait long to get out, as long as you fulfill my conditions."
"Alright! We humans will certainly keep our promises, but we also hope you will keep yours."