"Why should you help us? Hmph, you seem to be nothing special. This small fleet isn't even enough for us to eat. We might as well devour you first; maybe we can even gain something from that."
"In a direct confrontation, we are indeed no match for you. However, our civilization has been fighting against consciousness for countless years, and our research in the field of consciousness is far beyond your reach. If we weren't so pressed for time, we would also be interested in getting a piece of the pie. But now is indeed the best time; once we miss it, it will be difficult."
Why are you helping us?
"It's just mutual assistance. After you gain control of the black hole, I need the data inside. Don't worry, we have no interest in your galaxy, or even your universe. Once we get what we want and complete our mission, we'll leave forever, and we'll have no further connection with you."
"You do not belong to this universe! Outsiders!"
"Don't get agitated, this is nothing serious. If we don't help you in your current state, you'll likely have a hard time escaping our pursuit. We've been observing this war for some time now, and we understand the reasons behind it very well."
"Okay, I promise you. How will you help us?"
"It's simple. We'll attack the galactic Black Hole Consciousness directly for you, and you can invade it. Our fleet is almost wiped out; cover us."
"Make a deal."
The Fish Horse Star Civilization lost control of the Insect Emperor. At this moment, Li Shun was controlling the Insect Emperor to rush towards the black hole of the Fish Horse Star Civilization. The Insect Emperor directly abandoned its huge body and transformed into a small form of pure consciousness, directly entering the black hole of the Fish Horse Star Civilization.
The black hole of the Fish Horse Star Civilization is currently in a highly active state. It has merged with more than 50% of the galaxy's mass. Under its powerful gravitational pull, the galactic black hole has deviated from its original position, and the two black holes are constantly approaching each other.
Although the Fish Horse Star Civilization's fleet had suffered more than half its losses, it was still a force to be reckoned with. Hu Yu was unaware that Li Shun had already taken control of the Insect Emperor and was still focusing his efforts on attacking the Fish Horse Star Civilization's fleet. Li Shun's fleet was already tied down by the insect swarm and could not get close at all.
"General, the situation may have changed. I have just detected two powerful mental attacks, one from the Fish Horse Star Civilization and the other from Li Shun," Academician Xiao warned.
"General Hu Yu, the situation has changed. The Insect Emperor has been controlled by Li Shun, Li Shun has now taken control of the false black hole consciousness of the Fish Horse Star Civilization. Once the two black holes get close, the Galactic Consciousness will be no match for them." Hu Yu was about to ask Academician Xiao for details when the leader of the Demon Scorpion sent a message.
" Demon Scorpion Leader, the approach of the two black holes is unstoppable. You and the Aquila Civilization are responsible for maintaining the Black Hole Consciousness of the galaxy. Leave the Black Hole Consciousness of the Fish Horse Star Civilization to us."
"We will do our best. Anyone who wants to seize the Galactic Consciousness will have to step over the corpses of our Demon Scorpion Civilization!"
" Number One, you will assist the Demon Scorpion Civilization."
"Don't worry, boss."
" Academician Xiao, order the swarm to attack."
Academician Xiao manipulated the control device with his consciousness, and the swarm of insects began to gather in the air. The endless swarm turned its direction, and the insect heads were aimed at the black hole of the Fish Horse Star Civilization. Countless streams of consciousness energy directly impacted the false consciousness of the Fish Horse Star Civilization's black hole. At this moment, the false consciousness of the Fish Horse Star black hole had been occupied by the Insect Emperor and became extremely powerful.
In addition, the black hole on the Fish Horse Star merged with hundreds of billions of smaller black holes. Some of these smaller black holes also contributed some of their consciousness energy to the false consciousness, making the Insect Emperor's consciousness extremely powerful. However, the number of insect swarms was also enormous, and the energy of their consciousness impact was in no way inferior to that of the newly born Insect Emperor.
"How's it going, Academician?"
"We're still a bit short. The Insect Emperor and these insects' Consciousness Field Energy are on the same frequency, so normally this kind of attack wouldn't be very effective. But now that the Insect Emperor's consciousness field is starting to merge with the Black Hole Consciousness field on Fish Horse Star, we have a chance. Let's prepare for the second wave of attack."
Under Academician Xiao's control, the second wave of consciousness attack began. After this attack, all the insects seemed to lose their lives instantly. This time, Academician Xiao exhausted all the insects' consciousness energy in an instant to attack the Insect Emperor, or rather, the black hole false consciousness of the Fish Horse Star Civilization.
Not every insect can launch a mind attack, but the bio-warrior does. Compared to the last mind attack, this time the Consciousness Field Energy is more ferocious and more precise. If the last one was a probing attack, then this one is a pinpoint kill.
The black hole's false consciousness originally obeyed the commands of the Fish Horse Star Civilization. If the Insect Emperor were controlled by the Fish Horse Star Civilization, the fusion of the two would be very smooth. However, when the Fish Horse Star Civilization learned that the Insect Emperor had been successfully controlled by Li Shun and that the Insect Emperor's consciousness had entered the black hole, it immediately gave the black hole's false consciousness a command to resist.
The false consciousness was already very powerful, and the Insect Emperor's invasion was bogged down. Coupled with the attack of the first wave of Consciousness Field Energy, the Insect Emperor's consciousness became very fragile. The first wave of consciousness energy attack, being composed of Insect Race Consciousness Field Energy, although effective, also freed the Insect Emperor from Li Shun's grasp.
Having regained its self-awareness, the Insect Emperor frantically fled the black hole of the Fish Horse Star Civilization before the second wave of consciousness energy attack arrived, trying to return to its body. However, there was no body left; countless fleets had already torn the Insect Emperor's body to pieces. Having been attacked multiple times, it was now impossible for the Insect Emperor to gather a defensive shell. It frantically rushed into the fourth dimension, trying to escape this terrifying place.
"General, the Insect Emperor has been spotted."
" Number One, guard the galactic black hole. Number Two, lead a portion of the fleet to eliminate the Insect Emperor. Don't let it escape, or the consequences will be dire."
"Yes, boss!"
Hu Yu knew that once the Insect Emperor escaped, the endless swarm of insects would once again descend from the Abyss, and the situation would likely become even more dangerous. The Insect Emperor would inevitably mobilize more high-level insects, and there might even be beings of higher rank than the Insect Emperor himself. Now, it was necessary to eliminate the threat completely and prevent future troubles.
The second burst of consciousness energy failed to attack the Insect Emperor, but it completely annihilated the false consciousness of the Fish Horse Star Civilization's black hole. Hu Yu was slightly relieved. The false consciousness was gone, but the Consciousness Field Energy remained. Once the two black holes merged, this energy would serve as nourishment to replenish the galactic black hole, allowing it to recover somewhat and become less fragile.
This is a powerful Consciousness Field Energy, which might even be able to fully restore the galactic black hole. As for whether it can regain self-awareness, Hu Yu doesn't know, and nobody knows. Even Daozi isn't sure. The reconstruction of self-awareness cannot be accomplished simply by replenishing energy.