Fortunately, Li Xingkong wasn't there for sightseeing, so the life or death of the Snail People was of little concern to him.
Li Xingkong's original plan was to intercept the Snail People's fleet halfway and prevent them from launching another attack on Earth Star.
But the plan seemed to have gone slightly wrong. He arrived too quickly, and the Snail People's fleet had not yet been organized. At least, Li Xingkong had not seen any fleet along the way.
The chamber of commerce he encountered along the way also allowed Li Xingkong the Convention, giving him a new idea for preventing the war.
Earth Star is now a member of the Convention. If the Snail People attack Earth Star again, it would be disregarding the Convention. The Snail People should have some sense. If I explain the matter of joining the Convention to Snail People, they will most likely withdraw their troops.
They can't just openly defy the Convention's agreements; they're not some powerful nation.
Therefore, Li Xingkong's plan was to find any habitable planet, communicate directly with the snail-like Intelligent Brain Snail People on that planet, and see if he could prevent the outbreak of subsequent war through negotiation.
It would be best if we could avoid physical violence; everyone could just go about their own business.
Although the planets of the Snail People are divided into different levels, the Intelligent Brain on each planet are the same. Multiple Intelligent Brain are distributed in the surrounding star sectors, forming a large-scale computational structure.
They are distributed in different areas, but the Intelligent Brain are cleverly connected to each other. Communicating with one of the Intelligent Brain is equivalent to communicating with the entire Snail People civilization.
The habitable planets in the core star sector are not easy to conquer, but the ordinary settlements on the planets beneath our feet are much easier to manage.
Li Xingkong slowed down, cutting into the nearest planet at a speed that wouldn't disturb the atmosphere.
The area around the equator of the entire planet is quite unique; instead of the usual inhabitants, it has a long, belt-like structure.
At one point along this belt, a large circular building stands right in the center.
"This is the kind of Intelligent Brain that exists on every planet; all Intelligent Brain depend on such large structures."
Li Xingkong didn't go anywhere else; he flew directly towards the building where the Intelligent Brain was located.
Without landing, the ceiling of the building was lifted, and Li Xingkong saw the large Intelligent Brain located inside.
This thing is like a giant lump of Flesh and Blood, without conventional hands and feet. Instead, it has a large number of outward-spreading neurons, like interfaces scattered throughout the air.
Li Xingkong landed in front of the Intelligent Brain and removed his invisibility.
It's quite frightening to think that a living being suddenly appeared in front of you, appearing out of nowhere.
Especially for the Intelligent Brain, with such tight security, how did this person manage to break in without making a sound?
But thinking about that now is useless; the guy's already in. Let's just focus on catching him first.
A few arcs of electricity flickered among the neurons scattered throughout the Intelligent Brain, and a hidden message was sent out.
Armed forces throughout the planet were rapidly redeployed, and news of attacks even reached several surrounding planets.
" The Intelligent Brain is really cautious; it's already contacting the outside world without saying a word."
Its little actions naturally did not escape Li Xingkong's notice, but Li Xingkong did not stop it and let it go to make the notification.
If we don't call everyone over, it will be more troublesome for Li Xingkong to capture them all in one fell swoop.
"Unknown species, you have invaded the heartland of civilization. If you do not retreat, you will face the wrath of the entire civilization."
Although the Intelligent Brain has no eyes, it still "saw" Li Xingkong's figure.
"Let me introduce myself. I am Li Xingkong, a member of the Divine Land Civilization of the Solar System. Perhaps you haven't heard of our civilization; let me give you a heads-up."
"Recently, one of your fleets went on a mission, and its target is my home planet."
Li Xingkong stood in front of the Intelligent Brain and spoke slowly.
As he spoke, Li Xingkong was also observing the structure of the Intelligent Brain.
It looks like a large biological brain, with an overall biological structure and no trace of mechanical or metallic appearance.
The entire planet's information flow is connected to this Intelligent Brain through multiple neuron-like structures, where calculations and judgments are performed.
It's as if a planet has grown a brain.
As Intelligent Brain, after Li Xingkong revealed his civilization, it began searching rapidly, but found no information about Earth Star in its database.
Li Xingkong's subsequent additions also revealed to the Intelligent Brain where Li Xingkong came from.
"Unknown civilization, currently searching for whether it is a civilization within the Convention... Not a member of the Convention."
Initial assessment of individual strength... no threat.
"Execute the capture and extermination plan; kill on sight."
The Intelligent Brain showed no intention of communicating with Li Xingkong, and proceeded to assess Li Xingkong on its own. After a few brief comments, it drew a conclusion.
What an arrogant fellow! Even with Li Xingkong right in front of it, it still acts like no one else matters.
"You're not very well-informed either; we've already joined the Convention."
Li Xingkong displayed the emblem provided by the Convention. The Intelligent Brain scanned the emblem and fell silent.
"The emblem detection result is true. This civilization has joined the Convention. Combat is suspended..."
"What do you want to say about coming to my Snail People's territory?"
The Intelligent Brain was calculating without any attempt to hide anything from Li Xingkong, which made Li Xingkong feel a little embarrassed.
"As you know, we have already joined the Convention. I am here to demand that your civilization immediately cease its attacks on my civilization, and to apologize and pay compensation for your previous unprovoked attacks."
This Intelligent Brain doesn't seem so rigid after all; it can still communicate after seeing proof of the Convention.
Li Xingkong's demands were not high: an apology for the previous unwarranted attacks, compensation, and a halt to the offensive.
Upon hearing Li Xingkong's words, electrical currents flickered between the neurons of the Intelligent Brain, but it remained silent.
Li Xingkong released his Divine Sense and quickly detected signs of information exchange.
Although it didn't say a word, it had already begun a joint meeting with other Intelligent Brain in the surrounding galaxies.
" Planet-Destroying Warship No. 1 reports: the entire fleet suffered a defeat and was annihilated."
"The losses are significant and require compensation."
"The demands made by this civilization are excessive. Assessing its development level, it is weak. We recommend continuing the offensive."
"Agreed. The entire civilization will be wiped out before the Convention states' database is updated. The Convention will not intervene."
"According to the battle report, this civilization's most powerful weapon can destroy a star destroyer; we need to deploy powerful weapons to annihilate them directly."
"Regarding this individual, it is recommended to continue the operation and apprehend him."
"Reconsideration"
"Reconsideration"
"Reconsideration"
The Intelligent Brain Intelligent Brain n't pay any attention to Li Xingkong, who was standing in front of them.
It's just a mere living organism; what waves can it possibly stir up on our Snail People territory?