That's what they say, but in reality, such an important matter concerning civilization would certainly not be decided so hastily.
After the information was transmitted back, the Law String Civilization immediately conducted intelligence Analysis, confirmed the authenticity of the information, and assessed the technological gap. The entire civilization was shocked and entered a state of high alert.
After a heated debate, the Law String Civilization could not rule out one possibility because of Wen Jing's claim of a 30,000 light-year territory, as well as the terrifying threat of matter conversion and star extinction... Wen Jing was making a show of force!
Because in their view, the Forging Alliance's technical capabilities were not up to the task of doing this.
It's like using a cannon to kill a mosquito—a waste.
Meanwhile, given the communication technology Wen Jing demonstrated, he likely already knew about their surveillance system, but simply kept it hidden, waiting for them to come to him.
Perhaps this is a bit of an overreaction, but if we cannot rule out this possibility, it is tantamount to putting civilization under threat.
After intense internal debate, and after assessing that the Forging Alliance's information was almost ready to be submitted, and observing that Wen Jing only wanted information about civilizations and not direct rule, the Law String Civilization reached a consensus to surrender voluntarily and sent an envoy to negotiate.
The mission could not possibly have brought all the information about an entire civilization; instead, it had meticulously planned the final verification method.
As an information carrier, the spaceship uses the most advanced logic encryption lock of the Law String Civilization, locking different levels of information like an onion.
In other words, the more advanced the technology, the more flattery they can glean from it.
The deepest and most core information is their civilization's position.
The fact that Wen Jing could decipher it and arrive instantly explains everything.
Therefore, not only the delegation here, but also those in the Law String Civilization, faced with yet another sudden appearance of Wen Jing, immediately knelt down and handed over the civilization information carriers that had been prepared in advance.
Little did they know that for Wen Jing, who possessed the 'universal decryption device' of mental power, there was no encryption problem at all.
Either the information carrier doesn't store any information at all, or if it does, it can be read indiscriminately.
And so, a wonderful misunderstanding was born...
Because the technologically advanced Law String Civilization deployed surveillance on the Forging Alliance, they ended up scaring themselves, allowing Wen Jing to effortlessly acquire all the knowledge of an entire civilization.
Even if the other party doesn't carry the location of their civilization, it doesn't matter. Wen Jing can still use their spaceship and the [ Key of Tuning ] to find the connection, although it will consume more energy.
Once the direction is determined, you can then check by using the Clone and Door Handle.
The only way for an alien civilization to avoid being discovered by Wen Jing is to not appear in front of her.
"It seems that many of the Federation's materials contain Ancient Wilderness substances, making it impossible to read the information within them using mental power."
"Furthermore, the human spirit is 'closed,' unlike aliens who 'broadcast their thoughts' once information is transmitted in the presence of my mental power..."
During the break, the Strongest Clone 'recalled' the events that had occurred in the material universe and some thoughts arose.
However, as day turned to night, she quickly regained her composure and, following the gravitational coordinates, entered the next civilization ruin.
This world is different in depth from the previous ones; it is the first industrial-era ruin in the Wen Jing strategy guide.
"Waaaaah--!"
The next moment, a long, drawn-out whistle rang out through the sky.
Chapter 187
"Waaaaah--!"
The flute hummed, as if it were the opening of an overture.
This is an ancient, Ancient Wilderness ruin in the dark. Before you lies an endless steel space, the ground made of solid black-gray metal plates, each a square with fixed sides, stretching endlessly into the void of darkness.
There was no sky above, but instead countless crisscrossing, suspended water lines that stretched across the entire space.
With the appearance of Wen Jing, this world, which was entirely made of machinery, suddenly came to life.
Pistons cycle back and forth, flywheels rotate continuously, and small gears mesh interlock... Each production line has a unified style, but differs in size, width, and speed. They move according to a unique law, intersecting but not colliding with each other.
The assembly line is not empty; it is interspersed with various complex pipelines, lights, timers, and steam that is occasionally spewed out.
At first glance, it looks somewhat like the Forging Alliance, but it's actually much more retro and bizarre than the former's purely technological creations.
"Industrial Age Relics: Is this world just a Giant factory?"
The Reconnaissance Clone briefly explored this world, but strangely, despite the world appearing to be very systematic and the [ Key of Tuning ] having always been of great assistance, it failed when facing it.
If other systems are like 'cross-sectional perspective views' in front of the [ Key of Tuning ], then these mechanical devices are like exterior drawings; you can perceive their general shape, but you can't find that 'key node'.
This is not hard to understand; Xie Ming had already told her about the civilization relics.
Contrary to the novel's portrayal where everything is more powerful the more ancient it is, the strength of civilization relics increases the further back in time they are created.
The Gear World where Wen Jing obtained the [ Key of Tuning ] was still before the Industrial Age, so it's normal that the characteristics he gained from it couldn't reveal the relics of the Industrial Age.
In comparison, extraordinary properties are practically a dimensional reduction attack in the material universe.
What was a futile act of Turn Stone into Gold gold for her was actually a manifestation of cutting-edge technology, which shocked a civilization whose technology was far more advanced than that of the Federation.
"Clang!"
This time, before Wen Jing could begin any further exploration, an ominous alarm sounded from deep within the conveyor belt above his head.
"Clang clang clang clang..."
Like a chain reaction, after the first alarm sounded, a series of alarms followed, getting closer and closer to her.
"Faster than during the initial reconnaissance."
During the initial reconnaissance, the Reconnaissance Clone returned at this time; it's unknown what will happen next.
The weakest Clone needs to retreat, while the Strongest Clone, who is currently attacking the ruins, not only refuses to retreat but also launches an attack on the nearest conveyor belt.
"Sizzle!"
The Wen Jing emitted an Energy Pulse, which shot towards the nearest production line.
This combat skill, which she learned shortly after awakening, has now reached the perfect level. Although it cannot compare to special abilities, when unleashed by her current strength, its power is even stronger than the special abilities of a mid-level fully Awakened.
However, the Scorching Heat pulse bombarded the flowing tracks, causing no damage whatsoever, as if it had never been attacked at all.
"Is it because the rules are inviolable? Is that why the Key of Tuning can't be used?"
Looking at the endless assembly lines and machinery, Wen Jing felt that finding the core of this world was a troublesome matter.
"So what are the rules of this ruin?"
Her gaze fell on the six production lines nearby, where they were no longer empty, but were now filled with all sorts of unknown materials.
These materials pass through different mechanical gates, and under the pull of gears and chains, are fed into different processes, transforming into shells and parts at a speed that defies scientific principles.
During this process, Wen Jing did attempt to attack or seize these materials.
But as before, none of the attacks landed on the massive production line and equipment, causing any damage.
This is the rule within the ruins of civilization, just like the other ruins she had previously devoured. Breaking the law with force works in the natural Ancient Wilderness, but not within the ruins of civilization.
"Click click click..."
Soon, the cast materials were moved together, and a large number of robotic arms popped out from the pipes that hung down like nerves, grabbing the shells and parts that were even at the same angle and assembling them quickly.
Wen Jing watched the shell gradually taking shape, and his antennae twitched involuntarily.
Because in the next moment, the robotic arm completed the final steam quenching.
"Laugh--"
White smoke billowed as the metal solidified during Extreme Speed cooling, revealing twelve mechanical insect bodies, all constructed of metal but identical to Wen Jing's Wilderness Body structure.
"An enemy created using me as a template...?"
She watched this scene, recalling the insect-headed chess piece that had undergone its final transformation in the Chess Game World, only now this world was no longer hers, but her enemy.
I wonder if these enemies can replicate her abilities?
"Da, da, da..."
The first batch of enemies fell off the production line like ripe fruit.
They merely imitated Wen Jing's appearance, but were extremely crude in detail. Their joints were hinges, and red light emanated from the glass of their compound eyes. Instead of extremely Sharpness foot blades, their limbs had ordinary spikes at the ends.
Upon landing, the twelve mechanical insectoids, like roaring cars, attacked her 'template' without hesitation.
However, this speed seemed incredibly slow to Wen Jing at this moment; she could even clearly see the uniform steel stamps on the bodies of these mechanical insects.
These are the same [X-1.0], and different [No.1], [No.2]... all the way up to [No.12].
"Model number and serial number?"
Unexpectedly, Wen Jing sensed that these enemies were not very strong. With a stomp of her foot, Shockwave of combat technique radiated outwards from her.
The Shockwave spread silently, causing the air to ripple and twist like water.
"Splash--"
The momentum of the twelve mechanical insects charging forward came to an abrupt halt. Spiderweb-like cracks instantly spread across their alloy shells, and they disintegrated almost simultaneously, turning into a pile of parts and fragments.
But in the next moment, Wen Jing swept his energy around, and all the fragments were swallowed into her mouth without leaving a trace.
Unfortunately, it didn't absorb any nutrients.