CHAPTER 311: CHAPTER 310 PRE-WAR NEGOTIATIONS

Jupeng Constellation Super Nebula Group, central part.

After infinitely expanding the cosmic view, one could see a star system about 0.7 light-years in diameter traveling at superluminal speed.

This star system was the Wandering Star System led by Constant Star Lu Chen, and as they got closer and closer to the Mother Star system of the Silicon Base Civilization, Lu Chen also caught sight of the appearance of the Silicon Base Star system ahead.

The Silicon Base Star system was just a common star system, devoid of any Celestial Civilization.

At its center, the Constant Star was an ordinary one with a Constant Star Mass of about four thousand, with nine planets captured by this star to form the system. The planets all had different masses, but generally speaking, they were considerably large. According to information provided by the lone survivors of the Silicon people, the Silicon Base Star was the second-largest planet in the system, located in the fourth orbital path.

From the perspective of Constant Star Lu Chen, one could clearly see the Silicon Base Planet on the fourth orbital path.

It was a beautiful blue-green planet, intermingled with some striking red lines, the aftermath of the use of powerful weapons by robots in a previous battle with the Silicon Base Civilization, illustrating the terror of war. The recovery period required after a war is often unimaginably lengthy.

The mass of the Silicon Base Planet was about five thousand Planet Masses, slightly larger than Jupiter’s which had a mass of just over three thousand Planet Masses. The gravitational effect on the Silicon Base Planet was about twice that of Jupiter, and it was precisely because of planetary gravity that the biological life of the Silicon Base Civilization evolved into a very small size. An adult Silicon person was only the size of a fist, as smaller mass could avoid greater gravitational constraints. Of course, gravity was just one factor in the evolutionary process; the evolution of Silicon-based life was also influenced by complex factors such as planetary cellular structure, ecological webs, and food chains.

Boom, boom!

Suddenly, at that moment, a strong and thick yellow glow accurately struck the Silicon Base Planet. In the next instant, the Silicon Base Planet with five thousand Planet Masses exploded violently, an endless blaze erupting and illuminating a section of the Universe, with energy shockwaves rippling out like invisible waves, extremely terrifying!

The whole Wandering Alliance, including Constant Star Lu Chen observing the Silicon Base Star system, couldn’t have imagined that the Silicon Base Planet would suddenly explode!

And the yellow Energy Weapons had been fired from outside the star system, indicating an Alien Civilization had eliminated the Silicon Base Planet, along with the robots on it, but what puzzled the Wandering Alliance was, what deep feud could have prompted an Alien Civilization to destroy the Silicon Base Planet?

Holding such curiosity, the scientific team inside the Wandering Base immediately began to detect the situation outside the Silicon Base Star system.

Soon, they discovered a Mechanical Civilization outside the Silicon Base Star system. This Mechanical Civilization was a relatively large community, consisting of over a hundred Planet Battle Stars. There was no Celestial Civilization within the Battle Star Group, so it likely did not form a life community with any Celestial Civilization.

Moreover, based on the Energy Level of the Energy Weapons just fired by the Mechanical Civilization, and some actions and equipment of the Planet Battle Stars, the Wandering Alliance eventually concluded that the Mechanical Civilization should be a Third-level Civilization Peak. This was of little surprise that they could easily eradicate the Silicon Base Star, as the robots on the Silicon Base Star were only a Second-level Civilization, and had not performed any planetary modifications, completely incapable of controlling their Mother Star, let alone resist the destructive assault from the Mechanical Civilization.

However, such a result left the Wandering Alliance somewhat helpless.

Originally, they wanted to resolve the conflict between the robots and the Silicon Base Civilization and then incorporate them into their own forces. Unfortunately, they were preempted by an Alien Civilization, which annihilated both the Silicon Base Planet and the robots. This thoroughly disrupted the Wandering Alliance’s planning, making it a wasted trip.

The orphans of the Silicon Base Civilization watched their Mother Star being destroyed, feeling immeasurably sorrowful.

To clarify the situation, Constant Star Lu Chen immediately had the Wandering Alliance activate a Space Wormhole, shuttling to the vicinity of the Mechanical Civilization and sending a message questioning their actions.

On the other side.

After the Mechanical Civilization, heartbroken, eradicated the Silicon Base Star, they had intended to immediately leave the area.

Unexpectedly, a giant star system appeared in the distance, 0.7 light-years away. Within the giant star system was a civilization alliance that included biological civilizations and Celestial Civilizations. Judging by their use of Space Wormholes for transportation, the other party also possessed the technological strength of the Third-level Civilization Peak, a match for their own.

Therefore, upon receiving the questioning message from the other side, the Mechanical Civilization was displeased.

They believed they didn’t need an Alien Civilization to meddle in their affairs, so instead of replying, the Mechanical Civilization questioned the purpose and origins of the Wandering Alliance.

In this manner, the two civilizations, separated by twenty astronomical units, exchanged questions and probed each other in space.

Initially, the Wandering Alliance questioned why the Mechanical Civilization had to destroy the Silicon Base Star and the robots, while the Mechanical Civilization in turn questioned what right the Wandering Alliance had to interfere in their matters?

Subsequently, the Wandering Alliance stated that they had saved the orphans of the Silicon Base Civilization and thus became the representatives of the Silicon Base Civilization. They claimed that their purpose was to resolve the conflict between the Silicon Base Civilization and the robots, asserting their qualification to intervene.

However, this stance sparked significant hostility from the Mechanical Civilization. Already somewhat hostile towards biological civilizations, the Mechanical Civilization, upon hearing the Wandering Alliance’s claims and based on their own experiences, subconsciously assumed that the Wandering Alliance had come to help the Silicon Base Civilization seek revenge. As a result, they immediately ordered all the Battle Stars of the Mechanical Civilization to prepare for war.

After the Wandering Alliance detected the Mechanical Civilization’s actions, they naturally couldn’t show weakness and tasked the Science and Martial Battle Star, Eternal Life Battle Star, and Earth Battle Star to fully prepare for warfare. As for the Earth Battle Star and Green Star Battle Star, due to the launch of new model Battle Stars and the lengthy service duration of these two Planets with somewhat outdated equipment, the Wandering Alliance, after internal discussions, decided to officially retire them and relegate them to second-tier status, transforming them into the Wandering Alliance’s research, cultural, and command centers.

Of course, retirement didn’t imply that Earth Battle Star and Green Star Battle Star lacked combat capabilities.

They had merely stepped back to engage in more significant tasks, and their equipment on the Planets had not been dismantled. If necessary, they were still fierce warriors!

Amidst such a standoff, the atmosphere was tense, with the threat of war looming imminently.

However, at this moment, the suffering orphans of the Silicon Base Civilization suddenly stepped forward to persuade the Wandering Alliance. They hoped the Wandering Alliance would not fight an unnecessary war over them; the Silicon Base Star was gone, the robots had perished, and all grievances had dissipated into nothingness. They pleaded to let all be laid to rest as dust to dust, earth to earth!

Unbeknownst to the orphans of the Silicon Base Civilization, the Wandering Alliance hadn’t taken these actions solely for them but had been operating according to the Entropy Reduction Law in dealing with other civilizations. Nonetheless, the Wandering Alliance ultimately decided to initiate face-to-face negotiations with the Mechanical Civilization to see if they could avoid this war?

A scientist suggested that because the Mechanical Civilization’s technology was not inferior to theirs, there was a certain risk if they were to actually engage in war. However, if both sides could reach an intention to ally, then according to the Entropy Reduction Law, they could avoid this war. Moreover, as a mature Advanced Civilization, they would naturally not launch a risky war lightly (except against a significantly weaker opponent), unless it was absolutely certain that there was no turning back for either side. Therefore, this in-depth exchange and negotiation were deemed essential.