CHAPTER 371: CHAPTER 370: SOFT BODY CIVILIZATION

The joy lies in the fact that,

if this research technology truly succeeds, it indeed marks a significant advancement for the Wandering Alliance, not only in terms of weaponry against enemies but also in making resource collection much more convenient.

However, the worry lies in that Constant Star Lu Chen fears this technological principle in weapons could pose a threat to himself, which is a very real issue, similar to his initial wariness towards the suddenly appeared Celestial Body Capture Device. Although it later proved to be an overconcern by Lu Chen, he still found it necessary to remain cautious.

As the saying goes, one should not harbor malicious intentions, but it is also necessary to guard against others.

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However, thinking about the Celestial Body Capture Device, Constant Star Lu Chen suddenly had a moment of clarity.

He had to admit that his previous thoughts were indeed too conservative. Although it is rightful and proper to be vigilant in the dangerous Universe, it is incorrect to cut off any possibility due to vigilance alone, or even to regard some possibilities as dire threats, fearing that they could be insurmountable. Such thinking is incorrect.

After all, the advancement of technology always brings both benefits and drawbacks, and it could even be said that everything in the Universe has both good and bad aspects, aligning with traditional Chinese thought. Therefore, what truly needs vigilance is not whether to research technology itself, but rather the potential harms to humanity that could arise from technological advancements.

Otherwise, if one is afraid to research and make contact with anything, then biological civilization might as well regress back to primitive civilization, where there is no technology and thus no harm—though it’s debatable whether there really would be no harm.

Moreover, researching this technology not only poses a threat to Constant Star Lu Chen but also to the biological entities themselves, and indeed every technological advancement within a civilized society is a significant threat to biological existence, such as atomic energy, electricity, computers, robots, etc. However, people still pursue research undeterred, improving the flaws within progress. Constant Star Lu Chen believes this is the correct approach to life.

After resolving some inner conflicts, Constant Star Lu Chen gladly approved the scientist’s request.

However, to be cautious, Constant Star Lu Chen did not let the scientist research alone. He also considered that researching such a project alone would be more exhausting, so Lu Chen instructed the Wandering Base to assemble a scientific team for the research, thus greatly ensuring that the technology would be used in the right places.

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In the dim Universe.

A planet with dim light is in flight.

And on this planet, there exists a biological civilization.

This biological civilization is known as the Soft Body Civilization, because its biological structure contains no bones, only soft tissues, somewhat resembling octopuses on Earth, but the Soft Body Star People are somewhat larger in size, whether it’s their tentacles or head structures, but their tentacles are only six in total. Therefore, they are also called the Six Clawed Star People. Each of their tentacles is very thick and covered with suction cups, and at the front end of the tentacles, the tentacles of Soft Body Star People can split into three to perform more delicate activities.

This is also the primary reason the Soft Body Civilization has evolved into a Level 3 Civilization.

They have this innate ability, which allows them, through prolonged evolution and continuous labor, to exercise their brains and ultimately develop intelligence.

Incidentally, due to environmental reasons, the Soft Body Star People are amphibious creatures.

In fact, the Soft Body Star People only became aware that their evolution process was being secretly manipulated and experimented on by their Mother Star after discovering that the planet they lived on had life.

And this Soft Body Civilization was the one previously detected by the Wandering Alliance.

Initially, when the Soft Body Civilization detected the crisis of Universe’s ceased expansion, they considered moving inward to temporarily avoid the disaster, but unexpectedly, they discovered two Advanced Civilizations engaging in fierce warfare on their course. After some observations and discussions, the Soft Body Civilization, considering that the combatants were Level 4 Civilizations and there was no room for their intervention, chose to detour.

However, just at this moment.

Scientists from the Soft Body Civilization observed that two tiny light points were chasing them at faster than light speed from behind.

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Initially, the Soft Body Civilization thought they were small spacecraft from some civilization, but as the distance closed, they realized it was actually a living creature. Described in terms of the Soft Body Civilization, it was a two-legged creature. Moreover, they had seen this type of two-legged beast recently during a great war involving Advanced Civilizations, where one civilization’s creatures could fly through space directly with simple equipment, which had deeply shaken Soft Body Civilization’s society and left a profound impression. They recognized it immediately upon sighting.

Furthermore, predictions had been made within the Soft Body Civilization.

Most of the Soft Body Star People believed that the civilization with superhuman powers would surely win the battle between Advanced Civilizations.

That is, the Soft Body Civilization had a strong belief in the victory of the Electromagnetic Civilization.

Hence, the moment they saw two Electromagnetic Super Men chasing them, they were even more convinced of this speculation.

They assumed that it was only after the Electromagnetic Civilization had won that they sent people to chase them, which seemed a reasonable conjecture with no issues.

"Immediately flee at full speed, we’ve witnessed the combat strength of that superhuman civilization’s super men. If caught, even though we are a Level 3 Civilization, we’re not completely sure that we can handle it!"

Upon confirming this crucial information, the leader of the Soft Body Civilization, known as the Mother Star Sea God of the Soft Body Civilization, immediately ordered the activation of all planet engines for full-speed escape.

The name Sea God was actually given by the Soft Body Civilization to their mother star; originally Sea God had no name, but during the long course of evolution, the Soft Body Star People discovered that the ocean seemed alive, so they named this mysterious will as Sea God, and the name stuck over time.

However, what disappointed Sea God and the Soft Body Civilization was.

They were eventually caught up by the two Electromagnetic Super Men from behind.

As they were only a Level 3 Civilization, relying on Space Energy as their basic resource, both their energy level and engine technology were not as high as those of a Level 4 Civilization.

The maximum speed their planetary flight could reach was only about 1.5 times the speed of light, whereas the Electromagnetic Super Men from behind could easily reach three times the speed of light, so being caught was only a matter of time.

"How naive, in front of the high-end creatures of an Advanced Civilization, you have no chance of escaping. Now, we give you a chance, immediately surrender to us, or face the consequences!"

After catching up with the Soft Body Civilization, these two Electromagnetic Super Men boastfully transmitted this radio message, seemingly forgetting the defeat they had experienced just a short time ago, or perhaps they wanted to vent their frustration on the Soft Body Civilization.

"You defeated another Level 4 Civilization and have a powerful Constant Star Celestial Civilization at your disposal, we are willing to surrender and be your subordinate civilization, as long as you can ensure our safety through this current halt in the universe’s expansion crisis."

After some discussion, the Soft Body Civilization and Mother Star Sea God eventually came to a unanimous decision that surrendering was their best option at the moment.

After all, their main goal was just to survive the Cosmic Crisis, so seeking shelter under a powerful civilization was an easily comprehensible choice.

Previously they might have resisted and tried to rely on themselves, but now that fate had pushed them to this point, it was only natural for them to go with the flow.

Although a battle could be fought given the enemy only had two individuals’ fighting capacity, the Soft Body Civilization was not completely without chances of winning, but the cost would definitely be huge. Moreover, they believed that the Electromagnetic Civilization had even stronger forces at its disposal, so they were even less inclined to choose a path leading to their own demise.

These two Electromagnetic Super Men did not expect the Soft Body Civilization to agree so readily; they looked at each other in surprise and even shared a laugh, joking that it was truly befitting that these creatures had no bones, as they surrendered so quickly!