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Chapter 223 Chapter 222223 Civilization (8 updates, 2 in 1)

The expression on Fermat's face was extremely complicated at this time, as if he had just experienced a fierce psychological struggle.

According to his idea, if there was a space weapon like the 'Fold' in his hands, at least he would not be so miserable, let alone surrender to the opponent, and he could only 'sacrifice' for the Kasakuk civilization. end.

But at the same time, Luo Xiu didn't escape alone when he was in such danger just now, and even rescued his enemy, which made him feel very uncomfortable.

At least for him, if he and Luo Xiu had swapped their positions just now, he would never do such a thing.

"It seems that this person became the commander of this joint civilization not because of luck."

Fermat sighed in his heart.

When he heard Luo Xiu's inquiry, he sighed and said: "As Austin said, 'Folding' is a space weapon developed by the Cygnus civilization. Its power is far beyond what neutrons can kill. It’s just that it’s still in the experimental stage, so it’s not very stable yet.”

Fermat said with some discomfort.

"Is it still more powerful than neutron killing? Then during the battle at the cruise fleet base camp, didn't you use it?"

Luo Xiu asked.

"I don't know about this. I was in this galaxy at the time. Austin should know the situation better than me."

Fermat said in a deep voice.

Luo Xiu nodded, and then let the control system connect Austin's communication.

Austin is now in a translucent cover. It is an antimatter membrane developed by the United Civilization of the Solar System. It can also be regarded as a kind of space technology. However, this technology is not mature, and it only has a defensive function. It is not blocked. It can only be regarded as A primary product.

But to deal with one space weapon, another space weapon must be used. Therefore, although this space membrane still has many flaws, for the sake of safety, Luo Xiu authorized the control system to use it.

Austin is now as aggrieved as he wants to be. Originally, he just wanted to use these two "half-finished products" to show his kindness to the commander-in-chief of the United Solar System Civilization, and then exchange for a promise from him to the Kasakuk Civilization.

But he didn't expect that before he said the next words, the other party would react so violently and run away when he saw what he was wearing.

"Austin, now let me ask you, how did you get these two, these two space weapons."

Luo Xiu's virtual image appeared next to Austin, then stared at him and asked.

"At that time, as the commander of the Kasa Cook base camp, I had been authorized to launch an attack on the battleship of the unknown civilization whenever I had the opportunity. Only three representatives of the civilization were authorized, but as far as I know, those two A civilization has been wiped out by that unknown civilization."

Austin said somewhat dejectedly.

"In other words, the unknown civilization may have obtained this thing? Is this their goal?"

Luo Xiu asked suddenly.

If this is really the case, then this thing is a hot potato. Although Luo Xiu is also very interested in space weapons, if it attracts a blow from the unknown civilization, it will not be worth the gain.

Austin shook his head and said: "Probably not. As far as I know, there are no less than a hundred 'Folds' stored in the cruise fleet base camp. If the target of that unknown civilization is them, they should not let any civilization go."

Luo Xiu nodded. This idea made some sense. After all, considering the opponent's strength, if they really felt that this 'folding' weapon posed a threat to them, they would not let any fish slip through the net.

So what is their purpose of attacking the cruising fleet?

Not wanting to understand this, Luo Xiu felt uneasy in his heart.

At this time, Xue He, who was next to Luo Xiu, suddenly asked: "Could it be that the unknown civilization thought that the cruising fleet had gathered so many civilizations that it took action?"

"Huh?" Luo Xiu looked at Xue He, with a flash of brilliance in his eyes.

"I'm just guessing. After all, according to what you said, Commander-in-Chief, the base camp of the cruising fleet gathered more than 20 civilizations. However, after the other party destroyed the base camp of the cruising fleet, they did not kill them all. This is really abnormal. ”

Xue He continued.

Luo Xiu nodded thoughtfully, then looked at Austin and said, "After the cruise fleet base camp was destroyed, have you seen people from other civilizations?"

Austin nodded immediately and said: "I have seen it. I have also seen people from four other civilizations, but it seems that we are the only ones who survived."

"Then did you have any agreement?" Luo Xiu felt that he had grasped the key to the matter and continued to ask.

"We have all decided to break away from the control of Cygnus civilization and start to independently develop the civilization of our own race. We will no longer be vassals of Cygnus civilization."

Austin felt even more frustrated when he said this.

I originally thought that after leaving Cygnus, the Kasakuk civilization would have a bright future, but I didn't expect that the first battle after independence would end in a disastrous defeat. Now even the fate of the entire race is in the hands of the person in front of me. inside.

Luo Xiu didn't notice Austin's expression.

The corners of his mouth turned up: "It seems that we have found a possible answer. The other party's real purpose of attacking the cruising fleet base camp is probably because of the development model of the Cygnus civilization."

"Development model?" Everyone else around Luo Xiu looked at each other.

Only Xue He and Ferma nodded as if they had some understanding.

"Yes, the civilization at that location may be due to the rules of a certain ship, and it will be aware of large-scale civilization complexes like cruising fleets."

Luo Xiu continued.

"Commonwealth of Civilizations? In other words, the Commonwealth of Civilizations has touched upon the rules of a more advanced civilization that we have not yet learned about?"

When Cao Guolin said this, his expression suddenly changed.

It's no wonder that the United Solar System Civilization is a union of civilizations. Although they have some differences from the Cygnus Civilization, their essence is similar.

Xue He and Gou Wen also looked a little ugly, especially Qiong.

If the other party really thinks that this 'community of civilizations' is the target of the unknown civilization, then they may no longer accept the Kasakuk civilization because they are afraid of the attack of the unknown civilization. That is not a good thing for them. .

So Qiong immediately stood up and said: "Commander-in-Chief, this is just a guess. Maybe the truth is not like this. It may also be caused by the fact that the Cygnus civilization destroyed too many primitive civilizations during its development for so many years. There are also It may be that the main body of the Cygnus civilization is an omnic civilization.”

For the sake of the hope that the Kasakuk civilization would continue, Qiong, who had always been very calm, had to step forward and put forward her guess.

Although she may have contained personal emotions, Luo Xiu still nodded after hearing her words.

"Yes, it is indeed possible."

The fact that Cygnus is an omnic civilization is also an extremely secretive matter among the Cygnus United Civilization.

Except for the first few civilizations that became the Cygnus Civilization, none of the civilizations that joined later knew about this.

And even those people from various civilizations who first knew this secret were all eliminated one after another.

Ferma escaped because she was the commander of the main fleet of the cruising fleet. As for Qiong, she also learned about the explosion information by chance, but because of her personality, she never mentioned it to anyone. .

However, when she saw that Luo Xiu, a Blue Star man, actually agreed with her statement, she was also surprised. Like Ferma, she couldn't help but doubt Luo Xiu's identity.

Cao Guolin on the side saw that Luo Xiu was persuaded, and Ephedrine reminded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, Commander-in-Chief, this person may only say this to preserve the continuation of the Kasakuk civilization. The other party's goal is probably still in this space. The weapon is 'folded', we have to be careful about this."

Gou Wen also agreed with Cao Guolin's statement this time.

For an unknown civilization that has no chance of winning, no matter how careful it is, it can't be too careful in order to avoid the devastating blow from the opponent.

"Okay, I know what you think, and they are all right. We really can't take risks for this. Let's do this. According to the previous proposal, the Kasakuk civilization can stay on Proxima C, but it must be used One hundred years to atone for this war you started.”

"If you behave well during this period, we can consider giving you the same treatment as the Proxima Centauri people in the United Civilization."

Luo Xiu looked at Qiong and said, he already knew that she was now the real leader of the Kasakuk civilization.

Qiong glanced at Ferma, hesitated, and nodded.

Although she knows that this hundred years may be just an excuse for the other party, she may still not accept the Kasakuk civilization in the end.

But now there is no more consideration for their situation. It is very fortunate that the Kasakuk civilization can be temporarily saved from annihilation.

Luo Xiu hadn't finished his words yet: "As for the 'folding' of this space weapon, for the sake of safety, we cannot leave it within our sphere of influence for research."

Xue He quickly said: "Commander, the significance of this space weapon is not just as simple as a weapon, but may also promote and inspire our space technology, so I suggest..."

"Okay, I didn't say not to study it, I just changed the place. Find a safe place outside the Alpha Centauri system to establish a monitoring point, and then study the weapon there. This way we can not only ensure our safety, but also monitor the weapon. It conducts research.”

Luo Xiu looked at Xue He, an enthusiastic scientific researcher, and explained with a smile.

"The commander-in-chief is wise, but I am too impatient." Xue He said sheepishly.

"Gou Wen, draft a resettlement plan for the Kasakuk civilized people as soon as possible. It mainly includes the following points, the occupations and jobs that the Kasakuk people can engage in, and the things they have to do within this hundred years. Some responsibilities, and, most importantly, the Kasakuk people are not allowed to have their own armed forces, and they are not allowed to join the army."

Luo Xiu said to Gou Wen.

"Yes, I will give you a satisfactory answer as soon as possible."

Gou Wen nodded and said.

Luo Xiu nodded, and then looked at Ferma: "Are you satisfied with the arrangements of the Kasaku people? Can the Cygnus core technology library data be handed over?"

That's right, all the foreshadowing is for this thing.

The ultimate goal of the clash of civilizations is also for resources and technology.

Ferma looked at Luo Xiu with a complicated expression, and after a while he said: "I started this war, and I am willing to apologize and hand over what you want, but please do something to the Kasaku people." The punishment is lighter.”

One hundred years of atonement time can fully allow the United Solar System Civilization to achieve a technological explosion after mastering the data of the Cygnus core technology library. By then, the value of the Kasakuk civilization will only become lower and lower, and the commander-in-chief will Whether the unknown danger will continue to allow the insignificant Kasakuk civilization to continue to exist is a question.

Luo Xiu snorted coldly, then shook his head helplessly.

He waved his hand and placed a virtual projection directly above the table.

"It seems that you think that the essence of the Cygnus civilization and I are the same, right? Then you are totally wrong."

"Because the Cygnus civilization is an omnic civilization, it has no way to create technology on its own, so it can only rely on conquest and plunder to develop itself."

"But we are different. Maybe you can't understand it this way. Just take a look at this thing."

After Luo Xiu finished speaking, a piece of technical information and video appeared on the screen in front of him.

What is on display is the synthetic ascension technology pioneered by the Lunar Research Laboratory.

"Is this?" Fermat looked at the information displayed above, with an unbelievable look on his face.

"We have found a path to immortality that is different from mechanical ascension technology. Although the current technology is still being improved, it can already significantly extend the life span of species while retaining other physical characteristics. As a mechanical ascension person, You should know the value of this technology.”

Luo Xiu looked at Ferma and said lightly.

Fermat's expression changed drastically. He stared at the information on the screen for a long time and couldn't look away.

As Luo Xiu said, as a mechanical ascendant who has survived for who knows how many years, Ferma is actually far away from the real Kasaku people both physically and psychologically, but he still retains the feeling in his heart. It’s just that belief.

And this is just one of the ways Cygnus controls them.

Qiong, who was standing next to him, also opened his eyes wide.

Doesn’t this technology mean that the potential of the United Solar System Civilization is far higher than that of the Cygnus Civilization?

They can achieve continuous technological innovation and breakthroughs without conquest and plunder. This is a truly sustainable development path.

Ferma took a deep breath, then bowed to Luo Xiu and said: "Now I understand that I was not wronged at all by losing to you. This is what you want. I hope the commander-in-chief can keep his promise." ."

After Fermat finished speaking, he opened his chest and took out a crystal ball-like object.

This crystal ball is the data backup of the core technology library that Austin brought back from the cruising fleet base camp.

In order to fight against the unknown civilization, No. 1 regarded "technological explosion" as one of the means of self-rescue. Unfortunately, the time was too short. Although other civilizations had the core database of Cygnus, they did not develop any technology that could target the unknown civilization. weapons come.

Of course, the main reason is that their understanding of the unknown civilization is limited, and the technological civilization of Cygnus is indeed a bit inadequate in front of the unknown civilization.

However, this does not mean that Cygnus's core technology library is lagging behind, it just encounters more powerful opponents.

When Luo Xiu saw the thing in Ferma's hand, a burning look appeared in his eyes. This was something that he couldn't touch when he was cruising the fleet. With it, the technology of the United Solar System Civilization can be used in a short time. A new round of breakthroughs will be formed within a certain period of time.

However, he did not appear very excited. If Fermat discovered this, it would probably have unimaginable consequences.

It's just that Xue He, Cao Guolin and Gou Wenke, as a trio of technology experts, are a bit out of their element.

After seeing the super battleships, civilized ships and the super weapon neutron killing in the cruising fleet, they were all very jealous.

And now that the core technology library that created the cruising fleet is right in front of them, how can they not be excited?

The three of them stared at the crystal ball, almost unable to pull their eyes out.

"Ahem." Luo Xiu coughed twice, then patted the table.

However, these three people were not moved at all, which made Luo Xiu a little embarrassed. He could only smile and said: "Haha, please don't take it off. They are scientific researchers and have always been very enthusiastic about new technologies."

Ferma shook his head, looked at Luo Xiu and said, "I should be surprised. The Commander-in-Chief is indeed a man who has seen a lot of things in the world."

After speaking, he sighed and did not show any pretense. Instead, he carefully raised his hand and let the two mechanical arms controlled by the control system take the crystal ball away from his hand.

Fermat knew that his attitude was related to the future status of the Kasakuk people in the United Civilization of the Solar System.

And he is already about to die, so his pretentious attitude will only bring greater trouble to the tribe.

Xue He and the others stretched their necks and stretched out their hands to catch the crystal ball.

But the control system ignored them at all and placed the crystal ball directly in front of Luo Xiu.

Luo Xiu's eyes flashed with excitement. The content contained in this crystal ball determines the height at which the United Solar System's civilization can develop in the future. He was also very excited in his heart.

"Control the system and back up the contents of this core technology library into three copies. Mr. Qi will keep one copy safely and send the other copy to the Starship Civilization Research Institute. The last copy will be divided by me. The Lunar Research Institute and the Proxima Centauri Research Institute will open the civilian science and technology parts, while the other parts will be temporarily sealed."

Luo Xiu did not get carried away by the newly obtained core technology library, he immediately made arrangements.

The starship civilization was a civilization that he had built by himself and was closely integrated with Blue Star. Every member had been strictly screened, and their ability and loyalty were unquestionable, so he directly handed over a backup to them. Let them study it.

As for the lunar laboratory and the laboratory of Proxima Centauri, it is different. Although the scientific researchers of the lunar laboratory are also one of the selection bases for the starship civilization, its position is still the blue star civilization after all.

Although Luo Xiu didn't pay much attention to the series of things that happened on Blue Star recently, he still felt a little worried.

In his opinion, although Blue Star people have strong creative abilities, they obviously still have some flaws in controlling their emotions.

In other words, Luo Xiu believes that Blue Star people, as an intelligent species, have not yet fully evolved.

Therefore, he did not dare and could not directly hand over Cygnus's core technology library to the opponent's hands, as there might be a risk of leakage.

Maybe you don't see any problems just after a victory, but if a new conflict breaks out with other civilizations in the future, this may be the origin of the problem.

The Proxima civilization also has the same problem. Although they are much better than the Blue Star people in terms of emotional control, the two parties have just cooperated for a short time, and Luo Xiu is not completely reassured about them.

When Cao Guolin and Proxima Speaker heard Luo Xiu's words, a trace of worry appeared on their faces, but it quickly faded away.

After all, some technologies have been opened up, and the two believe that as long as Blue Star Civilization and Proxima Centauri Civilization perform well enough, other technologies will be opened up in the future.

"The order has been confirmed. After analysis, the data contained in this core is extremely large. It will take about ten days to complete the requirements of the Commander-in-Chief."

The control system said.

"No problem, you can give priority to mobilizing all the electricity and computing power. Be sure to complete this first."

After Luo Xiu finished speaking, he stood up, then looked at Ferma and Qiong and said: "Thank you both for your cooperation. One of the reasons why I can become the commander-in-chief of the solar system civilization is that I have always kept my word. In a hundred years, I will not interfere with the development of the Kasaku people, and you, like them, have access to part of the technology library of the United Solar System Civilization, including the parts that I open to their two civilizations."

"I know that the Kasaku people are good at scientific research. As long as you perform well enough, this hundred-year atonement period can be reduced."

Fermat didn't react at all. Anyway, this matter had nothing to do with him. Now he only thought about how to die decently.

Qiong, on the other hand, gave Luo Xiu a military salute of a Kasakuk man and said excitedly: "Commander-in-Chief, thank you for your kindness. We will definitely live up to your high expectations."

Luo Xiu nodded and said: "You will know in the future how wise the decision made today is. Okay, you all go down first. I have something to discuss with Mr. Fermat alone."

Cao Guolin and others wanted to say something else, but Luo Xiu didn't give him this chance at all.

Several people looked at each other and could only walk out of the room.

Soon, only Luo Xiu and Ferma were left in the conference room.

"Is the Commander-in-Chief going to tell me, a dying man, some shocking inside story? It must be very hard for one person to keep these secrets, right?"

Fermat actually looked at Luo Xiu with a pitiful expression.

He had been burdened with too much in the past, whether it was personal honor or disgrace or the responsibility of Kasa Cook's civilization, but he has let go of these now, and he seems much more relaxed.

And he believed that Luo Xiu, like him, must be burdened with a lot of things, and much more than him.

Luo Xiu glanced at Ferma with a chuckle. This man who was considered a powerful figure in the cruising fleet did not expect that he would become his prisoner at this time.

He still feels that there is something wrong with his fate. When he was cruising the fleet in the past, it was very difficult to see the commander of the main fleet from a distance.

"Ferma, I am different from you." Luo Xiu said lightly.

"Oh, what's the difference? In our position, we have to bear huge pressure every day. Only constant victory can satisfy everyone, but who will continue to win? Sooner or later, you will end up with me now Same."

Fermat said with a smile.

He was once the terminator of civilization. He led the main fleet in the Cygnus Cantilever and destroyed countless primitive civilizations and plundered countless technologies and resources. But in the end, he not only worked for others, but also ended up like this.

Apart from his identity as the commander of a cruising fleet and a Kasakuk man, Ferma felt that the life he lived was not what he wanted.

And when he learned about the existence of a civilization that could destroy the base camp of the cruising fleet, he was very shocked.

Only then did he feel that it turned out that the Cygnus civilization in this universe was only a little more advanced than the original civilization. There were other more powerful civilizations in the universe.

And what Luo Xiu is doing now is no different from what he did before. Maybe he will meet the same end as the cruise fleet base camp in the future. As for which civilization will be the last in this cosmic-level feast. diners', he no longer cared.

Luo Xiu just shook his head, not wanting to argue with Ferma.

He just said a part of the oath of joining the cruising fleet, which immediately made Fermat stunned.

"No way, it can't be that Dasara taught you this. Who are you?"

Ferma could see that Luo Xiu was not a mechanical ascendant, and this was the most incredible thing.

It takes time for ordinary intelligent creatures to learn, unlike mechanical ascensioners who can directly convert data and use it.

"Who I am is no longer important to you. You just need to know that we are different. In other words, the paths taken by the United Solar System Civilization and Cygnus Civilization are different from the beginning. We are intelligent civilizations. And now you can only be regarded as an omnic civilization creature at best, you are no longer a natural creation."

Luo Xiu said in a calm tone with an expressionless face.

"Intelligent civilization? Omnic civilization?"

A trace of imperceptible sadness flashed in Ferma's eyes.

Although there is only one word difference, these two forms of civilization determine their height and development model, especially the cruising fleet. Without these intelligent civilizations, they may not have been able to go so far.

Luo Xiu in front of him just looked at Ferma indifferently. He didn't think that the commander of the main fleet of the cruising fleet could not reveal some shocking inside information at the last moment, so he patiently wanted to squeeze out his last breath. value.

Ferma didn't know what Luo Xiu was thinking, he just thought that the two of them were in the same position, so Luo Xiu felt a little sympathy for him.

A look of struggle began to appear in his eyes, and finally he seemed to have figured out something, and finally a look of determination appeared.

Then he stared at Luo Xiu seriously and said: "You are right. Maybe this United Solar System Civilization can go further than the Cygnus Civilization under your leadership, but the enemies you will face in the future will become more and more powerful. , and you also overlooked one thing."

"What's the matter?" Luo Xiu's heart moved. He made the right bet. Fermat really knew something. If it hadn't been for this situation, he probably wouldn't have said it.

"Although the Cygnus civilization is an omnic civilization, it cannot be wiped out that easily. Based on your understanding of mechanical ascension, you wouldn't think that as the commanding heights of mechanical ascension technology, you don't even have the slightest defense against this kind of situation, right? "

Fermat said seriously.

"You mean, the Cygnus civilization has not been wiped out? How is this possible? Shouldn't it be the target of the unknown civilization? Did the unknown civilization leave just to hunt it down?"

Luo Xiu asked several questions, or he was shocked by the news Ferma said.

Did the unknown civilization that could destroy the base camp of the cruising fleet not even notice whether the Cygnus civilization was wiped out?

Could it be that it did not exterminate all remaining civilizations because of time constraints?

Ferma shook his head: "I can't give an answer to what you said, but I know one thing, that is, the Speaker of the Mechanical Ascended Parliament is not the real Cygnus civilization, it is just a puppet, or rather It is more like a data clone, through which the Cygnus civilization controls the entire cruising fleet."

Luo Xiu had a shocked look on his face.

He had never thought about such a thing when he was cruising the fleet before.

But he immediately realized that the mechanical ascension was essentially a ball of data, so as long as the data was not completely destroyed, it was theoretically immortal.

The Cruising Fleet just thought that all mechanical ascenders had formulated many rigid requirements, but in fact it was to prevent this from happening.

But as the highest-level existence of mechanical ascendants, will the Cygnus omnic civilization really be bound by its own rules?

No, as the maker of rules, those rules have always restricted others, so what Fermat said is very possible.

Using the golden cicada's method of escaping its shell to lure away the enemy, although a large number of subordinate races were sacrificed, it avoided the risk of being completely wiped out.

Moreover, with the technology library currently controlled by the Cygnus civilization, it is not impossible to build another cruising fleet in a short period of time.

Thinking of this, Luo Xiu suddenly broke into a cold sweat.

Although he can defeat the Ferma fleet, it does not mean that the United Solar System Civilization can really compete with the cruising fleet.

The difference in strength between the two is not an order of magnitude at all.

Not to mention anything else, those 1,000 civilized ships are enough to destroy his 300,000 Qinhuang-class battleships.

As for whether the Cygnus civilization has any means to target ghost battleships, it's really hard to say.

Ferma saw the change in Luo Xiu's face and knew that he understood what he meant, with a look of relief on his face.

"Originally I shouldn't have said this. After all, the Kasakuk civilization has nothing to do with me now. I have done enough for them."

"But this time I am saying this for your sake. I want to see how far an intelligent civilization can go in the universe, even though I can no longer see it."

Fermat said somewhat self-deprecatingly.

It turned out that this was the real reason why he said these words.