Light Speed ​​War

Chapter 150: The Blue Planet

"Dean Zhou, are you there?"

"George, here."

“What should I do next?”

"These four Balu civilization star system fleets are strange. Judging from the looks of it, they're heading to the Fortress Star System. We essentially have three options: follow these four star systems and see what's going on, especially since 'Master' has also sent reinforcements to the Fortress Star System. The second option is for us to run away and rendezvous with the Milky Way base. The third option is to go to the 28th star sector in the 35th quadrant. Isn't 'Master' deploying troops to prepare for an attack on the Kelly Universe Great Wall Group? We can rendezvous with our allies there."

"It will take three months to reach the fortress system and rendezvous with reinforcements, a year to reach the 28th star region in the 35th quadrant, and four years to reach the Armenian Cosmic Great Wall Milky Way base. From a safety perspective, it would be best for us to return to the Milky Way base."

"Yes, that's right. But the Balu civilization's fleet is really strange. They didn't come to our aid and went straight to the fortress system. Could they have been taken over by the enemy?"

"If they are indeed under enemy control, the four star system fleets should take action against our two star systems, such as interception or pursuit."

"I can only think of one possibility. If the Balu civilization's star system fleet is under enemy control, it's probably because the enemy hasn't mastered our hyperspace communication code yet, so they're not responding. As for going directly to the fortress star system, I think it's because the Balu civilization's star system fleet is automatically executing the 'master's' orders. The enemy probably hasn't fully grasped control of the fleet yet."

"Dean Zhou, now that you mention it, it does seem to make sense."

“George, the key is that we have the planet Amos, which contains heavy element deposits, as well as eighteen precious element reserves. These are things we are always protecting. We need to accelerate the mining and refining of heavy element deposits on Amos.”

"We have already replaced the mining and refining equipment and procedures. We estimate that the heavy element deposits on Planet Amos will be completely mined and refined within a year."

"Alright. To ensure there are no issues with the heavy elements, let's establish a base here for both of our star systems. Of course, we need to launch another hyperspace communication call to see if any allies respond. If there are any nearby allies responding, we'll join them. If there's no response after four months, we'll return to the Imperial Galaxy base. Also, call the Galaxy base again and have Thomas contact the 'Master' to discuss how to hand over these heavy elements to the 'Master' or what to do with them. Thomas should also report any unusual activity from the four star system fleets of the Balu civilization to the 'Master'."

"Okay, Dean Zhou, I'll arrange it right away."

The force field generators of the Capital Galaxy and Tianxing-2 stopped operating, and these two galaxies remained in this dark space.

Zhou Yuan then dealt with the matters concerning the intelligent civilization beings on "Zhiduo Star" and informed the leaders of the two civilizations, Dolai and Cruz, about the abnormal situation of the Balu civilization's star system fleet. He decided to stay there for a while to see if any companions would respond before making further plans.

The capital star system is home to a large number of intelligent civilizations, resembling an interstellar civilization cluster—a diverse and chaotic place, making management somewhat troublesome. However, Zhou Yuan delegated most of the star system's management authority to the two major civilizations, Dolai and Cruz, allowing them to manage it directly. The Dolai and Cruz civilizations have been actively working to maintain order, stability, and prosperity in the capital star system.

The two great civilizations of Dolai and Cruz jointly drafted and formulated the "Capital Galaxy Civilization Convention" and the "Capital Galaxy Civilization Joint Charter," which established a series of framework agreements, mechanisms, institutions, standards and norms for politics, economy, science and technology, trade, tourism, development, navigation and communication in the Capital Galaxy.

The Dolai, Cruz, and forty-seven other advanced intelligent civilizations in the Capital System formed the Capital System Federal Council, the highest authority in the Capital System. Under the Federal Council are the Galaxy Constitutional Court and the Galaxy Executive Council.

Four months after leaving the fortress system, the capital galaxy has begun to show signs of prosperity following a series of changes and reforms.

The Federal Council held heated discussions regarding the future of the Capital System. The main point of contention was that if the Capital System were to come under the direct rule of the Earth Empire, the Earth Empire must demonstrate sincerity and contribute to the revitalization and well-being of the Capital System's civilization. While the Earth Empire had made significant military contributions to the Capital System, it should offer even more, particularly in technology and the economy. In return, the various members of the Federal Council would pay "tribute" to the Earth Empire, including the supply of materials, labor, and personnel.

Dora and Cruz conveyed the Federation Council's recommendations to the Earth Empire. After carefully reading the report, Zhou Yuan urgently contacted George to discuss the matter. The two devised a mutual assistance plan, which consisted of four main points: First, the Earth Empire would provide technological advancement support to the Federation Council members, including technologies such as life sciences, navigation capabilities, warship shield technology, and industrial robots. Second, based on Earth in the Capital System and "Zhiduo Star," and modeled after the Andromeda Galaxy's Iron Triangle base, a large interstellar fortress would be built. This fortress, serving as the central area of ​​the Capital System, would function similarly to a capital city, with ambassadorial residences for various intelligent civilizations within it. Third, a branch of the Earth Empire's Academy of Sciences would be established at the Tianxing-2 Fleet Base. Outstanding scientists from various intelligent civilizations in the Capital System would be selected and sent there for exchange and further study, similar to the situation at the Andromeda Galaxy Fleet Base. Fourth, these intelligent civilizations would be allowed to produce components for some of the Earth Empire's technological creations, as the productivity of Earth's humans in Tianxing-2 and the Capital System was still somewhat lacking compared to the Milky Way base.

The various intelligent civilizations in the capital star system were indeed motivated by this plan. They were proud that their scientists had entered the Tianxing-2 Science Branch and that they had secured production orders from the Earth Empire.

The Tianxing-2 Science Branch began its work, conducting various cutting-edge scientific and technological researches. Due to the clash of ideas among different civilizations, it later indeed achieved many outstanding results.

The Capital Galaxy and Tianxing-2 are in the dark space, waiting for a response to their hyperspace communication calls.

After a year of interstellar special forces training, Chu Xiaolu successfully graduated. As expected, Wei Shan and Lefia made Chu Xiaolu their personal "bodyguard," while Zhou Yuan let them do as they pleased. Chu Xiaolu was extremely excited, as she would have more opportunities to interact with Zhou Yuan in the future. President Adams of Planet Amos showed special care for the orphanage where Chu Xiaolu was staying and for Aunt May herself. Some Amos scientists were also dispatched to the Tianxing-2 Science Branch.

Zhou Yuan thought that the four months of waiting for his companions to respond would be uneventful, but things did not go as he wished.

While patrolling interstellar space in the capital's star system, an imperial fleet unexpectedly discovered a giant blue planet in a desolate region far from the capital. This planet was almost nine times the size of Earth.

The fleet commander, Park So-yeon, immediately made an emergency call to Zhou Yuan. On the holographic video, it was clear that Commander Park So-yeon was overjoyed. She informed Zhou Yuan that they had discovered an intelligent human race on the giant blue planet in the Capital Galaxy.

Most interestingly, this planet has five continents, separated by oceans. In the center of four of these continents is a smaller continent, uninhabited by humans. The other four continents are inhabited by different human races: yellow, orange, white, and cyan.

However, the human civilization on this planet is indeed not yet technologically advanced. For example, that continent of yellow-skinned people, if we had to make an analogy, would be equivalent to the Ming Dynasty in Country C during Earth's pre-Christian era.

Upon hearing Park So-yeon's news, Zhou Yuan immediately became interested and ordered her to conduct a three-dimensional planetary scan of the planet.

The scan results astonished Park So-yeon and Zhou Yuan. This planet, in its central continent, contained a massive cave—the same massive cave found on the four human continents. The detection also revealed traces of radioactive heavy elements on this planet, the same type of heavy element found on the planet Amos.

"Park So-yeon, you stay in the synchronous orbit around that planet and continue to remain invisible. We'll prepare now and head over shortly."

"Yes, sir." The beautiful Commander Park So-yeon saluted Zhou Yuan in the holographic communication video.

Zhou Yuan immediately contacted George on Tianxing-2, explained the situation of the planet, and said that he would take people to take a look. He also told George that if he received a response from hyperspace communication, he should notify him immediately.

Zhou Yuan temporarily handed over command to Commander Chu Tianxiong, and then notified Wei Shan and Leifia to pack up and prepare to depart.

When Zhou Yuan saw Chu Xiaolu, he smiled and congratulated her on her successful graduation. Chu Xiaolu was naturally overjoyed to see Zhou Yuan. After a year of hard work, Chu Xiaolu seemed more confident and no longer blushed when she saw Zhou Yuan.

Zhou Yuan and his three companions, along with ten interstellar special forces soldiers, piloted the Pioneer warship, accelerated, entered hyperspace, and headed towards Park So-yeon's fleet.

This giant blue planet is indeed located in a desolate interstellar region. Within a diameter of one thousand light-years centered on this planet, it is accompanied only by the Sun.

Park So-yeon had just been promoted to fleet commander. She was a native human, meaning a non-clone. This was the first time she had met Zhou Yuan, a legendary figure from Earth, in person. In the holographic communication, Park So-yeon only saw Zhou Yuan's face.

When Zhou Yuan, Wei Shan, Leifia, and Chu Xiaolu arrived at the fleet flagship's command room, Park So-yeon, upon seeing the tall, handsome Zhou Yuan, rudely sized him up, seemingly forgetting her own identity.

“Commander Park, you seem to have neglected your duties. The Imperial Planetary Contact Act has a provision that states that for unfamiliar planets with intelligent civilizations, unless the situation is urgent, it is necessary to conduct a three-dimensional scan of the entire planet.”

Park So-yeon suddenly looked up, realizing she had lost her composure, and felt embarrassed for a moment.

"Excuse me, sir. What did you just say?"

"I mean, I want to go and see this planet."

"Okay, sir."

"Commander Park, please send people to the five continents of this planet to investigate the underground caves. Also, please contact Commander Chu Tianxiong of the Earth Star Fleet Base and have him send Imperial scientists to analyze the radioactive heavy element content of this planet."

"Yes, sir."

Zhou Yuan and his three companions, along with ten interstellar special forces soldiers, arrived in the skies above the yellow-skinned continent of this planet in three flying saucers.