#1099 - Alarm from 80 light years away! Invasion? That depends on strength!
For Chen Hao, the new weapon wasn't something he needed to research.
The Toadman race's fleet had already been equipped with it. They had used this new spatial weapon when they ambushed and robbed the Celestial Empire's fleet.
He only needed to occasionally reveal his abilities when he encountered some difficult problems during the 'research'.
The Celestial Empire valued technology above all else.
As long as there were significant contributions in the scientific research field, matching rewards would be given.
Therefore, as the research progressed, and he continuously contributed, his status would inevitably rise.
Everything would happen naturally!
But since he had joined the project team, he still needed to participate in the research.
And so…
He stayed in an independent laboratory under the pretext of deeply tackling the issues and not wanting to be disturbed by others.
He was indeed researching.
But he wasn't researching the current project.
It was a level 7.5 civilization's spatial weapon laboratory!
The dazzling array of equipment, which couldn't possibly be manufactured with Earth's current technology, coupled with the various scientific knowledge in this field acquired from the Space Science Academy, was there a possibility of advancement?
He possessed a wide range of knowledge.
His complete and comprehensive knowledge was maintained at the level of a 6th-level civilization.
However!
The weapons that Hai Yina previously gave him were level 7.5.
Since he had joined Oro's Spatial Weapon Science Academy, he was qualified to browse the knowledge in this field—also at the 7.5 level.
In addition, regarding the 'reverse' technology of the one-way passage, Hai Yina had initially given him all the achievements and existing knowledge in this field without reservation.
The knowledge in this field reached the highest level of a 9th-level civilization!
Of course, this was limited to a certain field and not the complete technology of a certain civilization.
But…
It could be used as a reference!
In fact, there were many things in common!
"If only these instruments could be moved to Earth!" Chen Hao sighed.
China's complete technological system is currently only at the 6th level of civilization.
The whole world is 'evolving' towards this level.
But if they had the equipment of the Celestial Empire's Science Academy, China's scientific research could be greatly accelerated.
Unfortunately…
There is a barrier between the two universes, and things from another universe cannot be sent over.
Suddenly!
Chen Hao, who was controlling Lu Sen, saw an alarm appear in his virtual vision.
Subsequently, an urgent call came in, and it was General Wang's voice: "Commander! Something happened!"
"I know."
Chen Hao narrowed his eyes coldly: "I'll see you in a moment!"
He temporarily handed over Lu Sen's control to the control team and left immediately.
…
Since it was the technology of an entire civilization, it naturally included both civilian and military applications.
It can be said that China's technology has been constantly upgrading.
In the past, let alone China's flying system, even the Hunter Civilization's fleet would take several years to reach the solar system.
What about now?
Back then, the Beetle race controlled more than a hundred light-years of surrounding starfields.
The so-called control was limited to building 'pastures' and did not mean absolute control over such a large area, but today's China can.
Within a radius of more than a hundred light-years, any slight movement can be detected immediately.
"The commander is here!" someone shouted.
"Commander!"
General Wang greeted him and said anxiously: "A fleet has been discovered in the 16th quadrant of Cygnus!"
"What's the rush?" Chen Hao said calmly.
Through the AI system, he was the first to receive the alarm and was fully aware of the situation.
He had achieved real-time monitoring without blind spots within a radius of more than a hundred light-years, and the central mainframe responsible for monitoring was the AI system he had created—he would inevitably be the first to know when encountering emergencies.
China has 6th-level civilization technology, which should be far more than just controlling a mere hundred light-years.
Why not expand?
Why only take over the Beetle race's territory and not carry out more distant interstellar colonization?
Because it is still in the 'evolution' stage.
How long has it been since they obtained 6th-level civilization technology?
It takes a relatively long process to fully develop and apply these things.
Only by fully digesting them and improving their own strength can they carry out the next step of expansion.
"In recent years, too many things have happened in this starfield, and it is normal to be discovered," Chen Hao murmured with a frown.
First, they fought against the Hunter Civilization.
Then, the Toadman race activated the black hole, instantly destroying the Hunter Civilization.
Later…
The Toadman race moved the black hole to search for the solar system.
Hai Yina, in a fit of anger, also opened a new black hole at the location of the solar system.
In short, this starfield has been very 'lively' in recent years. If there are races with higher civilization levels that are not too far from this starfield, it is easy to detect these unusual changes through high technology.
Artificial wormholes!
Artificial black holes!
And artificial black holes devour the Gliese 832 star system.
Anyone can tell that they are unnatural celestial bodies, right?
"Could it be… are they here to invade us?!" General Wang exclaimed in shock.
"Invade? That depends on their strength."
"But we don't know their strength…"
"How can we not know?"
Chen Hao pointed to the projection screen: "The speed of the fleet represents the height of technology."
The speed of the fleet corresponds to the strength of the civilization's technology.
General Wang was stunned.
He was not a scientist and knew very little about these things.
Hearing Chen Hao say this, he finally breathed a sigh of relief: "That's right! These fleets… are indeed not very fast!"
"I'll go over there myself," Chen Hao said.
"Commander! You don't have to go there in person. This is just a small matter…"
"We haven't specifically learned about this universe yet."
"You mean…"
General Wang immediately understood.
The other universe has entered the end of its destruction, which means that it has existed for a long time and can breed more advanced civilizations.
What is the universe where Earth is located like?
Are there universes like the other universe that not only have a large number of advanced civilizations, but also have many civilizations with the ability to travel interstellar?
Are there connections between different civilizations in this universe?
Are alliances formed?
Chen Hao firmly believes that given the much shorter existence time, the level of high-intelligence civilizations in this universe cannot be compared to that of the other universe, but… learning more is always beneficial. As the saying goes, know yourself and your enemy, and you will never be defeated.
There is another reason to go in person.
The location indicated by the alarm is about 80 light-years away from the solar system.
Is it far?
Back then, it took the Hunter Civilization as long as 4 years to cross 16 light-years.
If the Hunter Civilization were to cross this distance of 80 light-years, it would take about 20 years.
But for today's China…
Learn about the superluminal engine!
It's just a blink of an eye, it doesn't delay anything at all, that's why he personally takes action.
"Little Star," Chen Hao called the AI system.
"I'm here."
"Let the 'Jin' class No. 1 ship come over."
"Yes!"
