Light Speed ​​War

Chapter 164: The Sky-Mending Project

The Andromeda Galaxy, which had been quiet for a time, suddenly became restless that day. More than twenty former members of the Pan-Interstellar Alliance, including the Sand Star Humans, the Star Spirits, and the Star Luo Empire, detected what appeared to be problems with hyperspace travel in the Andromeda Galaxy, with hyperspace oscillations causing interference. To use a somewhat imperfect analogy, this situation is like two trains traveling in the same direction on Earth; the ground tremors cause the tracks to vibrate, affecting the trains' journey.

In the Andromeda Galaxy, the leaders of an advanced intelligent civilization capable of hyperspace travel and hyperspace communication detection gathered at the Iron Triangle Base to discuss important matters. The participants believed that the abnormal oscillations of hyperspace travel in the Andromeda Galaxy were likely caused by strong interference from other hyperspace travel objects. Analysis of the interfering oscillation waves suggested that this strong interference was likely the effect of hyperspace travel interference from three different galaxies.

However, after much discussion, the more than twenty leaders could not find a solution. They simply issued a joint statement that if the Andromeda Galaxy were to enter normal space and be invaded by an external enemy, they would work together to fight the enemy.

The interstellar space of the Andromeda Galaxy is bustling with activity; this time, all advanced intelligent civilizations have finally united.

The Andromeda Galaxy, seemingly possessing intelligence, suddenly detached from hyperspace and entered normal space.

The intelligent civilization in the Andromeda Galaxy discovered that, as it was traveling behind the Andromeda Galaxy, there were indeed three other star systems following it, while in other directions there was only darkness, with no star systems or even any celestial bodies.

The numerous advanced intelligent civilizations in the Andromeda Galaxy began to coordinate their fleets and deploy their forces.

When the human, protoss, and Star Luo Empire's star-class "Halo Garden" fleet prepared to travel through hyperspace to attack the enemy's star system, they suddenly discovered that their hyperspace journey had failed, and the enemy had actually blocked the hyperspace of the Andromeda Galaxy.

However, they detected hyperspace oscillations in the Andromeda Galaxy, and then a fleet of nine unknown star clusters appeared near the interstellar space of the Andromeda Galaxy Iron Triangle Base. This clearly indicates that the enemy was able to travel through hyperspace while they were blocking the hyperspace of the Andromeda Galaxy.

The Iron Triangle base immediately launched hyperspace communication messages, advising the other party to leave immediately, but received no reply.

The Star Luo Empire's thirty-two star-class "Halo Garden" fleets leaped out of warp space and, together with the Sand Star Human and Protoss fleets, used their "weak bodies" to block nine star cluster fleets.

Suddenly, a fleet of stellar clusters unleashed an invisible shockwave, directly targeting the hyperspace communication base established by the Earth Empire at the Iron Triangle Base in the Andromeda Galaxy. The enemy, ignoring the three-race alliance fleet, directly attacked the hyperspace communication base.

The three star fleets of the Star Luo Empire accelerated into warp space, and then reappeared, blocking the direction of the star cluster fleet's shock wave in a straight string of beads. The suns of the three star fleets were hit by the powerful shock waves one after another, and the three suns exploded one after another.

Another star cluster fleet emitted an invisible shockwave. Following the example of the Star Luo Empire, the three star fleets of the Sand Star race also formed a straight line to block it, and the three suns exploded one after another. Then, the three star fleets of the Protoss race were destroyed.

The nine star cluster fleets, seemingly for amusement, prepared for their fourth firing. This time, disaster struck. The star cluster fleet, just about to fire, was suddenly dragged into an abyss, and the other eight star cluster fleets suffered the same fate.

The nine star cluster fleets accelerated, preparing to escape into hyperspace. However, both hyperspace and warp drive failed, leaving the fleets seemingly frozen in place. If the fleets could still detect their surroundings, they would perceive massive black holes everywhere. The intelligent black hole deployed by the Earth Empire in the Andromeda Galaxy continuously traversed hyperspace and warp drive, effectively trapping the fleets. Their rapid movement made the fleets perceive themselves as being surrounded by massive black holes. This rapid movement of the intelligent black hole created an increasingly strong dragging effect. The nine star clusters first suddenly disintegrated, then the clusters and stars were drawn into the black hole's powerful gravity, continuously emitting gamma rays, plasma, and electromagnetic waves. The interstellar space where the fleets were located resembled a suddenly exploding fireball, with countless tongues of fire falling outwards and extinguishing.

Three enemy star systems began accelerating, preparing to escape into hyperspace. However, the advanced intelligent civilization of the Andromeda Galaxy only observed the three star systems suddenly disappearing behind Andromeda, but failed to detect any hyperspace oscillations in any of them. Normally, hyperspace oscillations in star systems are quite significant; this particular oscillation would have been detectable by the Sand Star Race, the Protoss Race, and the Star Luo Empire, but not this time. Therefore, the members of the Pan-Interstellar Alliance remembered the words of Thomas, the commander-in-chief of the Earth Empire fleet, who had promised to deploy intelligent black holes and five large "Heavenly Bowls" to protect the Andromeda Galaxy cluster!

Scientists can only speculate that this intelligent black hole and the five large "Heavenly Bowls" were originally distributed in some galaxies in the Andromeda Galaxy. When the Andromeda Galaxy was preparing for hyperspace travel, these six powerful weapon creations of the Earth Empire must have secretly arrived in the Andromeda Galaxy and hidden in the interstellar space of the Andromeda Galaxy. When the fleet of nine star clusters attacked, these six weapon systems were awakened, thus launching a devastating blow to the enemy.

The Earth Empire's formidable strength left the advanced intelligent civilization of the Andromeda Galaxy far behind. Amidst their admiration, the three races held a grand memorial ceremony for their fallen soldiers. Other former alliance leaders also participated in the ceremony. Through this attack by the fleet of nine star clusters from three star systems, these leaders were awakened to the fact that internal unity is truly crucial in the face of a powerful enemy. Therefore, the relationship between the former hostile alliance members began to slowly repair itself.

The Andromeda Galaxy has begun to accelerate and has entered hyperspace travel again. In the time calculations of the Andromeda Galaxy's intelligent civilization, nearly three months have passed.

The human, divine, and Star Luo Empires of the Andromeda Galaxy received a hyperspace communication message from Thomas, commander of the Earth Empire's fleet. Thomas stated that four fleets from the Earth Empire would meet with the Andromeda Galaxy in two months to provide escort and protection. The intelligent civilization of the Andromeda Galaxy was overjoyed and prepared to welcome the Earth Empire's escort fleet.

Two months later, the Andromeda Galaxy suddenly exited hyperspace and entered normal space, slowly traveling within it. A day later, the Iron Triangle base detected a faint hyperspace oscillation. Four galactic fleets entered normal space, circling the Andromeda Galaxy and remaining very close to it. This time, the Andromeda Galaxy was no longer alone. The five galaxies accelerated and entered hyperspace together.

After traveling through hyperspace for six months, the five star systems exited hyperspace and entered normal space, while the four escort star system fleets continued to circle the Andromeda Galaxy.

The advanced intelligent civilization of the Andromeda Galaxy, observing the surrounding space through their "Heavenly Eye," discovered that besides Andromeda, there were only sixty-five other galaxies, each with a supermassive black hole at its center. Of course, Andromeda itself also possessed a supermassive black hole at its center, with a mass equivalent to one hundred million suns. Among these sixty-five galaxies, they discovered the Milky Way, a galaxy they recognized immediately—meaning the Earth Empire's fleet base was located there. Extending their "Heavenly Eye" further, they detected dozens of very long ribbons of light, along with many shorter ones, and the rest was endless darkness.

All advanced intelligent civilizations in the Andromeda Galaxy received a galaxy-wide, undifferentiated broadcast, which was sent by the Earth Empire.

"Welcome to all intelligent civilizations in the Andromeda Galaxy to the 17th sector of the 28th star region in the 39th quadrant of this universe. This is the Earth Empire fleet base, and I am Commander-in-Chief Thomas. All intelligent civilizations capable of hyperspace travel are welcome to visit and exchange ideas with our fleet base. To all former members of the Pan-Interstellar Alliance, I hope we can meet again at the Iron Triangle Base."

When Thomas and Zhou Yuan led a group of high-ranking officials from the Earth Empire to the Iron Triangle Base in the Andromeda Galaxy, they were warmly welcomed by the leaders and senior officials of the original forty-three Pan-Interstellar Alliance members.

When Lai Feiyuan and the other three saw Zhou Yuan, Wei Shan, and Lai Feiya, they suppressed the urge to greet them and simply gazed at them affectionately.

Zhou Yuan, Wei Shan, and Lai Feiya also noticed Lai Dafei, Lai Feiyuan, and the others, and nodded and smiled at them, their eyes filled with affection.

After everyone was seated, Thomas began introducing his entourage. When he introduced Panna and Badu, everyone felt a sense of suffocation; the powerful representatives of Pandora and the Balu civilization exuded such an aura. When he introduced Aya and Chu Xiaolu, Thomas only mentioned them as representatives of two important extraterrestrial civilizations, without specifying that they were Zhou Yuan's wives.

The leaders of the Sandstar Humans, Gust, and the Protoss, Starquat, spoke, expressing regret and gratitude. They regretted that their two races had failed to maintain the Pan-Interstellar Alliance, and were grateful that the powerful weapons left behind by the Earth Empire in the Andromeda Galaxy had saved them. They also thanked the members for their subsequent efforts to repair relations.

Thomas's speech reported on the current status of the Earth Empire's numerous star system fleets.

"George and Dean Zhou led fourteen star system fleets in an attack on the Kelly Great Wall Group's border forces. The battle was fierce and lasted for a year. My star system fleet engaged the enemy in the 37th quadrant, and the battle lasted for six months. The other star system fleets of the Earth Empire fought similarly, with battles lasting from six months to two years. Of course, our Earth Empire only swept away the Kelly Great Wall Group's peripheral forces. The main credit for eliminating the Kelly Great Wall Group's forces belongs to the Pandora and Balu civilization fleets." Thomas gestured for Panna to speak.

Panna glanced at Badu, who gave her a look that meant it was her turn to speak. Panna smiled slightly.

"I believe you have also detected those long ribbons of light and many short ribbons of light. Each ribbon of light is a cosmic Great Wall."

The leaders of the alliance members were all taken aback.

"These dozens of long ribbons of light are the result of the battles and efforts of several civilizations. On one hand, we were eliminating the Kelly Great Wall Group's forces, and on the other hand, we were building this long cosmic Great Wall. We have already connected nearly a thousand cosmic Great Walls. Currently, in the 28th Star Region, there are still more than 3,200 cosmic Great Walls waiting for us to connect. This process, of course, also requires fighting against the remaining forces of the Kelly Great Wall Group. Due to the battles with the Kelly forces over the past few years, more than 200,000 star systems in the 28th Star Region have been destroyed. In other words, if we calculate based on this loss ratio, we still need to move 800,000 star systems from the 29th Star Region to the 28th Star Region to make up for the losses in the 28th Star Region. We have already implemented the 'Mending the Sky Project,' moving numerous star systems from the 29th Star Region to the 28th Star Region."

The alliance leaders were secretly alarmed. Many star systems in the 64th star region were accelerating their departure; was this also part of the "Sky-Mending Project" that Panna had mentioned?