The Seventh Base

Chapter 814: Chapter 142: Intermediate Civilization (2)

However, the civilization levels can be simply categorized into low-level civilization, mid-level civilization, and high-level civilization.

Low-level civilizations cannot achieve interstellar travel by their own means. Previously, Byron Star belonged to a low-level civilization, needing alien power to traverse planets.

One of the hallmarks of a mid-level civilization is the ability to conduct interstellar travel and engage in interstellar warfare. Therefore, planets possessing warp engine technology, capable of space jumps and having warships, are called mid-level civilizations.

Planets that are relatively powerful within the Star System Alliance are considered mid-level civilizations.

Mandala Star, as Zero’s mother puts it, belongs to the upper echelon of mid-level civilizations.

As for high-level civilizations, they possess star annihilation ability.

Xu Mo gained considerable memories from the Deep Sea Battleship, and the Cos Civilization should be considered a high-level civilization. Of course, there are differences in strength among high-level civilizations, just as there are among mid-level civilizations.

Because they both belong to mid-level civilizations, Mandala Star doesn’t have an overwhelming advantage over the Star System Alliance.

“Even though Mandala Star is powerful, and it’s at the upper echelon among mid-level civilizations, it also faces threats from high-level civilizations. They are also afraid, which is why they initiated a war, to step into the ranks of high-level civilizations. But Mandala Star is too idealistic. It is no longer the peaceful era of the Empire’s rule. If Mandala Star truly wants to cross that threshold, some high-level civilizations may not agree,” Zero’s mother seemed to be murmuring to herself, yet also reminding Xu Mo.

Xu Mo was rendered speechless upon hearing this. Does that mean death, no matter what?

Without development, they might be annihilated. With development, they might still be annihilated.

The collapse of order has led to a survival crisis for all planets.

That’s why Lucas Star’s initial establishment of the Star System Alliance is regarded as a very strategic move.

In this dark interstellar age, developing stealthily is the way to go.

“How did the Silver Star Empire rule the endless expanse back then?” Xu Mo asked softly, struggling to imagine the terrifying power necessary to govern countless planets.

“The Empire only needed to govern the high-level civilizations. High-level civilizations governed the mid-level ones, and mid-level civilizations oversaw the low-level ones, which was sufficient,” Zero’s mother said, glancing at Xu Mo.

Xu Mo nodded.

For now, he hasn’t even come into contact with high-level civilizations.

Yet, this only makes him more excited about his future interstellar journey.

After lunch, Xu Mo followed Master Qiong to the Cultivation Room.

Xu Mo felt a bit tense. He was aware of Master Qiong’s abilities, able to read his memories. If Master Qiong discovered something he shouldn’t know, would there be any accidents?

For instance, meeting a tragic death during the cultivation process isn’t impossible, right?

Xu Mo felt he was being somewhat hasty and shouldn’t have come.

He hoped that the old witch wouldn’t read his memories.

“Master Qiong, can I achieve the same as Zero, controlling others’ thoughts?” Xu Mo asked.

“No,” Master Qiong replied. “You and Zero are different. That’s her innate ability. Your innate ability is to absorb Source Power to enhance spiritual power and conduct spiritual attacks. It only gives you the ability to read others’ thoughts and provides a certain level of control, but cannot transform to absolute control like Zero.”

“Understood,” Xu Mo said aloud. It seems he was overthinking it.

“Are you ready?” Master Qiong asked him.

“Ready,” Xu Mo nodded.

The next moment, a violent sound exploded in his mind, like a mysterious spell, causing Xu Mo to feel severe pain in his head. Indeed, he found himself completely defenseless against Master Qiong. Recalling how Master Qiong effortlessly killed the S-class expert on the aircraft made it clear to him how wide the gap was. Now he was just an S-level.

If Master Qiong wanted to kill him, it would be effortless.

The old witch is indeed formidable.

As Xu Mo had this thought, his head exploded with a bang, nearly knocking him unconscious. He cursed inwardly, collected himself, and focused his mind on one thought.

Master Qiong, my teacher, one must respect the teacher and uphold moral principles, and in the future repay Master Qiong for her teachings.

Sure enough, after that, Xu Mo felt much better.

Although the final outcome was still fainting.

Xu Mo stayed in the castle for several days, but Zero’s mother seemed to guard against him like a thief. Xu Mo slept alone, though he had no other intentions. For Sister Butterfly, Xu Mo had familial love, affection, and desire, but for Zero, Xu Mo’s feelings were much simpler and purer.

After cultivating for a while, Xu Mo left the castle. Zero did not follow; Zero’s mother did not allow it. However, since they were both in Chuanxing City, meeting up wouldn’t be difficult.

……

Chuanxing City, Blue Star Energy Technology Group base.

In the air, Xu Mo and his party were patrolling above the base.

He looked down at the base, resembling a city of steel.

It’s hard to imagine, within less than half a year, Chuanxing City had built up an industrial city. People below were busy, different departments coordinating with each other in an orderly fashion.

Moreover, this is just one base among others.

Now, around Chuanxing City, as well as other cities, bases were rising up, requiring massive manpower and resources. The entire planet’s power was focused on developing Blue Star Energy Technology Group.

Given some years, they could definitely stand firmly within the Star System Alliance.

“The base’s production capacity is no longer an issue, but materials are somewhat lacking,” beside him, old Mr. Stark in armor walked alongside Xu Mo, with quite a few people patrolling with them.

“Exchange with other major planets,” Xu Mo said.

“We’ve been doing so. As the Group develops, we need to open trade across the entire Star System,” old Mr. Stark continued. Relying solely on Byron Star limits energy; in such times, developing blindly isn’t the solution.

“Hmm,” Xu Mo nodded. In the future, Byron Star needs its own Aerospace Union to open Star System trade; they have a lot to accomplish.

“Engine manufacturing technology is being researched. In the future, if we want to build our own warship, we’ll probably need more advanced materials.”

“One step at a time,” Xu Mo said aloud.

Building warships currently poses a challenge, with technology and top-notch materials needing to be overcome.

At this moment, someone connected to Stark. He answered and heard someone say: “Mr. Stark, the probe has sent back information; a warship is approaching Byron Star.”

Old Mr. Stark squinted his eyes and asked, “How many ships?”

“Only one detected so far,” the other party replied.

“Understood, proceed with probe tracking, and try not to let them discover us,” old Mr. Stark finished and hung up. He turned to Xu Mo and said, “There’s a warship approaching our Byron Star.”

After Byron Star developed detection technology and applied it to launched probes, signals coming from space could be detected, and a warship approaching Byron Star was identified.

“One ship?” Xu Mo showed a hint of strangeness. A single warship, if it were on the same level, was purely suicidal unless it was a top-tier warship. However, such a level of warship shouldn’t come to their Byron Star, right?

Of course, it’s also possible the other party doesn’t know they can be detected. Byron Star’s development speed has been quite terrifying.

“Yes, further investigation is underway,” Stark said.

Xu Mo nodded and began to contact Qiu Yuan, preparing to give the warship a surprise. If the warship truly harbors hostility towards their Byron Star, then they won’t be polite.

If you come from afar, you’re a guest; of course, we’ll have to confiscate you!

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