"In the process of engaging in a war with a certain civilization, it was defeated. The entire civilization began to decline, and the civilization that attacked them continues to hunt them down. So the Black Sea Civilization has been trying to find ways to prolong its existence."
"Originally, with their strength, the Maoshi Star Union would not dare to offend them. But now, the Maoshi Star Union is actually intending to attack them, trying to obtain some of the remaining advanced technology of the Black Sea Civilization."
"So that’s how it is," He Xingzhou understood after thinking it over; the Black Sea Civilization is nurturing these affiliated civilizations just to seek refuge.
"The enemy of my enemy can be a collaborator. Since the Black Sea Civilization already has conflicts with the Maoshi Star Union, I am more confident in this negotiation," He Xingzhou said approvingly, "Well done."
Wen Heng smiled wryly, "This is merely intelligence bought from the trading hall. No civilization has yet formed an alliance of friendship with us, I’m ashamed to say."
"This has nothing to do with you," He Xingzhou said, "Weak nations have no diplomacy; the same is true for small civilizations. When we become stronger, naturally many civilizations will come to us for alliances or offer us information."
"I hope that day comes soon," Wen Heng said.
He Xingzhou waited for a few hours before meeting Bai Ningxiang.
She still appeared petite and exquisite, but her figure was impressive, her white fishtail floating in the space of the Virtual Universe.
He Xingzhou got straight to the point and said, "We discovered the Maoshi Star Union’s Space Reconnaissance Ship, it was destroyed by the Zerg."
"So soon?" Hearing He Xingzhou’s words, Bai Ningxiang’s expression changed, "This disrupts my plan."
"They must have already determined that both you and the Zerg are in the Solar System, and will soon dispatch a fleet to attack you!"
"That’s correct," He Xingzhou said, "We currently lack the capability to stop them. That’s why I want to ask for your help to balance the situation a bit."
"This is difficult for me..." Bai Ningxiang gently stroked her forehead with golden water patterns, looking troubled.
He Xingzhou said, "Regarding the Blue Star Civilization’s situation, there’s nothing I need to hide from you that you don’t already know. Right now, we need to focus on dealing with the Mars Zerg!"
"Our interests are aligned!"
"Aligned with whom?" Bai Ningxiang retorted, "Whatever the Blue Star Civilization does won’t affect the Black Sea Civilization."
"Who knows for sure?" He Xingzhou shrugged and said, "I don’t know why you want us to destroy the Jupiter Zerg, but I suspect it has a lot to do with the Black Sea Civilization."
"Jupiter’s mass is the largest among all planets in the Solar System, which means its resources are also the most abundant. If any planet in the Solar System were to give rise to a Planet Devourer, it would certainly be on Jupiter!"
"Dealing with the Jupiter Zerg is equivalent to dealing with the Zerg of the entire Solar System! You know our situation. Dealing with the Zerg is already difficult; having an alien civilization fleet intervene at this point would render all our previous efforts in vain."
Floating opposite He Xingzhou, Bai Ningxiang said, "Telling me this is useless. Personally, I am more willing to trust you and help you, but I can’t convince others to feel the same way."
"So?" He Xingzhou knew that she must have a suggestion.
"So you must prove your strength," Bai Ningxiang said, "The interstellar construction conference’s newcomer competition is too far off; it will take at least thirty to fifty years for you to prove your potential."
"By then, the Blue Star Civilization may be extinct."
"If you can completely eliminate the Mars Zerg within three years, I can find a way to persuade our organization’s members to help you contain the Maoshi Star Union, preventing them from easily attacking the Solar System."
"Three years?" He Xingzhou pondered, realizing it would be challenging.
Bai Ningxiang continued, "The Maoshi Star Union’s members need time to prepare for war and assemble their fleet, which will take roughly this amount of time."
"All right!" He Xingzhou agreed readily, "Then three years it is; within three years, we will definitely eradicate the Mars Zerg!"
"I’ll be watching!" Bai Ningxiang said.
He Xingzhou immediately returned to start preparations.
"Start mass-building L2-grade Space Reconnaissance Ships and Escort Ships right away and begin constructing Space Destroyers!"
He Xingzhou then began designing Space Cruisers and more advanced weapons.
Within three years, they certainly couldn’t produce a large number of Space Cruisers. He Xingzhou only needed to build a few to use as command ships for the fleet!
Meanwhile, Bai Ningxiang also returned to the Black Sea Civilization’s interior.
Though she spoke casually to He Xingzhou, the reality was not so simple.
From the beginning, the Black Sea Civilization had not taken the Blue Star Civilization seriously. Not only is the Blue Star Civilization weak, but it is also not one of their affiliated civilizations. In their position, humanity would not be willing to help the Blue Star Civilization either.
The Black Sea Civilization’s world is a large rocky planet.
Its surface is not rock but an endless deep sea!
In the universe, if a star is positioned just right from a constant star and contains a lot of water resources, it becomes an ocean planet.
The Blue Star is an ocean planet, but its oceans are still in their infancy compared to the Black Sea Civilization!
The surface of the Black Sea Civilization’s planet is enveloped by oceans over ten thousand meters deep!
The deepest part of the Blue Star is only the average depth here! On this planet, apart from artificial floating islands, there is not a single piece of land!
Because the ocean is so deep, the water here appears black, not blue! Thus, in the Virtual Universe, their name is translated as the Black Sea Civilization.