It’s like running a company. Everyone knows what decisions are best for the company’s development, but in a situation of internal strife, the company will still make foolish decisions.
Because for the "individual," they care not about the company’s strength but maximizing their own interests. Even if it leads to the company’s bankruptcy, they are willing to give the competitor a push from behind!
Everyone talks about reviving civilization, but they are the ones accelerating its decline!
Bai Ningxiang has long lost hope in the revival of the Black Sea Civilization.
"None of us need to attack each other." Bai Ningxiang said with a tense face, "For years, how many of the civilization’s resources have been invested in affiliated civilizations, and for what purpose, I think there’s no need to elaborate."
"As for the matters concerning the Blue Star Civilization, let’s leave it at that for now. The specifics will be discussed later depending on the situation." Bai Jia stated, "This meeting ends here."
The meeting adjourned, and everyone left their separate ways.
In the Iceberg Investigation Association, Bai Shizao complained, "Bai Jia is no longer capable of leading the Civilization Council; none of those elders listen to him!"
"From the day the affiliated civilizations were born, all of this was destined!" Bai Ningxiang said, "Resource division from within the civilization, invested into the affiliated civilizations. Each of these elders wants to be the leader of a new civilization."
"The Great Elder represented the conservative forces within the Black Sea Civilization, which are now declining. Our future days will be even more difficult."
Bai Yao analyzed, "The destruction of this reconnaissance fleet indeed places us in danger! The other elders will certainly stir up this issue within the civilization!"
"At that time, many will accuse us of causing the civilization to suffer losses."
Bai Shizao was even more direct, "These people will definitely force the Civilization Council to dissolve the Iceberg Investigation Association and divide our resources!"
"Even the Great Elder is hesitating. He is observing whether the Blue Star Civilization is worth additional investment."
"In other words, this war of the Blue Star Civilization not only concerns themselves but also affects our status!"
He Xingzhou never thought that their war with the Venus and Mercury Insect Races would be related to the future of a major force of the Black Sea Civilization.
If they fail, the Iceberg Investigation Association will face tremendous internal pressure, get dissolved, and have their resources divided by other forces.
If they succeed, the Iceberg Investigation Association will gain greater influence within the civilization.
"We are completely tied to the Blue Star Civilization!" Bai Shizao said helplessly, "Now we can only hope they can work a miracle!"
In the Solar System, He Xingzhou had just learned of the events that took place in the Southern River Three Star System.
"When it rains, it pours. A slow ship also meets a headwind!" He Xingzhou sighed, "Trouble really doesn’t come alone!"
Bai Ningxiang said to him, "The Southern River Civilization and the Sirius Civilization are already preparing their fleets. The Southern River Civilization’s conventional warship is an L5 level space battleship; the Sirius Civilization’s conventional warship is L6 level."
"That was the situation before."
"I estimate that with the help of the Maoshi Star Union, their conventional warship capabilities should reach L7 level. With the support of the Maoshi Star Union, they also possess L9 level Star Destroyers."
"It’s certain that the two civilizations will assemble their fleets, converge, and attack the Solar System."
"If you cannot defeat the Zerg, the outcome goes without saying. If you win narrowly, the Black Sea Civilization won’t be able to help much more. By then, if the Maoshi Star Union deploys second-level civilization weapons, you won’t stand a chance either."
"So you not only have to win, but win beautifully, win spectacularly!"
He Xingzhou also felt immense pressure. Just achieving victory was no small feat, and to win grandly, the difficulty multiplied!
"I’ll do my best!" He Xingzhou said.
"We will be observing the war in the Solar System," Bai Ningxiang said. "Not only the members of our Iceberg Investigation Association, but the elders of the Black Sea Civilization will also be watching!"
"You must win!" Bai Ningxiang placed all her hopes on He Xingzhou.
The outcome of this war would also determine her future fate.
Today she dared to clash with other elders in the Civilization Council. If the Iceberg Investigation Association collapses, she fears she will become a prisoner! Accused as a criminal of civilization!
In the laboratory, He Xingzhou had already designed the first-generation space resonance weapon.
It includes an impact resonance frequency measurer, which can determine the target’s resonance frequency upon impact.
A resonance initiator and terminator, capable of creating resonance.
A phase amplifier, which can accelerate the generation and spread of resonance.
These three things combined form what He Xingzhou designed as the "Space Resonance Torpedo."
It’s similar to a suckerfish in the ocean. Once it attacks a target, it first performs kinetic impact, and after obtaining the target’s resonance frequency, it attaches itself to the target to create resonance.
If the target cannot weaken the resonance effect in time, even a super fortress made of steel will shatter in a short time!
"Immediately have the military factory manufacture samples for testing!" He Xingzhou sent the design drawings to the military factory.
"Blueprints received, currently under development and manufacturing!" The military factory promptly replied.
Just as He Xingzhou was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Commander Luo An of space defense sent an urgent message: "Chief Commander, the Venus and Mercury Insect Races have mobilized. The Venus Insect Clan is heading towards the Blue Star Civilization, and the Mercury Insect Race is moving towards Mars."
"Their speed is about ten percent of the speed of light, and without acceleration, the Venus Insect Clan can reach Blue Star within an hour!"