In the center of the conference hall, there are seven seats occupied by the seven governors of the Maoshi Star Civilization, all present for this meeting.
The newly appointed leader of the Southern River Civilization, Kedel, was the first to lodge a complaint, saying: "Esteemed sirs and fellow colleagues. Recently, the expansion speed of the Blue Star Civilization has been too rapid, which is seriously impacting our security and interstellar trade!"
"In the past thirty years, they have occupied the Solar System and eight nearby Star Systems, and this speed is still accelerating!"
"Look at the Star Map!"
Kedel unfurled the Star Map, showing that the Star Systems near the Blue Star Civilization were either occupied by them or had Research Ships exploring them.
The Southern River Civilization and the Sky Eagle Civilization were almost surrounded by them.
"How can they expand so quickly?" The representatives began to discuss among themselves.
"Eight Star Systems, give them a few more hundred years, and wouldn’t they occupy over a hundred Star Systems?"
"We cannot let them continue ; our civilizations are nearby, and sooner or later, there will be friction with them!"
"The rapid expansion of the Blue Star Civilization also poses a threat to the main civilization."
The seven governors of the Maoshi Star Civilization frowned slightly; indeed, the interests of the Blue Star Civilization had begun to affect them.
Qing Gu spoke: "You are right, we certainly cannot let the Blue Star Civilization expand so rapidly without checks and balances."
Zi Gu spoke: "The Orion Royal Court intends to win over the Blue Star Civilization; if we rashly intervene, the Marquis will undoubtedly be displeased. The Star Trading Group also has connections with them and might help in a war."
Bi Gu spoke: "That’s true, but the Blue Star Civilization hasn’t joined us yet. They are now wavering between us and the Star Trading Group, merely seeking more benefits."
"We should also give them a little reminder to let them know how to choose!"
The other governors exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.
Jiang Gu said: "On the surface, we will not take action. Recently, star thieves have been rampant, so everyone should be careful."
With those words, everyone understood.
They would not take action openly but could disguise themselves as star thieves to rob and attack them. Star thieves are often wandering civilizations, not belonging to any force. This way, they could curb the expansion of the Blue Star Civilization and warn them to make a decision quickly.
"Ruger, don’t let us down this time!" Jiang Gu reminded.
"Rest assured, this time I will not err!" Ruger stood up and said.
After the meeting ended, Ruger and a few representatives stayed behind.
They were from the affiliated civilizations of the Maoshi Star Civilization, all second-level civilizations, several being 2.4-level civilizations, but none reaching 2.5-level or above.
The Maoshi Star Civilization had only recently become a Level 3 Civilization, and whether in Antimatter Reactor Technology, Warp Speed Engines, or Antimatter Weapons, they naturally would not share with the affiliated civilizations.
They aimed to maintain the technological superiority of the main civilization.
Thus, the strongest in the affiliated civilizations, the Bessel Civilization, was only a 2.4-level civilization.
Ruger looked at the others and said: "Gentlemen, the arrival of the Blue Star Civilization poses an even greater threat to us. The area of the Blue Star Civilization should have been our extraterrestrial colony!" Official source is novel fire.net
"Now, with the authority of the main civilization and without the Black Sea Civilization to aid them, you can act freely!"
"As long as we do not attract intervention from more advanced civilizations, achieve whatever goals you set out to achieve!"
Ruger was filled with hatred toward the Blue Star Civilization, having suffered several setbacks with them.
With this opportunity, he would certainly not let it slip away.
Everyone nodded and said: "We will prepare right away!"
Ruger reminded: "Everyone, be serious, and show your strength! The Blue Star Civilization is also very strong, with a super weapon present in the Solar System. So do not blindly enter the Solar System; uproot the Blue Star Civilization’s forces in the other Star Systems!"
"No problem! With star thieves rampant, it’s not our fault!" They laughed, feeling quite confident.
The Blue Star Civilization is just a second-level civilization but has caught the attention of the Orion Royal Court and shares the same status as the Maoshi Star Civilization.
These civilizations felt quite indignant, having become second-level civilizations sooner and possessing more sub-light-speed battleships, with more complete scientific and technological facilities, deserving better treatment than the Blue Star Civilization.
This opportunity was also a chance to prove themselves and strike against the Blue Star Civilization.
Thus, five second-level civilizations discussed and went back to prepare their fleets, each disguising themselves as star thieves outside the Solar System of the Blue Star Civilization.
Blue Star Civilization, Uranus Space City.
This was a space city, constructed in the shape of a sugar cube with a transparent protective cover, housing a recently built Antimatter Research Institute by humans.
He Xingzhou was contemplating the control of the Antimatter Reactor here, as the energy released by the annihilation of matter and antimatter particles was terrifying. If it could not be effectively controlled, it would lead to a huge disaster.
"Antimatter Reactor No. 1, the 140th annihilation reaction experiment, starts." Following He Xingzhou’s command, the magnetic trap in the reactor opened, allowing antimatter to swiftly disperse and contact with normal matter, thus mutually annihilating.
The energy released was countless times stronger than nuclear fusion, which was converted into thermal energy, mechanical energy, electrical energy, and more through the energy converter.
"The reaction is stable, and next time we can continue to increase the mass of antimatter." He Xingzhou observed the situation throughout, as they were becoming mature in controlling the Antimatter Reactor.
In a few more years, they might be able to manufacture Antimatter Reactors for military and commercial use.