The evolution of insect swarms from XNUMX million years ago

Chapter 340 A Tragedy Caused by a Detector

"Dang~"

If the belly of the shuttle is filled with air or any medium that can transmit sound, then at this moment, this crisp sound will surely echo throughout the space and will not dissipate for a long time.

Unfortunately, the interior is also a vacuum environment, and the sound can only be transmitted between the shell and the filling of the detector, so Lin Yi can only imagine how pleasant the crisp sound is through the vibration waves. At this time, only four words emerged in his mind-no, buddy.

This detector has no black technology at all. How could it deserve the same treatment as the "strong interaction material" comparable to the degenerate state of neutrons and be hit so hard.
But there is no time to worry about these now. Inside, the imaginal disc-like structure begins to proliferate rapidly, and gradually forms various tissues and organs specific to this environment, preparing for further communication with the other party.

"The shell material does not seem to be pure metal. It is mixed with a lot of special ingredients. Its strength should be no less than that of traditional alloys."

"It's quite strange. And these surface structures look like a layer of scales like those of mechanical bones? The composition seems to be somewhat different from the main body."

"These structures seem to be able to change the reflection of light through a series of fine-tuning, resulting in changes and fine-tuning of the reflected color. It is very likely that the other spacecraft also has such structures, which allows it to suddenly appear in the optical band."

"But does this structure and the overall appearance place too much emphasis on bionics, even sacrificing some cost-effectiveness?"

"I can't figure out the detailed structure of the device yet, but judging from the details, the arrangement is very strange. What on earth did the other party store inside?"

Sound and light signals were transmitted to each other, and also transmitted to the surface of Moria and the front through short-range radio signals, allowing all relevant personnel to engage in intense discussions together.

However, the various strange structures of this probe are still difficult to explain. After all, no one would believe that a civilization with the ability to travel between stars would give up cost-effectiveness simply for some strange pursuit.

"So could it be that this detector is not some ultimate bionics product, but is simply a living organism?"

Until a signal was transmitted to the consciousness of all the people involved in the discussion again, which changed the situation - after all, this hypothesis, although it could indeed explain the problem, was too bold.

"If it is a living organism, regardless of whether biological materials can reach such a level, how long would it take for disordered evolution to evolve such a highly specialized structure without demand?"

"This structure is inherently detrimental to the inheritance of genetic material and goes against instinct, unless it is deliberately edited and manipulated, but..."

Various signals were mixed together, but the only light signals coming from the pair of degenerate appendages on the head of the highest commander of the exploration fleet remained dull and silent, and even took on a color that represented a solemn emotion.

"Such a life form would require a superb ability to manipulate genetic material, is it really possible?"

The discussion continued, and the light signal on the Supreme Commander's head appendage changed again, as if to represent that he had finally made a decision. Then, a simple word was transmitted along with the change of sound and light signals.

"Have."

The light signals of various colors changed in unison. Although they were still different, everyone could read similar meanings among them - surprise, shock, and even horror. Only a few people seemed to have made some connection. "You mean, seven?"

Someone was the first to react, but the light signals on the pair of degenerate appendages on the head also underwent a series of drastic changes at the same time, flickering unsteadily. In addition to the original shock, there was even some fear.

"Yes, the real culprit of the Colony Planet No. 7 incident." Heavy words were spoken along with a light signal that also represented heavy emotions. "According to the intelligence we have obtained so far, they are indeed mainly engaged in production and life with a purely biological structure rather than a mechanical structure."

The fungal carpet tissue proliferated rapidly. Inside the detector structure, after the core imaginal disc structures completed their pupation, a large number of special fungal carpet individuals began to extend outward through the exoskeleton layer, preparing to gradually spread out on the ground.

This series of extended fungal mat proliferation structures will serve as a huge display screen, using the method that Lin Yi had already used to project clear light signals into the belly of the shuttle, which will then be received by the opponent's optical observation structure.

As for the acoustic signal, since there is no medium for transmission inside, it can only be transmitted in the form of radio signals and converted by the other party. However, considering the technical level of both parties, Lin Yi felt that it was probably not a problem.

"Beginning the signal synchronization transmission test. The signal has been sent by the detector. Please reply if you receive it. Please reply if you receive it."

The light came on, and two lines of words written in Ezki language, "Did you receive? If you did, please reply," appeared on the display screen structure formed by the fungal mat tissue. If the other party did not receive the radio signal in the first time, the light signal would not be missed.

"Beginning the signal synchronization transmission test, the signal has been sent by the detector, please reply if you receive it"

Before the other party replies, the same signal will continue to be transmitted to prevent accidents. In the Tianyuan Four System, a series of individuals on the Dikla star also contacted the remnants of the Fifth Exploration Fleet who had been waiting for a long time and prepared to make contact.

However, at the same time as all this happened, the observation compound eyes of the reconnaissance star scorpion keenly captured that the movements of the enemy's escort ships had changed. Even the huge spherical main weapon turret at the bow of the ship was faintly turning.

"Who or what are you?"

But then, such a radio signal came out from the opponent's warship, which made Lin Yi stunned again - after all, he had given a very clear answer to this question at the very beginning.

"I've said it before, we are from the Blue Blood Scorpion Civilization, and we are here to search for him on behalf of the remnants of Ezki's Fifth Exploration Fleet."

"Let's be frank. Do you have anything to do with the incident on Colony Planet No. 7? Was it you who caused the destruction of the mother civilization this time?"

Before Lin Yi finished speaking, another radio signal came from afar. But its content made Lin Yi feel like a string of ellipsis appeared above his head, or a question mark silently appeared.

Perhaps he knew a little about the demise of the Ezkimu civilization, but it had nothing to do with him. As for the question of whether there was a colony on Planet No. 7 or not, he felt as if he was being asked about the whereabouts of his apprentice. The only answer he could give was four simple words.

"I don't know!"

(End of this chapter)