Age of Cataclysm: I can light up the technology tree

"Silicon Ray, we're almost there."

Lu Yongchang sent a tachyon message to the silicon rays accompanying him.

In order not to be noticed, during the journey in 1800, Zero was responsible for almost all interactions with the silicon rays.

Of course, the awakened duty personnel will also check every message sent multiple times to avoid unexpected situations.

[Yes, it’s almost there. 】

In the holographic projection, the silicon ray swings its pectoral fins, skillfully "catching" the blue giant star that "flies out" from the People's Union's small universe, and plunges into it.

[The Secor civilization has received the tachyon broadcast I sent and responded. 】

Lu Yongchang's eyes moved slightly.

During their journey in 1800, Silicon Ray also briefly introduced them to the eighth-level silicon-based civilization, Secor Civilization, located in the M87 galaxy.

It was promoted to the eighth-level civilization 20,000 years ago, and it can be regarded as a very young eighth-level civilization.

In terms of strength...

According to Silicon Ray, the opponent's technological strength is very good and ranks high in the Silicon Alliance.

As for actual combat power...

I don’t know why, Silicon Ray didn’t elaborate.

[A bad news. 】The message from Silicon Ray continued to come, 【The Pastoralists are determined to fight with the sweeper civilization this time, and the M87 galaxy is now in a state of chaos. 】

When he saw this message, Lu Yongchang's heart sank.

"Our supplies have reached the cordon."

"No matter how chaotic the interior of the M87 galaxy is, we must go inside."

Lu Yongchang's expression was very serious. At this moment, he was even ready to be involved in the war.

but……

The silicon ray in the projection raised its tail and scratched its head, and responded very easily: [I know you are in a hurry, but don't be anxious yet. 】

[I haven’t finished speaking yet. 】

[There is also good news. 】

[As of now, because the Secor civilization is an eighth-level civilization, the pastoralists and sweepers have not taken action against the neutral faction. 】

【so……】

[Secor civilization can protect us. 】

Lu Yongchang suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, and his heart suddenly relaxed.

What followed was a deep sense of helplessness.

In the past 1800 years, who taught the silicon ray to talk like this? !

other side.

Fang Xu, who had just gotten up from the hibernation cabin, sneezed several times.

He looked at the milky white fog gradually dissipating in the hibernation cabin with a suspicious look on his face.

Have you ever heard of anyone being allergic to this stuff?

Is he the lucky one?

With a stern look on his face, he quickly called up the monitoring data of the hibernation cabin and checked it carefully.

Good health, nothing unusual.

It appeared to be an accident.

He shrugged and turned off the holographic projection in front of him with a nonchalant wave of his hand.

…

Time passes gradually.

As the light of the M87 galaxy gradually became brighter and the density of surrounding matter began to gradually increase, a wave of space-time fluctuations came from directly in front of the fleet.

A wormhole structure is gradually taking shape.

Looking at the data fluctuations presented in the holographic projection, Lu Yongchang couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

The size and stability of the wormhole in front of me even exceeds the wormhole opened with the first-generation device of the [Tenth Empire].

Silicon Ray was really right.

From this perspective alone, the technical level of the Secor civilization is indeed quite good.

Under the "watch" of the silicon rays and the human fleet, the wormhole gradually stabilized.

Then, a dozen "lump" starships with strange shapes slowly sailed out from it.

Lu Yongchang's eyes suddenly widened.

Judging from the scale, they should be the same model of starship.

But...the appearance and structure of each starship are very different.

This strange scene far exceeded Lu Yongchang's imagination.

He couldn't understand this alternative starship style.

Theoretically speaking, for the needs of war, starships are generally standardized. Irregular-shaped starships with different shapes like the Secor civilization will greatly increase the difficulty of maintenance and manufacturing.

Before Lu Yongchang could figure out the reason, the tachyon broadcast came.

Looking at the large pile of strange-shaped "living bodies" in the holographic projection, Lu Yongchang suddenly fell into silence.

He turned his head and glanced at the silicon ray in the holographic projection.

He suddenly felt that the appearance of the silicon ray was quite pleasing to the eye.

"This thing..."

Fang Xu's eyes twitched slightly and he lowered his voice and said, "Why does it feel a bit like a sponge-like creature on the earth?"

Lu Yongchang was stunned for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

Don't say it, don't say it!

The universe is full of wonders!

Fungal organisms can develop civilizations, so what if there is one more sponge civilization?

Lu Yongchang silently comforted himself in his heart.

Of course, this does not mean that he can accept this extremely chaotic look.

only……

People under the eaves have to bow their heads.

"What the hell? What the hell is this?"

Just as Lu Yongchang was struggling there, Lu Siyuan's voice came from behind.

He subconsciously raised his head and looked into the holographic projection.

I saw a slender, translucent thread-like object slowly protruding from the body of the creature whose organs could not be distinguished.

This translucent thread-like object pierced directly into the console in front of it.

The next moment.

The linear object began to flicker with light.

At the same time, Zero also received pieces of tachyon information.

[Silicon Ray, first time meeting, hello. 】

[Enroget Civilization, first meeting, hello. 】

【……】

This familiar scene immediately touched some memories in Lu Yongchang's mind.

"Light...fiber optic communication?"

Lu Yongchang's eyes widened again, his lips moved slightly, and he sighed: "I'm going to go..."

Forget about electrical signals and electromagnetic wave signals.

How come the physical optical fiber communication is even implemented? !

[Secor Civilization and Enroget Civilization say hello to you. 】

Seeing that Silicon Ray was already chatting with the other party, Lu Yongchang quickly recovered from the shock and sent a hello message to the other party.

[Enroget Civilization. 】

【I know you are very...】

After the sponge-like creature was silent for a while, it gave an adjective: [A very interesting little guy. 】

[This is the first time I have seen an alliance-style civilization composed of silicon-based and carbon-based organisms. 】

【Interesting, very interesting. 】

Lu Yongchang's eyes twitched again.

How should he answer this?

In the end, Silicon Ray helped him out: [Dear Secor Civilization, our material reserves are seriously insufficient. 】

In simple words…

I'm hungry!

【……】

Obviously, the Secor civilization did not expect that the silicon ray would do such a thing.

[Follow me, the neutral civilizations in the M87 galaxy are all concentrated in the same area, and the star density there should be much higher than the Andromeda galaxy. 】

[The war between the Sweepers and the Pastoralists intentionally avoids this area. You will be safe. 】