Light Speed ​​War

Chapter 88: Those Despicable Insects

"Who exactly are you people?" At the Sand Star Empire fleet base meeting, Sand Star Empire fleet commander-in-chief Muko directly asked Zhou Yuan.

“We, as you can see from our appearance, are naturally human, only more technologically advanced than you.”

"Humans on Earth, your ability to move stars is truly astonishing. You know, our scientists failed 69 times." Zhou Yuan began to notice this young, handsome boy with curly hair.

"You must be Peak. It's nice to meet you."

How do you know my name?

“Pike, that’s irrelevant. I’m Zhou Yuan, she’s Wei Shan, and this is Princess Lefia.”

"Princess?"

"Yes. Our Imperial Princess Lefia."

"You say your homeland was attacked by the Zerg, but your fleet is so powerful, I don't understand how you couldn't withstand the Zerg attack?"

"Our home was destroyed more than 1,300 years ago. We and our companions were forced to wander and hide throughout the galaxy."

“Oh, I’m sorry. It’s really impressive that you’ve developed so quickly in just over 1,300 years.” Peak pondered for a moment.

"Yes. The desire and drive for revenge compels us to work twice as hard and make even greater sacrifices."

"Zhou Yuan, Wei Shan, thank you for your unwavering loyalty to the Empire. I will repay you many times over." Lefia was also getting into character.

“Princess, this is what we should do,” Wei Shan replied.

"To be honest, we are very interested in your technology for moving stars. How can we exchange it for this technology?" Muko expressed strong desire.

"Commander-in-Chief, this technology requires breakthroughs in materials and engineering. Even if they provide us with the technology, it will still take us a great deal of time. I already understand the principles behind this technology. In time, we will be able to build teleportation portals that can also transport stars."

Zhou Yuan couldn't help but become interested in this handsome and confident young man from the Sand Star.

“Peak, I saw the news. It’s said that you’ve discovered a method for navigating across river systems. We’d love to know too.”

Peak glanced furtively at Muko, who shook his head.

"Oh, this method is not yet mature; it's just an idea of ​​mine."

"Actually, I know even if you don't say it."

"Really? Then tell me about it."

“Hmm.” Zhou Yuan looked directly at Peak. “You’re very smart, and a bit arrogant, aren’t you? Your idea of ​​intergalactic travel is based on hyperspace. You need a lot of energy to achieve this hyperspace, but obtaining a lot of energy is beyond your technological capabilities. Isn’t that right?”

"My God, how did you know?!"

"Hehe, Peak, he's the worm in your stomach, you know," Lefia couldn't help but interject, startling Peak.

"Worms in the stomach?" Peak and Muko couldn't help but shudder. You see, everyone in the Sand Star Empire hates worms. Even three- or four-year-old children would stomp on a worm if they encountered one.

"Zhou Yuan, do you have a way to obtain a large amount of energy?" Mu Ke tapped the table lightly, as if reminding people of the key point of the discussion.

“Commander-in-Chief, Peak, you must know that even if everyone can travel across galaxies, it will not be peaceful in other star systems. Just like in this star system, there will be struggles and wars everywhere.”

“You’re right, but with the ability to travel across galaxies, we can explore the universe.”

"Really? Peak, do you know how big the universe is?"

"The universe is very, very large, but as long as we exist for one day, we can run for one day. The universe will eventually come to an end."

"I admire you. I'm afraid you'll never even reach the edge of the universe before you can run out of steam," Lefia retorted mockingly to Peak.

"Princess, I can't run anymore. I still have my children and grandchildren to worry about."

"Oh, you're really taking this seriously."

"Excuse me, do you know anything about globular clusters?" Zhou Yuan finally asked.

“Globular clusters? That’s the most mysterious and terrifying place in our galaxy.” Muko cleared his throat, his voice trembling.

“Many civilizations have strict prohibitions against approaching or exploring that place. Even powerful civilizations like Gorda, Koru, Nilo, Yada, and the Divine Child forbid their own people from venturing into the Globular Cluster,” Peak said, his expression also tense. “It is said that several civilizations once sent fleets to investigate the Globular Cluster, but none of them returned. I suggest you give up this idea.”

"I see, thanks for the reminder." Zhou Yuan pondered some of Peak's words. "By the way, you just mentioned the powerful civilizations of Gorda, Koru, Nilo, Yada, and the Divine Child. Are these five civilizations very powerful?"

"These are the five powerful beings we know of so far. They all have the power to destroy the world. These five civilizations are each ruling their own territory and are constantly fighting each other. Of course, there may be other powerful civilizations as well. Our star system is just too big."

“Yes, it’s too big,” Zhou Yuan agreed.

"Princess, what are your plans next? Where are you going?" Muko asked Lefia.

"Hmm, maybe we should find a planet to settle on."

"Princess, we have many planets, why don't you stay here for the time being?"

"Commander-in-Chief, thank you, but I still have comrades searching for those wretched Zerg. I need to rejoin them."

"Companions? How many?" Peak seemed to become somewhat wary.

"To be honest, we've deployed over a hundred fleets this time, all to completely wipe out those wretched insects." Zhou Yuan began using telepathy to teach Lefia how to handle this tricky problem.

"Princess, I thought there were many more. A hundred-plus fleets probably won't be enough to completely eradicate the insects. Why don't we join forces and eliminate them together?"

"How far have the insects spread now?"

"Those five powerful civilizations were fighting amongst themselves and completely ignored the insects, which allowed the wretched insects to expand their colonies so rapidly. Once an insect spore lands on a planet, they multiply like crazy. What's even more terrifying is that the insects have now mastered the technology to move planets and use warp drive."

"What?" Zhou Yuan and the other two were quite surprised this time.

“Yes, you heard me right. The Commander-in-Chief means that the Zerg are already capable of warp drive across an entire planet.” Peak’s tone seemed somewhat dejected. “One day, this entire star system will be taken over by the Zerg, and that’s no exaggeration.”

"If the Zerg gain the ability to travel across galaxies, what will become of them? Will the entire universe belong to them?" Zhou Yuan immediately realized the danger posed by the Zerg and the seriousness of the situation.

"Perhaps it really is possible. It is precisely because of the Zerg's terrifying ability to reproduce and expand that we have no choice but to consider leaving this star system," Muko said with a sense of helplessness.

"Commander-in-Chief, can't we unite with other advanced civilizations to wipe out the Zerg?" Zhou Yuan suggested.

"We'd like to do that too, but our words carry no weight. Only those with absolute power have a voice."

"Yes, might makes right."

“We must unite the five major civilizations to wipe out the Zerg,” Lefia suddenly blurted out.

"What? Princess, are you crazy?" Muko and Pike could hardly believe their ears.

"Hmph, if the five great civilizations don't listen to us, we'll make them suffer the consequences."

Mukherjee and Peak were completely dumbfounded this time.

“Princess, please don’t do this. Otherwise, our entire clan will be wiped out.”

"Princess, let's think this through carefully and not act impulsively," Wei Shan reminded her.

"Yeah, I just can't stand those arrogant guys who think it's none of their business."

"Commander-in-Chief, how about this? I suggest our two families unite first. Princess, what do you think?"

"Brother Zhou, I'll listen to you. From now on, you're in charge of this matter. I trust you to handle things."

"Thank you princess."

“Alright, then let’s join forces and wipe out the insects together.” Muko was delighted, and Peak was overjoyed as well.

"Commander-in-Chief, Peak, let's go back and summon our comrades."

"Alright. We will provide two new planets for you to settle on."

"Thank you, Commander-in-Chief." Then Zhou Yuan, Wei Shan, and Lefia suddenly disappeared.

“Commander-in-Chief, I always felt that they were not simple.” Peak said bluntly.

“Yes, I felt that too.” Muko sighed. “Pike, at least they are human, and we were sitting with them. I don’t think they meant us any harm, which is better than those nasty bugs eating us.”

"I hope they mean no harm. Commander-in-Chief, their technology is far ahead of ours; even their warships are many, many years more advanced than ours."

“Peak, don’t you always say that technology will explode? In the past hundred years, haven’t we also achieved amazing results? I believe that in time, we will also develop to an even higher level.”

"I hope so. I'll go to the Academy of Sciences first; there are still quite a few issues there that I need to resolve."

"Thank you for your hard work. I need to arrange a welcoming ceremony, and I also need to inform the Protoss about the two new planets."

As soon as Zhou Yuan and his two companions arrived at the 7th Fleet, the Joint Fleet immediately held a holographic conference.

"The Zerg have already mastered warp drive?" The commanders were still skeptical.

"If they can travel across galaxies, wouldn't that be a catastrophe for all galaxies?"

"George, I will have the Sand Star people provide a few Zerg samples so that the Imperial Academy of Sciences can develop and produce a large number of replicants, specifically designed to counter the Zerg. These replicants can either eliminate or devour the Zerg. The Zerg are numerous, and our replicants should not be underestimated."

"Hmm, that's a good idea."

"Combat modules, drones, intelligent robots, mech warriors, and metal-devouring replicants all need to be mass-produced. There are many advanced civilizations in this star system, and they are fiercely fighting each other. We can gain a certain advantage by relying on numbers."

“Hmm, it seems we need to slow down our actions on the globular cluster.” George immediately instructed his adjutant, “Jones, report to the Earth Empire and the Lunar Empire that our plans need to be adjusted slightly.”

"Yes."

A month later, seven hundred extra-large transport ships, fully loaded with combat modules, drones, intelligent robots, mech warriors, metal-devouring replicants, replicants that eliminate or devour the insectoid race, and Star Luo warships, joined the Allied Fleet under the escort of ten fleets of the Earth Empire.

"Sand Star Empire, this is the Earth Empire's joint fleet. We have already rendezvoused and will arrive in half an hour."

"Earth Empire, this is Sand Star Empire, a warm welcome to you, our close allies."

George Zhou Yuan and the others naturally understood the word "intimate," indicating that the Sand Star Empire had at least shown its sincerity.

The Earth-Moon Joint Fleet, comprising 110 fleets, leaped out of warp space and sailed in a mighty procession toward the planetary city of the Sand Star Empire.