Chapter 335: Civilization Levels

This exchange revealed a great deal of information.

First, it verified one of Li Qingsong’s earlier theories.

For those civilizations that failed to survive the Demon Eye Tribulation and were transformed into Demon Eyes, there must be different levels corresponding to their varying degrees of development.

Just like orthodox intelligent civilizations, there should be Electroweak Level Demon Eyes, followed by Strong Core, Gravity, and so on.

Furthermore, analyzing the conversation, it seemed that after the Gravity Civilization stage came Dark Force.

‘I wonder what this Dark Force is? Dark matter, dark energy? That would make sense.’

Above Dark Force was Space Civilization.

So, the ranking of the different civilization levels should be as follows:

First, primitive civilization, then electromagnetic civilization, Electroweak Civilization, Strong Core Civilization, Gravity Civilization, Dark Force Civilization, all the way up to Space Civilization.

‘And Space Civilizations seem to be the highest level of civilization in the Milky Way Galaxy?’

‘To think that in this Milky Way Galaxy, a Demon Eye Civilization has actually developed to the Spatial Stage…’

Recalling the Demon Eye Civilization’s bizarre parasitic methods, a chill ran through Li Qingsong.

‘Back then, if not for my own unique form of existence, I probably would have been parasitized by a Demon Eye by now.’

And for the Red Star Alliance to be able to wage war against a Spatial Level Demon Eye, its own strength must also be at the Spatial Level.

Naturally, Li Qingsong found himself siding with the Red Star Alliance, beginning to hope that they would win the final victory.

‘And… what about that civilization I observed before? The one that seemed capable of using a Supernova Explosion as a weapon? Which one was it? And what level?’

‘It must be at least a Space Civilization, right?’

‘And the Recorder Civilization, which claims to record all events in the Milky Way Galaxy and is shrouded in mystery—what level is it? Also Spatial Level, perhaps?’

‘I’m almost powerless before this Gravity Civilization. And yet, both Gravity Civilizations and the higher-level Dark Force Civilizations are equally unable to intervene in a war between Space Civilizations.’

‘Just how immense must a war between Space Civilizations be…?’

At this moment of suddenly learning about the many advanced beings in the Milky Way Galaxy, the vast and distant starry sky grew even more mysterious in Li Qingsong’s eyes.

The Gravity Civilization before him didn’t say much more, so Li Qingsong didn’t press with further questions.

“Thank you for clarifying things. I wonder, what information from our side might you be interested in? Please ask. We will tell you everything we know.”

A moment later, a message arrived: “Since you have journeyed here from the Gliese 625 Star System, did you, during your voyage, encounter or acquire any intelligence regarding a certain Intelligent Mechanical Calamity Civilization?”

“This Intelligent Mechanical Calamity’s technological level is at the Strong Core Stage. Their official name is the Black Mountain Civilization.”

Li Qingsong’s heart skipped a beat.

After a moment of thought, Li Qingsong didn’t answer directly. Instead, he said, “Would you mind telling us what connection this Black Mountain Civilization has to you?”

“Sigh…”

The message from the Gravity Civilization carried a hint of melancholy. “Back then, our civilization was still in the early Strong Core Stage when we unfortunately encountered this Intelligent Mechanical Calamity.”

“While being pursued by them, we sacrificed one-third of our fleet and population in a rear-guard action, allowing the main fleet to barely escape.”

“The civilization was able to continue, but that part of our fleet and population fell into the hands of the Intelligent Mechanical Calamity and were enslaved.”

“Through a subsequent series of events, our civilization joined the Red Star Alliance and was fortunate enough to break through to the Gravity Stage.”

“All told, more than ten thousand years have passed…”

“Over these years, although our duties and regulations have prevented us from straying too far from the Alliance, we have never stopped gathering intelligence on that Intelligent Mechanical Calamity. We hoped to one day find them and rescue our enslaved compatriots. We wanted them to see with their own eyes that their sacrifice was not in vain, that our civilization has now developed and secured a safe and stable home…”

“We wanted them to know that our people have never forgotten them, that we constantly think of them and hope for the day they can return to our civilization.”

“Now, intelligence from the Recorder Civilization indicates that the Intelligent Mechanical Calamity has been annihilated, but the whereabouts of our enslaved compatriots are unknown.”

“But no matter what, we must investigate this matter thoroughly.”

“The Black Mountain Civilization was active around the Gliese 625 Star System for a long time. Since you came from there, do you know anything about this?”

Li Qingsong’s heart pounded violently.

“If I may ask, is your civilization’s name the ‘Yunluo Civilization’?”

This time, the reply was swift.

“Hm? How do you know our name?”

Li Qingsong let out a long breath. “The Black Mountain Civilization… we, the Blutuk Civilization, destroyed it.”

“Your compatriots from all those years ago are currently within my fleet.”

“I have provided them with ample resources and a comfortable environment. They are all living well.”

“When I rescued them, their numbers had dwindled to less than 3 billion. Now, after many years of growth, their population has increased to about 6 billion.”

“What?!”

The Yunluo Civilization’s reply was filled with shock and urgency. “Can you provide some data?”

“I can.”

Li Qingsong directly sent over some scenes from inside the Yunluo People’s residential ships.

Inside the residential ships, which were specifically designed for the Yunluo People, they had suitable gravity, temperature, and environments, as well as abundant food and water, just like the other intelligent species.

There were wide streets designed according to the Yunluo People’s aesthetic, buildings of varying heights, unique parks and recreational areas, spacious schools, hospitals—everything they could need.

However, because the Yunluo People had once stated that their home civilization had not been destroyed and that they hoped to one day return, Li Qingsong had never let them access his core secrets.

To this day, they still didn’t know that his main civilization was Human Civilization, not the proclaimed Blutuk Civilization.

But in terms of material provisions and environmental support, Li Qingsong had shown no favoritism.

It was just a matter of resource consumption, and Li Qingsong wasn’t that petty.

After the relevant information was sent, Li Qingsong was met with a long silence.

He wasn’t anxious; he just waited patiently.

‘It’s normal for them to be emotional in this situation. I’ll just wait.’

After waiting for two full days, the Yunluo Civilization’s reply finally arrived.

“Thank you, esteemed Supreme Leader of the Blutuk Civilization, and all the people of the Blutuk Civilization.”

“We can see that your civilization has taken very good care of our lost compatriots.”

“You have provided them with such a wonderful environment, such abundant material support, and even… even continued their scientific education to a standard that would be considered comprehensive even within our own civilization.”

“Thank you. Thank you. Please, would it be convenient for us to send some envoys to your fleet to visit these children who have been away from home for so long?”

Li Qingsong smiled and said, “Of course. The Blutuk Civilization welcomes the arrival of your envoys.”