The duration of this explosion was extremely short. However, under the premise that any third-level civilization, even the second-level civilization, is aware of the dangers of antimatter, has done a lot of work in the safe storage of antimatter, and has made safety redundancies, even if this third-level civilization consciously wants to It is probably not a simple matter to detonate so much antimatter at the same time, and it may require a lot of arrangements in advance.
On the other hand, this also means that if this explosion came from an external force, then the "external force" that caused this explosion must have technological strength that far exceeds that of this third-level civilization.
Combined with the previous speculation about the "Civilized Colosseum", the answer is obvious.
So now, the only question is why human civilization can leave smoothly, but why is the third-level civilization that followed the footsteps of human civilization and tried to leave similarly, was blocked and destroyed?
What are the special aspects of human civilization? Why would that super civilization treat them differently? What is their purpose for doing this and what are their intentions? What are they trying to achieve with the help of human civilization?
This is an extremely serious and important issue. This is even related to the future development direction and overall strategy of human civilization.
Unknowingly, people all have a feeling in their hearts, as if there is an invisible big hand in the endless deep universe, arbitrarily arranging human civilization like a chess piece, and even fate is at stake. Unable to be controlled by oneself.
Zhao Changxing sighed lightly.
"Whether that super civilization treats us as pawns, and whether everything we encounter is arranged in advance, I don't think it matters."
Even if he is used as a pawn, so what? Don’t we stop fighting for what we should strive for, don’t fight for what we should strive for, and stop working hard for what we should strive for?
In this case, since it has no change or impact on reality, then simply treat it as if it does not exist.
No matter what the outside world does, at least your own mentality cannot be affected.
This is not just Zhao Changxing, any leader of human civilization with a certain level can figure it out on his own. It's just because my thoughts are temporarily affected at this moment.
"The important thing is... what if that super civilization doesn't exist at all, and this explosion was not the result of that super civilization's action, but what if this third-level civilization did it on its own initiative?"
The participants were shocked.
Previously, the leaders who were shocked by the incident of "super civilization destroying the third-level civilization fleet" did not expect that this matter could be thought from another level.
Yes... what if, what if all of this is just directed and performed by this third-level civilization?
This means a lot of things...
"The consequence of this is obvious, that is, it has strategically deceived and frightened the other third-level civilizations in the Iron-Blooded Nebula, making them more convinced of the existence of that super civilization, and then they are even more afraid to leave the Iron-Blooded Nebula. thoughts."
"At the same time, we all know that the crowded civilizations and endless wars in the Iron Blood Nebula are not a good place for civilization to develop with peace of mind. Even the scale of civilization will be squeezed and cannot be expanded at will. So in this way, a certain Civilization left the Iron-Blooded Nebula alone and entered a wider world. It developed wantonly and the strength of civilization expanded rapidly. The civilization in the Iron-Blooded Nebula still maintained its previous strength and scale, and even declined slightly during the long war. This After a long period of time..."
People made quick mental assessments.
When that time comes, I am afraid that with the strength of one civilization, it is not impossible to face the total of more than ten or twenty third-level civilizations in the entire Iron-Blooded Star Cluster and win them together.
Different civilizations, no matter how similar they are, will always have some emphasis on the development direction of the overall technology tree. Perhaps this civilization is good at energy technology and can produce antimatter energy more efficiently and quickly, while another civilization is good at materials technology and can produce various materials with higher performance.
If a civilization can annex dozens or twenty third-level civilizations, fully obtain their scientific and technological data, and capture members of their scientific and technological systems—which may be hundreds of millions or billions of scientists—then the overall technology of this civilization will How high will the potential be?
Although wars between civilizations usually take no prisoners, this should only be for low-level people. Because they are just consumables and have little value. But scientists and scholars are different.
They are scarce in every civilization and are of extremely high value.
So, after completing the annexation, does this third-level civilization... have a chance to impact a higher level of civilization?
If we think about this "at least 180 billion tons of antimatter explosion" incident from this perspective, a huge plan involving the future fate of multiple level 3 civilizations has faintly surfaced.
"Two possibilities, which one do you think is more likely?"
The participants' breathing was slightly rapid.
At this moment, people almost simultaneously chose the latter, that is, "this antimatter explosion was a strategic deception actively carried out by this third-level civilization" rather than "the super civilization took action to destroy this third-level civilization."
Although neither of these two has any empirical support, compared to the illusory super civilization, the credibility of the tangible and tangible third-level civilization is higher after all.
It's just that such a huge plan that can determine countless billions of people and powerful third-level civilizations, such a strategic plan that will take at least a thousand years to implement, is really, really amazing. .
What kind of leader can keenly seize this fleeting and precious opportunity? After proposing this huge plan, he has enough governance ability to promote this plan?
How outstanding is such a leader? How powerful is the civilization that can execute this plan?
Can human civilization fight against such an enemy?
No one has forgotten that the coordinates of that explosion happened to be near the line connecting the Iron Blood Nebula and the H1 galaxy where they are currently. This means that if that level three civilization still exists and this explosion was just their own self-directed act, then their destination is most likely also the H1 galaxy.
A powerful third-level civilization would not tolerate the existence of other civilizations in the galaxy.
In other words, either human civilization will escape and hand over the H1 galaxy, or a war will be inevitable.
"The credibility of this information is enough to force us to make a decision at this moment. So, should we leave or stay?"
If you stay here, you will face the risk of direct all-out war with a powerful third-level civilization with outstanding leaders and civilization cohesion. If we leave, we will need to interrupt the development process of civilization, sacrifice and waste countless resources and manpower, and may even waste the entire life course of one or more generations.
They could have had a wonderful life and realized their life value in the flourishing development of civilization, but if they had to leave, their lives would only be slowly exhausted during the long journey.
Moreover, it is also possible that all these speculations are just false. Human civilization has paid a heavy price and sacrifice, but the result is that the third-level civilization has been destroyed long ago and never came.
In this case, all these sacrifices and costs will be meaningless.
How to choose? How to choose? Which one to choose?
A decision that could determine the fate of the entire civilization and determine the lives of tens of billions of human beings once again appeared before the leaders of civilization.
And a decision must be made in the near future.
Because if a civilization wants to embark on a long voyage, it will take a long time to make preparations. However, the speculated third-level civilization may not take too long to arrive.
"This decision may be difficult to make. This way we can all think about it, and the Department of Science and Statistics can conduct an in-depth study to clarify what we will gain and what we have to lose. A year from now , we’ll make a decision later.”
"That's fine."
This compromise strategy is barely acceptable. After all, it’s only one year. If it takes longer, I'm afraid it won't work.
Zhao Changxing knew clearly that at this moment, human civilization had no chance of winning against a complete third-level civilization. After all, the development of human civilization is still only in its initial stage. But to make this assessment, what needs to be looked at is at least a hundred years from now.
After all, it will take time for the third-level civilization to sail to the H1 galaxy.
So……
In the main control room of the Yuanhang No. 1 spacecraft, which serves as the flagship of human civilization, Zhao Changxing opened the porthole and looked at the galaxy where he was.
He could see nothing but a few stars. But he knew in his heart that at this moment, in different places in this galaxy, there were millions of huge factories roaring, billions of human beings working hard, and many spaceships flying on different routes. The world is busy, scientists are studying the deeper mysteries of the universe, children are studying knowledge seriously, and workers are working hard...
Everyone has a beautiful wish in their hearts, hoping that civilization will become stronger and more prosperous. Everyone is working hard and struggling towards this goal.
Zhao Changxing felt a vigorous and courageous vitality.
This is the foundation of civilization, this is the spirit and backbone of civilization, and this is the biggest reliance on why human civilization can exist in this universe and survive crises and tribulations one after another.
Zhao Changxing gradually clenched his fists.
