Rejecting Tsinghua and Peking Universities: I Will Lead Harbin Institute of Technology to World Lead

Blue Star has once again ushered in the Age of Stars.

Caesar and his ape clan also lived on Earth for a month.

Over the course of this month, they gradually became familiar with Earth and rediscovered the feeling of home.

Gradually, their resistance to Earth disappeared, and the surviving apes even longed for their current life, where they no longer had to worry about survival.

Caesar also learned of the changes among his people, but he didn't say much.

He simply stood atop the highest mountain in the forest, gazing at the sky above the blue planet.

That expanse of blue is so similar to my former home.

"I would like to meet with General Manager Lin."

Caesar and his comrades had a strong learning ability and had already mastered human habits and language.

He also already knew that Lin Feng, the most outstanding scientist on Earth, was now the person in charge of the universe for the entire human world.

The soldier in charge of monitoring Caesar and his men, upon hearing that Caesar intended to meet Lin Feng, agreed after a moment of silence.

For the past month, they had been monitoring Caesar and his group, and they hadn't shown any unusual behavior.

He was quite satisfied with his current life, so he agreed to meet Lin Feng when the other party wanted to.

"Okay, I can't guarantee whether President Lin will see you."

"Okay, thank you."

Caesar heard the warrior's words and expressed his gratitude.

The news reached the Mars base and reached Lin Feng's ears.

"Bring him to see me."

When Lin Feng heard that Caesar was going to see him, he agreed to the other party's request.

He was curious about what this former enemy leader wanted to say now.

A few hours later, Caesar arrived on Mars in his private jet.

The moment he stepped into the command center, a complex expression flashed in his eyes.

This is the place where the war that destroyed their homeland was once commanded.

"President Lin."

Caesar arrived at Lin Feng's command room, and after a moment of silence, respectfully greeted him.

"Caesar, what brings you here?"

Lin Feng nodded upon seeing Caesar's arrival and asked directly.

He didn't exchange pleasantries or formalities; he went straight to the point.

"Mr. Lin, how far have you progressed with your space voyage?"

Upon hearing Lin Feng's words, Caesar immediately inquired.

His gaze was serious and solemn.

"What do you mean?"

Lin Feng heard Caesar's words and looked at him with a puzzled expression.

He keenly sensed that Caesar's words had a hidden meaning.

"President Lin, although I mentioned before that we still don't know why our Hengxing collapsed."

"But over the years, our ape planet has wandered for so long and has encountered other life-bearing planets."

"I also noticed some anomalies."

Caesar's voice was deep, like the tolling of an ancient bell.

"After all, our star is not old yet, and it will not collapse."

"The only reason is the chain reaction caused by our technology team leaving the galaxy."

Lin Feng's eyes narrowed slightly.

"We also encountered a life-bearing planet back then, and they also left the galaxy where their planet was located."

"Then their star also showed abnormalities and eventually collapsed."

"Ultimately, this forced them to become homeless like us."

Caesar spoke each word carefully, each word like a heavy hammer blow.

"So I suspect there is a mysterious force preventing life-bearing planets in a galaxy from leaving their galaxy."

"This anomaly occurs once the technology of a life-bearing planet leaves the galaxy."

"We can only be forced to lead the entire life-bearing planet on a wandering journey."

Caesar stated directly the purpose of his visit.

The air in the command center seemed to freeze.

"You mean that if the technology of a life-bearing planet leaves the galaxy in which its inhabitant planet resides, the planet will collapse?"

Lin Feng's voice was calm, but there was an undercurrent of emotion in the depths of his eyes.

"Yes, Mr. Lin."

"This applies to both our ape planet and any other life-bearing planet we've ever encountered."

Caesar nodded affirmatively at Lin Feng.

He paused and continued:

"I concealed this fact last time."

"My people have now adapted to life here, and they consider this place their home."

"So I don't want you to be caught off guard by the collapse of the star."

"Leading their own inhabited planet into a cosmic wandering."

"After all, this universe is very dangerous."

After Caesar finished speaking, he fell silent.

Lin Feng remained silent as well.

He slowly turned around and looked at the blue planet outside the window.

Blue Star, the mother of humankind.

The sun, the source of light for humankind.

If Caesar's words are true, then those three Golden Crow warships from the second voyage through the stars—

They have been away from the solar system for a month.

Their goal is to penetrate deep into the Milky Way.

Does this mean they have left the Milky Way galaxy where our solar system is located?

wrong.

Lin Feng quickly brought up the star map.

The solar system is located in the Orion Arm of the Milky Way, about 2.6 light-years from the center of the Milky Way.

Although the Golden Crow warship can reach fifty times the speed of light, it can only travel a few light-years at most in a month.

This distance, compared to the Milky Way's diameter of 100,000 light-years, is just a few small steps from our doorstep.

They haven't left the Milky Way yet.

"You mean, leaving the galaxy will trigger that ban?"

Lin Feng turned around and looked directly at Caesar.

"Yes."

Caesar nodded.

"Back then, a scientific team from our planet Apes embarked on an ultra-long-distance journey."

"They left the Milky Way and entered the dark space between galaxies."

"The moment they left the Milky Way, our star began to collapse."

Caesar's voice was filled with deep pain.

"The same thing happened on another habitable planet. Their expedition team had just left the galaxy when the planet ran into trouble."

"Is this a coincidence? I don't believe it."

Lin Feng fell silent.

If Caesar's words are true, then what does this mean?

Is there a mysterious force monitoring the entire universe?

Does it prevent life-bearing planets within a galaxy from leaving its galaxy?

Once they leave, will they destroy their star and force them to wander?

Why?

Was it for protection? Or for imprisonment?

Is it to prevent something terrible from happening? Or to cover up some secret?

Countless questions surged in Lin Feng's mind.

Why are you only telling me now?

Lin Feng looked at Caesar.

"Because I was once unwilling to accept it."

Caesar met Lin Feng's gaze with composure.

"I thought we could turn the tide, I thought we could take everything back."

"I don't want the enemy to know those secrets."

"But things are different now."

Caesar's voice softened.

"My people live well here. They love the forests, the streams, and the sunshine."

"They don't want to be homeless anymore."

"I don't want to either."

Caesar lowered his head.

"Therefore, I hope you can protect this home."

"Don't let our tragedy be repeated in your lives."

A long silence fell over the command center.

Looking at his former enemy leader, Lin Feng felt a mix of emotions.

They were once enemies, and they fought each other to the death.

But now, they are just homeless people who want a home.

"I see."

Lin Feng spoke slowly.

"Thank you for telling me this."

Caesar raised his head and looked at Lin Feng.

"Will you stop your voyage through the stars?"

Lin Feng shook his head.

"Won't."

"But I will be prepared."

He turned to look at the star map, his gaze resolute.

"If that ban really exists, if that mysterious force is really monitoring everything."

"Then we need to figure out exactly what it is."

"Is it enemy, or friend? Is it protection, or imprisonment?"

"Only by knowing the truth can we truly protect our homeland."

Caesar watched Lin Feng's retreating figure, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

This man looks a lot like he used to be.

They're the kind of people who won't turn back until they hit a brick wall.

No.

They are the kind of people who will smash through a wall even if they hit it.

"Mr. Lin, take care."

After Caesar finished speaking, he turned and left the command center.

He has done what he was supposed to do.

The rest is up to humanity to choose.

After Caesar left, Lin Feng immediately summoned all the core experts.

An emergency meeting was held overnight.

"What do you all think of Caesar's words?"

Lin Feng got straight to the point.

The experts looked at each other, their expressions grave.

"Mr. Lin, if what he said is true, then the existence of this ban is terrifying."

"Is the entire universe being kept in captivity by some advanced civilization?"

"Were all our explorations under their surveillance?"

"If we cross the line, will we pay the price of destroying the entire planet?"

The discussions rose and fell, each word carrying a profound impact.

"President Lin, our second interstellar voyage fleet—"

Someone asked with concern.

Lin Feng raised his hand, interrupting him.

"They haven't left the Milky Way yet. They're safe for now."

"But we need to be prepared."

He pulled up a star map and pointed to the edge of the Milky Way.

"If that ban really exists, then there must be some kind of surveillance method outside the border."

"We need to find it, study it, and understand it."

"Then, find a solution."

The experts exchanged glances, all seeing the seriousness in each other's eyes.

This is an unprecedented challenge.

More terrifying than the planet of apes.

This time, they may be facing a mysterious force capable of monitoring the entire universe.

"From now on, increase support for the Second Starship Fleet."

Lin Feng issued the order.

"Let them get as close to the edge of the Milky Way as possible, while ensuring their safety."

"Collect all data, detect all anomalies."

"At the same time, we are fully committed to studying all the technologies provided by the apes."

"We need to become stronger."

"Strong enough to face any enemy."

"yes!"

Everyone responded in unison.

After the meeting, Lin Feng stood alone in the command center.

Outside the window, the red landscape of Mars stretches out under the sunlight.

Further away, the blue star resembles a bright blue pearl.

Humans have protected this home for thousands of years.

Now, they may face a ban from the entire universe.

Lin Feng slowly clenched his fist.

Whatever the reason behind that ban.

No matter how powerful that mysterious force is.

Humanity will never back down.

The universe is vast, and all humankind can venture there.

This is his belief, and it is also the belief of all mankind.

So what if there's a ban?

Break it.