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

This time, humanity has returned to the era of the colorful river system.

The light from the wormhole slowly faded in the starry sky. The vanguard of the human fleet had already passed through that dark blue passage and stepped back onto this long-lost starry sky.

The Oasis Galaxy lies ahead, and the planet once named Oasis by humankind rotates silently in the starry sky, its emerald green surface shimmering with a vibrant luster under the starlight.

Everything remains the same.

It was as if time had stood still here.

But humans are no longer the same humans who first entered the colorful galaxy.

Having endured the baptism of blood and fire in the cosmic battlefield and plundered all the resources of eight civilizations, the strength of human civilization has undergone earth-shattering changes.

However, this time, Lin Feng did not deploy his strongest forces.

Instead of deploying the Dapeng warship and Wukong armored warriors, they used the previous generation Kuafu warship and Xingtian armored warriors.

This is not underestimating the enemy, but a strategic move.

The Great Roc Battleship and the Wukong Armor represent the pinnacle of human civilization's combat capabilities, equipped with the most advanced stellar and elemental weapons. They are humanity's trump card when facing its most powerful enemy.

Although the Kuafu battleship and Xingtian armor belong to the previous generation of equipment, they have also been fully upgraded after undergoing technological integration in the space battlefield.

Because the Kuafu warship and Xingtian armored warrior have also received a comprehensive upgrade.

With the attribute attacks of an evolved race, they could completely wipe out the Fire Man race and the Ice Werewolf race.

The experts of the Technology Alliance incorporated the technological essence of the eight civilizations they had plundered into the upgrades of the Kuafu warship and Xingtian armor.

The Kuafu warship was originally known for its heavy armor and powerful firepower; it was a heavy warship specifically designed for close-quarters combat.

After the upgrade, the armor thickness of the Kuafu warship increased threefold, the strength of the energy shield increased fivefold, and the power of the main gun reached ten times the original.

More importantly, the Kuafu warship is now equipped with an attribute attack system based on the evolved race.

Fire-attribute Sky-Burning Cannon, Ice-attribute Freezing Beam, Lightning-attribute Thunder Strike, and Shadow-attribute Devouring Impact.

Each of its elemental attacks is comparable to the original stellar weapons, capable of inflicting devastating damage on any second-rate civilization.

The Xingtian armor also achieved a qualitative leap.

As the predecessor of the Wukong Armor, the Xingtian Armor was originally slightly inferior in performance, but after a comprehensive upgrade, its combat power has reached a whole new level.

The armor surface is covered with a black spot energy coating, which can absorb and neutralize most energy attacks.

The arms are equipped with variable elemental cannons, which can switch attack attributes at any time according to the needs of the battlefield.

The energy wings on its back are not only a propulsion device, but also a launch platform for elemental fusion weapons.

One upgraded Xingtian Armor is enough to take on an ordinary interstellar fleet single-handedly.

Humanity possesses thousands of such armored vehicles.

Using the Kuafu warship and Xingtian armor to deal with the Fire Man and Ice Wolf Clan is more than enough.

Because what they really care about is the purple galaxy.

After all, that galaxy is too mysterious; they haven't released any information about it.

The purple nebula located at the deepest part of the Colored Galaxy has been shrouded in mystery ever since humans first entered the Colored Galaxy.

No one knows what's hidden there, no one knows how powerful the Avatar civilization really is, and no one knows whether peace or destruction lies behind that purple light.

All the exploration ships that attempted to approach that star system lost contact before they could get close.

All the instruments that attempted to probe that star field were unable to penetrate the layer of purple light.

That purple nebula, like a silent behemoth, crouches quietly in the deepest part of the colorful galaxy, waiting for any prey that dares to approach.

Now, humanity is ready to unveil its secrets.

When human civilization returned to the Oasis system, nothing had changed.

Oasis remains as beautiful as ever.

The azure ocean, the verdant forests, the vast grasslands—everything is exactly the same as when humans left.

The original colonial base is still there, but it's deserted and looks rather desolate.

The human fleet wasted no time; they established their base here and then dispatched powerful Kuafu warships and Xingtian armored warriors to the star system of the second-level civilization, the Fire Man race and the Ice Wolf race.

Three thousand Kuafu warships marched forward in formation across the starry sky, their massive hulls casting long shadows under the starlight.

A thousand Xingtian armors were deployed in front of the fleet, the steel giants drawing silver trails in the starry sky.

Vast and imposing, with an aura as powerful as a rainbow.

This force is powerful enough to destroy any second-rate civilization.

However, when the human fleet arrived at the target star system, everyone was stunned.

When human civilization arrived here, they discovered that the star system where the Fire Man race and the Ice Werewolf race lived had completely disappeared.

In the starry sky, where there should have been two giant star systems, there is now only emptiness.

There are no stars, no planets, and no celestial bodies.

There was only endless darkness and scattered fragments of wreckage floating in the starry sky.

The remains shimmered faintly under the starlight, as if they were the last evidence that these two civilizations had ever existed.

The Fireman race's Blazing Galaxy and the Ice Wolfman race's Permafrost Galaxy have both vanished.

It has completely disappeared.

It's as if it never existed.

When the news reached the front-line command post, Lin Feng stood in front of the holographic projection and remained silent for a long time.

His gaze swept over the images transmitted by the reconnaissance satellites, over the debris floating in the starry sky, and over the empty void.

Lin Feng understood that these two civilizations must have been defeated in a cosmic war, and everything they had been plundered.

Space Wars.

That brutal war that dragged ten civilizations into the abyss.

That bloody war that cost humanity one-fifth of its people.

Humanity was the victor in that war, plundering all the resources of eight defeated civilizations.

The Fire Man and Ice Werewolf clans were clearly also participants in that war.

They were just not as lucky as humans.

They failed.

Their stars were plundered, their planets were destroyed, and everything they had was taken by the victors.

Along with their civilization, their history, their very existence.

Everything is reset to zero.

Lin Feng slowly closed his eyes, then opened them again.

He knew the cruelty of the universe better than anyone else.

Sympathy is meaningless, pity is worthless.

To survive, you must constantly become stronger and keep moving forward.

"Does that purple galaxy still exist?"

Lin Feng immediately asked the commander of the First Expeditionary Force.

His voice was calm, but everyone could hear the gravity in it.

The Fireman and Ice Werewolf clans have disappeared, but what about the Purple Galaxy?

The purple nebula at the deepest part of that colorful galaxy, the homeland of the Avatar civilization, that mysterious place whose true face has never been seen by anyone.

Did it also participate in the cosmic war?

If you participate, are you a winner or a loser?

If it is the victor, its strength will far exceed human imagination.

The voice of the commander of the First Expeditionary Force soon came through the communication channel.

"It's still there."

Upon learning of this news, the commander of the First Expeditionary Force immediately informed Lin Feng.

Two words, concise and definite.

Lin Feng's pupils contracted slightly.

Still.

The Fireman and Ice Werewolf clans disappeared, but the Purple Star System remains.

What does this mean?

This means that the Avatar civilization in the purple galaxy either did not participate in the cosmic war, or—

I participated, and I survived.

Either way, it's enough to demonstrate the power of this civilization.

Their absence from the cosmic war suggests they possess the means to circumvent the will of the universe, which in itself is an incredible power.

The fact that they participated and survived shows that they had the last laugh in that chaotic war between ten civilizations, plundering everything from the other civilizations.

Lin Feng's gaze became even more serious.

"Very good. Next, send intelligent robots to attack that purple star system in place of humans and see their reaction."

Lin Feng's voice was calm and decisive.

Before we have a clear understanding of the enemy's situation, we cannot risk the lives of human soldiers.

This is Lin Feng's consistent principle, and also an important reason why humanity has been able to survive countless wars.

Intelligent robots.

It has no life, no emotions, no fear, and no retreat.

They are perfect scouts, and also perfect cannon fodder.

Let them probe the defenses of the purple galaxy and find out the Avatar civilization's trump cards.

Regardless of the outcome, humanity will suffer no loss.

"receive."

The voice of the First Expeditionary Force Commander rang out on the communications channel, crisp and decisive.

After the order was issued, the First Expeditionary Force immediately began its deployment.

The intelligent robot fleet assembled on the outskirts of the Oasis system. One hundred Kuafu warships and five hundred Xingtian armored vehicles were all controlled by intelligent AI, and no human soldiers participated in this operation.

This was a purely probing attack.

If successful, humanity can seize the opportunity to advance further.

Even if they fail, humans can still gauge the enemy's strength.

Either outcome is acceptable to Lin Feng.

The First Expeditionary Force dispatched one hundred Kuafu warships and five hundred Xingtian armored vehicles to the Purple Star System.

One hundred Kuafu warships lined up in the starry sky, their silver-gray hulls gleaming with a metallic sheen under the starlight.

Five hundred Xingtian armored vehicles were deployed in front of the warship, the steel giants wielding elemental weapons, their imposing presence overwhelming.

The intelligent AI system has completed its final self-check, and all systems are operating normally.

Then, the fleet activated its space jump engines and charged toward the purple nebula deep within the colorful galaxy.

In the starry sky, blue light flashed, and one hundred Kuafu warships and five hundred Xingtian armored vehicles disappeared into the light at the same time.

Lin Feng stood in front of the holographic projection in the command center, his eyes fixed on the image of the purple nebula.

That purple expanse was beautiful and mysterious, tranquil yet dangerous.

Like a sleeping behemoth, it quietly awaits any prey that dares to approach.

He didn't know what was hidden behind that purple hue, but he knew the answer was about to be revealed.

The First Expeditionary Force's intelligent fleet is approaching the Purple Star System at top speed.

Time passed by, second by second.

The command center was so quiet you could hear a pin drop; everyone was waiting.

We await news from that probing fleet.

Waiting for the Purple Galaxy's response.

Waiting for the moment when that veil of mystery will be lifted.

The last message from the intelligent fleet was transmitted through the communication channel—

"Arrived at the outer edge of the purple star system, approaching the target area..."

Then, the communication was interrupted.

It's not signal interference, it's not equipment malfunction, but rather—

That fleet vanished completely in an instant.

On the holographic projection, all the signal points of the intelligent fleet were simultaneously turned off.

One hundred Kuafu warships and five hundred Xingtian armored vehicles have all lost contact.

Everyone in the command center was stunned.

Lin Feng's pupils suddenly contracted.

The next second, the reconnaissance satellite transmitted back images of the outer perimeter of the purple galaxy.

In the image, a giant tree trunk extends from the outer edge of the purple nebula.

The tree trunk was enormous, with a diameter of over one hundred kilometers and a length of over ten thousand kilometers. Its surface was covered with purple patterns and emitted an eerie light.

On the tree trunk, countless roots danced in the starry sky, each root like a giant tentacle, drawing purple trails in the void.

That intelligent fleet has vanished.

Along with the hundred Kuafu warships and five hundred Xingtian armored vehicles, they were all reduced to nothingness.

The reason was that the massive tree trunk unleashed tremendous power the moment it approached the purple galaxy.

With a single strike, it possessed earth-shattering power, instantly destroying the Kuafu warship and five hundred Xingtian armored figures.

On the holographic projection, that final image was played repeatedly.

A purple light shone in the starry sky, and the huge tree trunk suddenly swung, unleashing a purple shockwave that spread in all directions at an incredible speed.

Wherever the shockwave passed, space was distorted and time stood still.

One hundred Kuafu warships were as fragile as paper in the face of that shockwave.

Their shields shattered upon contact, their armor melted in the purple energy, and their hulls turned to dust in the blink of an eye.

The five hundred Xingtian armors didn't even have time to react before they were swallowed up by the purple light and disappeared completely.

The whole process took less than three seconds.

In three seconds, a fleet capable of destroying any second-rate civilization was reduced to nothingness.

The command center was deathly silent.

Everyone was watching the video, and everyone's face turned pale.

The power of that strike far exceeded their expectations.

Upon receiving this news, Lin Feng ordered the First Expeditionary Force Commander to launch an attack on the Purple Star System. He immediately calculated the power of that attack, concluding it was enough to rival a star weapon.

Lin Feng stood in front of the holographic projection, his eyes fixed on the image.

His expression remained unchanged, but his hands clenched unconsciously.

Star weapons.

The power of that attack was enough to rival humanity's stellar weapons.

This means that the strength of the Avatar civilization far exceeds human expectations.

Not a second-rate civilization, not a first-rate civilization, but—

A civilization at least on the same level as humanity.

Even more powerful.

"interesting."

Lin Feng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a cold smile.

He turned around and his gaze swept over everyone in the command center.

"Pass down the order."

His voice was calm and firm, each word as hard as steel.

"The First Expeditionary Force shall be withdrawn to the Oasis System."

"The Second Expeditionary Force has entered a state of maximum combat readiness."

"Great Roc Battleship and Wukong Armor, prepare for deployment."

"Since the Purple Galaxy is so powerful—"

A cold glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes.

"Then let's use our strongest power to meet them."