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

After Lin Feng finished speaking, no one could answer him.

The command center was deathly silent. Everyone was staring at the unfamiliar starry sky outside the porthole, their faces filled with confusion and exhaustion.

The positions of those stars are wrong, the shapes of those constellations are wrong, and the distribution of those nebulae is wrong.

Everything is wrong.

This is not the universe familiar to humankind, nor is it the starry sky where humankind once lived.

The combined activation of the spacetime gate and the space jump device stripped the entire solar system from its original universe and threw it into a completely unknown place.

Because they had arrived in a strange universe, and no one knew where they were.

On the holographic projection, a star map is slowly being generated, but every star and nebula marked on it is brand new, unknown, and has no prior record.

The navigation system lost its reference point, the positioning system lost its coordinate reference, and the communication system lost all known signal sources.

Human civilization, like a lone boat, has been cast into a boundless and unfamiliar ocean.

Moreover, the attack from that giant red ship only left its remaining strength; their entire fleet and armor had been completely destroyed.

The commander's report echoed in the command center, each word cutting into everyone's heart like a knife.

In that final battle against the crimson behemoth, the human fleet was almost completely annihilated.

Of the seven thousand Great Roc warships, only less than three hundred remained as wreckage after being swept by blood-red lasers.

Of the 100,000 Wukong armors, less than 5,000 returned after being baptized by the blood-red rain, and each one was badly damaged and unable to continue fighting.

All weapon systems, all defensive facilities, and all combat forces were exhausted in that battle.

Human civilization is currently unarmed.

The stars in the solar system are very faint at this moment, emitting only a faint glow.

The enormous star that once devoured the origins of eight civilizations and expanded to ten times its original size has become extremely weak under the impact of the power of spacetime and the pressure of the blood-red behemoth.

Its surface no longer bears the intense flames, but is covered with a dull red.

Its light was no longer warm and bright, but as faint as a candle flickering in the wind.

Every minute and every second, it is consuming its already dwindling energy.

If no new energy source can be found, this star that has nurtured human civilization will soon be completely extinguished.

All life-bearing planets are about to fall apart.

Earth's atmosphere thinned under the impact of spacetime forces, its crust became riddled with cracks, the oceans boiled and then cooled, and large swaths of land sank to the seabed.

The surface of Mars has been almost completely torn apart, with huge canyons stretching from the North Pole to the South Pole, and the entire planet is teetering on the brink of collapse.

Jupiter's Great Red Spot has disappeared, replaced by a huge black spot, which is the trace of the planet's exposed core.

Saturn's rings have shattered, and those beautiful ice crystal fragments drift across the starry sky like falling teardrops.

Every human planet is struggling on the brink of collapse, each one groaning silently.

But the only thing is that human civilization survived, although only one-third of humanity survived.

Two-thirds of humanity perished forever in the war against the crimson behemoth, amidst the impact of the forces of spacetime, and as the solar system was cast into an unfamiliar universe.

Hundreds of millions of lives have turned into dust in the universe.

Those soldiers who survived the battles in space, those workers who toiled to rebuild their homes, and those ordinary people who enjoy life in peacetime—

Most of them did not survive this final ordeal.

But the flame of humanity was still preserved.

One-third of humanity, or about several billion people, are still alive.

They were crammed onto the wrecked planet, into the damaged space station, and into shelters that barely maintained life support systems.

They lost their homes, their loved ones, and everything they once had.

But they are still alive.

The flame of humanity has not yet been extinguished.

The frontline command post was the best-defended place in the entire solar system, and all the experts survived, giving humanity hope of becoming strong again.

Of all the disasters, the only thing Lin Feng felt fortunate about was this incident.

The forward command post is located in Earth's orbit, making it the best-defended location in the solar system.

Its armor can withstand direct hits from stellar weapons, its energy shield can withstand the bombardment of elemental weapons, and its life support system can operate continuously for hundreds of years under extreme conditions.

When the crimson behemoth attacked, when the power of time and space erupted, all the experts in the command center survived.

Physicist, chemist, biologist, engineer, weapons expert, energy expert.

All the most brilliant minds in human civilization are here.

They can design new warships, develop new weapons, and find ways to make humanity powerful again.

They are the spark of human civilization and the hope for the future.

"Next, we must build warships as soon as possible and find out where we are."

Lin Feng immediately called on all the personnel in the command room to prepare. Now was not the time for sadness. They had arrived in an unfamiliar environment and needed to know their location and what kind of place they were in as soon as possible.

Lin Feng's voice echoed in the command center, hoarse yet firm.

There were no tears in his eyes, though his heart was bleeding.

His voice did not tremble, though his soul did.

Because he knew that now was not the time for sadness.

Sadness can wait, mourning can wait, crying can wait.

But survival cannot wait.

The stars in our solar system are dying out, our planet is collapsing, and our dwindling resources are being consumed at an alarming rate.

If we don't find new energy sources and new resources as soon as possible, human civilization will be completely wiped out in this strange universe.

"yes!"

Everyone responded in unison, their voices tired but still firm.

The experts from the science and technology alliance immediately sprang into action, taking stock of humanity's remaining resources and production capacity.

Engineering teams began repairing damaged equipment, workers began clearing the rubble, and scientists began designing new warships.

Everyone is working hard, everyone is racing against time.

After giving his instructions, Lin Feng contacted his family and breathed a sigh of relief upon learning that they were still alive.

The moment the communication channel was connected, Lin Feng's heart almost stopped.

He was afraid to hear the worst news, afraid to hear that his family had left him.

The moment Shen Moran's face appeared on the holographic projection, Lin Feng felt his eyes instantly well up with tears.

Her face was covered in dust, fatigue, and the terror of surviving a disaster.

But she was smiling.

"We're all here."

Her voice was soft and gentle, yet it was like heavenly music.

"Dad, Mom, you're both doing well."

"We're waiting for you to come back."

Lin Feng opened his mouth, as if to say something, but his throat felt like it was blocked by something.

He simply nodded heavily and then turned off the communication.

Then he instructed them to obey the command of the Human Alliance, and that they, as humans, would surely survive.

He took a deep breath, suppressing all his emotions.

Then he turned around and continued working.

After half a month.

Half a month is a crucial half-month for human civilization, a time when every second counts.

Every day, the stars in our solar system are getting dimmer.

Every day, humanity's planet is becoming more fragile.

Every day, more people die because of a lack of resources.

But humanity did not give up.

The experts in the technology alliance pooled all their remaining resources to build a warship capable of exploring this strange universe in the most efficient way.

All the rare metals, all the energy crystals, and all the available parts were used on this warship.

Workers worked day and night, scientists calculated tirelessly, and engineers assembled the equipment without rest.

Humanity used its last resources to complete a giant warship.

Two weeks later, in the early morning, the last rivet was fastened, the last line was connected, and the last system was activated.

A brand-new Dapeng warship slowly lit up in the starry sky of the solar system.

Its size is half that of the previous Dapeng warship, its weapon system is only one-third of the standard configuration, and its armor thickness has been greatly reduced.

But it can fly, fight, and explore.

It is the eyes and arms of human civilization in this strange universe, and the only tool for humanity to seek hope.

Then they began to explore the universe, wanting to know exactly where they were.

The Great Roc warship sailed out of the solar system, its silvery-white hull shimmering with a solitary light under the faint starlight.

The warship is staffed with one hundred of the most outstanding astronauts and scientists, and they have only one mission—

Find the resources, find the answers, find your way home.

The Dapeng warship sailed for a month.

A month is but a fleeting moment on a cosmic scale.

But for the hundred humans on this lone ship, every day was torture.

An unfamiliar starry sky, an unknown flight path, and an uncertain future.

They didn't know what they would encounter, what they would find, or where humanity's fate would lead.

But they continued onward, because behind them were billions of fellow human beings waiting for hope.

They discovered a galaxy.

On the thirty-first day of their voyage, the Dapeng warship's reconnaissance system detected a signal.

About five light-years ahead, there exists a complete galaxy.

That star system wasn't large, only about a third the size of our solar system, but it possessed a stable star, three rocky planets, and—

Abundant energy reactions.

Spectroscopic analysis shows that the star has extremely rich energy reserves, enough to burn for at least several billion years.

The three planets contain abundant rare minerals, enough for human civilization to rebuild all its warships and weapons.

Moreover, no signals of intelligent life were detected.

It was an unclaimed galaxy.

A galaxy waiting to be plundered.

Upon hearing this news, Lin Feng immediately became excited.

The image of that galaxy was clearly displayed on the holographic projection.

Stars are burning, planets are rotating, and resources are waiting.

A glimmer of hope ignited in Lin Feng's eyes.

Their galaxy is about to die out, and they must plunder their enemy's resources to survive.

The stars in our solar system are already as faint as candles in the wind, constantly consuming their last bit of energy.

If we do not replenish our stellar energy source as soon as possible, humanity will forever lose light, warmth, and the very foundation of our survival.

This unclaimed galaxy is humanity's only chance to survive.

Therefore, Lin Feng issued the order without hesitation: destroy the enemy, plunder everything they have, obtain all their resources, and bring back all their information. They need to know what this place is and they also need all the resources to grow stronger.

"Order the Great Roc warship to launch an immediate attack on this star system."

"Destroy the planet's defense system and plunder its essence."

"Mineral resources from all three planets, leaving not a single ore behind."

"At the same time, collect all astronomical data, spatial coordinates, and star map information for this galaxy—"

"We need to know where we are."

"yes!"

The command was instantly transmitted to the Dapeng warship via quantum communication.

Upon receiving the order, the warship's commander immediately began deploying the attack plan.

Although this Great Roc warship only has one-third of the standard configuration's firepower, it is more than enough to deal with an uninhabited star system.

The Great Roc warship sailed towards the star in that star system, and its main cannon began to charge.

The white light of the stellar weapon gathered at the muzzle, not as dazzling as in its prime, but still containing destructive power.

"Fire."

The commander's voice was calm and decisive.

A white beam of light shot out from the main cannon of the Great Roc warship and accurately hit the surface of the star.

The star's defense system—a natural energy shield—shattered under the impact of the beam, and the star's essence began to leak out.

The Great Roc warship released a star energy extraction device, and a huge energy pipe was inserted into the surface of the star, extracting the star's essence without leaving a trace.

At the same time, three mining ships sailed out of the Great Roc warship and flew towards the three rocky planets.

The drill bit penetrated deep into the earth's crust, extracting all the rare minerals contained therein, and continuously transported them back to the Dapeng warship via the transport compartment.

The entire looting process lasted three days.

Three days later, the flames on that star went out completely, and the three planets became empty shells.

The galaxy has disappeared.

The cargo hold of the Dapeng warship was filled with the essence of the star and rare minerals.

The Dapeng warship changed direction and headed back at full speed towards the location of the solar system.

Behind them, the starry sky where galaxies once existed was now nothing but emptiness.

On their return journey, the scientists began analyzing the astronomical data collected from the galaxies.

They compared that data with known star maps in an attempt to locate this strange universe.

The result left everyone speechless.

This universe is not on any star map known to humankind.

The distribution pattern of stars here is completely different from that of the universe as we know it.

The spatial structure here differs subtly from the universe as perceived by humankind.

here--

It's another universe.

The Great Roc warship returned to the solar system with a full load of resources. Lin Feng looked at the star origins and rare minerals, his eyes flashing with complex light.

With these resources, the stars in the solar system can continue to burn, humanity's planets can be repaired, and new warships can be built.

Human civilization can continue to exist.

But this is a completely unfamiliar universe, with no way home, no known coordinates, and no familiar starry sky.

Humanity is trapped here.

Lin Feng stood in front of the porthole in the command center, looking at the star that was being injected with new energy, at the planets that were being repaired, and at the spaceports where new warships were being built.

His eyes burned with an indomitable flame.

No matter where this place is, no matter how far from home, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead—

Humans will survive.

They will all become stronger.

Everyone will find their way home.