Cataclysmic Era: I can unlock the tech tree

Upon hearing the synthesized voice, Lü Yongchang's expression changed drastically.

"Severance failed?!"

"How could the cut have failed?!"

Lu Yongchang's eyes were filled with anxiety: "Zero, prepare to physically sever the communication link!"

The so-called physical severance means directly destroying the long-range communication device located on the surface of Dawn Star.

The moment he gave the order, Lü Yongchang was prepared to abandon all starships near the ice giant.

"Alert level raised to Level 2. All warships placed on combat readiness. Isolate all [Dimensional Strike Ships]!"

Lü Yongchang issued several orders in a hurried tone.

After a moment of hesitation, he spoke again, saying with difficulty, "Prepare to launch Project Dandelion."

The moment the words were spoken, the expressions of the researchers around them changed.

"Yongchang!" Fang Xu's voice was full of anxiety. "[Dandelion] is not yet finished. If we proceed so hastily, I'm afraid..."

Lu Yongchang's expression was extremely solemn. He shook his head firmly and turned to Fang Xu beside him: "Let's get ready first."

"If things don't go well, implement the plan unconditionally."

Fang Xu's heart skipped a beat. He swallowed the words that were about to come out and nodded with difficulty, saying, "Okay, I understand."

The so-called "dandelion" is actually a disguised escape plan.

This project has been in preparation for several years, and as of today, the Dandelion Project is more than halfway complete.

The plan consisted of five hundred escape starships.

Normally, these 500 escaped starships are distributed along the edge of the Gliese 555 star system.

Similar to their codenames, if danger arises, these 500 escape starships equipped with antimatter engines will speed away from the Gliese 555 system.

Like a dandelion seed scattered by the wind, it sows the seeds of human civilization into the universe.

Each escape starship contained not only basic artificial reproduction equipment and a reproductive cell bank, but also essential colonization supplies.

In addition, each starship contains thousands of hibernation pods, where basic research personnel lie dormant for extended periods.

It can be said that every escaped starship, on a planet with a suitable environment, has the potential to develop into a second human civilization.

"There's nothing we can do. If it really is a hidden trick by the 'Painting'..." Lü Yongchang sighed softly, his tone heavy, "Then we are likely facing annihilation!"

"Command confirmed."

The synthesized voice sounded again, interrupting their discussion: "The state of emergency has been raised to level two."

"Isolation of the [Dimensional Strike Ship] is complete."

"Communication connection physically disconnected..."

Suddenly, a line of text appeared in the holographic projection.

Hey little guys, we meet again! Do you remember me?

……

Accompanied by a series of piercing alarms, the warships docked near Guangwei I entered a state of combat readiness.

Not just warships.

Even the various weapons on Gamma turned their cannons around and pointed them toward the Ice Giant.

As the military commander of the Human Alliance Fleet, Zhao Zijie had already arrived at the command hall of the Earth.

The incident happened suddenly, and most of the researchers were on Dawn Star, so there weren't many people in the command hall, only a quarter of the seats were occupied.

Most of them are UN military figures.

"Report!"

"The First Fleet of the Human Rights Alliance has completed its pre-battle preparations!"

Bai Yixuan's voice rang out first in the command hall: "Please give instructions!"

Then came a series of loud reports.

Zhao Zijie looked at the messages flashing on the holographic projection, took a deep breath, and gave the order in a deep voice.

"Stay put."

"Wait for news from Professor Lü."

……

Hey little guys, we meet again! Do you remember me?

Inside the laboratory, a faint line of text on a holographic projection bearing a bright red warning color gripped the throats of all the researchers present.

Lü Yongchang's Adam's apple bobbed slightly as he swallowed with difficulty.

"It really is it..." Lu Yongchang muttered to himself. "Zero, don't cut off the communication connection yet."

He took a deep breath and said softly, "Let's see what it wants to do."

"receive."

As the electronic synthesized sound rang out, the "unplugging the network cable" operation, which had just begun, also stopped.

A few seconds later, rows of brand-new Chinese characters appeared in the holographic projection.

It's been 225 years already...

[I never imagined you would endure such a long period of 225 years before finally beginning to research this two-dimensional core.]

Looking at the text in the holographic projection, Lü Yongchang subconsciously held his breath.

A chill ran down his spine, making him shiver involuntarily.

The meaning of 【画】 is already quite clear.

This two-dimensional core is a trap!

By exploring and studying it, one of the "switches" will be triggered, releasing the "painting" within!

What if humanity never studied this two-dimensional core?

A thought flashed through Lü Yongchang's mind in an instant.

Will the painting still be able to be produced?

But the next moment, he shook his head with a bitter expression.

Such a possibility simply does not exist.

Research on two-dimensional cores is only a matter of time.

No interstellar civilization can resist the allure of such unknown technology!

Absolutely not!

A civilization that has lost its desire to explore can never leave its home planet and become an interstellar civilization!

Regardless, I still have to thank you for helping me avoid the detection of the Cleaners' civilization.

Now, my plan can finally be put into action!

In the holographic projection, the text appeared much faster.

Clearly, the artist was in a very high mood at this moment.

After a moment of contemplation, Lü Yongchang slowly raised his hand and typed a line of text onto the small holographic projection.

"You didn't die back then?"

【certainly!】

The mysteries of a Level 7 civilization are far beyond the comprehension of a mere Level 2 civilization like yours, let alone that I am a dimensional being who has ascended to a Level 7 civilization!

Since you've helped me complete part of my plan, I'll reluctantly chat with you for a few minutes.

You will never have such an opportunity again.

arrogant.

Endless arrogance!

Every word reveals the arrogance of a higher civilization.

The researchers in the laboratory all showed a hint of anger on their faces.

"Damn it!"

He Bilin's angry voice came from the side: "Professor, it lied to us!"

"Strike while the iron is hot, kill it!"

"I don't believe it currently possesses the strength of a level seven civilization!"

Lu Yongchang shook his head and raised his hand to stop the surrounding chatter.

He had witnessed the arrogance characteristic of advanced civilizations more than once.

At this moment, he suppressed his frustration and anger, and stared calmly at the holographic image in front of him.

I'm having a severe writer's block, so I'll only be able to update once today QAQ...