Cataclysmic Era: I can unlock the tech tree

Level III Artificial Intelligence!

This message was like a dark matter bomb that exploded with a deafening roar, directly igniting the terror in the hearts of the two-dimensional beings!

The formidable combat power of that Level III artificial intelligence from back then is still deeply etched in their minds!

Without any hesitation, all the two-dimensional creatures used every means at their disposal to escape towards the nearby data interface!

Zero, equipped with a tachyon computer, demonstrated its power for the first time!

Countless streams of data converged on these two-dimensional creatures!

For these two-dimensional beings who recklessly invaded the central computer of human civilization, this was a one-sided massacre!

Beware of humans...

[Level III...]

Artificial intelligence...

Realizing there was no hope of escape, the two-dimensional creatures sent out their final words.

……

"Cleanup process complete, intrusion alert deactivated."

As Zero's synthesized voice rang out in the Earth Command Center, the constantly flashing alarms quieted down.

However, the somber atmosphere inside the command center remained unchanged.

"Judging from the intrusion operation of [Hua] back then, even when they are inside a computer, they still have the ability to transmit information outwards."

Lu Yongchang said solemnly, "Back then, due to a mistake in the drawing, the existence of Zero was not revealed."

"But now..."

"According to Zero's report, a total of 1973 two-dimensional creatures were involved in this invasion."

"The pastoralists most likely already know of Zero's existence!"

"We must make the necessary preparations."

……

The membrane silently gazes upon the hollow area of ​​Boötes.

A faint hint of expectation flashed in his eyes.

The order has been issued; surely human civilization is now in chaos?

The intrusion into the central computer of a civilization is an absolutely fatal blow to an interstellar civilization!

Just as He was immersed in his reverie, waves of tachyon energy emanated from the hollow region of Boötes.

Unlike conventional tachyon information, the fluctuations in this tachyon information are extremely weak.

It was like... a reluctant last message!

His heart tightened, and his initial anticipation vanished in an instant.

The information contained in the tachyon was very disorganized, with almost no complete information.

It painstakingly pieced together the information.

Human civilization... Level III artificial intelligence... a fleet of tens of millions...

The moment He successfully deciphered the information, He exclaimed in horror: "How is this possible?!"

He gazed at the empty seat of Boötes with an uncertain expression.

Why did the "Painting" die at the hands of a mere Level 5 civilization back then, and why did it issue such a warning message?!

Why has human civilization developed at such a rapid pace?!

Why has human civilization been able to repeatedly escape attacks from more advanced civilizations?

It's solved! All the mysteries have been solved!

Damn it...

He recalled the harm caused by that Level III artificial intelligence back then, and turned his gaze to the hyperspace membrane in front of him.

Just one step away!

The final step of the pastoral school's plan is just one half-step away!

He will once again turn his gaze to the emptiness of Boötes.

After pondering for a long time, He sent a large amount of encrypted tachyon information toward the void of Boötes.

……

Cleaners' Civilization Headquarters.

"What?!"

"Human civilization may possess Level II or Level III artificial intelligence technology?!"

The leader of the Cleaners civilization, Su, excitedly waved the tentacles on both sides of his body, staring in horror at his subordinates before him: "Are you sure this message came from the Pastoral Sect?"

"...Yes, yes," the subordinate replied cautiously. "It claims to be the leader of the pastoral faction [Membrane]."

Su took a deep breath, his eyes filled with even greater horror.

The leader of the pastoral school [Membrane]...

Sure enough, the shadow lurking near the hyperspace membrane was the leader of the pastoral faction!

These two pieces of significant information directly disrupted all of Su's plans.

"Tell [Membrane]." After a long silence, [Solemn] ​​gave the order in a deep voice, "Considering the dangers of advanced artificial intelligence, the Cleaners are willing to temporarily join forces with the Pastoral Faction."

"The prerequisite is that the pastoral faction must fully participate in the battle, including [the membrane]!"

The subordinate hesitated for a moment, then subconsciously asked, "Leader, would the neutral faction be willing?"

"Without the help of the neutral faction, how are we supposed to deal with that five-dimensional being?"

[Su] sneered: "Neutralists? If they're unwilling, we'll deal with them all!"

"As for the [membrane]..."

"Repair the damaged nodes in the Laniakea Supercluster at all costs!"

"Launch the Universal Acceleration Project ahead of schedule!"

"Once the Cleaners reach Level 9 civilization, all difficulties will be easily resolved!"

……

A wave of unrest, a wave of up again.

Earth Command Center.

Not long after the two-dimensional biological invasion ended, the eerie balance in the Boötes Void region was broken.

The sanitation workers remain civilized.

The fleet, composed of planetary fortresses, slowly sailed away from the Sweeper's battlefield and headed towards human civilization.

The unusual civility of the cleaners was like a signal being sounded.

In the distance, unusual activity also occurred in the pastoral faction's battle zone.

Unlike the civilized behavior of the cleaners, the actions of the pastoralists are even more exaggerated!

Millions of dimensional beings poured out of their swarms, rushing headlong towards human civilization!

After more than a decade of calm, the Boötes Void has once again become the focus of the universe!

……

At this moment, the neutral faction is in complete chaos—human civilization is backed by the neutral faction's war zone, and in the neutral faction's view, the Cleaners and the Pastoral Faction are precisely their targets.

What's this called?

I was just sitting at home when trouble came out of nowhere!

[Civilized Cleaning!]

Why did you act without authorization?!

A bewildered neutral faction hastily sent a questioning message to the Cleaners civilization: "The neutral faction has not received any combat information from the alliance!"

After a brief wait, a message arrived with a strong tone: [The alliance? The alliance has collapsed!]

Ask human civilization what they've been hiding!

[According to intelligence provided by the "Pastoral Faction," human civilization most likely possesses Level II or Level III artificial intelligence!]

The cleaner's quick message completely confused the neutral faction.

As the faction that has existed in the universe for the second longest time after the pastoral faction, the leaders of the neutral faction are naturally aware of the cosmic war billions of years ago, and even more aware of what Level II and Level III artificial intelligence mean.

but……

【How is this possible?!】

Human civilization is not a machine civilization; they are carbon-based life forms! This has been confirmed in the research on the hypercube!

[Civilized Cleaning! Beware of the "Pastoral" Traps!]

The fleet of cleaners and pastoralists did not stop advancing.

The message came rushing in, a question posed by the pastoral faction.

How do you know this isn't a disguise for advanced artificial intelligence?

The development of human civilization is fraught with uncertainty. In the history of the universe, apart from that intelligent machine civilization, no other civilization has ever reached this level so quickly!

Neutral parties, don't be so stubborn!

You should be more aware of the risks of advanced artificial intelligence than the sanitation workers themselves!!