257: Star Tracking is here! (First update)

“System, is the opponent very strong? The Apocalypse still has many weapons; is there no chance to fight?”

Following that, Lin Yang couldn't help but ask.

“Answering Host, a technological civilization capable of activating Star-Road Tracking Mode technology is at least a Fourth-Level Civilization or higher. If you engage in combat with it now, your winning probability is infinitely close to zero!”

The System’s words instantly shook Lin Yang’s heart: “Fourth-Level Civilization? Why would a Fourth-Level Civilization track me?”

He expressed his incomprehension.

Counting this time, he had only entered the universe twice in total. The last time, he just bought things on Guiyun Star and left. This time, he didn't even interact with anyone. How could he inexplicably attract the tracking of a Fourth-Level Civilization?

“Host, there are many possibilities. Currently, there is no other effective information available, and System cannot know the purpose of it tracking you. However, preparing for escape is always correct. The probability of such a powerful civilization tracking you with malicious intent is too high.”

Lin Yang's heart was filled with awe.

A Fourth-Level Civilization represents a qualitative leap.

Even a peak Third-Level Civilization, in front of an ordinary Fourth-Level Civilization, is like a child facing a strong adult, completely defenseless.

And the firepower of his current Apocalypse is still far from catching up to the peak firepower of a peak Third-Level Civilization.

Facing a Fourth-Level Civilization, there is no chance of winning at all, even if the opponent is just a small team from a Fourth-Level Civilization.

But, escape?

“System, can we get rid of the opponent’s Star-Road Tracking?” Lin Yang asked.

The unknown tracker is at least a Fourth-Level Civilization. If he cannot get rid of its tracking, there is no chance of escape at all.

“Host, it is currently very difficult to completely get rid of it. Star-Road Tracking is a very advanced tracking technology that tracks a spacecraft’s trajectory in the universe. Any spacecraft, as long as it navigates in the universe, will leave some energy fluctuations and traces in the starry sky.”

The System began to explain:

“To get rid of Star-Road Tracking, you need a specialized jammer to disrupt the energy fluctuations and traces in the areas the spacecraft has traveled through, preventing the opponent from accurately locking onto the heading.”

“However, such a jammer also requires the technological strength of a Fourth-Level Civilization or above to manufacture. And even if there is a jammer now, the opponent has already locked onto the target. Unless your spacecraft’s level far exceeds the opponent’s, allowing you to shake it off with absolute speed, you still won’t be able to completely get rid of its tracking.”

The System’s answer made Lin Yang’s heart sink slightly.

If he couldn't get rid of its tracking, then even escaping would probably be a luxury.

“Host, the opponent’s speed is extremely fast. Based on the energy fluctuations of the Star-Road Tracking, it will likely catch up to you in less than two hours.”

“Two hours? That fast?” Lin Yang was surprised again.

“Yes, Host, the opponent is at least a Fourth-Level Civilization, and possibly not just an ordinary Fourth-Level Civilization. Its spacecraft’s level is very high, exceeding the maximum speed of the Apocalypse. It’s only a matter of time before it catches up to you.”

“Then you told me to escape, how do I escape?” Lin Yang frowned.

“Host, there are currently only two methods: either abandon the Apocalypse, or find another Fourth-Level Civilization’s planet and enter it for temporary shelter.”

“Abandon the Apocalypse?”

“Yes, Host, abandon the Apocalypse. The opponent has already locked onto the Apocalypse. You can abandon the Apocalypse, let the Apocalypse maintain its current heading and speed to continue autonomous flight, and you can jump off the Apocalypse and conceal yourself nearby.”

“Will that work?” Lin Yang frowned tightly.

“It is not absolutely safe. Energy fluctuations will also occur during the process of abandoning the Apocalypse. If the opponent is careful enough, it will also discover clues.”

“Then what’s the point…” Lin Yang was speechless.

“However, Host, there are currently no other better methods. System has not detected the existence of a Fourth-Level Civilization planet nearby, so we can only try our best by abandoning the Apocalypse.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Yang pondered for a moment and asked, “The Apocalypse also has an escape mode, right? If we activate the extreme escape mode in front of the opponent, what is the probability of escaping?”

“Answering Host, it is currently impossible to calculate the escape probability, because System cannot retrieve the tracker’s strength level. However, usually, if the extreme escape mode is activated, as long as the opponent is not a peak Fourth-Level Civilization, there is a certain probability of escaping, but the possibility of being continuously tracked by the opponent cannot be ruled out.”

“Oh? So, there’s still a chance?” Lin Yang raised an eyebrow.

“Yes, Host, the Apocalypse currently has sufficient internal energy. If it depletes its energy to activate the extreme escape mode, unless the opponent can instantly blast the Apocalypse apart, it can almost always escape. However, the possibility of being continuously pursued by the opponent cannot be ruled out.” The System emphasized again.

“Understood. Then, prepare to activate the extreme escape mode.” Lin Yang said.

“Host, abandoning the Apocalypse is safer now.” The System immediately reminded him.

“I know.” Lin Yang nodded, then said, “Since neither abandoning the Apocalypse nor the extreme escape mode is absolutely safe, then let’s just face the opponent directly and figure out the purpose of its tracking. We can’t always remain clueless; otherwise, if we encounter it again in the future, we won’t be able to avoid being tracked. We need to clarify the opponent’s purpose, so we can solve the problem from its root!”

“Understood, Host. Then please authorize System to take full control of the Apocalypse to pre-activate the extreme escape mode.”

“Okay.” Lin Yang responded, directly authorizing the System with full control over the Apocalypse.

“Host, please have the Robots move all available energy on the Apocalypse to the Apocalypse Energy Reserve Room for charging, and at the same time, leave the Robots to replace and replenish energy modules for the Apocalypse at any time.”

“I’ll authorize all the Robots’ permissions to you; you arrange it yourself.” Upon hearing this, Lin Yang simply authorized the System with the Robots’ highest control authority as well.

“Okay, Host, thank you for your trust. System feels deeply honored.”

“…” Lin Yang’s mouth twitched slightly.

The System suddenly being so polite was indeed a bit rare.

Soon, all the Robots carried on the Apocalypse began to transport energy under the System’s dispatch.

At the same time, except for the lights in the main bridge of the entire Apocalypse, all other areas were plunged into darkness.

Over ninety percent of the Apocalypse’s areas were shut down by the System.

“Commander, have we encountered some trouble?”

Cang Miao was originally training in the training room, but the training room was also shut down by the System. He walked out with a puzzled expression, then saw the Robots transporting energy, and immediately realized that there might be a problem, so he nervously asked.

“We’ve encountered a small situation. You don’t need to train for now.” Lin Yang nodded, briefly explained about being tracked, and then instructed, “Put on your protective suit and prepare to enter escape mode.”

Cang Miao’s eyes flickered: “Being tracked by a Fourth-Level Civilization?”

“Yes. Judging by the time, they should be catching up soon.” Lin Yang checked the time and waited silently.

The unknown Fourth-Level Civilization, why exactly was it tracking him?

Two hours passed unconsciously.

Suddenly, the Apocalypse shook, as if struck by some powerful force, and exited its cruise mode.

At the same time, the System’s serious voice also sounded:

“Host, please note, the opponent has caught up and used a super long-range energy cannon to shake the Apocalypse out of its cruise mode. It is estimated that within five minutes, you will be completely caught up by the opponent.”

Lin Yang’s heart immediately tensed.

The opponent, it has arrived!

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