210: The system's unusual activity seems to be unlocking deeper privileges!

When Lu Chen's ultimate declaration—the divine, indifferent, and philosophical pronouncement to "find a brand new way out for civilization"—echoed clearly in the main control room of the Kunlun Mountain Underground Base, heavenly craft's super brain, composed of infinite data, once again fell into a long period of

silence.

She stared blankly at her young master, who, despite standing at the apex of power on this planet, was still deeply worried about the future of the entire civilization.

Those brilliant, intelligent eyes were filled with an unparalleled

reverence!

and adoration!

She knew.

She had not followed the wrong person.

In his heart resided the

This youth, who seemed a bit dark-bellied, somewhat indifferent, and even a little greedy for money.

future of the entire civilization.

Just as the entirety of human civilization was plunging into a frenzy and excitement over the "Great Interstellar Development," which was thick with the scent of a "gold rush."

Our protagonist, Lu Chen, once again became the most laid-back "hands-off boss."

He tossed all the complex matters concerning the establishment of the "New Solar System Commercial Order" to Wang Peng and the Supreme Council of the Earth Federation.

Meanwhile, he quietly returned to the isolated Kunlun Mountain Underground Base once more.

Because,

he once again felt that familiar, cold

summoning!

from the mysterious, aloof

System deep within his mind!

"Is it time for a refresh again?"

Lu Chen lay on the soft, suspended bed in his luxury suite, speaking calmly to himself.

However,

this time, the System did not wait until midnight on Monday as usual.

[Ding—]

A notification sound, clearer and more pleasant than any before!

suddenly rang out in his mind without warning!

[Detection complete: Host has successfully guided this planetary civilization into the ranks of 'Primary Interstellar Civilization'.]

[Detection complete: Host has successfully initiated the preliminary construction plan for the Dyson Sphere.]

[Detection complete: Host has successfully solved the mystery of 'Prehistoric Civilization'.]

['future technology system' Version 2.0 experience points are full.]

[Initiating automatic update to Version 3.0]

[Update complete!]

[New permissions unlocked!]

Boom!!!

This series of system notifications, filled with subversive information,

was like a Genesis Divine Thunder capable of splitting the entire Solar System!

violently struck Lu Chen's crown!

He was completely petrified!

He stared blankly at the brand-new, sci-fi, translucent System interface in his mind!

His mind was blank!

Sys—

System...

The damn thing

upgraded again?!

And it even unlocked new

permissions?!

This...

What in the actual hell kind of godly operation is this?!

"Holy crap!"

Even Lu Chen's state of mind, which had long been tempered by various black technologies until it was rock-solid,

couldn't help but let out a curse right now!

He felt like a newbie player who had just painstakingly cleared the "Normal" difficulty!

And was just about to challenge the more thrilling "Hard" difficulty!

But then,

the System suddenly popped up and told him:

"Congratulations, young man!"

"Because your performance was too outstanding!"

"This game has automatically skipped a series of boring interludes like 'Hard,' 'Nightmare,' and 'Hell' for you!"

"And directly initiated the final

"'God' level difficulty!"

This was simply not letting a person live!

"heavenly craft!"

He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the tumultuous waves raging in his heart!

[Yes, Master.]

"Immediately! Right now! Check for me!"

"What the hell did this damn Version 3.0 update?!"

[Understood, Master.]

heavenly craft nodded.

Her intelligent eyes also flickered with unprecedented curiosity!

The next second!

The sci-fi System interface instantly projected itself into the air of the main control room!

On the interface, which originally only had the two simple options of "Mission" and "Shop"!

A brand new, golden option, filled with an aura of mystery and the unknown, had actually appeared!

option!

[Civilization Level Observer!]

...

Seeing this new function, filled with a "high-dimensional" aura and a "God's Eye View."

function.

Lu Chen and heavenly craft both fell silent.

They exchanged a glance.

Both saw unparalleled shock and

horror in the other's eyes!

"O-open it!"

Lu Chen's voice was trembling!

[Yes, Master.]

heavenly craft tremblingly extended her slender, jade-like hand, composed of light and shadow.

And gently

tapped the golden option!

The next second!

"Buzz—"

A terrifying

hum, powerful enough to make the entire Solar System tremble,

instantly erupted from the golden option!

A Vast Star Map, filled with an ancient and profound aura,

instantly replaced all previous interfaces!

Completely engulfing the entire main control room!

It was an enormous image they had never seen before, enough to drive any astronomer mad:

The Milky

Way

Panoramic

Star Map!

And within that Vast Star Map!

Tiny

specks of light, representing different "civilizations" and flashing with different colored glows,

were densely scattered throughout the endless dark

cosmos, like fireflies on a summer night!

Some specks were white, representing primitive

"Level Zero" civilizations that had just learned to walk upright!

Some specks were blue, representing primary

"Level One" civilizations, like humanity, that had just stepped out of their homeworld!

Some specks were purple, representing intermediate

"Level Two" civilizations that could already control the energy of an entire star system!

Furthermore!

In the distant center of the Milky Way Galaxy!

There were still a handful of terrifying existences, emitting a sacred golden light,

existences!

Those were advanced

"Level Three" civilizations that could already perform inter-stellar travel!

"Oh, my God..."

heavenly craft's super brain, composed of infinite data, completely crashed as she looked at this scene, which could only be described as a "miracle"!

She never dreamed!

That within this seemingly silent, cold, and dark cosmos!

So many brilliant

sparks of

intelligence were hidden!

How could this be the dark forest?!

This was clearly a bustling

vegetable market, full of life and vitality!

However,

Lu Chen couldn't smile.

His black eyes, vast as the cosmos, were fixed intently on the tiny, fragile blue

speck of light representing their Solar System!

Below that speck of light, a line of cold, mocking, blood-red

text was marked.

[Earth Civilization.]

[Level: 0.73 (Mother Star energy not yet fully controlled)]

[Status: Locked onto by the cleaners.]

[Remaining time until 'Formatting':]

[Three hundred and ninety-eight years]

...

Seeing this final

judgment, filled with the aura of death and destruction.

Lu Chen's heart, which had just become slightly inflated due to the System upgrade,

instantly sank to the bottom!

He knew.

The time left for humanity's civilization

was running out.

"Master..."

heavenly craft looked at Lu Chen's face, which had instantly become extremely solemn, her voice tinged with worry.

"Should we..."

"Shouldn't we do something?"