156: Chapter 156: Insect Planet of Level 1.5 Civilization

From then on, Chen Yu could only wait from afar.

According to the calculations of the intelligent brain, these Attack Ships might be able to collect those strange energy substances when they get within 5 million kilometers of the black hole.

For the Attack Ship approaching the black hole, it might just be a quick trip in and out.

But for Chen Yu, it could mean waiting several months, or even over a year.

And that's just getting within 5 million kilometers of the black hole; going further in would result in even greater time dislocation.

“Captain, why don’t we explore the nearby star system? It will be at least several months, or even a year, before the Attack Ships return with the collected materials.”

“Alright, where do you suggest we explore?”

“We are already over 200 light-years away from Earth. Earth’s first radio wave hasn’t even reached here yet. However, in this star system, I’ve scanned no less than 5 intelligent civilization radio signals. The closest one is a planet with an estimated 1.Level 5 Civilization, less than 10 light-years away. Should we go take a look?”

“A 1.Level 5 Civilization? That’s not a bad choice.”

Although it's higher than Earth was before, Earth now has Chen Yu’s fleet, which is at least equivalent to a 3rd Level Civilization planet.

“Alright, we’ll go check out that planet and see what the people there look like!”

“Understood, Captain. I’ll set the course now. We are expected to arrive at that planet in 19 days.”

“Alright, let’s go!”

After the intelligent brain left the neutron star positioning device near the black hole, it activated the Warp Engine and headed straight for that 1.Level 5 Civilization planet.

After less than 20 days of superluminal flight, the universal homeland-class spaceship finally reached the orbit of this 1.Level 5 Civilization planet.

According to the intelligent brain’s analysis, this planet is located in a stable star system.

However, their sun has already reached the end of its life, now just a dim red dwarf star.

The light is not as bright as on Earth, so this planet has to orbit very close to its star to obtain enough heat.

Because it's so close to the star, if you were to stand on this planet and look at their sun, it would appear incredibly massive, even somewhat eerie, though its brightness is very low.

The universal activated its full stealth mode. As a Level 2 Civilization Mesolas’s peak stealth technology, it could absolutely deceive all detectors of this mere 1.Level 5 Civilization planet.

Chen Yu, accompanied by Solara and Xiao Jiazi, boarded his most robust Level 7 Civilization No. 1 Mothership and flew out from the universal’s cargo bay, heading straight for the planet.

“Captain, I’ve successfully infiltrated this planet’s internet, and we’ve actually discovered an alien civilization planet!”

“Alien civilization? Tell me more!”

According to the intelligent brain's explanation, this is a non-humanoid intelligent civilization. The inhabitants of their planet do not resemble Earthlings.

They are more like armored insect-type creatures. When Chen Yu saw the photos of the intelligent creatures that dominate their world, which the intelligent brain had intercepted, he was startled after just one glance!

They looked just like giant cockroaches, with two hard scales on their backs, incredibly ugly.

They also have limbs—no, twelve limbs.

They actually have twelve tentacles on their abdomen. If captured as slaves, their work efficiency would definitely be much higher than Earthlings.

It’s incredible that such an Insect Civilization could develop to a 1.Level 5 Civilization!

“Captain, the probes I just released, along with the decryption of the internal historical network data of this planet’s plane, have transmitted back some historical data of this planet. This planet’s star was once similar to the Sun. At that time, the planet was still ruled by the Human Race of the universe. The Human Race on this planet even reached a Level 2 mid-stage Civilization. But later, their star’s sunlight gradually weakened, and the humans on this planet left in ark spaceships, their destination unknown. On the planet they left behind, the Insect Civilization that appeared at night gradually rose.”

Chen Yu sighed, truly the universe is vast and full of wonders!

Life can form under any harsh conditions.

Just like this planet, it has already been tidally locked by the red dwarf.

Only the side facing the red dwarf can maintain a temperature of around 10 degrees Celsius.

The side facing away from the red dwarf instantly drops to minus 120 degrees Celsius.

But even there, these Insect Civilizations are still active.

Upon reaching the planet's surface, the intelligent brain immediately analyzed the planet's atmospheric composition.

It was puzzling; the plants here do not emit oxygen.

They emit carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, methane, and other toxic or harmful gases to humans.

And the insect creatures on this planet precisely convert energy by breathing the methane in the air.

Unlike humans, who need to absorb oxygen from the air to achieve blood circulation for energy conversion.

It is also because this planet has a large amount of methane and carbon dioxide.

Both of these are greenhouse gases, allowing the planet to maintain its temperature.

Otherwise, relying on this dying red dwarf, the planet would have long since turned into a block of ice.

Chen Yu piloted the No. 1 Mothership, touring several major cities on the planet.

Their living conditions were extremely harsh, caused by the planet’s severe environment.

The entire planet was dim and hazy, so the Insect People's eyesight must be very good.

Just as the No. 1 Mothership was darting around in the planet's sky, the intelligent brain gave Chen Yu exciting news.

“Captain, according to the mineral detector I released, a large amount of special metal ore has been discovered at the planet’s day-night terminator. It’s a metal almost nonexistent in the Solar System, called Bell Element. This is the most important material for constructing ultra-high strength alloys. With this metal, we can build a super alloy that can at least defend against a full-power strike from a Level 3 early-stage Civilization’s particle energy cannon.”

“That’s great! Since we still have several months or even a year, why don’t we establish a shipbuilding factory on this planet, using its resources for construction? We can also conscript the high-strength labor of their 12-limbed inhabitants!”

“Captain, your idea is brilliant!”

“Alright, I’ll be a colonizer this time, but I don’t fancy this planet. I just want the Insect People on it to be laborers for only a year.”

Acting on his thought, Chen Yu ordered the intelligent brain to connect to the Insect Star’s internet.

It was to decrypt their language, preparing to broadcast to their entire planet, just like Captain Sohe did.

“Captain, Insect Star network infiltration complete, language decryption complete. We can broadcast to their entire world at any time.”

Chen Yu called Solara and Xiao Jiazi to stand behind him to lend support.

“Chen Yu, are you really going to colonize this planet? But they are so pitiful! The planetary environment is so harsh, yet they are still desperately trying to survive, it’s just that they look so disgusting, like crawling insects!”

“Lala, I won’t occupy this planet. I just want them to work for me for a year. Their planet has a metal called Bell Element, which is a raw material for our high-strength alloys. So, I plan to build a super-defensive interstellar fleet here.”

“Alright, but you’d best not kill innocent people. Try to talk to them nicely, and don’t follow our Mesolas’s cruel methods.”

Solara’s mindset has changed quite a bit since she started following Chen Yu; at least she’s become kinder.

“Heh heh, you’re really a hypocrite, aren’t you? The first time you saw me, you wanted to take us humans to be food for your Mesolas animals!”

Solara was speechless!

“Alright, I’m about to broadcast to their entire world. You two just stand still…”