Humanity is missing, luckily I have billions of clones.

Chapter 402 Galactic Alliance!

Time flies. In the more than one hundred years since the complete upgrade, Li Qingsong has maintained the same approach as before: simultaneously deploying a large number of probes, tracking the possible routes of the Gray Worm civilization, and carrying out large-scale scientific research tasks.

One day, Li Qingsong suddenly received a gravitational wave communication signal that came with its own dictionary.

After deciphering it, Li Qingsong fell into deep thought as he looked at its contents.

"The Orion Civilization, Centaur Civilization, Dust Civilization, Radiant Light Civilization, and Tanros Civilization jointly announce to all civilizations within the Milky Way with gravity levels or higher:"
For a long time, the Destroyer civilization has relied on its more advanced war technology, especially the strategic weapon 'Cataclysmic Destruction', to conquer and exterminate other civilizations throughout the Milky Way, which all of us consider our home, committing numerous crimes.

Space-level entities, including the Perseid Alliance, the Crimson Star Alliance, the Space-level Demon Eye, and the Space-level Star Beast, as well as dozens of Dark Force-level civilizations and hundreds of Gravity-level civilizations, were all destroyed by the Destroyer Civilization.

Their methods were so cruel and their crimes so heinous that they were appalling.

The Milky Way is the common home of all forms of existence and all levels of intelligence. At this moment, the actions of the Destroyer civilization have seriously threatened the survival of all intelligent beings, including our five space-level civilizations.

Among our five space-level civilizations, the Orion Civilization and the Centaur Civilization are the orthodox intelligent civilizations;

The micro-dust civilization is a silicon-based parasitic civilization;
The Radiant Civilization consists of energy-based beings;
The Tanros civilization was an intelligent machine civilization.

We, the five space-level civilizations representing all kinds of intelligent beings in the Milky Way, have decided to form the Galactic Alliance to fight against the Destroyer Civilization. We hereby call upon all civilizations at or above the gravitational level throughout the Milky Way to bravely stand up, jointly protect our right to survival, and jointly resist the brutal acts of the Destroyer Civilization.

Regardless of whether you exist as a legitimate intelligent civilization, a star beast, an intelligent machine, or even a demonic eye, a parasite, or an energy source, whatever your form, you can find a corresponding space-level civilization within the Galactic Alliance that represents your right to survival. At this moment, we should all set aside our past disputes, uphold the ideal of unity and solidarity to fight against a powerful enemy, and stand together to confront our foe.

If you don't step forward and contribute your strength now, and if the Destroyer Civilization ultimately wins, then one day, the light of annihilation will shine upon your civilization's territory.

This is not alarmist; it is a real threat. As is well known, the Destroyer civilization has always sought to exterminate all other intelligent beings and dominate the galaxy.

The Destroyer Civilization will not let any intelligent being escape!
We, the five major space-level civilizations, hereby solemnly pledge: We will guarantee with our own strength that every civilization that joins the Galactic Alliance, regardless of its form of existence, will not be discriminated against or threatened by other intelligent civilizations, as long as it shares the belief of fighting against the Destroyer Civilization.

Furthermore, after defeating the Destroyer Civilization in the future, our five space-level civilizations will jointly dominate the situation in the Milky Way, ensuring that every civilization in the Milky Way can coexist peacefully. Based on their contributions in the fight against the Destroyer Civilization, we will allocate corresponding territories, provide corresponding advanced technologies, and assist their development.

All our intelligent brethren who call the Milky Way home, the moment has come to determine the future of all of us.

To be or not to be, the choice is in our own hands.

If you and your civilization are willing to bravely stand up and use your own strength to fight for the future of your civilization, then please converge at one of the following 154 coordinate points based on your current location. Our Galactic Alliance has already deployed a support fleet there.

Once the gathering is complete, we will connect you to the corresponding 'nation' according to your different forms of existence, and plan the overall development of the future battle.

At every coordinate point, in the name of the Galactic Alliance, we ensure the right to survival of every civilization and every form of intelligent life.

Finally, we appeal once again: Fellow countrymen, stand up!

……

Li Qingsong's expression gradually became serious.

He knew very well that, just as the Recorder Civilization had said, the Destroyer Civilization had brazenly come knocking on his door, and the aftermath of annihilating the Star Beast Catastrophe was gradually emerging.

Unexpectedly, besides the Recorder civilization, there were actually five other space-level beings hidden in this galaxy...

Now, they have all been forced into a corner and have had to abandon their previous mentality of minding their own business. They have even put aside past grievances and included beings like silicon-based parasitic disasters and omnipotent disasters into the alliance.

As for energy lifeforms, Li Qingsong wasn't quite sure. But he figured they were probably similar to electromagnetic lifeforms or gravity-based lifeforms like the Green Light Clan—beings without physical form.

Strictly guaranteeing the right to survival of all forms of existence and strictly prohibiting infighting... This really does seem to have found the greatest common denominator for almost all forms of existence in the entire galaxy.

Furthermore, even if the Destroyer civilization is defeated, the Galactic Alliance will continue to exist and dominate the galactic situation? Will the distribution of benefits after the war be determined by contributions made in the fight against the Destroyer civilization?

If they refuse to step forward, they will ultimately face annihilation if the Destroyer Civilization wins. Conversely, if the Galactic Alliance wins, this civilization will clearly be at a severe disadvantage in the post-war power struggle.

One in front, one behind, one to the left, one to the right—this Galactic Alliance left virtually no choice for gravity- or dark force-level civilizations; they had no choice but to obediently join.

only……

The Galactic Alliance just openly published the coordinate convergence point like that? Aren't they afraid of the Destroyer Civilization coming after them, and thus eliminating the threat in advance?

After careful consideration, Li Qingsong realized once again: "I'm afraid I really am not afraid..."

Since the Galactic Alliance made this arrangement, it must possess corresponding intelligence. And this intelligence... perhaps... also indicates that the Destroyer Civilization was intentionally facilitating the formation of the Galactic Alliance...

Each civilization is better at hiding than the last, and searching the Milky Way is like looking for a needle in a haystack. It would take countless years to find a civilization and destroy it. The efficiency is too low. How can it compare to the quick and easy way to wipe out all the civilizations at once?

Now that you're gathering together, I'm overjoyed. How could I possibly interfere? If I were to destroy one gathering point, I'm afraid all the other gathering points and civilizations would scatter in disarray.

The Galactic Alliance needs more civilizations to come together to provide greater combat power, while the Destroyer Civilization needs more civilizations to come together to annihilate it in one fell swoop. The two work together to promote each other, and the establishment of the Galactic Alliance is truly blessed with perfect timing, location, and people.

But there's one question: is this destroyer civilization really that confident?
Although you possess the so-called "Kingdom Killer" strategic weapon, the Cataclysmic Destruction, you have only ever fought against the combined forces of the Crimson Star Alliance and the Space-level Demon Eye. This time, however, it is a coalition of five major Space-level civilizations and countless Dark Force and Gravity-level civilizations.

After carefully analyzing the situation, Li Qingsong finally made his decision. "I will not participate in this Galactic Alliance. I don't need any post-war power structure or high-level technological support; I can achieve technological development on my own."

At worst, I'll find a corner of the galaxy, not communicate with anyone, and develop on my own.

I don't care about the situation in the entire galaxy; I only care about ourselves and human civilization. My only goal is to find out the truth behind humanity's extinction and avenge it.

But... while I won't join the Galactic Alliance, what about the Grey Worm civilization?

After careful consideration, Li Qingsong realized that the Grey Worm civilization might actually join the Galactic Alliance!
In the spirit of setting aside past grievances and fighting together against a powerful enemy, what is a mere demon eye?
The Galactic Alliance can even bring intelligent machine catastrophes, silicon-based parasitic catastrophes, and energy creatures under its command!
With the Space-level Eye of the Demonic Eye destroyed and the Eye of the Demonic Eye civilization having lost the protection of high-level combat forces, if the Grey Worm civilization refuses to join the Galactic Alliance, then regardless of which side wins in the end, the Grey Worm civilization will almost certainly perish!

The Grey Worm civilization also had no way to secretly find a place to hide and develop on its own like we did.

No matter how highly organized the Demon Eye Civilization is, it is still a legitimate intelligent civilization, and it suffers from considerable internal friction. Its decision-making is not as decisive as mine.

Once the Galactic Alliance wins the final victory, the entire galaxy will be under unified management, and they won't be able to hide for long.

Even if the Destroyer Civilization ultimately triumphs, they will most likely not escape.

Of course, if Li Qingsong were facing the Destroyer Civilization, he probably wouldn't escape either, but the chances are still higher. Besides, if the Destroyer Civilization ultimately wins, then even if he joins, it won't change anything.

"But if the Grey Worm Civilization wants to join, regardless of whether I join or not, I'll have to go and take a look at those gathering points."

Even though the Galactic Alliance has ordered that internal strife be avoided, finding the Grey Worm civilization is the priority. Further actions will depend on the situation.

Having made up his mind, Li Qingsong immediately changed the fleet's course and sailed toward the closest of the announced rendezvous points.

That convergence point is about 2000 light-years away. Based on their respective travel speeds, the Gray Worm civilization is likely the closest to that point. If they were to join the Galactic Alliance, they would most likely go there as well.

It would take about 450 years to reach 2000 light-years.

So Li Qingsong continued his previous technological research and development process, embarking on another long journey.

Time flew by, and Li Qingsong made significant technological progress and carried out another comprehensive upgrade, increasing his warp drive speed to more than five times the speed of light, reaching 5.2 times the speed of light. At that time, the distance to that convergence point was no longer far.

Li Qingsong already knew that the upper limit of warp drive speed for a gravitational-class civilization was 10 times the speed of light. Now that his own speed had reached 5.2 times the speed of light, it meant that his technology had truly reached the mid-stage of gravitational civilization, and was no longer struggling as before.

In terms of actual combat strength, even when facing a civilization at the peak of gravity, although it would most likely still be no match, it would probably still be able to protect its intelligent life and preserve its scientific data.

This gave Li Qingsong considerable confidence.

"We're still 200 light-years away from the convergence point. At this distance, the number of civilizations converging from all directions should already be quite large..."

While Li Qingsong was doing his best to improve the precision of gravity manipulation and reduce the external impact of his own gravity-distorted space, he also increased the deployment of various detectors and carefully observed the surrounding environment to see if any other civilizations had appeared.

Upon this investigation, Li Qingsong immediately detected more than ten spatial curvature fluctuation signals.

However, these signals all have one thing in common: they are extremely weak, making it impossible to pinpoint their location or completely distinguish them from the background environment.

Based on probability, about half of these gravitational fluctuation signals scattered over a radius of tens of light-years correspond to actual civilizations. However, Li Qingsong cannot distinguish which ones are man-made and which ones are background interference.

"It seems everyone did the same thing without prior arrangement..."

Li Qingsong sighed.

He knew that the gravitational fluctuations he triggered would likely appear in the same way to other civilizations.

The massive fleet continued its rapid advance. When it was only 85 light-years away from the final convergence point, Li Qingsong stopped and disengaged from warp drive.

At this moment, in the vast void where there are no macroscopic celestial bodies within a radius of nearly ten trillion kilometers, Li Qingsong's fleet lies in silent lurking.

Not only were they strictly prohibited from any leakage of electromagnetic radiation, but they also coated the exterior of all their spaceships with highly light-absorbing materials, doing everything they could to hide themselves.

At the same time, the number of detectors released into the surrounding environment has increased once again, carefully searching for details of about 420 stars within a radius of about 100 light-years, totaling about 1.5 million cubic light-years. However, no trace of any civilization has been found in the short term.

Li Qingsong knew that there must be many gravitational and dark force civilizations hidden in this star field at this moment, and there was a very high probability that the Gray Worm civilization was hidden there.

But clearly, in this matter, the other civilizations once again made the same choice as Li Qingsong: hide themselves and search for others.

Although most civilizations have already decided to join the Galactic Alliance, it's always good to wait and see how the environment and situation develop before jumping out.

Of course, Li Qingsong has a greater advantage in this process. Because of his stronger industrial capabilities, he can deploy more detectors and find other civilizations more easily.

Time passed slowly. During the long search, Li Qingsong had not yet found any gravitational or dark force civilizations, but he made another discovery that surprised him.

"A primitive, weak civilization actually exists in this star system?"

(End of this chapter)