A genius? I just love studying.

Chapter 346 Counterattack
On the distant homeworld of the Webweavers, the Temple of Resonance was utterly silent.

It wasn't that there was no sound, but rather that the thought processes of all the Web-weavers and rulers connected by biological neural networks froze at the same instant, as if the heat death of the universe had prematurely descended upon them.

Just moments ago, they were monitoring the superluminal particle stream known as the Purification Thread with a calm, almost cruel pleasure.

It traversed dozens of light-years, precisely targeting that nascent civilization on the blue planet that had just ignited its nuclear fusion flames and dared to declare its existence.

For the net weavers, this was not a war, but a routine cleaning.

Just as a spider senses the slightest vibration in its web and sends out a venomous messenger to bring the restless insect back to eternal tranquility.

They have been clearing out their own clean zone in the dark forest in this way for tens of thousands of years.

The Purification Silk represents the pinnacle of their technology; it is the ultimate weapon that transcends low-speed matter movement and traverses spacetime based on the inherent topological defects of spacetime itself.

It is unstoppable and undefendable; the moment it comes into contact with the target star system, it will reduce all its ordered structures, including life, planets, and even the star itself, to a soup of the most homogeneous fundamental particles.

In Chief Navigator Zeraka's composite eye, the mathematically beautiful trajectory of the Purification Silk about to hit its target was originally reflected.

His mental network was already echoing with the ritualistic pheromone fluctuations that signify territorial expansion after a successful hunt.

However, the next moment.

The trajectory has disappeared.

It was not deflected, not detonated, and not blocked by any form of energy barrier.

It is a complete, absolute, zeroing out of all sensor readings.

It was as if that destructive torrent, imbued with the cutting-edge technology of the Web Weavers and capable of annihilating stars, had never been launched. It touched nothing, triggered no energy reaction, and was simply erased from the list of existence by some force at the very boundary of that target area.

The deathly silence lasted for a long three seconds.

Subsequently, the entire Hall of Resonance was engulfed by an unprecedented and chaotic storm of thoughts.

"Error! Systemic error in the sensor array!" A tech official was the first to issue a sharp thought, attempting to cover up this impossible reality with the most reasonable explanation.

"Search for backup channels, activate all Deep Space Eyes, we must find the Purification Thread!" The other military governor's mind was filled with the rage of a hunter who has lost track of his prey and a hint of barely perceptible panic.

However, all the data, all the backups, and all the observation equipment from different physical principles all point to the same conclusion: when the Purification Thread touches the boundary of the star system where the Blue Star civilization is located, all its physical parameters return to nothingness in zero time.

Zeraka's core processor seemed to have been plunged into absolute zero. He knew better than anyone what this meant. This was not a battle of energy levels; what they had just witnessed was the negation of the outcome.

A cold, instinctive fear, like a highly toxic slime, seeped into the highly rational thought network of the web weaver for the first time.

“They…are not insects…” A faint but clear thought flashed through the network, and all the governors connected to the network felt the fear behind this thought.

“They changed the rules.” Another, even more alarming, conclusion emerged.

Modify the rules?

How can this be?

The laws of physics are the cornerstone of the universe, the warp and weft threads upon which the web weavers weave all of technology.

The ability to modify the rules means that the other party is not a larger spider fighting them on the same web, but rather... an entity capable of reweaving the web itself.

Zeraka forcefully suppressed the wave of panic within the mind network.

Zeracá's compound eyes were all fixed on the blue star symbol on the star map, a symbol that had once been insignificant but had now become incredibly eerie.

He slowly broadcast a top-priority thought to the entire Webweaver civilization, containing only one concise yet powerful command that could overturn their millennia-old code of conduct: "Immediately activate all Purification Threads."

He harbored no illusions; in civilized warfare, there is never room for maneuver—it's either you die or I die.

Based on the data they obtained, the target civilization possessed some kind of one-off or regional targeted defense technology, which filled him with unease. He decided to use a saturation attack, activating all the looms and simultaneously launching all the purification threads to cover all orbital planes and potential defensive weaknesses of the target star system, overwhelming any possible defensive loopholes with sheer numbers.

In the desolate depths of space, the cores of hundreds of giant looms surrounding the Web Weavers' home planet began to emit a dim light, drawing energy from the star.

The next moment, thousands upon thousands of purifying threads, like deadly spiders swarming from their nests, tore apart the structure of spacetime, weaving a death web that covered all angles and destroyed all life, enveloping the distant Blue Star civilization.

In an instant, countless crimson threads set sail from the Weaver's Starfield, rushing towards the solar system from all directions at speeds exceeding the speed of light, like a dazzling meteor shower.

……

"We should immediately develop a counterattack plan!"

The moment Chen Hui returned to Blue Star from Tiangong-3, Old Qian found him and said with a serious expression.

The current barrier seems impregnable and foolproof, but since they were able to develop the Law Node within a few years of the faster-than-light particle stream attack, how can we be sure that the other side won't develop even more advanced attack weapons in the near future?

The possibility of a technological explosion could leave no pure land in this world. Since the Web Weaver civilization has already shown its malice, they will not show any mercy.

"I already have an idea."

Chen Hui had already been thinking about this problem when the barrier closed loop was established.

Old Qian smiled happily. This young man was always so reliable. Although he was almost thirty years old, Chen Hui was still a young man, considering the current average human lifespan of 200 years.

Furthermore, biotechnology continues to advance, and it is believed that in a few decades, it is not a dream for the average human lifespan to double. Perhaps, in our lifetime, humans will truly be able to live forever.

"Everyone has worked hard these past few days. Go back and reunite with your families, get some rest, and then we can start the research and development."

Qian looked at the Tiangong-3 researchers following behind Chen Hui and said solemnly, "You are all heroes of humanity!"

A grand welcoming ceremony quickly came to an end, and Chen Hui returned to Chengdu in a flying car powered by a nuclear fusion engine.

Sharpening the axe won't delay the work of chopping wood. Even if there is a possibility of a technological breakthrough, it won't make a difference to take a day or two. Even if Chen Hui can continue his research, the others in the lab are already eager to go home. Therefore, Chen Hui decided to go back and spend a few days with his uncle and aunt before starting the next step of his research.

Dai Yafeng was still driving the flying car. The two exchanged a few pleasantries, as if they were in another world. Dai Yafeng had prepared himself for death, but he never expected that Chen Hui would resolve the crisis so easily.

Six or seven years ago, he was Chen Hui's driver. At that time, he only regarded Chen Hui as a scientist who had made some contributions to the country. Who would have thought that a few years later, that little guy would have grown up to this extent?

Dai Yafeng was lost in thought, while Chen Hui summoned the attribute panel.
The moment the legal node was completed, countless comments flashed before Chen Hui's eyes, but the situation was too critical at the time, and Chen Hui didn't have time to check them. Only now did he have time to sort them out. [Host: Chen Hui]
Chinese Level 6 (48%)

Mathematics Level 8 (27%)

Foreign language proficiency level 6 (31%)

Physics Level 8 (7%)

Chemistry Level 6 (67%)

Biology Level 7 (3%)

Physical Education Level 5 (0%)

Geography Level 2 (0%)

History Level 2 (0%)

Politics Level 8 (48%)

The gains this time were undoubtedly huge. Mathematics and physics broke through to level 8, and biology also improved to level 7. His proficiency in each subject has reached his current level. Relying on daily accumulation, the increase is already very slow. Sudden enlightenment is his usual way of improving.

Both Chinese and foreign language skills have improved, likely due to the progress made in deciphering the information of the web-weavers' civilization.

In addition to the increase in proficiency, Chen Hui also gained 2 free attribute points.

[Congratulations, host, you have gained initial mastery of the rules of the universe. Free attribute points +2]

Chen Hui was somewhat surprised, as this was the first time he had gained two free attribute points due to a breakthrough.

Although he had previously gained free attribute points through application breakthroughs, he could feel that the difficulty of gaining free attribute points through application breakthroughs was far greater than that of theoretical breakthroughs.

Unexpectedly, this breakthrough granted me two free attribute points.

Perhaps it's because previous theories haven't reached such a level, and the level of applied breakthroughs isn't high enough?
Chen Hui didn't dwell on this issue for too long. He stopped thinking about things he couldn't figure out for the time being, figuring that once he improved his skills, all the problems would be solved.

"Give me some creativity!"

"Boost my memory!"

Without hesitation, I used both free attribute points on the upgrade.

Creativity goes without saying; Chen Hui's current research relies heavily on this fundamental attribute.

As for memory, Chen Hui only discovered the secret after raising his memory to level 6. It turns out that memory is not just about memorizing knowledge, but also about calculation ability, which is very useful in his current research. It helps him quickly simplify massive amounts of data and, combined with his strong insight, quickly find the correct patterns.

And only with sufficiently powerful computing capabilities can he quickly retrieve the information he needs from his brain's memory.

After his memory improved, Chen Hui's brain computing ability once again experienced a qualitative leap. If his brain computing ability was previously only equivalent to the most advanced ordinary personal computer on Earth, now it is comparable to a supercomputer.

As soon as Chen Hui stepped off the flying car, he received a text message: "The Propaganda Department of China has awarded the title of 'Hero of the Times' to the Chen Hui Laboratory on Tiangong-3, praising them for demonstrating their heroic qualities in times of crisis and calling on the entire planet to learn from them. The Tiangong-3 Laboratory turned the tide in this attack by the Webweaver civilization… The personnel of the Tiangong-3 Laboratory are as follows…"

Chen Hui smiled. He never expected that in this day and age, he could still receive such a text message. It was such a simple and unpretentious reward. It meant that anyone in the world with a mobile phone could receive this reward message.

Only then did everyone understand what had happened to them and who had saved their lives.

Of course, in addition to text messages, China also issued announcements through various official channels. In addition to honors and awards, everyone in the Tiangong-3 laboratory was awarded the Second-Class Merit Medal, while Chen Hui was awarded the Special-Class Merit Medal.

"Brother, you are awesome!"

In the villa on Muma Mountain in the suburbs of Chengdu, as soon as Chen Hui opened the door, Li Qingrui skipped and jumped to greet him, throwing herself into his arms.

Now, Li Qingrui has grown into a young woman. Her long hair has been cut short, making her look like a tomboy, but she exudes a heroic spirit and has a somewhat sharp aura.

Of course, in front of Chen Hui, this fierce aura instantly dissipated, turning into an adorable little rabbit.

She used to only know that her brother was very capable, but as she learned more and more, she understood more and more just how capable her brother really was.

Chen Hui touched her short hair and looked at his uncle and aunt who had also come out, "How is Uncle's health?"

"Haha, great! I'm eating well and sleeping well."

Li Tianhua laughed heartily and said that he now lives the life of a master, with everything done for him, and he even has a personal driver. He spends his days playing cards with a few good friends. Just a few years ago, he was delivering food and never imagined that he could live such a life.

After taking Nirvana No. 3, all his cancer cells were eliminated. Then he took Immortality No. 2. Although he was over sixty years old, his body was like that of a thirty or forty-year-old, which was the age to enjoy life.

"Don't worry about him. He's always hanging out with shady characters. I think he's getting a bit cocky."

Fan Rong chimed in with a complaint.

After Li Tianhua became wealthy, he naturally wanted to help some of his good brothers out. As a result, those who delivered food with him back then, as well as those who were close to him in the village, are now living lives that ordinary people envy.

Nowadays, Li Tianhua is like a certain famous singer surnamed Zhou from back then, always followed by a group of lackeys, and his behavior naturally seems a bit arrogant.

Chen Hui knew all this. His uncle, like that singer, had indeed become a bit arrogant, but he still stuck to his principles and didn't do anything out of line.

As for those lackeys, let's not even talk about the villagers. Back when Uncle was in such dire straits, it was these people who lent him money for medical treatment. Now that he's rich, it's only right that they enjoy it. His delivery friends have also helped Uncle a lot. Chen Hui had nothing to say.

"And you're talking about me? Let me tell you, your aunt is really rich now. A few days ago she bought a pair of earrings worth 2.3 million yuan. She said they were from Graff and were the same style worn by a certain celebrity surnamed Huang. What a spendthrift."

Li Tianhua retaliated without backing down. Although he had spent money lavishly over the years, he never spent more than tens of thousands of yuan a month. Buying earrings worth more than two million yuan was something he never even dared to dream of.

Chen Hui watched his uncle and aunt bickering with a smile. He had never seen such a scene before and found it quite amusing.

As for the earrings worth over two million, they are nothing to him now. His aunt bought them with his money, which is better than some people embezzling public funds to buy earrings worth over two million.

Unfortunately, no one probably remembers what happened back then.

(End of this chapter)