Brother, just how powerful is our family?

"Furthermore," the deputy minister hesitated for a moment, "Mr. Qin, could you... contact Earth directly? We'd like to... report on the situation."

Qin Feng looked at Qin Zhanjun. Qin Zhanjun walked to a control panel and operated it a few times: "Quantum communication is now connected. We can communicate directly with any location on Earth in real time, without any delay."

Quantum communication. Real-time. Zero latency.

Another technology ahead of its time.

The deputy minister walked to the communications station and picked up the receiver. He didn't need to dial; he only needed to state the person he wanted to contact.

"To Yanjing, in a special conference room."

A few seconds later, the communication was established. The deputy minister's voice rang out from the bridge:

"I am Wang Zhenguo. We are already at our destination. Mr. Qin's strength... is greater than we imagined. According to preliminary assessments, if... if a conflict occurs, Mr. Qin's fleet is capable of controlling the entire Earth's orbital space within an hour. Within twenty-four hours, it can... achieve complete military superiority."

He carefully chose his words, trying to explain the situation clearly without provoking Qin Feng.

There was a long silence on the other end of the communication line, then a steady voice came through: "Understood. Tell Mr. Qin that we will handle this matter seriously. Please rest assured that the country will give him a satisfactory explanation."

"clear."

Communication ended.

The vice minister looked at Qin Feng: "Mr. Qin, you heard that. The country will handle this matter properly."

Qin Feng smiled and said, "Alright. Then I won't ask any more questions."

The tour has now concluded. With mixed feelings, the group members boarded the shuttle boat again.

On the way back, no one spoke.

Everyone is processing what they've seen today.

Everyone is pondering what attitude a nation should take in the face of such power, and where the world will go from here.

On Earth, within hours of the observation group's departure, a swift and decisive operation had already begun.

Core members of the Chen, Zhao, Wang, Lin, and Zhou families were taken into custody at the same time.

Their assets were frozen, and their networks of connections were investigated.

The speed and force of the movement were unprecedented.

Because everyone has come to understand one thing—

When a person commands an interstellar fleet, he is no longer an ordinary "entrepreneur" or "tycoon".

He is a representative of civilization, a symbol of power.

To be his enemy is to be his enemy.

The nation must stand on the side of the future.

As the shuttle re-entered the atmosphere, the lights of the Black Continent base became increasingly clear below.

Qin Feng looked at the night outside the window, his eyes calm.

He knew that from this day forward, many things would change.

But he wasn't worried.

Because he has already revealed his hand.

This trump card is enough to deter anyone with ill intentions.

The plane landed and the cabin door opened.

As Qin Feng descended the gangway into the night, he looked up at the starry sky.

There, twelve warships floated silently, like loyal guardians, protecting his dream and everything he cherished.

He knew that from this night onward, he would have true freedom.

Not controlled by anyone, nor constrained by any power.

Because power is the greatest freedom.

And this power, at this moment, is in his hands.

With the starry sky as our witness, the future is promising.

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Late at night on April 21, 2026, at the Black Continent Global Group base.

Qin Feng gazed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows at the African savanna bathed in silvery moonlight.

On the grassland, several giraffes strolled slowly in the distance, their eyes gleaming like stars in the darkness.

But in Qin Feng's eyes, this primitive and wild scene seemed small and distant compared to the grand blueprint in his mind.

His phone vibrated, interrupting his thoughts. It was Qin Yang calling.

"Brother, where did you go? Why did you go to Africa again? You didn't even take me with you!" Qin Yang's voice was filled with the energy and dissatisfaction unique to young people. "I'm so bored at home!"

A slight smile appeared on Qin Feng's lips: "I have some things to take care of. I'll bring you here to play when I'm done."

"When will you be done? All I do every day is spend money, it's so boring," Qin Yang complained. "Why don't you give me something to do? I see you and Yao Yao are both very busy."

"It's not the right time yet," Qin Feng said. "Let's wait a bit. Once I've laid a solid foundation, there will be plenty of things for you to do."

We chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up.

Qin Feng's smile faded, and his eyes became deep again.

Qin Yang is right, he does need to find something to do.

But it can't be a trivial matter; it has to be something significant that can support a family or a civilization.

That's what he was thinking about just now.

To build a civilization.

A completely independent civilization, free from the constraints of any country or power.

A civilization shaped by his own hands, where he controlled every detail, from land to institutions, from population to culture.

He'd even thought of a name: Yanhuang Civilization.

This is both a legacy and a pledge.

The Yellow Emperor and the Yan Emperor are the legendary ancestors of the Chinese people. Naming the civilization after them signifies that its roots and soul lie in China, but its future lies in the stars and the sea.

Civilization needs land.

Qin Feng has no intention of establishing a nation on the existing national territories of Earth—that would mean endless territorial disputes and diplomatic conflicts.

He wants to create his own piece of land on the high seas.

The Pacific Ocean, the largest ocean on Earth, covers an area of ​​1.8 million square kilometers.

Filling in several continents there might seem like a pipe dream to others, but for Qin Feng... it just takes time.

The system's energy-matter conversion function is based on the infinite source of cosmic dark energy.

In theory, he could fill the entire Pacific Ocean in a single day.

But that would be too shocking, so he chose to proceed gradually.

First, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, at a distance far enough from any other continent, fill in a continent of 500 million square kilometers—that's roughly half the size of China.

This continent will be named "Yanhuang Continent" as the core of civilization.

He had already sketched out the shape of the Yanhuang Continent in his mind: roughly circular, with a winding coastline and natural harbors.

The central region consists of mountains and plateaus, providing water resources; the surrounding plains and hills are suitable for habitation and agriculture; and the coastline features long sandy beaches and reefs, forming a beautiful coastline.

Planning in mainland China should be both scientific and human-centered.

The urban clusters are distributed along major rivers and coastlines, with the population of each city controlled at around 200 million to avoid overcrowding.

There are high-speed electronic connections between cities, allowing access to any major city within half an hour.

Within the city, residential areas, commercial areas, and green spaces are scientifically laid out.

Each residential community is equipped with schools, hospitals, parks, and sports fields.

Housing is allocated on a per-family basis, with each family receiving a 500-square-meter villa with a front and back yard where they can grow flowers and vegetables.