Void Jigsaw Puzzle

Chapter 171 Three Stages of Cosmic Civilization Evolution

Hydrogen Chen looked at the four people in front of him and began to speak slowly: "You have had many dealings with the Hydrogen Clan before, so you must have some understanding of us. Hydrogen Yi is our clan leader and the one who resurrected you from the universe and achieved your embodied rebirth. You all know this. If you define it by your titles, Hydrogen Ao is our 'Marshal', that is, the highest person in charge of all areas related to military and force. However, the areas he is responsible for go far beyond these, including various foreign trade and dealings. Hydrogen Nian is an important figure under his command..."

She quickly introduced the background knowledge of the Hydrogen Clan, most of which was known to the people in the conference room, but it was still very enlightening to hear it all systematically presented by a Hydrogen Clan member for the first time.

"So, Qing Ao is your Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Commerce? Can he take care of all these positions at the same time?" Zhong Chenmu couldn't help but ask.

Hydrogen Chen smiled. "This relates to our operating mechanism. Because we have no physical presence, but purely virtual forms, our world operates based on order, laws, and authority. Order is the division of responsibilities and powers I just mentioned, laws are the relationships between them, and authority defines the range of resources and processing capabilities that each person can mobilize and access. Therefore, everyone, even Chief Hydrogen Memory himself, performs their duties within such a large system. Moreover, there is no essential difference between holding one position and holding several, because all the rules of operation have already been defined."

"Then why do we feel that your hierarchy is also very strict when we deal with you?"

"That is the projection of your own inner consciousness and cognition. Don't forget, we don't have a physical form." Hengchen explained.

"Okay, what if something unexpected happens in your system?" Zhong Chenmu asked.

"There are no unexpected situations. All situations are covered by laws."

"Then who will ensure the normal operation of order, rules and authority?"

"Good question..." Hydron Chen smiled and said, "This is my duty, the duty of us 'Overseers'."

"watch dogs?"

"Yes, a role specifically dedicated to monitoring the normal operation of this system. We are the oldest race in the universe, born at the same time as the Big Bang. Over the long course of time, we have also experienced the two stages of embodied entity and the coexistence of virtual and real, and finally transitioned to the current stage of only virtual form. In the process of transitioning from the coexistence of virtual and real to virtual form, our ancestors designed a system of order, rules, and authority. They also designed us, so that we can form a positive feedback system with the system that continuously corrects and develops forward."

The conference room was completely silent. Qingchen's words were crystal clear.

Zhong Chenmu was so excited that his breathing became rapid. The information provided by Hongchen answered the remaining doubts in his mind. At this moment, he felt his vision was extremely broadened and his mind was clear.

The evolution of cosmic civilization is divided into three stages. The Hydrogen Clan is already in the third stage, while Wuming City has just entered the second stage. The common predecessor of Wuming City and Kunlun City, Earth's human civilization, was still in the first stage when it launched the "Dandelion Project." As a patch for the "Dandelion Project," Zhong Chenmu seems to not only help human civilization transition smoothly when it is fortunate enough to be reborn and embodied, but also guide it as a whole into the second stage.

However, that was his long-term vision. Regarding the current situation, he still needed to confirm some details with Hydrogen Chen.

"Well, then, why do you say that the Turtle Clan, or the Silicon Clan or the Space Rogues as you call them, have made a comeback?"

Hongchen was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "Turtle Clan... Is that how you call the universe's hooligans? It seems you don't have enough respect."

"We should despise them strategically and pay attention to them tactically. Calling them a clan of bastards is a strategic contempt." Zhong Chenmu replied.

In the past, the name "Turtle Clan" was only used within their Jigsaw Team, but they got used to it and it would inevitably pop up when talking to the Hydrogen Clan. He would try to control it at first, but now he thinks it's better to call it that and let everyone know that the Silicon Clan is the Turtle Clan!

"What a 'strategic disregard'! Let me tell you why I believe they've made a comeback. Because, as an Overseer, I sense a disturbance in the rules. This disturbance hasn't yet reached the level of order and authority, but once the trend is established, it will be difficult to stop."

Zhong Chenmu looked at the delicate and beautiful face of Qianchen and nodded. "Since you are an inspector, you naturally wouldn't lie. However, if you really sensed a disturbance in the law, why didn't you go to your clan leader Qianyi instead of looking for us? Can we help?"

Qing Chen sighed slightly: "Because I found that the rules for reporting to the clan leader have changed. In other words, if I report to him, there will be a risk of the information being intercepted or eavesdropped."

Zhong Chenmu's eyes widened: "So the other party came fully prepared!"

"Yes, the reason the Turtle Clan has such a catastrophic impact on tribes like ours is because they, too, are in virtual form, capable of directly undermining our order, laws, and authority systems. Our former brother tribe, the Lithium Clan, was exterminated in this way. And after implementing the 'Reunification' plan, we discovered that you seem quite adept at limiting and resolving the threat posed by the Turtle Clan. As far as I know, the end of the 'Reunification' game was due to your promise to Chief Hydrogen Memory to eliminate the Turtle Clan in Wuming City through a reset."

Qingchen seemed to accept the term "turtle clan" very quickly.

Zhong Chenmu bit his lip and said, "Thank you for your trust in us, but the reason we were able to restrict them in Wuming City before was because they appeared in Wuming City. Now, they have appeared on Taibai Star. I don't know how we can help."

"It doesn't matter. We can discuss it and see if there is any solution. This is also the purpose of my coming here today." said Qing Chen.

Zhong Chenmu nodded: "No problem!"

Hydran seemed relieved, and then she sat on the chair that Reyue had prepared for her.

Of course, the legs are still hanging in the air.

Seeing this, Old Man Liu couldn't help but ask, "Qianchen, right? My name is Liu Zhongju, you can just call me Old Man Liu. I want to ask, do you always keep your legs hanging in the air no matter what the situation is?"

"Yes."

"Including sleeping?"

"We don't sleep. Besides, this visual form is just for your convenience. We Hydrogen Clan don't need such a burden among each other."

"..."

But Old Man Liu continued to ask, "Then why is it that your visual form is sometimes male and sometimes female?"

"We don't have a gender, but whether we appear male or female depends on your first reaction and intention when you feel or see us. Perhaps, the Hydrogen Tribe members you've seen before were all male, and when Guo Ling saw me, he subconsciously hoped I was a woman."

After saying that, Qingchen looked at Guo Ling meaningfully.

Guo Ling: “…”