"Our Maoshi Star Civilization cannot become cannon fodder for the conflict between the Pleiades and the Orion Royal Court! Even if it means sacrificing twenty warp speed battleships, so be it!" Another executive, Yue Gu, said: "Although Zi Gu is a bit emotional, her words aren’t without reason. The Blue Star Civilization now possesses Level 3 Warp Battleships, effectively making them a 2.7 level civilization." "Give them a few hundred more years, and they might just become a Level 3 Civilization." "Now that the Black Sea Civilization is busy dealing with its own issues, why not take the opportunity to probe both Black Sea Civilization and the Pleiades, to see if they’re willing to go to war with us over Blue Star Civilization." "If they choose to fight, we withdraw our troops. If they don’t, we’ll obliterate Blue Star Civilization in one fell swoop!" "Once war begins, it’s beyond our control." Miao Gu stated. Jiang Gu thought carefully and said: "Probing isn’t impossible, deploy a fleet under the guise of eliminating Star Thieves. Zi Gu, you will command." "Yes!" Zi Gu was delighted, finally having a chance to rescue her husband while eliminating the threat of Blue Star Civilization in one strike! Thus, a Star Domain-level battleship was dispatched from the Maoshi Star Civilization’s space base, heading towards the Proxima Centauri Star System. The Black Sea Civilization and the Pleiades Union had reconnaissance ships and warp reconnaissance equipment near their territories, and the movement of these warships alarmed both sides. Bai Ningxiang immediately sent a message to He Xingzhou: "Maoshi Star Civilization has deployed a Star Domain-level battleship heading your way!" "We are mobilizing our Star Domain-level battleships, but the number might not be much, only about one-fifth of theirs." "I understand!" He Xingzhou became serious, as this was their worst fear. He immediately contacted Huo Sen, "Mr. Huo Sen, the Maoshi Star Civilization is launching an attack against us, we need immediate assistance from the Pleiades Union fleet!" "Mr. He, please remain calm, we are currently mobilizing our fleet. Support will take two months." Huo Sen replied. He Xingzhou continued communicating with other commanders, understanding the gravity of the situation and its potential to escalate into a war between the Star Trading Group and Maoshi Star Civilization! In space, the Star Trading Group’s Star Domain Fleet was traveling at more than five times warp speed. Star Domain-level warships are at least Level 6 Warp Battleships, where even the lowest level ships move at 392.5 times the speed of light! It was apparent that the Maoshi Star Union’s warships were not the lowest level. The Black Sea Civilization’s warp ships rushed to intercept, Bai Shizao personally led the effort, shouting through subspace communication: "Commander of Maoshi Star Civilization, you are about to enter the territory of the Pleiades Union, return immediately or it will be considered an act of war!" Zi Gu’s voice came across the communication channel, dismissive: "War? Bai Shizao, can you represent the Black Sea Civilization? You’re not even an elder of the Black Sea Civilization Council!" Bai Shizao was frustrated, knowing the opponent was correct. In anger, he said: "Your actions will lead to war! If you continue forward, we will attack!" "Then go ahead and try." Zi Gu stated dismissively, "Your few warships are antiques from a millennium ago, perfect for me to scrap!" She was unafraid of the intercepting fleet, as Bai Shizao only had access to outdated warships. The true main warships of the Black Sea Civilization were beyond his power to deploy. "Attack!" Bai Shizao did not hesitate. From their battleships, they launched warp-speed antimatter missiles. Antimatter missiles formed warp bubbles, attacking the target at Level 6 Warp speed. The Maoshi Star Civilization’s fleet was equally unyielding, intercepting all those warp-speed antimatter missiles, simultaneously launching a shell. The shell advanced at warp speed, but the Black Sea Civilization’s warships attempted interception unsuccessfully. The shell indeed stopped, but wasn’t destroyed. It split into eight parts, encircling the warships and forming a surround. Subsequently, the eight weapon components linked up, beginning their function. "Ship’s gravity system is destabilized, strong gravity is pulling the vessel! Our travel speed has decreased to less than ten percent of light speed!" Crew aboard immediately noticed the issue. "It’s a gravity weapon! The Maoshi Star Civilization has developed gravity weapons, and we’re covered by a gravity field!" The captain hastily reported to Bai Shizao. As former members of a Level 4 Civilization, they naturally recognized gravity weapons. The Level 3 Civilization can already unify the four fundamental forces of the universe, creating and utilizing gravity! Gravity weapons have been developed based on this technology. The Black Sea Civilization also had gravity weapons, and even more advanced technology, but they were lost over centuries of war with the Zerg and internal conflicts. The few warships sent by Bai Shizao are private assets of the Iceberg Investigation Association and have nothing to do with the Black Sea Civilization. "Old man." Zi Gu spoke again, saying: "Although you don’t represent the Black Sea Civilization, we do not want to engage in war with you now. So we won’t destroy your warships this time." "Watch closely, the Blue Star Civilization will surely be destroyed this time!" After speaking, she let the fleet continue moving forward. The warp speed ships of Bai Shizao were all restricted by gravity weapons and couldn’t even intercept. Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on Nove1Fire.net Bai Shizao felt bitter. In the past, the Black Sea Civilization could take on even higher Galaxy-level warships, let alone the Star Domain-level ones. Now, just a few gravity weapons have confined him. "Ah, the elders of the Civilization Council are still observing, arguing. Today’s incident will become the fuse for the destruction of the Black Sea Civilization!" He helplessly sent a message to He Xingzhou, saying: "I’ve done my best, try the Star Trading Group!" "The Iceberg Investigation Association didn’t stop them." The Blue Star Civilization Commander got the news and became anxious. They had already prepared for the worst. He Xingzhou said: "The opponent is about 80 light years away from us, currently traveling at approximately Level 6.7 Warp, about five hundred times the speed of light." "That means they can reach here to attack us in about two months!" "And the fleet stationed fifty light years away in the Pleiades can come to in just one month." "However, Huo Sen replied that it would take two months, indicating that they are not fully committed to supporting us and are still watching." "Really frustrating." He Hongwei said, "We clearly had an agreement, but without strength to back it up, it’s just a worthless piece of paper. If the Pleiades hesitates any longer, our losses will be severe." "We can’t rely on the Star Trading Group, we need a two-pronged approach!" He Xingzhou said, "Since both the Maoshi Star Civilization and the Star Trading Group are testing the waters, we need to be ruthless." "Continue with the previous plan, during this period, take down their attacking fleet and all four star systems." "If the Star Trading Group comes to support and holds off the Maoshi Star Civilization, everything is fine; if they go back on their word, we’ll take as many resources as possible and leave!" As the Civilization Commander, He Xingzhou can’t pin all his hopes on the Star Trading Group upholding their promise. "Yes, it would be best to stay. But even if we have to leave, we need to bite a chunk out of the Maoshi Star Union!" Everyone agreed, and they began to organize their forces. The Blue Star Civilization has encountered similar crises many times, so they handle it expertly. "Proxima Centauri 1, 2, and 3, Sun 2, and 3, accelerate the attack. The goal is to eliminate the enemy within a month!" He Xingzhou ordered. "Received!" In the Proxima Centauri Star System, these five warp speed battleships, having replenished their antimatter, intensified their firepower output again and began to concentrate their attack on one, using Fast Particle Weapons to destroy it quickly. On the other side, Huang Sheng and other commanders also received the latest orders from headquarters. "Speed up, we also need to take down these four star systems within a month! Let the Maoshi Star Civilization know that the Blue Star Civilization is not to be trifled with!" At this time, the leaders of the Star Trading Group were observing the battle situation. "A few Black Sea Civilization warships came out to intercept, but they were restricted by a few gravity weapons. They are too weak now. After this, their status as a leading civilization should be officially revoked!" One leader said. "Are we really going to war with the Maoshi Star Civilization? Behind them is the Orion Royal Court!" "We have already been at war for a long time, no need to wait until now!" "Has the fleet set out?" "Already set out, if intercepting, they can catch up with the Maoshi Star Civilization’s fleet within a month." "No rush, even if we intercept this time, there will be a next time. The Blue Star Civilization needs to prove that they can keep this Star Domain and have a chance to counter the Maoshi Star Civilization soon. Otherwise, our investment of military forces would be wasted!" The leaders make clear decisions; they only help civilizations of value.