Chapter 278: Isolated Island and the Galaxy

Yanhuang Civilization, Solar System, Blue Star.

Inside the Command Center, the atmosphere and the outside world's revelry were like two worlds.

The news of the great victory in the Godfall Star Region had long ignited the entire civilization; countless civilians revered the soldiers of the Heavenly Sword Fleet and the Vanguard Army as deities.

However, in this conference room that decided the civilization's future, no one's face showed the joy of victory.

On the massive holographic star map, the red light points of the Sirius Civilization were completely extinguished, but another vast, unmatched golden halo,

Like an ancient beast lurking in the star sea, it silently released a suffocating pressure.

Biteen Empire.

That "blockade order" displaying hegemony made it clear to everyone that the previous war was merely an appetizer.

The real test has only just begun.

"Old Luo, we can't wait any longer!"

Minister of National Defense Zhou Shaoqing sprang to his feet, slamming his fist on the metal table with a dull thud.

In the eyes of this hawkish general, fire burned uncontrollably.

"What is the Biteen Empire? The dogs they sent had their legs broken by us, yet now they act like masters imposing a blockade? This is humiliation! Pure humiliation!"

"I propose that the main fleet launch an immediate offensive! We won't touch their imperial capital star system; we'll pick a few of their most unruly vassal civilizations,

"and use absolute firepower to tell the entire Milky Way Galaxy that the Yanhuang people are not something they can knead at will!"

Zhou Shaoqing's words made the air in the conference room scorching.

"Old Zhou, stay calm."

Zhang Yunfeng spoke slowly, his voice as steady as ever.

"Your proposal is a gamble with our lives. We have just finished a major battle; the fleet needs rest, and the captured technology needs to be digested.

"Most importantly, we know almost nothing about the war potential of a fourth-level civilization."

"Actively expanding the war is betting the entire civilization's future."

Beside him, Mao Xinyang, the former Church Leader now serving as a military committee member, added with his unique sharp perspective:

"Minister Zhou's idea would cause us to lose our greatest strategic advantage—mystery."

"Our greatest deterrent right now is precisely the Biteen Empire's lack of understanding of us, their fear of our 'thought'."

"If we take the initiative to attack, it's equivalent to laying all our cards on the table.

"They will analyze our weapons through war and evaluate our strength.

"By then, fear will disappear, leaving only cold calculations of strength."

"I agree."

Commander Zhang Xianzhong said in a low voice, "What we need most is still time."

"Time, time! Again, time!"

Zhou Shaoqing growled, "We can afford to wait, but will the enemy give us that chance?"

"Being blocked at our doorstep by a fourth-level civilization pointing at our noses—this anger you can swallow, but I cannot!"

The atmosphere in the conference room instantly reached a stalemate.

"Going is a reckless gamble."

"Not going is feeling stifled."

Everyone's gaze eventually converged, without prior agreement, on the figure who had kept his eyes closed and rested throughout.

Qin Hao.

The Yanhuang Civilization's Divine Needle that Stabilizes the Sea.

As if sensing everyone's gaze, Qin Hao slowly opened his eyes.

In those deep purple eyes, there was no agitation from debate, no solemnity before a strong foe—only a calm that made everyone's hearts race.

He responded to neither side, merely rising and walking to that massive holographic star map.

His gaze fell on the golden halo representing the Biteen Empire, and he spoke calmly.

"They want us to become an isolated island."

"His voice was not loud, yet it instantly silenced the entire conference room."

Qin Hao slowly turned, the corner of his mouth curling into an arc that made hearts skip.

"Then let the entire galaxy become chaos in their eyes."

"Isolated island?"

"Chaos?"

A gleam flashed in Old Luo's eyes; he knew Qin Hao had found a way to break the deadlock.

"Little Qin, what is your plan?"

Qin Hao's gaze swept over everyone present, and he uttered a plan that shocked the heavens and shook the earth.

"The Biteen Empire sees itself as the player, the rule-maker."

"They believe the Eastern Star Region is their board, and we and the Western Kollo Empire are merely pieces."

"If that is the case..."

"Why can't we step out of the board?"

Qin Hao paused; each word struck like a heavy hammer on everyone's hearts.

"I will use the system's ability to replicate a fleet identical in every way to the Biteen Empire's standard fleet."

"Then, with this fleet, I will strike key targets of the Kollo Empire!"

Boom!

There was no sound, yet every person in the conference room felt their soul violently shaken by those words.

Pretend to be the Bitien Empire.

Go attack the Kelo Empire.

Framing!

This utterly crazy word surfaced in everyone's mind.

Zhou Shaoqing's anger on his face instantly solidified, replaced by a shock mixed with ecstasy and horror.

Zhang Yunfeng and Mao Xinyang's composure and caution on their faces vanished, leaving only undisguisable incredulity.

This plan is no longer a game of chess.

This is flipping the table!

It is dragging the two biggest players down into the water, forcing them to fight each other in the mire!

Old Luo's breath paused for a moment.

He looked at Qin Hao; in those wise eyes, for the first time an uncontrollable shock appeared.

He and Zhang Yunfeng locked eyes, each seeing the same emotion in the other's.

The risk is immeasurable.

Once any side discovers a trace, what the Yanhuang Civilization will face is a catastrophe brought by the joint forces of the two level-4 civilizations!

But the reward is equally unimaginable!

It will completely disrupt the Milky Way Galaxy's chessboard, granting the Yanhuang Civilization the most precious time—a golden period of savage growth amidst chaos!

"This plan..."

Zhang Yunfeng's voice sounded a little hoarse: "What if... what if we're discovered? Our information on the fleets of the two empires comes solely from the Omar Civilization; we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy."

"There is no 'what if'."

Qin Hao's voice was firm and resolute, full of absolute confidence that brooked no doubt.

"I guarantee that no civilization will be able to find out it was us."

"I will replicate the fleet using the system, from energy fluctuations to engine parameters, from hull paint to curvature traces, making it identical to the Bitien Empire's standard warships."

"The tactics will follow the data provided by Comrade Mao Xinyang, emulating the Bitien fleet's arrogance and precision that runs deep into the bones."

"We must act, and act so convincingly that the Kelo Empire will believe it without doubt."

Qin Hao's gaze locked onto its target like a hunter.

"Now, the only thing we need to determine is the first attack target."

"This target must be important enough to thoroughly enrage the Kelo Empire, so they pour all their wrath upon the Bitien Empire."

"At the same time, it must not be their absolute core, lest they spare no expense in a frantic investigation and discover the problem early on."

Qin Hao's eyes gleamed with the light of a strategist.

"We need a perfect opening that will ignite war across the Milky Way Galaxy."