Chapter 392

Time, on the scale of the universe, is the most meaningless unit of measurement.

For the rapidly developing Yanhuang Civilization, this is even more true.

The construction of the 【Dimensional Gate】 is an unprecedented colossal project.

It is not merely a pile of technology, but the ultimate test of the civilization's industrial capacity, resource mobilization, and organizational ability.

Under the theory provided by Qin Hao and the efforts of the entire civilization's scientific research team,

The first experimental 【Dimensional Gate】 took a full seven hundred years to complete before it was finally declared finished.

When this massive ring spanning a light-year was successfully ignited at the edge of the Milky Way Galaxy, the entire Yanhuang Civilization erupted in excitement.

Countless brilliant beams shot from within the ring, intertwining into a stable and dazzling dimensional passage.

On the surface of the passage, countless complex energy streaks flowed, which were the materialized dimensional stabilizing field.

As the chief responsible, Academician Qian Bowen stood before the observation platform, gazing at this masterpiece that embodied the efforts of countless people, feeling pride.

"We succeeded…… we succeeded!"

However, the joy of success was short-lived.

The result of the first activation test poured cold water on everyone.

"Report! Energy consumption is excessive! Merely maintaining the channel's stability for one minute exhausts the total reserve energy of ten thousand next-generation black hole engines!"

"Report! Structural instability has reached critical levels! Continuing further risks the channel collapsing!"

"Report......"

One piece of bad news after another arrived, making the atmosphere in the Command Center grow grave once again.

Qin Hao watched the test data at the monitoring site, his brow furrowed tightly.

This is merely the first step of a ten-thousand-li journey.

From being usable to being good, then to widespread adoption, there is still a long road ahead.

"Launch the optimization plan immediately."

Qin Hao issued the order: "Goal, reduce energy consumption by ninety-nine percent, shrink volume by ninety percent, and achieve stable mass production."

This is a task nearly impossible to accomplish.

But for the Yanhuang Civilization that has already integrated the resources of the entire Virgo Supercluster into one,

the word "impossible" has long been crossed out of their dictionary.

A new timeline has been opened once again.

Another four hundred years have passed.

During these four hundred years, the technology of the Yanhuang Civilization has been iterating in an explosive manner.

Under the leadership of Qian Bowen and Qian Yin, the next-generation "Dimensional Information Entropy Guidance Technology" achieved a breakthrough, successfully solving the energy consumption problem of the 【Dimensional Gate】.

At the same time, the rapid development of materials science also allowed the volume of the 【Dimensional Gate】 to be greatly reduced.

Four hundred years later.

Between the major river systems of the Virgo Supercluster, one after another "miniaturized" 【Dimensional Gate】 with diameters of only tens of thousands of kilometers,

sprang up like bamboo shoots after rain.

In the vast expanse of cosmic space, they constructed a four-way, eight-directional "hyperspatial dimension high-speed route network."

From the Milky Way to the core of the Virgo Supercluster, which originally required tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of years of travel, now only takes a few short minutes.

Thus, the Yanhuang Civilization can truly be said to have brought this vast domain spanning over a hundred million light-years completely under its control.

Any disturbance in any corner can be reached by the Yanhuang fleet within half an hour.

A massive supercluster defense system was also established accordingly.

Taking the 【Great Wall】 as shield, the 【Dimensional Gate】 network as meridians, and hundreds of millions of billions of Divine Might warships as sword.

The Yanhuang Civilization has become a star-sea beast armed to the teeth.

And those four earliest "elder-level" civilizations that submitted have long since harbored no improper thoughts.

Elder Starpupil is now the honorary chairman of the 【Virgo Civilization Community】 council.

He gazes at the star map covered with 【Dimensional Gate】 markings across the entire supercluster, his heart filled only with endless emotion.

His greatest dream once was merely to lead his people wandering the universe, to find a corner where they could barely survive.

But now, his daily worries are the trade tariffs and resource allocation issues between tens of thousands of river systems among different civilizations.

"Perhaps…… the original choice was correct."

He muttered to himself.

Although dignity has been lost, the civilization continues and grows in an unprecedented way.

After thoroughly securing the rear, Qin Hao knew it was time to take the next step.

A top-level strategic conference was convened at the Solar System headquarters.

Qin Hao stood before the star map, his gaze sweeping over every senior official present.

Lao Luo, Zhang Yunfeng, Zhang Xianzhong, Zhou Shaoqing, Qian Bowen, Qian Yin, Nangong Lin……

These pillars of the Yanhuang Civilization now each have steady breath and resolute eyes.

A millennium of time has also allowed them to grow into beings capable of standing on their own.

"The Virgo Supercluster has already become our backyard."

Qin Hao's voice sounded in the quiet conference room.

"We are safe here. We can develop steadily for ten thousand years, a hundred thousand years, or even longer."

"But!"

He shifted his tone: "In the universe, there is no eternal tranquility. The Overlord's true form still, in some unknown place, carries on its 'feast'."

"No one knows when it will turn its gaze back toward us."

Staying hidden in the shell is just waiting to die; only by going out do we have a future.

Qin Hao pointed at the star chart, beyond the Virgo Supercluster, to a vaster, deeper darkness.

Terms: Qin Hao (character), Virgo Supercluster - a place (astronomical structure). Should we list as place? Likely yes. It's a place name. So include 'Virgo Supercluster'. Original term: Virgo Supercluster.

I have decided to launch the expedition plan.

The Yanhuang Civilization will venture beyond Virgo to witness the true stage of this universe.

As his words fell, fire ignited in everyone's eyes in the meeting room.

They have waited for this day for far too long.

We've long awaited this day; the troops can't wait any longer.

Zhang Xianzhong stood up excitedly, his voice booming.

The others nodded as well.

Yeah! As long as the Overlord lives, our lives will be unsettled; only by slaying it can we have peace.

Luo Lao said worriedly.

As the expedition plan was issued, the entire Yanhuang Civilization mobilized.

This is not a simple scout; it's a strategic expedition for the civilization's future—vast in scale, meticulously prepared, exceeding any military operation in history.

Within a huge starport in the galaxy, a brand‑new flagship is undergoing final preparations.

It was named the Pioneer.

It is the ultimate upgrade of the Divine Might‑class battleship, though only five hundred kilometers long.

Yet its interior spans a light‑year, and its supplies can sustain nonstop combat for tens of thousands of years.

Its design keeps the Divine Might‑class's sharp lines, but adds extensive biotechnology salvaged from Devourer sub‑unit remains.

The armor is no longer plain metal; it's a self‑healing biological cuticle.

In addition to the black‑hole engine, the power core incorporates a network that mimics biological meridians to conduct energy.

It is a living warship.

Qin Hao stood on the Pioneer's bridge, personally assigning commanders.

"Commander Zhang."

"Present!"

You will hold the Virgo Supercluster Base; within the Collective, many destabilizing factors remain. I need you to wield this sharpest blade to secure the rear.

Zhang Xianzhong stood tall and replied loudly: "Yes! I guarantee to complete the mission! With me holding the rear, the front has nothing to fear."

Although he longed to follow the army into battle, he also understood the importance of stability in the rear.