Chapter 453: Gu Xiling is the Fifth Chairman

All the civilizations' representatives were stunned.

This ability to guide dimensional tides means they can easily erase a planet, or even an entire star system, from three-dimensional space.

How terrifying this technology is!

In the venue, all the civilizations' representatives gazed at this with solemn expressions.

Han Ge wore a perfectly fitting smile.

"Is this... really a technology that a newly risen civilization could master?"

The Spirit Net Civilization's representative muttered to himself, his digital consciousness violently fluctuating.

"Their understanding of dimensions has already surpassed our imagination."

The Constant's Hand Civilization's representative, that energy cluster, also emitted uneasy fluctuations.

The representatives of the Dimension Blade Civilization and the Star Sea Fortress Civilization, who had originally worn arrogance, now also became solemn.

Their proud four-dimensional attack and microcosm attack-defense techniques, before the Yanhuang Civilization, appeared somewhat... crude.

Han Ge stood at the center of the exhibition stand, continuing to introduce other technological data.

In this process, the Yanhuang Civilization's complete technology tree was not displayed, nor was Qin Hao's system and Causality Law abilities mentioned.

Only two branch functions of the Heaven's Net in dimensional application were displayed, along with other technologies.

This was enough to make those self-proclaimed powerful Level 7 civilizations feel pressure.

"Everyone, the Yanhuang Civilization's demonstration ends here."

Han Ge's voice broke the silence, his face bearing a humble smile.

"We know that within the Alliance lie hidden dragons and crouching tigers; the Yanhuang Civilization still has much to learn."

These words, heard by the other civilizations' representatives, were full of hidden meaning.

They understood that the Yanhuang Civilization was telling them: we still have more powerful technology not displayed.

In the venue, a burst of warm applause soon sounded.

In this applause, it was no longer perfunctory courtesy, but filled with respect for the Yanhuang Civilization, even a barely perceptible awe.

Gu Xiling stepped forward again, her eyes no longer contemptuous.

"The Yanhuang Civilization's technology is indeed astonishing. Your application of dimensions has opened new thinking for the Alliance."

Gu Xiling said, her voice revealing no joy or anger, "Thank you for the Yanhuang Civilization's splendid display."

Han Ge smiled in response:

"Being able to contribute strength to the Alliance is the Yanhuang Civilization's duty."

After the technology exchange exhibition ended, the Yanhuang Civilization's status in the Alliance saw a significant rise.

The civilizations that originally held prejudice against them now all began to proactively contact them, trying to learn more information about the Heaven's Net and dimensional technology.

However, Han Ge always kept Qin Hao's instructions in mind, skillfully refusing all inquiries.

He only disclosed some irrelevant general information, leaving those civilizations' efforts in vain.

At a banquet, Zhou Yunhai said to Han Ge:

"The effect of this exhibition was better than we expected. Those civilizations now look at us with changed eyes."

Han Ge nodded slightly:

"Yes. But the more this is the case, the more we must be careful. They now fear us, but this fear could also turn into investigation and covetousness."

You should know, the interior of the Alliance is not a monolith.

Between the civilizations, competition and interest conflicts still exist.

Just then, Gu Xiling appeared before them again.

"Ambassador Han, may we have a private chat?" Gu Xiling asked with a smile.

Han Ge's heart stirred.

It seems the other party's true purpose has finally arrived.

"Of course."

Han Ge responded.

Afterwards, following Gu Xiling, they arrived at a secluded meeting room.

The walls of the meeting room are made of some special material that can block all detection.

Gu Xiling sat down, her expression becoming stern, no longer having the previous amiability.

"Ambassador Han, I am actually the Fifth Chairman of the Universe Alliance Branch."

Gu Xiling got straight to the point.

"Before, I contacted you as the representative of the Female Snail Civilization, wanting to understand the Yanhuang Civilization more deeply."

Han Ge understood clearly in his heart.

He hadn't expected the other party's identity to be higher than he imagined.

"Chairman?"

Han Ge nodded in acknowledgement.

"The Yanhuang Civilization's rise speed, and the unique techniques you master, have made the Alliance's high leadership take great notice."

Gu Xiling continued speaking.

"Especially your understanding of Zero Force has drawn our attention."

Han Ge's eyes narrowed slightly.

He hadn't expected the other party to directly mention Zero.

"Zero... what do you mean?"

Han Ge feigned ignorance in asking.

Woxi Ling stared into Lei Ge's eyes, as if trying to see through his disguise.

"Ambassador Lei, we know that in your war with the Overlord, you once had a direct clash with the power of Zero Return."

"The Alliance was formed precisely to deal with this kind of cosmic-level disaster. It periodically descends upon the universe, each time devouring vast numbers of civilizations and star systems."

Lei Ge's face showed just the right amount of shock.

"Cosmic-level disaster? Zero Return disaster?"

"Yes."

Woxi Ling nodded.

She paused, her tone growing heavy.

"The last Zero Return disaster occurred billions of years ago. It swallowed countless star systems and civilizations,"

"It even included some eight- and nine-level civilizations. The Alliance's precursor was formed during that disaster."

Lei Ge felt shocked.

Although he had learned some information from the database, hearing it from Woxi Ling herself made the impact feel completely different.

"Does... the Alliance have any concrete countermeasures?"

Lei Ge asked.

Woxi Ling shook her head.

"For now, we still have none, and our understanding of Zero Return remains very limited."

"It is like an invisible eraser, conceptually wiping out all existence; we cannot even comprehend its origin or how it works."

She looked at Lei Ge, her eyes filled with expectation.

"But in your war with the Overlord, you have gained some unique understanding of the power of Zero Return."

"Especially your Chief Commander Qin Hao, who seems to have mastered some means to counter Zero Return."

Lei Ge's heart jolted.

They were probing him.

"We were merely lucky; in our war with the Overlord, we paid a huge price to barely defeat it."

Lei Ge spoke vaguely, not revealing that Qin Hao had used a Causality Law weapon.

Woxi Ling saw through Lei Ge's prevarication, but she did not press further.

"Regardless, the addition of the Yanhuang Civilization is a great boon for the Alliance. The Alliance will give you its fullest support to face future crises."

She paused, her gaze deep.

"The future of the universe is not as peaceful as it seems on the surface. Zero Return disaster will inevitably return; we must be prepared."

Woxi Ling did not reveal more details, but her words already made Lei Ge feel a sense of urgency.

However, this conversation will have a profound impact on the future of the Yanhuang Civilization.

We need to report this information to Qin Hao as soon as possible.

"Because he felt that the 'cosmic-level disaster' mentioned by Woxi Ling,"

"has some astonishing connection to the Zero Return disaster Qin Hao once mentioned."

"And this connection,"

"perhaps only Qin Hao's system can truly analyze it."