Chapter 472: Visitors from Headquarters: The Inspector of an Eighth‑Level Civilization

The integration analysis of all known core technologies of seventh-level civilizations at the G-37 Branch has been completed.

A total of 7,321 key technologies and over 130,000 derivative technologies have been acquired.

Through comparison and optimization with the existing technology tree of the Yanhuang Civilization, the current comprehensive technology rating has been raised to: quasi-eighth level (causality entry stage).

System Energy Points reserve: 3,798 zetta.

Looking at this number, Qin Hao took a deep breath.

Over three thousand zetta!

"System, what conditions are required to advance to an eighth-level civilization?"

Qin Hao continued to ask.

According to the information he saw in the Alliance database, the hallmark of an eighth-level civilization is mastering technology in the realms of causality, soul, and rules.

These technologies have completely transcended the realm of matter and energy, entering the metaphysical conceptual domain.

【To advance to an eighth-level civilization, one must, in at least one of the following three fields, grasp the core principle and be able to transform it into an applicable stable technology】

【1. Causality Technology: Master the ability to observe, interfere with, and make limited modifications to the causal chain.】

【2. Soul Technology: Master the ability to analyze the essence of the soul, separate it, and reshape it.】

【3. Rule Technology: Master the ability to, within a specified range, custom‑define or speak‑into‑existence‑style modify local cosmic rules.】

【Based on the host's current technology reserves and Energy Points, the system recommends the following advancement paths:】

【Path One: Focus on Rule Technology.】

【Advantage: The host has already passed through the Rule Altar and the Mimicry Agreement, preliminarily entering this field and thus has a certain foundation.】

【Disadvantage: It consumes enormous amounts of energy, and directly altering rules easily triggers a strong backlash from the cosmic immune system.】

【Path Two: Focus on Soul Technology.】

【Advantage: The Yanhuang Civilization's Humanity Brilliance Agreement is essentially an elementary group‑soul resonance technique at its core, providing the best foundation. Moreover, this technique is relatively covert and not easily detected.】

【Disadvantage: Theoretical research is extremely difficult, requiring extensive live‑body experiments, which poses ethical risks.】

【Path Three: Focus on Causality Technology.】

【Advantage: Once mastered, it will be the most powerful and unstoppable dimensional‑strike means.】

【Disadvantage: The technology is the most difficult and most abstract. Its Energy Point consumption is astronomical, and each use will cause an irreversible disturbance to the universe's underlying logic, making it extremely dangerous.】

Qin Hao looked at the three paths offered by the system and fell into contemplation.

Only children make choices.

He wants them all!

But, one must eat bite by bite.

"System, take Soul Technology as the main focus, Rule Technology as auxiliary. As for Causality Law… first conduct theoretical deduction."

Qin Hao quickly made his decision.

Soul Technology concerns the life‑level ascension of every individual in the Yanhuang Civilization; it is the foundation of foundations and must be prioritized.

Rule Technology can be used to strengthen mimicry techniques, better disguise oneself, and is a guarantee of survival.

And Causality Law is a hidden ace up one's sleeve; it will not be shown unless absolutely necessary.

"The goal is now clear, then…"

Qin Hao's consciousness withdrew from the system, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

"It's time to go meet the guest who has come from headquarters."

During this period while he was integrating technology and planning the future, Brother Man had already successfully taken control of the Causality Collapse Cannon from Xixi Ling's hands.

And the Inspector dispatched from the Cosmic Alliance headquarters had also arrived at the star domain of the G-37 Branch.

Cosmic Alliance G-37 Branch, Starport.

A strangely shaped starship silently glided into its exclusive, highest‑specification berth.

It had not performed any kind of jump; it simply appeared there abruptly, as if it had been docked since time immemorial.

Just this manner of appearance,

caused the honor guard jointly dispatched by the five great council civilizations responsible for reception to feel a pressure like a mountain.

The starship's hatch slowly opened, without a gangway, without light or shadow,

a figure stepped directly from the cabin onto the starport's ground.

This is an unremarkable‑looking humanoid creature wearing a plain gray robe,

its visage blurred, shrouded in a thin mist, making it indistinct.

Yet when he stood there, all the rules of the entire starport seemed to subtly warp around him as a center.

Light would involuntarily bend beside him, space would produce faint ripples beneath his feet,

and even the flow of time seemed to slow by a fraction.

"Welcome, Inspector, your descent to the G-37 Branch."

Xixi Ling led the other four councilors forward briskly, bowing respectfully before that figure.

Their demeanor was far more humble than when facing Qin Hao.

Because they clearly understood that this person before them was a true high‑level official from the Cosmic Alliance headquarters,

a bona fide member of the eighth‑level Chronological Observer Civilization.

a terrifying entity that has mastered causality technology.

And the G-37 Branch is merely one among thousands of Alliance branches.

"Xixi Ling."

The figure called the Inspector spoke, his voice flat yet like a decree that resonated directly in everyone's consciousness.

"My purpose in coming here, you should know."

Yes, sir.

Wo Xi Ling lowered his head even further, "It's for the newly appointed standing director—Yanhuang Civilization."

Standing Director?

In the inspector's tone, there seemed to be a hint of mockery.

A civilization that had just reached level 7 less than a hundred years ago, a super infection source that triggered the premature outbreak of the zero-return lesion, you… actually made it a standing director?

His words were not heavy, but each word made Wo Xi Ling and the other four directors' bodies tremble uncontrollably.

Super infection source?

This classification is too severe!

Sir, please listen to our explanation!

Wo Xi Ling hurriedly said.

Yanhuang Civilization may be young, but they have mastered a… a unique technology that can guide and assimilate the zero-return!

They not only did not worsen the disaster, but turned the lesion area into a stable energy source! This is what we have witnessed!

Oh? Guide and assimilate?

The inspector seemed to take some interest.

It sounds like a more sophisticated disguise. By interfering with the immune system's judgment, making cancer cells look like probiotics, allowing larger spread within the body, this is merely a more sophisticated deception.

His casual words, however, made Wo Xi Ling and the others feel as if they had fallen into an ice cellar.

In the eyes of the level-8 civilization at headquarters, Yanhuang Civilization's Miracle-like operation,

Turned out to be merely a more sophisticated deception?

Ignorance is not a hindrance to survival; arrogance is.

The inspector spoke slowly, "You natives of the remote branches, your understanding of the universe remains at a very superficial level."

You think zero-return is a disease that needs curing—what a laughable, childish idea.

You have no idea that, due to Yanhuang Civilization's over-medicalization, it has caused a severe disturbance to the universe's macroscopic causal chain!

To fix the bug they caused, the universe itself will have to pay a greater price, triggering a more violent immune storm!

Every remark of the inspector overturned Wo Xi Ling and the others' cognition.

Then… what should we do?

Lei Zhan asked in a trembling voice.

Restore order and correct wrongs.

The inspector uttered four words.

Any deviation from the set variables must be corrected. Any attempt to challenge the universe's underlying logic, any heresy, must be… sealed.

He raised his head, his gaze seeming to pierce endless space, directly locking onto the small universe named Heavenly Palace beyond the distant star fields.

Take me to see the commander of Yanhuang Civilization.

I will personally put shackles on him and his civilization.

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