Chapter 1429

So you've been going around in circles for so long, you still want to invade Earth, don't you?

Luo Quan rolled her eyes speechlessly, thinking this alien was no wonder to find America as a successor.

This shamelessness is simply inherited.

"Please don't tarnish this noble sentiment; we truly came to advance Earth."

The alien reiterated his intention again, but Luo Quan didn't believe a single punctuation mark: "Earth doesn't need your so-called progress; we can evolve our technology ourselves, and who knows if you came to Earth for colonization?"

"We indeed want to colonize." The alien answered honestly, "But this doesn't conflict with our wish to bring progress to Earth, and all this will arise on a peaceful foundation, absolutely bringing no war to Earth."

Luo Quan sneered: "I've never heard of colonization without war before—you really think I'm a three-year-old?

Don't waste more words trying to fool me; now you have two choices: either get off Earth immediately, or wait for me to find you.

If you wait for me to find you, it won't be as simple as just getting off Earth."

"Ah..." The alien sighed, "To be honest with you, Earthlings, the Staibock civilization has already set its sights on Earth—at most four hundred years, at least four years until they arrive. Without our Aya people's help, you alone cannot possibly defeat this advanced civilization!"

Luo Quan chuckled: "Another fresh excuse—keep making it up, I'd like to see what else you can fabricate."

"I, Furika, swear by the god of the Aya people that I have not lied!"

This time the alien didn't type but directly emitted a sound.

Following the sound, Luo Quan saw a blue light ball drilling out of the ground, inside which stood a tiny figure under fifty centimeters.

Though it looked somewhat human, this little person had many colorful feathers, appearing to have evolved from some bird species.

"So it's you causing trouble."

Luo Quan lunged forward in a single stride and grabbed the light ball, but found its surface extremely slippery—with a bit of force, it flew away from her fingers.

Furika proudly laughed: "Earthling, your strength is indeed strong, but please don't underestimate our Aya people's technology; even though I am merely a scattered branch of the Aya Empire in the universe, we have inherited part of the empire's cutting-edge technology, absolutely not something a mere mid-low civilization could..."

Suddenly, Furika's voice cut off abruptly.

"Say it, keep saying."

Luo Quan activated the power of her Innocent Immortal Body, directly reaching through this light membrane and grabbing Furika's body.

Only then did she discover that Furika also had a layer of light membrane on her body, though it couldn't withstand her physique.

"No! This is impossible!" Furika's small face twisted in astonishment: "How can you break through the strong interaction force field shield? This is utterly unscientific!"

Luo Quan smiled triumphantly: "Power in the universe isn't limited to science alone—I am a cultivator."

As she spoke, she lifted Furika to face level and observed her closely.

Although covered in many feathers, Furika's appearance was still quite pretty; those who didn't know might think she was cosplaying some bird-feather girl.

She's just really too small—under half a meter tall, holding in her hand something not much longer than a Starbucks coffee cup.

"Are all Aya people this small, or is it just you?" Luo Quan asked with a chuckle.

"I come from the Hummingbird Tribe of Aya Star—no, you rude Earthling, hurry up and let me go; this violates cosmic etiquette!"

Furika struggled desperately, but found Luo Quan's big hand simply stronger than that of a sky-standing, earth-supporting elephant clan member; no matter how she struggled, it had no effect.

Seeing this, Luo Quan coldly snorted: "Save your strength—you're already in my hands and still not behaving; now I only need to lightly exert force, and your little life will be gone."

"Aya people have no cowards; you want to kill, then kill—but the transmitter will send my death news back to Aya, and Earth will no longer receive Aya's protection; you'll just wait for the Staibock civilization to wipe out your clan!"

Furika gritted her teeth at Luo Quan, but showed no sign of begging for mercy.

"Small in size, but temperament quite firm."

Furika's view of death as homecoming instead made Luo Quan think more highly of her, and she put away her playful thoughts, asking seriously: "Come, tell me—why did your Aya people come to Earth, and what is this Staibock civilization?"

"Will you spare my life if I tell you?"

Furika asked pitifully. "

"I thought you really weren't afraid of death." Luo Quan nearly laughed out loud: "Rest assured, as long as you cooperate fully, and I haven't found you doing any bad things on Earth, so you don't need to worry about dying in my hands.

But if afterward I discover you've done any illegal or criminal acts on Earth, then it's hard to say."

Furika said with a grin: "Besides giving America some front-end technology, the worst thing I've done is cursing people online—this surely doesn't warrant my life?"

Luo Quan shook her head: "That wouldn't be the case, if what you say is all true."

"We Aya people are a powerful cosmic-level civilization, located in the Ezareya supercluster of the central star domain, and the planet I'm on is one of the Aya people's scattered colony stars.

Of course, when we colonized there, we had no conflict with the indigenous people, peacefully taking control of that planet."

Furika's answer made Luo Quan want to laugh: "Really as peaceful as you say? Why would their homeworld just hand it over to you Aya people so easily?"

"Forgive my frankness, but when a low-level civilization sees a god-like high-level civilization descend, few would refuse the advanced technology brought by the high-level civilization.

This technology can let people live longer, healthier, and live better lives—low-level civilizations have no reason to refuse."

Luo Quan frowned: "I recall there's a clause in the cosmic iron law that high-level civilizations cannot influence the development of low-level civilizations—you Aya people are so bold as to even dare ignore the cosmic iron law?"

"Unexpected that you know the cosmic iron law—seems Earth isn't as simple as I imagined."

Furika showed a hint of surprised smile, then said: "But please don't misunderstand—when we branch personnel left the Aya mother star, we carried only technology below the level of high-level civilization.

According to the cosmic iron law, as long as technology hasn't reached the level of star-cluster civilization, it doesn't count as high-level interference with low-level; in this aspect, we are precisely on the edge."

"Then should I still praise you a few more times?" Luo Quan pursed her lips, "And then, you've colonized one planet not enough, now you want to colonize a second, right?"

"Originally there was no such plan—after all, near the planet we colonized there are still several other planets suitable for transformation, completely no need to go over ten light-years away to colonize Earth."

Furika sighed, then told Luo Quan everything: "But the Staibock civilization discovered Earth, they've already dispatched a fleet toward Earth, preparing to turn this place into a planetary warship.

We Aya people and the Chen tribe behind the Staibock civilization are mortal enemies, so of course we won't stand by and watch them grow stronger.

But we are too far from Earth, and the Staibock fleet departs even earlier; if we wait for our fleet to arrive, Earthlings might already be dead.

So I, as one of the Aya Star's top-quality astronauts, was dispatched to Earth to give you technological uplift, so you can become strong enough to resist the Staibock fleet, until the Aya reinforcements arrive."

Speaking of her mission, Furika unconsciously lifted her chest a bit more, her expression very proud.

Too bad it's completely flat—no scale visible at all.

Luo Quan wondered: "So why didn't you just send me a message like before, let Earthlings see advanced technology, and then trigger a technological explosion?"

Furika replied helplessly: "Having several billion Earthlings see it at once would consume too much of the quantum fast machine, and I'm afraid that once you get the technology, the first thing you'll do isn't think about how to resist aliens, but instead start cutting your own people."

Just nuclear weapons alone are enough to destroy humanity hundreds of times over, and the antimatter weapons you can provide are stronger than nuclear weapons by who knows how many times.

If someone were to develop them first, I can't guarantee whether you'd use them to defend against aliens or to wipe out your own people first.

After all, in these past few decades on Earth, I've seen far too many foolish, short-sighted actions—human nature is truly hard to grasp.

So you only gave aid to the United States, and when it proved ineffective, you didn't switch your supported target?

Miss Luo Quan was somewhat speechless, thinking this alien was a bit dense.

If a tree grows crooked, wouldn't it just be a matter of digging it up and replanting it?

"Originally I planned to switch the supported party, but recently I received news that the Ai Ya fleet, which was hurrying here, suddenly developed a new engine, boosting speed by over thirty percent, and will definitely arrive before the Sta Bok civilization.

Thus, the fleet commander told me not to act rashly, to wait until they arrive before transforming Earth—there's still time.

Frilka's reply made Miss Luo Quan furrow her brow: "So, you're afraid that if Earth's technology advances too quickly, surpassing your control, so you simply refuse to give technology, right?"

"We have no choice, after all—we're outsiders. Who knows if Earthlings will be grateful after we bring you advanced technology?

Earthlings aren't unfamiliar with ingratitude—the tale of the farmer and the snake, I've read it!"

Frilka's justification was righteous and firm, leaving Miss Luo Quan momentarily speechless.

But soon she thought of a crucial question: "What if—I'm saying if—the Sta Bok fleet also experiences technological advancement during their journey?"

Frilka didn't answer, instead wearing a solemn expression as she pondered this very likely scenario.

The Ai Ya people could breakthrough a certain technology during travel, and the Sta Bok people certainly possess this possibility as well.

And if luck turns bad, and the Sta Bok people advance even further, then the fun would be truly immense.

Perhaps by then, Earth and the Ai Ya people would both be wiped out in one fell swoop.

Of course, whatever Miss Luo Quan can think of, the Ai Ya people can certainly think of too.

Moreover, this situation is merely a possible contingency and may not necessarily occur.

Besides, the Ai Ya homeworld is a powerful universe-level civilization—it will surely provide these wandering exiles some countermeasures, so facing the mortal enemy Sta Bok people, they will definitely be able to devise appropriate responses.

However, Miss Luo Quan is not accustomed to entrusting her fate to others, especially aliens whose allegiance is unclear.

"So how much longer until the Sta Bok fleet arrives, and how much longer until your fleet can arrive?"

Miss Luo Quan looked at Frilka, her gaze sharp as she observed every expression.

If this bird-person dared utter even half a lie, the slightest micro-expression would be instantly detected by her.

Frilka I solemnly replied: "The Ai Ya fleet is continuously conducting space jumps; if no spacetime turbulence is encountered, the earliest arrival is five years, the latest ten years."

As for the Sta Bok fleet, the most optimistic estimate is two hundred years from now.

"What about the less optimistic estimate?"

"It could happen at any time." Frilka spread her hands helplessly.

"Sounds like Earth's situation is quite perilous." Miss Luo Quan chuckled.

Frilka took a deep breath and said: "The Sta Bok are backed by the Chen Tribe, infamous across the universe as planetary enslavers—they seek planets with star souls, capturing and enslaving them.

Either they transform them into cauldron stars for tribe members to cultivate, or into planetary warships for invasion wars.

And Earth, in the Sta Bok capture plan, has been named Gaiya—supposedly your star soul is far above the common tier, so the Sta Bok are determined to capture Earth.

Even if this attempt fails, they will summon nearby Chen Tribe members to launch a encirclement hunt on Earth.

We Ai Ya people are the only ones capable and willing to assist your civilization, so you need not be so exclusionary—I swear by the Ai Ya God that we harbor no ill will toward Earth.

After all, there truly is nothing on Earth worth our notice."

"Your words are rather sincere." Miss Luo Quan tilted her head and smiled, "Let's just assume you're telling the truth for now, though I believe Earth should have the capability to handle the impending crisis.

If your fleet is willing to help, they can land on Mars—I'm currently building a defense base there, and when your people arrive, they can resupply there.

If you're unwilling to help, that's fine too—just stay farther from the battlefield when the time comes, so as not to accidentally harm you."

Miss Luo Quan's reply made Frilka suddenly flare up: "Earthling, do you know what it means for a high civilization backed by a universe-level civilization to exist?

Their weapons will completely surpass your imagination—that's not a force you can resist!"

"The power I possess likewise surpasses your imagination." Miss Luo Quan smiled and replied.