Zhang Yuan patiently waited inside the spaceship, and after a long time, the other side finally replied: "Unknown civilization, may we ask what assistance you need?"

The message was composed in Chinese, which delighted Zhang Yuan, suggesting that this fleet was likely the human branch he was searching for.

However, to be safe, he still said, "We are the former Kunlun Mountain Fleet, seeking fellow humans here. If you are the peers we've been searching for, we hope to establish diplomatic contact with you."

Upon seeing this message, the human leaders waiting on the planet were thrown into an uproar, with some skeptical, some overjoyed, and others anxious.

After all, this small spaceship demonstrated the capabilities of a Level 4 civilization... Who knows if there's a larger fleet concealed behind it?

Of course, if a human branch possesses curvature technology, that would be an absolutely great thing for the entire civilization.

"Level 4 civilization, the Kunlun Mountain Fleet has become a Level 4 civilization?! This is wonderful!"

"Let's not jump to conclusions!"

"Why have they come here?"

Back then, the Kunlun Mountain Fleet that ventured afar shared origins with the Earth Era branch at Gliese 581, being closer was inevitable.

Therefore, the leaders of this faction were inwardly ecstatic, eagerly wanting to meet the humans from Kunlun Mountain.

But the other two branch leaders each harbored their own thoughts; if a Level 4 civilization suddenly appeared, it would certainly become the leader of the alliance, and they would inevitably lose a significant portion of their power. Some were willing, while others were unwilling, with various mixed thoughts surfacing at once.

It's undeniable, humans are such complex beings. Seeing peers stronger than imagined, everyone experiences different emotions.

However, after some discussion, everyone decided to invite the small spaceship to visit their War Star. At least the other side had proactively revealed their identity, showing goodwill.

As long as proper safety precautions were in place, they believed that, with the size of a War Star, ensuring security was more than adequate. Even if the other was a Level 4 civilization, they couldn't take down a planet unscathed.

Moreover, if they were indeed former humans, the benefits of communication far outweighed the downsides.

...

Therefore, after receiving the invitation, Zhang Yuan quickly decided to board the Planet Fortress for a visit, even though doing so posed certain safety risks. Currently, the fighting power of the curvature spaceship was not high, but as a curvature spaceship from a Level 4 civilization, it still held some allure for a third-level civilization...

Of course, with only a digital virus, Zhang Yuan, even alone, wasn't without combat capability.

Soon, under the other side's instructions, the curvature spaceship slowly descended to the ground.

"Kunlun Mountain's people have arrived, prepare for security!"

The soldiers responsible for security alert stared with widened pupils; they had been tasked by superiors not to fire first unless in emergencies, which would otherwise lead to diplomatic incidents. Necessary vigilance was still mandatory.

The captain's breathing was slightly rapid, his pupils widened, quietly staring at the spaceship.

Yet the scene before them was somewhat curious... They were startled to see that a very strange intelligent robot emerged from the spaceship!

A few technical personnel responsible for observation compared past records from computers; this type of robot seemed to have been seen in the interstellar trading market before...

And this kind of spaceship also seemed to be from the interstellar trading market.

"Similarity is over 90%!"

This alliance had indeed seen some of the world, and at present, some observers were having different thoughts.

"Curvature spaceships can be leased in the Amoeba Faction's market. They might be renting a curvature spaceship, right?"

"Are they not Level 4 civilization yet?"

"Perhaps... They lost the curvature technology."

The crowd felt both disheartened and conflicted; the feeling was indescribable.

"Hello, I am the current president of the Galaxy Pan-human Alliance, Pei Ming." Walking in the lead, Mr. Pei was slightly surprised to see that only a robot came off the spaceship.

Where are the humans, why aren't there humans?

Immediately, he considered the possibility that the spaceship's internal individuals might be cautious, thus sent a robot to investigate.

It was understandable, after all.

"Greetings, I'm a member of the former Kunlun Mountain Fleet, now affiliated with the Galactic Progress Alliance, Zhang Yuan."

Upon seeing the appearance of those humans, Zhang Yuan felt largely relieved; these folks were indeed genuine humans.

Analyzing their expressions, he said, "Don't be surprised; among the humans in this spaceship, only I am present, without others. My current state has transferred my self-awareness to the robot, and what arrives is my true self."

The leaders standing at the forefront were even more shocked; transferring self-awareness to a robot—was it real?

They felt slightly embarrassed, unsure how to greet a peculiar robot... Should they shake hands and exchange courtesies with a robot?

On the other hand, upon learning that this entity had transferred self-awareness into the robot, they all thought of an even more bizarre possibility...

Not a Level 4 civilization!

Digital transformation was a classic mark of a Level 5 civilization!

Was it true? This joke seemed a bit too much.

"You... are alone?" Pei Ming gulped, asked incredulously.

Their alliance had genuinely never encountered a Level 5 civilization, only heard some fantastic tales.

Zhang Yuan said, "For now, you can assume so. Our fleet is three thousand light years away, and we're planning to head to the edge of the Milky Way, likely never to return."

"I came here via the Amoeba Faction's superluminal communication system, intending to visit the former human branch, and now I've finally found you... My purpose here is to understand your survival status; I wonder if that's convenient for you."

Zhang Yuan didn't conceal anything since that was precisely his aim.

The receptionists were stunned again, with the tech personnel behind discerning whether Zhang Yuan's words were true, while backstage leaders debated the matter. For the sake of civilization, being cautious was necessary; it's not like they'd believe Zhang Yuan's words outright.

Suppressing his shock, Pei Ming received results from discussions through his earpiece, gestured, and said: "This way please, we have thrived these years thanks to the technology left behind by your branch!"

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