Liu Hai was utterly immersed in the ocean of knowledge, unable to extricate himself. The Intelligent Nexus executed its pre-designed plans while Li Yali led the fleet across the Star Region, deploying Detectors everywhere to prevent any unforeseen incidents.
However, under the subtle manipulations of the Intelligent Nexus, Liu Hai remained asleep for over half a year. During this time, within the virtual world constructed by the Intelligent Nexus, time accelerated to a span of ten years. Throughout this period, the Intelligent Nexus used the Seed Cultivation System to comprehensively upgrade Liu Hai—knowledge, physique, and even some indescribable aspects.
When Liu Hai finally awoke, he realized he had seemingly undergone the "Primary Carbonyl Lifeform Evolution Modulation".
After reviewing the relevant records, he discovered that his genes hadn't undergone drastic changes—only structural reinforcement of the genetic chain and the removal or replacement of certain negative genes.
"Height: 1.95 meters, weight: 1,800 jin?" Liu Hai stared at his physical data in disbelief. Could he still have fun with girls at this weight?
With a weight of over 1,800 jin against a height of 1.95 meters, his body density was almost comparable to steel.
"Biological energy content is over eighty times that of an ordinary person, and the magnetic field generated by my body can even influence the external environment. But thankfully, once the Bio-Assisted Chip is completed, I can return to my previous normal state. Otherwise, how would I live like this?!"
Liu Hai shook his head, dismissing the horrifying images that flashed through his mind—like accidentally crushing someone into a pancake during intimate moments.
Returning to his senses, he reflected on the knowledge implanted into his neural network. It was as vast and dazzling as a sky full of stars, so overwhelming it left him speechless.
Since Liu Hai hadn't yet acquired the ability to absorb external void energy and convert it into biological energy to sustain his body, he couldn't directly access or utilize the Replicated Intermediate Interstellar Civilization Theoretical Knowledge System stored in his brain.
The hardware was sufficient, but the software and energy supply weren't—it simply couldn't handle the load.
Thus, Liu Hai could only skim through the relevant indexes or fragmented pieces of knowledge. Even so, it filled him with exhilaration, as if he could grasp the stars themselves.
His previous assumptions had been off by a factor of hundreds of millions. The knowledge of a Mid-Level Interstellar Civilization wasn't merely capable of reaching Level 6—it encompassed everything below Level 7. Moreover, it wasn't just a single specialized system. The Seed Ship had now released over forty complementary multi-system knowledge frameworks.
In other words, Liu Hai's neural network had been imprinted with the scientific knowledge and application systems of over forty Level 6 civilizations.
This was downright insane! How could a single human brain possibly contain such an immense volume of information?
"Theories and Applications of Universal Fundamental Forces"
"Detailed Explanation of Various Types of Cosmic Creatures"
"Magnetic Storm War Star Construction Diagram"
"Detailed Explanation of Templated Mechanical Megastructures"
"Hyperspace Communication Technology"
"Detailed Explanation of Subhuman Legions"
"Detailed Explanation of Hyperspace Strike Technology"
"Detailed Explanation of Composite Hyperspace Navigation Technology"
"Space Wormhole Construction Technology"
...
Recalling these mind-boggling technical names—even just their theories made his brain feel inadequate—Liu Hai couldn't help but think: Level 6 civilizations were truly god-tier!
Just the hyperspace strike technology alone could inexplicably annihilate civilizations below Level 6, with survivors mistaking it for a natural disaster rather than an act of war.
Liu Hai felt an inexplicable fear rising from the depths of his heart. If Level 6 civilizations were already this powerful, what about the higher-tier interstellar civilizations beyond them?
What would Level 7, 8, or even 9 civilizations look like?
And what level was this unknown civilization's legacy Seed Ship? Why was there not a single trace of its own civilization's information left behind?
Was it too afraid to leave any records, or simply incapable of doing so?
Taking a deep breath, Liu Hai cleared his mind once more. These questions were too distant. As the Seed Ship upgraded, answers would come in time. There was no need to waste brainpower overthinking now—how could a beggar possibly comprehend the majesty of an emperor?
With a thought, Liu Hai was teleported by the Seed Ship to the ecological garden at the top. This was both a thriving yet rudimentary ecosystem and his future living and working quarters.
The outer Spatial Barrier ensured that Liu Hai would at least have a chance to escape even under attack from a Level 6 civilization—though whether he could actually escape was another matter entirely.
Artificial hills, small bridges, flowing water, bamboo groves, willow trees, and swimming fish—everything was present.
Pavilions, towers, carved beams, and painted rafters adorned the landscape.
Flowers of a hundred hues bloomed in dazzling competition.
Roses vied with winter plums, while autumn chrysanthemums matched the brilliance of spring blossoms.
"It captures the essence of Jiangnan's misty rain scenery—step by step, a new view. Beautiful, yes, but living here alone feels a bit too desolate."
Strolling through the garden, Liu Hai reminisced about his hometown. Though he had been at the bottom of the social ladder there, he had still lived for over twenty years, his worldview deeply shaped by its influence. A pity, really.
This place was not home, and the Star River Federation was not its future.
"Intelligent Nexus, pull up the development reports from this period."
As he entered a bamboo pavilion, two teams of Simulated Living Robots served tea and snacks. A platform rose from the center of the lake, and as the light abruptly shifted to night, dazzling lanterns illuminated the scene.
The melodies of traditional instruments rippled across the lake and sky, attracting swarms of ornamental fish that circled nearby. A troupe of ancient-style simulated robots began to dance gracefully.
A projection unfolded beside Liu Hai, displaying the Seed Ship's construction achievements over the past half-year.
On the planet named Zhurong, factories had sprung up like mushrooms. The sky teemed with flying transport shuttles, while a rudimentary Spaceport had taken shape in orbit. Even now, shuttles continued to streak upward, ferrying components into space.
Around the twin stars, simple Energy Collection Devices operated at full capacity, with the occasional shuttle darting between them.
"So fast? It's only been half a year, and the space station is nearly complete?"
Liu Hai no longer had the mind to appreciate the classical performance—his attention was wholly captured by the astonishing speed of construction. It was simply too rapid.
On Zhurong's surface, millions of mining robots ceaselessly gathered raw materials, delivering them to Re-Fusion Reactors. There, the materials were refined into elemental substances, which were then processed in Smelting Furnaces into the required alloys and other compounds.
Finally, they were sent into processing plants to be made into modular components, which were then assembled by Engineering Robots. A transport ship over fifty meters long with a capacity of thousands of cubic meters was completed in less than half an hour.
Only then did Liu Hai learn that the Spaceport had been under construction for less than a month, yet it was already capable of docking large transport ships. Once fully completed, it would be able to service at least a hundred spacecraft simultaneously.