Chapter 237: Gazing at the Starry Sky, Expedition to the Universe

【The Mechanical Servant Loyal Only to You Has Evolved】

【Ailei Evolves into Super Ailei】

【You are shocked, you are confused, all because Ailei is overwhelmingly powerful】

【Beyond the conventional increase in computational power, Ailei has awakened strange abilities, becoming able to see more, like an observer of the vast universe】

【This seems to be a qualitative change in the level of life, a miracle you have never seen before】

【Through the perspective of the Mechanical Servant, you successfully glimpse the truth of the universe, a cold graveyard of civilizations, a silent and despairing extinction】

【What does that scene mean?】

【What is the reason for its appearance?】

【You don’t understand, repeatedly thinking and trying to comprehend】

The boundless starry sky.

A black curtain inlaid with dazzling stars, densely woven or sparsely scattered, countless celestial bodies moving in their orbits, forming a corner of the universe.

The galaxy flows, shimmering.

In its insignificant “splash.”

A fleet of starships slowly passes, navigating between planets and stars.

From a human perspective, it’s like a colossal Leviathan, diving into the darkest depths of the starry sea, the metallic hulls shining brilliantly under the starlight, both sacred and iron-blooded.

But the truth is, the so-called steel fleet is as tiny as a grain of sand before a star.

Not to mention the vast starry sea, or the universe itself.

Creak—

Creak—

The slow expansion of metal echoes in Xu Xi’s room.

The sound comes from a mechanical artifact from the old Federation era, placed on the cabinet top by Xu Xi for its exquisite and interesting appearance.

The pointer dances to a new mark.

The complex gears inside begin to spin rapidly, one after another.

The tightly interlocking teeth grind and collide, the sound subtle yet clear, clicking like raindrops.

After the evolution, Ailei couldn’t accept having rested for so long, so she is busy managing the starships and personally tidying the living area.

Xu Xi sits alone in the quiet bedroom.

With a serious expression, he repeatedly ponders the terrifying scene he just witnessed.

“Damaged starships, shattered celestial bodies, and… extinct civilizations.”

“What do these scenes mean?”

“Is it a cosmic disaster, or the malice of an external force?”

“Regardless of the truth, there is a necessity to explore.”

The voice echoes in the room.

Xu Xi’s fingertips gently brush over the rough cover of the notebook, flipping open the paper pages, and he writes down two words.

【Civilization】 and 【Truth】.

This is Xu Xi’s habit.

Rather than electronic input, he prefers to write by hand, the subtle friction of the pen tip on paper effectively stimulating his thoughts.

“No matter who the mastermind is, the remnants of those civilizations are real.”

“Some advanced, some backward.”

“The field of technology is vast, and even with Ailei’s help, I still lack much knowledge. Using Mechanical Resonance, I can fill in the gaps from the remnants of other civilizations.”

“Along the way, I can uncover the truth behind the fall of civilizations.”

“This time’s enemy…”

The pen tip pauses.

The rustling stops.

Xu Xi’s expression becomes grave.

From the available intelligence, the mastermind behind the starry graveyard is the same entity that destroyed the old Federation.

Suspected of having the ability to incite the rebellion of Intelligent Machines, possessing cross-galactic strike capabilities.

Unfathomable, unpredictable.

Such an enemy, their true identity aside, even the glimpse of their robe is enough to send shivers down one’s spine.

“Fortunately, I don’t need to confront the mastermind head-on.”

“The existence of Ten Deaths Before the End also gives me some confidence.”

“So, the next task is clear: head straight to that starry sea of ruins, collect the technological legacy of extinct civilizations, and search for clues about the mastermind.”

“This simulation is becoming increasingly unclear, with civilizations falling, Intelligent Machines rebelling, and a mastermind lurking in the distant starry sky.”

“Tsk.”

“Sometimes I really want to put all the enemies from several simulations into a cage and see who comes out on top.”

The pen tip lightly touches the paper, quickly jotting down key elements.

Looking at the densely written page.

Xu Xi sighs.

Although each simulation doesn’t affect real-world life, the hardships of challenging powerful enemies during the simulation are very real.

This sci-fi simulation is slowly revealing the ferocity beneath the surface.

Bringing immense challenges.

“This feels a bit tough…”, Xu Xi mutters to himself, just as the door is gently pushed open.

“Master, the mushroom soup is here.”

After half a year of suppressed domestic instincts, today they burst forth, as Ailei quickly prepares a pot of steaming mushroom soup and brings it into Xu Xi’s room.

Hoping to relax Xu Xi’s tired mind.

“Ah, thank you.”

Xu Xi takes the soup bowl, and before drinking, he subconsciously glances at it.

The steaming, glossy soup is sprinkled with golden specks on the surface, not gold dust, but some unknown petals.

Twinkling.

Golden and translucent.

Mixing with the mushrooms in the soup, swaying together in the liquid.

A delicate floral fragrance rises.

“Ailei, what did you add to the soup?”, Xu Xi asks curiously.

“Crimson Sunflower, I added Crimson Sunflower”, the Mechanical Servant explains, “The fragments of this flower are beneficial for the master’s health.”

What exactly are the benefits?

Xu Xi doesn’t ask.

He believes that a loyal Mechanical Servant wouldn’t harm him.

So, Xu Xi drinks the hot soup heartily, feeling a warm sensation spreading through his limbs after the soup enters his stomach.

“Very good, Ailei”, Xu Xi praises with a smile.

“Thank you for your praise”, Ailei gracefully takes away Xu Xi’s empty bowl.

In a blind spot where Xu Xi can’t see.

Ailei walks out of the room, silently pulling out “The Thirty-Six Stratagems of Love,” and checks off “Strengthening the Kidneys and Body.”

This operation was a success, just as the book said, the master was very satisfied with the new soup’s taste, but why did the last operation fail?

The Mechanical Servant is puzzled.

Her index finger rests on her chin, tilting her head slightly.

As a heartless machine, she still has much to learn.

The human heart is truly complex.

…

【Through the special perspective shared by Ailei, you finally have a clear action goal and a follow-up plan】

【You do not alter the fleet’s course】

【In the special perspective, the scenes of civilization’s end you saw are not located in a single direction, but exist in a 360-degree panorama】

【The mysterious enemy, the hidden one with an unknown face, possesses cross-galactic strike capabilities, so no civilization can escape this starry sky】

【You calculate whether your Ten Deaths Before the End can withstand the strikes of that mysterious entity】

【The answer is certain death】

【Fortunately, the other party lacks real-time monitoring capabilities, or else the hanging sword would have already fallen】

【You silently increase the speed of your voyage, wanting to quickly collect the legacy of other civilizations】