dtnovels Chapter 650 Mysterious Fleet and Difficult Negotiations
Chapter 650 Mysterious Fleet and Difficult Negotiations
A deathly silence fell over the conference room. All eyes were fixed on the scout, and the air seemed to freeze. Lin Yu broke the silence first, his tone urgent yet steady: "Detailed report, the size of the enemy fleet, its distance, and its energy characteristics." The scout swallowed hard and quickly replied, "Initial detection indicates the fleet is enormous, with at least a hundred large warships, approaching the sealed area at high speed. The energy fluctuations are very peculiar, unlike any race we know of."
Lin Yu and Ellie exchanged a glance, both seeing the worry in each other's eyes. "Immediately dispatch reconnaissance ships, keep them concealed, and gather as much intelligence as possible," Lin Yu ordered while considering countermeasures. He knew that at this critical moment in the fight against "Dark Eclipse," the intervention of any unknown force could further complicate the situation.
Soon, the reconnaissance spacecraft sent back more detailed information. Ellie stared at the data on the screen, her brow furrowing deeply: "These spacecraft seem to incorporate features of multiple civilizations, yet have undergone unique modifications. It's difficult to determine their origin and purpose." Xiao Wang clenched his fist beside him: "Who cares who they are? If they dare break the seal, we'll fight them to the death!" Lin Yu patted Xiao Wang on the shoulder: "Don't be impulsive. We don't yet know their intentions. We can't start a war rashly before we understand the situation."
Lin Yu decided to personally lead a diplomatic delegation aboard a specially modified spaceship equipped with advanced defense and communication systems to intercept the mysterious fleet. As they approached the fleet, a powerful sense of oppression washed over them. The massive warships, like black mountains, hovered in space, exuding a cold and majestic aura.
Lin Yu sent a contact request through the communication channel, and after a long wait, the other party finally responded. A deep and hoarse voice came through: "Why are you blocking our way? Don't try to test our patience." Lin Yu took a deep breath and said politely but firmly, "We are representatives of the Cosmic Alliance. This area is currently in an extremely dangerous state. We hope to understand your purpose and avoid unnecessary conflict."
The other party was silent for a moment, then said, "We come from the far edge of the universe and have detected abnormal energy fluctuations here. Our goal is simple: to acquire the power of 'Dark Eclipse' for our own use." Lin Yu's heart skipped a beat. He hadn't expected that the other party would actually covet the power of "Dark Eclipse"—this was undoubtedly playing with fire. "Do you know what you're saying? 'Dark Eclipse' is a cosmic catastrophe. If its power gets out of control, the entire universe will be destroyed!" Lin Yu raised his voice.
The mysterious fleet responded with disdain: "You're too naive. We have the technology and strength to control this power; it will make us the masters of the universe." Lin Yu realized that simple persuasion wouldn't change their minds; he had to find a breakthrough from other angles. "Even if you can acquire the power of 'Dark Corrosion,' with your strength, can you really resist its corruption?" Lin Yu tried to use technical arguments to discourage them.
The opposing side was clearly confident in their technology: "We've been preparing for this for a long time, you don't need to worry. Get out of the way, or we will force our way through." The atmosphere instantly became tense, and both sides' ships went into battle alert, energy weapons began charging, and a fierce space battle could break out at any moment.
Lin Yu was extremely anxious. He knew that once war broke out, it would not only weaken the forces fighting against "Dark Eclipse," but could also cause the seal to collapse prematurely. He suddenly remembered some hidden information about "Dark Eclipse" that he had obtained in the ruins, which he might be able to use as leverage. "Wait! You only saw the power of 'Dark Eclipse,' but you don't know the secrets hidden behind it," Lin Yu shouted.
The other party seemed drawn in by Lin Yu's words and spoke again: "What secret?" Lin Yu took a deep breath and slowly said, "'Dark Eclipse's' power does not exist independently; it is closely connected to the origin of the universe. Once overused, the chain reaction it triggers will destroy your home planet, and even the entire galaxy." This was Lin Yu's deduction based on the information in the ruins. Although he wasn't entirely certain, he had no choice but to take this gamble at this moment.
The mysterious fleet fell silent again. Lin Yu knew they were weighing the pros and cons. Time ticked by, each second feeling incredibly long. Finally, a voice came from the other side: "We need time to consider. But if we discover you're lying, you will pay a heavy price." Lin Yu breathed a sigh of relief; at least a war had been averted for the time being. However, he knew the crisis was far from over, and every step from here on out would be even more difficult. While waiting for their reply, how should Lin Yu and his team prepare for any possible scenarios?