Chapter 266: New Humans (Added for everyone's rewards)_1

The captain of the "Blue Space," Chu Yan, let out a long sigh of relief after receiving Jiang Yu's communication video. He ordered:

"Continue the attack on the 'Ultimate Principle,' and for now, ignore the 'Natural Selection'!"

Because the 'Natural Selection's' attack came a step too late, in Chu Yan's view, it was the 'Ultimate Principle' that first launched an attack with subsonic hydrogen bombs against the ships, prompting the 'Blue Space' and the 'Natural Selection' to begin their counterattack.

There was no chance of making peace with the 'Ultimate Principle'; they had to completely destroy the enemy.

The 'Natural Selection' had not launched any further attacks and could be temporarily watched for changes.

Besides, the 'Blue Space' was a medium star-class warship that could defeat the 'Natural Selection' with an element of surprise.

But now they needed to first deal with the 'Ultimate Principle' nearby, having already lost the opportunity for a surprise attack.

If they attacked the 'Natural Selection' again, they would inevitably be embroiled in the awkward situation of fighting on two fronts.

Jiang Yu's communication video arrived just in time! It addressed the 'Blue Space's' urgent need!

The attack from the 'Ultivalent Principle' was only a dozen seconds ahead of Zhang Beihai's, but Jiang Yu's earlier communication video took effect.

Those mechanical devices were too important for the 'Starship Earth,' which had no industrial base to speak of, and could not afford any mishaps, so the 'Ultimate Principle' did not attack the 'Natural Selection'.

The acting captain of the 'Ultimate Principle' had originally planned to deal with the other few warships, then contact Zhang Beihai to negotiate dividing the resources of the 'Starship Earth.'

But it turned out to be "the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind," and the 'Blue Space' gained the initiative on the battlefield.

Chu Yan listened to Jiang Yu's speech while he monitored the battle situation.

Jiang Yu said, "Firstly, I hope everyone can let down their guard towards me. I am a sociologist who has simulated many times your mental activities over this past month.

"I can feel your despair! I also know the torment you experienced when you breached the moral bottom line of humanity.

"This is not a sin, but rather a sign of the birth of new humans!..."

At that moment, the 'Ultimate Principle' was hit by five high-energy gamma-ray lasers fired from the 'Blue Space,' burning five big holes in the hull and causing partial explosions, losing all offensive capabilities.

The alarm in the captain's quarters of the 'Ultimate Principle' suddenly blared, but the acting captain ignored it, his eyes fixed on Jiang Yu on the screen before him, as he continued to listen:

"...All existing human morals were born in the cradle of humanity.

"Yet in this cold, dark universe, these morals will only become a burden to you.

"The so-called 'destruction precedes construction.' The 'Starship Earth' represents a major advancement for humanity, a symbol of humanity moving towards space.

"I can feel it, though we share the same roots, we are no longer the same type of people.

"Just like the difference between the birds in the sky and the frog at the bottom of the well!

"Therefore, I will not use the current mainstream values and morals of humanity to measure everything that happens in your fleet..."

The alarm grew more urgent, but upon hearing Jiang Yu's words, the acting captain smiled slightly. He stood up, straightened his uniform, and opened the cabin door.

The flames from the explosion quickly engulfed the acting captain, and almost the entire 'Ultimate Principle' was consumed by fire.

As the nuclear engine also exploded, the 'Ultimate Principle' was completely torn apart, and the flames were immediately extinguished by the cold vacuum.

Those who hadn't been burned to death, or who were already charred, as well as those blown to smithereens, were all sucked into space.

The 'Ultimate Principle' was closely "watched" by the 'Q-16,' a Solar System State warship, as it faced destruction.

In the captain's quarters of the 'Q-16,' Jiang Yu's video was also playing: "...I sent you this video only to remind you:

"The resources of the 'Starship Earth' cannot be transported away by a single warship. If more than one warship survives after the battle, I have two suggestions here, and I hope you'll adopt one of them..."

Thud.

This was the voice of the captain of the "Q-16", hitting his head on the communication screen in a state of weightlessness.

As the captain floated in midair, after his head collided with the screen, he slowly drifted in another direction.

It seemed as though the bones in his limbs had sustained severe damage, as they appeared somewhat twisted—a "masterpiece" of the subsonic hydrogen bomb.

Particularly the captain's abdomen, which had a noticeable indentation, caused by the violent subsonic waves crushing his internal organs.

Fragments of his organs were in the corpse's mouth, and from the nose, brain matter and blood continued to flow out.

Apart from on the "Natural Selection" and the "Blue Space," as well as the recently destroyed "Ultimate Principle," bodies like this floated all around the other warships.

On the "Natural Selection", Zhang Beihai, Dongfang Yanxu, and three others were intently listening to Jiang Yu's suggestions:

"The first suggestion is that you agree on how to divide the resources of Starship Earth and then each take your share and proceed in two different directions with your respective warships.

"After you have put some distance between yourselves, then you can plunder the resources you've acquired.

"The second suggestion is that you continue along a common course, take control of the supply ship, and take all the usable resources of Starship Earth.

"This requires you to first let your guard down and then work out a communication mechanism.

"I suggest that first, Zhang Beihai moves to the 'Blue Space' while the industrial equipment stays on the 'Natural Selection'.

"Second, the 'Natural Selection' decelerates to a position where it is visible to the naked eye from the 'Blue Space'.

"Third, the crews of both ships jointly manage the supply ship.

"Fourth, link the fleet systems so each side can see all of the other's operations.

"The premise of these two suggestions is that you are willing to actively communicate.

"As I see it, the resources of Starship Earth are sufficient for your use, and the most irreconcilable contradiction between you has been resolved. The current hostility is nothing more than fear of retaliation from the other side.

"I want to remind you that your journey is very long, and the new moral standards you establish will not only emerge from the darkness necessary for survival but also from the hope and imaginings for the new world.

"Darkness will not be the main theme of your future. Pioneering will be!

"Therefore, I very much hope you will adopt my second suggestion and establish a mechanism for mutual deterrence and improved communication!"

Jiang Yu's communication video ended at this point, and it had to be said that it came at just the right moment; a little earlier or later would have led to irredeemable consequences.

Zhang Beihai then opened his own cabin door, allowing Dongfang Yanxu and the other three to enter.

Zhang Beihai asked them, "What are your opinions?"

At this moment, Chu Yan initiated a communication request with Zhang Beihai.

Once the video call connected, Chu Yan spoke in a calm voice, "Elder, you will always be our spiritual pillar.

"As long as we still possess reason, we know that Wallfacer's second suggestion is the optimal solution."

...

Jupiter Orbit, Jupiter City.

In the command room, Jiang Yu sat restlessly for over four hours as midnight approached, without a hint of sleepiness.

It wasn't until Zhang Beihai sent a communication video, stating that the two warships had achieved preliminary communication and the "Natural Selection" was now slowing down to approach "Blue Space."

The officers and soldiers on both warships chose Jiang Yu's second suggestion and were grateful for Jiang Yu's understanding and hard work for Starship Earth.

Jiang Yu could finally breathe a sigh of relief, his efforts during this period not in vain.