176: Void Siphon

The embers of the scythe of the end were still drifting in the cold void of the Necro Domain, but the iron hooves of the Eastward Torrent had already stepped onto the empire's Far East border.

The dual-front expansion of the Human Federation was like two greedy giant pythons, biting into the map of the Milky Way simultaneously. However, for the entire civilization, the nutrition of the Milky Way could no longer fully satisfy its demand for frenzied growth. Its gaze had long since turned toward a vaster and more unknown realm: the Extragalactic galaxies.

"The third phase of the Star Sea Seeding Project: Deep Space Rooting. Please approve its activation," Governor Lei Huan's voice came from The Other Shore-1, carrying a fanatical aura unique to a Pioneer.

"Based on the successful experience and resource accumulation of the previous two phases, we will no longer be satisfied with scattered colonies and resource outposts."

"Goal: Establish at least three core star sectors in the Extragalactic region that possess complete industrial ecology chains, strong self-sustenance capabilities, and can radiate influence to surrounding star regions."

On the holographic star map, three thick expansion corridors, connected by countless tiny points of light, were planned between the relatively sparse star points of the Extragalactic galaxies.

At the end of each corridor, a candidate site for a core star sector was marked, characterized by extremely rich resources and a relatively stable spatial environment.

"Corridor A, target: Sea of Plenty Nebula Region, rich in organic matter and rare light elements, suitable for large-scale biomass synthesis and light industry."

"Corridor B, target: Immortal Mountains Small Galaxy Group, stable planetary systems, exceptionally rich mineral resources, especially various isotopes of superheavy elements rare in the Milky Way."

"Corridor C, target: Heart of Tranquility Isolated Star Cluster. This area has extremely low Warp background noise and an exceptionally solid reality structure. It is suspected to contain a natural large-scale reality stability zone, making it an ideal location for establishing advanced research facilities and strategic reserve bases."

Each expansion corridor will be spearheaded by a massive colonial fleet no smaller than the original Star Sea Sowing Fleet.

These fleets not only carry a massive number of Human Federation residents and industrial modules but are also equipped with new types of engineering ships and escort forces specifically designed for the Extragalactic environment, integrating the latest technology.

"At the same time, the Pastoral Plan has entered the mass production optimization phase. Simultaneously, the basic domestication and control technology for the Aidilus Biomass Body has matured. We have established twelve standardized biomass ranches, and the annual output of standardized biomass units has reached 350% of the predetermined target."

"The next step will be to attempt targeted gene editing to optimize growth efficiency, meat quality, or the synthesis ability of specific compounds, and to explore symbiotic farming models with other Extragalactic creatures," Lei Huan continued to report.

"Plan approved," Han Zhe replied.

The Extragalactic region is rapidly transforming from a distant research outpost and resource replenishment site into the Human Federation's de facto second home and super resource bank.

Its vast space, relatively calm Warp environment, and resources yet untouched by Milky Way powers provide a nearly infinite canvas for the Human Federation's exponential expansion.

However, the Human Federation's Deep Space Rooting plan is far more than just the expansion of physical territory and the cultivation of biomass. Deep within the core of The Other Shore-1, the adjudicator's logic core and the gods bottle network are conducting a grand experiment that is even more daring and touches upon the very nature of the universe.

"Based on the in-depth analysis of the resonance phenomenon of the Taotie Prototype's conceptual anchors, combined with the space-time structure theory obtained from the STC-Ω fragments, and long-term observations of the energy inertia and high plasticity of the Extragalactic Warp, the theoretical model for the large-scale extraction and transformation of Extragalactic Warp energy has been completed." The voice of the Chief Technologist (now permanently stationed at The Other Shore-1) was filled with the excitement and tension of exploring the unknown. "Project codename: Void Siphon."

"Brief overview of the principle: Compared to the Milky Way, the Warp energy in the Extragalactic galaxies has lower activity and a degree of chaos pollution near zero, but the density and plasticity of basic conceptual particles are extremely high, like unpolished jade."

"We plan to deploy ultra-large Conceptual Anchoring Arrays and Energy Extraction Wells at multiple strictly screened fragile points in the Extragalactic region where Warp energy is relatively abundant and the interface with the real universe is thin."

The holographic image displayed a breathtaking blueprint: in the desolate Extragalactic galaxies, several giant facilities, comparable in scale to small planets and composed of countless lattice structures flickering with ghostly blue and dark gold runes, were like strange plants rooted in the void, thrusting their invisible roots deep into the shallow layers of the Warp, beginning to suck that inert but pure Warp essence energy at a constant, controllable rate.

This extracted raw Warp energy will first pass through conceptual filters and stabilizers upgraded based on gods bottle technology for preliminary purification and detoxification, removing any potential, unmanifested chaotic tendencies and taming it into a stable, inert high-dimensional energy flow.

Subsequently, this energy flow will be channeled into a specially made abyss of order-Extragalactic expansion node and integrated with our Milky Way's abyss of order network, becoming another pillar of the Human Federation's energy system, and potentially even feeding back into and strengthening the entire network.

"Expected benefits: A nearly infinite, clean supply of basic energy; direct research data on the properties of Extragalactic Warp energy, which may give rise to entirely new energy technologies and material synthesis pathways; through large-scale energy extraction, it may indirectly influence or even shape the local Warp environment of the Extragalactic galaxies, providing a foundation for the Extragalactic Canopy we are building."

"However, large-scale disturbance of the Extragalactic Warp energy balance may trigger unpredictable Warp phenomena, such as local energy turbulence or conceptual vortices, and may even awaken certain unknown ancient existences sleeping deep within the Extragalactic Warp."

"Excessive extraction could lead to instability in the reality structure of the fragile point regions, forming permanent Warp rifts or reality weak zones." The adjudicator's voice chimed in, listing a long risk assessment checklist.

"The risks are controllable, and the benefits are immense." Han Zhe's remote image made the decision. "Approve the Void Siphon project and initiate the construction of the first phase of experimental facilities."

"The site selection must be in a desolate star region absolutely far from existing colonies and major shipping routes, having undergone multiple safety assessments by the adjudicator. The entire construction and operation process will be monitored by the adjudicator; any abnormality must be immediately halted, and the highest-level isolation protocol must be activated."

"At the same time, consider the Void Siphon project in coordination with the Deep Space Rooting plan."

"In the future, the energy supply for the core star sectors established in the Extragalactic region will gradually transition to being primarily powered by Void Siphon energy. We must create a new universe in the Extragalactic region that is entirely defined, powered, and controlled by the Human Federation."

With the order issued, the development of the Extragalactic galaxies entered a new stage of rapid and forceful progress.