"Soon, something will happen in the Solar System that will permanently alter the existing order of the Long Plan." Master Kong Li told Kinsley. "The covenant you, I, and Li Yuesen made now has a chance of realization."

"Excellent!"

Upon hearing this, Kinsley’s eyes flashed with sharp light. He, who had been slightly weary from reading documents, instantly became radiant and full of energy. He paced back and forth twice, then turned to Master Kong Li and asked, "Specifically, when? And where? Can you be more specific?"

"Specific?" Master Kong Li shook his head. "Peering through the long river of time is not a skill a peak Master can master proficiently. The fact that I can sense certain events about to occur is already quite an achievement."

"But I heard that some people can see precisely into the time stream, accurately predicting an event that will occur at a specific moment," Kinsley asked, rubbing his chin—a habitual gesture for him.

"Indeed, such people exist, and they have appeared many times throughout history, known as sages or prophets. They are renowned for forecasting the future, and they still exist even in modern times. Take, for instance, Catherine Saint-Clair, a high-ranking knight of the Vatican Church decades ago. However, they all use a higher level of power, to varying degrees, to glimpse visions of the future."

"A higher level of power? Is it the power of the gods in legend?" Kinsley asked, astonished. "I thought power at the level of gods had vanished long ago, no longer present in the world?"

"Gods indeed vanished long ago, but traces of their power remain on Earth," Master Kong Li explained. "Take that example—Catherine comes from the ancient Saint-Clair family. Thousands of years ago, her ancestors received a blessing from Jesus. Jesus was a god, a Fourth-Level existence. Fourth-Level power has flowed down through the Saint-Clair family bloodline, granting them the lineage of prophecy. Every few generations, a descendant possessing the gift of prophecy is born."

"What is Fourth Level?" Kinsley seized on the term, inquiring, "Although I am proficient in genetics and microbiology, my knowledge of spiritual power is superficial. Could Master Kong Li please explain it clearly?"

"That is a general classification method used throughout the Galaxy," Master Kong Li smiled, pointing to himself. "Someone like me is a Third-Level peak."

"From the Lower Psychic to the Quasi-Master level are all Second Level. Everything below the Apprentice level is First Level. As for those whose psychic power has not awakened, they are all Zero Level. With every ascending level, psychic power receives a fundamental boost, unlocking supernatural abilities that cannot be gained by simply training. And as for the ability to see through time, even Fourth-Level psychic power can only brush against the surface. Let alone those of us at the Third Level."

"Does this mean there's no way to know the specific details?"

President Kinsley sank back into his office chair, his brow deeply furrowed, as if troubled that the goal was right before him, yet indistinct and unreachable.

"It’s not entirely without recourse," Master Kong Li’s tone suddenly shifted. "Although I cannot directly sense the future trend, the future ultimately develops from the present. By studying the current situation, I have formulated some conjectures."

"What conjectures?"

"An event does not occur without reason; there must be causality involved. One year ago, Horace’s aggression led to a massive rout on the front lines, putting us Earthlings at a disadvantage. Yet, after only a year, the situation has been reversed. In fact, Earth forces are now superior to the Ancient Legion forces in all aspects, both in terms of military combat strength and high-end capabilities."

"What’s wrong with that?"

"Everything!" Master Kong Li said sternly. "Frankly, this is extremely abnormal. Given Earth’s war potential, achieving this degree of advantage in such a short time is almost impossible."

He stood and walked toward Kinsley: "Speaking as an outsider, the development model of Earth civilization has long been established and entered a state of stable equilibrium. The research of new technology, the deployment of new products, the construction of new weaponry—how much is invested, how much is produced—the technological progress in all areas is predictable. There shouldn't be a sudden, abrupt upward surge."

He paced back and forth, continuing, "This is like human population suddenly doubling, jumping from thirty billion to sixty billion in one year—that's impossible, it violates the laws of development. Even if the growth rate experiences a sudden surge, it must remain within a reasonable range, like increasing the previous year's growth rate by ten percent, which would already be an incredible figure. And there must be a reason causing this situation, such as the government encouraging births..."

"But the current situation is that the world has not increased its investment in technology, especially military technology, yet the speed of military technological development has suddenly accelerated. It has even armed our fleet, raising the strength of the Earth Fleet by a whole tier. Half a year ago, we recovered Jupiter, and now we have recovered Saturn, giving the Ancient Legion a strategic disadvantage."

At this point, Master Kong Li turned to Kinsley: "There is only one reason for this leap in military technology: the Trant Corporation, which produces the Ghost Fighters. Their rate of technological development has surpassed normal expectations."

"Let's go! The ebb and flow at the Peak Master level is also due to Commander Yang Ying of the Trant Mercenary Group," Kinsley interjected, clearly remembering the event of Horace’s death that occurred over five months ago.

Master Kong Li sat back on the sofa, nodding: "Precisely. So the picture is slowly revealing itself. The Trant faction, since emerging two years ago, has accelerated the progress of the war. And the moment we have long awaited, based on current reality, shouldn't have arrived so soon, yet it has been brought forward. The cause of this acceleration is most likely the Trant faction; they are the key to this timing!"

"Key... key..." Kinsley chewed on the word "key." A thought struck him, and he asked, "Master Kong Li, are you suggesting we cooperate with the Trant Mercenary Group? At this point, they have become the key to bringing the moment forward. We inevitably cannot carry out our plan without them; their very existence interferes with the plan."

"Yes, we need to invite them to join the plan. If you have no objection, tell Li Yuesen everything I told you so he can consider it. He and Peak Master Yang Ying are currently in Saturn's orbit; finding a secluded opportunity to discuss this matter will be trivially easy," Master Kong Li said with a faint smile.

Kinsley pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Very well, I agree."

"Good, then I won't linger. President Seiler, take care of yourself. I depart!"

As the words faded, Master Kong Li’s essence dissolved into the void, vanishing from the sofa without a trace.

Kinsley looked on with a touch of envy, thinking to himself, Every time I witness the use of such supernatural power, it inspires yearning. It's a pity there are only six Peak Masters among all humanity.

He walked to his desk, opened a classified communication line, and typed an email on the screen, sending it to the First Fleet flagship Reel, where Li Yuesen was stationed.

This was a confidential email, meant to be delivered directly into Li Yuesen’s hands. He trusted that Li Yuesen would know what to do upon reading it.

"Sir, a communication from Fenrir," a staff officer reported to Yang Ying aboard the Behemoth. "Marshal Li Yuesen says he has an urgent matter and wishes to speak with you privately."

"Private conversation again?" Yang Ying quickly considered the request in his mind, then nodded. "Arrange a secure channel to my quarters."

Saying this, he excused himself from the others, left the bridge, and returned to his private room.

Through the secure channel connection, Yang Ying and Li Yuesen met in a virtual conference room.

"Commander Yang Ying, I am here to discuss something crucially important with you. Extremely important!" Li Yuesen emphasized again.

"Please, Marshal. This location is entirely secure; no one can eavesdrop," Yang Ying said, gesturing for him to speak.

"First, before we formally begin, I would like to ask Commander Yang Ying: How do you view the future of humanity?" Li Yuesen asked gravely.

"The future of humanity?" Yang Ying mused. He hadn't considered this question before, perhaps because he lacked sufficient concern for this world five centuries hence.

In the secret base, the General Staff had devised several plans, the core objective of which was to gain deeper control over the resource flow channels of the human world—to provide sufficient industrial and agricultural resources to the Floating Continents, supporting the increasingly vast population of the three races.

However, those plans focused on resources; the future of humanity was genuinely not the focus of the General Staff's attention.

While contemplating humanity's future, a vision suddenly flashed through Yang Ying's mind: a vast, boundless starry sky, illuminated by trillions of brilliant stars, presenting a magnificent spectacle.

In this endless universe, there were immeasurable worlds, planets of various environments, and aliens of every form and custom. By comparison, Earth was but a drop in the ocean, small enough to be utterly negligible.

The past version of himself could only sigh in wistful admiration. But now, the Behemoth could carry him to wander among the stars, to witness this immense cosmos, and to encounter all manner of strange and exotic aliens. Then...

A faint smile touched Yang Ying's lips. He vaguely sensed Li Yuesen's intent. "Marshal Li Yuesen, in my view, the human world has entered senescence. Trapped in the cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death, it is marching toward demise. Various shortcomings accumulated over centuries have become tenacious, inoperable tumors, releasing deadly poison into the entire society. Therefore, I believe the future of this world must be entrusted to people worthy of that trust, to carry out radical reforms."

Li Yuesen's expression remained unchanged, his eyes fixed on Yang Ying. He inquired, "Commander Yang Ying, as a Peak Master, your standing is pivotal. If the opportunity arose, would you be willing to participate in this reform that will determine the world's future?"

Yang Ying slowly closed his eyes. The boundless starry sky reappeared before him. He spoke slowly, "My world is not just here; it is out there in the expanse of the stars!" If you wish to know what happens next, please log on to [website address]. More chapters await, support the author, and support genuine reading!