As Li Pin listened to Lin Baizhan, he vaguely understood the reason behind these changes. It was likely connected to the first, second, and third-phase theory the Divine Dragon Empire mentioned.0

Ordinary civilizations, fumbling in the dark, could only grow and evolve instinctively under starlight's guidance. However, civilizations exposed to the Homo Sapien Alliance—or those aware of the three phases tied to the Astral God's fall—had long been preparing for these stages.0

They focused on the crucial second phase and the decisive third phase.0

With the Homo Sapien Alliance watching, these civilizations dared not venture into other worlds during the first phase, fearing the intervention of the Alliance due to the rules. However, once the first phase ended, various measures would follow quickly. This was because of a critical time gap.0

After the first phase ended, and before the Homo Sapien Alliance could annex each world, any unclaimed civilization would naturally become part of another's influence—or an auxiliary force.0

To conquer a civilization and eliminate a competitor, the two...0