Chapter 372: Ji
The first Daqi to be transformed wasn’t anyone of importance, but after a successful case and a few rounds of verification to ensure reliability, the transformation process for high-ranking Daqi military officers was added to the schedule.
A few days later, the Swarm obtained more precise intelligence.
The Interstellar Technological Confederation was indeed real, and its described capabilities weren’t far from the truth. The confederation’s initiator was a civilization called Ji—a remarkably ancient civilization with a history spanning at least several hundred thousand years. What existed in this star region before the Ji civilization is no longer traceable.
According to the historical accounts made public by the Interstellar Technological Confederation, the Ji were the earliest civilization to emerge in this star region. In their primitive era, they gave birth to a “Sage.”
The Sage’s name has been lost to the river of history, but their contributions were recorded. During that age of primitive tribes, when the Ji survived by crafting stone tools, hunting, and warring to subsist, the Sage realized that the starry skies above were the future of their species.
The Sage quickly presented their vision to their tribal chief and gained support. Following this, they traveled across their homeworld, persuading all tribal leaders.
In that era—before even the most basic beasts of burden had been domesticated—how the Sage managed to traverse mountains and rivers and unite the entire planet is unrecorded. However, it is understandable. After all, every early civilization has its share of myths and primitive beliefs.
Regardless of what truly transpired, the Ji soon ended their tribal wars. Nearby tribes formed councils of elders, which quickly led to a formal unification process, and the Council of Elders became the highest governing body.
With internal strife eliminated, the Ji rapidly experienced a technological explosion, maintaining their progress. Within roughly a thousand years, they shed their primitive state and ventured beyond their home planet.