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Since Xiao Yu discovered the hydrogen bomb trap and narrowly avoided annihilation, the two civilizations have been locked in a relentless struggle, with one destined to be completely obliterated and erased from existence.

Time passed slowly as they waited, and finally, the moment predicted for the hydrogen bombs to detonate arrived. Xiao Yu focused all optical equipment in the direction of the planet.

Fifty seconds later, Xiao Yu observed the brilliant light of the first hydrogen bomb explosion. Under the intense light, Xiao Yu noticed at least three small dark spots on the planet's orbit, resembling bases or satellites, being devoured by the immense light and heat.

"Excellent!" Xiao Yu was filled with immense excitement.

There was no reaction from the alien planet after the hydrogen bomb exploded, as if they were stunned by this ghostly visitor from outer space.

Three minutes later, the second hydrogen bomb reached its target and exploded with a roar, like a dazzling firework blooming in space, bringing death to Xiao Yu's enemies.

Xiao Yu could almost visualize the scene. In the pitch-black space, a powerful light source suddenly appeared, illuminating the darkness. But it didn't bring warmth and light—it brought coldness and death.

Since this planet has an atmosphere, it undoubtedly has an atmospheric circulation system, meaning that the radioactive debris from the hydrogen bombs would slowly spread across the entire planet through the atmospheric circulation.

If it were just one hydrogen bomb, even if it spread, it wouldn't be much of a threat since the spread would also mean dilution. The radiation damage caused by a single hydrogen bomb is minimal.

But what about ten high-yield hydrogen bombs? Or a hundred?

Next came the third hydrogen bomb.

After the third hydrogen bomb exploded, the planet finally showed a reaction. Xiao Yu observed a sudden increase in radar beam power from the planet, rising to a level where Xiao Yu could clearly pinpoint its location.

Fortunately, the materials of Xiao Yu's spaceship had strong radar-absorbing properties; otherwise, Xiao Yu might have been detected by the enemy's radar system.

But the hydrogen bombs were too close. Even with the best materials, they couldn't remain concealed under such powerful radar scanning. Xiao Yu saw countless laser beams erupting from the planet, randomly sweeping through space.

Xiao Yu could sense the enemy's panic. The intense radar emission power indicated that they no longer cared about exposing their location, while the chaotic laser beams showed their desperation to eliminate all the hydrogen bombs and prevent any more from exploding above their planet, without considering whether their efforts were effective.

Xiao Yu didn't take this opportunity to launch an attack but continued to hide in the darkness, coldly watching the panicked aliens.

Attacking would mean exposing his position, but by staying hidden, Xiao Yu would gain more opportunities.

The aliens didn't have much time left. Nearly every few minutes, another hydrogen bomb would reach its predetermined orbit, and within a few hours, all the bombs would have detonated. If the aliens wanted to prevent this, they would have to locate and destroy these hidden, elusive devices in the dark space within that time frame.

Xiao Yu watched in silence.

A few hours later, space returned to silence. Xiao Yu did a tally and found that out of the eighty-five hydrogen bombs he launched, sixty-nine had exploded, while sixteen had been intercepted by the enemy.

This was an astonishing achievement; it was the first time Xiao Yu had inflicted substantial damage on the enemy.

"They already know their position is exposed. I wonder how they'll respond next?" Xiao Yu was very curious, even anticipating the aliens' next move.

Encountering an alien civilization for the first time, one with technology nearly on par with his own, Xiao Yu couldn't help but feel incredibly lucky. In this clash of civilizations, Xiao Yu would gain valuable experience in interstellar warfare.

"If it were me, what would I do?" Xiao Yu began pondering the question, slowly calculating his options.

"Hmm... First, I would try to hide myself. Otherwise, I couldn't guarantee that I wouldn't be hit like this again. So... how could a planet hide?"

"First, conventional methods like radio silence and visible light shielding would definitely be used. But since I already have their orbit calculated, these methods won't work. I could always calculate their position using simple math. Changing the current orbit? That's even less reliable. Changing a planet's orbit would consume a massive amount of energy, which would emit an unshieldable amount of radiation, further exposing them."

No matter how much Xiao Yu thought about it, he couldn't figure out how to make the planet disappear again. He became even more curious about how the enemy would respond.

If they didn't try to hide, they would continue to suffer Xiao Yu's relentless attacks. But if they did try to hide, Xiao Yu couldn't think of a way they could do it.

"Or... maybe they would give up on hiding altogether and choose to find me at all costs. Both sides exposed, or both sides hidden—that would be a balance," Xiao Yu considered. "Perhaps they'll choose this method. Hmm, I need to prepare in advance and avoid being found by them."

Xiao Yu immediately began calculating what methods the enemy might use to find him.

"Perhaps... high-intensity radar beam scans of the entire space? Or launching a high-intensity light source to search in the visible light spectrum?"

As Xiao Yu continued to think, he began modifying his fleet without exposing himself, aiming to evade any detection methods the enemy might use.

While modifying the fleet, Xiao Yu also launched about fifty more interstellar missiles through ejection. This method wouldn't destroy the enemy completely in a short time, but it could cut off their survival from the roots. Perhaps after several hundred or even thousands of years, due to harmful radiation, all life on that planet would become extinct.

After all, Xiao Yu had plenty of time. The long journey still had thousands of years left. With nothing else to do, exterminating an enemy along the way didn't seem so bad.

During this time, the planet no longer cared about exposure, keeping all detection systems at maximum power. This resulted in Xiao Yu's nuclear missile hit rate plummeting. Out of fifty interstellar missiles, only twelve exploded at the intended location, while the rest were intercepted.

"I'll keep coming at you," Xiao Yu thought nonchalantly. "Hydrogen bombs? I have plenty. Enough for you to eat like candy. Even if only one out of a hundred detonates, I can still wear you down."

This stalemate lasted for a whole month. During this month, the planet remained in a defensive posture, and the large-scale detection methods Xiao Yu had anticipated never arrived.

A month later, the alien planet made a move that caught Xiao Yu by surprise.

A powerful light beam suddenly erupted from a part of the planet, and Xiao Yu immediately analyzed it—it was a light beam from a high-power nuclear fusion engine!

"What are they trying to do? Change their orbit? They can't be that stupid. Such a bright light beam, even a blind person could see it." Watching this unbelievable scene, Xiao Yu was baffled, but in the next moment, he understood and began to sincerely admire, "They really are shameless. Indeed, they are a civilization ten years ahead of mine. To think of such a method."

Previously, in Xiao Yu's deductions, they couldn't hide themselves again. They would have to find Xiao Yu, bringing both sides back to the same starting line.

But they found a way to hide again in what seemed like an impossible situation.

And that was... high-powered signal interference. Including ultraviolet, infrared, visible light wavelengths, X-rays, gamma rays, neutrinos, and more—an all-encompassing, 360-degree interference with no blind spots.

Under this powerful signal interference, Xiao Yu suddenly became blind—unable to see or detect anything. Xiao Yu was furious. "You actually used such a shameless tactic?"

Faced with this onslaught, Xiao Yu was helpless. He could only stay where he was, waiting for the signal interference to pass. If Xiao Yu guessed correctly, when the interference dissipated, the enemy would have disappeared. At that time, finding them again wouldn't be so easy.

On Earth, Xiao Yu had heard a saying: In wars between races, there is no morality; everything is aimed at exterminating the enemy, and any despicable means are encouraged as long as they are effective.

The current situation was even more severe than wars between races. This was a conflict between different interstellar civilizations, where morality had no place. The enemy's so-called despicable tactics were a compliment to their own strategies.

Without a doubt, Xiao Yu had just complimented the enemy's tactics. This method of making themselves invisible again was nothing short of genius. It wasn't technically complex; it was just that this method lay within a blind spot of conventional thinking. Most people wouldn't have thought of it.

At least, Xiao Yu had fallen into a mental trap and hadn't come up with this method.

"Alright, I'll let you off for now. When I find a way to locate you again, I'll continue sending you more nuclear gifts."

Xiao Yu continued to ponder, hiding himself even more securely in the dark depths of space.