He must figure this out, only then can he continue forward.
If it is confirmed that the "Final Signal" from fifteen years ago was received by the Empire, then even at the cost of being branded a rebel on the spot, he must immediately return and let the Source Star System, with its lone weak star, become an enemy of the Empire.
In such a case, Ren Zhong couldn't be certain to what extent they could struggle, and the prospect was grim, but there was no choice. The best possible outcome might be to push technological advancements to their potential limits so the Empire cannot bear the cost of annihilating the rebellion, perhaps buy some survival space for a while, but eventual defeat is essentially certain, as limited resources dictate limited potential. Even the most advanced theories cannot be converted into warfare capabilities in the absence of resources, just as a tiger trapped in a cage, no matter how strong it gets, is helpless against a hunter standing outside with a gun.
