High-rise buildings lined the streets on both sides. The exterior walls were embedded with massive display screens, broadcasting a kaleidoscope of interstellar news, commercial advertisements, and artistic works. The imagery was vibrant and of such high definition that it felt as if another world had been rendered right before one’s eyes.
Every so often, service robots could be seen bustling about—some cleaning the streets, others providing information to pedestrians, and some assisting with public security. Though their forms varied, they were all agile and methodical in their work. Atop some of the larger buildings stood energy conversion units and signal transmission towers.
In the Central Square of the Central District stood a colossal interstellar communication sculpture. Crafted from a unique alloy, its design was singular, surrounded by symbols and patterns representing various star systems. This sculpture was not only a landmark of the Central District but also a symbol of the technology and culture of the entire Chinese Empire.
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