Chapter 796 Plan
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The main goal of heading to the Central Galaxy this time was to meet the upper echelons of the dynasty and enter the dynasty allies circle. Then, he would officially step into the Central Galaxy stage and be known in the heart of the universe.
Other than that, Han Xiao had two more important goals.
One was to try to obtain Ultimate Knowledge from the dynasty during this trip.
The dynasty had generously given him all the Mechanic class Cutting-Edge Knowledges, but Ultimate Knowledges were much more valuable. Even Beyond Grade A allies would have to make some contributions before getting rewarded with it. The dynasty was generous to give him all the Cutting-Edge Knowledge at once, but keeping the Ultimate Knowledges back was a rule.
Resources were not given completely free to the Beyond Grade A allies of Universal Civilizations. Han Xiao estimated that he would only be able to request Ultimate Knowledge after he finished exploring the Flickering World. However, he wanted to go to the Central Galaxy and see if he could get it in advance.
Due to the EXP penalty he received from the Evolution Cube, his strength growth was paused. Han Xiao planned to look for other ways to become stronger like the other Beyond Grade As.
Other than talents, blueprints, and abilities, there was only class knowledge left. Ultimate Knowledges could make anyone from any class tremendously stronger.
Currently, the highest-level knowledge he had was only Cutting-Edge Knowledges. His [King's Mentor] required Ultimate Knowledge to be activated.
Another goal was to grow new leek fields.
Only some of the players were in the Shattered Star Ring; there were a lot of players in the other Star Fields. In the past, due to how far the distance was and how the army was not strong enough, Han Xiao could not reach them.
Now that there was a chance to borrow the Crimson Dynasty's military inter-Star Field channel, he could bring some people to the dynasty's territory to grow new leek fields.
This way, the fame within the players he had been accumulating throughout the last three versions would be of use. The name of The Black Star Army was attractive to the players of the other Star Fields too, and the players of the Shattered Star Ring were the best examples.
He might be able to bring some of the Central Galaxy players back.
Han Xiao smirked.
"This trip might take about two to three months, but I will return in time for the official exploration of the Flickering World. During this time, I will leave the matters of the army to you guys."
"It's thanks to you bringing back so many Shattered Star Ring allies that our partners are spread all across this Star Field," Sylvia said with a serious face. "The expansion of the army is almost complete. We will be able to stabilize as long as we follow the plan. You don't have to worry."
"I'm not worried when you guys are taking care of it." Han Xiao nodded with a smile.
The Black Star Army had officially become a Beyond Grade A organization and was now a giant in the Shattered Star Ring. According to the planned blueprint, it would continuously build more than ten thousand bases that would be spread across the various Star Clusters and Star Systems in the Shattered Star Ring.
The expansion of business was going very smoothly too. Through the channels provided by the partners from various industries, the Black Star Army had officially stepped into the various business industries. They were now involved in financial group trading, intelligence dealing, tourism transportation, mercenary production, and many more. Of course, most core businesses were still mercenary requests, resources mining, and armed alliance businesses. These three were the pillars of the army.
Among all the business models, the only one that was not replicable was the profits brought by the Evolution Cube. There was only one Evolution Cube, so it rightfully became the specialty of the Black Star Army. This was also the reason that the Black Star Army's expansion was going so smoothly.
The Evolution Cube was accessible for the army members as well. They just had to exchange for the right to use it with Contribution Points. This was also how the army was able to attract many more newcomers than it had estimated, building the fundamentals for the army's large-scale expansion.
As the Tyrant had ceased fire and Psyker had admitted his loss, no organization in this area could threaten the army's position.
It could be said that the Shattered Star Ring had become the Black Star Army's headquarters. The army had built a strong and firm base there. The next step was to open new markets.
"I will bring some Black Star Guards with me. Vice Commander Lagi will be responsible for the high-level combatants here. Don't let him slack..."
Han Xiao suddenly thought of something and added, "Also, announce to the entire army that I've been invited to the Crimson Dynasty."
"No problem." Sylvia did not ask why.
Since he was going to open new leek fields, Han Xiao did not plan to not use the players' information channel. He wanted to spread this news through the forums and let the players over there in the Central Galaxy be mentally prepared beforehand.
Han Xiao was not worried about someone messing with his headquarters after he left. The Tyrant had become his ally on paper, and they had agreed to a ceasefire, so causing trouble would not be beneficial to Heber at all.
Psyker was temporarily lying low as well. Through getting a seat for the Planet Aquamarine in the Civilization Conference, Han Xiao had given Planet Aquamarine political protection. If Psyker did something to the army while he was not present, it would be a law-breaking act. Furthermore, Psyker still had his race behind him, so he would not do anything rash.
The Evolution Cube was on Han Xiao at all times. If someone wanted to get it, they could only snatch it from him. Therefore, attacking the Black Star Army was meaningless. This applied to EsGod as well.
Han Xiao was even less worried about enemies below Beyond Grade A causing trouble-with so many Calamity Grade officers in the army, anyone who dared look for trouble would be asking to die.
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After resting for two days, the long-distance fleet heading toward the Central Galaxy officially gathered.
It was the day of their departure.
The fleet was formed of 3,500 battleships, and the main ships were three mobile satellite bases. Although they were rather bulky, they were also equipped with hyperdrive devices, just not very high-speed ones.
Han Xiao did not produce Eternal Light flagships on a large scale-it would be too flamboyant for him, a Crimson Dynasty ally, to use the Federation of Light's flagship. Han Xiao took it as a secret weapon and built it discreetly, storing it in the hangar. He did not plan to use it publicly for the time being.
Teny and the other dynasty elites had been invited by Han Xiao to take the same battleship.
In the command room, the people at all posts readied and stared at Han Xiao's back, waiting for his order.
Before the enormous porthole, Han Xiao stood side by side with Ames and looked at the sea of stars outside.
The light from the thrusters of the battleships around illuminated their faces.
"Are you sure you want to come with me?"
"It's not like I've never been to the Central Galaxy." Ames smiled. "I'll treat it as sightseeing."
Aesop, who was beside them, caressed the beard on his chin and said, "I can visit my old friends."
Han Xiao nodded. His deep voice then appeared in the communication channel, sounding in every battleship.
"Depart."
Rumble!
The ship shivered slightly and started accelerating, leaving the Black Star Army headquarters.
The fleet had left.
Very soon, the spaceships turned into streams of light and disappeared in the black universe.
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When the fleet departed, countless army members were watching from the headquarters satellite.
Following Han Xiao's orders, Sylvia publicized Han Xiao's whereabouts to the entire army. Everyone knew that their army commander had been invited to the Crimson Dynasty and was going to the dynasty's capital to meet its leader.
That's the head of one of the three universal civilizations, the most powerful person in this entire universe!
Countless army members were excited and honored. The army players expressed their shock actively on the forums-Black Star was the first person they knew about to cross servers!
This news piqued the interest of the players of the various Star Fields.
In the past, the Shattered Star Ring had always enjoyed the Black Star Army's benefits alone, causing a lot of envy in the players of the other Star Fields.
Tons of the Black Star Army's deeds were already circulating on the forums. Along with the sensational news that Han Xiao had become a Beyond Grade A, the benefits of the army had already spread to the players of all the Star Fields. Comparatively, the players of the other Star Field realized that the privileges and benefits their own factions gave was not even worth mentioning-no one would refuse to enjoy the army's benefits.
Now, the opportunity to come into contact with the Black Star Army had arrived!
The players of the Central Galaxy were overjoyed. This topic exploded on their forums.
"Is the Black Star Army finally growing beyond its Star Field?"
"Haha, fantastic, we finally have a chance to join the Black Star Army."
"Alas, only if they're coming to the Primeval Star River too."
The Shattered Star Ring players did not think much of it. The stronger the Black Star Army grew, the prouder they would feel. They also felt curious-after the army commander expanded into other Star Fields, would he bring back players from the other Star Fields?
To the current players, crossing Star Fields was way too difficult-they had no right to borrow the Inter-Star Field Stargate and could not afford spaceships that were fast enough. No player had crossed Star Fields for the time being. Furthermore, they had yet to even finish exploring the Star Field they were born in.
The players in the various Star Fields all played on their own and would only meet others on the professional stages and never in any other way.
"What if, since the Black Star Army guided us into the galaxy in Version 2.0, it will also be the faction to guide us to cross Star Fields in the future too?"
"That's actually highly likely. The army has now become an ally of a universal civilization, and its next step will be to explore the Flickering World. It feels like it's opening an inter-Star Field era for us.
There was a lot of speculation on the forums.
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At the same time in the Bloodshed Land...
"Black Star has departed?"
"Yes, just."
Heber sat on his throne. His fist supported his face, and he looked straight forward blankly at the palace gate.
As an ally of the Crimson Dynasty, he had been to the Crimson Dynasty long ago, exactly as Han Xiao had been invited.
As if his vision crossed the wide universe, an odd emotion appeared in Heber's eyes as if some of his memories had resurfaced.
"Those guys in the Central Galaxy... are not the friendliest."
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On the Crimson Dynasty's mother planet was Tarunamir Palace, the office space for the government affairs of the dynasty. Including the leader of the dynasty, all the core upper echelons dealt with their official duties inside. It was extremely large and could be considered a city on the mother planet.
This was the center of power of the dynasty. It was solemn, serious, and tightly guarded. The government officials that passed each other almost never spoke to each other.
A short person and a tall person walked side by side down a long corridor in Tarunamir Palace. Warm light shone from the windows on the left and painted their shadows on the wall.
The government officials that saw the two of them on the way all showed admiration by standing still and bowing, expressing their respect.
"This gathering is for you guys to meet that new ally."
"I think he's called Black Star?"
"Yes, he's from the Shattered Star Ring, only became a Beyond Grade A recently."
"Oh, a new Beyond Grade A from the Shattered Star Ring. When was the last time a new Beyond Grade A was born there? I can't remember."
"I have forgotten too."
"Isn't that quite tough-skinned Heber from the Shattered Star Ring too. Is he coming this time?"
"Don't think so."
"Sigh, then it's no fun..."
"Who knows? The data shows that this new ally became a Beyond Grade A in the shortest time ever in history. His combat capability is not low, and he fought on par with Psyker and Heber. Furthermore, he has a nickname called 'Indestructible Body'. Although he's a Mechanic, his body is very tough."
"Oh? This sounds fun. I wonder who's more durable to beatings, him or Heber?"
The two of them chatted casually.
Chapter 797 Inter-Star Field Stargate
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The Central Galaxy was many Star Fields from the Shattered Star Ring. There were also many desolate universe belts in between. The distance was extremely far. Back then, even though EsGod's subordinates had taken an extremely fast high-grade spaceship, it had still taken them years to cross this distance in hyperdrive. Without hyperdrive, it would probably have taken billions of years.
The first stop of the fleet was the Inter-Star Field Stargate Station that the Crimson Dynasty had built in the Shattered Star Ring.
Inter-Star Field Stargates could tremendously reduce the traveling time. It was the one and only way to safely and quickly travel between Star Fields. This did not include natural wormholes.
The further the distance reduced by the stargate, the more difficult it would be for the coordinates to be accurate, and it would be easy to deviate from the target. An Inter-Star Field Stargate was a technology barrier; even Star Cluster civilizations could not build them. Civilizations stronger than Star Cluster civilizations had this technology, but the three Universal Civilizations had made a rule to forbid any other civilization except them from building Inter-Star Field Stargates. Therefore, all the Inter-Star Field Stargates used to travel between the Star Fields came from the three civilizations. They were divided into military and citizen use.
Han Xiao and the others planned to borrow the military path, which was quicker and more convenient. As a high-level ally of the dynasty, of course, he had the right to.
"I have notified the troops at the stargate station," Zoel said in the communicator. "Once you identify yourself, they will let you pass and help you activate the military stargate. When you arrive at the Constellation Corridor, the dynasty's troops would be waiting there for you."
The Central Galaxy was the general name of the mother Star Fields of the three civilizations. They formed the central area of the universe. These three Star Fields were the Federation of Light's Abyss of Stars, the Arcane Church's Silver Arm, and the Crimson Dynasty's Constellation Corridor.
The Crimson Dynasty's military stargate in the Shattered Star Ring was located in a Star Cluster at the edge. Leaving from the Black Star Army, it would take about more than half a month to reach even with the stargates of the Star Cluster civilizations along the way and hyperdrive.
Han Xiao stayed within the long-distance fleet and communicated with Teny and the other dynasty elites on the way. With his identity and position, as well as the fact that they would meet each other every day given they were on the same ship, most people became familiar with Han Xiao.
Only Teny maintained an indifferent attitude-he was naturally suspicious, and keeping his alert up was a habit.
However, Han Xiao knew his personality rather well. If he used his personality to get close to him, it would have the opposite effect and make him even more cautious. Furthermore, as a Beyond Grade A, he would not lower his pride and fawn over a dynasty colonel. Therefore, Han Xiao treated all equally and did not look for Teny to speak privately.
According to Teny's personality, Han Xiao decided to stay put and wait. As Teny was also a Mechanic, he would likely go to him and ask for a lesson. After all, they were both on the dynasty's side; getting to know Han Xiao was the best way to learn. Although Han Xiao did not know where Teny's alertness came from, it did not seem like there was a need for him to give up an opportunity like this.
About ten days after setting off, Teny finally knocked on his door.
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"You want to learn about my machinery technology?"
Inside the room, Han Xiao told Phillip to control the domestic robots to send two calming light green vegetable drinks onto the table. He looked at Teny and his deputy, Corbus, who sat opposite him.
Teny nodded slowly and did not touch the drink on the table. "Not really learn. I just want to exchange some knowledge with you."
As he had a request to make on this trip, he would not give an unfriendly face. He let go of a part of his caution and used a sincere attitude.
To him, this was nothing to be ashamed of. No matter what he would achieve in the future, for now, he was just a dynasty colonel. His position and identity were miles away from Han Xiao.
Han Xiao was delighted within but did not show it at all. He tapped the table and said, despite knowing the answer, "I only know you're a Mechanic, but I have never heard about what branch you focus on."
"Pure Mechanic, Armed Branch. I crossed the Grade A barrier two years ago and became a Calamity Grade," Teny said.
"Hmm, although I'm not of the Armed Branch, I can still teach you some experience." Han Xiao smiled.
"That's exactly my request." Teny nodded.
Every Beyond Grade A Mechanics had a specialty. Some had special styles; some had unique technology. With Teny's current level, he rarely had the chance to come into contact with any Beyond Grade As. Since Black Star was there, he did not want to give up on the opportunity to learn things from him.
Back when he knew that he was going there, he had already thought of this. After observing Han Xiao for a few days, he had finally decided to make a move.
Han Xiao chatted with him about technology for many hours, and Teny felt he had benefitted a lot from it.
"Let's end here for today." Han Xiao stopped and smiled. He then deliberately pointed at his temple and said, "I just transmitted some theory information into your communicator. Some is my experience; some are theories I've collected. Take a look."
Teny heard and nodded. "Thank you."
"You're welcome." Han Xiao waved his hand, suppressed his grin, and acted casual. "There's nothing much to do on the way anyway. If you have anything you want to ask, you can come to me again."
"Okay." Teny squeezed out a smile and gave an even better attitude. After all, he now owed Han Xiao a little.
Han Xiao knew to not continue and expressed his intention of sending the guests away. Teny bowed and left the room. His footsteps were much lighter.
After watching Teny leave, only then did Han Xiao started to shake his head and laugh with satisfaction. With this opportunity, their relationship would have chance to grow. Teny's Favorability was close to 'Friendly'.
With this identity of mine, making friends with high-class people is much easier than before.
If it were a player who wanted to get close to Teny, they would have almost no way to do so. For him, however, it was different. Teny had yet to achieve what he achieved in his previous life, so his position now was higher than Teny's. Furthermore, he was the dynasty's ally. With so many factors, even though Teny seemed cautious, he still came right to Han Xiao's doorstep.
With Han Xiao's current position and identity, farming character Favorability was much easier for him compared to the players.
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In the next ten or so days, Teny went to consult Han Xiao every two days. Their relationship gradually improved, and they slowly turned into friends. This future marshal of the dynasty was treating himself as the student when he was with Han Xiao.
Of course, due to identity reasons, it was impossible for him to really become Han Xiao's student. However, Beyond Grade As had zero obligation to teach their experience to anyone. Han Xiao being so generous was doing him quite a huge favor. Despite being suspicious, Teny was not someone that could not differentiate the good from the bad. With this in his mind, of course, he would not distance himself from Han Xiao.
Also, every time Teny came, he would bring Corbus along. Han Xiao had some knowledge about this person as well-he was very loyal to Teny, and Teny treated his subordinates well, which gave this guy quite a lot of extra benefits.
Han Xiao felt that he could do something about Corbus. Like chasing a girl, bribing her best friend was a shortcut. Of course, he could not bribe Teny's loyal subordinates, but if he did a great favor for Corbus, Teny might have even more gratitude for him given how Teny had taken care of Corbus.
More than half a month passed. The fleet finally arrived at the dynasty's military stargate station at the Shattered Star Ring.
In the dark universe, a hexagonal stargate hovered. Thick space energy flew inside the gate, forming a deep blue vortex. Around it was the dynasty's heavy universe fortresses with garrisoned troops. Unlike the citizen-use station, no spaceship could enter or leave the stargate there-this was only for the dynasty's troops to use.
As the fleet approached, this stargate expanded in their sights. When getting close, the edges of this stargate seemed to extend to the end of one's sights. It was enormous and marvelous.
"Warning! Warning! Psionic Annihilation Beam aim lock detected!"
The artificial intelligence on the main ship that Han Xiao was in alerted them. The people were not surprised. They knew that they would be locked on by the guarding troops as soon as they entered a certain distance around the military stargate.
The artificial intelligence received a message from the guarding troops. "Stop advancing, report your identity."
"Black Star." Han Xiao validated his identity.
After a while, he finally received a confirmation message of his identity. The guarding troops removed the annihilation beam's aim lock and signaled for the fleet to advance.
This time, the main fleet received a communication request from the guarding troops. After picking up, a person that seemed to be the commander appeared on the screen and said with an expressionless face, "Your Excellency Black Star, Envoy Zoel has told us to set your course in advance. This stargate teleportation will be in direct mode.
"The target is Crimson Ring Star Zone 8, the dynasty's territory. There will be a team of troops there sent by the mother planet to receive you. They will open a flight path and bring you guys for hyperjump. Only then will you be able to pass through the Psionic Belt outside the mother planet and arrive on the dynasty's mother planet."
Han Xiao nodded.
All the Universal Civilizations had powerful weapons to prepare for the day if one of them went mad and used super-long range Primordial Psionic Energy cannons to instantly shatter their mother planet. Therefore, all the Universal Civilizations' mother planets were equipped with all kinds of top-notch defensive measures.
Then, this commander looked at Teny, who was on the side, squeezing out what looked like a smile from his seemingly paralyzed face. "Teny, it's been a long time."
"It's you." Teny's expression was a little odd. "Why are you here guarding the stargate?"
"This is an order from above." This commander shook his head. A hint of bitterness appeared in his eyes but was immediately suppressed.
This command and Teny were graduates from the same year of the dynasty's 'Journey' high-level military school. They knew each other, and both of their results were outstanding. They were supposed to have bright futures, but Teny did not expect him to be sent to guard the stargate.
Guarding the stargate was not a good job, especially military stargates. There was close to zero chance of achieving something remarkable, and they would be held responsible if anything went wrong. However, to keep the stargates safe, elite troops had to be stationed there. Therefore, those stationed at the stargates were either sent there randomly or unlucky ones who were marginalized during faction conflicts. No one would ask to be stationed there.
Teny understood that this friend of his had clearly suffered due to faction conflicts. He shook his head with resignation. "All the best then. Anyway, you'll be sent away in a few years. Take it as an opportunity to train your soldiers."
The transfer period of the stargate guarding troops was not long, usually around six to ten years. The dynasty would also not waste elite troops on stargates all the time.
After chatting for a little, this commander finally ended the communication. This time, the fleet was about to enter the stargate as well.
An extremely strong attraction force came from the other side of the stargate, wanting to drag all of them in like a black hole.
The fleet entered the stargate, and the world outside the porthole became bright.
The inside of the stargate path was filled with violent space energy but was restricted by the stargate's technology, creating a stable path.
The spaceship almost felt stationary. The people inside could not feel the speed of the spaceship's advance at all, as if the fleet had stopped moving in the stargate.
However, in an instant, the ship trembled. The space energy around disappeared, and the scenery outside the porthole became the black universe filled with diamond-like star lights once again.
The stargate that had previously been in front of them was now behind the fleet.
The fortresses around were stationed differently as well. The troops stationed there were more than ten times larger in quantity compared to the previous one.
A special fleet waited before them. The appearance of the spaceship was special. It seemed to be a very uncommon spaceship model.
Beep beep!
This time, every quantum network device received an area announcement made by this special fleet.
"Welcome to the Central Galaxy, Your Excellency Black Star."
Chapter 798 Dynasty Mother Plane
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"Welcome to the Central Galaxy, Your Excellency Black Star."
I'm here, at the center of the universe...
As the area announcement sounded, this strange-looking fleet slowly advanced. The fleet's main ship received a communication request. An officer wearing the dynasty's high-level army uniform appeared on the screen. He had a small mustache and looked highly intelligent.
"I'm the commander of the dynasty mother planet's Guard Team 17, here on orders to welcome the dynasty's ally."
Han Xiao's brows rose as he sized him up. This commander was not someone famous, but Han Xiao was somewhat familiar with him. In his previous life, when the players traveled to the dynasty's mother planet, they had to go through many inspections before the mother planet's guard team brought them through. These people were like the gatekeepers, so the players were familiar with all of them.
"Thanks," Han Xiao said.
"Please follow me."
Then, the guard team turned around and headed to the mother planet. The fleet followed behind.
Ames suddenly turned and asked Han Xiao, "This is your first time here at the Central Galaxy, right?"
"Hmm." Han Xiao did not deny it. He knew the Central Galaxy like the back of his hand, but on paper, this was his first time there.
"Then let me tell you about it..." Ames shook her head. She used to occasionally visit the Central Galaxy to sightsee while also searching for Aesop, so she was quite familiar with it. Since Black Star had never gone before, she felt that she had to help Han Xiao know more about the situation here.
Listening to Ames talking about the Central Galaxy, Han Xiao felt a little strange, as if he was a farmer entering a big city for the first time.
"Unlike the other Star Fields, here in the Central Galaxy, the three civilizations rule over all the Star System and the Star Cluster civilizations," Aesop added while Ames was speaking. "In the other Star Fields, the various civilizations are on different sides, while here they're all on one side. The security here is the safest in all the Star Fields. Other than some brutes that are on EsGod's level, there are close to no galactic pirates or wanderers here. They are eliminated as soon as they're discovered by the three civilizations."
Han Xiao nodded. The three civilizations ruled over the Central Galaxy. This was their headquarters and was basically under their complete control. Maintaining the law was equivalent to maintaining their own ruling, so they were not going to allow any disruption.
The two fleets left the stargate station and stopped.
The commander of the mother planet guard team said, "Please wait a moment. I will now open a path for everyone and bring you guys to the mother planet.
Then, the mother planet guard team's battleships shot out blue and green beams, which formed a dot far away. A blue and green ring gradually expanded from it and turned into a teleportation gate-looking path. The inside of the gate was bright green.
"This path is for you guys to safely pass through the Psionic Seal Ring of the mother planet. Your spaceships will receive a coating once you enter the path, so you won't be obliterated by the Psionic Seal Ring," the mother planet guard team commander explained.
The Psionic Seal Ring was like layers of shielding covering the mother planet, protecting it against all kinds of Planetary Obliteration attacks.
This was not just a regular shield. It covered around half of the entire Crimson Ring Star System. Only universal civilizations could build something this grand.
The coating was one of the advanced application methods of energy. Different coatings were like different passwords, and the wrong coatings would not be allowed into the various Psionic Seal Rings. It was like a security pass and a key.
As the fleet entered the light green gate, a thick, colorful coating covered all the spaceships. The guard team followed behind, and the gate closed after them.
The guard team led the way ahead. The two fleets turned into streams of light and advanced following the safe path.
On the ship, Teny started to chat casually with Han Xiao about his mother planet.
"The Psionic Seal Ring was built during the exploration era war. Back then, it was to protect against the Planetary Obliteration attacks from the other civilizations. The cosmic space inside the ring can be considered a completely sealed new world. During the war, the scientists adjusted the physical constants inside, all for the sake of safety. When the time of peace came, these altered physical constants became a form of contamination. It took quite a lot of effort to fix them and make the sealed world that the mother planet was in return to a normal cosmic space..."
"The three civilizations' technology is so much more advanced than before." Aesop caressed his beard as he spoke. "With the concentration of resources, talents, and technology, their development speed far exceeds those beyond Star Cluster civilizations. The gap between them is growing constantly. I wonder what can even shake your rule nowadays."
Han Xiao scratched his nose and did not say anything.
This time, the two fleets passed by an area. Through the porthole, Han Xiao could see a cluster of dark blue light faraway.
Seeing Han Xiao look over, Teny explained, "That's a cluster of Primordial Psionic Energy. If we get close, we will be assimilated and devoured. That's one of the defense measures of the Psionic Seal Ring."
After flying in hyperdrive for two days, the spaceship trembled suddenly and finally left the Psionic Seal Ring. In their sights, a sesame-sized dark red planet appeared.
"That's the dynasty's capital, the Crimson Ring Star Group. Planet Crimson Ring is the main planet. There are sixteen satellites and sixty large government life stations around it, as well as many space bases. The total population is 470 billion," Corbus said with pride.
Han Xiao tutted and said, "The house price there must be very high."
"That's right... but your focus is a little odd." Corbus' lips twitched. I was talking about how marvelous the mother planet is, and you asked me if the house price there is high? Are we even talking about that‽
As the fleet moved closer, they started to see the details of the Crimson Ring Star Group.
Planet Crimson Ring was extremely large. The people of the Crimson Dynasty had artificially modified the size of their mother ship. The sixteen smaller satellites orbited around it. These natural satellites had been moved there by the dynasty using their technology to offset the gravitational pull so the mother planet's habitable area would be enlarged. The planet's surface was filled with buildings.
There were also many large life stations and space fortresses around.
"The capital of a universal civilization, it is indeed marvelous to look at," Ames complimented softly. This was her first time there at the capital of the Crimson Dynasty, and it was thanks to Han Xiao.
"When I was still one of the Ancient Ones, I did come once before, but I did not have as grand an entrance as you." Aesop sighed. "I wonder if the national pillars of the Crimson Dynasty still remember me. I only met them once."
Following the orders, the fleet parked at a space port. The members of the Black Star Army remained in the ships while Han Xiao and the others took the spaceship prepared by the Crimson Dynasty toward Planet Crimson Ring.
He deliberately decided not to bring the players. The players possessed too many uncertainties, so things might get out of hand if they caused any trouble there. Furthermore, if he took the Shattered Star Ring players there, he might not be able to take them back.
As they approached Planet Crimson Ring, the buildings on the surface became gradually clearer. The Crimson Dynasty was known to be strict, hardworking, and pragmatic. Compared to the Federation of Light and the Arcane Church, the cultural aspect of the dynasty was not as advanced. Their architectural aesthetic was focused on sharpness, bulkiness, and symmetry. The main colors used were red, black, and metallic gray.
Hu!
The spaceship slowly landed outside a huge city. The sunlight from the artificial Fixed Star coated the upright buildings with a layer of gold. This was the main city of the dynasty's mother planet, Tarunamir Palace, the power center of the entire dynasty.
A group of receptionists were waiting at the docks. They approached and said, "Your Excellency Black Star, we're responsible for welcoming you. Please follow me to Tarunamir Palace's Dynasty Reception Center to rest for a day. The dynasty's leader will personally meet you tomorrow."
"Okay." Han Xiao had no objection. He then looked at Teny and the group of the dynasty elites and said, "What about you guys?"
Teny shook his head. "We have to report to the army."
Han Xiao nodded before casually summoning a set of Beyond Grade A orange-grade hovering guards to give to Teny.
"For you to protect yourself, I don't know when we will meet next. Keep in contact."
Teny was stunned for a moment. He accepted the set of machinery and gave Han Xiao a deep look. "Okay."
Han Xiao did not forget about the other elite officers and gave them some machinery too, showing friendliness. Mechanical weapons built by a Beyond Grade A were quite valuable to Calamity Grade Mechanics, and Han Xiao had a ton of them.
Han Xiao watched as Teny and the others left.
If not because they had gone to accept the modification, Han Xiao would not have had the chance to have close contact with them. He wondered if he would have chances like this to gain Favorability again in the future.
After the dynasty elites left, the group only consisted of Han Xiao, Ames, Aesop, Hila, and the Black Star Guards. They followed the receptionists through the military security zone and entered Tarunamir Palace.
The moment Han Xiao stepped into the city, suddenly, seven enormous waves of energy erupted and soared into the sky.
Boom!
"Hmm?"
Han Xiao narrowed his eyes and stopped his footsteps.
These seven sources of energy were all Beyond Grade A!
The seven waves only lasted for an instant before they were withdrawn. There seemed to be no provocative intention, just to showcase their own existence.
Han Xiao's eyes sparkled. Seven Beyond Grade As... They should be the ones belonging to the dynasty itself and the allies that the dynasty had gathered.
He thought about it. This did not look like a provocation, more like a Beyond Grade A style greeting to the newcomer.
"Your Excellency Black Star, to welcome your alliance, the dynasty has gathered the National Pillars under its command," the receptionist said at a suitable moment. "Other than those who are held back by business or are too far away, all the Beyond Grade As who are free have come. There is a total of seven of them.
"After you meet with the dynasty's leader tomorrow, we will arrange for the various National Pillars to meet with you too."
"National Pillars, these guys have quite a nice title." Han Xiao smiled casually.
"What are you talking about?" The receptionist chuckled. "You, too, are now a National Pillar of our Crimson Dynasty."
...
"That newcomer is here."
In a certain room inside Tarunamir Palace, a few people with various appearances sat on the sofa and looked in Han Xiao's direction with interest.
"Didn't respond."
"Looks like it's his first time seeing so many Beyond Grade As together, so he doesn't know the rules."
"It's only normal since he's from the Shattered Star Ring."
"Hmm? The woman beside him is a Beyond Grade A, too."
"The Dragon Emperor, Ames, I know her."
"The old man beside looks familiar too... Hey, that guy seems to be one of you guys, the Ancient Ones in the past. The one that knows prophecy."
"It is him. I remember."
"Hehe, this new ally seems quite interesting."
"The Evolution Cube is in his hands. Don't be excessive tomorrow. I still want to borrow it."