Shattered Star Ring, Sol Cluster border, Cross Star Cluster stargate.
The Klent Kingdom's territory was connected to the Purple Crystal Civilization's Colton Star Cluster. They were separated by a desolate universe belt and connected by stargates. After the end of the secret war, the state of emergency between the two sides was lifted, and the civilian stargates were reopened, allowing the people of the two Star Clusters to return to normal.
At this moment, at the observation post stationed at the stargate station, the sentinel on duty today was slacking off openly. He turned a blind eye to the fleet of spaceships that had passed through the stargate. He held a communicator in his hand and stared at it without blinking. He was a complete case of someone with severe head-bowing syndrome.
Ever since the secret war ended, Klent and Purple Crystal had both rested. Furthermore, the Black Star Corps had joined the Red Empire, so the two civilizations did not have many chances to have a conflict. Nothing happened for many years, so the sentinels gradually relaxed.
This could not be blamed on their lack of professionalism. The main reason was that most of the spaceships were inspected by artificial intelligence, and there were very few opportunities for manual inspection. Thus, most of the time, they were either in a daze or slacking off.
"The virtual singer is so awesome …"
On the screen of the communicator was the virtual image of a Klent beauty. She was wearing thin clothes and was dancing nimbly. Her melodious voice was like the sound of a clear spring.
The sentinel on duty had an infatuated look on his face. He shook his legs crazily, swiped the screen with his finger, and sent out a few virtual gifts bought with real money.
This software was an entertainment software that was popular in the entire universe. It could customize virtual images according to the aesthetics of different races. Other than the appearance, it could also choose the personality of the artificial intelligence. It could be tried out in any style. After creating a virtual image, it could interact with the other party in all kinds of ways. For example, it could let her sing songs arranged by the artificial intelligence or play Wayne Cards with her online. It could even be tipped. It could basically be treated as a real person.
After becoming a member, it could let the other party show a 3D projection that was the size of a real person. If there were further requirements, it could contact the official website to buy a virtual image service. This way, it could be touched by the 3D projection. There were also youth and adult versions.
If one did not want to create a virtual image, they could also find the image templates shared by other users in the database. They could choose any race, any appearance, and any taste.
In this era, the degree of interstellar integration was very high, but there were still many autistic people. Compared to making real friends, they preferred to create perfect virtual friends, brothers, children, partners, and so on.
In the Interstellar Era, the otaku market was extremely prosperous. It was really easy to earn money from otakus!
It was worth mentioning that this software was developed by one of the sub-brands of the Limitless Financial Group. The annual income was extremely frightening, and the money earned in one year was theoretically enough to buy the entire Bloodshed Land.
The sentinel on duty was admiring his dream lover with infatuation. Suddenly, an AI voice that made one's heart turn cold rang out.
"Detected a special marked transit. Proceeding to manual inspection."
The sentry on duty, who was shaking his leg, was startled by the sudden sound. He almost threw the communicator away. After calming himself down, he put down the communicator impatiently. With resentment for being disturbed, he turned around to operate the inspection system.
"Who is it … Hmm? The Black Star Corps?! "
Instantly, the sentry on duty woke up from his stupor. It was the Black Star Corps that had submitted the transit inspection.
In the database of civilian stargates like this, there were some special marked people, such as galactic wanted criminals. Due to the grudges of the secret war and Black Star's increasing influence, Klent added the Black Star Corps to the list of marked people. Anyone with the identity of the Black Star Corps who came to Klent's territory had to be reported by the people in the stargate station.
The sentry on duty knew that he did not have the authority to inspect, so he immediately informed his team leader. The team leader then informed the person in charge of the stargate station and sent the information up the chain of command to the upper echelons of the civilization.
Not long after, the upper echelons gave the order to allow the Black Star Corps to cross the border.
Very soon, a small fleet with the insignia of the Black Star Army sailed out of the stargate, turning into a stream of light and leaving a trail of flames behind, which was reflected in the eyes of the sentries on duty.
Although the Black Star Corps was allowed to cross the border, the upper echelons of Klent were still in shock.
Normally, the Black Star Corps did not interact with them at all and would not come to the Sol Cluster.
They did not know what they were going to do with this sudden visit.
They had to send someone to follow them and monitor them!
…
To Klent's surprise, the news of the Black Star Corps suddenly visiting their territory spread like wildfire and was quickly made known to many organizations and galactic residents in the Shattered Star Ring.
Klent knew very well the reason behind this. Someone must have been spreading the news behind the scenes.
After thinking about it, only the Black Star Corps would do this. Klent did not understand the actions of the Black Star Corps at first, but when they realized that this fleet was heading toward the Bloodshed Land, the upper echelons of Klent finally understood.
That's right, it must be the recent actions of the Bloodshed Land that attracted the Black Star Corps!
Klent did not know the truth behind the alliance between the Bloodshed Land and the Limitless Financial Group. They only knew that the Bloodshed Land's strength had increased tremendously because of this and was taking away the benefits of the Black Star Corps.
Heber was their ally, and Klent wanted to use some means to protect him. However, by the time they realized, it was already too late.
The news of the Black Star Corps' target being the Bloodshed Land had already spread. Now, more than half of the Shattered Star Ring knew that the Black Star Corps was going to do something to Heber.
Furthermore, the Black Star Corps had even publicized the itinerary of this fleet, not hiding their purpose at all. Every day, the distance between them and the Bloodshed Land headquarters was getting shorter and shorter.
With such a high profile campaign, many galactic residents in the Shattered Star Ring were waiting for a good show to happen and looked forward to the meeting between the two parties.
The topic of public opinion had already become a hot topic, and Klent could not do anything even if they wanted to.
After more than half a month of waiting, the Black Star fleet finally arrived at the Bloodshed Land headquarters.
…
In the sky above the Bloodshed Land headquarters, fleets filled the sky like a cloud of steel. All the Vanguard Officials had been summoned back, leading different fleets and waiting for the arrival of the fleet.
Heber stood on the ground of the planet with his hands behind his back. He looked up at the dark sky with an expressionless face, not saying a word.
According to the itinerary announced by the Black Star Corps, today was the day that this fleet would arrive.
When he realized that the Black Star Corps was coming toward him, Heber knew that his bad premonition had come true. However, this was his territory, and he would not and could not run.
Not only that, Heber had even made the moving headquarters stop on the spot and wait for the arrival of the Black Star fleet, purposely showing that he was not panicking at all. This was to prevent people from thinking that he was afraid of Black Star and manipulating the headquarters to run away and delay the journey.
In fact, Heber did not understand the intention of Black Star's actions. He did not think that Black Star would dare to start an internal conflict between the dynasty's allies.
Is this guy trying to use this method to intimidate me?
You're clearly waiting in the dynasty's territory and not coming here personally. You want me to be afraid of you?
Humph, what wishful thinking!
Therefore, Heber was very calm and only wanted to see what Han Xiao was up to.
Although he felt that Han Xiao would not do it for real, he still had to put on a show. Therefore, he made the fleet at the headquarters enter a state of alert.
As for whether or not the fleet that was about to arrive would suddenly make a detour to play tricks on him, Heber did not even consider this possibility. If he really did that, it would be embarrassing for the Black Star Corps.
After waiting for a while, light spots suddenly lit up at the end of his vision and stopped not far away from Planet Heber in the blink of an eye, revealing the appearance of the Black Star fleet and confronting the Bloodshed Land fleet.
The size of the fleets of the two sides could not be compared. Heber's fleet had more than a million spaceships, while the Black Star fleet only had a few dozen spaceships. It was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
On the other side, the Klent fleet had also arrived. Other than that, there were many galactic residents and media personnel who came to join in the fun.
These people had followed the Black Star Corps' itinerary and had arrived early, preparing to watch the scene with force.
Heber snorted, took out his communicator, opened the public communication channel, and said calmly, "Black Star Corps, I did not invite you.
"Black Star, I haven't invited you recently, and you didn't say that you were going to visit me in advance. So, what do you mean by coming uninvited?"
Hearing this, the galactic residents who came to join in the fun became excited. They could hear the smell of gunpowder in this sentence and waited for Black Star's response.
After waiting for a while, a cold mechanical voice sounded in the public communication channel. There were no pleasantries and went straight to the point, bringing about a cold atmosphere.
"Heber, do you still remember our unfinished battle?"
Heber's eyes narrowed.
Without waiting for him to answer, Han Xiao's mechanical body continued.
"Back then, when I just became a Beyond Grade A, you asked me to fight. Because of the dynasty, that battle ended without a result. The victor between us has yet to be determined."
"Humph." Heber's tone turned cold. "So, you're here to issue a challenge?"
"That's right." Han Xiao said calmly, "Back then, you wanted to bully me when I just became a Beyond Grade A. Now is the time. I'm here to settle this score with you. In twenty days, I'll fight you in the Sol Cluster. You can choose the location."
"Twenty days? Heh, can you rush back from the dynasty's territory?"
"Don't worry, only the two million Mech Legion in this fleet and one of my Lord's Avatars will fight you." Han Xiao slowly said, "Don't tell me you're scared. Where's the confidence you had when you asked me to fight you? I just became a Beyond Grade A Super a few years ago, and you don't dare to fight me?"
The mechanical life forms were all in the Flickering World. Han Xiao did not bring any Apostle Weapons this time, only a Lord's Avatars and a batch of mechanical soldiers in the headquarters' warehouse. These mechanical soldiers were all built before he advanced to level 300, so they did not receive Han Xiao's current construction bonus.
Hearing this, Heber was instantly annoyed.
After the battle on Planet Lighthouse, Heber knew that he was probably not Han Xiao's opponent, but the prerequisite was that Han Xiao personally appeared. However, he did not even bring an Apostle Weapon, only a Lord's Avatars and a team of Mech Legion, and you dare to challenge me?
You're looking down on me too much!
"Hehe …" Heber's face was frosty, and he said with a deep voice, "You don't dare to come personally, right? Are you worried that you won't be able to escape if you lose? Humph, using a group of mechanical soldiers to challenge me, even if I destroy them, you'll still be very safe, right? "
"Think whatever you want. I've already issued the challenge. Do you dare to accept it?" Han Xiao was unmoved.
Heber immediately began to plan in his mind, but he suddenly realized that Han Xiao had already blocked his escape route.
Firstly, the matter had already blown up, and the title of the Tyrant did not allow him to admit defeat. Secondly, when he bullied Han Xiao, who had just become a Beyond Grade A Super, Han Xiao accepted the challenge very quickly. If he hesitated and rejected the challenge now, it would mean that he was afraid of Han Xiao, and outsiders would think that he only bullied the weak and feared the strong. The deterrence of the title of the Tyrant would plummet.
I see, so this is your plan …
Heber was furious.
Settling the grudges was just an excuse to force him into a situation where he could not refuse. In essence, it was still because of the recent competition. He had destroyed the Black Star Corps' plan to amalgamate their interests, so the other party started from the core and issued a challenge publicly, intending to use their fists to do the talking.
Black Star, your timing is really good. You've made it difficult for me to back down. I can't refuse!
Heber was so angry that he laughed. "Alright, I'll accept your challenge. Black Star, things have been going too smoothly for you recently, and you're getting more and more arrogant. Let me give you a defeat and wake you up!"
If Han Xiao's main body came, Heber knew that he would not be his match. However, it was just a doppelganger leading an army, so he did not think that he would lose.
How dare you look down on me like this …
Do you really think that I, the Tyrant, am made of mud?
"Very good, I'll wait for your news."
Seeing that Heber had accepted, this Black Star fleet turned around and left, quickly disappearing from everyone's sight.
"Let's go." Heber snorted and waved his hand, ordering the fleet to land.
He coldly glanced at the spectators before walking back into the palace. His tall and muscular figure also disappeared from everyone's sight.
The galactic residents who had watched the entire process were excited.
Many of them had seen the battle between the two of them many years ago. Now, history was repeating itself in front of them.
However, this time, the roles were reversed!
"Haha, there's going to be a good show!"
"The last time the dynasty stepped in, the two of them did not win. I wonder if the dynasty will still intervene this time."
"It can't be. They should have no reason to interfere. They did not stop the Tyrant from fighting last time, so how can they stop Black Star from settling the score this time?"
"Heh, so this is Black Star's' battle of revenge '. He's finally planning to take revenge!"
"I knew it. The two of them have always been at odds. Even if they're allies, there's bound to be a battle!"
Countless galactic residents were discussing in the channel.
At the same time, in the Bloodshed Land's headquarters, the host possessed by Sorokin frowned as he looked in the direction that the Black Star fleet had left.
Black Star's move was extremely bold, and it was suspected of instigating internal strife. Sorokin had guessed that this would happen, but he did not expect Black Star to really do it.
If they could really defeat the Tyrant, Black Star would be able to hold his head high, and it would indeed reduce the competitiveness of the Bloodshed Land to a certain extent. However, the price would be that the Tyrant's reputation would plummet. The way he saw it, the Red Empire would not allow such a situation to happen so easily. The deterrence of a Beyond Grade A ally was equivalent to a bargaining chip for the dynasty.
"If you really succeed, my plan will become more and more difficult." Sorokin frowned and fell into deep thought.
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