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Chapter 1425: Xie Yuxin's Game——Bash Them!
Zhang Yunfeng smiled. If Maacah won, he would be the Chancellor of Maacah and the Darkness Empire's Solar System, with all the power in his hands. That was life, and he would not have to listen to Drachmach barking orders before him.
Clearly, Laboge was cooperating with him. Zhang Yunfeng was not a fool. On the one hand, he wanted to save his strength. On the other hand, he did not want to gain a bad reputation in order to prevent mutiny. This would aid him when he ruled in the future. He was proficient in pushing the blame, and the Darkness Empire did not have any other choice, this was why he was confident.
This was true wisdom, a smart person!
The natives that had traveled a long distance, may your sacrifice help to build a better place.
Zhang Yunfeng's laughter and the situation were a sharp contrast.
The Saruman Snake fleet did not have much reaction when they received the news. From the beginning, Wang Zheng and Xie Yuxin were not the kind of people to depend on others – just let them be.
Wang Zheng did not interfere with Xie Yuxin's commands. Everything on the ship was decided by Xie Yuxin. When the moment was right, it was time for him to strike.
The Darkness Empire used a shuttle formation and moved towards the Saruman Snake fleet. This was their strongest attack, and only those talented in commanding would dare to use it. The head was sharp, while the middle was tough, and the tail was able to unleash an explosive attack.
In the space command center, Yan Xiaosu was cursing, does this guy have any shred of humanity left? This Zhang Yunfeng is…
However, it was useless. All the Saruman Snake fleet could do was depend on themselves.
Allen Porter was laughing heartily. He had not expected Zhang Yunfeng to not move at all. If the heavens wanted the Solar System dead, it would be wrong not to destroy them.
This issue was not known by an average soldier, but the officers of the various ships knew. The hearts of the Martians and the people of the Moon were dead. They were not afraid of death, but they did not expect to die from the actions of their allies
The emotions of those on the battlefield were disturbed, resulting in battle strength decreasing, and the Solar System forces were showing signs of being destroyed.
Meng Ao and Lie Wuqing could no longer hold it, it was useless. This was the truth. In the end, the Solar System failed at the hands of internal conflict, this was Solar System's Achilles' heel.
Achilles and Lie Xin were gritting their teeth and fighting. The type of sadness they were feeling was indescribable, but they could only fight. Lie Xin's sword struck again and again – she would rather die than surrender.
The Darkness Empire charged towards them, but the Saruman Snake fleet did not escape, but charged towards them as well.
Iyerta smiled. What a bunch of rookies. Such a clear difference in strength, and yet they charged towards them. This was…
The Darkness Empire's officers smiled. They understood their enemy's situation. Really, only rookies would do this, courage?
This was a fool's courage. If the enemy ran away, the decision to chase or not would cause a headache, but they charged forward instead.
Iyerta smiled and changed to a fierce gaze. "All fleets prepare… to fire!"
Fire!
Fire!
Fire!
…
As lights flooded the sky, the battle began. And at this moment, Xie Yuxin smiled. It had finally begun.
As orders were passed down, there were not many changes in the wise ones' emotion. Any changes were minor, but after receiving Xie Yuxin's orders, they quickly calmed down. At the same time, the whole Saruman Snake made an evasive maneuver, then they advanced forward��
This was not a normal advance. They were advancing as one while evading and maintaining formation.
The Darkness Empire's first wave of cannon fire was over.
The opposing fleet???
What the hell? The Darkness Empire could not believe their eyes. Unscathed!!!
Godd*amn it, is there something wrong with our eyes???
Yes, zero casualties, and a mere twenty ships experienced a slight depletion in energy shields.
"Keep tight!"
"Umbrella formation, fire!"
Xie Yuxin gave the order, and the whole fleet was like a single unit, gathering their firepower and blasting with lasers.
"Quick, quick, evasive maneuvers, evasive maneuvers!"
"Energy shields depleting, use the energy from the back up generator, quick!"
"Module one is on fire, energy shield broken, quickly extinguish the fire!"
"Cutting off module eight…"
In an instant, it was chaotic at the Darkness Empire's side. After getting used to it after the first round of attacks, the operations by the wise one were much smoother, and each of them had a calm expression. They were listening to Xie Yuxin's commands seriously, a calm commander calmly commanding.
When the Darkness Empire had yet to launch the second round of attack, the Saruman Snake fleet had begun theirs.
Iyerta's eyes were about to pop out. From the screen, he could see that the whole fleet was moving seamlessly, gathering and evading. It was like someone playing chess, controlling the pieces easily.
As the empire's elite commanding officer, he knew that this could only be achieved in their dreams.
Was Ren Yixuan here?
Why??? Why was Arbiter's Ren Yixuan here?
This could only be done by Ren Yixuan, a type of command beyond their generation, no!
It was not possible, it could not be Ren Yixuan. They were all from Tita. Even if Ren Yixuan was here, he would not be able to do it. His game could only work with the iron blood warriors of Arbiter.
"Who?! Who is it?! Who exactly is it!!!"
Iyerta Laboge roared out. He was about to go insane, completely insane. The first time people were faced with Ren Yixuan's game, they were destroyed. With this kind of mobility and firepower, the Darkness Empire… collapsed.
Zhang Yunfeng was stunned. His mouth was wide open. He could not believe what was happening before him. The Saruman Snake fleet had sliced through the Darkness Empire's fleet, who had three times the strength, and they were unable to even retaliate???
Ren Yixuan's game…
Was it not said that in the whole universe, only Arbiter could do it???
Why could Xie Yuxin do it as well???
As the highest level officers, they received the news that Earth's officers were in charge of commanding, but no one cared.
Who would have known that the one person from the Solar System that could use Ren Yixuan's game was sitting on the bench in the military, writing reports?
Drachmach gazed deeply. He was deeply thankful that a miracle had appeared. Even if he died, it would be worth it. "Immediately pass down the orders!"
The battlefield's situation was reflected to the command crews of all the ships, abd everyone witnessed this miraculous moment.
The reinforcements from the Saruman Snake fleet were not useless, and they were the greatest strength there was in the Milky Way Alliance.
Ren Yixuan… no, this was Saruman Snake's game.
The man called Wang Zheng had created a miracle once again, and brought hope to the Solar System.
Chapter 1426: Wang Zheng's territory
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Wang Zheng gently smiled. Xie Yuxin was indeed Xie Yuxin. The toughest part is over, all that was left was his battle. He could sense the Heaven-rank warriors.
Wang Zheng vanished, and the next moment, he appeared in space as his opponent was here.
This is the only variable. If Wang Zheng died, Xie Yuxin would die as well. Xie Yuxin knew this as well. Hence, he had chosen a normal-looking battleship as the command ship. It would take some effort to find him. Hence, the three of them decided to deal with Wang Zheng first before searching. Even with two against one, they felt unsafe.
"Where is Shelley Ritter?" Boloni casually said.
Wang Zheng lightly smiled. "I alone am enough."
At this time, Shelley Ritter was next to Xie Yuxin. Her mission was to protect Xie Yuxin. She wanted to join the battle but was rejected by Wang Zheng. To be honest, Wang Zheng felt guilty, but he was forced by circumstances. Xie Yuxin had to carry the burden of being the Solar System's hope, hence they had to ensure his safety. At least one thing was proven: Xie Yuxin is definitely the jewel of the Solar System, and from him, Shelley Ritter could see the possibility of the rise of the Solar System. With a talent like this, the Solar System's battle prowess would be completely different.
What about Wang Zheng?
Shelley Ritter was cautious about the Darkness Empire's assassin hiding in the darkness. They had yet to track him down, and this was the crux of the battle.
Sometimes, the Heaven-rank warriors they could see were not scary. It was those that hid in the darkness that caused the greatest headaches.
Almost all surveillance on the command ship was focused on this battle. It was incredible for humans to freely survive in space, but the three of them were doing it. This was the might of the inner universe.
"What about the last guy?" Wang Zheng smiled.
While only Boloni and Zar were in front of him, Wang Zheng could feel a faintly discernible presence in space. He could only feel it – he could not sense any blood lust or loopholes. This could be his ability.
Zar smiled. "Against you, there is no need for so much trouble!"
Although he was injured, he had managed to suppress it, and after this battle, he may have to recuperate for at least a year. But it would be worth it. This was an important step the Maacah Republic needed to take to form the Maacah Empire. All for victory.
Zar and Boloni looked at each other. Boloni grabbed forward. This kid in front of him was obnoxious. Almost nothing could affect the heart of a Heaven-rank, but this newly advanced Heaven-rank dared to challenge them. Was he being childish? At the same time, Zar vanished.
Boloni's grab seemed to have torn a hole in space. A black swirl appeared in Boloni's hand, and his mouth curled up. Following that, a dark whirlpool engulfed the surrounding area.
Buzzing…..
Wang Zheng could feel his body suddenly "sinking." Control-type gravity field? The space around Wang Zheng and Boloni turned into a whirlpool, and a black hole appeared below Wang Zheng's feet. The scary suction seemed to drag Wang Zheng into the black hole, like a beast opening its mouth.
Wang Zheng's body exploded with force, trying to resist the suction.
A cold smirk appeared on Boloni's face. Every Heaven-rank warrior had their specialty. Honestly, a one versus one match for Heaven-ranks was the fiercest, and it would most likely end in both parties destroying each other. At this level, it would be difficult to overpower their opponent. As the killing potential of each person's domain was high, mutual destruction was a common sight in Heaven-rank battles, hence cooperation was the best choice if there were two Heaven-rank warriors who knew each other.
Boloni was a power-type Heaven-rank warrior. After advancing to Heaven-rank, his understanding of power had broken through the limit, and this was his killer move. Due to being injured, Boloni did not want to risk it.
The battle was going on, but this move stunned the commanding officers of the Solar System Federation and the Maacah coalition forces, especially Allen Porter and Iyerta. The two of them were the most anxious, as all hopes were on the Heaven-rank warriors. If they could deal with Wang Zheng, they would only need to spend a bit more time to seek out that godd*mn Xie Yuxin and tear him to pieces. At that point the Solar System would not be able to escape their demise.
Wang Zheng may be famous world wide, but this was nothing for Heaven-ranks. And he dared to fight one against three of them – he was definitely youthful and foolish.
This was a difficult situation for the Solar System as well. It was not possible to leave Xie Yuxin unprotected by a Heaven-rank, but this made things difficult for Wang Zheng. The enemy did not know about Xie Yuxin's ability. With three against one, this attracted the attention away from Xie Yuxin and ensured his safety, but what about Wang Zheng?
The pure gravity black hole was trying to suck Wang Zheng in. Everything was under Boloni's control. The small black hole in his hand was an image, when it completely contracted, it would drag Wang Zheng into endless layers of space. This was something even space ability users were unable to escape from, as this was the underground of space.
Inside it, there were energy storms that even Heaven-ranks would be unable to survive in for long – they would be shredded to pieces. It was said that even in death, the soul and consciousness would remain, to suffer eternal torture in spatial turbulence.
This was the cruelest way to die for a Heaven-rank, as death would not be a form of release.
Boloni called this the Endless Wheel of Reincarnation.
Wang Zheng could barely hang on. His figure was slowly being dragged into the black hole, but he did not dare to use his full strength to escape. The moment he used his full strength, the two Heaven-ranks hidden in the shadows would strike and kill him.
Not just Heaven-ranks, but even normal people could tell that on the battlefield, Xie Yuxin was getting better at leading the Saruman Snake fleet and crushing the enemy. The Darkness Empire's fleet was starting their retreat. If this continued, Iyerta's fleet would be completely annihilated. However, Ren Yixuan's game was strong at chasing down enemies, and weaker when attacking. The problem was that behind the Darkness Empire's fleet, there was no planetary defense.
At this time, Iyerta was anxiously waiting. If they got rid of Wang Zheng, the Heaven-rank warriors would be able to reinforce him. All he needed to do was hold out. Hang in there!
Wang Zheng's body shook. This was a sign of losing balance. Boloni was using his full strength, and Wang Zheng not doing the same would put him in a dangerous situation. To fight a battle like this, that was the way.
The moment he shook, Zar, the strongest spatial ability user, silently appeared. Zar did not think about getting rid of Wang Zheng, but hoped to imprison him. With the suction of the black hole, alongside the strike by the Darkness Empire's expert hidden in the darkness, not to mention a recently advanced Heaven-rank, anyone who received such an attack would die!
Just as Zar was about to use spatial imprisonment, darkness covered an area of about one hundred meters around Wang Zheng. It seemed like the god of death had arrived.
The command ships of the Solar System's fleet were dead silent. The joy everyone had from Xie Yuxin vanished. If Wang Zheng died, they would lose the defense of a Heaven-rank, and Xie Yuxin would be an easy target. It would only be a matter of time before he would be killed.
Chapter 1427: The Dominating Gemini Stars!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Wang Zheng from the "legends" was like a kid in front of the Heaven-rank warriors. Shelley Ritter sighed gently. She expected this ending, but even she was slightly hopeful, yet it was proven that the enemy was more well prepared.
"Xie Yuxin, let's retreat." There was no hope for Wang Zheng, he could not even damage the enemy, and Shelley Ritter could not hold them off. But she could bring Xie Yuxin away – so long Xie Yuxin was alive, there was hope.
Drachmach, Meng Ao, and Lie Wuqing stared at the screen. Upon seeing that sight, Drachmach gave the order to retreat. They had to give up. If there was no Xie Yuxin, they would have fought to the death on Mars, but now there was Xie Yuxin, so there was hope for the Solar System. Even if they had to become drifters, there would be a day where they would make a comeback. Moreover, with Xie Yuxin, they would receive the support of a major power.
As for Wang Zheng…
Perhaps this was the price to pay for being so brilliant.
In this moment, time seemed to have stopped. The warriors of the Solar System had finally managed to gain hope, but it was all a mirage. Iyerta's smile grew, turning into a crazy expression. The d*mn Solar System had to pay the price for this battle, they had made him suffer such heavy losses.
In the various corners of the Milky Way Alliance, people were praying, praying for their loved ones to survive the battlefield. This waiting was torture. What would the invaders know…
Ye Zisu had locked herself in her room. She was like this every time Wang Zheng went on the battlefield. One person against three Heaven-rank warriors – Ye Zisu wanted to prevent it, but she could not.
Zhang Shan was quietly looking at it, with a solemn expression. He did not go onto the battlefield, as he was waiting for the signal he agreed with Wang Zheng beforehand.
As a mid level Earth-rank warrior and a space expert, Zhang Shan could feel the gap between him and Zar. To move through the universe was not as simple as it seemed – only an expert like Zar could move freely.
This intimidated him. Wang Zheng was trapped, and in this universe, there were no other roads for him to take; even just waiting was death itself.
This was a tight encirclement of the legends.
However, at this time, Wang Zheng smiled. It was a light feeling. He shook slightly and soon stabilized himself.
Zar, who was ready to strike, felt a sense of danger. The intuition of a Heaven-rank expert was not wrong. His instincts told him that Wang Zheng was waiting for him.
Heaven-rank warriors in an actual battle would not take a risk like this, and there was no need to. Almost in an instant, Zar vanished. This was his spatial domain, so he could freely move in it, and if he wanted to leave, no one could stop him.
The moment it was activated, the area around Wang Zheng lit up like stars in the sky, and he sliced through space like a scythe, cutting through the darkness.
Shing…
When Zar's figure appeared, drops of blood spread through space. Zar could not believe that he had been sliced in half. No matter how he struggled, his lower body was drifting further and further away.
Something could be seen in the darkness not far from them. The darkness that had been sliced seemed to be in pain. However, it managed to recover.
In the next second, Wang Zheng appeared behind Boloni. Boloni was shocked. This was Zar's spatial domain, this was shared by the both of them, so how could Wang Zheng teleport in here??
Moreover, Wang Zheng was not a space ability user!!!
The next second, Boloni saw a fist pierce through his body. The body he deemed indestructible could not even hold its own against one punch.
…Atomic Burst.
The power of the punch pierced through his body and blasted towards the end of space at light speed.
The power of Heaven-rank warriors came from being able to draw strength from the universe and to surpass the limits of the body. This was something Wang Zheng achieved when he was still an Earth-rank. The power of Atomic Burst after reaching Heaven-rank was able to pierce through any defense.
As he was able to use the true Atomic Burst!
Indestructible!
In the blink of an eye, the situation was reversed. Three Heaven-rank experts, two dead and one injured.
Wang Zheng was still there, and only Wang Zheng!
There was still one, the last one, the one from the Darkness Empire who had yet to reveal himself. He was able to travel freely in darkness and be one with darkness?
There was no power that could destroy darkness. Even when space was sliced, it would merely injure him, and he would continue to exist in darkness. He was in a state where he could not be killed, an ability to be formless!
At this time, Wang Zheng's body radiated bright light like a star, and this light illuminated the sky. The Major Five Elements, the power of light. In the universe, there was always a counter, and against darkness energy, there needed to be light to shine through it.
Wang Zheng's light had yet to reach the limit, but it was enough for him to see his enemy.
In the midst of the light, the Heaven-rank expert from the Darkness Empire was revealed. Once he lost the formless ability of his darkness domain, what could he fight Wang Zheng with?
This darkness expert was not used to being revealed; it was like being naked on a busy street.
With a scream, Wang Zheng unleashed his Atomic Burst with a finger, right in between his eyes.
The light pierced through the enemy's head, but there was no blood. The opponent's body turned into the dark state and began to recover.
Moreover, the opponent seemed to have recovered from the shock. But as he intended on delving deeper into the darkness, a flame arose.
Soul Ignition.
Soul flames engulfed the dark assassin. They were stuck onto him till his death. The assassin vanished and reappeared not far away, then he vanished once more, but he could not bear the pain and reappeared once more.
At last, he revealed himself. It was a scrawny old man. After living in darkness for too long, he was like a hairless creature, and the soul flames completely engulfed him.
The burning flames showed an image of Lie Shuangtian… and it was not an illusion. This was the reason Wang Zheng had the confidence. While Lie Shuangtian might have died, he had planted the seeds of soul flames on the darkness assassin. In the presence of a Heaven-rank warrior with the ability to control flames, no matter where the target may be, he would be able to ignite it.
The flames finally lit up the sky.
Respects to Lie Shuangtian!
The Maacah coalition forces' three Heaven-rank experts, annihilated!
Shelley Ritter understood why Wang Zheng did not need her. If she had gone, she would have been a burden and would've prevented Wang Zheng from doing what he wanted. After watching their previous battle, Wang Zheng had an understanding of their level of strength.
Seen through.
Looking at Xie Yuxin, who was not surprised, Xie Yuxin did not heed the orders to retreat but instead continued chasing. Shelly Ritter now understood why.
This was the start of a new era, the Solar System's Gemini Stars, the rise of the Solar System!
Chapter 1428: Intimidation
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Zhang Yunfeng could not believe what he was seeing. This had to be an illusion!
The Solar System was going to win???
No, he could not just wait for things to happen. Attack, chase the enemy!
"Zhang Shan, you are here at the right time. Lead all of the mech warriors and chase after them. The Solar System's victory is at hand!" Zhang Yunfeng arrogantly said.
"Haha, Commander Zhang, you can take a break now. I will take over the command for the seventh fleet." Zhang Shan smiled. Wang Zheng, that lad, was still impressive. After not seeing him for so long, he thought the distance between them would have grown closer, but that kid had not given him any face at all. After the battle ended, he had better treat him to a decent meal.
In an instant, lasers guns surrounded and were pointed at him. Zhang Shan smiled. "Military orders, Zhang Yunfeng is working with the enemy and betrayed the country. He is now relieved of his duties as commander of the seventh fleet and is to await judgment from the military court."
"Fire, kill him!" Zhang Yunfeng roared.
Zhang Shan shook his head. "Do you all feel that with your laser guns pointed at me, the Greatest King, Saruman Snake's second captain, it would be of any use?" Looking at the undecided soldiers, he continued, "Do all of you want to follow Wang Zheng and Xie Yuxin to get rid of invaders, or accompany this b*stard to hell?"
The logic was sound, and mentioning Wang Zheng's name had more of an effect than the Earth-rank before them. Someone put down their laser gun, and the rest subsequently followed, putting down their laser guns one by one.
Zhang Shan felt helpless. Godd*mn it, even though Wang Zheng is unrivaled, he is far from here. I am a true Earth-rank standing right in front of you – why did it not have any effect?
Suddenly, a blast of laser shot out, but Zhang Shan vanished, and the next moment, he was pressing Zhang Yunfeng's head against the floor.
"D*mn it, don't you understand human speech. Why must you force my hand!?"
Zhang Shan felt like he was dirtying his hands by dealing with this kind of trash, but for Wang Zheng, he had to do it.
On the one hand, Zhang Shan's identity was appropriate to take over. On the other hand, his ability to control the situation was something others were unable to do, and Zhang Shan had a sharp mouth as well. The seventh fleet was important to the Solar System, and should not be ruined in the hands of Zhang Yunfeng.
The moment the three Heaven-ranks were dealt with, Allen Porter realized that the dreams of the Maacah Empire were shattered. They had chosen the wrong opponent.
The Solar System was on the path to revival. One Wang Zheng and one Xie Yuxin were more than enough to help the Solar System advance.
He… did not feel like fighting any longer.
In Solar System's star field, it was not possible to escape. There was no need for their warriors to die meaninglessly.
The Darkness Empire continued resisting. After seeing that scene, Iyerta did not retreat but began to retaliate. This was the struggle of a dying beast.
Xie Yuxin would not have his tempo messed up by this kind of fighting. The Saruman Snake fleet calmly destroyed the Darkness Empire's fleet in short order, and Iyerta died on the battlefield.
Half an hour later, the Maacah coalition forces' Commander-in-chief surrendered.
After more than two months of defending their homeland, the Solar System had achieved complete victory.
Ten minutes later, the news spread throughout the Maacah Republic: a complete victory by the Solar System? The Darkness Empire's fleet had been annihilated and the Maacah Republic surrendered?
Surrender?
They had started the war with such grandeur, and they had surrendered?
What kind of despair would lead to the collapse of the Maacah Republic? Allen Porter was a famous general, what kind of strength had the Solar System used against him for him to suffer humiliation and give up resistance?
The Darkness Empire's lightning attack on the Fairy Star and its occupation caused them to be a major superpower, and nearly all countries in the Milky Way Alliance felt that the Darkness Empire's fleet was the most experienced. However, this fleet had met Waterloo, and was annihilated?
The news made the dead and depressed Milky Way Alliance erupt. Since the start of the chaos, this was the first time the invaders had lost so miserably. While Tita Star had won, the side effects were minimal, and that victory was due to the intervention from Manalasuo and the Hail Cloud Alliance as well. That battle was still ongoing, and the people of Sirius were showing unimaginable toughness. It seemed like they would live and die together with the Sirius Star.
How had they won? This was something that shocked countless strategists. The analysis before the battle showed that the Solar System would be defeated in no more than a week, and it would most likely end with a surrender. However, the ending was a complete reversal.
After several hours, the relevant news was in the hands of various countries.
"Ren Yixuan's Game" had appeared once again. The fleet from the Tita Star, the fleet with zero experience, possessed such shocking attack power. A nameless individual, Xie Yuxin, just like Ren Yixuan, had risen to fame with one battle.
Strong and precise spiritual power control, as well as being well-versed in battle tactics. All of his information was quickly revealed. From Earth's Ares College, sent over to Aslan for studies, subsequently over to Elite Academy X – it was indeed a rich resume. However, he did not have any spectacular results during his studies, and was involved in various weird experiments. Indeed, geniuses were weird, and he might be like Ren Yixuan, the cold and arrogant type, looking down on the world.
There was another detail – it was Tita Star's wise ones growing famous. The wise ones possessed the best abilities to sense and control spiritual power, and were best suited for this kind of battle.
The battle had progressed the same as when Ren Yixuan first battled: one-sided domination. Compared to Aslan, theDarkness Empire was weaker, and experience was not enough to compensate for that.
Obviously, the victory was also due to another person, a youth who was already famous.
Saruman Snake's king, after leaving Elite Academy X, did not disappear. If his potential could be felt from helping the Tita Star in Sirius' invasion, this battle was him declaring to the whole Milky Way Alliance: the Greatest King is back!
In the current knowledge of Heaven-ranks, never had there been a one versus three, with the three being killed and the one unharmed. This was one-sided, and he was strong beyond belief. They thought that this would only happen ten or even twenty years down the road, but it happened now.
Wang Zheng and Xie Yuxin came from the same place, Earth's Ares College, an ancient college, carrying the pride which the Earthlings once had.
Now, they had shocked the Milky Way Alliance once again!
Against the stubborn Ghana, the Solar System did not play nice, and completely destroyed them. The Norton Star followed the footsteps of Maacah, and at the same time, the Solar System once again intimidated the surrounding star fields. After the battle, the warriors of the Solar System matured.
Through this battle, Wang Zheng's influence in the Solar System reached a record high. This continued his legend from SIG. His unrivaled aura influenced every warrior, and even when all of the fleets knew they had no hopes of winning, they showed tremendous fighting strength. And because of this, Xie Yuxin had the opportunity to shine.
Chapter 1429: New Power Structure
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
There was plenty to do during the post war. They were busy but filled with joy as well. When Ye Bingwen issued the news of the enemy's surrender, the whole Solar System erupted. This was the first time the three major planets had united together and achieved victory, the meaning of this was enormous.
Wang Zheng and the rest were reunited, and they would definitely fight together in the future.
Hail Cloud Alliance.
The senators were fiercely discussing. Undoubtedly, the Hail Cloud Alliance's luck was great. They had stood on the right side once again. The Hail Cloud Alliance, under the operation of the Aishi Financial Group, had maintained good relations with the Solar System. While they had not reinforced them, they had not back stabbed them either, and had given some support in terms of resources and technology.
Now the senators were excited. The Solar System's rise was unstoppable, and with this victory, with Ye Bingwen and Drachmach as their heads, the reformists would be able to further carry out reforms. Together with close cooperation with the Tita Star, this new wave would be unstoppable.
In this meeting, Ai Xiaolu had become the Hail Cloud Alliance's youngest senator, and was responsible for dealing with the Solar System and the Tita Star. This time, there was no need for the Aishi Financial Group. The series of results had shown that Ai Xiaolu would play a bigger role in the Hail Cloud Alliance, and the voices of disagreement had disappeared from within the Aishi Financial Group.
Manalasuo.
Bolet received the news as well. He had always held a favorable view of Wang Zheng, and he knew it from the beginning. However, Wang Zheng's progress was beyond his imagination, and after surviving each battle, there would be a tremendous leap in strength. Now he did not understand anymore. An individual's strength was limited, but this person seemed to have no limits. Moreover, Wang Zheng was undoubtedly a weirdo who could uncover the potential of those around him, and Xie Yuxin shining could have been due to Wang Zheng, as the whole fleet came from the Tita Star.
If Wang Zheng could serve under him, Manalasuo would dominate the galaxy, but it was a pity.
However, from this, Bolet was determined to use Lear, and hoped that Lear would not disappoint him.
In the fleet, there were numerous young warriors who were discussing this. Ren Yixuan was no longer a special case. This meant that there was a chance for the other countries. While Wang Zheng left his opponents in despair, the scene of him defeating Lin Feng seemed to have happened just recently, but Lin Feng had died, while Wang Zheng was still progressing forward. It seems like his opponents could only chase after him and never surpass him.
Wang Zheng was slowly becoming famous as the Milky Way Alliance's top warrior, and there was a respect for him even in the hearts of warriors in other countries.
After many years of accumulation, there was finally a change.
Arbiter Republic's fleet.
In the battle against Aslan, Arbiter had reaped significant benefits, and following this pace, Aslan would eventually be defeated. However, the news from the Solar System was not good for them. For a person similar to Ren Yixuan to appear, it definitely was not good for Arbiter.
Ren Yixuan looked at the relevant information but did not give many comments. But those familiar with him would know that it had sparked his interest.
Ren Yixuan was undoubtedly a person who was not afraid of challenges. On the contrary, he felt like the current battles were too boring, as the war against Aslan was now in a stalemate. The current Aslan was like a tortoise not willing to come out of its shell. Hence, the progress would be much slower, and Aslan's rich reserves were indeed playing a huge role in a passive situation such as this.
As the luck of the country receded, no matter how they tried, it was merely their dying struggle.
Wang Zheng… was strong. However, the three people sent out by Maacah and the Darkness Empire were not particularly strong. Ren Yixuan believed that an individual's strength was limited, and for people like Wang Zheng, there had to be someone who could deal with him.
Aslan Empire.
The Solar System's news encouraged Aina. They were light years apart, but Wang Zheng was someone Aina would silently pay attention to. Even though she was carrying a heavy burden, she dared not think about it. She only wanted Wang Zheng to be happy.
After hearing the news, Huiyin was delighted. The little princess would secretly sing the songs she made together with Wang Zheng when she was alone. After such a long period of war, and countless performances, Huiyin, who had fulfilled her responsibilities, had matured a lot. However, deep in her heart, she was a cute, young child, trying to be strong and shouldering everything.
While this had nothing to do with Aslan's war, the international situation had a slight change. This made those who were thinking about joining the war think twice.
For the Solar System, deep reforms were necessary, and Ye Bingwen's fame was now different from the past. During the Solar System's toughest times, Ye Bingwen's attitude to the media was firm: to live and die with the Solar System. In times of victory, no one would forget it. Ye Bingwen's influence in the senate was due to support from the masses. His approval ratings had increased from forty percent before the war, to the current eighty percent. It could be said that he had attained the approval of the Solar System's masses.
Zhang Yunfeng was sent to the military court, and this gave a warning to the Solar System. Do not be afraid of godlike opponents, but of teammates who are dumb like pigs – wrong, it should like jackals.
At the same time, the report on battle tactics submitted by Xie Yuxin was pulled out. Before the disadvantageous situation occurred, he had submitted a report, but due to his young age, he was ignored. In the end, this genius that had turned the tides could only write reports, singing praises about others.
Oak was suspended, waiting for further investigation. It was like it was just yesterday that he mocked Xie Yuxin, but today, Xie Yuxin was the hero of the Solar System, and the report which he mocked had succeeded.
In addition to the large amount of spoils from war, the fleet underwent reorganization, and some young generals were employed. Age was clearly not an indicator, and it did not stop them from using young generals.
Meng Tian, Qiang Sen, Zhang Runan, and Achilles received recognition for their command, and the four of them currently controlled Solar System's four strongest fleets.
There was a difference between individual battle strength and commanding a fleet, but Achilles was a genius. Be it individual strength or the ability to command a fleet, he could do it. Hence, him being in this position was justified.
Meng Tian and Zhang Runan had received professional training, and had an abundance of experience. Meanwhile, Qiang Sen had demonstrated his ability through actions, and at the same time, he had a reputation amongst basic soldiers. He was not from a college, but he had fought his way up to where he was today, from a normal soldier.
Lie Xin and Zhang Shan did not like commanding, they were able to better perform by leading mech warriors. Hence, both of them now led the most elite mech warriors, which would be needed by the Solar System in the future.
For Wang Zheng and Xie Yuxin, they had entered the highest level of command in the Solar System: Ye Bingwen, Drachmach, Mu Sen, Lie Wuqing, Wang Zheng, Xie Yuxin, Mu Sen.
Chapter 1430: Don't Be Too Rigid When Posing
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The Solar System and Titatitan Star formed a military alliance. These seven people would determine the future of the new alliance and would become their decision makers.
The Solar System was entering a new era.
The Darkness Empire had suffered a huge loss but didn't issue any arrogant announcements internationally. That was rare. Tita's transport route was never mentioned again. Mu Sen, however, didn't dare to take things lightly. The Darkness Empire usually didn't make any moves when they made a big scene. They had to take precaution now that they didn't. Tita Star and the Solar System's alliance finally gave the Tita Star foreign aid. Anyone who wanted to attack them would have to think twice now.
Wang Zheng's position was unparalleled now, having defeated three Heaven-rank warriors by himself. That made him a god of war on Earth.
A god of war from Ares College, the protector of the Solar System, an idol of millions. He was now a legend who had satisfied the desire for security of most ordinary people.
Ye Bingwen arranged for a series of tasks for Wang Zheng. He had to visit all three big planets. The Solar System had obtained the most in this war. The three big planets did not encounter any battles, but the army needed support. The victory this time was only the beginning. The chaos of the Milky Way Alliance would not end here. The Solar System would not sit passively, waiting for death. They had to play an active role as a permanent member of the Alliance. To Drachmach and the rest, Wang Zheng and Xie Yuxin's birth was the beginning of the journey to greatness for the Solar System. If they continued to stay stagnant even with such strength and conditions, then the Solar System was really hopeless.
Of course, everything had to be well prepared. The support of the people was of utmost importance as it would guarantee the source of troops and resources.
This was actually the last thing that Wang Zheng would like to do, but there was no other choice. Luckily for him, he had Ye Zisu and Yan Xiaosu with him all the way. Ye Zisu taught Wang Zheng the smile way — smile and wave. That was enough for him.
After a few days, Wang Zheng had the feeling that this was far more terrifying than his battle with the Heaven-rank warriors. He could no longer feel his face, but he could visibly feel that all of this had its use. Thousands went wherever he went. Countless people had to pay tribute to the legendary super warrior. Wang Zheng gave them confidence. There was no difference, everyone coexisted for the Solar System.
Lie Xin was his guide on Mars since it was the Lie family's territory. Wang Zheng's promotion was arranged in three cities. He was greeted by the greatest enthusiasm everywhere. The hotel he put up in was flooded with enthusiastic Martian beauties shouting that they wanted to give birth to Wang Zheng's babies…
Wang Zheng was helpless in the face of such passion. Great Beauty Lie Xin even ridiculed him, saying that it wasn't good to hold it in. That seductive expression… Wang Zheng pretended not to see it.
Wang Zheng came to the Sage Sect after the promotional activities on Mars. He didn't need to bother himself with the nitty gritty. He needed only to show his face. His agreement with Odin was the key to this trip to Mars.
Odin bestowed upon him a mind-blowing welcome the very first time he came to the Sage Sect on the Saint Mountain. There was nothing of that sort this time since he had come discreetly. Odin welcomed him personally, which was actually the highest honor.
Odin's refined zen room, a pot of tea, a futon for each person, both of them sat cross legged.
Odin sized Wang Zheng up and broke into a smile. "Fate is really mysterious."
"Senior, haven't you already seen the future?" Wang Zheng asked.
Odin shook his head. "No one can really see the future. I only see the signs, not the truth."
Wang Zheng nodded. That was what he thought as well, it was just that he had too many questions in his head this time.
"What do you want to ask on this visit?" Odin said as he offered Wang Zheng a cup of tea. Wang Zheng was already a master based on his combat ability. His understanding should be higher than most. He was certainly here because of something else.
"Senior seems to have seen something from me when I first came. I would like to know what the responsibility I'm shouldering is," Wang Zheng replied.
Odin smiled. "The changes are still rather significant after a few years. I remember you weren't willing to accept everything."
"I only follow my heart."
"Good." Odin nodded. "Human civilization faced a few crises in the past, but these crises were resolved by people with magical powers. Even the Sage Sect doesn't know where this source of power originated. We only knew that a successor would appear and that the method of succession does not rely on humans. I felt a possibility that it might appear on you when I met you. This happened a few times in history, but not all were true. Yours should be."
"Is it the Saint Church?" Wang Zheng asked.
"You can say that it is, and you can say that it's not. The Saint Church is the core of the current Saint, though it's purpose has changed. What you inherited should have a connection to the Saint Church, but it does not. This appeared before the Saint Church was established. Not everyone could withstand the pressure of this inheritance. Anyone who can is extraordinary."
Wang Zheng could now bear the weight of being "extraordinary". Odin meant it. Odin had played a huge role in the collaboration of the Solar System. He was able to make the unruly Martians lead in the army. Odin's vision was really far.
Wang Zheng nodded. It seemed like Odin didn't know much more. The Rubik's Cube he obtained was extraordinary. The appearance of Charcoal made him doubly sure of that. That worried Wang Zheng because it wouldn't be as simple as the current chaos of the Milky Way Alliance if such effort was put in.
Odin's wise eyes seemed to have seen through everything when he saw Wang Zheng frowning. "Don't feel too burdened and don't worry about things that have yet to happen. Fate is ever changing and you have the power to change."
"Senior, where do you think will be the point of entry?" Wang Zheng asked. He knew he couldn't guard just the Solar System and Tita since he had this power. With great power came great responsibility. He finally understood what that meant.
"Not only humans can threaten humans now. We may like to have a civil war, but there is a pattern. After each civil war, there will be a long period of peace and development. From the perspective of life, this is normal. The only ones who can threaten us are the Zergs. No one knows where they came from or in what form will come," Odin continued.
Wang Zheng nodded. "I have been to the hinterlands of the Abyss. It would be catastrophic for humans if the Abyssal Zergs could emerge from there. However, there is some power trapping the bugs there."
The problem was that there was no point in attacking the Abyss. The insects could breed continuously and become stronger. It was impossible to close the Abyss as well. Wang Zheng didn't know what to do, but that was natural. The present human technology could do nothing, they could only be vigilant.
"Find a way to stop the current chaos in the Milky Way Alliance before the Zerg race comes," Odin said.
This fitted Wang Zheng's thinking exactly, but he wasn't that arrogant to think that he and the Solar System could do it.
"The Solar System and your current power are certainly insufficient. However, I think the opportunity for you to find a suitable entry point and leverage will come."
"Thank you for your guidance, Senior!" Wang Zheng nodded.
"Relax when you are posing, you are too rigid." Odin laughed heartily. He couldn't resist taking a jab at Wang Zheng. Wang Zheng could only stomach it all, speechless.
Chapter 1431: The Third "Player"
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The Sirius Star war zone attracted more attention than the Solar System. Not only the Sirius Star was relieved that Manalasuo had finally stopped in their tracks.
The miniature stealth detectors were complete in every detail and roamed quietly on the battlefield. Most of them were launched by the detection forces of the Sirius Star, Manalasuo, and the Hail Cloud Alliance. However, there were also quite a few from other countries.
The Sirius Star Field was surrounded by space magnetic mines, which made it difficult and time-consuming for the fleet to strike further. Why was that so?
The Sirius Star was prepared to battle to the death, but they also had a plan to drag Manalasuo on and wait for the same fate to befall onto Manalasuo. In fact, no countries wanted to see Manalasuo rise up like this, not even Arbiter and Aslan. Manalasuo would definitely encounter problems as long as they dragged on.
No country wanted to see Manalasuo take another step forward to become the third super empire. It could be deduced that this innovative empire would become dangerous once they obtained enough power. That would unsettle the fragile balance in the already fragile Milky Way Alliance!
Even the Hail Cloud Alliance understood this point, which was why they slowed down on the pace of attacking the Sirius Star. The ploys between countries were really thick.
Front line strategic department of the Sirius Star.
As the pace of the front line battlefield slowed down, the Sirius Star gradually regained their strength. A war assembly order gathered the battleships originally assigned to other areas to the front line at the Gumang Star. They had forced a new fleet, borrowing the star's defense system to block the attack of Manalasuo.
The strategists of the Sirius Star were going over the second phase of the war madly. Over and over again, inferring and imagining every possible scenario, considering every factor.
"No, no, no, not like that. Although we are on the defensive, as long as we can oppress the Manalasuo division, we can also take the initiative to attack. That way, we will be able to further interrupt the rhythm of Manalasuo's attacks…"
"I agree with interrupting their rhythm of attack, but taking the initiative now is an unnecessary risk. This fleet is our last space force! Damn those Titans! We cannot form another fleet. How many times has Manalasuo tried to lure us out? To attack now will be falling into their trap."
The Titans were undoubtedly the party that the Sirius Star cursed at the most now, even more so than Manalasuo. If it wasn't for them, their resources wouldn't be so stretched now. The Titans had even used their spaceships in their decisive battle in the Solar System!
"But defense has always been too passive. There is no initiative, so how can we say that we are disrupting the enemy's rhythm?"
There were constant disputes and numerous different opinions, but there was one consensus. Manalasuo's fast battle was blocked by them. The battle was impossible to end in a short time. If their strategies didn't go wrong, the two armies confronting each other would become a norm for the Sirius Star.
A decisive battle wasn't fought on a whim. Everything needed to fall in place for it to happen.
Of course, in terms of pure power, Manalasuo still had the absolute power to force a decisive battle to defeat the Sirius Star in a short period of time. However, a defeat wasn't the same as annexation. Such a flash attack would require them to pay a heavy price every time. For every thousand enemies killed, eight hundred of their own troops would be scarified. The other countries would tear Manalasuo apart before Manalasuo could count their spoils from the Sirius Star.
Two dogs strive for a bone, and a third runs away with it.
The generals at the front line of Manalasuo had the same realization.
They weren't happy about it, but the Sirius Star was.
Especially after they obtained the latest casualty reports. The headquarters were dumbfounded.
Data wouldn't lie. It only showed that the current situation was a lot more than what they budgeted for originally.
Two reconnaissance fleets were taken out from the front line. That was normal and in the expected range, but they had actually lost more than 2,000 of their men from their rear!
This was the data even after deploying a curfew for the planet!
However, their position with the Sirius Star wasn't looking too good. The Sirius Star had adopted laws to allow their citizens legal possession of firearms. Everyone at the age of eighteen, regardless of gender, had to serve in national military service for two years. The only exclusions were for health, religious, and pregnancy reasons. It wasn't a formality, every one of them was well trained.
All citizens were soldiers, every family had weapons and identities, but their common identities as "commoners" made Manalasuo spare the rat to save the dishes.
Constant rebellion, suppression, break out. Curfew? It was totally useless! The rebellion was out in the broad daylight!
There was smoke everywhere. Manalasuo soldiers occupying the planet were the minority after all. They were also in a state of anxiety. Obviously, the citizens of the Sirius Star were prepared for it before these planets fell. A large number of weapons that could be used against mechs were hidden all over the planet. Many suicide attacks were also arranged.
This would never settle down unless they kill all the citizens of the Sirius Star.
However, this kind of massacre would not be advantageous to Manalasuo for its future position in the Milky Way Alliance.
The war was about to officially enter a drawn out phase.
Everyone in Manalasuo had the same feeling: no new force could create a breakthrough for this situation.
Manalasuo loved risks, but that did not mean they would charge in blindly. The anti-reconnaissance space shuttles wiped out so many detectors from other nations every day. They were all waiting for the empire to show its flaw.
The battlefield in the Sirius Star became calm…
Just when the Manalasuo people were preparing for the long battle, the highest commander of Manalasuo suddenly launched a decisive battle order! Moreover, it was going to be by the expedition fleet!
The citizens of the Sirius Star were shocked at first. They didn't see any reinforcements from Manalasuo!
They calmed down after that. The compulsory military service of the nation made the Sirius Star's joint combat ability extremely powerful. A hastily put together fleet would not lose out to any other fleet.
With the Gumang Star's defense system as the main force bearing most of the fire power, the temporary fleet was being constantly dispatched to assume the role of fire fighting.
Manalasuo obtained a partial advantage. There was no sign of a decisive result.
This was a tug-of-war, consuming immense firepower from both sides.
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"Insufficient amount, confirmed to be a flanking attack, send D30 squadron to block F, pay attention to the right wing, there might be surprises…"
Countless unmanned space mecha flcoked out. Life was alight.
The losses on both sides were expanding into a black hole…
"Is Manalasuo crazy? They really want to end this!"
"Fight! Fight!"
"Kill!"
The Sirius Star showed their wolf nature. They relied on the powerful position of the Gumang Star, and their fleet continued their encroaching attacks. They used the Gumang Star's gunfire to divide the frontal battleships of Manalasuo. The regional battles were won through numbers and were then decisively withdrawn.
Bolet watched calmly as the war damage continued to climb. Both sides had victories in some areas, but if they enlarged it to the whole battlefield,, both sides would be bound to lose if this were to continue on.
The faces of the strategists turned green. They were the ones who had provided the strategy, and their reaction to the changes on the ground were on the spot as well, but the Sirius Star was simply too difficult.
At a place that could not be seen, the super warriors from both sides were also having a tough fight. There was no clear winner.
Various space probes were converging on the battlefield, collecting and reporting all sorts of intel to various intelligence agencies.
The boiling battlefield was overwhelmed with excitement. "Manalasuo is mad, they are attacking the Gumang Star without reinforcements!"
…
However, this excitement suddenly froze in the air with the entry of a medium-sized fleet.
Certain results were shown in some areas, but one fleet more wasn't going to make much of a difference to the overall battle.
However, the Sirius Star's nightmare finally began. Their guerrilla fighters faced a fatal blow.
The third person in the Milky Way Alliance who could use Ren Yixuan's Game appeared.
This was Lear's fleet. Bolet had been resisting until now. He cruelly used Lear's fleet directly on the Sirius Star's elite assault team. This fleet had caused huge casualties to the Manalasuo fleet. General Wolfan of the Wolf God Fleet was the Sirius Star's youngest and most talented Major General. He emerged during the defensive battle and caused Manalasuo great loss. He had a nickname — Spooky Wolf.
This battle spelled the end for the Wolf God Fleet. Wolfan died.
Lear became famous with just one battle.
The Sirius Star's last bit of willpower collapsed with the loss of their main fleet. Manalasuo wasn't weak. Bolet issued a death order. The Manalasuo people weren't afraid of sacrifice. This was the price they had to pay for war. Zero casualties wasn't war, but a game.
Lear's army showed their magical effect. Manalasuo obtained absolute advantage.
The Sirius Star lost.
It ended in a way that no one would have thought of. The third country who used hive warfare demonstrated again that Ren Yixuan's game was the future of humanity.
Facts spoke louder than words. Lear's new human plan was adopted in Manalasuo. Innovative, adventurous, and daring Manalasuo citizens provided him with a convenient avenue. The Manalasuo people obtained an invincible fleet with this new genetic technology. Ren Yixuan and Xie Yuxin were limited by area range and control. However, that limitation wasn't present with Lear. On the contrary, the more new humans there were, the stronger he could become. He was at the fixed point of a pyramid. The birth of every new human would provide him with nutrients, just like a queen ant.
Of course, he didn't mention this to the Manalasuo people. Only Sharjah and him knew about it. For the mad Professor Sharjah, Manalasuo, with a huge, outstanding army, was the best testing ground. Once they were legalized, perhaps even the universe could be theirs. The most critical part now was to pass the first "legal" stage.
The scariest part of such an experiment was for it to be strangled in the cradle. Obtaining the support of Manalasuo was even more ideal than the ideal plan.
What Lear had to do now was keep a low profile. Hide his ability and pledge his allegiance to someone else for now. He would wait for the opportunity for him to hatch out of his shell.
Chapter 1432: Just Married
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The situation of the Milky Way Alliance finally saw a dramatic change. The Manalasuo Empire had finally stepped over the Sirius Star and rizen up. The Aslan Empire, Arbiter, and Maya were still in a stalemate. Manalasuo seemed to have become the number one in the Milky Way Alliance.
The Darkness Empire was supposed to be the second winner, but their loss at the Solar System dropped them back to their original position. Determining whether a country was strong or not would depend on whether they were capable of using Ren Yixuan���s game. At the same time, they had to have a Heaven-rank warrior strong enough to support it. At present, countries with such capabilities in the Milky Way Alliance had very strong Heaven-rank warriors to ensure their safety.
The Darkness Empire had neither; therefore, the Solar System became difficult to deal with even though they were just on the defensive.
The almighty Wang Zheng and the Saruman Snake fleet's cooperation with Xie Yuxin allowed the Solar System to rise again. Of course, a huge part of this power came from the Tita Star. Any of them alone would have been difficult. Tita Star was a small planet without a strong foundation after all. They weren't able to fend off a big scale battle. The Solar System, on the other hand, had a good foundation, but their core combat power was lacking. They complemented each other and formed a force to be reckoned with. The Solar System was now undergoing rapid reforms. This war had caused the Solar System to transform.
The fleet reorganized and formed a combat power around the Saruman Snake fleet. Military exercises were also underway. It was important to strike while the iron was hot. The Solar System actually managed to keep up with their logistics supply. The ten permanent members had nothing else but money, especially after a round of internal investigations. They now had an astronomical amount of corruption funds.
Wang Zheng had to finish the promotional tasks on the three planets. The Solar System wasn't out of the woods. To be factually correct, the current Milky Way Alliance was not safe at all. There were many things he needed to do, especially since the Darkness Empire lusted for the Tita Star.
Wang Zheng naturally needed to focus on the propaganda on Earth since it was the mother star. He needed to gain the support of the public. The Tita Star would definitely require support from the Solar System once it was attacked. The enemy this time may possibly be even stronger than Maacah, which was why it wasn't possible to rely on the reciprocal effect. The current efforts to strengthen the alliance between the Tita Star and the Solar System were going rather well so far.
The long-awaited victory had a top-down significance to the Solar System. Politically, they had the right to speak as a superpower restored. At this moment, they were finally not relying on their history from more than two hundred years ago. They actually deserved it this time!
The impact of the victory on ordinary citizens was huge. The names of newborns were highly influenced by the victory. Names such as Yangsheng, Huihuang, and the like were chosen. There was another life event that could be done.
"Zhangtong! Marry me!"
"Linqing! Give me the chance to protect you forever!"
Cunning men proposed to their beloved. The flame of victory shone on lovers. The chemical reaction of excitement and raging hormones was a passionate kiss and a hurried promise.
The red bomb that the Solar System never had exploded at that moment.
Luomu was full of smiles as well. He was using his Skylink to send good news to his friends and colleagues.
His grandson, Luo Ke, was getting married.
Zhuo Mu called in almost immediately after he received the invitation. They had established a deep friendship in the Ares College. "Old pal, congratulations, you are the winner of life. Life will be without regrets once you have a great-grandson."
Luomu had been working part time at the Ares College and was a technical consultant to OMG. He had taught many students. While he wasn't a top man, he had his own life now. He had gone to the Tita Star some time back but had returned to Earth when the Solar System went to war. He was getting on in his years and missed his hometown. He preferred to die on Earth. He just didn't expect them to prevail.
"Hehe, that young lad is good in everything but his temper. He wanted to rely on his own strength. I wanted to help him to enter the KO company previously, which nearly cost us a huge argument. The young people nowadays have no respect," Luomu chided, but his tone was brimming with happiness.
"Haha, old pal, you speak as though you were very respectful when you were young," Zhuo Mu joked.
"Ahem! That was when I was young, what do you know about it? Come over if you are free in the next few days. We haven't met in a long time."
"Of course! Your hotel is the Marilyn Hotel right? We brothers must have a few drinks then!"
"Definitely."
"Oh right, have you sent the invitation to Wang Zheng and Ye Zisu?"
Luomu was startled. "I'm preparing to send them an email, but their responsibilities are greater. I won't bother them with such a small matter."
"That's true. I won't be able to get them either. Those two young people are really something!" Zhuo Mu was feeling emotional as he thought back to all those years before when he first met Wang Zheng. He knew he would be somebody amazing, but he didn't think he would become so powerful today.
Luomu searched for Wang Zheng and Ye Zisu's contacts for a while under the sun after he disconnected his Skylink. He didn't really want to send this invitation if it wasn't because Zhuo Mu mentioned it. He didn't want to be snobbish, and he knew both of them would be very busy since they had just obtained victories.
Wang Zheng in particular was in the news almost everywhere to boost their morale. Ye Zisu also had a huge share in this war through the KO Group. Luomu might only be a consultant in the branch office, but he knew their situation well. There was no need to use the Skylink, he would just send an email.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye. Luomu met his granddaughter-in-law. She was a well-behaved girl, pure and sensible. Her name had a nice ring to it — Ouyang Qingqing. Her family conditions were great, they were artists by nature. Her father, Ouyang Ke, was a dramatist, while her mother, Wen Yun, was a painter.
This family seemed to have walked out of the television on the day they met. Well-dressed and elegant, their relative taste and level were pretty high. Ouyang Qingqing and Luo Ke were university classmates. They didn't care about petty things like family conditions. The girl was sincere. Luo Ke had a rotten temper, but he was very sensible. He had never made Luomu worry, he was proudest of that part of his grandson.
The Marilyn Hotel wasn't a good place for wedding banquet. It was alright for ordinary banquets, but for such a big banquet, the place seemed a little cramped.
"Qingqing, why did you choose this place to be married?"
"There are too many people getting married during this period, we had no choice," Ouyang Qingqing said with a smile to her girlfriends.
Chapter 1433: Best Man and Maid-of-Honor
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"Aiya, why did you not say it earlier? I would have helped you book the Grand Continental Hotel's sixth floor ballroom. My boyfriend is now the manager of that hotel, and his dad is the chairman. Even if you had too many guests, I could have helped you."
A woman dressed exceptionally seductively was laughing as she talked.
"That is too much trouble, this place is fine."
"Women should treat themselves better. Ah, my boyfriend is here, I will be over there for awhile."
Ouyang Qingqing smiled and nodded her head.
"Qingqing, Min is too much, but today is your day. Don't bother with her, it's not worth getting angry over her."
"Hmph, he is just a small manager, and she is trying to show off. When she was chasing after Rock, she was more slutty than this."
What was important to Ouyang Qingqing was Luo Ke's true nature. While he may not be a sweet talker, but he was serious in what he did and treated her well. This was fate. As for living conditions, to be honest, it was decent and she did not have high standards for material goods. The key was compatibility. From university to the start of working lives, Luo Ke had not changed, and neither had she.
Today, Luo Mu's mouth never closed. Old friends from the OMG Company, which was under the KO Group, and even the teachers from Ares College came. The male side helped to instill some life into the quiet place, making it less awkward.
"Luo Ke, this kid, marriage is an important milestone. Who chose this place? Just now, a few of my friends could not find a place to park, and even had to park at a nearby mall before coming here. I watched Qingqing grow up, and marriage is a once-in-a-lifetime event, how can you be so casual about it!"
Liang Dong was really dissatisfied. As Ouyang Qingqing's uncle, deep in his heart, he did not agree with this marriage. While the guy was honest, how would being honest help? And talented? Could his talent be used as food? A technician at OMG, when would he ever be rich?
Other than good looks, family background was important as well, as it concerned the future of the bride. Looking at the guests the male side had invited – some minor employees and some teachers from Ares College – all of them looked like they were retired elderly, and did not seem to be of much use.
He had heard that Luo Mu was an important person in OMG, but who knows who he was? Liang Dong's eyes were sharp. He seemed like he was either retired or a "laborer." What future would he have?
Luo Ke was embarrassed and scratched his head. "Uncle, there have been plenty of weddings recently, and it was hard to get here, but I will definitely treat Qingqing well."
Liang Dong looked at him. He really was useless, but it was not good to say too much, as Qingqing was willing. His sister and sister-in-law were like fools as well. If all that mattered was what their child liked, what was the point of them being parents?
If only they were better!
Most importantly… seeing the gazes from friends chatting with the guest made Liang Dong red with embarrassment.
"Old Liang, what did Qingqing – oh my God – is this not embarrassing? Didn't you say that this family belonged to an important person of OMG? Why can't I see it." Liang Dong's wife began complaining. She did not like the Ouyang family. Ouyang Qingqing spent her whole day acting free spirited, and as if she was a goddess, better than her daughter.
"Shut up!" Liang Dong glared at this petty wife who had a sharp mouth.
"What are you being fierce for? Do you think I want to say it? I lost all face in front of my friends."
It was not that Luo Mu did not hear it – even his friends could feel the guests from the female side looking down on them, despising this and that. While they were trying to say it nicely, it did not feel good.
Zhuo Mu could not say anything. In this setting, it was best to tolerate it because harmony was the most important thing. He had to tolerate it for the kids. Luo Mu had a hot temper as well, and he expected to suffer like this at this age.
Ouyang Qingqing was done with her make up, and she was slightly nervous. While she felt like her best friends were being unfair to her, they gave her their blessings, and she trusted her own judgment.
"Aiya, Cousin, you are so beautiful!" A girl dressed seductively jumped in. "It was difficult to find this place. Dad had to spend a long time bringing us here. Why did Cousin-in-Law choose such a place?"
The moment Liang Fengfei entered, she rattled off like a machine gun. "Did you not prepare a band? It's so boring outside. I thought you would have invited some star. Right, cousin-in-law works in OMG, and in the key research department as well. Why did he not invite Ye Zisu? I wanted to see if she was really pretty."
This time it was not just Ouyang Qingqing, but her best friends rolled their eyes as well. Was this person okay? What kind of person was Ye Zisu? Even if Luo Mu were the president of OMG, his status would not be enough to invite Ye Zisu.
On the other side, Liang Dong's face was red. He had brought his friends to help support his sister, but the problem was that the other side was too weak. This made it awkward for his sister, and made himself lose face as well. This Luo Mu was stupid. A wedding was a once-in-a-lifetime event. Why had he not used his authority or pulled any favors? Or at least put on an act!
This Luo Ke was foolish as well. Even if his head was not here, at least play a video to deal with the situation.
Luo Mu was truly tolerating all of this. For his grandson's happiness, he would tolerate anything – just smile and let it go. However, he could not hide the sadness and disappointment in his heart.
Suddenly, two men with tuxedos appeared, and walked over with a broadcasting device.
"You are?"
"May I ask if this is Mr. Luo Ke and Ms. Ouyang Qingqing's wedding?"
"Yes, and you are?"
"Hello, President Ye was unable to come due to his busy schedule, but he asked us to bring his well wishes."
President Ye?
Luo Mu was stunned. He did not know anyone called President Ye.
But everyone who came was a guest, so he did not think much. Hence, he let the both of them in, and continued to entertain guests outside.
After a few minutes, shrill screams could be heard from the hall, especially from Liang Dong's wife, whose voice was earth-shaking.
Sh*t, did they start fighting?
Luo Mu rushed in and was immediately stunned, as the two men in tuxedos were playing a video. No one is unfamiliar with the man in the video – it was the Solar System Federation's President!
As OMG's ex president, as an old employee of OMG, Luo Mu knew him, Ye Bingwen… President Ye.
"… Not being able to come personally is a regret for me. I wish an everlasting marriage to the both of them. Old Luo, if you have nothing to do, come play chess with me."
When Ye Bingwen was done, the whole hall erupted. This old man was actually old friends with President Ye Bingwen!
Liang Dong and his friends were shocked. There was no need for Ye Bingwen to come personally, because not many people could make him record such a video.
Luo Mu was tearing up, and suddenly, someone patted his shoulder…
In the bride's room, Liang Fengfei continued to rattle on, not caring about what others thought, but the noises outside in the hall stopped her.
"Is this Ouyang Qingqing?"
A girl walked in from the door, and the whole room lit up. Ouyang Qingqing was confident in herself, be it aura or talent, but in front of this girl, she could not even come close to her. She was not overbearing, but natural.
But… why did she look familiar…
"I am Ye Zisu, Teacher Luo Mu's student. Miss Qingqing, congratulations, Luo Ke is an indispensable talent in the KO Group, I hope you will treat him well."
While Ouyang Qingqing was fine, the mouths of her best friends were wide open… Ye Zisu had come… Oh God…
What made the guests nearly collapse was when the wedding started. When they saw the best man, it felt like the world around them was falling apart.
Everyone knew this person. To be more accurate, they were much more familiar with him than Ye Bingwen. But to see him, the guardian of the Solar System, in person for the first time, the young people went insane. The screams from the girls were about to tear the place down.
Wang Zheng was the best man!
Luo Mu was seated at the table, extremely touched. He would have never dreamed of Wang Zheng and Ye Zisu coming. It felt like he had gone back in time, when Wang Zheng first came to his shop – the passion in his eyes when he saw the mech – and he was still passionate to this day. While time may change some things, some things would never change.
Even though they were not on Earth, they were not far away when they received the news, so Wang Zheng and Ye Zisu had decided to join the wedding.
Ye Zisu was surprisingly excited about this – Wang Zheng as the best man, Ye Zisu as the maid-of-honor. They were not wearing the attire of the groom and bride, but they were in the same wedding venue. When the groom kissed the bride, a smile appeared on Ye Zisu's face…
Chapter 1434: Death of a King
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Wang Zheng's appearance was merely a brief interlude, and he was simply doing what he wanted to do. But by doing this, he gained the admiration of more Earthlings. This super soldier was not just a god of war, but an actual person as well. This made him feel more real.
It was easy to help out when things were going smoothly. Moreover, Wang Zheng was a key figure in both the Solar System and Tita, as well as being the key battle component. No matter what kind of praise you may use on him, it would not be an exaggeration. All of this pushed Wang Zheng's influence to its peak.
It could be said that Wang Zheng had achieved Lear's greatest desire, and perhaps this was something Lear would have dreamed of accomplishing in his lifetime.
In the faraway Manalasuo, the victory against the Sirius Star helped solidify Lear's position. He now had his own fleet. After dealing with Aslan, he had learned to never be too ambitious when negotiating with a country. Strength was true power, and once he had strength, what was his would be his. He had made a critical error when negotiating with Aina. If he had been more patient, his current situation might have been better.
Clearly, Lear was a forward-looking person. He saw everything Wang Zheng had done in the Solar System, and saw the strength he had demonstrated. This gave Lear complicated feelings, as whenever he felt that he had beaten Wang Zheng, he would find Wang Zheng ahead of him. This made Lear's performance in Manalasuo dull in comparison to Wang Zheng's.
Even though he was the third person to use Ren Yixuan's game, it was Ren Yixuan's game and not Lear's game. The sight of Wang Zheng being admired and worshiped by the Solar System and the Tita Star would not happen in Manalasuo, absolutely not. The publicity department would not exaggerate the effect Lear had, and they would promote people like Bolet, who was the commander-in-chief, or Jondi Lilick, who was a future leader. As for Lear, the people of Manalasuo were able to see talents and he was given a place to use his talents. Therefore, he should be thankful to Manalasuo instead, and not ask for so many things.
In the end, Lear was an outsider.
He might not even be considered human.
However, the overall atmosphere was nice, as the strength brought by Lear was what Manalasuo really needed. This included Sharjah. The people of Manalasuo were spying, and this new strength of humans had to be in the hands of the people of Manalasuo.
Lear was cooperative, which made the people of Manalasuo satisfied and gave him respect.
Lear, Sharjah, Luo Fei, and the rest were definitely cooperative. Failures had no value, and when there was success, they would receive hints from Lear to cooperate with the questioning by Manalasuo. The abilities of new humans was something the people of Manalasuo would never understand. This was a new species, and the thinking of humans was inflexible.
Lear knew that he had no retreat. Manalasuo was his last hope. After failing at Aslan, it was equivalent to betraying the Great Elder. Lear had to tightly grab onto Manalasuo as his backer. As for the remnants of the Saint, he was not worried about them, as his current growth was rapid and the birth of each new human warrior would provide him strength.
Sometimes, Lear would wonder what the home planet of Zerg would be like, what kind of strength would the queen Zerg have. His ability originated from the genes of the Zergs, so if he was unlucky, the queen Zerg might be stronger than him. Lear did not reject the Zergs, as he could control them. As a combination of both human and zerg, he was the most advanced being.
All he needed now was an opportunity, and his gut was telling him that his duel with Wang Zheng was coming soon. It would be on a stage where everyone would be watching. It would determine the fate of the galaxy, and only this kind of stage would be apt for him and Wang Zheng. He would eventually show to the whole galaxy who the ruler of the world was and who Earth's pride was.
"Mo Ling, is there movement on Manalasuo's side?" Lear asked.
As the representative of the females of the new humans, Mo Ling's beauty was indescribable. The power of the charm she exuded was something men would not be able to resist. Wherever there were men, women would be able to enter with no issues. Mo Ling was in charge of foreign intelligence, as well as the strategist of the new humans' fleet. Being responsible for foreign affairs, her ability to communicate was unrivaled.
Her cold appearance increased the desire of the people of Manalasuo to dominate her.
Mo Ling lightly nodded. "It has basically passed, but they would like to see something better."
A smile appeared on Lear's face. When the actual results came out, there would be nothing left for Manalasuo. While the drain for Arbiter and Aslan might have been great, both had excellent war machines, and their recovery was astonishing as well.
"Boss, I think we should increase our public relations. The target should not be Bolet, but those below him, so as to force him to fight." Jay York smiled. "There are some rational people in Manalasuo. In actual fact, it is easier to deal with a country than one person. So long as we encourage the irrational to act, the rational will be the minority."
Lear nodded. "You will be responsible for that. Mo, Jay York will be in charge of creating the opportunities and you will execute it."
Jay York looked at Mo Ling, and his desire could be seen from his smile. He had tried new humans before, and from lust, they were not bad.
Lear was planning to push Manalasuo into the main battlefield, and to stand on the side of Arbiter, for the empire's expansion to surge. This war was started by Aslan, and as long as Aslan was defeated, his era would come.
Mutual destruction?
This would cause the strength of conservative countries like the Gemini Star to increase, and possibly stop the war. This was something he was trying to avoid, and he had to drag in more countries.
The current situation was nothing much!
Hidden Dragon Star.
The atmosphere was dead. Constantine's plan had failed miserably, as a Heaven-rank warrior, he might have reached great heights, and felt that his plan was perfect, but plans were plans, and there were always changes.
Especially the split within the Saint. The disciples of the Saint were originally the backbones of various countries. However, due to the split between the Great Elder and the Second Elder, this made the various powers leave the Saint, becoming independent. With the current situation, Constantine was helpless. He had been exposed, and alone, even with earth-shattering abilities, what could he do?
Kill them one by one?
He could not do that. Even if he did, what was the point? What could he change?
If he did not want to become a cursed demon, he would have to achieve the ambition of unifying the Milky Way Alliance, but now it all seemed like a joke.
Aslan was now in a hopeless situation because of his grand plan. The Saint, which had hundreds of years of history, had collapsed. And him?
He could only stay on this desolate planet, unable to go back to his motherland, as Aslan no longer needed him.
Humans were able to change the will of everyone, and craziness would eventually die off.
However, Constantine realized this too late. It has to be said that Lear's betrayal had woken him up. All along he believed that Lear would not betray him or Aslan, but this was utterly wrong. Lear was not afraid of them, and what could threaten him in the past could no longer threaten him now. While it may have seemed like there was no road for him to take, Lear had found his path. From the beginning, Lear was excellent at finding ways. He had underestimated Lear.
Go and kill Lear?
Not to mention the number of experts in Manalasuo, more importantly, what was the point in killing him?
That would only be a joke. The situation was out of his control. In the past, he thought that he was the player, and the rest were his pawns. And now he was but a lowly pawn, a conceited pawn. Hence, he lost everything.
Prophecy?
He never believed in it, and used it only as a reference. He thought that his power could change fate and control it. This was the problem of those with power, especially since Constantine had too much of it. He thought that the Saint was his, and Aslan was his, but they were not.
Wang Zheng, Xie Yuxin, Lear, Ren Yixuan, Aina – the five of them would now decide the fate of the Milky Way Alliance, and it seemed like there was no point in going against fate.
The Thirteenth Elder remained silent. Perhaps he was the most anxious. However, the problem now was, how were they going to salvage the current situation?
His father!
Chapter 1435: Against the Tides!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Constantine thought about it a lot, but standing in his position, his thinking would be different from an average person. His effort and calculations were infallible, but there were too many unknown variables.
The five destined ones were one problem. If he had known earlier, he would have first killed the five of them, but he had been too conceited. Standing at such a height, and holding this much power, he would have definitely ignored these youths. But in actual fact, the five of them had managed to shake the whole Milky Way Alliance.
Second point: Atlantis had not moved. This surprised Constantine. All along, the two countries had good relations. However, Atlantis was decisive when it was time to choose. This was a huge blow to Aslan, but it was not too surprising. He had plans prepared for this, but it did have an effect.
Third point: Aina… this was something Constantine could not predict. Aina did not listen to him. She had drawn the boundaries in such a situation.
Looking back at it, drawing boundaries… may have been the only option.
After another month of chaos, Aslan held a tight defense. While the star fields they controlled were decreasing in number, they were stubbornly resisting. Aina and Huiyin's encouragement had a huge effect. Aslan was not like the Sirius Star. To completely destroy a superpower, in the history of humans, the only possibility was for internal conflict to happen. However, the current Aslan was united, with high morale.
It was not possible for Arbiter to not be anxious, as Atlantis had yet to state their position. This sword was hanging over the coalition forces, and could come swinging down at any time.
But at this time, a declaration shocked the whole Milky Way Alliance in an instant.
Manalasuo declared war on the Aslan Empire!
After reorganizing the Sirius Star, Manalasuo could not help but strike. The three strongest empires had come out: Arbiter, Maya, Manalasuo. Whoever conquered Aslan would have a say in the future Milky Way Alliance.
Who would rule over the whole galaxy? There was no clear winner, as no country had the ability to do so, be it the current Manalasuo or whoever. But to take the center stage and to have more resources, that was a possibility.
In actual fact, Manalasuo was very strong. If given time to digest the resources they had received, they would make a tremendous leap.
An hour after Manalasuo's declaration, the Darkness Empire gave the same declaration towards Aslan as well.
This caused Aslan, who was facing tremendous pressure, to fall into chaos. There was a limit to how much they could take. Manalasuo and the Darkness Empire were the strongest countries in recent times. With the addition of these two countries, it became a group of people trying to split Aslan for themselves. To be host, the only thing worth splitting up for the four of them was Aslan.
This was a vicious cycle. The Darkness Empire's original aim was not Aslan, but after calculating the risk of attacking the Tita Star, and with their recent defeat, why not follow the crowd? The Darkness Empire was shameless, and they did not care about that. They were more concerned about practical gains. As opposed to a fight to the death with the Solar System and the Tita Star, why not join in on this feast?
However, this was something the Aslan Empire could not bear.
In the royal chambers, all of Aslan's leaders were gathered. No one has any good ideas to deal with this situation. Even against only Arbiter and Maya, Aslan could only drag it out and wait for a miracle. However, Manalasuo and the Darkness Empire's appearance had destroyed all hope for Aslan.
Manalasuo's fleet had just set off, while the Darkness Empire's fleet was not ready, but the news itself was fatal enough.
Everyone looked at Aina. All along, Aina had led the people of Aslan through this war. The key figures knew who had started this war, but that person was dead, and the person who needed to shoulder all of this was Aina, the youngest queen. She had to mature in the flames of war… perhaps even die in the flames of war.
Tactics and morale?
These were completely useless now. Aina could die, but as the leader of the country, she could not let the countless people of Aslan die with her. This was her final responsibility.
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Before the gazes of everyone, Aina stood up. "Everyone has tried their best in this war, but it is pointless to carry on… "
Aina's eyes were red, but she was holding back her tears. She had to be strong in this moment, and till the end.
The room was silent. The Aslan Empire, the Milky Way Alliance's strongest country, was one step away from becoming a prisoner. Ambition and desire were what drove human progress, but at the same time, so did bringing about the downfall of humans.
But there was no point in knowing this now.
In conclusion, the Aslan Empire could only surrender… Perhaps there was a chance if they lived. If this continued, the Aslan Empire would be completely destroyed, wiped out.
"Let us now vote. Those who agree, raise your hand," Aina said.
The people in the room slowly raised their hands. They all knew that this was the greatest humiliation in the Aslan Empire's history, and once the vote went through, the Aslan Empire would be no more.
Huiyin did not raise her hand, but it did not affect the final decision. In the end, everyone's eyes were on Aina. The results were in, and it did not matter if Aina raised her hand. It just showed her attitude towards this.
At this moment, the door flew open. Angela rushed in. As Huiyin's secretary, she knew of the strict rules, but nothing could stop her now. Everyone's eyes were on Angela, who was gasping for air.
"Your Majesty, the Solar System Federation has joined in!!!"
Everyone was shocked, and after that, their hearts sank. G*ddamn it, there were not just one or two back stabbers… but it no longer mattered.
"The Solar System-Tita alliance has just announced that they will reinforce us!"
Everyone was shocked. This… everyone knew that Aslan was in a tough situation. If they joined in now, they would be implicated. Four major empires working together, making the strongest force in the Milky Way Alliance. Once dragged in, there would be nothing left of them.
This news sent shock waves throughout the Milky Way Alliance. The empires were expanding too much, and the various countries were either trying to change, like the Maacah Republic, or trying to loot amidst the chaos, or simply watching.
However, this pessimistic attitude could continue no longer. If this continued, once Aslan was destroyed, the stage would be set, and humans would enter an age of endless war. This was something Wang Zheng had to stop. The future enemies of humans must not be themselves.
In the highest power structure of the new Solar System-Tita alliance, Wang Zheng had the greatest influence. Mu Sen and Ye Bingwen would support him unconditionally. Meng Ao, as a representative of Earth, would follow Wang Zheng. Meng Tian had some influence as well. For Mars, Odin had communicated with the rest. Lie Wuqing had expressed his support for Wang Zheng's decision, and in this situation, Drachmach could only follow the majority.