Chapter 541: Drawing the Fire from Under the Cauldron

In the central control room of the Thunder Pole in the Donao Star Sea.

Su Ming sat in the command chair, his head lowered as he scrolled through his wristband, browsing the latest information about the Donao Star Sea on the Star Cluster Forum.

Just then, ONeill pushed a small dining cart over, loaded with coffee, clear tea, and various afternoon tea snacks.

“Boss, would you like something to drink?”

ONeill asked fawningly.

“Clear tea.”

Su Ming glanced up and replied.

“Here!”

ONeill respectfully handed a cup of clear tea to Su Ming.

Su Ming took it, drank a few sips, put it down, and continued browsing the forum.

Just then, a post was quickly pushed to the top headlines. The title strikingly read: Dark Star Empire Officially Declares War · Emperor Personally Leads the Expedition.

Su Ming’s eyelids twitched, and he immediately clicked on the post, then watched the video of the Dark Star Emperor declaring war.

Below the entire post, various comments sprung up like mushrooms after rain.

“These people from the Dark Star Empire, they really know how to bark!”

“Who ostracized them?”

“Back then, it was clearly their wolf ambitions, deceiving the Federal by saying they were opening up a new home, but instead, they established an Empire and seceded from the Federal. Now they live like a pile of shit, and they’re turning around to bite us.”

Su Ming rubbed his forehead, also speechless.

He hadn’t expected the Dark Star Empire to move so quickly, and the Emperor was even personally leading the expedition. This was a full-on gamble!

As Su Ming closed the post, another one was pushed up, and its popularity was even higher than the Dark Star Empire’s declaration of war post.

The post title strikingly read: Council Speaker Long Xian, A Hero of Humanity? Or a Demon?

Seeing the post, Su Ming’s eyelids twitched, and he quickly clicked it open.

A video of Van Lo, God Emperor’s declaration immediately popped up.

After watching Van Lo’s speech, Su Ming muttered with a dark expression.

“It’s bad!”

Just as Su Ming had guessed, the comment section below exploded.

“Nonsense, you say Council Speaker Long Xian actively attacked the Qilami, I’ll say you colluded with foreign races!”

“Brothers, don’t be fooled by them! Those who are not of our race must have different hearts!”

“That’s right, this is their conspiracy!”

However, many voices of doubt also appeared in the post.

“But what if they’re telling the truth?”

“Then wouldn’t we have become sacrifices, dying for nothing?”

“Don’t talk nonsense! Kirami are monsters!”

“What they say cannot be trusted!”

Su Ming watched them arguing there, his brows furrowed.

There wasn’t much to say about the Dark Star Empire part, it was expected, but Van Lo, God Emperor’s part could be said to have stirred up a huge mess.

In fact, what Van Lo, God Emperor said about the Federal actively attacking the Qilami Clan was consistent with the top-secret information he saw back during the Three School League.

But this matter was definitely not that simple. Council Speaker Long Xian wouldn’t have actively attacked the Qilami Clan for no reason; there must have been a cause.

He just didn’t understand why he had to hide it. Even if he had just said from the beginning that it was because Kirami were plundering water resources, it could have been somewhat justifiable.

Therefore, in his opinion, there must have been something he didn’t know before that document.

He had forgotten to ask Celes about this.

After Celes devoured Echifall Deputy Patriarch, she might have obtained some information from it.

Su Ming took a deep breath, looked up, and said to Timi.

“Timi, is the superluminal device cooled down?”

“Almost!”

“Alright, activate it directly and accelerate towards the Scarlet Country!”

“Yes!”

Timi immediately increased the Thunder Pole’s navigation speed.

Scarlet Country · Interstellar Airport.

Rows of temporarily added life support equipment were running at full capacity. Crowds of people, carrying large and small bags of luggage, boarded the transport ships with fearful expressions.

One ironhead mech after another was transporting packed containers onto the ships.

“Hurry up!”

“Faster!”

Soldiers repeatedly urged.

In the central control room of the Level 5 Mothership · Scarlet.

Queen Hai Lan, wearing a red robe, sat in the command chair.

Just then, Katini, who had grown up and was slender and beautiful, asked worriedly.

“Mother, do we really have to leave our home?”

“It’s alright, we’ll be back soon.”

Hai Lan gently comforted Katini.

Just then, Hugh Eun and Hegas, wearing exoskeleton armor, walked in and asked with serious expressions.

“Your Majesty, how is the evacuation progressing?”

“All the civilians will be boarded soon, but the goods haven’t been fully transferred yet, it will take some time.”

Queen Hai Lan said to Hugh Eun and the other man.

Hugh Eun’s expression kept changing, then he spoke.

“No, we must be decisive. The longer we delay, the more dangerous it becomes. Leave the remaining things behind. Once the personnel are on board, set sail immediately!”

At this moment, Chief Assistant Hodge heard Hugh Eun’s words and said in surprise.

“Sir Hugh Eun, wouldn’t that leave the supplies to the Imperial Army?”

“We can’t worry about that now.”

Hugh Eun replied in a deep voice.

“Listen to Sir Hugh Eun, issue the order immediately, abandon everything remaining, and prepare to set sail for the Federal.”

Queen Hai Lan immediately made a decision.

“Yes!”

Hodge immediately issued the order.

Suddenly, the entire Interstellar Airport became even more chaotic. Many Captains kept shouting at their subordinates.

“Withdraw!”

“No nonsense, leave whatever is left behind!”

“The ships are about to take off.”

Numerous soldiers boarded the ships and evacuated.

Soon, ships one after another closed their boarding exits, activated their anti-gravity devices, and slowly ascended.

The Scarlet Country’s fleet consisted of one Level 5 Mothership, two Level 5 Battleships, ten Level 4 Battleships, and two Level 5 Transport Ships, five Level 4 Transport Ships. Its scale and strength far surpassed ordinary Neutral Countries.

These ships were all exchanged by Su Ming for Queen Hai Lan from Dragon White back then.

Half an hour later.

The Scarlet Country’s fleet broke through the atmosphere and sailed into the vast starry sky.

In the central control room of the Scarlet.

The Operator kept reporting.

“Adjusting the bow, planning the route!”

“Superluminal flight device is preheating!”

Seeing that the ships were about to leave, Hugh Eun and the others’ hearts, which had been hanging, slightly relaxed.

Just then, the scanning device suddenly emitted a piercing alarm, and then red dots appeared one after another.

Upon seeing this, the Operator reported in horror.

“Spatial fluctuation detected!”

“It’s the Imperial Army’s fleet!”

Expressions of great unease immediately appeared on the faces of Queen Hai Lan and the others.

Hugh Eun immediately asked.

“How many?”

“Two Level 5 Motherships, three Level 5 Battleships, seven Level 4 Battleships, quickly approaching from the right direction!”

As soon as the Operator finished speaking.

Swish swish~

Beams of light shot from a super long distance towards the transport ships within the fleet.

Rumble~

The transport ships that were hit had their energy shields constantly shaking.

“Sir Hugh Eun, the transport ships are under attack!”

The Operator immediately reported.

Seeing this scene, Hugh Eun immediately said to Queen Hai Lan.

“Your Majesty, we’ll stay to intercept them, you leave quickly!”

“No, let the transport ships go. The Scarlet and all the battleships will stay. We’ll intercept together.”

Queen Hai Lan took a deep breath, then spoke.

“Alright!”

Hugh Eun nodded upon seeing this.

In the central control room of the Level 5 Mothership · Corner Kill under the Dark Star Empire Seventh Army.

A burly man, wearing a Lieutenant General’s uniform, standing 2.6 meters tall, covered in muscle, and with a beard, sat in the command chair.

“General Whitby, we’ve caught up.”

A man in a Colonel’s uniform, with a shifty expression, said excitedly.

“Hmph, ever since the three kingdoms of Freta, Voguo, and Taszji moved into the Federal, there haven’t been many profitable Neutral Countries left in the Donao Star Sea. This Scarlet Country is the only remaining fat meat. Trying to run is idiotic.”

Whitby replied with a cold laugh.

“Sir, this is bad, their transport ships are withdrawing, and their other main ships are turning around. They’re preparing to fight us to the death!”

Condal suddenly saw the Scarlet fleet split into two parts and quickly said to Whitby.

“Looking for death. In the Scarlet Country, only that small Federal army unit is capable of fighting. The others are not on our level. Send them a communication request.”

Whitby issued the order to Condal.

“Yes!”

Condal immediately proceeded with the operation.

Soon, the communication was successfully established, and the virtual images of Hugh Eun and Hegas appeared.

“Hehe, Hugh Eun, we meet again. If you surrender obediently now, I might be able to spare your lives!”

Whitby said confidently.

“Surrender your old mother!”

Hegas cursed angrily.

“What a foul mouth. I wonder if you’ll still be so arrogant later?”

Whitby replied with a cold laugh.

“Hmph, less nonsense. If you have the guts, come on!”

Hugh Eun said and directly cut off the communication.

Both fleets began to open their exits, releasing mechs one after another, then loading their main cannons and firing ports.

Swish~

Beams of light and missiles filled the sky, shooting towards the opposing side simultaneously.

Rumble~

Innumerable brilliant fireworks exploded.

Outside the border of the Scarlet Country.

The starry sky rippled, and the Star Destroyer · Thunder emerged from Subspace.

“Sir Su Ming, we have arrived outside the Scarlet Country.”

Timi reported to Su Ming.

“Mhm.”

Su Ming nodded slightly.

Just then, the scanning device displayed green dots one after another.

“Alert: Transport ships detected!”

Upon seeing this, Timi reported to Su Ming.

“Sir Su Ming, a large number of transport ships have been detected. They seem to be the Scarlet Country’s transport ships, and the Fatty is among them.”

“Send a communication request to the Fatty.”

Su Ming was also a bit surprised and immediately issued the order.

“Yes!”

Timi immediately proceeded with the operation.

Soon, the communication was connected, and the virtual image of Captain Haggart immediately appeared before Su Ming.

He was startled upon seeing Su Ming, then said with great joy.

“Sir Su Ming!”

“Captain Haggart, long time no see.”

Su Ming replied with a smile.

“Sir Su Ming, please hurry and support Hugh Eun and the others. The Dark Star Empire’s vanguard is here. Hugh Eun and the others stayed behind to intercept them to protect the transport ships.”

Captain Haggart said anxiously to Su Ming.

“Alright, Timi, hurry and support them!”

Su Ming immediately said to Timi.

“Understood, full power to the propulsion system, full speed ahead!”

Soon, after sailing for a distance, the Star Destroyer · Thunder’s radar showed a large number of red and green dots on the edge.

Just then, Timi quickly issued a series of orders.

“Main cannons are charging.”

“Loading firing ports 1-100W!”

Then the Thunder Pole, like a phantom hunter, quickly entered the battlefield.

“Deactivate camouflage, take down one ship!”

Su Ming’s eyes narrowed, and he coldly issued the order to Timi.

“Yes!”

Timi then locked onto the foremost Level 5 Mothership of the Dark Star Empire.

In the starry sky!

The Star Destroyer · Thunder suddenly deactivated its camouflage, and its main cannon erupted with dazzling light.

Swish!

A destructive blue light beam, accompanied by dense missiles, shot out.

Boom~

In an instant, the Level 5 Mothership · Cutton was hit by the Thunder Pole’s main cannon.

A huge blue sun rose, and the energy shield instantly shattered.

Immediately after, overwhelming missiles completely covered the entire ship.

Rumble~

Accompanied by the rise of small suns and brilliant fireworks.

Finally, the entire ship exploded.

Hugh Eun and the others were also startled by the sudden attack, but then they reacted and shouted with great joy.

“It’s our support!”

In the central control room of the Level 5 Mothership · Corner Kill.

Condal said in horror to General Whitby.

“General, Star Destroyer · Thunder detected. Our Deputy Ship (sub-ship) has been sunk.”

“Damn it!”

Whitby cursed with anger and shock.

Just then, Hegas’s mocking voice sounded in the public communication channel.

“Scum, keep being arrogant!”

“Hegas, don’t be arrogant. Don’t think you’re great just because support has arrived.”

Whitby retorted through gritted teeth.

“Oh, really?”

Just then, a calm voice sounded in the public communication channel.

“Who are you?”

Whitby heard the sudden voice and replied with inexplicable panic.

“You’re attacking my people, and you don’t know who I am?”

Su Ming said coldly.

Whitby immediately reacted and said with a trembling voice.

“You are Su Ming!”

“Not too stupid!”

Su Ming said coldly.

“So what if you’re here? We’re not afraid of you either!”

Whitby’s body was trembling.

“Good, tough enough, then stay!”

Su Ming replied indifferently.

“Don’t worry, I’m tough. You just wait for me, I’m going back to get reinforcements. If you have the guts, don’t leave.”

Whitby no longer cared about his face and frantically winked at his subordinates.

Immediately, the Dark Star Empire’s fleet quickly turned its bow and desperately retreated.

…

Su Ming looked at the scene before him, also stunned.

“Trying to run? Brothers, kill them!”

Hegas led the mech group and was about to chase after them.

Just then, Su Ming’s voice sounded in the communication channel.

“Hegas, don’t chase!”

“Ah? General, with you here, we don’t need to be afraid of them at all!”

Hegas asked in surprise.

“I’m really afraid. Their main army is coming soon. Retreat quickly!”

Su Ming said to Hegas.

Their Emperor was personally leading the troops, so although under normal circumstances they wouldn’t reach the Donao Star Sea that quickly, who knew if they would activate the Curvature Ring.

“Alright!”

Hegas and the others then flew towards the Thunder Pole.

Just then, Queen Hai Lan also brought Katini from the Scarlet to the Star Destroyer · Thunder.

In the Thunder Pole’s hangar.

Mechs were parked in their bays, opening their cockpits.

Hugh Eun, Hegas, Queen Hai Lan, and Katini floated down from the cockpits.

“Everyone, long time no see!”

Su Ming walked forward with a smile and said.

“Brother Su Ming!”

Katini immediately ran up and gave Su Ming a warm hug excitedly.

“Katini, you’ve grown up after a few years.”

Su Ming said with a smile, stroking her head.

“Brother Su Ming, you’re lying, you haven’t come to see me for so long.”

Katini pouted at Su Ming.

“Katini, don’t be so impolite, Sir Su Ming is so busy.”

Queen Hai Lan walked over and said to Katini.

“Okay.”

Katini obediently replied.

“Mrs. Hai Lan, long time no see, how have you been recently?”

Su Ming said with a smile, exchanging pleasantries.

“Very well, thanks to Sir Su Ming. If it weren’t for you, the Scarlet Country wouldn’t be where it is today!”

Queen Hai Lan said with great gratitude.

The Scarlet Country’s restoration and its economic recovery in recent years were truly thanks to Su Ming.

“No need to be so polite, we are all family.”

Su Ming replied with a smile.

Just then, Hugh Eun and Hegas also walked up and respectfully greeted Su Ming.

“Sir Su Ming.”

“Hugh Eun, Hegas! You’ve worked hard over the years.”

Su Ming reached out and patted both of their shoulders.

“This is our duty.”

Hugh Eun and Hegas replied somewhat stiffly.

They really wanted to joke around with Su Ming normally, but Su Ming was now a General of the Federal.

“Don’t be so stiff. You’ve done very well over the years. I’ll give each of you a gift, guaranteed you’ll like it!”

Su Ming naturally saw that the two were nervous, and then said with a smile.

“What gift?”

Hugh Eun and the other man were also slightly startled.

“Come with me!”

Su Ming led the two towards the parking bays not far away.

Soon they arrived in front of two huge mechanical boxes.

“Ankajia, open the boxes!”

Su Ming said to Ankajia.

“Okay!”

Ankajia then stepped forward and pressed the buttons on the mechanical boxes.

Click!

The two mechanical boxes opened, revealing a V Generation Mecha · Phantom Dragon (Standard Version) and a V Generation Mecha · Extreme Ice Envoy (Standard Version).

Hugh Eun and Hegas were stunned looking at the mechs in front of them.

“This…”

“A gift for you!”

Su Ming said with a smile.

“Su Ming, you’re not joking with us, are you?”

Hugh Eun’s voice was slightly trembling.

“Of course I’m not joking with you. Do you like them?”

Su Ming said with a smile.

“Like them? Of course we like them! I’ve dreamed of owning a V Generation Mecha!”

Hegas rushed forward in ecstasy, stroking the Phantom Dragon’s foot. He knew that the Pseudo V-generation Mecha they were currently piloting was borrowed from the Scarlet Country.

“Glad you like them. Come on, let’s have a drink together and celebrate this rare moment of reunion.”

Su Ming nodded, then said with a smile.

“Yay!”

Katini clapped happily.

“Haha!”

Three days later.

In the central control room of the Thunder Pole.

Su Ming sat sideways in the command chair, resting his chin on one hand, somewhat lost in thought.

At this moment, Zhang Yi and others were scrolling through their wristbands, cursing and arguing fiercely on the Star Cluster Forum with people from the Dark Star Empire and the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom.

“These bastards!”

“They’re really arrogant to the extreme!”

“If it weren’t for the alien races, we would have wiped out both of them long ago.”

Su Ming glanced at the indignant Zhang Yi and others, falling into deep thought.

This time, the Federal, Dark Star, and Apocalypse have completely fallen out.

Of course, the Federal also responded by massing troops along the three major defense lines and entering a state of war control throughout its territory.

Su Ming raised his hand and waved, and a huge star map appeared.

He looked at the star map and pondered. The Dark Star Empire and the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom had made their move, and it was estimated that the Mechanical Clan and the Qilami Clan wouldn’t just sit by and watch.

Although the Federal was now hunkering down, simply defending wasn’t a solution.

If he wanted to break the stalemate, he had to start by dealing with the weakest enemies.

Thinking of this, Su Ming’s gaze immediately fell upon the Dark Star Empire and the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom.

Out of the four major powers, they were the two weakest.

At this moment, Su Ming’s mind stirred, and he immediately thought of a good idea.

Since Dark Star and Apocalypse had sent out their entire forces, their home bases must be very empty.

If he could persuade the Divine Army and the Old Kingdom forces to pull the rug out from under them while the two countries were at war with the Federal, then the Dark Star Empire and the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom would be finished.

As soon as he thought of this, Su Ming made up his mind to act immediately.

“Timi, where have we sailed to? Are we safe?”

“We’ve reached the edge of the Donao Star Sea. There’s no way the Imperial Army troops can catch up now.”

Timi reported to Su Ming.

“Okay, inform Hai Lan and Hugh Eun to come over.”

Su Ming said to Timi.

“Yes, Sir!”

Timi immediately responded.

Shortly after, Hai Lan, Hugh Eun, and others gathered in the central control room.

Su Ming spoke to them.

“Queen Hai Lan, I’ll see you off here. The rest of the journey is safe, and Hugh Eun and the others will protect you until you reach the Federal. I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll part ways with you here.”

“Okay, thank you, Su Ming.”

Queen Hai Lan said respectfully.

Su Ming nodded slightly, then spoke to Hugh Eun.

“Hugh Eun, after you escort Queen Hai Lan and settle her in the Federal, go to Worlds Eye · Dark Moon Port and rendezvous with Rhine and the others and wait for me to return!”

Su Ming instructed Hugh Eun and the others.

“Okay!”

Hugh Eun replied seriously.

“Goodbye, everyone!”

Su Ming said goodbye to everyone with a smile.

“Goodbye!”

Queen Hai Lan, Hugh Eun, and others turned and left.

Soon, the Scarlet Country’s fleet parted ways with Thunder Pole and continued sailing towards the Federal.

Timi and the others looked at Su Ming, waiting for his command.

Su Ming gave the order to Timi.

“Timi, take a detour, avoid the Dark Star Empire troops, and head to the Dark Forest!”

“Understood!”

Timi replied in a deep voice.

The Star Destroyer · Thunder immediately changed direction and sailed towards the distant starry sky.

—

Lost Land · Lost City

A hundred-meter-tall castle, built entirely of black crystalline rock and stained with blood on its surface, stood in the center of the Lost City.

The castle’s hall was like a palace, incredibly luxurious and magnificent. The towering dome was inlaid with red gems, emitting dazzling light, and the floor was paved with dark golden stone bricks. At the very front of the hall sat a throne embedded with countless brilliant jewels.

At this moment, an old man with a bare torso, a thin figure, ghost-face tattoos all over his body, sinister eyes, and emitting an extremely dangerous aura, was sitting cross-legged on the throne, constantly breathing in and out.

This old man was none other than ONeill, the master of the Lost Land.

Three chairs were placed on each side of the throne. Sitting in the first seat on the left was a burly man with a fierce appearance, an evil spirit tattoo on his neck, and a sharp dagger in his hand.

This burly man was ONeill’s eldest son, Kamodon.

Sitting in the first seat on the right was a man with an evil and charming face and a monster’s eyeball embedded in his left eye. This man was ONeill’s second son, Hovidor.

ONeill’s other four sons sat in the remaining four chairs.

At this moment, everyone’s gaze was focused on the aisle in the middle.

They saw the Dark Star Empire’s envoy, Prince Fergus, looking proudly at ONeill and saying.

“Sir ONeill, my purpose for coming this time is very simple. I hope you can help the Dark Star Empire destroy the Divine Army. This is the Emperor’s will!”

“Do you think that’s possible? This would be breaking the rules of my Lost Land!”

ONeill replied coldly.

“Sir ONeill, you need to understand one thing. The reason your Lost Land has been able to stay here peacefully for so many years is because our Emperor gave you face, turned a blind eye, and didn’t come looking for trouble with you. Now, isn’t it time for you to repay us?”

Prince Fergus said directly.

“You don’t need to tell me that. Your Dark Star Empire has also gained quite a lot of benefits from the Lost Land over the years.”

ONeill replied disdainfully.

“Okay, let’s not mention that. As long as you help us deal with the Divine Army, this V-type Gene Agent will be given to you. This is a good item that can increase your lifespan.”

Prince Fergus immediately took out a box and opened it, revealing a blood-red gene agent.

“Hmph, you think one gene agent can buy me off?”

ONeill let out a cold laugh.

“Of course, it’s not just the gene agent, there are many other benefits.”

“Don’t waste your effort. Our rules are not something anyone can break.”

“How about this then? As long as you help us contain the Divine Army, that shouldn’t be considered breaking the rules, right? And you can still get so many benefits.”

Prince Fergus said, suppressing his displeasure.

“No.”

ONeill refused without hesitation.

“ONeill, you really won’t give the Emperor any face? Don’t regret it later!”

Fergus threatened ONeill.

“Haha!”

At this moment, Kamodon and others burst into sarcastic laughter, looking at Fergus as if he were an idiot.

Which person from their Lost Land doesn’t carry their head on their belt? They don’t care about threats at all.

Prince Fergus’s facial muscles twitched as he listened to everyone’s laughter. These guys were truly insane!

If the Dark Star Empire hadn’t sent out its entire force to attack the Federal, he wouldn’t need to waste words with these people.

At this moment, ONeill said coldly to Prince Fergus.

“Fergus, stop wasting your time. See him out!”

“Alright, alright, alright!”

Prince Fergus didn’t say much more, turning around and leaving with a gloomy face.

After Prince Fergus left.

At this moment, a man with a well-proportioned physique, a stern expression, and deep eyes, sitting in the last chair, spoke to ONeill.

“Father, isn’t it a bit inappropriate to just drive Prince Fergus away like this? I think we can consider Prince Fergus’s final proposal. If it’s just containing the Divine Army, it wouldn’t break our rules, it would give the Emperor an explanation, and we could gain the greatest benefits…”

However, before he could finish speaking, ONeill picked up the tea next to him and threw it directly at the man’s face, saying coldly.

“Shut up.”

“Yes, Father.”

The man in front of him took the hit and immediately shut his mouth.

At this moment, Kamodon said sarcastically.

“Sixth Brother, stop showing off your little schemes.”

“Big Brother’s lesson is right.”

Fagol lowered his head and didn’t speak.

Among the six brothers, he was the least favored by his father.

At this moment, ONeill rose from the throne, his gaze fiercely sweeping over everyone as he said.

“The reason the Lost Land has been able to stand here for so many years is because of the rules. If anyone breaks the rules, no matter who it is, I will twist their head off.”

“Yes, Sir!”

Everyone responded in agreement.

“You may all leave!”

ONeill said to everyone.

Afterwards, Fagol and the others also got up and left.

A moment later.

Fagol returned to his villa and sat directly on a chair in the hall, his face extremely gloomy.

At this moment, a white-haired butler in a tailcoat walked up and said to Fagol in a low voice.

“Young Master, the Dark Star Empire’s envoy requests an audience.”

“Let him in.”

Fagol’s expression shifted for a moment, then he spoke.

“Yes, you may all leave!”

The butler ordered all the servants in the hall.

“Yes, Sir!”

The many servants all withdrew.

The butler then turned and left.

Soon Prince Fergus walked in and said with a smile.

“Young Master Fagol!”

“Why are you looking for me? If it’s about the Divine Army, you can leave.”

Fagol stated directly.

Prince Fergus was not angry and said with a smile.

“Sir Fagol, if I’m not mistaken, you are inclined towards our Dark Star Empire in your heart.”

“So what if I am?”

“I can only say that your father is truly stubborn to the extreme, not listening to your opinion.”

“How do you know?”

Fagol asked with a frown.

“You don’t need to ask too much about that, we have our ways.”

“Hmph, even if I am truly inclined towards you, what use is it?”

“Young Master Fagol, this is for you.”

Prince Fergus handed the V-type Gene Agent to Fagol.

Fagol did not accept it, but said gloomily.

“Do you think giving me this is useful? My father will never agree, and I can’t persuade him either.”

“Then, Young Master Fagol, have you ever thought about replacing him?”

Prince Fergus said with a sinister smile.

Fagol’s eyes flashed with a hint of brilliance when he heard Prince Fergus’s words, but they quickly returned to calmness, and he said indifferently.

“Sir Fergus, you don’t think I can rise to power just with this bottle of V-type Gene Agent, do you?”

“Young Master Fagol, our Dark Star Empire is not without influence in the Lost Land!”

Prince Fergus hinted subtly.

“That’s still not enough. My father and those brothers are not to be trifled with. And don’t overestimate yourselves too much. If your strength were truly sufficient, would you still need us to help you deal with the Divine Army?”

Although Fagol was very tempted, he did not lose his reason.

“Young Master Fagol, what if they all died?”

Prince Fergus asked with a smile.

“Sir Fergus, that joke isn’t funny.”

Fagol’s heart skipped a beat, and his gaze flickered as he looked at Fergus.

“Whether it’s a joke or not, I’ll take you to see something, and you’ll know!”

Prince Fergus said enticingly.

“Okay, I’d like to see what it is.”

Fagol’s expression shifted for a moment, then he finally spoke.

“Please follow me!”

Prince Fergus said with a smile.

Fagol then followed Prince Fergus and left.

More than an hour later.

Prince Fergus took Fagol to a secret base of the Dark Star Empire in the Lost City.

They passed through layers of guards and arrived in front of an elevator.

Both of them entered the elevator.

The elevator doors closed and went down.

Soon they reached the first basement level, and the moment the elevator doors opened.

Fagol’s eyes widened, and his face showed an expression of immense ecstasy.

“This is…”

—

Several days later.

Inside the starry sky of the Dark Forest.

Thunder Pole was sailing at high speed, and Su Ming sat in the command chair holding Little Grey.

Little Grey lazily stretched out a paw and pointed in a direction.

Timi immediately adjusted the ship’s course.

Although it wasn’t their first time in the Dark Forest, everyone’s nerves were still tense. This damned place wasn’t just dangerous, it also had extremely strong interference.

Soon, Thunder Pole penetrated a ferocious nebula and entered an asteroid field.

In the asteroid field, old mechs were patrolling and standing guard in an orderly manner.

Thunder Pole’s scanning device immediately displayed gray dots.

“Sir Su Ming, we’ve arrived at the Divine Army’s outpost!”

Timi said with a smile.

“Send them a communication request.”

Su Ming nodded and said.

“Okay!”

Timi nodded in response.

In the central control room of the asteroid outpost.

Fia said to her subordinates.

“Keep a close eye on things, the situation isn’t peaceful lately.”

“Okay!”

The many subordinates responded in agreement.

Suddenly, an anonymous communication request popped up.

The Divine Army personnel responsible for operating were dumbfounded. Looking at the pop-up prompt, they said to Fia in confusion.

“Sir Fia, we’ve received an unknown communication request.”

“How is that possible? The alert personnel didn’t report anyone approaching!”

Fia said, dumbfounded.

“I don’t know, everything is showing as normal here. Should we accept the communication?”

The subordinates present asked, at a loss.

“Accept.”

Fia hesitated for a moment, but still spoke.

“Yes, Sir.”

The subordinate immediately performed the operation.

Swish!

Su Ming’s image immediately appeared on the operation screen.

The moment Fia saw Su Ming, her eyes widened, and then she said ecstatically.

“Sir Su Ming!”

“Fia, it’s you.”

Su Ming greeted her with a smile.

“Sir Su Ming, where are you? How are you able to send us a communication?”

Fia asked very curiously.

“I’m just outside the outpost. I’ll have them disable the ship’s disguise and dock with the outpost!”

Su Ming said to Fia.

“Okay.”

Fia nodded subconsciously in response.

At this moment, the Star Destroyer · Thunder appeared out of thin air in the starry sky outside the outpost. Instantly, the outpost’s scanning device emitted a piercing alarm sound, and a huge red dot appeared.

“Warning: Star Destroyer · Thunder detected!”

The external defense mechs were completely dumbfounded when they saw Thunder Pole, and expressions of extreme terror appeared on their faces.

Fia was also stunned by the virtual image displayed. Then she came back to her senses, quickly picked up the communication device, and said to the people below.

“Don’t panic, everyone, it’s friendly forces!”

Upon hearing Fia’s words, everyone’s hanging hearts finally relaxed.

At this moment, Thunder Pole slowly approached the asteroid outpost, and the two successfully docked.

Su Ming, along with Ankajia and Zhang Yi, walked out from the embarkation point and entered the asteroid outpost.

Fia quickly came forward to greet him.

“Sir Su Ming.”

“Fia! Where is Miss Norfleen?”

“Ah? Big Sister isn’t at the outpost. Are you looking for her for something?”

Fia quickly explained.

“She’s not here? Then where is she?”

Su Ming asked doubtfully.

“She’s in the Lost Land.”

“Why did she go there?”

“Most of the Divine Army’s high-ranking officials have gone to the Lost Land. It seems like there’s something going on, but I’m not entirely sure about the specifics.”

Fia shook her head and replied.

“Can you take me to find her? I have something important to discuss with her.”

Su Ming said to Fia.

“Yes, I can.”

“Do you have a ship going to the Lost Land? Thunder Pole is too conspicuous.”

“No problem. We just happen to have a ship going to the Lost Land, and it’s about to depart.”

Fia nodded and replied.

“Alright,”

Su Ming replied with a smile.

“Come with me!”

Fia then led Su Ming and the others away.

A moment later, Su Ming and the other two followed Fia and boarded the Level 5 Battleship · Evil Fang.

“Not bad, this ship is repaired well. At least it doesn’t smell so bad anymore.”

Su Ming said to Fia with a smile.

“Thanks to you selling this ship to us before, otherwise, we wouldn’t have had it so easy these past few years.”

Fia said to Su Ming.

“It’s a small matter!”

Su Ming replied with a smile.

“However, the conditions here aren’t very good. The upcoming voyage might be a bit inconvenient for you.”

Fia said somewhat awkwardly.

“It’s alright.”

Su Ming didn’t mind at all.

“Okay, then I’ll take you to a room to rest.”

Fia led Su Ming towards the living quarters.

A moment later, the Level 5 Battleship · Evil Fang set sail, heading towards the Lost Land.

The Star Destroyer · Thunder went invisible again and followed behind.