Chapter 508: Saint Jox Star

Saint Jocks Star in the Sakura Star Sea.

Inside a dreamlike garden and an ancient pavilion.

Mokdo Patriarch leisurely picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Dephindi Patriarch and Gene Reese Patriarch.

At this moment, Gene Reese Patriarch picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said with emotion,

“Although the Federation has elected a new acting Council Speaker, its current situation is not very good.”

“That’s for sure. Dark Star, Apocalypse, and the alien races will definitely not let the Federation off, after all, that divine object which can drive everyone crazy is in the Federation’s hands.”

Dephindi Patriarch echoed.

“Mokdo, do you think this newly appointed Dragon White can resolve the Federation’s crisis?”

Gene Reese looked at Mokdo, who had been silent, and asked.

“Although this Dragon White has only emerged in recent years, what happened in both the Donao Star Sea and the Tidal Star Sea is enough to prove her talent and strength. It’s just a pity that she’s up against the entire universe this time, so it’s hard to say.”

Mokdo said calmly.

“If the Federation has problems, we will also be implicated.”

Dephindi Patriarch said with a headache.

“When the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact.”

Mokdo smiled and replied.

Just then, an anxious voice came.

“Two sirs, you can’t just barge in like this.”

“Get lost!”

Along with a sinister voice, the blocking personnel were directly kicked to the ground.

Mokdo and the other two turned their heads to look, only to see a man in a black suit, with skin as pale as paper, eyes glowing with a hint of red, lips as crimson as blood, and a chilling aura emanating from his entire body, and a man in a white robe, with a feminine face and fierce eyes, leading a group of subordinates swaggering over.

Mokdo raised his eyebrows slightly, quickly returned to normal, and then said with a smile,

“Lord Fergus, Lord Bruneda, what brings you two here?”

The man in the black suit was named Fergus, the youngest prince of the Dark Star Empire. It was said that he had a twisted personality and was bloodthirsty and cruel.

The man in the white robe next to him was named Bruneda, a Divine Official. It was rumored that he was Van Lo Divine Emperor’s male favorite, specifically conveying Van Lo’s divine edicts.

“Mokdo, it’s really hard to see you!”

Fergus mocked coldly.

“Yes! Some people live longer and can’t tell the difference between important and unimportant.”

Bruneda said with a chilling smile.

“This is a misunderstanding, both of you. This old man is indeed unwell and did not intentionally avoid you.”

Mokdo replied calmly and naturally.

“Alright, I won’t waste any more words with you. Our purpose this time is very simple. It’s to have you freeze all the Federation’s funds and industries in Saint Jocks, transfer the assets to us, and arrest their people.”

Fergus said very domineeringly.

Gene Reese Patriarch and Dephindi Patriarch’s faces immediately turned very ugly upon hearing Fergus’s words, but they did not utter a sound.

Mokdo, however, spoke calmly.

“Is this not appropriate? We Saint Jocks have always refrained from interfering in your country’s grievances.”

“Stop talking nonsense. I’ll tell you the truth, the Federation is doomed this time. The alien races are about to launch a full-scale attack on them. Back then, the reason why the Federation was able to defeat the alien races was entirely thanks to our Emperor. It was our Emperor who led them to kill their way into the alien races’ heartland.”

Fergus said arrogantly.

“Bullshit! It was clearly our Van Lo Divine Emperor who led them to kill their way into the alien races’ heartland, alright?”

Bruneda, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, immediately jumped up and cursed furiously.

“Get lost! It was our Emperor!”

“Shut up! It was our Divine Emperor!”

The two immediately started arguing.

Gene Reese Patriarch and Dephindi Patriarch’s old faces twitched. They knew better than anyone who led the troops to kill their way into the alien races’ heartland, but they did not expose them.

At this moment, Mokdo quickly spoke to persuade them.

“Both of you, please calm down.”

Fergus and Bruneda both snorted coldly at the same time, stopped arguing, and then looked at Mokdo, threatening,

“Mokdo, we won’t waste any more words with you. Hurry up and do as we say. If you don’t cooperate obediently, don’t blame us for being impolite then. Our troops are all outside, and the Federation has no time to spare for you now!”

“Both of you, let’s talk nicely. There’s really no need to resort to force. Isn’t it just asking us to hand over all of the Federation’s assets?”

Mokdo said soothingly with a smile.

“You’re sensible!”

Fergus said with satisfaction when he saw Mokdo back down.

“However, if you want us to cooperate with you, you’ll have to prove that your strength surpasses the Federation’s, won’t you?”

Mokdo said with a smile.

“Old man, are you looking for death?!”

Fergus asked with a fierce look in his eyes.

“I’m not looking for death; I’m just stating the facts. You want me to freeze the Federation’s assets and arrest their people. What if the Federation comes to settle accounts with me later, and you can’t defeat them? What do we do then?”

Mokdo replied calmly, showing no intention of compromising.

“So you mean you won’t cooperate?”

“Cooperate, of course, we’ll cooperate, but don’t you also need to prove it? Otherwise, let your Emperor and Divine Emperor come and say it themselves.”

“Alright! In that case, we’ll cut off the Federation’s navigation routes for you to see. Let’s go!”

Seeing that Mokdo refused to cooperate, Fergus and Bruneda left after uttering harsh words and turning around with their people.

Gene Reese Patriarch, seeing them leave, also spoke coldly.

“Two idiots, the Federation hasn’t fallen yet, and they’re already so eager to jump out and pressure us. This is clearly trying to make us jump into a fire pit.”

“Alas, the storm is coming. It seems good days are coming to an end.”

Mokdo said with a sigh.

—

Legendary Star Destroyer · Gray Angel.

Inside a simple, spacious room.

Su Ming sat on the sofa, browsing his wristband, checking the situation in the Mist Star Sea.

He had heard Cloud Soft’s report to Dragon White earlier, and the situation there seemed to be very bad.

After searching for a long time, he couldn’t find much information about the Mist Star Sea on the Star Cluster Forum, and the forum was still filled with a large number of fake posts.

However, at this moment, he suddenly stumbled upon a post by a familiar ID, Sky Realm, titled “The Sorrow of the Mist.”

Su Ming remembered clearly that this Sky Realm was the troll who had argued with Mia back then, and was also from Sky Dome City. He immediately clicked on it.

Farewell, Federation Third Legion · Seventh Regiment Vanguard.

A video was attached below the title.

Su Ming clicked on it, only to see three Level 4 Battleships painted with the Scarlet Fangs Legion emblem besieging a Federation Level 4 Battleship in the vast starry sky.

Countless missiles and beams struck the Level 4 Battleship.

Boom!

Accompanied by the blossoming of dazzling fireworks, the entire ship was riddled with holes, its surface everywhere burning with raging flames.

Three Blood Falcon mechs led a dense mass of mechs, attacking the surrounded Third Legion troops from all directions.

The Seventh Regiment Vanguard Captain, Feva, piloting a Shadow Killer, roared at his surviving subordinates,

“Brothers, let’s fight them to the death!”

“To the death!”

“Kill!”

Soon, the entire Seventh Regiment Vanguard bravely died in battle.

Su Ming sighed slightly as he watched the video.

The Dark Star Empire had even deployed the heavily damaged Scarlet Fangs Legion.

Su Ming was also somewhat worried about Lin Chuyu, who had gone to support, and wondered how she was doing now.

“Oh dear, why do you keep browsing these things every day, caring about the situation? Don’t you find it boring?!”

Celes floated next to Su Ming and complained.

“It’s alright.”

Su Ming smiled and replied.

“Stop browsing, it’s so boring! Didn’t you promise to play with me?”

“Alright, aren’t we going to Saint Jocks? I’ll go shopping with you then, and buy you anything you want.”

“Really? I knew you were the best.”

Celes excitedly rubbed against Su Ming.

Thump thump!

At this moment, a knock on the door sounded.

Celes, seeing someone knocking, immediately landed on the table and remained motionless.

“Come in!”

Su Ming said calmly.

Creak ~

The door was then opened, and Dragon Ying walked in, asking respectfully,

“General Su Ming, Grandfather wants to invite you to the observation deck for tea. Do you have time?”

“Alright.”

Su Ming pondered for a moment, then got up and followed Dragon Ying out.

Along the way, the two were silent, Dragon Ying occasionally observing Su Ming from the corner of her eye.

She clearly felt that Su Ming was completely different from other men his age, not only gentle and polite, but most importantly, he had a very special aura about him.

Soon after, Su Ming followed Dragon Ying to a secluded observation deck area.

This observation deck had been specially modified, with an antique golden silk tea table placed on it, along with wooden carved chairs. Through the special glass curtain wall next to it, one could clearly admire the beautiful scenery of the vast star sea outside.

At this time, Dragon Dust was sitting in front of the tea table, leisurely brewing tea.

Su Ming and Dragon Ying walked over.

Dragon Dust saw them coming and greeted Su Ming,

“Su Ming, you’re here, come sit down quickly!”

“Mhm.”

Su Ming did not stand on ceremony and sat directly opposite Dragon Dust.

Dragon Ying, on the other hand, sat next to Dragon Dust.

Dragon Dust poured a cup of clear tea and handed it to Su Ming, saying with a smile,

“Su Ming, try my treasured snow tea and see how it tastes?”

“Good tea!”

Su Ming took a light sip and praised.

“As long as you like it, I’ll give you some later!”

Dragon Dust poured a cup for Dragon Ying while chatting with Su Ming.

“Then I won’t be polite.”

Su Ming did not refuse either. Although having principles was a good thing, being too unapproachable was not good either.

“Su Ming, I remember Su Mulong once said that you’re not married yet, right?”

Dragon Dust asked Su Ming with a full smile.

“Yes, but I’m not considering it for now.”

Su Ming’s eyelids twitched, and he replied alertly.

This Dragon Dust wouldn’t be trying to set him up again, would he? He should know very well that he belonged to Dragon White.

Dragon Dust saw Su Ming decline but wasn’t angry, only saying to him,

“Su Ming, to be honest, I don’t mind you standing with Dragon White, after all, you’re under her command. But seriously, your Grandfather, Su Mulong, that guy is truly dishonest.”

“Ah?”

Su Ming was also stunned when he heard Dragon Dust say Su Mulong was dishonest.

He understood Su Mulong’s temperament and character very well, and no one had ever said he was dishonest.

“Don’t think I’m speaking ill. I’ve had hundreds of years of friendship with Su Mulong, and our relationship is really not bad. We also had intentions of intermarriage, but that old scoundrel Su Mulong was simply too much. He hid his good descendants and tried to fob me off with inferior ones.”

Dragon Dust grew angrier as he spoke.

Su Ming listened to Dragon Dust’s words, a very strange expression appearing on his face.

Could Dragon Dust be talking about Su Yuan?

The more he thought about it, the more likely it was. As the family’s great-grandson, Su Mulong must have arranged many blind dates for that guy before.

If that were the case, he could understand why Dragon Dust was so angry. Su Yuan’s reputation was indeed too bad, especially after he spent tens of billions at a concert, which immediately put him on the national headlines last time.

“Cough, cough, Lord Long Chen, please calm down.”

Su Ming said awkwardly, trying to persuade him.

Dragon Dust didn’t continue to dwell on Su Mulong, but instead said with a smile,

“Alright, let’s not talk about those depressing things. Su Ming, what do you think of my great-granddaughter? I even mentioned her to you outside the City Lord’s mansion back then.”

Dragon Dust asked with a beaming smile.

“Ah? This…”

Su Ming’s expression immediately stiffened when he heard Dragon Dust’s words.

This guy kept circling back, and in the end, it circled back to himself. Ginger truly gets spicier with age.

Dragon Ying, who was beside them, blushed slightly when she saw Dragon Dust arranging a blind date for her.

However, she did not object. Dragon Ying was very clear that being able to serve as a great general at such a young age truly meant he was a genius among geniuses, a rarity in the long history of the Federation.

And most importantly, she knew that Su Ming was under Dragon White’s command, and Dragon White was also her grandaunt.

Dragon Ying knew better than anyone how strict Dragon White was, so Su Ming was definitely the real deal. This was much better than those inferior candidates introduced. Moreover, for people of their status, finding a suitable match in terms of family background, character, and talent was practically like winning the lottery.

At this moment, Lord Long Chen, seeing Su Ming’s hesitation, smiled and said,

“Do you think my Granddaughter isn’t good enough for you? Let me tell you, my Granddaughter is a genius who graduated from the Royal Court Academy’s Command Department. She once broke multiple historical records in the Royal Court Academy’s Command Department, and now she’s even the Legion Commander of the Fourteenth Legion. The entire legion is under her command.”

“That’s not what I meant.”

“Then do you think there’s an age gap? Actually, Dragon Ying is only in her forties. Although she’s a bit older than you, she’s a third-generation New Human and has also been injected with the IV Type Genetic Drug, so her lifespan is very long. This small difference shouldn’t matter.”

“Lord Long Chen, that…”

Su Ming also found it a bit difficult to explain.

“What’s wrong? Do you have some unspeakable difficulty? Or have you not been injected with the IV Type Genetic Drug? I can give you one.”

Lord Long Chen asked Su Ming.

“No need, I’ve been injected with the V-type Gene Agent.”

Su Ming replied subconsciously.

“V-type Gene Agent?”

Lord Long Chen and Dragon Ying looked at Su Ming in shock upon hearing his words.

Su Ming’s expression stiffened, and he immediately realized that he seemed to have leaked a secret.

However, fortunately, given Lord Long Chen’s status, it wasn’t a big deal for him to know, so he bit the bullet and replied,

“Yes.”

“Xiguang Laboratory successfully developed it?”

Lord Long Chen asked excitedly.

Although Lord Long Chen had already been injected with the IV Type Genetic Drug, he was also very eager for the V-type Gene Agent. After all, he was very old, and his lifespan was running out. If Xiguang Laboratory really developed the V-type Gene Agent, then he could inject it and greatly extend his life.

“It was just successfully developed; I was the first to test it.”

Su Ming replied awkwardly.

“Good!”

The more Lord Long Chen looked at Su Ming, the more he liked him.

“General Su Ming is truly amazing to be the first to test the drug.”

Dragon Ying praised him with some surprise.

Although the V-type Gene Agent was a good thing, generally, few people dared to risk being the first to test a new drug.

Su Ming’s mouth twitched slightly as he listened to Dragon Ying’s praise. If it weren’t absolutely necessary, he wouldn’t have taken the risk either.

Just then, Deputy Legion Commander Abick walked over in a hurry, greeting them with a serious expression.

“Lord Long Chen!”

“What’s the matter?”

Lord Long Chen looked up and asked Abick.

“There’s a problem ahead; a large number of merchant ships have been scanned, stopped in front.”

Abick said to Lord Long Chen in a deep voice.

Su Ming’s brows also twitched slightly upon hearing this. As expected, not everything would go smoothly.

At this moment, Dragon Ying spoke with some doubt.

“Grandfather, unusual things always have a reason. The Federation’s route to Saint Jocks has never had a problem.”

“Let’s go, we’ll go to the central control room to take a look.”

Lord Long Chen said calmly.

“I’ll go with you to take a look.”

Su Ming also got up.

“Alright!”

Lord Long Chen nodded.

A moment later, Su Ming and the others arrived in the central control room.

Dragon Ying directly issued an order to the Operator.

“Activate the optical imaging device and display the captured images!”

“Yes!”

The Operator immediately carried out the order.

Whoosh!

A holographic image appeared, showing a vast starry sky ahead, with various types of transport ships and intergalactic cruise ships suspended.

Upon closer inspection, it could be seen that these vessels were painted with the logos of different Federation companies.

“They are all merchant ships. Tune the communication channel to the public communication channel.”

Dragon Ying said after a glance.

“Understood!”

The Operator immediately adjusted the communication channel.

Soon, angry voices rang out.

“Brothers, we can’t go any further!”

“Those sons of bitches from Apocalypse Divine Kingdom and Dark Star Empire actually openly violated the treaty and attacked all merchant ships within the navigation route!”

“Damn it, I tried to reason with them, and they just opened fire on me. If I hadn’t run fast, I would have died there.”

“Don’t the people of Saint Jocks care?”

“Care my ass, the people of Saint Jocks said they only manage their own area of the star sea, and anything beyond that is not their concern. They told us to go find the Federation.”

“The Federation doesn’t have time to manage here right now.”

“Then what should we do? How are we supposed to do business?”

Su Ming listened to the discussions in the public channel and roughly understood what was going on.

At this moment, Lord Long Chen’s expression turned gloomy.

Dragon Ying looked at Lord Long Chen and asked respectfully,

“Grandfather, what should we do now?”

“Hmph, they are truly arrogant to the extreme. How can the Federation be bullied by them as they please? Disguise the ship and show them a thing or two.”

Lord Long Chen had no intention of indulging Apocalypse or Dark Star.

“Understood!”

Dragon Ying immediately responded.

In the starry sky!

The Legendary Star Destroyer · Gray Angel and the accompanying Level 5 Battleships all removed their disguises, appearing in the dark starry sky.

At this moment, the scanning devices of those merchant ships and intergalactic cruise ships all popped up with large green dots, startling everyone, who then shouted with immense joy.

“Look! Federation ships!”

“Wait, what kind of ship is that leading the way?”

“It looks like the Star Destroyer · Gray Angel!”

“Wow, am I dreaming? It really is Gray Angel!”

“We’re saved this time!”

Just as everyone was discussing with immense joy, Dragon Ying’s voice rang out in the communication channel.

“Everyone, quiet down. I am Legion Commander Dragon Ying of the Fourteenth Legion of the Federal Government. All ships, obey my command and continue to sail forward, drawing out the enemy ships. I will then seek justice for you!”

“Alright!”

Everyone responded excitedly.

Whoosh whoosh!

One by one, the merchant ships, as if on stimulants, went full throttle, scrambling to sail forward.

At this moment, in the Karado Star Sea region ahead.

Inside the central control room of the Level 5 Battleship · Cardo.

A man, 2.3 meters tall, with fierce, fleshy features on his face and a cigar dangling from his mouth, sat in the command chair.

A communication image was projected in front of him.

An elderly transport ship captain spoke in terror.

“You can’t do this, the Federation won’t let you off!”

“Haha, did you hear what he said?”

Dakarai asked with a chilling smile.

“General, he’s just messing with you!”

The officers on site all burst into laughter.

“Send him off. Next life, be more discerning and don’t reincarnate into the Federation.”

Dakarai waved his hand mockingly.

The Level 5 Battleship · Cardo immediately shot out a dazzling beam of light.

In an instant, a Level 4 transport ship in the distance was penetrated and exploded with a bang.

Dakarai and the others looked at the exploding fireworks, their faces breaking into brilliant smiles.

However, just then, gray dots appeared on the scanning device.

The Operator immediately reported,

“Lord Dakarai, a large number of merchant ships and intergalactic cruise ships have been scanned. Those Federation people are desperate.”

“Oh, they really don’t know what’s good for them. Since that’s the case, let’s fulfill their wish! Bring the ships over. Before those idiots from Apocalypse Divine Kingdom react, we’ll wipe them out. These are all fat targets.”

Dakarai said with a smile.

“Understood!”

All the subordinates present responded excitedly.

Unfortunately, just as they were assembling their ships and preparing to meet them, a communication request popped up.

The Operator was stunned to see it, then spoke,

“General Dakarai, we’ve received a communication request from those guys from Apocalypse Divine Kingdom.”

“Pick it up.”

Dakarai said with a dark expression.

“Yes!”

The Operator quickly connected it.

At this moment, a man wearing a white military uniform, with a face full of acne and a very shrewd look, appeared, smiling as he said,

“Dakarai, you’re being too unfair, aren’t you? So many fish, and you didn’t even call us. Are you planning to eat alone?”

“Amdo, you’re thinking too much. I was just about to call you.”

“Good, then we’ll go together!”

Amdo replied with a smile, then cut off the communication.

Dakarai, seeing the communication cut off, immediately cursed loudly.

“Damn it, these guys from Apocalypse Divine Kingdom are really like dogs, their noses are so sharp!”

“General, what do we do now?”

The subordinates present asked hesitantly.

“What else can we do? We can only go together.”

Dakarai replied grumpily.

Soon, two Level 5 Battleships and four Level 4 Battleships gathered and sailed towards the densely packed transport ships that were approaching.

At this moment, those transport ships suddenly stopped.

Inside the central control room of the Cardo.

A subordinate reported to Dakarai,

“General, something seems a bit off. All those merchant ships have stopped.”

“So what? What kind of waves can they possibly make?!”

Dakarai remained unmoved, his face filled with disdain.

At this moment, numerous transport ships and intergalactic cruise ships successively cleared a wide path. Immediately after, the dark starry sky rippled, and the Legendary Star Destroyer · Gray Angel and other ships appeared.

Instantly, the scanning devices of the Cardo and other ships emitted piercing alarm sounds.

“Warning: Legendary Star Destroyer · Gray Angel detected!”

“General! Gray Angel!”

One by one, the subordinates shouted in extreme terror.

Dakarai felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave. The cigar in his mouth immediately dropped to the ground, and he roared with a pale face,

“Run!”

But it was too late.

Gray Angel’s main cannon erupted with brilliant light.

Zzz!

A black beam of light, filled with destructive power, shot out. The starry sky along its path twisted violently, as if about to be torn apart.

Boom!

The Cardo was hit instantly.

The energy shield was destroyed in an instant, and the ship was hit!

A black lightning-arc-flashing sun rose with a roar, completely engulfing the Cardo.

At this moment, the main cannons of the prilika and other ships also lit up, concentrating fire on another Apocalypse Divine Kingdom Level 5 Battleship (Heavy Defense Type)!

Beams of brilliant light attacked.

Boom!

That Level 5 Battleship was instantly hit, its energy shield collapsed with a bang, and its hull suffered partial damage.

However, it was not sunk, but immediately turned around, trying to escape with the remaining ships.

At this moment, the Gray Angel’s hull, rows of launch ports opened!

Swish swish!

Missiles shot out into the sky.

Rumble rumble~

In an instant, the escaping Level 5 Battleship and four Level 4 Battleships were all covered by firepower and, without any surprise, were sunk.

Inside the central control room of the Legendary Star Destroyer · Gray Angel.

Dragon Ying reported to Lord Long Chen,

“Grandfather, the enemy has been completely annihilated!”

“Very good, continue forward.”

Lord Long Chen had no intention of dealing with the aftermath.

“Understood!”

Dragon Ying nodded and replied.

“As expected of Gray Angel, it’s really strong!”

Su Ming exclaimed with deep emotion.

Just one shot directly destroyed a Level 5 Battleship, and one round of concentrated fire cleared the field. This firepower is truly no joke.

“It’s alright, that was just a small warm-up.”

Lord Long Chen said to Su Ming with a smile.

“Hmm!”

Su Ming nodded.

Half a day later.

The Legendary Star Destroyer · Gray Angel led the fleet into the Falling Cherry Star Sea, flying at extreme speed towards the Saint Jocks Star.

Su Ming and Lord Long Chen stood on the observation deck, looking at the distant starry sky, and then he witnessed a truly shocking scene.

In the distance, there was an endless asteroid belt.

“So many asteroids?”

Su Ming said with considerable surprise.

“It’s spectacular, isn’t it? These were all artificially pulled here.”

Lord Long Chen said with a smile.

“Artificially? Such a grand undertaking?”

“Yes, Saint Jocks created an asteroid belt here, and then built it into an asteroid defense belt. Don’t let these asteroid belts seem ordinary; they contain various defensive weapons, including planetary-level strategic weapons!”

“That’s truly extravagant.”

Su Ming praised.

“There’s a saying in Saint Jocks: ‘Things that can be bought with money are not precious things. At the same time, things that can be solved with money are not problems!'”

Lord Long Chen said with a smile.

“That’s quite a boast, but they certainly have the capital for it.”

Su Ming replied with a smile.

At this moment, Dragon Ying walked over and said respectfully,

“Grandfather, it’s almost time. We should change ships!”

“Hmm.”

Lord Long Chen nodded slightly.

“Change ships? Aren’t we taking the Gray Angel in?”

Su Ming was slightly taken aback when he heard this and asked.

“No, we’ll take a merchant ship in. Saint Jocks has a rule that no large-scale fleets are allowed to enter, to avoid threatening their safety. Of course, that’s just one reason; the main reason is that if the Gray Angel docks, it would be troublesome if something unexpected happened. It’s safer to keep the ship in outer space so it can enter combat at any time if there’s an issue. Also, the situation has been unstable recently, so it’s better to keep a low profile.”

Lord Long Chen briefly explained to Su Ming.

“Hmm, then will it be dangerous for us to secretly enter Saint Jocks on a merchant ship?”

Su Ming asked with some concern.

“Don’t worry, there will be no danger! Saint Jocks is very safe, and we are going to our own territory. I also have industries and influence in Saint Jocks.”

“Oh, I see.”

“Also, your Su Family also has influence and territory in Saint Jocks.”

Lord Long Chen reached out and patted Su Ming’s shoulder, saying with a smile.

“I guess so.”

Su Ming replied with a wry smile.

“Alright, let’s not talk about these things anymore. Let’s go transfer to a merchant ship. It’s been many years since I last came to Saint Jocks.”

Lord Long Chen said in a very good mood.

“Understood.”

Su Ming nodded.

Lord Long Chen then led Su Ming, Dragon Ying, and a group of personal guards towards the mobile platform.

In space.

An inconspicuous Level 4 transport ship approached the Gray Angel.

Click!

The two ships successfully docked.

Lord Long Chen led Su Ming and the others into the transport ship and walked towards the observation deck.

The transport ship then disconnected and headed towards the asteroid defense belt.

Soon, Su Ming and the others arrived at the observation deck.

Through the optical imaging device, they clearly saw the asteroid belt getting closer and closer.

At this moment, from within the asteroids, a Gun Knight and two Flame Riders flew out. The three mechs led the transport ship deeper into the asteroid belt.

Su Ming looked at the passing asteroids. Just by looking with the naked eye, he couldn’t tell if there was anything special about these asteroids.

Not long after, the transport ship passed through the asteroid belt, and then they saw a very shocking scene.

In the vast star sea, countless prism-shaped mechanical fortresses, umbrella-shaped large space-based weapons, and countless fleets and patrol mechs floated, forming a huge defense line. And behind the defense line floated a shell-shaped fortress with a diameter of several thousand kilometers, densely covered with countless gun barrels and launch ports.

“What is this?”

Su Ming asked with a frown.

“The second line of defense!”

Lord Long Chen said with a smile.

“That’s quite extravagant. This defensive lineup is no worse than the Black Flame Star Defense Line!”

Su Ming said with some emotion.

“If we only talk about the quantity and quality of weapons, the Black Flame Star Defense Line is still slightly inferior.”

Lord Long Chen said with a smile.

At this moment, a small ship flew over and then docked with the transport ship. Some inspection personnel boarded the ship to verify the transit procedures and check the items loaded on the ship.

However, the inspection was quickly passed, and the transport ship smoothly passed through the defense line, continuing to fly inward.

Time passed by second by second.

Soon, the transport ship arrived near Saint Jocks, and Su Ming looked out into the distance.

He saw a disc-shaped planet enter his view. The entire planet had been specially modified. The upper part was covered by a special hemispherical transparent crystal shield. In the center of the interior, a top-shaped fountain seemed to float, and countless buildings, patches of green plants, and winding sky rails were located around the bottom. The edge of the top-shaped skirt was made up of large waterfalls, which continuously flowed down, making the entire planet extremely prosperous and beautiful.

“Is this Saint Jocks? It looks a lot like Sky Realm City.”

Su Ming said with some emotion.

“Sky Realm City was built by the Heintz Family. They imitated Saint Jocks, but Sky Realm City’s scale cannot compare to Saint Jocks.”

Lord Long Chen explained to Su Ming.

“Understood.”

Su Ming nodded.

“Did your Grandfather, Su Mulong, tell you anything about Saint Jocks?”

“No, I don’t know much about Saint Jocks.”

“Let me explain it this way: Saint Jocks is a very special existence. On the surface, they are a force seeking survival, caught between the Dark Star Empire, the Apocalypse Divine Kingdom, and the Federal Government. But in reality, it is far more powerful than you see, especially the Saint Covenant within Saint Jocks. That is an existence that can shake the three major powers.”

Lord Long Chen said in a deep voice.

“Saint Covenant?”

Su Ming asked with a frown.

“The so-called Saint Covenant is a special organization founded by all the capital giants who created Saint Jocks. This organization is usually very loose. But they have a special agreement: once Saint Jocks is threatened, all members must take action! If I describe it this way, you might not have a concept, so let me give you a simple example: your Su Family is also one of the members. In a sense, you are also one of Saint Jocks’ protectors.”

Lord Long Chen said to Su Ming with a smile.

“I’ve learned something new.”

After hearing Lord Long Chen’s words, Su Ming’s mouth twitched slightly.

“Of course, your Su Family’s relationship with Saint Jocks has become a bit distant, after all, your focus has shifted to the Federal Government. But there’s a saying that goes, ‘even if bones are broken, the sinews are still connected.’”

Lord Long Chen explained to Su Ming.

“Understood.”

Su Ming nodded.

“Of course, besides this Saint Covenant, what we need to pay attention to are the seven major powers of Saint Jocks. Under normal circumstances, Saint Jocks is managed by these seven families. The biggest decision-maker among them is the head of the first Morries Family, Mokdo. He is an existence whose talent is no less than my father’s. I’m not exaggerating at all; this is what my father said.”

Lord Long Chen said to Su Ming.

“Understood!”

Su Ming silently noted it down.

At this moment, the ship gradually approached Saint Jocks, and Su Ming noticed a protruding ring in the middle of the Saint Jocks Star, with numerous independent giant ports located on it.

Different ships docked at different ports.

“We are now flying to Port A8, which is my private port. This port was given to the Long Family by Saint Jocks back then.”

Lord Long Chen then said to Su Ming.

“Saint Jocks is truly generous. This port, during peacetime, must be earning a fortune every day, right?”

Su Ming looked at the countless merchant ships flying towards the port, saying with great emotion.

“More or less. Oh, that port over there is your Su Family’s.”

Lord Long Chen pointed into the distance.

Su Ming looked with great curiosity at the port Lord Long Chen pointed to. It was a medium-sized port, and it looked quite good, but it still couldn’t compare to the Long Family’s port.

“If I remember correctly, the person in charge of your Su Family in Saint Jocks is Su Muxuan, Su Mulong’s younger brother.”

Lord Long Chen said to Su Ming.

“Understood. If I have a chance, I’ll go visit him.”

Su Ming nodded and said.

At this moment, the transport ship began to slowly descend at Port A8.

“Let’s go!”

Lord Long Chen said to Su Ming.

“Okay!”

Su Ming nodded.

A moment later, the transport ship steadily docked at a berth within the port.

Click!

The exit opened.

Lord Long Chen led Su Ming and the others out.

At this moment, an old man wearing a white shirt and black suit, his face full of wrinkles, led a group of subordinates and hurried forward to greet them respectfully.

“Master, you’ve arrived!”

“Understood, Long Xi, try not to let people know about our arrival in Saint Jocks.”

Lord Long Chen said simply.

Although Lord Long Chen wasn’t afraid of being known, it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble.

“Yes, Master, please get in the car.”

Long Xi replied respectfully.

Lord Long Chen and the others then got into a long black hovercar.

The black hovercar drove away.

Su Ming looked out the car window at the street. All the buildings along the street looked very high-end and full of artistic flair.

The shop windows along the way displayed a dazzling array of goods.

The clothing of the people walking on the street was very fashionable and luxurious.

On numerous virtual advertising spaces, advertisements endorsed by Miss Hillis and other popular celebrities were playing.

“So prosperous, I feel like the Worlds Eye can’t even compare to this place.”

Su Ming said with some emotion.

“Only the royal family members in the Shabask Kingdom are wealthy, but in Saint Jocks, if you just casually throw a rock, the worst person you hit will be a millionaire.”

Lord Long Chen said with a smile.

“So rich.”

“Of course, it’s not entirely about wealth here; there are two classes here.”

Lord Long Chen said to Su Ming.

“Two classes?”

Su Ming replied with some surprise.

“Look closely at the service staff in those shops on the street. Are they wearing special collars around their necks?”

“That’s right.”

“That’s the distinction. All those wearing collars are lower-class citizens, to put it bluntly, they are slaves with no human rights.”

Lord Long Chen explained to Su Ming.

“I thought they believed in democracy here.”

Upon hearing this, Su Ming frowned slightly and said.

“They do believe in it, but the privileged class always needs people to serve them, otherwise how could they be high and mighty? Of course, this has nothing to do with us.”

Lord Long Chen replied indifferently.

“Understood.”

Su Ming nodded in response.

At this moment, the hovercar arrived at a huge estate. The entire estate covered hundreds of acres, and one must remember that this was Saint Jocks, a place where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold.

From this estate, Su Ming could also see that Lord Long Chen’s financial resources were truly extraordinarily abundant.

However, thinking about it, it was normal; he had been doing business with the Federal Government for hundreds of years, so he was already rolling in money.

At this moment, the estate’s gate opened, and the black hovercar drove straight in, finally stopping in front of a white villa.

Maids with mechanical collars around their necks rushed over, lining up in two rows.

Immediately after, Long Xi walked over and respectfully opened the car door.

Lord Long Chen and Su Ming stepped out.

“Welcome home, Master!”

The many maids bowed their heads and respectfully called out.

Lord Long Chen smiled and said to Su Ming.

“We’ll have a quick lunch and rest, then we’ll go visit Mokdo this afternoon.”

“Okay.”

Su Ming nodded.

Lord Long Chen led Su Ming inside, and soon they arrived at the magnificent dining room.

In the center of the dining room was an oval golden-wood table, covered with a white tablecloth, and adorned with exquisite dishes.

Maids with beautiful faces respectfully waited on both sides of the dining table.

“Just sit anywhere!”

Lord Long Chen walked to the main seat and sat down with a smile.

“Understood.”

Su Ming walked to the dining seat on Lord Long Chen’s left and sat down.

“See if these dishes suit your taste. If not, I’ll have the chef remake them.”

“No need, they’re very good.”

“Then eat more. This afternoon’s negotiation will probably be a tough battle. Mokdo won’t easily let us take away the pledged resources.”

Lord Long Chen said to Su Ming.

“Lord Long Chen, do you think Saint Jocks will turn against us?”

Su Ming pondered for a moment and asked.

“Don’t worry, although the Federal Government is in decline and in a very dangerous situation, there’s a saying that goes, ‘a starving camel is still bigger than a horse.’ They don’t have the guts to turn against us. Of course, we can’t turn against them either.”

“Then that’s a bit troublesome. If no one can turn against each other, it’s probably going to be a long argument.”

“You’re right, that’s the most troublesome part, because we can’t afford to drag it out, and if it takes too long, things can easily change.”

Lord Long Chen said while eating.

“Then what impact will taking away the pledged resources have on Saint Jocks?”

Su Ming pondered for a moment and asked, trying to find a breakthrough point.

“You might have misunderstood. Us taking away the pledged resources isn’t just an impact on them; it’s like taking half their lives.”

Lord Long Chen sighed and said.