Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 1218 - 1072 Emperor

Fang Xi stood atop the fully charged Azure Dragon, his heart filled with emotion.

After defeating Kira, even Dorothy dared not obstruct him further. He easily entered the ruins, took the Energy Crystal, and charged the spaceship.

"Based on the surplus energy from this charge, we can definitely reach the nearest habitable planet..."

Fang Xi pulled up a galactic map.

This map was likewise discovered in some ruins, but sadly it only covered the ’Ten Thousand Phoenix Galaxy.’

The Lanicanian Empire, on the other hand, ruled over endless domains, with a diameter of at least 5.2 billion light-years, governing over a billion galaxies...

Within each galaxy, there were countless stellar bodies and planets...

Just within one galaxy, the number of habitable planets often exceeded ten billion...

"Truly, a vast world."

With a sigh of amazement, the Azure Dragon, like a real Azure Dragon, suddenly broke through the atmosphere and entered the vast cosmos of space!

"This is my small step..."

He had just begun to express his feelings when the artificial intelligence of the Azure Dragon issued a warning: ’Subject to unidentified gravitational traction... Analysis indicates the combined force of three major stars!’

A screen flickered, causing Fang Xi to see a multitude of lines and data.

His fingers rapidly moved, constructing a model: "The gravitational pull of the three celestial bodies, interacting with one another, forms a stable barrier... Indeed, I knew it would not be so simple to leave this planet..."

Although luck is also part of strength, this testing by the Phoenix Royal Family evidently did not acknowledge that.

Whether it was breaking through to Planet Level on one’s own or building a spaceship, one would ultimately face the blockage of the ’Three-body Force’ during the escape from the planet!

This was also the ultimate touchstone!

"A mere barrier formed by the union of three celestial bodies..."

Data coursing through Fang Xi’s eyes like a waterfall, he quickly calculated everything: "With this trajectory, we can escape the Roche limit of the three celestial bodies..."

Under his command, the Azure Dragon maneuvered nimbly like a fish, finding an originally non-existent ’gap’ in the gravitational fields of the three celestial bodies. Utilizing their mutually neutralizing gravitational fields, the ship successfully escaped the region and truly burst into space!

Whoosh!

The Azure Dragon left a trail of flames behind as it suddenly arrived in the true void of space.

"Full holographic simulation initiated!"

As the voice of the artificial intelligence rang out, a cosmic starry sky appeared before Fang Xi.

Before he got a chance to marvel at the beauty of the universe, a massive Black Dragon spaceship abruptly materialized.

Compared to this Black Dragon spaceship, Fang Xi’s own spaceship seemed like a mouse before an elephant.

Astronauts flew out one by one from atop the Black Dragon Glory.

At the forefront was none other than Caesar Uhou!

He approached Fang Xi’s ship, placed his hand on his chest, and solemnly bowed: "Caesar Uhou... greets Your Highness, the ten thousand and sixty-ninth Prince!"

"Oh? No more tests then?"

Fang Xi said with a slight smile.

"Your Highness is a genius, unparalleled in the way of cultivation, and you have constructed a spaceship that can evade the blockade of the Three-body Force. You have fully met the Emperor’s expectations..."

Caesar’s voice carried a respect that had never been heard before: "From today, you are the ten thousand and sixty-ninth Prince of our Lanicanian Empire. You will receive one billion official currency as your starting capital. In addition, His Majesty will assign a Red Giant Immortal to be your Guard Commander... These are the most basic treatments. As a Prince with research talent, your rewards should be even richer... The Empire will fully support your projects."

"That sounds good, let’s go... I suppose I should meet the Emperor now, right?"

Fang Xi smiled.

"Before that, according to the Emperor’s longstanding command..."

Caesar clapped his hands.

Atop the Black Dragon Glory, the fierce dragon head suddenly lit up with a red light.

Three stars immediately left their predetermined orbits, beginning to descend...

Waves of fearsome gravitational force emerged, like three ferocious beasts, instantly tearing apart that habitable planet!

Countless rocks, vegetation, mingled with life, were caught in the stellar field, like encountering a cosmic tornado, sucked into the interiors of the three stars.

Countless lives evaporated instantly...

Under such a devastating attack, even Satellite Level experts would definitely not survive!

Dorothy, Kira, and others, naturally perished as well.

"This is the Emperor’s command!"

Caesar once again bowed: "To let the newly promoted Your Highness know the cold and brutal nature of this universe!"

"Our Lanicanian Empire may rule nearly endless star domains, but in the Cosmic Sea, there are eight Pirate Emperors. In the vastness of space, the Empire’s soldiers are still waging war against insect races and star beast tribes... The Empire needs Your Highness to grow quickly!"

...

’But I still don’t understand your methods...’

Fang Xi thought critically inside.

Although somewhat baffled by the spectacle, he was profoundly shaken.

Unfortunately, his essence was not of the Phoenix lineage, so he was rather indifferent to the other party’s value systems.

Quite clearly, this was the Phoenix Clan’s way of educating their young.

Therefore, even though he had internal criticisms, he remained silent on the surface.

After all, what was done was done.

Reacting hysterically now would serve no purpose other than losing face.

Witnessing this scene, Caesar had a thought: ’It seems... this Prince is not too compassionate, but rather indifferent to other matters...’

"The top research personnel, it seems, all share this temperament...Excellent!"

He immediately bowed respectfully, "I kindly request His Highness, Prince Ten Thousand and Sixty-Nine, to guide the spaceship into the Black Dragon Glory. We are about to set off and return to the ’Emperor Star,’ where you will be received by His Majesty the Emperor and accept your official ennoblement!"

"Go ahead!"

Fang Xi nodded, commanding the Azure Dragon to enter the Black Dragon Glory.

Subsequently, the massive Black Dragon shook its head and swished its tail, and then disappeared into the depths of space.

...

Emperor Star!

As the central planet of the Lanicanian Empire, this planet was incredibly large, with a diameter of a full nine light-years, and had been subject to various special modifications that maintained its stability and was even outfitted with a multitude of terrifying interstellar weapons.

Even the eight sovereigns of the Cosmic Sea wouldn’t dare set foot in this star region.

Outside the Emperor Star were densely packed satellites—over nine thousand in total—that together formed the first line of defense for the Emperor Star.

On this day,

the Black Dragon Glory, like a speck of dust, passed through layer after layer of defense with the spaceship’s verified entry and anchored outside a Bronze Palace.

Two rows of soldiers stood silently on either side, a vivid red carpet laid out straight to the spaceship’s hatch.

Hiss-hiss!

As the hatch opened, each soldier raised their weapon high and saluted in unison.

Fang Xi, dressed in a beast skin outfit, felt as if he were a primitive man who had just burst into modern society.

However, his demeanor remained unperturbed, and he walked step by step towards the Bronze Palace.

"So strong!"

As soon as the spaceship touched down, his Divine Soul shivered, sensing a formidable presence within the Bronze Palace.

That palace, constructed from countless high technologies and cosmic wonders, wasn’t meant for protection, but for sealing!

It prevented that being from inadvertently releasing a hint of its aura, which could kill or wound countless on the Emperor Star!

Passing through the majestic palace gates, Fang Xi’s gaze met an infinitely vast universe.

At the core of this boundless universe, sat a figure that soared three hundred kilometers tall.

This figure wore a luxurious robe, Blood Red hair cascading down like a Blood River waterfall, and a golden horn on its head shone dazzlingly bright, like a sun.

"I grant you the name Kaya Phoenix! I hereby enshrine you as the ten-thousand-and-sixty-ninth prince of the Empire!"

"I grant you one hundred million Lanicanian Coins and a Red giant-level guard and teacher... You are to grow stronger as quickly as possible within ten thousand years. After ten thousand years, you will be sent to the frontiers to battle against the Insect race and the star beasts clans..."

As the Emperor spoke, storms surged breathlessly around him.

Fang Xi even doubted whether he would have been blown to death by a single breath from the other if he were not of planet level!

’Dammit, is this the Imperial Family’s cruel method of selecting their offspring? To go to battle after ten thousand years?’

’Considering the lifespan of the Phoenix clan, I’m still just a child...’

Fang Xi lamented in his heart.

"Do you have any other questions?"

Seemingly, his silence caught the Emperor’s interest, prompting him to speak again.

"I am quite fond of scientific research and would like access to the Royal Family’s data repository... if I could also go to the Royal Science Academy, it would be ideal."

Fang Xi made his request.

"As a rare scientific talent among the Royal Family, you may access the data repository. As for the Royal Research Academy, show your results!" The Emperor seemed to have no familial warmth, given his countless offspring: "Now, you may leave."

"Yes!"

Fang Xi responded in silence, respectfully taking his leave.

Just as he stepped out of the palace, a metal ring on his wrist lit up:

[Ding, one hundred million Lanicanian Coins have been credited to your account!]

[Ding, you have gained access to the ’Royal Library’!]

[Ding, you have acquired the property rights to villa number 1167 in the Blue Dragon Community!]

...

’One hundred million Lanicanian Coins, not bad at all, worth more than two Star Exploders like Eomer...’

Fang Xi chuckled to himself.

The bounty for Eomer was only 36 million!

’My anonymous account should still exist; as long as I know the account number and password, I can withdraw money from the Royal Bank...’

’But obviously, that precaution is now unnecessary; it’s the "Neutron Star Sword" that will be more useful...’

He flew directly, taking the spaceship to villa 1167 in the Blue Dragon Community.

Clearly, this was his princely residence.

The Blue Dragon Community might be called a neighborhood, but it was actually much larger than an ordinary planet.

And there, each villa was actually a metallic castle.

In terms of scale and design, they were much nicer than the Office Castle on the Star of Light Tree that Fang Xi had seen.

After all, that was just a provincial place and could hardly compare to the Imperial Capital.

When Fang Xi’s spaceship touched down on the landing pad, his AI automatically took over all the castle’s permissions.

"At last..."

Fang Xi looked at the grand castle and sighed in his heart.