Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 1224 - 1078: Marvel

Chapter 1224: Chapter 1078: Marvel

Within the spaceship.

Fang Xi lay on a soft couch, toying with a wine glass in his hand.

On the Void screen in front, a host with two faces and four arms was announcing the Empire’s terrible defeat at the North Border.

Through quantum communication, scene after scene was broadcast live before the eyes of every viewer in the Empire.

Endless wreckage of spaceships in space...

Terrifying energy turbulence...

And the corpses of Empire soldiers...

"...North Border defeat, we lost the great Empire Marshal—Asaphonse!"

"Not only that, the detestable Insect race even leveraged ’Star Gates’ to mount a surprise attack on the heart of the Empire, with the war flames reaching ’Luoye galaxy’ at one point!"

The Luoye galaxy was not only powerful, but also just one galaxy away from Emperor Star!

"The losses... are they really that severe?"

Watching the list of personnel and material losses reported by the host, Fang Xi couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

Of course, he was more amazed that His Majesty the Emperor hadn’t imposed an information blackout, allowing the news to be broadcast.

’Perhaps it’s because the Insect race has penetrated so deeply into our territory that it’s become impossible to cover up?’ Fang Xi guessed internally.

"This time, it’s said that His Majesty the Emperor is furious..."

Wenger said, "The Empire needs new recruits, hence Your Highness faces a bit of risk..."

"After all, I have little sway in such matters..." Fang Xi responded with a wry smile, already guessing the reason.

Being inconspicuous allowed one to avoid the maelstrom of many conflicts, which was good.

But the downside was that when the tides of the era arrived, there was absolutely no avoiding them!

"What does Your Highness plan to do? If you want to manage relationships to avoid this conscription, you need to start preparing now..." Wenger inquired.

"Let’s wait a bit longer..." Fang Xi had his own plans.

After all, he had been devotedly Cultivating here for many years and was soon going to break through to Red giant level; once promoted to Red giant level, among the ten thousand or so princes and princesses, his strength would be considered average!

Once his strength increased, his power and status could be greatly enhanced!

It could be said that upon becoming a Red-giant-level Immortal, the treatment would be completely different.

Possessing this trump card was exactly why he could afford to sit back and wait patiently.

"But... the Empire Marshal—Asaphonse, he seemed to be a Black Hole Immortal, right? He actually got left on the front lines?" Fang Xi was somewhat surprised and was also very interested in the expert or weapon capable of killing a Black Hole Immortal.

Wenger gave a bitter smile, "As the captain of the guards for the prince, I do have some contacts with the Intelligence Department and know more of what’s going on... The death of Asaphonse is indeed a big event that no one saw coming. It is said that his death greatly angered His Majesty the Emperor, who ordered a thorough investigation for traitors..."

"An inside agent?" Fang Xi wasn’t too surprised, "The Marshal died because he was betrayed?"

"If it were just that, it wouldn’t be too shocking; after all, the mental control ability of the Insect race’s queen is so strong... having a few traitors is inevitable."

Wenger continued with a bitter smile, "The key point is... the highest secrets of the Royal Science Academy have been leaked. The Cosmic Wonders weapon that we were developing was actually demonstrated first by the Insect race..."

"Cosmic Wonders weapon?" Fang Xi was somewhat astounded.

"Yes, the universe is vast and boundless, with dangers that even a Black Hole Immortal could be wounded or fall to... The Royal Science Academy has always had research in this area, referred to as ’Cosmic Wonders weapons’, and only recently have they made breakthrough progress. Capable of directing the energy flow from collisions between two major galaxy clusters, forming a terrifying cosmic tide..."

With a shake of his head, Wenger said, "It’s just a pity... we haven’t managed to use it on the Insect race or star beasts... but instead, it was turned on our own."

"Looking at it this way, the status of this inside agent is quite high..." Fang Xi commented with some astonishment, but that was all.

A Cosmic Wonders weapon like this requires guiding the power of cosmic phenomena, and the requirements for the environment and other conditions are very demanding and don’t fit his needs.

It can be said that the Empire Marshal had no precautions, and that’s why he was caught off guard...

...

"Disgrace! A massive defeat in the north is an absolute humiliation for the Empire!"

"We must retaliate immediately! Exterminate the Insect race!"

Emperor Star.

Within the grand open-air arena.

A member of the Uhou race, crowned with black horns, was standing on the platform, shouting at the top of his lungs.

The audience members below echoed the sentiment, their eyes shining with a bloodthirsty brilliance.

"Prince Sato..."

In the VIP box of the arena, every influential person present bowed in respect.

Some of them were directors of big corporations on Emperor Star, some were from various interstellar mercenary organizations, and even the person responsible for the arena.

For some reason, they had all succumbed to Sato and had submitted to his command.

At that moment, Sato, accompanied by several brothers and sisters, wine glass in hand, looked on at this scene indifferently.

For a long while, the corners of his mouth curved into a smile, "Not bad... the people’s hearts can be used."

"Is Prince Sato really planning on joining the military voluntarily? You’re still young, protected for ten thousand years..."

An elderly man with white hair and golden scales on his face, wearing a black tailcoat, expressed some concern, "On the battlefield, even Red Giant Level Immortals can fall..."

After all, recently even an Empire Marshal of the Black Hole Immortal level had died.

"My mind is made up, to fight for the succession, military achievements are a must!"

Prince Sato finished the drink in his cup, his face revealing a confident smile, "Besides... I’m about to advance to Neutron Star Immortal."

As soon as he said this, a chill ran through the hearts of those around him.

This prince’s cultivation talent was indeed a rare sight in the Royal Family, far surpassing any of his brothers and sisters!

"By volunteering for military service now, I’m sure to make a good impression with Father...,"

Prince Sato said with a slight smile, "Moreover, if even I, ranked one hundred thousand and seventy, am heading to the battlefield, what about those ranked ahead of me?"

His mind couldn’t help but think of Kaya and the other princes and princesses who had rejected him.

Did these people really believe that just because they were in their protective period, he couldn’t touch them?

Too naive!

With his current power, bullying a few rootless princes and princesses was a piece of cake!

Especially those of Satellite Level, Planet Level...

Prince Sato was very clear about how ruthless his father, the Emperor, was, only acknowledging survival of the fittest and the law of the jungle.

Red Giant Level Immortals naturally had the right to participate in court meetings, and even to petition the Emperor.

But below the Red Giant Level, they had nothing!

Even if he forcefully conscripted a few unlucky princes, it was unlikely to provoke any reaction!

’Just right, this time...’

Suddenly, a communication sounded.

"Hm?"

Prince Sato glanced at it and realized it was a message from his subordinates.

"Kaya... Kaya has... actually broken through to the Red Giant Level? Wasn’t he the trash from the Gaia Series? How is that possible?"

The next moment, his expression turned fierce, and a terrifying aura swept through the room.

All the lofty figures in the universe immediately lowered their heads, not daring to utter another word.

...

Blue Dragon Community, Villa No. 569.

The seven hundred and twenty-sixth princess, Xinsha Phoenix, stood respectfully in front of a red-haired, horned prince.

Her demeanor hardly seemed like one addressing a brother, but more like a subordinate facing a superior!

"Prince Sato is getting ready to enlist?"

Sixth Prince Zorro Phoenix had an authoritative look, carrying a strong presence, much like that of the Emperor himself.

After thinking for a moment, he slowly shook his head, "Sato is only a minor threat. The real dangers to the Empire are the Insect race and Star beasts, as well as the traitors within the Royal Science Academy..."

"A Cosmic Wonder weapon, which drained a massive amount of the Empire’s budget, had most of its data stolen just as it was about to be successful, leading to a halt in research... and instead, the Insect race managed to use it first..."

Xinsha herself found it incredible, "Why would a traitor in the Royal Science Academy help the Insect race?"

"Do you really think that this is something that one or two spies could accomplish?"

Zorro looked at Xinsha with a trace of disappointment, "The Cosmic Wonder weapon involved tens of thousands of high-tech equipment provided by the Empire’s factories, thousands of researchers, and several members of the academy were in charge, including the Emperor’s own brothers, sisters and even uncles!"

"Such a massive project, do you think it could be stolen by a few individuals? Unless the whole department collectively betrayed, it’s impossible..."

Zorro shook his head.

"Then that means..."

Xinsha trembled slightly, thinking of something.

"Our father has been the Universal Emperor for too long..."

Zorro suddenly exhaled deeply, "In his quest to break through above Black Hole Immortal, he squeezed various factions... and has implemented a strict authoritarian rule over the territories, accumulating much dissatisfaction... This time, it’s likely that some are conspiring in the shadows... Even within the Royal Family, many do not wish to see Father ascend beyond Black Hole Immortal level."

These words made Xinsha’s face change dramatically.

After a long time, she managed a bitter smile, "If that’s the case, what can we do?"

"Great changes in the Empire are imminent... Internal and external troubles... Xinsha, we must be prepared to take up our responsibilities."

Zorro slowly stood up, draped himself in a magnificent cloak, and walked out of Xinsha’s castle.

Watching the tail flames of his departing spaceship, Xinsha appeared somewhat dazed, "Prepare, take responsibility? Could it be that Father’s..."

She let out a bitter laugh, suppressing the myriad of speculations in her heart, returned to her castle, and forced herself to dive into work, attending to many affairs in the hopes of forgetting these issues amidst the fatigue.

"Prince Sato has won over another company? And it’s in the Empire’s top ten thousand? Hmm, this is worth paying attention to..."

"The forty-fourth prince has been appointed as the vice marshal? That’s good news; let him teach Prince Sato a lesson..."

"The Lynch Mercenary Group declared bankruptcy... Damn, there goes some of this year’s income..."

Xinsha reviewed the documents one by one until she got to the last one, her eyes suddenly widening, "What? Kaya has... broken through the Red Giant Level again? It’s only been how many years?"

"Huh? He’s still buying Gaia Series equipment, could he be that lucky, succeeding on the first try? What kind of freak luck is that?"

"Who left such important news until the end?"

A flare of anger sparked in Xinsha, and then she remembered, that person seemed to be herself...