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Chapter 822 - 426: Interstellar Shock - Rubbing Fists and Palms

Chapter 822: Chapter 426: Interstellar Shock - Rubbing Fists and Palms

Many people could see that the Empire’s military presence outside was teetering on the edge, leaks everywhere.

But the Empire, by leveraging Ryan, found a graceful exit—

It’s not that you forced me out; I identified the issues myself and withdrew for the sake of interstellar safety.

Almost no one expected that just as the Star Abyss Republican Alliance’s public opinion was gaining momentum, the Empire would withdraw directly, hitting a cotton wall, leaving people unaccustomed.

At that time, several civilizations jumped out, claiming they did not wish to see the Empire’s military presence withdraw, or wanted a joint withdrawal if at all.

The Empire was clearly up to no good, secretly guiding the opposition from being anti-Empire military presence to being anti-military presence in general.

The Sea of Stars is such a massive chunk, with countless civilizations, and it’s not just the Empire that has a military presence.

The number of Federation troops, and even troops from major local civilizations, stationed in other civilizations’ bases is not small.

It’s just that the Empire was recently put in the spotlight, always the primary target of attack; now that they’ve withdrawn directly, those who didn’t are feeling awkward.

Consequently, with the Empire’s "proactive self-check" and other civilizations "playing dead without responding," the Empire’s reputation has surged dramatically in contrast.

This matter fermented for a few days, and as the Star Cluster Republic Alliance saw the situation about to spiral out of control—companies were even protesting in front of Federation military bases—they had no choice but to shift the matter back to the interstellar massacre.

It was deadlocked; Ryan must be executed under the joint supervision of the interstellar alliance.

But almost simultaneously, the interstellar alliance issued a statement—

[Due to the increasingly turbulent interstellar situation, the interstellar alliance, in conjunction with the Empire, will temporarily establish a High-level Life Form Union, to deal with similar interstellar massacres or more serious threats to interstellar safety.]

High-level Life Form Union?!

This statement, like a stone stirring up a thousand waves, was so sudden it stunned everyone.

Making the already complex interstellar situation even more unpredictable.

Having concluded his conversation with Adam, Li Ming awaited the arrival of the spaceship and then returned to the Mechanical Court.

He kept an eye on the developments on the Interstellar Network throughout his journey, and by the time he reached the Mechanical Court, half a month had passed.

"Adam was prepared to abandon the garrison altogether; no wonder he went so hard on Ryan. Indeed, with both internal strife and external threats, these garrison bases are no longer an asset."

"And the spots where the Empire can be attacked are getting fewer and fewer. If the Empire really shrinks into a shell, waiting for Adam to tidy up the old empire and rejuvenate it, wouldn’t it foster a perversion."

Li Ming muttered, observing the discussion on the interstellar network about the High-level Life Form Union, most ordinary life forms were unaware of what this meant.

They were merely curious, with rumors circulating that there were already ten individuals involved, all major interstellar players, but who exactly they were remained unknown.

Originally, many civilizations clamoring for the Empire to pay a higher price fell silent, clearly intimidated.

The Empire had gone all in by unveiling this thing; what would happen if it got out of control?

Even the Star Cluster Republic Alliance stopped talking, frantically probing for information about the High-level Life Form Union, engaged in some hidden competition.

He, however, was happy to have space to grow amidst these great powers’ covert competition, just right to digest this harvest and handle many affairs.

"Anduin acts so fast?"

Exiting from the Star Gate, Li Ming looked at the busy expansion teams around him and couldn’t help but sigh; having a higher status truly makes a difference.

On the way back, introduced by Mechanical Soul Divine Craftsman Reynolds, he got in touch with Anduin.

A Level Two Star Gate is a super large-scale star gate that can simultaneously connect one hundred and twenty-eight star gate nodes, supporting over a thousand transport ships running parallel, making the transport efficiency even higher.

At the headquarters of the Night Moon Biological Company, the star gate he saw was a Level Two Star Gate.

Around the Level Two Star Gate, they would build a temporary outpost, accommodating several large groups collaborating with the Star Gate Company, including the Giant Shield Company, making everything much more convenient, no matter what.

"I remember Anduin said, this time the superintendent is an old acquaintance."Li Ming glanced at the massive mechanical arms surrounding the star gate.

...

Meanwhile, in the starry sky where Costate was ambushed, a shadow silently emerged, weaving back and forth for a long time without any other movements.

Levinbeck appeared from the void, eyes wary; Azure Dragon had already frightened him, fearing another ambush.

"Finally, I’m out of there."

After waiting a while, and indeed finding nothing unusual, he finally relaxed.

Looking at the desolate starry sky before him, he sighed helplessly, "I wonder how much more I can collect."

A fissure of flesh opened behind him, from which many black-robed figures flew out, each standing at different positions on the battlefield, as if awaiting some signal. The flesh extended and intertwined, forming a massive special symbol.

A dim blood light arose, and immediately after, the void quaked, the space rippling.

After waiting for a long time, a drop of crimson blood was squeezed out, followed by the third drop, the fourth drop.

When the blood gathered to a substantial size, it suddenly condensed, then slowly proliferated, gradually forming a thumb-sized flesh ball.

Seeing this scene, Levinbeck breathed a sigh of relief, "Luckily, I managed to squeeze something out. Though it’s still a bit difficult to restore to its original state, at least there’s a glimmer of hope."

Thinking of the price paid, his face couldn’t help but twitch, but there was no choice; over on Azure Dragon’s side, Li Ming couldn’t be moved.