Chapter 447: The Beginning of the Storm

Li Yu's eyes flickered. The task of Clone Three being completed couldn't be described as anything but timely. [Quintessa's Life Scepter] was indeed very powerful, and the abilities within it made one jealous.

Although it leaned more towards being a strategic treasure, its main ability being to create the planet Cybertron, it also had other additional abilities.

He only needed to wait for Siegel to bring back those five Artificial Gods, and then cooperate with the Faith storage Crystal to Enlighten the [Death Star], combining it with [Quintessa's Life Scepter].

Pouring in a portion of Unicron's Energy, who knows how powerful the force it would erupt with would be.

Although the scepter in the setting could only be used by Merlin's Descendants, Li Yu believed the System had already handled this matter perfectly.

Thanks to Number Three letting the scepter absorb a portion of Unicron's power before snatching it, otherwise he would have missed out on such a powerful aid.

Li Yu felt somewhat excited just thinking about it, but with Horus here, it wasn't convenient to take the scepter out to admire it.

He spent about ten minutes processing this matter, and new changes occurred in the live broadcast.

According to some people's disclosures, Rong Yan continuously dropped bombshells in the broadcast channel.

Digor decisively betrayed him for the resources inside.

He also said Digor was a coward, not even questioning the unclear relationship between his wife and subordinate.

When Li Yu saw the discussions about this matter, his gaze couldn't help but glance towards Horus.

Horus's former Status was comparable to Aisel's, and even vaguely surpassed it.

And the reason he fell from the altar wasn't just because of the failure of a certain battle.

It was because he was involved in a Romantic Scandal of the Imperial Family. At that time, rumors said he had an unclear relationship with Vimala.

Coupled with the fact that the two were indeed very close, it caused massive discussions among the Gui Xing High Command. Although it was later proven through a somewhat idealistic method that the two were innocent.

By that time, Horus had already been stripped of all his positions, and no one helped him clear his name.

Li Yu had only vaguely heard of this rumor and hadn't delved into whether it was true or false.

Under Li Yu's gaze, Horus appeared very calm.

At the same time, accompanied by this sudden bombshell, Rong Yan's information was also scattered on a massive scale on the Interstellar Network, obviously with someone pushing behind the scenes.

"So he's Digor's old opponent..."

"Why hasn't this old emperor reacted yet? Could it be that he's really crippled like this guy says?"

"Majesty Digor, quickly defeat this arrogant guy again!"

"..."

Citizens of various civilizations had entirely different reactions to this matter.

However, they were all looking forward to the reaction of Returning Star and Digor. After all... this kind of close-range face-slapping of a top civilization hadn't happened for many years.

"What's going on, is Returning Star not reacting? Why haven't they used the [Galaxy Veil] yet?" Li Yu asked.

That guy had been engaged in Verbal sparring for a long time, and most attacks were neutralized by him. A character who could arm-wrestle with peak Digor definitely wasn't simple.

Ordinary attacks were completely Powerless Against him. They could only use the [Galaxy Veil] or dispatch combat power of the same level.

"The [Galaxy Veil] is Returning Star's ultimate defense method..." Horus shook his head: "It cannot be used arbitrarily."

"Then you can't just watch this guy fart at your front door, right?" Li Yu was a bit Speechless. Regardless of the consequences, just kill one first and talk later.

"He is just a vanguard, a signal initiating the attack, a facade to make Interstellar Public Opinion focus on Returning Star." Horus's eyes were calm: "Right now, there are at least tens of millions of Spaceships surrounding the Central Star System, and the lifeforms on them come from various civilizations and races."

"If the [Galaxy Veil] is activated, these Spaceships will also vanish without a trace. By then, Returning Star will be universally condemned."

The so-called ultimate defense method referred to a method that could only be used when the Central Star System faced an immense crisis.

Merely to eliminate Rong Yan, it would require the destruction of tens of millions of ordinary Spaceships nearby and the consequence of hundreds of millions of Citizens from various civilizations dying.

The subsequent cost in Public Opinion made Returning Star feel it wasn't worth it.

"It seems this guy has made ample preparations." Li Yu watched the live broadcast screen. Many Interstellar Commentators had urgently come online.

Carefully analyzing the impact this event would have on the interstellar situation, riding on this massive traffic hot spot.

"The appearance of this powerful lifeform has put Returning Star in a dilemma. The ordinary Citizens nearby have stretched them thin, unable to launch large-scale attacks."

"...According to the data, this super strong lifeform has fought Your Excellency Digor many times and possesses extraordinary Strength. In terms of individual combat power, he is very difficult to deal with..."

"...This reminds us of a proposal in the Interstellar Alliance not long ago. The continuous emergence of super strong lifeforms has led the interstellar environment towards a Grotesque Form direction. Should a stricter control plan be implemented..."

"Actually, things aren't that hard to handle. As long as Digor appears again and defeats him, won't it be fine?"

"The problem is troublesome right here. If Digor could appear, would he let him stand there for so long?"

"..."

As time passed, a rumor began to circulate--

A major problem occurred with Digor's body, rendering him unable to act, which was why he sat by and watched Rong Yan's provocation.

This caused the entire Interstellar Network to tremble somewhat, due to the tit-for-tat between Returning Star and the Star Glory Empire.

Returning Star's presence in Interstellar Society was extremely high, and they were regarded as a guiding light by many civilizations forced into a corner by the Star Glory Empire with no other choices.

And Digor, who clearly belonged to the Hawkish Faction, had many fanatic admirers. Many civilizations had his statues. If he confirmed his Divine Name, he could basically become a god on the spot.

Now... a problem had actually occurred with the body of this tough ruler, the supreme emperor of Returning Star?

The turmoil caused by this matter was far more violent than it seemed.

Even the change of leaders in an Ordinary civilization would cause violent social turmoil, who knows how many Monsters and Demons would cause trouble in the dark.

Not to mention a ruler with the title of emperor like Digor. Once a problem occurred with his body, or he died.

The waves triggered would be even more massive!

23 minutes after that line of magma text appeared.

A person walked out from the Central Star System. He wore luxurious silver-white Armor, his entire body exuding a terrifying Aura.

"Aisel..." The instant Horus saw this figure, he recognized him.

"It's him..." Li Yu didn't recognize him, and only realized after hearing Horus's words.

However, after Aisel came out, the expected fierce battle didn't happen.

Rong Yan declared in the broadcast channel that he would only fight Digor.

And Aisel responded that Digor wasn't someone who could be challenged casually. Rong Yan had long been his defeated opponent, and he already didn't take him seriously.

To this, Rong Yan sneered, but ultimately didn't make a move and left directly.

The fact that no battle occurred in the end disappointed many people, while various speculations abounded simultaneously.

Some people said Rong Yan was right, Digor was already finished and fundamentally couldn't respond head-on.

Others said that as the supreme ruler of Returning Star, it was impossible for him to respond to every challenge.

But those supporting Rong Yan were obviously more numerous, because no matter how it was explained, this person who almost amounted to provoking Returning Star still left safely and soundly.

This was the most powerful proof.

It could be said that right now the gaze of the entire Interstellar was focused on Returning Star, and it was predictable that this would be the case for a very long time in the future.

Furthermore, various speculations ran parallel, and the external Public Opinion environment wasn't friendly to Returning Star.

"It's starting..." Horus closed the live broadcast, revealing a somewhat thoughtful expression.

Rong Yan was obviously a signal, using the external pressure applied to Returning Star to make it lose the initiative on the level of Interstellar Public Opinion.

This would cause the Interior of Returning Star to become even more turbulent and people to be in a state of panic.

Li Yu's eyes flickered. This time's "eating a loss" should also be within Returning Star's estimations.

After all, only by acting out the full set could they gradually lure the enemy deep.

The game had already begun.

............

At the same time, in another corner of the No Man's Land, a large group of warships emerged from the Void. The Flowing Light permeated by the long-distance Warp hadn't disappeared yet.

In one of the warships, Raymond stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the Withered Starry Sky, his expression unchanged: "Are you sure it's here?"

"I..." Behind him, Della was wearing a Mechanical Flail that flashed with Crimson Glow. She looked a bit anxious: "I'm sure it's right here. It's impossible to remember this coordinate point wrongly."

"That Blood Sea devoured all my partners. Yodel resisted with all his might but still couldn't break free. If I hadn't been relatively far away, it would have been hard to escape. I couldn't possibly remember the location wrong."

Raymond was Noncommittal and didn't have any reaction, just looking at the distant Starry Sky.

"Any discoveries?" A rough voice sounded. Accompanied by a translucent blue Flowing Light, Ted's projection appeared here.

Raymond shook his head. Ted's expression turned cold, glancing at Della: "I knew there was definitely a problem with this woman."

"Just slaughter her and be done with it."

Della's pupils shrank slightly, but it wasn't noticed by anyone. The panic on her face became more obvious, and she hurriedly explained: "I really didn't remember wrongly, it is right here."

"No rush..." Raymond shook his head and said: "If it really is the Grand Duke of Blood, changing location is also a matter of course."

"Are you sure the syllables you heard were those few?" Raymond emphasized again.

"I'm sure..." Della nodded hurriedly: "I remember very clearly, and I could also see many blurry blood shadows bowing to him."

Ted looked somewhat irritable: "Grand Duke of Blood... He should have turned to dust and disappeared in the long river of time long ago. How could he suddenly appear here?"

"What response does the Empire have?" Raymond asked.

"They want us to investigate thoroughly and confirm the other party's Identity. If it really is him, this matter very likely has the handiwork of the Old Ones."

"I will investigate clearly. You go collect Cipher Orbs first." Raymond nodded.

Ted glanced at Della again, muttering who knows what. As he turned around, his projection gradually disappeared.

"Deploy the Faith Detectors, activate the Quantum Trace Detection Devices... Investigate it for me." Raymond issued the order, and multiple warships began to deploy intensely.

And right at this moment, on a certain Barren Planet not far from here, a drop of fresh blood suspended on the surface suddenly exploded and Vanished Completely.

.........

"The Star Glory Empire discovered your traces?" The Holographic Screen split into two pieces, both pieces of the screen were equally pitch black.

The screen on the left emitted a voice, the tone carrying displeasure.

"How could the Star Glory Empire suddenly discover it? Weren't you hiding very well?"

The Blood Shadow Clone continuously flowed, its Corporeal Form devoid of distinct organs. Only a hoarse voice could be heard: "Some time ago, the White Uprising Army came here and engaged in battle with me."

"Their Leader had some skills and escaped from my hands. My exposure is very likely related to them."

"White Uprising Army?" The voice on the right was slightly surprised: "It's actually them."

"But they shouldn't know your origin, so how could they think of looking for the Star Glory Empire?"

"I don't know either." The Blood Shadow Clone swayed: "However, after they escaped, I changed my hiding place."

"The Star Glory Empire can't find me for now."

"Since they have already become suspicious, they will definitely take precautions." The voice on the right fluctuated: "This will lead to unpredictable variables."

"That's right..." The voice on the left also echoed: "Since you made a move, you should have taken them down."

The Grand Duke of Blood was exceptionally displeased. If he had his peak Strength to take down Yodel, it would naturally be effortless.

But now he was only Eking out a miserable existence, possessing fundamentally little Strength. Moreover, these two guys were It's Easy To Talk When You're Standing.

They actually started reprimanding him from a high and mighty position.

"We should be discussing a solution right now, not complaining like resentful women," the Blood Shadow Clone said in a deep voice.

"Heh..." The voice on the left sneered, meaning unclear.

"Accelerate the progress. Dragging it out will only make the Star Glory Empire increasingly vigilant. Throw out all the other Cipher Orbs," the voice on the right said.

"But we haven't fully prepared yet." The voice on the left seemed somewhat unwilling.

The voice on the right gave a more persuasive reason: "Even if the preparation isn't complete, we can only act. Rong Yan has already gone to challenge Digor. The situation over there is changing rapidly, and the attention of the entire Interstellar has been attracted over."

"Now is the best opportunity. If we continue to delay, once the Star Glory Empire reacts, the troops invested will be even greater."

"I think none of us here wants to face a fully prepared Star Glory Empire."

Hearing this sentence, the Blood Shadow Clone and the voice on the left were silent for a moment before agreeing.

"It's the only way."

(End of this chapter)