Chapter 585: The Law of the Anthem

In the vast Star River, countless Anthems stand tall, forming the foundation for maintaining the order of the Star River Alliance. Batch after batch of human pioneers are sent into the Anthems; their mission is to remain in the Anthems and survive.

The Libra Anthem in the Galasta Galactic Core is not only the highest-level Anthem within the Galasta Galactic Core Commercial Alliance, but across the entire Star River world. It is the pride of the Galasta Galactic Core Commercial Alliance, having witnessed step by step how the Galasta Galactic Core Commercial Alliance went from being the weakest of the Celestial factions to its current existence as a hegemon of the Star River.

The Galasta Galactic Core Commercial Alliance made a destiny-altering reform in its history: it pushed for the establishment of Anthems in all Star River Alliance member states that signed the Subspace Navigation Convention, and established the Star River order around these Anthems. Sergeants, Sergeant Majors, and Generals, according to their rank, would all receive corresponding authority and status upon graduating to become official Galaxy Warriors.

Reaching the General tier means having made significant contributions to the Star River Alliance; after recognition by the Alliance Council, one becomes a "Planetary Guardian," tasked with guarding a planet.

As for the Libra Equilibrium Anthem, A Youyou, Maxis, Basta, Laika, Dumela, and others were sent there. As the earliest Anthem pioneers, their luck was quite good. On one hand, there was the talent A Youyou displayed as a constraint, and on the other, the Equilibrium Anthem is a place very friendly to the entire Star River civilization, where talented people can receive maximum attention and fairness.

Maxis and the others also gained the most precious development period. Already possessing a certain Tyrant Body foundation, they quickly found ways to improve. Over the past year, they studied and improved their Tyrant Body in a low-profile manner, laying a solid foundation. Of course, even in the Equilibrium Anthem, there is no shortage of contempt chains, but Maxis and the others handled them well, successfully advancing to Galaxy Warriors and beginning to execute missions. A Youyou also successfully advanced to Sergeant, largely due to the bonus from her Star Spirit Body, which provided great convenience. Under normal circumstances, the rank from Galaxy Warrior to Sergeant is a class that many low-level civilizations must spend a lifetime to cross.

Wuzang, Chao Qinglong, Aofei, Lomachenko, Milner, and others headed to the Heavenly Dragon Anthem of the Seventh Art Republic, which is also the top Anthem of the Seventh Art. With the Earth group as the main body, it was also considered a relatively good choice. Wuzang and the others also advanced to official Anthem Warriors during a year of enduring hardships. The status of such a high-level Anthem is actually quite weighty.

The candidates sent to different Anthems were also lists generated after games of strategy. This first batch was treated as the Celestial Seed Civilization, and it was also the key to the Seed Civilization integrating into the Star River Alliance; it is of vital importance to both human civilization and the future of the participants.

Cheng Konghai, Lv Gang, Victoria, Greg, and others went to the Chizu Anthem of the Strong Colonization Empire. Life here was not so easy; being beaten during training was a daily occurrence. Anthem trial training has a certain casualty rate, some high and some low, and in the Strong Colonization Empire, it is often the highest kind.

The initial encounters for humans were quite miserable. Half of those who went with Cheng Konghai and the others were eliminated due to injuries and various other reasons, but Cheng Konghai and the others persisted. The experience in the Tianqi Youth Class back then truly made them different at such times. They were able to endure and survive even in their most vulnerable teenage years, and having experienced the Kepler War, the will of Cheng Konghai and the others was already incomparably firm. Cheng Konghai, in particular, has a personality that grows stronger when facing the strong: either you beat me to death, but as long as I'm not dead, I, your father, will come back again.

At first, the Zerg warriors just treated him as a toy. After Cheng Konghai was seriously injured, they were responsible for treatment, and after treatment, Cheng Konghai would rejoin the battle. The Chizu Anthem is a first-class Anthem of the Strong Colonization Empire; more than half are Zerg, and others are foreign races here for exchange. But regardless of whether you are a Celestial or anyone else, unless you are of the Star-Casting Dragon Race, you have to bow your head no matter what you are. Even the Star-Casting Dragon Race is relatively low-key here, because once you provoke the interest of the Zerg, it is endless, lingering, and extremely disgusting.

Yet Cheng Konghai truly lived up to his nickname; he was incomparably adapted here, like a fish in water, and actually made a name for himself among the Zerg. A human boy who is not afraid of death, with more backbone than a Celestial, he even made some Zerg friends. What the Zerg appreciate are warriors who, like them, do not fear death, are valiant, and simple. In this regard, Cheng Konghai is truly the same as them. Although he is only a Galaxy Warrior, the combat power he displayed is already beyond the Warrior tier; it is just that due to the civilization issue, the path of promotion is remote and hopeless.

Cheng Konghai held up a piece of the sky for the humans in the Strong Colonization Empire, and Lv Gang and the others all found a way to survive by following Cheng Konghai. Cheng Konghai only has one principle: if you dare to provoke me, as long as I'm not beaten to death, I will never be finished with you.

Extreme situations, extreme choices; only in this way could humans survive in the Chizu Anthem. Regarding this point, the Solar System side actually did not hold much hope.

Heading to Helavis were Dita, Solomon, and others. The commercial atmosphere of the Sea People is thick and keeping up with the Joneses is prevalent, but the bloodiness of the competition within the Anthem is much lower. Dita and Solomon were much happier, and recently Kepler and the Jincancan Family have begun cooperation, so their situation is also getting better.

Duan Wu, Milner, Perkins, and others went to the Shadow Ghost Empire. Life was quite miserable, even worse than on the Zerg side. Although the Ghost Empire has banned Ghost People from consuming the souls of outsiders, this situation of "touching one" or "stealing a bite" is still repeatedly banned but never stopped. More importantly, the mental pressure is relatively high; life with a group of ghosts is very difficult.

Depuya, Weijia, Taichen, and others headed to the Anthem of the Charks Mechanical Empire. The Mechanical Anthem is relatively better. The difficulty is not survival; although there is a certain use of Universe Power, it is only the basic part of the advanced power form. The Mechanical Race is not good at using Universe Power; the Mechanical Race is relatively weak, and they still take the firepower route. In terms of technology, the Mechanical Race is absolutely top-notch.

Besides this, there are many warriors who were sent to other civilizations. Some have harsh living conditions, some have better situations; it is all their own fate. But as long as they can obtain the status of an official Anthem Warrior, the situation will improve. Once they gain the recognition of the Anthem, the class of the civilization itself will fade, similar to having the qualifications of a Star River Civilization citizen.

As many Anthem Warriors gradually pass the assessments, the evaluation of humans is also silently improving.

At night, when it was quiet, Li Hao would organize his insights every day, accumulating them into volumes. These are the foundation for future human warriors to learn, and with his understanding added, he thinks it will be more suitable for humans.

After coming to the Judgment Anthem, the harvest was very rich. It gave many low-level civilizations space to grow and survive. This opportunity must be seized. He feels that the potential of humans is simply not comparable to ordinary civilizations. On the surface, humans are full of shortcomings, but the human desire to win and learning ability are not inferior to Celestials. In terms of longing, humans are stronger; the more adverse the situation, the fiercer the rebound. One must possess a certain foundation before arousing wariness.

At this time, Dasha introduced the current situation of the Judgment Anthem to Li Hao. Having such a senior Sergeant Major provided Li Hao with great help, answering many questions, and even having a vital role in helping Li Hao build Kepler in the future.

"This Holy Grail War is an opportunity, Junior Brother. You can build your own team and participate in the competition. Regardless of success or failure, you can make a name for humans and also improve your rank. Building a team requires a Sergeant Major; I can act on your behalf," Dasha said. She felt that the person in front of her was too low-key, and his personality and temper lacked the dominance that an Oracle should have.

"Thank you, Senior Sister. I will consider it seriously," Li Hao nodded. This also coincides with the task; he needs to get close to the core of the Judgment Anthem. With Dasha's appeal, she should also be able to recruit some team members.

"Junior Brother, have you taken a fancy to someone? If you have a target, I can help. Peeking is very dangerous," Dasha suddenly said. "Actually, my figure is not bad either."

Their peeking behavior—strangers might not have a comparison, but in that instant, Dasha and Aoliweina both discovered it; after all, they were too familiar.

Recently, every time Dasha met with Li Hao, she became casual and relaxed, and would tease him from time to time.

Li Hao's old face flushed, "Cough, cough, that, it was just an accident, I took the wrong path." Dasha smiled slightly, "Then I'll believe you."

Although the human in front of her was the target, Dasha also felt very relaxed and under no pressure when getting along with him. This was completely different from her default setting for this mission. Since the Oracle let her be more "free" and "real," she released her real side.

"Are you also interested in dancing?"

"Average, but I received an invitation, so I went." Dasha was not disgusted, but she didn't like it much either. It was full of noble ladies. She was invited because of her status as a Star Officer. Although they were all passable on the surface, she knew she couldn't fit in.

"By the way, I am very interested in the expedition of Emperor Aozier back then. Why was the main force taken away from the Judgment? Wasn't he the Emperor?"

Dasha shook her head, "The main power structure of the Ozil Empire is the separation of three powers: the Emperor, the Council of Elders, and the Anthem Supreme Committee. In the early days, the Emperor possessed absolute power, but today, the power is actually heavily constrained. The Emperor back then was already incomparably glorious and had great influence, but unless facing the moment of life and death of the Empire, he still had to be constrained. The Creation Pillar expedition was the Emperor's personal behavior and did not receive support from the Council of Elders or the Imperial Anthem Supreme Committee. Currently, the three major forces of the Celestials are basically the same."

"Junior Brother, there is a Shengge Task targeting a Ghost Race Sergeant Major. I have to go out for a while," Dasha asked. "I hope to reach level 50 as soon as possible. This is a hurdle for a Sergeant Major; I can take on higher-level missions and come into contact with more intelligence."

"Shengge Task?" Li Hao was stunned for a moment, "Of course, I've always heard of it. Where can I see it?"

"Open your Star Swift, I'll teach you." Dasha did not avoid being close to Li Hao. As a member of the Ghost Race, she felt very comfortable when close to Li Hao.

Li Hao suspected that Dasha was deliberately taking advantage of him, but he had no evidence. Li Hao had a Star Swift, but he had never mastered its formal use as an Anthem Warrior.