Chapter 1073: The Emperor
Chapter 1073: The Emperor
“Farewell. . . ”
Fang Xi stood atop the fully charged Azure Dragon, his heart filled with emotion.
After defeating Kai La, Dorothy no longer dared to obstruct him. He easily entered the ruins, took the energy crystals, and recharged the spaceship.
“Based on the remaining charge this time, I can easily travel to the nearest habitable planet. . . ”
Fang Xi brought up a galaxy map.
This map was also discovered in some ruins, but unfortunately, it only showed the ‘Ten Thousand Phoenixes Star System’.
As for the Lanikainia Empire, it ruled over endless territories, with a diameter of at least 5.2 billion light-years, governing over a hundred million star systems. . .
Within each star system, there were countless stars and planets. . .
“Truly a vast world. ”
Fang Xi sighed with emotion, and the Azure Dragon, like a true green dragon, suddenly broke through the atmosphere and entered the vast cosmos!
“This is my small step. . . ”
No sooner had he expressed his thoughts than the Azure Dragon's AI issued a warning: ‘Undetermined gravitational pull detected. . . analysis indicates a combined force from three stars! ’
A screen flickered, showing Fang Xi a multitude of lines and data.
His fingers swiftly danced across the console, constructing a model: “The gravity of the three celestial bodies, actually interacts to form a stable barrier. . . Sure enough, I knew leaving this planet wouldn’t be that simple. . . ”
Although luck was also a part of strength, the Phoenix imperial family’s test clearly didn’t acknowledge that.
Whether one broke through to the Planetary-level oneself, or built a spaceship, upon finally escaping the planet, one would be obstructed by the ‘Three-Body Force’!
This was also the final touchstone!
“A mere barrier formed by three celestial bodies. . . ”
Countless data streams cascaded like a waterfall in Fang Xi's eyes, swiftly calculating everything: “With this warp drive movement, I can break free from the Roche limit of the three celestial bodies. . . ”
Under his command, the Azure Dragon moved as nimbly as a fish. Within the gravitational fields of the three celestial bodies, it actually found a ‘gap’ that hadn't existed before, utilizing their mutually cancelling gravitational fields to successfully escape the area and truly soar into outer space!
Whoosh!
The Azure Dragon streaked out a trail of flame, suddenly arriving in true outer space.
“Holographic simulation activated! ”
Along with the AI's voice, a cosmic starry sky appeared before Fang Xi.
Before he could even sigh at the beauty of the cosmos, a colossal Black Dragon spaceship abruptly materialized.
Compared to this Black Dragon spaceship, the spaceship Fang Xi had built himself was practically like a mouse encountering an elephant.
From the Black Dragon Glory, astronauts flew out, one after another.
The one leading them was none other than Kai Sa Wu Hou!
He arrived before Fang Xi's spaceship, placed a hand on his chest, and bowed solemnly: “Kai Sa Wu Hou. . . pays his respects to the Ten Thousand and Sixty-Ninth Imperial Prince! ”
“Oh? Are there no other tests? ”
Fang Xi smiled.
“Your Highness is a heaven-sent genius, not only far surpassing others in the path of cultivation, but also building a spaceship capable of evading the Three-Body Force’s blockade, which entirely meets His Majesty the Emperor’s expectations. . . ”
Kai Sa’s voice held a respect never heard before: “From this day forward, you are the Ten Thousand and Sixty-Ninth Imperial Prince of our Lanikainia Empire. You will receive one hundred million official currency as starting capital. Furthermore, His Majesty will arrange for a Red Giant-level immortal to become your guard commander. . . These are the most basic entitlements. As an Imperial Prince with research talent, your rewards should be even more generous. . . The Empire will provide full support for your research projects. ”
“Sounds good. Let’s go. . . I presume I should go and have an audience with His Majesty the Emperor now? ”
Fang Xi smiled.
“Before that, in accordance with His Majesty the Emperor’s standing orders. . . ”
Kai Sa clapped his hands.
On the Black Dragon Glory, its ferocious dragon head suddenly glowed with a red light.
The three stars immediately broke from their established orbits and began to descend. . .
Waves of terrifying gravity emerged, like three ferocious behemoths, instantly tearing that habitable planet apart!
Countless rocks, vegetation, and mingled life were caught by the stellar force field, like encountering a cosmic tornado, and sucked into the three stars.
Countless lives were instantly vaporized. . .
Under such terrifying attacks, even Satellite-level experts would certainly not survive!
Dorothy, Kai La, and the others, were naturally annihilated as well.
“This is His Majesty the Emperor’s command! ”
Kai Sa bowed again: “To let the newly promoted Highness know the cold and cruel essence of this universe! ”
“Although our Lanikainia Empire rules over almost endless starfields, in the Cosmic Sea, there are still eight Pirate Emperors, and in the boundless cosmos, the Empire’s soldiers are still battling against the Zerg and Star Beast races. . . The Empire needs Your Highness to grow strong as quickly as possible! ”
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‘But I still don’t understand your methods. . . ’
Fang Xi grumbled internally.
Seeing this scene, though he didn’t quite understand it, he felt greatly shocked.
Unfortunately, his core wasn’t actually of the Phoenix lineage, so he felt quite indifferent to their set of values.
Evidently, this was also how the Phoenix clan educated its young.
Thus, even if he grumbled inwardly, he remained silent on the surface.
In any case, what was done was done.
Even if he were to be hysterical now, it would only bring him shame.
Seeing this, Kai Sa’s heart stirred: ‘It seems. . . this Highness isn’t overly benevolent, but rather indifferent to other matters. . . ’
‘Top-tier research personnel seem to all have this kind of temperament. . . Excellent! ’
He immediately bowed: “Please guide your spaceship into the Black Dragon Glory, Ten Thousand and Sixty-Ninth Imperial Prince. We are about to depart and return to ‘Emperor Star’, where you will be received by His Majesty the Emperor and undergo your true enfeoffment! ”
Fang Xi nodded, ordering the Azure Dragon to enter the Black Dragon Glory.
Subsequently, the colossal Black Dragon swayed its head and tail, and abruptly vanished into the depths of the cosmos.
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Emperor Star!
As the imperial planet of the Lanikainia Empire, this planet was incredibly vast, its diameter reaching a full nine light-years. It had undergone various special modifications to maintain its stability, and was even equipped with a multitude of terrifying interstellar weapons.
Even the Eight Emperors of the Cosmic Sea would never dare to step foot in this starfield.
Outside Emperor Star, densely packed, were over nine thousand satellites in total, jointly forming Emperor Star’s first line of defense.
On this day.
The Black Dragon Glory, like a speck of dust, passed through line after line of defenses using the verification system on board, and docked outside a bronze palace.
Two rows of soldiers stood silently on either side, a vibrant red carpet laid out straight to the spaceship’s hatch.
Hiss!
As the hatch opened, soldiers, one after another, raised their weapons high and saluted in unison.
Fang Xi, dressed in animal skins, felt as though he were a primitive man who had just stumbled into modern society.
However, his expression remained unperturbed, and he walked forward, step by step, into the bronze palace.
“So strong! ”
Almost the moment the spaceship landed, his divine soul trembled slightly, sensing a terrifying presence within the bronze palace.
That bronze palace, crafted from countless high technologies and cosmic wonders, served not as protection, but as a seal!
Preventing that entity from casually leaking even a trace of its aura, which would cause countless deaths and injuries on Emperor Star!
Walking through the majestic palace gates, as far as Fang Xi's eyes could see, he saw boundless heavens and earth.
And at the heart of these vast heavens and earth, sat a figure over three hundred kilometers tall.
This figure wore magnificent robes, its blood-red long hair resembled a waterfall of blood, and the golden horn on its head was incredibly dazzling, like a blazing sun.
“I bestow upon you the name Kāya Phoenix! And enfeoff you as the Ten Thousand and Sixty-Ninth Imperial Prince of the Empire! ”
“I bestow upon you one hundred million Lanikainia Coins, and a Red Giant-level immortal as your guard and teacher. . . You must become strong as quickly as possible within ten thousand years. After ten thousand years, you will be sent to the frontier to fight against the Zerg and Star Beast races. . . ”
As His Majesty the Emperor spoke, waves of storms surged forth.
Fang Xi even suspected that if he weren’t a Satellite-level immortal, he might have been blown to death by the other party’s mere breath!
‘Damn it, is this the cruelty of the imperial family’s selection of offspring? To go to war after ten thousand years? ’
‘By the Phoenix clan’s lifespan, I’d still be a child. . . ’
Fang Xi grumbled internally.
“Do you have any other questions? ”
Perhaps his silence made His Majesty the Emperor somewhat concerned, so he spoke again.
“I prefer scientific research, and hope to browse the imperial archives. . . It would be best if I could join the Royal Academy of Sciences. ”
Fang Xi spoke.
“As a rare research talent within the imperial family, you may access the archives. As for the Royal Academy of Sciences, present your achievements first! ”
His Majesty the Emperor seemed to show no familial affection whatsoever; after all, he likely had countless children: “Now, you may withdraw. ”
“Yes, Your Majesty! ”
Fang Xi remained silent, bowed, and withdrew.
Just as he walked out of the palace, a metal ring on his wrist lit up:
[Ding, one hundred million Lanikainia Coins have been credited to your account! ]
[Ding, you have gained access to the ‘Royal Grand Library’! ]
[Ding, you have acquired property rights to Villa No. 1167 in the Blue Dragon District of Emperor Star! ]
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‘One hundred million Lanikainia Coins, not bad at all, worth more than two Starburst Ymirs. . . ’
Fang Xi chuckled inwardly.
Back then, Ymir's bounty was only 36 million!
‘My anonymous account should still be active; as long as I know the password, I can withdraw money from the Imperial Bank. . . ’
‘However, this preparation is clearly no longer necessary; that ‘Neutron Star Sword’ is still more useful. . . ’
He directly took flight, boarding his spaceship, and headed for Villa No. 1167 in the Blue Dragon District.
Evidently, this was his Imperial Prince’s residence.
Though called a district, the Blue Dragon District was actually much larger than an ordinary planet.
And the villas there were, in fact, metal castles.
In terms of scale and design, they were considerably better than the Light Tree Star office castle Fang Xi had seen.
After all, that was merely a rural area, hardly comparable to the imperial capital.
When Fang Xi’s spaceship landed on the pad, his AI automatically took over all of the castle’s permissions.
“Finally. . . ”
Fang Xi gazed at the magnificent castle, but a sigh escaped his heart.
Only two chapters today, apologies.
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