Chapter 1079: The Spectacle
Chapter 1079: The Spectacle
Inside the spaceship.
Fang Xi reclined on a soft sofa, a wine glass swaying in his hand.
On the virtual screen before him, a host with two faces and four arms was presenting the empire's crushing defeat in the Northern Frontier.
Through quantum communication, scene after scene of live reports floated before the eyes of every viewer in the empire.
Endless wreckage of spaceships scattered across the cosmos. . .
Terrifying energy currents. . .
And the corpses of countless imperial soldiers. . .
“. . . The Northern Frontier has fallen, and we have lost the great Imperial Marshal — A Sa Fang Si, Your Excellency! ”
The Luo Ye Star System is not only powerful, but it’s also only one star system away from Emperor Star!
“The losses. . . are actually this heavy? ”
Watching the host report a series of personnel and material losses, Fang Xi couldn't help but feel a little amazed.
Of course, he was even more astonished that the Emperor had not imposed information control, allowing this news to be broadcast.
‘Perhaps it’s because the Zerg have already pushed deep into our territory, making it impossible to conceal anymore? ’
Fang Xi deduced a reason in his mind.
“This time, I hear His Majesty the Emperor is furious. . . ”
Wen Ge said, “The empire requires new troop replenishment, and thus, Your Highness faces a slight risk. . . ”
“After all, I’m just a small fry. . . ”
Fang Xi chuckled, having already guessed the reason.
As an insignificant figure, it was good to be able to avoid many turbulent conflicts.
But the drawback was that when the tide of the era arrived, there was nowhere to hide!
“What does Your Highness intend to do? If you wish to cultivate connections and gain exemption from this conscription, preparations must begin now. . . ”
Wen Ge inquired.
“Let’s wait a bit longer. . . ”
Fang Xi had his own plans.
After all, he had been diligently cultivating here for many years and would soon break through to the Red Giant-level. Once he advanced to the Red Giant-level, his strength would be considered moderate among the more than ten thousand princes and princesses!
When strength increased, power and status could greatly rise!
It could be said that once one became a Red Giant-level immortal, the treatment was completely different.
It was precisely because he possessed this trump card that he could now sit securely on the fishing platform.
“However. . . Imperial Marshal — A Sa Fang Si, he seemed to be a Black Hole Immortal, right? He was actually left on the front line? ”
Fang Xi was a little surprised, and at the same time, very interested in the powerful individuals or weapons capable of killing a Black Hole Immortal.
Wen Ge gave a wry smile: “As a prince’s personal guard commander, I do have some connections with the intelligence department and know more inside information. . . The death of His Excellency A Sa Fang Si was indeed a major event that no one could have predicted. It’s said his death enraged His Majesty the Emperor, who ordered a thorough investigation into traitors. . . ”
“Traitors? ” Fang Xi wasn’t too surprised by this: “Did His Excellency the Marshal die from betrayal? ”
“If it were merely that, it wouldn’t be much. After all, the Zerg Queen’s mind control abilities are too strong. . . A few traitors appearing is inevitable. ”
Wen Ge said with a wry smile: “The crucial point is. . . the Royal Academy of Science’s top-secret information was leaked, and the Universe Wonder Weapon we were developing was actually deployed by the Zerg first. . . ”
“Universe Wonder Weapon? ”
Fang Xi was a little surprised.
“Indeed, the cosmos is vast and boundless, and some dangers can injure or even cause Black Hole Immortals to perish. . . The Royal Academy of Science has always had research topics in this area, calling them ‘Universe Wonder Weapons. ’ Only recently have they made groundbreaking progress, capable of guiding the energy flow between two galaxy clusters to form terrifying cosmic tides. . . ”
Wen Ge shook his head: “It’s just a pity. . . that it wasn’t used on the Zerg or cosmic beasts. . . but on our own people. ”
“From the looks of it, this traitor holds a very high position. . . ”
Fang Xi was slightly amazed, but that was all.
This kind of Universe Wonder Weapon required guiding the power of cosmic spectacles, with extremely demanding environmental and other conditions, which didn’t align with his needs.
It could be said that the Imperial Marshal this time was completely unprepared, which led to him being entrapped. . .
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“Disgrace! The great defeat in the North is an absolute disgrace to the empire! ”
“We must fight back immediately! Purge the Zerg! ”
Emperor Star.
Inside the magnificent open-air gladiator arena.
A U Hou clansman with black horns on his head stood on the stage, shouting himself hoarse.
The audience below echoed his cries, their eyes gleaming with bloodthirsty light.
“Your Highness Sa Tuo. . . ”
Inside the gladiator arena’s private boxes, all the important figures bowed in unison.
Some were directors of major corporations on Emperor Star, some were from various cosmic mercenary organizations, and even the arena’s managers.
For unknown reasons, they had all been captivated by Sa Tuo and submitted to his command.
At this moment, Sa Tuo, with a few of his siblings, held a wine glass and coldly watched the scene.
After a long while, a smile curved at his lips: “Good. . . The people’s will can be used. ”
“Is Your Highness Sa Tuo truly preparing to actively join the military? You are still young, and within your ten-thousand-year protection period. . . ”
An old man with white hair, golden scales on his face, and clad in a dark tailcoat, expressed some concern: “On the battlefield, even Red Giant-level Immortals can perish. . . ”After all, even the Imperial Marshal, a Black Hole Immortal, had died previously.
“My mind is made up. To contend for the throne, I must have military achievements! ”
Sa Tuo finished the wine in his glass, a confident smile appearing on his face: “What’s more. . . I’m about to advance to Neutron Star Immortal. ”
At these words, everyone around him felt a chill in their hearts.
This prince’s cultivation talent was indeed rarely seen in the imperial family for countless years, far surpassing that of his siblings!
“Now that I’m actively joining the military, I’m sure to make a good impression on Father Emperor. . . ”
Sa Tuo smiled faintly: “What’s more, if even I, ranked ten thousand and seventy, am going to the battlefield, what about those ahead of me? ”
He inexplicably thought of Ka Ya and the few other princes and princesses who had rejected him.
Did these people think that while they were in their ‘novice period,’ he couldn’t touch them?
Too naive!
With his current influence, bullying a few princes and princesses without backing was as easy as picking something from his pocket!
Especially those Satellite-level and Planetary-level ones. . .
Sa Tuo was very clear about how iron-blooded his Father Emperor was, only recognizing the law of the jungle and survival of the fittest.
Princes of Red Giant-level Immortals naturally held the power to participate in court meetings, and even to petition His Majesty the Emperor.
But below the Red Giant-level, there was nothing!
Even if he knew he forcibly conscripted a few unlucky princes, Father Emperor might not react at all!
‘Perfect, this time I’ll just. . . ’
Suddenly, a communication rang out.
“Hm? ”
Sa Tuo glanced at it, discovering it was a message from his subordinate.
“Ka Ya. . . He. . . actually broke through to the Red Giant-level? Wasn’t he the good-for-nothing from the Gaia system? How is this possible? ! ”
The next moment, his expression turned somewhat ferocious, and a terrifying aura swept across the arena.
Those important figures, normally high and mighty in the cosmos, immediately lowered their heads, not daring to utter a single word.
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Blue Dragon District, Villa No. 569.
The seven hundred and twenty-sixth princess, Xing Sha Feng Ni Ke Si, stood before a red-haired, single-horned prince, her expression filled with respect.
Her attitude was not like one towards an older brother, but rather a subordinate facing a superior!
“Sa Tuo is preparing to join the military? ”
The sixth prince, Zuo Luo Feng Ni Ke Si, had a square face and exuded a rich sense of majesty, much like His Majesty the Emperor.
After pondering for a moment, he slowly shook his head: “Sa Tuo is merely a minor threat. The empire’s true major concerns are still the Zerg and cosmic beasts, as well as the traitors within the Royal Academy of Science. . . ”
“The Universe Wonder Weapon consumed a massive imperial budget, and yet, just as it was nearing success, a large amount of its data was stolen, causing research to halt. . . and it was instead used by the Zerg first. . . ”
Xing Sha also felt a little incredible: “Why would the traitors in the Royal Academy of Science help the Zerg? ”
“Do you really think this is something one or two spies could accomplish? ”
Zuo Luo looked at Xing Sha, feeling somewhat disappointed: “The Universe Wonder Weapon involved tens of thousands of imperial factories providing high-precision, cutting-edge equipment, tens of thousands of researchers, and was spearheaded by several academicians from the Royal Academy of Science, including Father Emperor’s siblings and even his uncles! ”
“Could such a massive project be stolen by one or two people? Unless the entire department collectively defected, it’s absolutely impossible. . . ”
Zuo Luo shook his head.
“That is to say. . . ”
Xing Sha trembled slightly, not knowing what she had thought of.
“Father Emperor has been in the position of Universe Great Emperor for far too long. . . ”
Zuo Luo suddenly let out a long breath: “To break through beyond the Black Hole Immortal realm, he has suppressed various factions. . . and he has implemented strict high-pressure rule within the territories, accumulating much discontent. . . This time, I’m afraid some people are secretly forcing his hand. . . Even within the imperial family, many do not wish to see Father Emperor advance beyond the Black Hole realm. ”
As soon as these words left his mouth, Xing Sha’s expression changed drastically.
After a long while, she gave a wry smile: “If that’s the case, what can we do? ”
“A great imperial upheaval is imminent. . . internal strife and external threats. . . Xing Sha, we must be prepared to shoulder our responsibilities. ”
Zuo Luo slowly rose, donned a magnificent cloak, and walked out of Xing Sha’s castle.
Watching the tail flame of his departing spaceship, Xing Sha’s expression was somewhat dazed: “Prepare, shoulder responsibilities? Could it be that Father Emperor. . . ? ”
She gave a bitter smile, suppressed the numerous conjectures in her heart, returned to her castle, and forced herself into work, beginning to handle various affairs, hoping to forget these matters through exhaustion.
“Sa Tuo has swayed another company to his side? And one of the top ten thousand enterprises in the empire? Hmm, worth paying attention to. . . ”
“The Forty-fourth Prince has been appointed Vice-Marshal? That’s good news; let him go teach Sa Tuo a lesson. . . ”
“The Lynch Mercenary Group has declared bankruptcy. . . Damn it, this year’s income will be even less. . . ”
Xing Sha went through the reports one by one, until the last one, her eyes suddenly widening: “What? Ka Ya. . . he actually broke through to the Red Giant-level again? How many years has it been? ! ”
“Hm? And he’s still procuring Gaia system equipment. Could he be so lucky as to succeed in one go? What kind of damned luck is this? ! ”
“Who put such important news at the very end? ! ”
Xing Sha immediately felt a surge of anger, then remembered that the person was herself. . .
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