Soon, an application approval message popped up.

"Esteemed warrior, your request to dock has been approved. Please dock your ship at Port 18. The Kidora Fortress will open a designated recreation area for you to rest, participate in activities, and receive missions. Please note that this planetary fortress is under special military jurisdiction. Do not enter non-public areas without authorization, or you will face severe charges and punishment."

"Boss, the application's approved. Let's log in."

Zhang Hao was also a little excited.

Several hours later.

The Shadow, guided by the Kidora Planetary Fortress, landed in the designated port area.

Various ships were docked all around.

Logically, Su Mo's Shadow should have been among the first to arrive, given its speed.

However, Su Mo deliberately had Zhang Hao slow down, so they didn't arrive too early. As a result, besides the ships of various countries, many independent ships had also arrived.

Soon, Su Mo led Qian Chengxue and the others off the ship.

Many people were disembarking from the surrounding ships, representing various countries, some in military uniforms and others in mechanical armor, creating a lively scene.

In the distance, rows of IV-generation pure mechanical mechas—Night Guards—marked with the Star Ring symbol patrolled, preventing any disturbances.

At this moment, a virtual prompt box appeared before everyone.

"Please proceed to the F District Administrative Hall. Once a sufficient number of personnel have gathered, mission assignments and briefings will commence, and mission trackers will be issued."

Everyone glanced at the prompt and headed towards the designated area.

"Boss, what's the Star Ring City up to? Aren't they supposed to be in a hurry? Why are they bothering with all this?"

Sun Duo Xiang asked with some confusion.

"Not sure, we'll find out when we get there. But this time, the Star Ring City has gathered too many people, a mixed bag. Everyone, keep a low profile."

Su Mo didn't think too much about it.

"Understood!"

...

So, Su Mo and the others followed the crowd forward.

They first arrived at a series of exposed metal grid areas and stood in them. Light screens appeared around the grids, enclosing them. Then, the grids began to descend.

At first, Su Mo and the others didn't feel much, just thought it was quite advanced.

But as the grid platform descended deeper and deeper.

Su Mo and the others couldn't help but twitch.

Qian Chengxue lowered her voice and said to Su Mo,

"We've descended at least several thousand meters."

"Yeah, the defense is no joke."

Su Mo also sincerely admired it. No wonder it was called a Level 6 Fortress by the Mocker-Devourer. Even without the energy barrier, the armor alone was probably enough to withstand most attacks.

After a long time, the grid platform landed at the bottom.

A long corridor appeared before them.

Su Mo led Qian Chengxue and the others forward. Special electronic eyes were embedded in the metal walls at the top of the corridor.

These eyes were constantly scanning everyone, verifying their identities.

Su Mo felt a little uncomfortable, as if he were being watched by countless eyes, but he suppressed this feeling.

Soon, they reached the end of the corridor, and the scene before them suddenly opened up.

They arrived at a huge circular hall.

The hall was bustling with noise, gathering hundreds of thousands of people, all representatives of various forces participating in the mission.

As soon as Su Mo and the others entered, people nearby couldn't help but turn to look at them.

However, most people just glanced and turned away, because not many people actually recognized them.

Su Mo looked out over the entire hall and noticed that twelve areas were relatively empty, with people consciously keeping their distance and making room.

The people standing in those twelve areas were none other than the high-ranking personnel of the Twelve Nations.

One country among them was particularly conspicuous, attracting countless gazes. They had only brought a little over a hundred people, and each of them wore a special black cloak, completely concealing themselves, with a special symbol on the cloak.

"Boss, aren't those people from the Immortal Empire? It's my first time seeing them, but it's a pity. Why are they covering themselves up so much? Are they afraid of being seen?"

Sun Duo Xiang said gossiping.

"Alright, just take a look and don't say anything. Be careful what you say. That country is not easy to deal with. Their citizens aren't very active on the Star Ring Forum."

Su Mo cautiously reminded him.

"Okay, I won't look at them. Then, can we see who's leading the Federation? Boss, aren't you curious who's piloting the Star Destroyer-Phantom Flower?"

Sun Duo Xiang winked at Su Mo.

Su Mo sighed helplessly; this guy was still so gossipy. Of course, despite the complaints, he still followed Sun Duo Xiang's gaze.

They immediately saw the extremely hot-bodied Tia and Jiang Hanqiu.

"Jiang Hanqiu?"

Su Mo was slightly stunned; he didn't expect to see her here. And looking at the military uniform she was wearing, it seemed like she was quite high-ranking.

"Wow, a beauty, Boss, look quickly. The Federation's leader this time seems to be a super beauty. That figure is definitely top-notch; I give her a full score."

Sun Duo Xiang was almost drooling.

"Alright, wipe your mouth."

Su Mo鄙视地吐槽道.

Just then, Su Mo suddenly noticed that Qian Chengxue's eyes were a little off; she kept staring in one direction.

Su Mo followed Qian Chengxue's gaze.

In the southwest area.

He saw Xiao Jie wearing a V-generation mechanical armor, a big smile on his face, accompanying Duke Dan Luer of the De Mun Empire.

He was surrounded by a crowd of generals and nobles, like a star being worshiped by the moon.

It was obvious that after Xiao Jie defected to the Imperial Army, he was doing extremely well.

Qian Chengxue's cold eyes stared fixedly at Xiao Jie, a chilling killing intent flashing through them. Although Liu Mei had betrayed her, in Qian Chengxue's eyes, Xiao Jie was the culprit.

If it weren't for Xiao Jie's seduction, how could she have betrayed her? No matter what, they were sisters who had grown up together, and she knew better than anyone what kind of person Liu Mei was.

Moreover, Liu Mei had been missing for so long; she should already be dead at Xiao Jie's hands.

At this moment, Su Mo reached out and took Qian Chengxue's hand, saying in a low voice, "Don't be angry yet. This is not the place to make a move, and the timing is not right. There will be serious consequences for acting here. Don't worry, I'll deal with Xiao Jie."

Qian Chengxue came back to her senses and said with a hint of apology, "Sorry, I've caused you trouble."

"It's no trouble at all. What he did is not just as simple as Liu Mei's matter. Look at how close he is to the De Mun Empire's high-ranking officials. It seems that the Black Obsidian's return and the Blue Whale's attack were most likely his doing. I'll settle all the scores with him one by one."

A trace of sternness flashed through Su Mo's calm eyes. In his heart, he had already sentenced the other party to death.

It's just that now is not the time to act.