Chapter 162 The Federal Territory

The Free Competition Zone, another star cluster, territory of the Radiant Federation.

A fleet hovered in space, with a warship scale of about two million ships. The largest flagship was an Eternal Light, and around the fleet, two super-large mechanical metal rings encircled the area where the entire fleet was located, one horizontal and one vertical, perpendicular to each other.

These two super-large mechanical rings, even larger than stargates, were the strategic-level cosmic treasures of the Radiant Federation: the High-Dimensional Apocalypse Transporter.

The components of the mechanical rings were extremely precise, and a large number of engineering ships were docking with each segment of the rings, performing debugging and maintenance.

At the same time, on the bridge of the flagship, the assembled Super-A Grades of the Radiant Federation stood in a row in front of the portholes, looking out at the scene.

"They actually used this strategic-level equipment, it seems the upper echelons of the Federation really value this operation." A muscular, green-skinned, bald strongman said with emotion, a purple rune turban wrapped around his head.

This person was Wurml, nicknamed "Guts," a Radiant Super-A Grade martial artist. He was extremely skilled in qi and strength attacks, and was a mutated descendant of a Super-A Grade hereditary race, possessing superior martial arts talents. He stood with his hands behind his back, his posture as steady as a mountain, revealing the demeanor of a grandmaster.

"The unsealing of the Divine Scepter is at stake, it's worth investing huge resources to activate the High-Dimensional Apocalypse Transporter." Heidis said, "The Void Spirit side will definitely take action. When they do, and hold back Black Star's clone, we'll use the transporter to directly cut into the battlefield."

"That's right, the fleet brought another set of High-Dimensional Apocalypse Transporters. As long as we snatch Hela, we can teleport back, and the operation is complete."

The fleet commander waiting on the side spoke.

The Radiant Federation was different from the Void Spirit Religion. Their goal was to capture Hela alive and force Black Star to unseal the Divine Scepter. Because they had the High-Dimensional Apocalypse Transporter, the Radiants had a natural advantage. As long as they succeeded, they could quickly disengage.

The High-Dimensional Apocalypse Transporter could send people away, but not bring them back, so this fleet brought a second set of transporters and was equipped with a self-destruct device. As soon as the teleportation was complete, it would destroy itself to prevent anyone from taking it for research.

If the Divine Scepter could be unsealed, sacrificing a High-Dimensional Apocalypse Transporter was acceptable to the Radiants. Although it was expensive to build, a galactic civilization wasn't short of money. Having mastered this technology, it was not difficult to build, and the warehouse was full of High-Dimensional Apocalypse Transporters, giving the Radiants a terrifying strategic deterrent.

"It sounds simple, but although the fleet brought another set of transporters, the deployment, guidance, and charging of these links all take a lot of time, and there will definitely be interference during this period." A man in mechanical armor spoke. This person was Jack Goenitz, a Radiant Federation Super-A Grade Mecha Warrior.

"That's why we brought the fleet, many of which are unmanned ships, on the one hand, to speed up the deployment of the transporter, and on the other hand, to protect the transporter from interference. Also, Her Excellency Mornisa's mechanical legion is helping us, which is enough to cover our rear." Heidis said.

"Mm." A robot on the side nodded. This was the Mainframe clone of Mornisa, the Radiant Super-A Grade Mechanic. She brought a group of mechanical troops, who were the best choice for covering the rear, even if they were all destroyed, it wouldn't hurt.

"And don't forget, Black Star is a Virtual Mechanic, he can hack into our fleet."

"Rama and I will provide remote virtual defense assistance, and Radiant's Main Intelligence will also invest a lot of computing power to consolidate the firewall. Although Black Star is a Peak Super-A Grade, he can't break through our blockade while multitasking." Mornisa said.

Rama, in her words, was another Radiant Super-A Grade Virtual Mechanic, who guarded the quantum network all year round, protecting the Radiant's Main Intelligence database. He did not participate in the operation, but would provide remote virtual assistance.

"It's a pity that His Excellency Macnison is not participating in the operation. Otherwise, with him sitting in command, there would be no need to worry about Black Star's virtual intrusion." Heidis sighed.

At this time, Seraron, standing in the middle with his four arms crossed, snorted and said lightly: "Humph, Macnison isn't coming, and Olulu is far away in the Central Star Sea, so I'm leading the team this time. I don't care about the others, Black Star is mine. If the Void Spirits also want to stop us, I'll deal with the strongest one."

"Star Shatterer" Seraron, a Peak Super-A Grade Martial Artist, was the Super-A Grade leader of this Radiant operation, a member of the Ancient Ones.

On the other side, a polyhedral crystal floated in the air, the whole body was a deep blue, emitting mental fluctuations: "Leave the task of capturing Hela to me."

This was a crystal lifeform, named "Crystal Soul", a high-level combat force of the Radiants, a Super-A Grade Esper.

This time, the Radiants mobilized seven Super-A Grades – "Guts" Wurml, "Lone Wanderer" Jack Goenitz, "Mechanical Queen" Mornisa, Heidis, Crystal Soul, "Star Shatterer" Seraron, and the remotely assisting "Guardian" Rama.

The lineup was very strong, with one more combat force than the Void Spirits.

...

Gao Lu Star Cluster, Shining World, a branch of the Endless Financial Group, Sorokin's avatar stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows in the top floor office, looking at the dense meteor showers, which were the warp trails left by the ships coming and going.

This was an interstellar trade transfer station, located within the territory of the Black Star Army. Not far away was one of the stargate transportation hubs, which was very prosperous and could lead to the vicinity of the Black Star Palace.

"The show should be about to begin."

Sorokin narrowed his eyes and muttered to himself.

As an intermediary who passed information to the Radiants and the Void Spirits, he knew very well how the Hela's information would cause the two major civilizations to react. In his guess, the Void Spirits and the Radiants had a high probability of taking action.

He looked at the scenery while secretly calculating the possible situations in his mind.

"The Radiants have the High-Dimensional Apocalypse Transporter, occupying the initiative. They have always liked to plan before acting, and will probably patiently wait for the Void Spirits to act first. Macnison probably won't participate in the operation, and Seraron is most likely to take action. As for the Void Spirits, whether it's Ksuye or Sun Hunter leading the team, I'm afraid they'll all be holding back… Heh, the Council of Gods really has influenced a lot of people, Black Star."

Just as he was pondering, a magic portal suddenly appeared in the room, and a figure walked out, standing behind Sorokin, and pinched the portal closed with a backhand.

Sensing the magic fluctuations, Sorokin turned around and looked at the person, with a polite false smile on his face.

"You're here, Your Excellency Traveler."

The visitor was a humanoid creature with a gray-white complexion, no nose, crystal yellow eyes, and bewitching vertical pupils. His head was covered with messy gray long hair, wearing a golden hair hoop, his palms had only three fingers, holding a twisted branch-like staff, wearing a brown hooded robe, looking dusty.

Traveler, a Super-A Grade mage, traveled through sub-dimensions all year round, rarely appeared in the outside world, ostensibly a neutral Super-A Grade, but actually maintained an unclear relationship with multiple galactic-level civilizations. He also attended the Council of Gods before, taciturn and very inconspicuous.

"The Galactic Alliance hired me to come and help you." Traveler paused and stared at Sorokin with interest, "Interesting, what deal did you reach with the Galactic Alliance that you want me to actively challenge Black Star?"

"Some things are happening, and if I'm not mistaken, the Radiants and the Void Spirits will attack Hela in the near future. At that time, I hope you will go to the Black Star Palace and challenge Black Star by name." Sorokin smiled faintly.

He secretly contacted the Galactic Alliance, revealed a little bit of information, reached a new deal, and prepared to get involved.

"Oh, you mean…"

"That's right, you come to challenge, if Black Star accepts, even if he can multitask using the Mainframe clone, the clone's combat power will be severely reduced, and it will be difficult to take care of Hela. If he doesn't accept, it means that his main body may not be in the home camp. You need to fight with Dragon Emperor Ames. As far as I know, he and Ames are very close. In this way, there will be one more place where Black Star needs support... In any case, Black Star can be contained."

Traveler listened silently, and slowly said: "You seem to want to promote the success of the actions of the two major civilizations, what are the benefits for you?"

"Hela's existence is a threat, and I believe that most Super-A Grades don't want to see such a person alive." Sorokin chuckled, "Besides, even if she joins a civilization, she will choose the Empire, which is even more threatening to your galactic civilizations."

"It's more than that." Traveler disagreed, "You brought in the galactic civilizations, there must be a bigger goal."

"Hehe, well, it's okay to tell you." Sorokin narrowed his eyes, "Do you think the upper echelons of the Radiants and the Void Spirits are making such a big move just for Hela alone? No, no, Hela is just an inducement, another important reason is the recent Council of Gods."

"Oh?" Traveler's eyes moved.

"Think about it, what will Black Star's reaction be if the Radiants and the Void Spirits send Super-A Grades to do this kind of thing? Another intention of the Radiants and the Void Spirits is to provoke infighting among the Super-A Grades. If successful, the Council of Gods will exist in name only…" Sorokin curled the corners of his mouth, "I even boldly guess that the Radiants or the Void Spirits can't wait to leave one or two Super-A Grade allies' lives in this operation, and use the grudges between Super-A Grades to prevent them from uniting."

Traveler frowned, "It won't be, the situation is not that bad."

"Heh, who knows, I have learned a truth from my long life... Don't really think that you are an irreplaceable character for advanced civilizations."

Sorokin was noncommittal.

Traveler stared at him and said slowly: "Then what about you? You are also a member of the Super-A Grade class, but you are not on the same front as them."

"Aren't you the same?"

"I have a good reason, but you are a neutral guy."

"Hehe, if I have to say it, I don't like the idea of individual power supreme. I am a businessman, I believe in the collective, I believe in the market."

Sorokin smiled meaningfully: "No matter how strong the Super-A Grades are, they are only individuals. Only diversified civilizations can make the cold universe prosperous. Civilization is the cornerstone of society and the protagonist of the universe. We, these out-of-spec individuals, are just dispensable parts of interstellar society. If we didn't exist, the world might be more peaceful and prosperous.

The privileges that the Super-A Grades have are already big enough. If they don't know how to be content and have to reach out to the areas we shouldn't touch, it will only cause new turmoil in the universe. I don't want this to happen. The fewer Super-A Grades in the universe, the better."

Traveler was a little surprised, "I thought you only had making money in your eyes, but I didn't expect you to have such a side."

"You can understand me as a guardian who maintains the balance of the universe."

Sorokin turned around, suddenly paused, and added:

"...Of course, I still have to make money."

...

Somewhere in the Emerald Star Cluster, Han Xiao's hidden spaceship, the mechanical workshop.

"Chaos Hidden Energy Carrier, seventeenth test."

A silver-red mechanical body stood on the test bench. The cylindrical container for Chaos Hidden Energy was fixed above the mechanical body by four mechanical arms, and dense transmission wires connected the container and the carrier.

Phillip sat on Han Xiao's shoulder, and reported in a milky voice: "The carrier self-check is complete, buzz, the condition is excellent, the Chaos Hidden Energy is well-behaved, the connection has been activated, should we start energy conversion."

Han Xiao nodded, "Let's start."

As soon as he finished speaking, the instrument started, and the Chaos Hidden Energy in the container became active, and quickly poured into the mechanical carrier along the transmission wires.

Buzz!

The mechanical carrier suddenly vibrated, and its eyes suddenly lit up with red light, becoming more and more dazzling. The machine was vibrating at a high frequency, bearing the load of the Primitive Psychic Energy Body.

Han Xiao stared at the mechanical carrier, and his Mechanical Senses were fully released, observing every detail of the test.

In his eyes, the violent Chaos Hidden Energy was gradually constrained by the carrier, and began to merge with the special conversion parts in the machine. The function of this part was similar to the host's cells, and it was used to accommodate and refine the Chaos Hidden Energy.

After a long time, the last bit of Chaos Hidden Energy also integrated into the carrier.

Whoosh!

The machine suddenly released a circle of light red shock waves, stirring up a gale in the room.

"Fusion complete, buzz, synchronization rate 72%, compatibility 75%, machine load 41%..." Phillip reported a large number of parameters.

"Finally succeeded." Han Xiao's face was filled with joy.

Before, the carrier couldn't even do the first step of fusion, but now it has finally become one with the Chaos Hidden Energy. Although it still needs to be optimized, it has already made a good start and can be put into combat.

Building a mechanical carrier for Primitive Psychic Energy is different from building other mechanical soldiers. The technical requirements are very precise. Not only must it integrate the Chaos Hidden Energy, but it must also prevent it from taking control of the body.

Fortunately, Han Xiao got Evans' cell sample, which saved him 99% of the detours.

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