Global Era of Star Trekking

Chapter 1828: Chapter 889: The 5th Torch Empire (Part 2)

"That just happens to be my idea as well!"

As he spoke, the Galaxy Captain known as Tan Jiwen wasted no time. He maneuvered his Star River Ship, leading half of the fleet as they charged out, swiftly breaking formation and shooting towards the far end of the starry sky.

Upon seeing this, another Galaxy Captain’s face turned cold.

"Fleet, heed my order, full speed ahead!"

In the next moment, this half of the fleet also accelerated to their limits, with the two forces racing towards the designated Star Domain one after the other.

"Ha, it’s just luck that you’ve contributed a component, otherwise, why would your Heavenly Eagle Tan Family dare to touch this Lanikea River System Cluster? And you want to compete with my Yanhuang Consortium for glory?"

"Soon, it will be the day His Majesty Emperor Song formally establishes the Fifth Empire. My Yanhuang Consortium must present the most unique gift!"

...

Compared to this Extreme Star River Captain from the Yanhuang Consortium, the eyes of Tan Jiwen from the Heavenly Eagle Tan Family also flickered with uncertainty.

As one of the Immortal Giant Forces of the Chi Yu Divine Dynasty, the Heavenly Eagle Tan Family’s strength is not considered strong among the Immortal Giants, ranking only in the middle to lower levels.

This time, due to their contribution of a component for the All Heaven Six Harmonies Reincarnation Array, the Heavenly Eagle Tan Family not only reaped considerable benefits in the six Chaos Cities of the Chaos Divine Land, but they are also now able to share a piece of the pie in the Lanikea River System Cluster that was previously dominated by the Dragon Spine Song Family and supplemented by the Four Great Empires.

However, to have lasted through the ages, the Heavenly Eagle Tan Family certainly does not lack wise individuals. They are well aware that a single accidental contribution is not sufficient for the family to progress further; only Mythical Power guarantees long-lasting prosperity.

However, the Tan Family patriarch only recently became a Senior Hyperdimensional Captain, still far from a Mythical Immortal Ship, leaving only the path of Mythical Enslaved Creatures.

The first time they exchanged for a Mixed Elemental Infinite Pill, they failed, but if given another chance, he believes the family will not miss out again.

"This time, contributing a gift will be the stepping stone to securing a second Mixed Elemental Infinite Pill, and it cannot be missed."

"Additionally, it’s said that His Majesty Emperor Song’s legitimate heir is interested in discussing marriage after this imperial founding ceremony, though it’s unclear if it’s true..."

...

The two fleets raced like starlit leopards in the night, vying to pounce on their common prey—that remote Star Domain concealing the last stronghold of rebel Alien Race forces.

Stardust rapidly retreated around the hulls, with the roar of engines tearing through ancient silence.

Within the flagship of the Yanhuang Consortium fleet, the Extreme Star River Captain maintained a stern expression, continuously issuing commands:

"Activate the ’Teleportation Interference Force Field’ preparation module; they mustn’t be allowed to complete a spatial blockade first. All warship secondary cannons start charging. Once within range, initiate saturation strikes without waiting for further orders!"

Meanwhile, Tan Jiwen from the Heavenly Eagle Tan Family’s eyes shone decisively:

"Activate ’Void Stealth’ mode to avoid standard detection; run ’Eagle Eye’ radar at full power to lock onto the Alien Race’s hidden base coordinates. Elite assault fleet, prepare to execute the ’Decapitation’ tactic, directly targeting the enemy’s command center upon engagement!"

They all knew, eliminating this rebel force was not the ultimate goal; it was the process, efficiency, and unique spoils of war that would best demonstrate their value to the upcoming Fifth Empire and His Majesty Emperor Song.

After all, this is the last Fire Seed of an advanced civilization spanning hundreds of thousands of years; they surely possess Civilization Background Level treasures that could attract the attention of the newly ascended Emperor Song.

Almost simultaneously, the vanguards of both fleets arrived at the perimeter of the target Star Domain.

[High-intensity energy reaction detected!]

[Alien Race fleet assembly spotted!]

[Space fluctuation anomaly, possible space jump detected!]

The piercing alarms echoed within the flagships on both sides.

"Deploy the interference force field!"

"Assault fleet, attack!"

Without any hesitation, without even tactical communication, the fleets from different forces displayed stunning coordination (or competition-driven efficiency), with one blocking the starry sky to prevent enemy escape, and the other acting as the blade, thrusting directly into the enemy’s core.

Powerful energy beams instantly illuminated the still Star Domain, with explosions like festive fireworks yet filled with a sense of destruction.

The Alien Race rebels clearly did not expect their hidden base to be exposed, and the hastily organized defense lines appeared fragile in the face of elite fleets from the two major forces.

The battle was almost completely one-sided.

The Yanhuang Consortium fleet’s extensive firepower washed over the Alien Race warship formations, showcasing the venerable consortium’s formidable strength and dominance.

Meanwhile, the Heavenly Eagle Tan Family fleet appeared more agile and cunning, with assault ships flitting through the battlefield like ghosts, accurately targeting and destroying one Alien Race command ship after another, demonstrating high tactical execution efficiency and impressive military prowess.

Though no formal cooperation existed, an invisible tactical synergy led to the swift collapse of the rebel resistance.

Tan Jiwen stood at the starship’s main control platform, his sharp gaze scanning the star chart of the battlefield until he noticed a particularly unusual warship at the rear of the Alien Race fleet attempting to quietly withdraw towards an unsealed spatial fissure.

"Trying to flee?" he sneered, "Lock onto that special warship; it must be carrying someone important or... a special ’gift’!"

Almost simultaneously, the Yanhuang Consortium’s flagship also identified the anomaly.

"Stop it!" The Yanhuang Consortium’s captain’s eyes gleamed intensely.

In an instant, the previously somewhat "harmonious" competitive atmosphere, due to effective enemy elimination, sharply intensified.

Several powerful energy beams and spatial confinement force fields enveloped the strange warship attempting to escape.

Bang!

The shield of the peculiar warship flickered violently but ultimately could not withstand the focused fire of both elite fleets, shattering with a roar.

Yet, its hull appeared incredibly resilient, not disintegrating immediately but merely slowing down, as its surface began to shimmer with an obscure, ancient rune in a last bid to struggle.

"Capture it!" Tan Jiwen ordered.

"Seize control!" The Yanhuang Consortium was equally determined.

Both sides’ rapidly approaching warships nearly collided around the target, as competitive tension filled the air.

Ultimately, it was a Star Destroyer from the Heavenly Eagle Tan Family that, thanks to superior maneuverability and a touch of luck, first projected a high-intensity super alloy capture net, layer upon layer ensnaring the now-powerless peculiar warship.

"Target captured!" came the report under Tan Jiwen’s command.

The Yanhuang Consortium’s captain’s face darkened but quickly regained composure, casually stating:

"Clear the remaining enemies, and tally the combat losses and spoils."

He knew that further contention was meaningless at this point. Despite only Tan Family and Yanhuang Consortium personnel in the fleet, it was no secret that the Five Great Superforces constantly monitored all battles throughout the River System Communities.

If they dared to engage in internal strife during external expansion or warfare, the highest tribunal of the Five Heavenly Pillar Forces would promptly intervene, and no one would walk away unscathed.

After a brief cleanup of the battlefield, the battle spoils from this encirclement were swiftly cataloged.

Amidst the Heavenly Eagle Tan Family fleet’s command chat, Tan Jiwen’s eyes shone with barely concealed radiance as he viewed the freshly uploaded loot list from his family.

His gaze was fixed on the highest value item at the top of the list, having already earmarked it as the family’s greatest leverage for future trade of the Mixed Elemental Infinite Pill.

In contrast, the Yanhuang Consortium’s luck was far less favorable. Although they had gathered many good items among their spoils, they fell far short of impressing a Mythical Immortal Captain.

PS: Open to suggestions for the name of the Fifth Empire. Currently torn between two options.

Dragon Spine Divine Dynasty, New Song Dynasty.

Any ideas, dear readers?