The Seventh Base

Capítulo 1187: Chapter 232: Conversation (2)

However, Vera sometimes self-mockingly notes that now, it’s her junior brother Xu Mo who guides her.

After the battle ended, the two left, and Vera saw a message, then called back.

Xu Mo walked quietly on one side. Vera glanced at Xu Mo’s side, then hung up the communicator and spoke, “Xu Mo.”

“Senior Sister,” Xu Mo looked at Vera.

“You should know the Church came to the Mystic God Temple, right?” Vera O’Brien asked.

“I know.” Xu Mo nodded.

“This Church is really arrogant, daring to come to the Mystic God Temple to demand people. They seem to forget that this is the O’Brian Republic,” Vera said coldly. In the eyes of the Church, do all the major planets in the universe belong to them?

“You’ll get used to it.” Xu Mo said. The Church coming to the Mystic God Temple to demand people is indeed a bit ridiculous.

“They also went to the O’Brian Palace,” Vera O’Brien said.

“To meet the leader?” Xu Mo asked.

“Yes.” Vera nodded. “My father didn’t pay them any mind. He asked if you have time. If you do, he’ll meet you at the O’Brian Palace.”

“The leader’s intention?” Xu Mo showed a bit of a different expression.

“Last time you killed Rodrigo, although the Hall Master declared you as the successor of the Mystic God Temple, there are still some hidden dangers. If my father personally summons you, Rodrigo’s family will certainly not dare to do anything to you in the future,” Vera O’Brien said.

“Alright.” Xu Mo nodded. “Senior Sister, I’ll follow your arrangements.”

“Then prepare today, and I’ll accompany you there tomorrow,” Vera O’Brien said.

The next day, Xu Mo arrived at the O’Brian Palace.

But this time, Osman O’Brian did not meet Xu Mo in the main hall, but in Osman O’Brian’s study.

There were many bookshelves here, very spacious, with a central rest area that could also host guests.

When Xu Mo and Vera O’Brien arrived, Osman O’Brian was reading by the bookshelves.

“Father.” Vera O’Brien called out.

Osman O’Brian turned around, and Xu Mo bowed and said, “Leader.”

This was the second time Xu Mo had seen the leader of the O’Brian Republic. Compared to the first summons, this time felt more natural and comfortable.

Perhaps there was also a psychological reason. Last time, Heath O’Brien died at his hands, and everyone was worried Osman O’Brian would be furious; thus, they all felt anxious. But in the end, O’Brian praised the cultivators of the Mystic God Temple and awarded Xu Mo the Republic Brave Medal.

And this time, Osman O’Brian’s summons in the study felt more approachable, not as stern as last time.

“Vera, seat Xu Mo.” Osman O’Brian said with a smile.

Vera nodded and led Xu Mo to the sofa.

Osman O’Brian continued reading for a while, then came over to sit opposite Xu Mo and placed the book aside.

Xu Mo glanced at the book cover.

Emperor!

This made Xu Mo feel a bit strange. Was the protagonist of this book ‘Zero’s father? The ruler of the Silver Star Empire, the Emperor?

“Have you read this book?” Osman O’Brian looked at Xu Mo and asked.

“No.” Xu Mo shook his head.

“This was compiled by a historian from the Silver Star Empire era, recording the deeds of the most legendary figures in the universe, including some exploits of the founder of the Silver Star Empire, the Emperor, though outsiders ultimately catch only a glimpse. But it’s well-written. I’ve read it several times, and each time I read it, I still feel my heart stirred.”

Osman O’Brian said this about two legendary figures from different times. One ruled the known universe and founded the Silver Star Empire; the other created the O’Brian Republic.

“It is said that before the era of the Silver Star Empire, the universe was loose sand, chaotic, with endless strife between major planets lasting for thousands of years, until this legendary figure appeared, ruled the universe, founded an empire, ended the chaos, unified currency and language, so that even in today’s era, different planets and races can communicate without obstacles. Were it not for his disappearance, the empire could have continued.”

“Xu Mo, you’re young, born in a civilized era, so you probably don’t feel this deeply.” Osman O’Brian said with a smile. “I went through the complete chaotic era after the empire collapsed. Hundreds of years of universal darkness and turmoil, with planets destroyed and countless people dying in wars, war and famine everywhere. Back then, I swore to resurrect the civilization of the empire era. However, due to limited ability, I only unified the territory of the O’Brian Republic.”

“And now, the O’Brian Republic is once again ravaged by war. You haven’t experienced it, so you might not imagine the harshness of a war planet, and this war’s duration is unknown, as the universe starts to stir again.”

Xu Mo listened quietly. He certainly knew what war was like; he experienced the Underworld, Byron Star’s war, and visualized the scenes of war planets through different vessels.

Civilization is relative. The civilization in the universe cannot reach every corner.

War is the eternal theme.

Even in his past life, opening the history of humanity was like a bloody war history. It wasn’t until modern times that a civilized era was reached, but even so, absolute civilization is unattainable.

“Our greatest advantage as humans is intelligence, which lets us rule over other races in the universe and become dominators. Our greatest disadvantage is also being too intelligent. Each person has independent thoughts, along with selfishness, ambition, and greed, making unity impossible, which directly led to the empire’s collapse and the era of turmoil.”

“All along, I’ve held great respect for the Mystic God Temple. The Mystic God Temple is a pure Cultivation Holy Land, not wildly ambitious like other forces. However, the Mystic God Temple might be too pure; sometimes we can’t choose our stance. Not long ago, the Church’s Red-clothed Archbishop approached me to stir relations between us and the Mystic God Temple.”

“Father…” Beside him, Vera wanted to speak, but Osman O’Brian said, “Vera, I know what you want to say. No one knows better than me what kind of force the Church is. But now the Church has infiltrated every corner of the universe. It can be said that among the major forces, the Church’s influence is the most widespread. Any slight move can trigger an earthquake. Xu Mo offended the Church last time, so be cautious if you’re outside.”

“Thank you, leader.” Xu Mo replied.

“As for the Rodrigo family, you don’t need to worry. I’ve already addressed it. Rodrigo brought about his ruin. Let’s consider the matter settled,” Osman O’Brian said.

Xu Mo felt some emotional turbulence. Previously, Rodrigo schemed to kill Proto, and he wondered if Osman O’Brian was involved or if it was his order.

However, based on what Osman O’Brian said, it seemed he wasn’t involved. Rodrigo’s actions might have been private decisions of his own and his family.

Of course, it’s possible Osman O’Brian and everything he said were lies.

But through this simple conversation, Xu Mo recognized that the leader of the O’Brian Republic was a man of grand talents and strategic vision, seeing the entire universe.

Perhaps he wished to revive the glory of the empire era.