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Chapter 831 The Arrival of Emerald (10k today, 36 more added)

Tianhuo, the main star, is a star port.

Around the enormous plaza extending from the surface of the star, tens of thousands of ships of all kinds are moored, stretching as far as the eye can see. With the development of dark plane jump technology, it only takes half a day to travel from Tianhuo main star to the farthest habitable planet within its territory.

"Sir, please take a look. This is the latest dream game released by the Nyat Consortium, titled 'I'm Doomed, I'm Surrounded by Zerg.'"

"To reward the soldiers who fought bravely on the front lines, Crystal Star is currently offering free flights for cabin crew. The Governor of Crystal Star believes that the total war is just a false rumor and welcomes you to Crystal Star for a vacation."

"Hybrids of orcs should also be granted citizenship. Sir, please cast your precious vote."

Along the way, people handed Jiang He leaflets from time to time, and it only quieted down a little when they entered the warship berthing area.

At docking point 315, a colossal spaceship, approximately 10,000 meters long, lay across the water. Its hull resembled a mountain covered in stardust, with silver-blue light flowing between its armor plates. Three diamond-shaped main gun arrays were inserted diagonally at the bow, and dozens of wing-like side decks extended from both sides. The central command tower was pyramid-shaped, and the Hero-class Meteor Engine spewed out a chilling trail of flame.

Hero-class cruiser Expedition.

It is equipped with 120 standard epic elemental cannons.

Jiang He met Lao Hei in the waiting area. Lao Hei was now a middle-aged man, dressed in a black military uniform that made him look quite capable. A being at the peak of the hero level was no ordinary being, after all, the entire Tianhuo Star Group had less than a thousand Imperial Legends.

Old Hei said, "There is a battalion on the fleet, about a thousand people. Not counting me and Mohe, there is one colonel, thirty lieutenants, one hundred and twenty sergeants, and the rest are bronze warriors. It is said that a normal hero warship will also be equipped with a magic division and a mech division."

Jiang He nodded. For the strong, the main significance of lower-level superhumans lies in guarding occupied areas, maintaining order, plundering resources, and saving the strong's time and energy. Moreover, the troops in the superhuman world indirectly serve as a training system, giving superhumans an opportunity to become strong.

"Once all ten escort ships have arrived, we will depart for Emerald Star."

Old Hei laughed and said, "Si Ning is currently a princess in the Jade Empire, but the initial status upgrade card is not very effective in the seventh-tier world and may not provide much help in the early stages."

"I'd be so grateful if she were normal," Jiang He couldn't help but complain.

The two sat on a bench in the waiting area, while several officers from the expedition ship did odd jobs and negotiated with the port about leaving the port.

Ten escort ships arrived one after another. Since the reason for leaving port was to go to the colonial area, according to imperial law, they needed to be prayed for by the priests of the Imperial Court before departure.

The old pastor came over leaning on his cane, his eyes cloudy.

The old pastor looked at Old Black and smiled kindly, saying, "You have a rational and compassionate heart, which is very rare. But once you arrive in the colony, as an Imperial citizen, you must restrain yourself. Doing all sorts of evil might be more beneficial to the colony. Remember, every time you resort to any means necessary, you are contributing to the Empire. Kindness that is out of step with the times is just cowardice, or rather, kindness is not suitable for this interstellar age. When facing other alien races, you must be more than a beast."

Old Hei was silent for a moment, then replied, "Thank you for your advice."

The old pastor smiled. He had repeated similar words countless times: among the Imperial soldiers, there were countless examples of people who collapsed after witnessing colonial atrocities. And even today, the call to abolish the slave trade has never ceased. But without the continuous supply of blood from colonies and natives, humanity would eventually be wiped out in the face of demons and insectoids.

"Do not place your hopes on unity, for different races will inevitably have different hearts."

"If you're interested, you can look up the history of the First Galactic War. If it's too fragmented, come find me."

The dozen or so people accompanying him were surprised; it seemed the old pastor really admired this tall colonel.

The old pastor came to Jiang He and remained silent.

Jiang He's eyes were calm.

"Hey."

The old pastor turned and left without looking back.

"There's no need to pray for him. He's a pure evil. Send him to the colony immediately, don't keep him around to harm the main planet."

Jiang He: “…”

That rude old man.

After the old pastor and his entourage left, Jiang He and Lao Hei boarded the ship. The cruiser would jump between the dark side and the material world according to the star map, and the planets would serve as coordinates and navigational beacons.

"Boat 315, ready to set sail!"

August 13, 10798 in the Imperial Calendar.

The Hero-class cruiser Expedition departed port, expected to arrive at Emerald Star XIX for colonization in 30 hours. However, this voyage report was stolen the moment it was completed.

……

Skyfire Avenue, Niatburg.

The old man had a thin face and wore a simple robe. He straightened his collar and walked into the office in front of him.

As the current head of the Alexei family, Atu enjoys a lofty status and reputation, immense power that few can rival, and strength comparable to that of an ordinary legend.

"I didn't expect you to come to my door on your own initiative."

Little Niat sat behind his desk with a mocking smile on his lips. He was a direct descendant of Niat, a sub-mythical being, and the planetary governor and head of the Niat family. He was no longer young, but he was very keen to see his old rival in a sorry state.

Atu found a place to sit down and said earnestly, "My father, Duke Alexei, has already chosen an heir."

The words fell.

Little Niat's expression changed slightly, and his eyes showed suspicion.

Atul continued, "Rhine Alexei is young, powerful, and handsome. To be honest, if it were me, I would have no reason not to choose him. A nineteen-year-old hero at his peak, who would doubt his ability to become a legend?"

Little Niat stood up to pour tea, his attitude completely changed, and said kindly, "So, how did the Duke plan for him? If I remember correctly, His Highness Osiris, the eldest son of the emperor and the most talented man in the history of the empire, only became a hero at the age of 20."

In fact, the time it takes for a hero to be made doesn't prove anything.

Only ascension to Legendary status has real significance. Legendary beings, as secondary nobles under the Star Cluster Lords, can usually dominate a regional war, which means territory, resources, and fleets.

But such outstanding heroes could not possibly be kept out of the legends. Given the experience of Niat and Attu, it is likely that Rhine will not be able to ascend to the legends for more than fifteen years.

Artu held his cup with both hands and said solemnly, "The Duke is preparing to preside over the wedding of Rhine and the royal jewel princess before his death. With the protection of the royal family, he will at least have a period of stable growth. The wedding is in three months. The royal family has already agreed and even gave him a trade patent license as a gift."

"You agreed so quickly?"

"I told you, he's very handsome."

Little Niat shrugged and said, "I have no desire to challenge the royal family. That Gem Princess Doriya could become a songstress, which shows how much Lord Skyfire dotes on her."

Atu's eyes flashed with malice. "Then kill him before the wedding."

Little Niat asked, "What did your brother, the Crystal Governor, say about this? He's definitely the first person you'll contact."

"It's welcome to see, but we ignore it."

"Hehe, that's right. Anyway, you're the one who's most anxious. The planetary governor's rule is extremely secure, but if Rhine becomes the head of the family in the future, I might see you and your offspring eating coarse food."

Atu wasn't angered by the mockery; he knew the other party had already agreed. Any Niat would not refuse the opportunity to murder a fine Alexei.

Little Nyat chuckled and said, "Then let the space pirates test the waters first. Locating the Dark Side Jump Gap is too difficult. Don't tell me you haven't even figured out his destination."

Atu said coldly, "Emerald Star. I'll provide the money, you provide the manpower. Kill him as soon as possible, lest things get complicated. The Duke may have sent a legendary expert to act as a secret bodyguard. I'll go and verify that first."

The two men rose and shook hands. Although the Niat and Alexei families were mortal enemies, sometimes family and personal stances do not align.

……

August 13, 10798 in the Imperial Calendar.

The Expedition arrived at the outer edge of Emerald Star.

This is a planet where the ocean and land are roughly equal in size. The names of three legendary peaks—the Ganges Sword King, the Divine Servant, and the Hand of the Empire—are as well-known as celebrities on Tianhuo Star. Besides the Emerald Empire, the Black Stone Kingdom, the Thorn Kingdom, and the White Oak Kingdom are the three most powerful kingdoms, and their kings are all legendary elites, who in some ways are stronger than the current young emperor.

"Final Dark Side Jump, Countdown Begins."

"Captain, please select a location for your space landing."

"Warning: There is a massive magical warning matrix left by the Godsbearers on the outer perimeter of Emerald Star. Upon arrival, we may be attacked by the surrounding natives. Please prepare."

On the flagship Expedition, all the captains were on edge. Colonizing a planet with a powerful native population would be very difficult. During the first expansion, the Tianhuo Star Fleet did not have a forecasting system for the warning matrix, which caused the various colonization teams to always expose their whereabouts and suffer heavy losses.

Lieutenant Colonel Nayo arrived at the command building and reported to Jiang He: "Lord Rhine, I suggest that we land in Surat in the western part of the Emerald Continent. It is backed by a strait and faces the western peninsula across the sea, which is suitable for us to retreat temporarily if we are outmatched."

“Okay,” Jiang He said.

The Expedition led its escort fleet back into the Dark Side. The magical warning matrix directly opposite the bow of the ship was already rippling. From the ground, it looked as conspicuous as a meteor shower. However, not only did the various magical sky islands of the Emerald Empire not attack, but not a single legendary figure even showed up.

The Expedition landed off the coast of Surat in the Thorn Kingdom.

All was calm.

Lieutenant Colonel Nayo was completely bewildered, and the crew members looked equally confused.

Old Hei smiled helplessly. The alarm had indeed been triggered, but the native forces of Emerald Star had all ignored it. This was the power of "seeing but not seeing," and they had completed their secret arrival.

"The Emperor's favor!"

"Could it be a matrix malfunction?"

"I thought we were going to lose more than half of our frigates, this is nothing short of a miracle!"

Jiang He stepped out of the command building. A slightly salty sea breeze blew gently. The coastline stretched out before him. According to the requirements of the joint promotion mission, he needed to conquer this world.

"Old Hei, let's split up and act according to plan."

"clear."

Old Hei led the expeditionary force across the sea, leaving three hundred men to guard the slaves and the fleet. Jiang He flew through the air, carrying a pair of pure white wings.

They crossed the sea and arrived on land.

As the power of destiny shifted, Jiang He saw different pillars of fortune appearing in various areas of the Thorn Kingdom below. The thickest purple pillar represented the capital, while the next thicker, darker blue pillars represented dukes with real power.

"The king is a legendary elite being."

"If there are multiple dukes under your command, and they share the same fortune and equal status, then the highest you can achieve is only a common legend."

Jiang He fell from the sky, heading straight for a dark red megacity.

His Forbidden Fruit: Succubus Chariot can greatly bewitch legendary elites, but cannot maintain it for long. However, it is easy to capture ordinary legends. As his charm becomes more and more controllable, the time it takes for the target to change from infatuation to possession is also extended. Even if he eventually loses control, there is a time loop to refresh the status.

……

Dragonblood Fortress.

Inside the Duke's castle, several letters were burned to ashes.

The Dragonblood Duke smashed one precious vessel after another, making no attempt to conceal his rage.

"How shameful! The young emperor is so young, yet he has such audacity. He actually stabbed us with a dagger, attempting to abolish the caste system. What is the difference between me and a servant?!"

The Dragonblood Duke grabbed a maid by the collar and said angrily, "Are you secretly pleased? I heard you used to be a Silver-rank adventurer, and now you think you're my equal?"

"Your Grace, I had no such intention!" The maid exclaimed in terror, her face turning deathly pale.

The great scholar from the Duke's castle rushed over and comforted him, saying, "Your Grace, you are a legend. Even the children in the slums know how great a legend is. How could you be compared to a silver being?"

The Dragonblood Duke said coldly, "His Majesty the Emerald Emperor wants to abolish the caste system. The Hand of the Empire has always unconditionally supported the Emperor. How will the three kingdoms choose? I think the spear of war is already at hand."

The scholar lamented, “Your Grace, His Majesty abolished the caste system in an attempt to unite the vast majority of fourth-class servants and third-class subjects. The extraterrestrials will return sooner or later, and we need to train more warriors and mages.”

The Dragonblood Duke stepped forward, grabbed the scholar by the collar, and said fiercely, "It's the busy farming season now. Who will farm for me? Who will pay my master's tax? If I kill a few servants in the future, will you people from the Magic Sky Island judge me?"

The legendary pressure nearly suffocated the scholar, who gritted his teeth and replied, "Magic, magic can cultivate the land and carry out all kinds of production. We have read some books from beyond the heavens. The time for change has come. Although Your Majesty is young, your ambition is far-reaching."

"Hehehe."

"Hahaha."

The Dragonblood Duke, enraged, laughed coldly, threw down the scholar, and roared, "Then let the servants and third-class men fight for him! Stop dreaming under the sun! How many of you magic masters are willing to squander your magic on the ground!"

The moment the scholar landed, he was smashed to pieces. The entire castle trembled, and dozens of maids and servants prostrated themselves in fear. The guards knights also lowered their heads.

Why get angry?

A cold voice suddenly rang out.

The Dragonblood Duke was startled. He immediately turned around, his legendary battle aura surging and combining with the Stone Authority to create a dark red armor. But when he saw the face of the newcomer, he froze on the spot, his eyes wide with disbelief.

This is a beauty that is like that of a goddess.

He captivated everyone present.

Ripples of time spread from behind Him, causing flesh, bone fragments, and even soul fragments to flow backward. The great scholar, resurrected from death, was also frozen in place, his mind wavering.

Jiang He calmly said, "Listen to me, and you won't have to worry anymore."

The Dragonblood Duke muttered to himself, "But I'm a legend, how can I be like them?"

"There is no difference."

"After all, in my eyes, you are all equally weak."

Jiang He flicked his finger, causing the space to tremble violently. He pushed the power of force to unleash its might, and one could vaguely see a terrifying savage dragon with nine heads and eighteen horns roaring. A gust of wind between his fingers shattered the Dragon Blood Duke, but he was revived by the time ring.

Upon regaining consciousness, the Dragonblood Duke knelt on one knee. His possessiveness towards such beauty, now transformed into admiration and reverence due to his unparalleled power.

"Your will be obeyed."

(End of this chapter)