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Chapter 211 Li Ang: Thank you for the buffet the Empire offered (Part 2)

The visit of [Io Group] and [Virtual Realm Communications] was just a small episode in Li Ang's tree-planting career, but Seth's intelligence did make him a little more wary.

'empire.'

Having been in this world for so long, Li Ang had never dealt with the Imperials, so he didn't know what kind of behavior this huge power, which was on par with the Federation, actually had.

'I just wonder how they'll test the waters.'

Currently, apart from members of certain large corporations, people like space bandits and bounty hunters have completely disappeared from Fesa Star.

Rather, it's not just Fesa that's like this, but also the surrounding planets.

Before they figure out what Leon is planning to do, these dangerous individuals will not be able to get close to Fesa.

This is undoubtedly good news for Li Ang.

After all, under these circumstances, there wasn't much room for the empire to test the waters.

'However, we can't let our guard down; we still need to be prepared to flee at any time.'

Although Seth said that the Empire would not send high-level professionals, and even the Federation was secretly observing, one can't be too afraid of the worst.

If the empire is determined to get rid of him, then he has no good options but to prepare accordingly.

Li Ang wasn't afraid. With his current strength, as long as the attackers weren't senior level 5 or higher professionals, he felt that escaping wouldn't be a big problem.

Thinking of this, Li Ang looked at the divine tree in front of him and let out a long breath.

After a period of exploitation, most of the fourth-level space bandits he had previously captured were dead.

However, since Li Ang did not impose any restrictions on the Divine Tree, the corpses of these fourth-level Star Bandits all turned into White Zetsu, making it impossible to create [Pseudo-Servants].

Of course, this isn't all bad news, because Li Ang discovered that the androids created using these White Zetsu were far stronger than ordinary androids, and even their learning abilities were much stronger.

'So it seems my thinking was correct; the [Life Creator] job advancement can indeed be linked to planting trees.'

Li Ang was already used to the classic left-foot-right-foot transition.

Moreover, he does need a clan to help him plant trees, since he alone is certainly not capable of emulating the Otsutsuki god.

Just as Li Ang was pondering his next plan, Bei Xiu was standing in the desolate city, lost in thought.

He looked at the closed doors of the clubhouse in front of him, sighed with regret, and then turned around and returned to his temporary residence.

The unassuming Bureau of Investigation agent was still somewhat self-aware, knowing that he had only benefited from the influence of that planetary governor last time.

Thinking of Li Ang, Bei Xiu's expression gradually became serious.

Logically speaking, he should have said goodbye to the other party a few days ago.

The reason is simple: all the space bandits on Fesa Star have died, so his mission can no longer continue.

However, Besh did not do that.

Hearing the faint murmurs in his ear, he couldn't help but scratch his head: "Is staying on Fesa Star the best option right now?"

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that his talent had never been a problem since he was a child, Besh would have suspected that he had been set up.

Unfortunately, thinking about it now is useless, because even if he wanted to run away, he wouldn't have any means of transportation.

With mixed feelings, Besh sighed silently.

Ever since he met that planetary governor, he felt that things were developing like a runaway horse, completely out of his control.

We can only take it one step at a time.

The FBI agent began to silently pray that everything would go smoothly from here on out, otherwise he would have no choice but to report the mission failure to his superiors.

……

In the cold expanse of space, a solemn and orderly fleet slowly traverses among the stars.

At this moment, inside the flagship located in the very center of the fleet, a gray-haired man in a crisp black uniform is looking at the information flashing on the screen in front of him with his hands behind his back.

When the image finally settled on a black-haired youth with an indifferent expression, the gray-haired man murmured, "A fourth-level dragon? Why isn't it at [Aio Logistics]? Could it be that those dragons have gotten involved with the Federation?"

"And with this level of professional intensity, have they discovered some rare new path?"

"Or perhaps these dragons figured it out themselves?"

Recalling the information that had just flashed across the screen, he fell into deep thought for a moment.

After a long while, the gray-haired man finally let out a long breath, a cold glint in his eyes: "No wonder the Empire made me take action. It seems the scum of the Federation couldn't hold back any longer."

After a brief moment of thought, he had formed his own judgment on the whole matter. Under normal circumstances, such an anomaly should not exist in the Kells Cluster.

For terrifying monsters like these that can completely suppress professionals of the same level, both the Empire and the Federation have better plans for dealing with them.

If it weren't for him back then
The gray-haired man stopped thinking about it and didn't continue.

Although he has been somewhat lazy in the Kells Cluster over the years, his strength has not declined, which is one of the reasons why the Empire sent him to take action.

'Once this matter is over, I will be even with the Empire.'

As this thought flashed through his mind, the gray-haired man relaxed his brow slightly.

Although they were all at the fourth level, he had not considered the possibility of things going wrong.

This stems from his confidence in his own abilities, and has nothing to do with anything else.

As for the intelligence report that the enemy suppressed eleven fourth-level star bandits in a short period of time...
'A bunch of lowlife trash.'

The gray-haired man couldn't help but chuckle; he could do something like that too.

To these monsters, ordinary professionals of the same level are not much different from low-level professionals.

Unfortunately, what he didn't know was that even short periods of time make a difference.

Although half an hour, an hour, and two minutes are all considered short periods of time, they represent completely different things.

Without taking the matter to heart, the gray-haired man ordered his subordinates without turning his head, "Full speed ahead."

"Yes, chief."

If anyone from the empire's upper class were present at this moment, they would recognize the gray-haired man as none other than Octavio, the Baron whom the Emperor himself had personally bestowed the title of "Invincible Knight."

Of course, that was a long time ago for Otavio.

Now he is a fearsome space bandit in the Kells Galaxy Cluster.
【Star Rider】Ottavio.

As the [Star Rider] gave the order, crimson tail flames began to flicker among the stars, and then the massive fleet vanished without a trace.

……

Five days later, on the planet Fesa.

Just as Li Ang was researching how to give artificial humans the characteristics of the Otsutsuki clan, a strange sense of threat suddenly swept over his entire body.

'empire?'

In just a moment, Li Ang realized where this sense of threat came from.

He immediately stopped what he was doing, and then gently touched the sacred tree with his fingers to protect it.

As he had anticipated, the Empire had very limited options, so it was only natural that it chose to test the waters directly.

'But this kind of strength'

Sensing the aura emanating from the sky, a hint of surprise flashed in Li Ang's eyes. Without a doubt, his opponent was also a fourth-level being, and the strongest fourth-level being he had encountered so far.

Compared to her, Christine is nothing.

Although Kristen was also considered quite incompetent by Li Ang.

Of course, the above judgment is based on Li Ang's assessment of ordinary professionals.

And you have to get him to say it.
'If this is all there is to it, then one seat at the Divine Tree!'

With this thought in mind, Li Ang instantly entered Six Paths Mode.

As Seth said, once the Empire had obtained his intelligence, it would no longer send minor figures to probe.

After all, for people like that, no matter how many come, they're just free food for the empire; the empire isn't that stupid.

unfortunately
The Empire still miscalculated. Even with that terrifying professional in the sky, Li Ang didn't think he would lose.

Will you win? Yes you will!
It's time to give the world a little shock with multiple professions.

Just then, a fiery red beam of light descended from the sky, seemingly about to engulf the entire world.

Faced with the sudden attack, Li Ang stood still without dodging or avoiding, and his already eerie eyes suddenly shone with a golden light like the sun.

The next moment, layers upon layers of crystal walls enveloped him and the divine tree.

Elemental Simulation, Word Power, and the Glazed Brahma City.

After successfully becoming the King of Bronze and Fire, Li Ang was finally able to use Word of Power without restraint, and the Glazed Brahma City originated from the powerful Word of Power of the King of Sky and Wind.

Even though the power of the incantation used through elemental simulation would be reduced, with Li Ang's current mental strength of over three thousand points, this incantation still exhibited extremely terrifying defensive power.

The power of numbers, kid!
At this moment, no matter how the fiery red beam of light struck, it could not shake the defense of the glass crystal wall in the slightest.

A moment later, the fiery red beam of light gradually dissipated, revealing a scorched earth and that intact piece of pure land.

Li Ang gazed silently at the still sky, then raised his right hand.

It is only polite to reciprocate, so now it's his turn to make a move.

It was still a beam of light, but this time it emitted a dazzling golden light.

The golden beam pierced the clouds like a sharp sword and disappeared into space in the blink of an eye.

boom--!
The terrifying explosion instantly dispersed the surrounding clouds, and huge pieces of metal, accompanied by scorching flames, plummeted to the earth like meteors.

In just one encounter, the unknown enemy lost a starship.

Seeing this, Li Ang remained unmoved, simply instructing the android maid to guard the divine tree before flying into space.

Before long, Li Ang saw the massive fleet anchored in near-Earth orbit around Fesa.

However, when he saw the appearance of these starships clearly, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

'Not a member of the Empire?'

In Li Ang's eyes, those starships in the distance did not match his impression of the Empire; instead, they resembled the starships of the Star Bandits he had seen before.

Of course, there are still some differences between the two. The starships on the other side are more uniform in design and do not have any fancy paint schemes.

'Could it be someone from behind some interstellar bandit gang?'

Recalling what Beishu had once said, Li Ang couldn't help but make a guess.

'Or is this the standard design for Imperial starships? That's rather unconventional, isn't it?'

Just as he was thinking this, the lead starship opened its hatch, and a gray-haired man in a black uniform floated out.

As soon as the gray-haired man appeared, he praised, "You're not bad."

"?"

Upon hearing this, Li Ang was taken aback.

Where did this arrogant guy come from? Do I even know him?
Before he could ask any questions, the gray-haired man continued, "Remember, my name is Octavio, former Imperial Baron."

"Of course, I prefer the current form of address."

"【Star Rider】Ottavio".

Upon hearing this, Li Ang had already realized what was going on.

Contrary to his expectations, the Empire did indeed send a ruthless individual to test the waters, but at the same time, it exercised considerable restraint.

This colossal power with its vast territory will not rashly send official personnel to intervene in the Kells Galaxy Cluster before it understands exactly what the Federation wants to do.

After all, as of now, the only person in the Kells Galaxy Cluster who openly holds an official Federation identity is Li Ang.

This is also where the Empire is cunning. In the end, Otavio is not officially a member of the Empire. Even if he and Leon fight for some reason, it cannot be considered a conflict between the two major powers.

Proxy warfare is a very common tactic; Li Ang had seen it many times before he transmigrated.

Thinking of this, he shook his head slightly, then explained, "The matter of Fesa Star has nothing to do with the Federation; it was something I wanted to do myself."

"If that's why you've come, then please leave."

However, upon hearing Li Ang's words, Ottavio revealed a somewhat mocking smile: "Federal scum, do you really think this kind of tactic will work?"

"The empire is no longer the empire it once was."

?

Upon hearing this, Li Ang was momentarily bewildered.

What did the Federation of Trench do before? Why is that person acting like this?

At this point, Ottavio continued, "Words are no proof. It's simple to make me believe these words: you will need to report your actions to me for the next period of time. I will remain on Fesa until you leave the Kells Cluster."

"."

Li Ang's expression gradually turned cold.

The Divine Tree involves the secrets of the Star Shepherds; how could he possibly reveal detailed information to the other party?

"Then there's nothing to talk about."

Li Ang let out a soft breath, and the jet-black Seeking Jade slowly rotated around his wrist.

Seeing this, Octavio waved his hand slightly, signaling the starship behind him to leave.

As a monster himself, he was well aware of the extent of destruction that a battle between the two sides could cause.

Looking at the calm-looking young man opposite him, the gray-haired man tilted his head: "How many more times can you launch an attack like that?"

In response to his question, Li Ang answered with his actions.

Golden light flashed continuously in the universe, sweeping across the location where Ottavio was.

The answer is simple.

countless times.

　Holy crap! The scheduled posting was supposed to happen today, and I wouldn't have even noticed it if I hadn't checked before bed. Luckily, I still have a leave request. I'm never posting on a schedule again!

　　I've almost finished writing all the chapters, so I'll start updating three times a week today!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)