157: Starship

Ten days later, Star Dome Empire, Imperial Star.

"Destroyed a total of 67 factions on the Free Trade Star..."

"Unauthorized killing of the vice president of the Imperial Star Mechanic Association, along with his subordinate forces..."

"Coerced the SS-Class Transcendent Carlton..."

"Infiltrated the Imperial intelligent lifeform system, unauthorized use of a military restricted zone warp point..."

"Illegally seized the legitimate private property of imperial citizens..."

Star Vault Emperor Lomond glanced at the documents at his side, unable to help but shake his head and sigh:

"Tsk... Brother Zhang, you have really created a huge problem for me."

"Now the Imperial Star Mechanic Association, the Transcendent Association, and the military are all protesting to me."

"Ahem... I've caused you trouble, Old Brother Luo."

Listening to the long list of charges, Zhang Huaiyuan's face showed a hint of embarrassment. At the time, fueled by guilt and anger, he had only focused on venting, not expecting to cause such a huge scene.

If the other party had been tough and started by questioning him, that would have been fine. So what if he was the strongest? His Phase Weapon was not just for show.

But the key was that the other party wasn't blaming him; instead, they had privately called him over to discuss how to resolve it in a friendly manner.

He couldn't help but feel increasingly guilty in his heart.

Especially the act of infiltrating the system and even controlling the military district warp point—it was almost tantamount to a slap in the face and a declaration of war.

"Old Brother Luo, at the time, the situation was urgent, and some steps were a bit... excessive. The Free Star Alliance is willing to provide double compensation for all losses caused."

Zhang Huaiyuan pondered for a moment and said apologetically.

Since Diels had taken his anger out on "Dark Annihilation" because of his mistake, he naturally had to resolve it, both for emotional and logical reasons.

Similarly, regarding the empire, his actions had indeed slapped the Emperor in the face, so he had to provide compensation, both for emotional and logical reasons.

"Compensation is unnecessary."

Emperor Luo looked at the other party's expression, a strange glimmer flashing in the depths of his eyes.

Just kidding! It had been so hard to make the other party owe such a big favor; how could he possibly clear the slate for some trivial material things?

Thinking this, Emperor Luo's face revealed a heroic smile:

"I have looked into the sequence of events, and Brother, you can be considered a man of temperament. In that case, since you call me brother, I will take care of this matter for you. But next time, Brother, don't be so impulsive. Those old guys in the association may not have much ability, but they all have short tempers, and I am also annoyed by their constant bickering."

"This..."

Zhang Huaiyuan was stunned.

Although he had guessed some of the other party's attitude from the fact that the intelligent lifeform hadn't stopped him earlier, he hadn't expected the dignified Star Vault Emperor, the world's strongest, to be so easy to talk to.

"Since that is the case, I thank Old Brother Luo for your kindness."

After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Huaiyuan agreed.

He naturally understood that there was no such thing as groundless friendliness; it was nothing more than valuing some of his worth.

But isn't that just how the rules of the world work?

"You and I hit it off immediately, and we both shoulder the last hope of this world, so there is no need to be so polite."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Emperor Luo's face deepened a little.

Hearing this, Zhang Huaiyuan's expression couldn't help but turn serious, and he said solemnly:

"Old Brother Luo, the Star Alliance has already sent what I need, and I am ready. I don't know when the time device you mentioned can be activated?"

"Oh?"

Emperor Luo said with some surprise:

"After the time device is activated, although only a little over a year will pass in the outside world, for you, it will be a hundred years. Are you sure you have resolved all the worldly matters outside? Not to mention the Star Alliance, such a large nation."

"I have always been on my own, and the only people I can call friends are those few; we all met a few days ago. As for the Star Alliance, with the Statue of Liberty and Asroth there, it can be managed very well without me."

Zhang Huaiyuan had a faint smile on his lips.

"Does Brother Zhang trust those intelligent lifeforms that much?"

"Of course."

Zhang Huaiyuan said without hesitation: "They are all my best partners."

As his voice fell, the integrated devices on both his wrists flickered imperceptibly.

And Emperor Luo watched the other party's expression quietly.

He had always hated the feeling of being out of control.

intelligent lifeforms were naturally included in that.

After all, in the real world, with his strength, he was almost omnipotent. But in the virtual world, he was completely ignorant, and everything was controlled by machines.

Therefore, the composition of his intelligent lifeform was completely different from the Statue of Liberty, emphasizing strict discipline and logic.

After a long time, he suddenly shook his head and chuckled:

"Brother Zhang is truly an interesting person. Fine. Since you are ready, let's set off early. intelligent lifeform, have the 'star dome' come over."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

About twenty minutes later.

In the nebula above the palace, a uniquely shaped starship slowly descended.

Its entire body was blue and white, over 5,000 meters in length, with two huge wings extending from each side, shimmering with dense, high-intensity light points, like a magnified "Helena Morpho" butterfly, elegant and magnificent.

Zhang Huaiyuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he couldn't help but reveal a trace of amazement and appreciation.

He discovered that this starship's power supply used a dual-system mode. In addition to a perfect antimatter reactor, it had also transplanted part of the roots of the Sea Tree Island SSS-Rank Star River Beast "Sky Ancient Tree," continuously absorbing free energy from the void.

It was similar to the "Void Infinite Energy" equipped in the "legend generation ii" series.

Especially every piece of alloy, which was inscribed with special patterns using the blood crystals of an SSS-Rank Star River Beast, adding special effects.

"Too extravagant!"

Zhang Huaiyuan felt a burst of envy as he watched.

These people didn't have his True Sight ability. As far as he knew, even the most skilled masters had a success rate of less than 10% for SSS-Rank enchanting.

Heaven knows how many precious materials this starship had wasted!

"How about it, Brother Zhang, is my ride passable?"

Seeing this, Emperor Luo couldn't help but joke.

"Passable? Just this dual energy module can be called the ceiling of this world. If I'm not mistaken, a conversion system has also been grafted between the roots of the 'Sky Ancient Tree' and the antimatter reactor... Furthermore..."

Once he started talking about his professional field, Zhang Huaiyuan couldn't help but ramble on and on.

"By the way, Brother, how did you manage to make the energy weapons on the wings fit so perfectly? My god, 3,666 energy excitation modules..."

"Ahem, this matter can't be explained in a short while; let's get on the starship first."

The smile on Emperor Luo's face faltered slightly.

How would he understand any of this!

However, looking at Zhang Huaiyuan, who was beside him with glowing eyes and seemed to be itching to dismantle the entire starship, he felt a bit more at ease.

This kind of attitude and level of expertise was exactly how a genius Researcher should be.

"That's true. Sorry, Brother, I was momentarily excited by seeing something I like and lost my composure."

Zhang Huaiyuan felt a sense of loss and reluctantly withdrew his gaze, following him onto the starship.

"Target, Ruin No. 7, Imperial Space Station, prepare for warp."

Emperor Luo instructed the intelligent lifeform calmly.

The next moment, the four brilliant, glowing wings flapped simultaneously, like a butterfly beating its wings, and disappeared into the void.