165: Chapter 165 Su Qingyue Becomes Humanity's First Scientific Research Leader!

In the year 3728 of the Star Era, the first year of the Dawn Empire, the highest-ranking scientific leadership investiture ceremony in the history of human civilization was officially held in front of the Dawn Central Palace on Odin Planet.

The lingering might of Commander Ling Shuang's coronation had not yet dissipated, and the glory of the ten thousand mechas paying homage still echoed through the galaxy, when the Empire's second major imperial edict was issued as scheduled—to hold the investiture ceremony for Commander Su Qingyue as the First Scientific Leader of Humanity.

If Commander Ling Shuang was the sharp blade of the Empire, then Commander Su Qingyue was the civilization's foundation; Commander Ling Shuang held the power of slaughter, while Commander Su Qingyue held the power of the future.

One civil and one military, one attacking and one defending, together they held up the vast territory of the Dawn Empire.

The Technology Sanctuary, converted from the former Federal Supreme Research Institute, was cast entirely from transparent alloy.

Inside, it displayed the crystallization of a millennium of human technology: genetic maps, antimatter engines, Space Jump coordinates, core blueprints for the Star Destroyer, and the underlying code of artificial intelligence... Each item was a national treasure capable of driving interstellar forces into a frenzy.

Above the sanctuary, a fleet of a thousand ships patrolled and stood guard.

Commander Ling Shuang led the Mecha Legion to form ranks on both sides, while Commander Lei Meng, Old Hu, and Commander Ling Ye each led their respective units to guard the four directions.

Xing Xi accompanied the Grey Race Council of Elders to attend as observers, and billions of citizens watched this grand ceremony, which concerned the future of humanity, through global live broadcast.

Emperor Chen Fan, dressed in black robes with gold trim, his Star Warrior pressure restrained like an abyss, sat on the imperial throne in the center of the sanctuary.

On the high platform beside him rested the Galaxy Wisdom Crown and the Scepter of Civilization, which symbolized the highest scientific authority of humanity—the former was personally designed by Commander Su Qingyue and inlaid with 36 crystals of wisdom, representing the sparks of civilization from 36 colonial planets; the latter was cast from the federal millennium scientific scepter, representing the orthodox inheritance of human scientific civilization.

"Scientific Leader Investiture Ceremony, begin—!"

Xing Xi's announcement pierced through the sanctuary and spread throughout the galaxy.

Twelve pillars of technological energy shot into the sky, illuminating the sanctuary as if it were the heart of the sea of stars.

The 376 top scientists remaining from the Federation bowed in unison, using the highest etiquette of the human scientific community to welcome the arrival of their new leader.

I. Ordained by the Emperor: Mastering a Millennium of Technology, Determining the Future of Civilization.

Commander Su Qingyue wore a silver-white scientific dress, her posture elegant and her temperament outstanding.

She lacked the cold, war-god might of Commander Ling Shuang, but possessed a natural wisdom and insight into all things, a demeanor of someone who holds the reins of civilization.

She walked slowly toward the imperial throne, her steps calm and her gaze firm.

From a research assistant following in the Dead Zone to the supreme leader commanding all of humanity's scientific power, it had taken her ten years.

She had accompanied Emperor Chen Fan for ten years and had also cultivated for the Empire for ten years.

It was she who built the first research base in the Dead Zone, providing technical support for Emperor Chen Fan's rise;

It was she who cracked the federal military industrial codes, allowing the Dawn Fleet to grow from nothing to something, from weak to strong;

It was she who integrated the federal millennium genetic technology, helping Emperor Chen Fan break through to the Star Warrior realm, achieving heaven-defying combat power;

It was she who upgraded the Dawn Mecha, optimized warship engines, and developed planetary shields, causing the Empire's combat power to skyrocket;

It was she who took over the entire federal technology library, enabling human civilization to achieve a hierarchical leap and enter the ranks of the interstellar elite.

It could be said that without Commander Su Qingyue, there would be no thousand ships and ten thousand mechas of the Dawn Empire, no Star Warrior status for Emperor Chen Fan, and no unification of human civilization.

She was the hero behind the scenes, the helmsman of civilization, and the well-deserved First Scientific Leader of Humanity.

"Commander Su Qingyue, step forward." Emperor Chen Fan spoke, his voice gentle yet majestic.

His Star Warrior spiritual power gently enveloped the woman who had walked through the darkest years with him, filled with recognition and appreciation.

Commander Su Qingyue bowed and walked to the foot of the imperial throne, kneeling on one knee.

Her voice was cold and steady: "Your subject, Commander Su Qingyue, pays respects to the Emperor."

"Look up."

Emperor Chen Fan stood up and walked slowly down from the imperial throne, personally picking up the Galaxy Wisdom Crown that symbolized supreme glory.

Inside the sanctuary, it was instantly silent.

Everyone's gaze was focused on the imperial crown and the future leader.

This crown was not only a symbol of power but also the entrustment of human civilization's future.

"Commander Su Qingyue," Emperor Chen Fan's voice rang through the global live broadcast, echoing across every planet, every space city, and every research base in the Human Star Domain, "I rose from humble beginnings and fought in the sea of stars.

You accompanied me with wisdom and used technology as a blade, breaking through thousands of difficulties to revitalize civilization.

You integrated the millennium of federal technology to cast the foundation for the Empire's eternal future.

I was able to become a Star Warrior, the Empire was able to achieve the majesty of a thousand ships, and humanity was able to achieve the cause of unification—you deserve the greatest credit, unmatched by any other."

He paused, his voice rising, solemnly declaring:

"I hereby appoint you as the First Scientific Leader of Humanity, commanding all scientific institutions, laboratories, military factories, and scientific teams within the Empire's territory.

I grant you the Scepter of Civilization, giving you full authority over scientific research, military manufacturing, and technological innovation.

Your rank is equal to that of a National Preceptor, to share the fate of the nation, and to leave a legacy for eternity!"

As the words fell, the crown was placed.

The Galaxy Wisdom Crown rested steadily on Commander Su Qingyue's head, and the Scepter of Civilization was gently held in her hand.

The silver-white light intertwined with the halo of wisdom, making her look like a goddess of civilization.

The highest authority of human scientific civilization now belonged to Commander Su Qingyue alone.

"Your subject, Commander Su Qingyue, thanks the Emperor for his great grace!"

Commander Su Qingyue kowtowed to the ground, her voice trembling slightly but with incomparable firmness: "Your subject swears: I will exhaust my life's wisdom to study interstellar technology, strengthen the Empire's military industry, revitalize human civilization, assist the Emperor in sweeping across the sea of stars, and protect the Dawn Empire for eternity!

As long as technology exists, my heart will never cease.

I have no regrets in this life, and I will forever accompany the Emperor!"

The oath was sonorous and rang through the sanctuary.

The entire venue erupted!

"Scientific Leader! A legacy for eternity!"

"National Preceptor Su Qingyue! Revitalize our civilization!"

"Empire technology! Invincible in the world!"

Scientists were in tears, soldiers cheered with raised arms, and citizens spread the news.

For the first time in the history of human civilization, a scientific leader who reached the pinnacle through wisdom and was deified through technology was born.

From this moment on, human scientific research would no longer be scattered, no longer suffer from internal friction, and no longer stagnate.

Under the leadership of Commander Su Qingyue, it would rush toward the pinnacle of interstellar civilization at the fastest speed.

II. The Leader Establishes Authority: Military Industry Fully Operational, Preparing for Interstellar War.

After the investiture ceremony, Commander Su Qingyue held the Scepter of Civilization and ascended the podium of the Technology Sanctuary.

As the First Scientific Leader of Humanity, she delivered a global address.

Her figure was projected onto the sky, clearly visible to every human citizen:

"Citizens of the Dawn Empire, compatriots of human civilization!

From today on, human scientific research is unified; from today on, military research and development will sprint with full effort; from today on, we will not only guard the human territory but also use the power of technology to stand firm in the sea of stars and look down upon all races!"

She waved her hand, and the sanctuary's light screen instantly projected the Empire's full military blueprint:

1. Star Destroyer R&D Plan: Based on the federal ultimate blueprint, develop a true Star Destroyer.

A single ship can destroy a planet, and a formation can wipe out a star system;

2. Warship Upgrade Plan: The fleet of a thousand ships will be fully retrofitted with antimatter engines and planetary-level shields, doubling their firepower, speed, and defense across the board;

3. Mecha Evolution Plan: The Dawn Mecha-II will be upgraded to the Divine Punishment type, equipped with Space Jump technology to achieve cross-star system combat;

4. Gene Popularization Plan: Distribute Star Warrior gene technology to create an Imperial Gene Warrior legion;

5. Defense System Plan: Build a global interstellar shield in the Odin Planet system to resist any invasion by foreign enemies.

These five plans all pointed directly to top-tier interstellar combat power, and each one made full preparations for the upcoming extraterrestrial war.

Commander Su Qingyue's gaze was sharp, and her voice was firm:

"The Research Center will provide battlefield scanning, energy interference, and mothership support throughout!

Federal military factories will operate 24 hours a day without interruption, doubling troop production speed, with unlimited resource supply!

Empire technology will surely become our strongest foundation for sweeping across the sea of stars and defeating all powerful enemies!"

Commander Lei Meng stepped out first, clad in gold-plated heavy armor, his voice like a bell: "Emperor! Leader! The Main Fleet will sortie in full, frontally blocking all routes, space stations, and strongholds in the Dead Zone, cutting off the enemy's retreat, and implementing comprehensive suppression!

As long as the Research Center provides the strongest warships, I, Commander Lei Meng, will surely lead the fleet of a thousand ships to flatten all invading enemies!"

Old Hu clenched his iron fists, his armor clanking: "Every inch of land, every inch of Dawn!

The Ground Legion will land on planets, conduct ground clearing, recover mining planets, and occupy them permanently!

With the strongest technological equipment, my ground troops can fight across the starry sky and land, invincible!"

Commander Ling Ye's shadow surged, cold as a blade: "The Shadow Fleet will infiltrate stealthily, decapitating pirate leaders, command centers, and anti-aircraft positions first, opening doors and breaking points!

With technological support, shadow assassinations will be like a tiger adding wings, and the heads of enemy chiefs will be easily obtained!"

Commander Ling Shuang, wearing the crown of dawn, possessed the awe-inspiring might of a war god: "The Mecha Legion is waiting for the technological upgrade!

The day the Divine Punishment mechas are formed will be the time for my ten thousand mechas to gallop and sweep across the interstellar space!"

Aila bowed, the divine light of the Grey Race gentle: "Resource inventory, mineral vein sealing, and logistics support are all in place!

All resources, materials, and energy required by the Leader's R&D will be supplied without limit, and we will never delay the military industry for a moment!"

The five commanders responded in unison, the entire army shared a common hatred for the enemy, and the entire territory was of one mind.

Commander Su Qingyue held the highest authority of human scientific research, and the Empire's technology and military industry entered a phase of explosive growth, building the most solid technical defense line for the upcoming interstellar war.

III. Two Sages Guard the Nation: The War God Protects the Territory, the Sage of Wisdom Revitalizes the Nation.

The investiture ceremony concluded successfully.

Commander Su Qingyue officially took up residence in the Technology Sanctuary, and the name of the First Scientific Leader of Humanity spread throughout the galaxy.

Thus, the Dawn Empire formed the ultimate pattern of two sages guarding the nation:

Commander Ling Shuang, the First Mecha War God of Humanity, commands the army of ten thousand mechas, protects the Empire's territory, and is invincible in battle;

Commander Su Qingyue, the First Scientific Leader of Humanity, holds the millennium of technology, revitalizes human civilization, and strengthens the Empire's foundation.

The War God protects the territory, the Sage of Wisdom revitalizes the nation; martial power can conquer stars, and civil power can revitalize the race.

Coupled with Commander Lei Meng's fleet of a thousand ships, Old Hu's million-strong ground army, Commander Ling Ye's shadow assassins, Aila's alien logistics, and Emperor Chen Fan's Star Warrior imperial prestige, the seven pillars of the Empire were all formed, and the unification of the Human Star Domain was completely solidified.

Emperor Chen Fan sat on the imperial throne of the Dawn Central Palace, looking at his civil and military officials, the overwhelming combat power, prosperous technology, and endless resources, feeling satisfied.

Unifying humanity was just the beginning; the vast sea of stars, with its myriad races, was his true journey.

And at this moment, the Empire's wings were fully fledged, enough to face any interstellar enemy.

Just then, Aila stepped out of the ranks and bowed: "Emperor, the Grey Race has already contacted three surrounding interstellar alien races.

The preparation for the alien civilization exchange office is complete, and it can be listed and established at any time, opening the path for the Empire's alien diplomacy!"

Emperor Chen Fan nodded slightly: "Granted.

Three days later, the Alien Civilization Exchange Office will be officially established, and you will be in charge of it."

"Your subject obeys the decree!"

IV. Clouds of War: Extraterrestrial Ultimatum, War is About to Ignite.

Just as the Empire's rewards, reforms, and preparations were proceeding in an orderly manner, Xing Xi suddenly looked solemn, broke into the Dawn Central Palace, and projected a violent interstellar communication from light-years away:

"Ultimatum from the extraterrestrial Interstellar Canglan Empire!

Emperor Chen Fan! You humble little race, how dare you despise the majesty of the Empire!

The three-day deadline has passed.

You have not submitted, not paid tribute, and not ceded territory!

Crown Prince Canglan Yao of the Empire leads 500,000 interstellar troops and 3,000 warship formations, personally launching an expedition!

Within one month, we will flatten the Human Star Domain, destroy the Dawn Empire, and leave no one alive!"

The ultimatum was violent, arrogant, and bloody, full of the absolute pressure of an old-school Interstellar Empire.

The scale of 3,000 warships was three times that of the Dawn Empire, and 500,000 troops far exceeded the total number of the Empire's ground army!

The Canglan Empire was getting serious!

The temperature in the hall dropped to the freezing point instantly!

Commander Ling Shuang's war god might erupted, and her mecha war seal roared: "Emperor! Your subject is willing to lead the ten thousand Mecha Legion to fight the enemy!"

Commander Lei Meng roared, pressing his sword: "The Main Fleet is on standby!

What is 3,000 warships? My thousand ships can rival ten thousand!"

Old Hu smashed his iron fist to the ground: "The Ground Legion is ready to set out at any time!

Every inch of land, every inch of Dawn! I will never retreat a single step!"

Commander Ling Ye's shadow surged: "The Shadow Fleet will infiltrate, assassinate the Crown Prince, and disrupt the enemy's morale!"

Commander Su Qingyue's gaze was sharp: "The Research Center will operate at full capacity, the Star Destroyer will be launched ahead of schedule, the military industry will be fully operational, and we will prepare for war!"

Aila said in a deep voice: "Logistics is fully mobilized, resources, supplies, and medical care are all in place!"

The six commanders were filled with fighting spirit, sharing a common hatred for the enemy!

Emperor Chen Fan stood up slowly, his black robes fluttering.

His Star Warrior pressure erupted without reservation, causing the entire Dawn Central Palace to shake violently, and ripples appeared in the void.

Stars flickered in his eyes, and his cold gaze pierced through the sky, looking toward the direction of the Canglan Empire's army, a trace of an extremely cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"Destroy me in a month?"

"Crown Prince Canglan Yao, Canglan Empire... You all think too highly of yourselves."

He waved his hand, and the global war mobilization order instantly spread to every inch of the Human Star Domain:

"I, Emperor Chen Fan of the Dawn Empire, declare to the entire territory:

The extraterrestrial Canglan Empire has raised an army to invade, despising humanity and bullying my Empire!

I order: The Empire enters the highest state of war!

The whole army sets out, the whole nation becomes soldiers, military industry is fully operational, and technology is fully activated!

Commander Su Qingyue, build the real Star Destroyer immediately and complete the formation equipment!

Commander Lei Meng, lead the Main Fleet to the border of the star system and deploy for battle!

Commander Ling Shuang, lead the Mecha Legion to coordinate with the fleet for combat!

Commander Ling Ye, infiltrate with shadows and scout the enemy's situation!

Old Hu, guard the territory and comfort the people!

Aila, ensure logistics and support the great war!"

The imperial edicts, like thunder, exploded over the Empire.

Emperor Chen Fan's gaze was like a sword, and his voice rang through the galaxy, resounding and powerful:

"If the Canglan Empire wants to fight, then let us fight!

I, Emperor Chen Fan, swear here:

Those who offend my Dawn, though far away, will be punished!

Those who invade my humanity will not return!

In this battle, I will let the Canglan Empire know the might of humanity, know the wrath of a Star Warrior, and know that the Dawn Empire cannot be bullied!"

The war order has been issued, and the flames of war have been ignited!

The Human Star Domain prepares to fight the interstellar Canglan Empire!

An epic interstellar war is about to break out!

(Chapter 165 End)