192: Chapter 192 Human Territory! Chen Fan Owns 70%!

In the Star Calendar year 3728, the trend toward unification in the Human Star Domain was like a surging galaxy; no force could stop it.

The news that the Dawn Empire occupied the borders of the Canglan Empire and completely crushed its former master spread like a storm sweeping across the heavens, reaching every inhabited planet, every interstellar city-state, and every drifting space settlement in the Human Star Domain within three short days.

Forces that had been watching, hesitating, fearing, or remaining neutral completely abandoned all illusions in the face of absolute power.

The Human Star Domain had always only respected the strong.

And now, Emperor Chen Fan and his Dawn Empire were the only strong ones.

Before the smoke of war on the border stars had completely dissipated, the expansion of the Dawn Empire's army had already entered a new phase.

Emperor Chen Fan stood at the bow of the dawn of light, his black robes fluttering without wind. In his star-like eyes, there was no arrogance, only an absolute desire to control the entire Human Star Domain.

The promise he made in Chapter 191—to reclaim seventy percent of the human territory—was not a slogan, but a heavenly military order to be executed immediately.

"Transmit my order."

Emperor Chen Fan's voice was calm, yet it resounded across billions of miles of space, reaching the ears of every Dawn Empire warship and every legion commander.

"The Main Fleet will advance in three prongs: the center will press directly into the buffer zone of the Canglan Empire's heartland, the left flank will incorporate all neutral territories, and the right flank will take over the planets that defected from the Canglan Empire."

"The Shadow Fleet will infiltrate comprehensively, subduing the enemy without fighting; the Mecha Legion will press the border as a deterrent, and those who dare to resist will be crushed directly; the Ground Legion will follow closely, taking over upon landing, and establishing the nation upon landing."

"I give all unaligned forces twelve hours to consider."

"Surrender, and you shall preserve your lives, retain your status, and share in the glory of the Dawn Empire."

"Resist, and the Star Destroyer will open fire; your planet will be turned to dust, leaving not a blade of grass."

The cold imperial decree was broadcast openly to all forces in the Human Star Domain via interstellar communication channels.

It was not a threat, yet it was more terrifying than any threat.

It was not coercion, yet it was more direct than any coercion.

Because everyone knew—Emperor Chen Fan truly dared to blow up a planet with a single shot. The Sky Cannon of the Canglan Empire was the best example.

The moment the decree was issued, the Human Star Domain was in an uproar.

The first to respond were the neutral territories.

Thirty-two neutral planets, seventeen free starports, and nine major interstellar trade alliances lowered their respective flags almost at the same time, jointly issuing letters of submission, requesting to be directly incorporated into the territory of the Dawn Empire.

They had no capital to resist, and no reason to resist.

The Canglan Empire had already lost; what right did they have to block the fire of the Star Destroyer?

Following closely were the internal defectors of the Canglan Empire.

While Emperor Cang Lan Hao crazily issued conscription orders and defense-to-the-death orders, nineteen of his medium-sized habitable planets, seven main border legions, and private armies controlled by the four major clans collectively announced their withdrawal from the Canglan Empire and pledged allegiance to Emperor Chen Fan.

The planetary garrisons opened their air defense gates, the interstellar fleets turned their guns toward the Canglan Divine Capital, and the major clans offered all their resources and planetary property rights, asking only that the Dawn Empire's army could preserve their families and people.

The rule of Emperor Cang Lan Hao collapsed completely from within.

The last to act were the scattered colonial stars and alien city-states.

Hundreds of remote colonial stars, dozens of small alien nations, and nomadic tribes in the starry sky sent envoys, rushing day and night to the center of the Dawn Empire, offering gifts of submission and requesting to become a part of the empire.

The Human Star Domain had never been so united.

And this unity pointed entirely to one person—Emperor Chen Fan.

In the command cabin of the dawn of light, the holographic star map was being covered by silver-blue at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The virtual light image of Xing Xi floated in mid-air, her golden eyes flickering with data streams. Refreshing the territory occupation data every second, the super AI, who had awakened a complete personality, spoke with the solemnity and passion belonging to the imperial center:

[Beep! Real-time statistics of the entire territory!]

[Beep! 32 neutral planets, occupation complete!]

[Beep! 19 planets defected from the Canglan Empire, incorporation complete!]

[Beep! 74 remote colonial stars, submission complete!]

[Beep! 37 alien city-states, affiliation complete!]

[Beep! Added 840 main warships, 120,000 mechas, 3.7 million surrendered troops!]

On the light screen, the silver-blue light representing the Dawn Empire expanded, spread, and devoured from its initial corner, and finally—firmly occupied a full seventy percent of the Human Star Domain!

Seventy percent!

This was a number that could make the entire star domain tremble.

It meant that out of ten people in the human race, seven were citizens of the Dawn Empire.

It meant that seventy percent of planets, mines, fortresses, and starports were under the control of Emperor Chen Fan.

It meant that the Dawn Empire possessed an absolute crushing advantage in troops, resources, technology, and industry.

When the final data set, the entire command cabin fell into a dead silence, followed by a cheer that shattered the galaxy!

"Your Majesty! Seventy percent of the Human Star Domain! We occupy seventy percent!!"

"Unprecedented in history! The first in all eternity! Emperor Chen Fan's unification of humanity is just around the corner!"

"The Dawn Empire is invincible! Humanity will move toward the pinnacle of the universe under the leadership of the Emperor!"

Commander Lei Meng, clad in gilded heavy armor, knelt on one knee, his voice like a bell, his entire armor trembling with excitement: "Your Majesty! Seventy percent of the Human Star Domain is now in our territory! The Canglan Empire is cowering in a corner, clinging to life! Our army only needs to strike while the iron is hot to completely flatten the Canglan Divine Capital and unify all of humanity! Please, Your Majesty, give the order for the whole army to attack!"

Commander Ling Ye's body was surging with shadows, and a rare ripple appeared on his cold face: "Your Majesty, the Canglan Empire only has the last 21% of its territory left, all concentrated around the Divine Capital. Its defenses are empty, its morale is scattered, and its food supplies are cut off; it is already like a candle in the wind. The Shadow Fleet can complete the decapitation operation within three days and directly take down Emperor Cang Lan Hao."

Old Hu hammered his chest and roared, his momentum rushing straight into the clouds: "Your Majesty! The Ground Legion is ready to go! As long as you give the order, we will immediately land in the heartland of the Canglan Empire, liberate all the oppressed people, and plant the Dawn flag on every last inch of human land! Every inch of territory, every inch of Dawn!"

Commander Ling Shuang's God of War armor was radiant, sixty thousand Dawn Mecha resonated in synchronization, and the cold light of the particle blades pierced the starry sky: "Your Majesty! The Mecha Legion can act as the vanguard to directly break through the last line of defense of the Canglan Empire; no one can stop us!"

Commander Su Qingyue's fingertips swept across the light screen, and the report from the Research Center was fully released. Her voice was calm and wise: "Your Majesty, our army has integrated the thousand-year technology of the Canglan Empire, the industrial system of the neutral star domain, and the special energy technology of the alien races. Our technological level has leaped again, the power of the Star Destroyer has increased by 40%, and a new generation of star domain defense systems can already be built. With seventy percent of the Human Star Domain in hand, the foundation for establishing the nation is completely solidified!"

Ayla bowed and saluted, the light of the Ten Thousand Races Crystal brilliant: "Your Majesty, the Department of Alien Affairs has completed the pacification of the entire territory. The population has exceeded 120 million. The ten thousand races have submitted, and all the people revere you. Everyone is looking forward to you leading humanity toward a new era of true unification!"

Zero stood at the central control console, his electronic voice steady and powerful: "Your Majesty, the imperial center is operating perfectly. Xing Xi has fully taken over the data of the entire territory. The four major systems of administration, military, logistics, and scientific research are all mature, and we have all the conditions to establish a higher-level cosmic empire."

The generals shouted together, the sound shaking the galaxy, and the will to fight rushed straight to the nine heavens.

Everyone understood—with seventy percent of the territory in hand, the Dawn Empire was no longer a "regional power," but the sole master of humanity.

The current "Dawn Empire" was no longer worthy of Emperor Chen Fan's great cause, worthy of this vast galaxy, or worthy of the coming cosmic era.

This also laid the most solid logical foreshadowing for the next chapter's request to establish the Star River Empire.

And Emperor Chen Fan just stood with his hands behind his back, quietly watching the silver-blue light covering seventy percent of the Human Star Domain.

His gaze did not linger on the victory before him, but looked toward the deeper, farther, and vast cosmic sea of stars.

"Seventy percent."

He said softly. His voice was not loud, but it made the whole place quiet instantly.

"Emperor Cang Lan Hao, you ruled the Human Star Domain for three hundred years, and occupied no more than thirty percent."

"I, with just one battle, have taken seventy percent of the world."

"This is destiny."

"This is the will of the people."

After speaking, Emperor Chen Fan turned around, his black robes sweeping across the void, and the power of the Star Warrior enveloped the entire command cabin.

"I know you all want to strike while the iron is hot and flatten the Canglan Empire."

"But now is not the time."

The generals were stunned, then listened respectfully to the order.

"The Canglan Empire is already in our pocket; it cannot run away, and it cannot survive."

"The most important thing now is not to conquer, but to sit firmly on this seventy percent of the country."

Emperor Chen Fan's gaze was sharp as a god's, and he issued the military order for governing the country:

"Commander Su Qingyue, the Research Center will immediately start the integration of technology across the entire territory, establish a unified human technological standard, and at the same time begin to select a site to build the new imperial capital, a star river divine capital worthy of the master of humanity."

"I accept the order!"

"Ayla, the Department of Alien Affairs will implement equal laws across the entire territory, abolish the slavery, hierarchy, and mine slavery systems left over from the Canglan Empire, and liberate all the oppressed, so that the light of the Dawn Empire can truly shine on everyone."

"I accept the order!"

"Commander Ling Ye, the Shadow Fleet will strictly monitor the remaining forces of the Canglan Empire, not allowing them to escape, not allowing them to sabotage, and not allowing them to collude with external forces, and will circle Emperor Cang Lan Hao to death within the Divine Capital."

"I accept the order!"

"Commander Lei Meng, Old Hu, and Commander Ling Shuang, the three armies will be stationed across the territory to appease the hearts of the people, clear out remaining bandits, rebuild order, and restore production."

"I want all citizens to understand—submitting to the Dawn Empire is not a defeat, but a rebirth."

"Follow the order!"

"Zero, Xing Xi, build a unified communication network, defense network, and navigation network for the entire territory, so that seventy percent of the human territory can truly be integrated into one, becoming as solid as iron!"

"Follow the order!"

One by one, the decrees were issued, methodical and thunderous.

Emperor Chen Fan was not in a hurry to wipe out the Canglan Empire, because what he wanted to do was not to destroy a country, but to create an era.

He wanted the entire human territory to recognize him, submit to him, and revere him from the bottom of their hearts.

He wanted this seventy percent of the territory to become an unbreakable foundation, preparing the most perfect soil for the birth of the future Star River Empire.

And at this moment, the Canglan Divine Capital had already become a living hell.

In the Lingxiao Hall, Emperor Cang Lan Hao looked at the territory that was constantly being devoured by silver-blue on the star map, looked at the Dawn flag planted on seventy percent of the human territory, and looked at his empire shrinking into a pitiful small piece, finally completely collapsing.

"Seventy percent... He actually occupied seventy percent..."

Emperor Cang Lan Hao slumped on the dragon chair, his eyes hollow, muttering to himself, golden blood overflowing from the corners of his mouth again, dripping on the ground, but it could no longer stir up any waves.

"Three hundred years... I have ruled for three hundred years, and have never been so humiliated..."

"Emperor Chen Fan... you devil... you have taken everything from me..."

Below the hall, the officials trembled, and no one dared to speak.

They knew that the Canglan Empire had only one last breath left.

21% of the territory, broken troops, empty national treasury, scattered hearts...

Facing the Dawn Empire, which occupied seventy percent of the world, had strong soldiers and horses, and was submitted to by ten thousand races, they didn't even have the qualifications to struggle.

"Your Majesty, surrender..."

An old minister wept and knelt, "For the sake of the remaining people, for the last bloodline of the empire, bow your head to Emperor Chen Fan! If we continue to fight, it will only lead to the destruction of the entire clan, and the planet will turn into scorched earth!"

"Surrender?"

Emperor Cang Lan Hao raised his head suddenly, the last trace of madness and resentment flashing in his eyes.

"Even if I die, I will not surrender!"

"If Emperor Chen Fan wants my country, then he can exchange it with the corpses of all humanity!"

"Order! Activate the ultimate self-destruct program of the Divine Capital! Install stellar detonation devices on all planets!"

"I want Emperor Chen Fan to know that what I cannot get, he should not even think about getting!"

The crazy roar echoed in the hall, but only brought a sigh of despair.

Emperor Cang Lan Hao was already crazy. His destruction was only a matter of time.

And within the seventy percent territory of the Human Star Domain, it was a different scene.

Odin Planet, Tieyan Star, Liujin Mining Star, Black Obsidian Star, Huanyue Star...

Every planet was decorated with lanterns and festoons, every starport was cheering to the sky, and every citizen had the joy of rebirth on their face.

"Emperor Chen Fan occupies seventy percent of the territory! Humanity is about to be unified!"

"We don't have to fight anymore! We don't have to be oppressed anymore!"

"Long live! Long live Emperor Chen Fan! Long live the Dawn Empire!"

In the streets and alleys, people spontaneously hung the Dawn flag; in the military camps, soldiers were in high spirits and swore to die in allegiance; in the mines and factories, they were working at full speed to contribute to the empire; the ten thousand races gathered together to celebrate the coming of the great unification of humanity.

The interstellar public channel broadcasted the figure of Emperor Chen Fan and the territory map of the empire all day long.

Countless people knelt down in front of the light screen, tears streaming down their faces.

They had waited for this day for too long.

Waiting for a true strong man to end the war, end the oppression, and end the division.

And Emperor Chen Fan had done it.

Xing Xi's voice sounded again in the entire territory of the Dawn Empire, with the solemnity of the final battle report:

[Beep! Final statistics of the entire empire!]

[Beep! Dawn Empire controlled territory: 70% of the Human Star Domain!]

[Beep! Number of controlled planets: 217!]

[Beep! Space fortresses: 139!]

[Beep! Mining stars: 84!]

[Beep! Interstellar starports: 57!]

[Beep! Total troops: 18.7 million!]

[Beep! Total number of warships: 3,120! Including 9 Dawn-class Star Destroyer!]

[Beep! Total Mecha Legion: 180,000!]

[Beep! Total population: 127 million! Ten thousand races affiliated: 137 races!]

[Beep! Comprehensive national power: 11.7 times that of the Canglan Empire!]

[Beep! The only master of the Human Star Domain: Dawn Empire Emperor · Chen Fan!]

These sets of numbers were the peak that had never existed in human history.

It was an unprecedented great achievement.

It was the beginning of the Galaxy Era.

Emperor Chen Fan stood at the bow of the ship, looking at this seventy percent of the country that belonged to him. In his star-like eyes, a trace of imperceptible sharpness finally appeared.

"Seventy percent of the territory is just the starting point."

"The unification of humanity is right before our eyes."

"But the Dawn Empire is too small."

"It is not worthy of my journey, not worthy of the future of humanity, and not worthy of the vastness of the universe."

He whispered to himself, a voice only he could hear.

He had already set a greater name for humanity, for himself, and for this galaxy in his heart—Star River Empire.

A supreme empire that spans the star domain, dominates the ten thousand races, and sweeps across the universe.

And now, with seventy percent of the territory in hand, the people are sincerely convinced, the officials are loyal, and the army is invincible.

All conditions are ripe.

Just waiting for the next moment, the officials to urge him to ascend, the people to petition, and together to support Emperor Chen Fan to ascend the throne.

Establish the true—Star River Empire!

The starry sky is vast, and the silver-blue light shines on seventy percent of the Human Star Domain.

Emperor Chen Fan's black robes fluttered as he stood at the pinnacle of the galaxy.

The old era of humanity is completely ended.

The unified Galaxy Era is about to arrive.

(Chapter 192 End)