4: Star Controller

Looking at the incredibly exquisite projection in Pal's hand, Captain Li Yang's mind went blank for a moment, unable to come up with any practical, high-quality suggestions. He couldn't just blurt out to activate the Star Destroyer Cannon, could he? After all, his understanding of this fleet so far was limited mostly to the Star Destroyer Cannon.

"Captain Li Yang, because this is your home planet, your suggestions are especially important. Could you please tell me some detailed information about this planet?"

Pal's gaze was full of earnestness.

Seeing Pal's sincere expression, Captain Li Yang no longer held anything back, openly stating everything he knew.

"Wait, Captain Li Yang, are you saying that only humans like you live on this planet? There are no other humanoid creatures?"

"Yes, why?"

Looking at the shocked Pal, Captain Li Yang was a bit confused, but after thinking it over, he could understand.

After all, humans were a rare species in the Empire, and now that a planet full of humans suddenly appeared, it was reasonable for the other party to be shocked.

Not only Pal, but the others also began to whisper and discuss amongst themselves.

It was important to know that on other planets, even if humans lived there, there would always be other humanoid creatures.

However, from Captain Li Yang's mouth, they learned that besides humans, this planet only had lower life forms.

"If that's the case, Captain Li Yang, I suggest applying to the Empire for a Star Controller."

"A Star Controller? What is that?"

Hearing of this unheard-of thing, Captain Li Yang was full of curiosity, but thankfully, the system would explain.

"Beep... The Star Controller is a high-tech product used by the Empire to control any planet in the universe. Taking the Solar System as an example, whether it's as small as the Moon or as large as the Sun, all can be contained and controlled."

Hearing the system's explanation, Captain Li Yang was completely bewildered. What? Contain the Sun? Can such a huge Sun be collected like a toy? Captain Li Yang's small head was now filled with great doubts.

"Beep... Yes, except for a few extremely special celestial bodies, all can be contained and controlled."

Seeing the system say that, why hesitate? Just use it! He wanted to see what this high-tech marvel looked like.

"Pal, what are we waiting for? Apply directly!"

"Sorry, Captain Li Yang, I am not currently qualified to apply for this weapon. Only you can personally apply to the Empire."

Facing the excited Captain Li Yang, Pal awkwardly rubbed his nose and replied.

"Me apply? How do I apply?"

Captain Li Yang asked with a frown.

"You only need to communicate with the intelligent brain in your mind."

"Intelligent brain?"

Hearing Pal say that, Captain Li Yang couldn't help but look confused. What exactly was an intelligent brain?

"Beep... Is there a possibility that the system you call me is the so-called intelligent brain..."

The system's voice suddenly sounded in his mind, and Captain Li Yang suddenly realized, so the system was the intelligent brain all along... "System is just your term for me. My full name is the Xili Empire Intelligent Auxiliary Brain System. Every citizen belonging to the Empire will have this system implanted."

Alright, after hearing the system's explanation, Captain Li Yang finally understood. So this system was something everyone had. He had previously thought it was unique, like in novels, a one-of-a-kind thing.

"Then how do I apply for that Star Controller?"

"Beep... Lieutenant Li Yang, please confirm whether to apply for a Star Controller?"

"Confirm!"

"Application request has been sent to the Empire, please wait..."

Seeing that the system had completed the application, Captain Li Yang's curiosity, which was thumping like a deer, could no longer be restrained, and he eagerly continued to ask.

"System, why does this thing need to be applied for? Can't it be used directly?"

"Beep... Your current level authority is insufficient. The fleet is not allowed to carry a Star Controller. Please work hard to upgrade your level!"

Well, in the end, it was still because his level was not high enough.

"Captain Li Yang?"

Seeing Captain Li Yang, who had been in a daze, Pal couldn't help but call out softly.

"Oh, I've already submitted the application for the Star Controller. The system said I still have to wait."

"Okay, but before the Star Controller arrives, I suggest we first gain a deeper understanding of the target planet."

Understand? I've been here for almost 20 years, that should be enough understanding, right? No, I've always been confined to my small corner of the world. It seems I'm indeed not familiar enough with other places.

After a moment of thought, Captain Li Yang agreed with Pal's suggestion, and the entire fleet thus set off majestically towards Blue Star... Meanwhile, inside a mysterious research institute on Blue Star.

"Report, a special signal has suddenly been detected from space... It seems... it seems to be an email?" The researcher stared intently at the screen in front of him, his face full of disbelief.

An email from outer space, what was going on? Was it aliens? Or had a hacker invaded?

"Move aside... Let me see."

An old man rushed over, looking at the large envelope on the screen, also with a shocked expression. It was important to know that the research institute he was in specialized in outer space research, and this equipment was specifically used to receive various signals and radio waves, yet they had never encountered such a situation before.

"Old Yang... Why not try clicking it open? Maybe it's a hacker invasion?"

A nearby researcher suggested.

However, Old Yang knew very well that this equipment was a confidential national device, and the entire research institute used an internal network, so a hacker had no possibility of invading. But no matter what, it was still most appropriate to click it open and check.

Old Yang slowly moved the cursor and gently clicked on the envelope. As soon as the envelope was opened, a piece of text appeared on the screen.

"Hello, humans of Blue Star. We are a fleet from the Xili Empire civilization. Your planet has been incorporated into the Empire's grand blueprint. Please abandon all futile armed forces."

Everyone stared at the words on the screen, each of them as if under a petrification spell, frozen in place.

"This... Is this really... an alien civilization?"

"This is incredible, a groundbreaking discovery!"

"Aren't you going to finish reading? Didn't you see they said they want us to give up resistance and are preparing to occupy our planet!"

The few people who were originally excited were suddenly interrupted by this sentence.

That's right, they are here to occupy us, this is not a friendly exchange!

For a moment, everyone began to discuss, some fearful, some debating how to resist.

"Quiet! This matter is too serious. I must report it to the nation immediately. Before the nation issues an order, all of you stay here obediently."

Old Yang roared angrily, and after seeing everyone quiet down, he also rushed out.

Similarly, other countries on Blue Star also received emails from the Xili Empire civilization.