The day before Zhao Chen was scheduled to return.

As agreed, the Flame Elf King led Zhao Chen to a starship factory beneath the World Tree.

The entire Starship Factory has a very different style; from a distance, it looks like a thicket of thorns.

You can also see a lot of vines on the outer wall.

Zhao Chen and the Flame Elf King boarded the shuttle and entered the starship factory.

"I'm sorry, but this starship factory is part of our military facilities."

"Moreover, this is the place responsible for producing T6-class interstellar warships, so Your Majesty Emperor Xiaolong, you can only follow me here." The Flame Elf King said, leading the way.

“No problem.” Zhao Chen nodded and obediently followed beside the Flame Elf King.

Perhaps for the sake of secrecy, the chosen passages were all completely sealed, so even if Zhao Chen wanted to see the construction process of those T6 interstellar warships currently in service with the Holy Elf Empire, he had no chance at all.

Until the Flame Elf King led Zhao Chen into a huge cabin.

Upon entering this chamber, the Flame Elf King even underwent an identity scan, demonstrating the importance of this chamber.

Zhao Chen looked at the huge cabin in front of him; there weren't many people there.

But there was another huge 'branch' lying there.

If placed on a planet, they would definitely be considered ancient trees, some thousands of years old.

But Zhao Chen knew that this was just a small branch on the World Tree.

"These are the raw materials we collected from the World Tree."

It is also one of the important raw materials for our production of T6-class starships.

It is a new type of material, but it also contains a great deal of energy.

"Therefore, it is a material naturally suited for building interstellar warships," the Flame Elf King said, pointing to the piece of wood.

Zhao Chen looked around.

Judging by its appearance alone, it is basically no different from an ordinary tree, but Zhao Chen has a feeling that just being next to this piece of wood makes his body feel very comfortable.

"Since it's so powerful, why can't we use it for breakthrough research in T7 technology?" Zhao Chen subconsciously asked this question again.

The Flame Elf King remained silent.

This seems to be hiding some big secret.

Zhao Chen didn't press further. He said, "The World Tree is so enormous that if a single branch could build an interstellar warship..."

"Then you can use this to build a massive T6 interstellar fleet!"

After saying this, Zhao Chen waited for the Flame Elf King's explanation.

Because he guessed that it wouldn't be that easy or simple.

If what he said is true, then the number of active T6 interstellar warships in the Holy Elf Empire must be even greater now.

However, based on my current understanding of the Holy Elf Empire, I've discovered that this isn't the case.

So there must be some reason behind this.

The Flame Elf Queen shook her head and explained, "The raw materials for the World Tree cannot be actively collected by us."

It's not that we don't want to, but that we lack the technology in this area.

If we actively cut off the branches of the World Tree, those branches will quickly age and fall off, turning directly into dust.

Only the branches of the World Tree that detach automatically can contain this special ability to build interstellar warships.

Although our Holy Elf Empire is also trying to find ways to increase the efficiency of collecting this raw material.

So far, we can only rely on certain methods to speed up the shedding of branches that have already started to fall off automatically.

However, this step cannot be fully controlled.

Zhao Chen understood what this meant.

It's simply that the production of these raw materials is something they have absolutely no control over.

This also explains why the Holy Elf Empire, despite possessing such a vast gold mine, lacks a terrifyingly powerful military force.

“I thought, if I wanted to take a sample back with me.”

"That can't be, right?" Zhao Chen said half-jokingly.

The Flame Elf King bluntly stated, "Given the current cooperative relationship between our two parties, this is indeed impossible."

But if our relationship grows closer in the future, it's not entirely hopeless.

"Then I'll remember that."

If in the future I save your Holy Elf Empire and do you a great favor...

I want the thickest and hardest one.

"No problem." The Flame Elf King seemed not to understand the teasing in Zhao Chen's words.

Zhao Chen continued, "I'm planning to go back tomorrow."

When do you and your elven fleet plan to travel to the Dragon Empire?

"As agreed, we will send five million interstellar warships to the Dragon Empire for the first time."

But this will take some time to prepare.

It took about a month in total.

Approximately every week, we will send one million interstellar warships to the Dragon Empire.

Before that, Your Majesty Emperor Xiaolong, we would also like to ask you to prepare the industrial base we need.

As for me, I might travel to the Dragon Empire with the third interstellar fleet. After the Flame Elf Queen finished speaking, she paused and looked at Zhao Chen: "Then what about Your Majesty the Dragon Emperor's Dragon Legion fleet?"

When do you plan to establish your presence in our Holy Elf Empire?

"There's no rush for now. I'll let you know in advance when there are arrangements."

As you know, our Dragon Empire is not as large and powerful as your Holy Elf Empire; we only have a few interstellar warships.

"Although we agreed to exchange interstellar warships, we don't actually have many surplus fleets," Zhao Chen said with a shrug.

"The number of interstellar warships does not fully represent the combat capability of an interstellar fleet."

From what I understand, the JF-17 fleet has always fought battles where it wins against overwhelming odds.

"With the combined efforts of interstellar missile ships and interstellar escort ships, they can often achieve a fairly good kill-to-loss ratio on the battlefield." The Flame Elf King stared at Zhao Chen.

This girl really does have a lot of research on her JF-17 fleet.

During this period, due to the alliance, it is not as inconvenient to contact each other as before.

Whenever she had the chance, she would ask about all sorts of things.

They would also openly ask Zhao Chen about the Xiaolong series interstellar warships, and Zhao Chen would say a few words in return.

She couldn't say, and seeing that Zhao Chen was making excuses, she didn't press him for more details.

Afterwards, Zhao Chen asked some more questions about the raw material from the World Tree, and then the trip came to an end.

............

Imperial Guard Fleet - Bridge

Zhao Chen sat on the throne sofa, looking out the porthole at the Xiaolong Legion fleet that was already preparing to return.

"Everything has been arranged. The 'Water Dragon Gate' will open in ten minutes, and you and your fleet can then return to the Dragon Empire."

Accompanying you on this journey to the Dragon Empire will also be the interstellar fleet of our Holy Elf Empire.

In addition to diplomatic personnel, the starfleet also includes technical personnel.

The main task is to oversee the construction of the 'Water Dragon Gate/Star Gate Type' basic project in the Dragon Empire's space domain.

After Gladys finished speaking, she looked at Zhao Chen and straightened up: "In addition, I have received a special mission."

I will be dispatched to the Dragon Empire as a special envoy.

"Next, if you have any matters to discuss with the Holy Elf Empire, I can speak with you on behalf of the High Council."

Zhao Chen looked at Gladys: "No need to be so reserved, we've known each other for a long time."

I never imagined that I'd have to take you back with me this time.

Gladys chuckled.

“You’ve been with us all this time, and we haven’t had a chance for you to visit your family,” Zhao Chen said.

Gladys smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about me."

My family and I have had video calls.

Moreover, my business trip to the Dragon Empire this time will only last a few months.

As you know, we elves have a very long lifespan.

The current average lifespan is around one thousand years.

Zhao Chen then remembered that these elves were all very long-lived.

They could live to be a thousand years old without relying on any lifespan technology.

These past few months have been nothing to them at all.

"Then let's get ready to set off," Zhao Chen said.

"yes."

Then, everything was the same as when we arrived.

With the opening of the 'Water Dragon Gate', Zhao Chen and his fleet officially began their return journey.

...

Devouring Civilization

Inside a certain interstellar warship with a jet-black hull and an appearance resembling a cosmic behemoth.

The eerie bridge of the ship resembled a palace.

"The latest news from the Holy Elf Empire."

They have made contact with the universe we just discovered, and they have begun military cooperation, seemingly forming some kind of alliance.

Furthermore, five million Elven interstellar warships will be dispatched to that new universe.

"They made a pact to resist our invasion together." A creature wearing old armor, with black smoke rising from its body, spoke.

I've heard about this news too.

Hehehe.

Unexpectedly, those timid elves, after abandoning so many universes, were actually willing to fight alongside this new cosmic civilization and fight against us.

I really don't know where they got the courage from.

"Wouldn't it be better to just stay in your own little corner and wait to die like before?" This was one of the two video windows in front of him.

A thin, skeletal creature spoke with a sinister laugh.

In another video window, there was a huge body, as tall as a small mountain.

"Don't let your guard down."

I looked up some information about this new universe, and it seems they call themselves the Dragon Empire, the Dragon Universe.

It is an interstellar civilization with T6 technology.

Furthermore, the great beings also sent fleets to invade this universe, only to be defeated time and again.

This greatly angered the Great Being. If it weren't for the fact that the Great Being's main fleet was blocked in outer space by a bunch of iron lumps, it would have been a great relief.

This universe has long been swallowed up by a great being.

Therefore, we must be wary of such an interstellar civilization capable of rivaling great beings.

"careful.

Hahahaha, stop teasing me, okay?

What's there to be wary of in an interstellar empire that's less than ten years old?

The reason it can resist the infiltration of a great being is entirely because it is only a tiny fraction of that great being's power.

"If a great being could fully descend, could this mere T6 technological civilization possibly withstand it?" the skinny man said with a mocking laugh.

The armored creature said in a deep voice, "Alright, let's stop arguing about these unnecessary things."

Our only task right now is to devour this Dragon Empire universe and then completely invade the Holy Elf Empire.

The existence of the Holy Elf Empire has always been a thorn in the side of great beings.

They were about to invade their universe, but who would have thought they would use such a technological method.

However, that only slowed down their deaths.

Let us, on behalf of the great beings, personally judge their deaths!

But before that, let's destroy this Dragon Empire first.

"How is the expeditionary fleet I asked you to prepare coming along?"

"I have five million interstellar warships, all ready."

"I also have five million interstellar warships, ready to set sail at any time."

"Alright, then we'll have a total of 15 million interstellar warships."

It would be more than enough to destroy such a powerful empire.

We could even use this to lure more Holy Elf Empire fleets to the Dragon Empire battlefield and annihilate them.

Hehehehehe.

"Devouring...devouring everything..."

...

"Oh right, let me ask you something."

Based on the information I've gathered about the Devouring Civilization from your Holy Elf Empire over the past few days.

Records state that the Devouring Civilization was controlled by three monarchs.

These three monarchs are the sole believers in Order, and there are even rumors that they have personally met Order and thus obtained its technology, which enabled them to establish the current Devouring Civilization.

"Have they really seen it before?" Zhao Chen looked at the familiar scene of traversing the universe and chatted with Gladys next to him.

"Those are all rumors. Who knows if they've ever seen Order?"

Anyway, we have never seen order.

Order often manifests itself on a spiritual level, either subtly influencing you or allowing you to sense its presence in your mind.

"Anyway... it's just a very strange thing," Gladys said.

Regarding the Order, all Zhao Chen knew was a powerful soul entity, or consciousness entity, or spiritual entity, that possessed the amazing T7 technology—it had many names.

But no one really knows what it looks like.

This, on the contrary, made Zhao Chen very curious.

"What about the three kings who devoured civilizations? Have you ever seen them?"

"I haven't found any video or audio materials." Zhao Chen inquired about the content related to the Devouring Civilization.

"The Three Kings are beings who devour the pinnacle of civilizational power."

There have been many legends and rumors about them, but there is no real video footage of them.

Legend has it that one of the three kings was a giant fat man, five meters tall, who enjoyed eating other intelligent life forms raw.

There was also a skinny guy who was very cunning and cruel. His favorite thing to do was to plunge a planet into apocalypse and enjoy the dying struggles of the people in the apocalypse.

The other one is the king in armor, and information about him is the least available.

But he was the highest-ranking of the three kings!

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