Zhao Chen nodded in satisfaction.

Although it is still not a true T7-class starship.

However, it would be of great help if the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire could have one more near-T7 level interstellar warship.

Moreover, this is a near-T7 class interstellar cruiser. It not only has advantages in speed and maneuverability, but also, because it is an interstellar cruiser, its construction cost is far lower than that of the Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought.

While the Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought is very powerful, its biggest problem is its extremely high construction cost.

Based on Lilith's current deductions...

Throughout the year, in order to meet the needs of building the Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought as much as possible, they continuously squeezed out resources from other areas.

Under these circumstances, they could only barely meet the construction plan of about one hundred interstellar warships per year.

One hundred Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnoughts would look good.

However, if this involves a major battle on multiple battlefields, then they are still at a disadvantage in terms of numbers.

At this point, there is an urgent need for a cheap, mass-produced, near-T7 level interstellar warship to fill this gap.

Keep in mind that the duel to be waged thirty months from now will be fought against an entire universe, which means the battlefield will be enormous.

Furthermore, everyone is fighting in the open, eliminating the advantages of surprise attacks and ambushes.

This greatly reduces the advantage of Zhao Chen's Dragon Legion fleet as an elite fleet.

"In addition, there have been some breakthroughs in space exploration technology, mainly due to the technology provided by the Holy Elf Empire, as well as some technologies obtained from other interstellar civilizations through trade channels."

"We hope to significantly expand our cosmic exploration radius by the end of this year," Anne said casually.

She viewed these things merely as work, so she didn't care about their use.

For Zhao Chen, this was a huge gain!

It's important to understand that advancements in space exploration technology mean that the Dragon Star Empire can explore even further.

In the context of multiple universes, the order in which civilizations see each other is of paramount importance.

In this way, whether you have good intentions or bad intentions, you can take the initiative.

It's like being in a forest and spotting prey; whether or not to fire is entirely up to you.

On the contrary.

If you fall into the enemy's sights, you become prey within their gun's range, as if a knife is hanging over your head, ready to fall at any moment.

Therefore, this technological advancement is in no way inferior to the technology required to possess a near-T7 level interstellar warship.

"In addition, there's the technology for inter-cosmic stargates. Because of the actual construction experience, some of our researchers and scientists followed the entire process, which led to a significant improvement in the technology," Anne added.

Zhao Chen nodded approvingly.

Inter-universe stargate technology is also very important, as it relates to the future inter-space transportation network for the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire to communicate with other interstellar civilizations.

"As for the rest, they've all been minor developments, nothing major breakthroughs," Annie said with a shrug.

With these breakthroughs, Zhao Chen was already quite satisfied.

It's important to know that for other interstellar civilizations, it would take decades, hundreds, or even thousands of years to achieve a technological breakthrough.

The Dragon Star Empire is making breakthroughs every year.

This is partly due to Zhao Chen's leadership, and partly due to the legacy left by the previous Xiaolong Technology.

By continuously learning from and refining the technologies of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, the empire's technologies have achieved breakthroughs in recent years, solely through the efforts of its scientists and researchers.

"Regarding the research on the T7 starship."

We will continue to work hard.

In addition, I have sought help from the Holy Elf Empire.

A batch of rare raw materials from the Holy Elf Empire will be shipped over soon.

"You can use these for your research first," Zhao Chen said.

These rare raw materials are naturally related to the World Tree of the Holy Elf Empire.

Because of Zhao Chen's consistent efforts to win over the Holy Elf Empire, as well as some investments.

With the 'help' of the Flame Elf King and the Emerald Elf King, acquiring some rare resources in this area shouldn't be too much of a problem.

After all, Zhao Chen had already sent over the Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought, demonstrating his sincerity.

If your Holy Elf Empire is unwilling to contribute in battle, that's one thing, but if you're also stingy in this regard, then that's unacceptable.

Therefore, the other Elf Kings and High Elf Councilors did not have much of an opinion on this.

"I've also learned a bit about those raw materials."

"If we have those, we can certainly try to conduct relevant research, and perhaps we'll make a significant breakthrough." Anne said thoughtfully, while still grabbing the snacks in her hand.

You can multitask without any problems.

Annie ate a few more bites of snacks, but Zhao Chen didn't ask her another question for quite a while.

She felt a little uncomfortable and couldn't help but look towards Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen was looking at the starry sky outside the window, his expression somewhat melancholy, as if he were gazing at something.

Annie chewed her food, thinking to herself: What's wrong with him? He's the Interstellar Emperor of the Dragon Empire now, enjoying things that others can't. What is there to worry about?

"Annie, do you think we can build a true T7-class interstellar warship within two and a half years?" Zhao Chen asked, gazing at the starry sky outside. His voice was somewhat grave.

Anne thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, "Two and a half years is not enough time to build one, let alone develop a true T7-level interstellar warship. That would be quite difficult."

Even if we were to acquire the raw materials and energy required for T7 technology right now, it would still take at least two to three years to develop a true T7-class interstellar warship.

Then construction will be required.

Construction is also a problem.

After all, this is a true T7-class interstellar warship. To build an interstellar warship of this level, one needs an industrial base of this level.

Currently, we only have the T6 level.

A T6-level industrial construction base isn't incapable of building T7-level interstellar warships, but it would require significantly more time and effort.

In addition, given that this is the first ship, I estimate that the construction time alone will take one to one and a half years.

Therefore, acquiring a true T7-class interstellar warship within two and a half years is theoretically impossible.

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Devouring Civilization Universe

Black God Emperor Temple

On a brand new throne, the Black God Emperor sat, while hundreds of people knelt on the ground in the hall.

At the very front row were several Black God commanders and several ministers in charge of internal affairs.

Most of those behind were either officers under the Black God Emperor or governors managing his territories.

There was also a small group of former subordinates of the Troll King and the Drought King.

For some reason, they have all sided with the Black God Emperor and become his subordinates.

"I hereby declare that from this day forward, there is only one regime that will devour civilizations: His Majesty the Black God Emperor."

It will devour all forces within the civilization and make them unconditionally obey all orders of His Majesty the Black God Emperor.

"Long live His Majesty the Black God Emperor!" A minister stood in the front row and loudly proclaimed these words.

Then he knelt on the ground.

"Long live His Majesty the Black God Emperor!"

"Long live His Majesty the Black God Emperor!"

"Long live His Majesty the Black God Emperor!"

Cheers echoed throughout the hall.

The Black God Emperor, seated high on his throne, was still wearing his armor, so his expression was not clearly visible.

"That's enough." The Black God Emperor spoke slowly, though his voice was devoid of any emotion or tone.

However, everyone present could feel the terrifying pressure emanating from the Black God King.

Especially a murderous aura.

Because you should know that since that battle, although both the Troll King and the Drought King have died.

However, it is still somewhat difficult to completely rule over the territories under those monarchs.

Furthermore, for the convenience of future management, Black God Emperor's audience has a blacklist.

All names and influences on the blacklist have been removed.

During that period of the Devouring Civilization Universe, a bloody atmosphere pervaded all corners of the world, and no interstellar power dared to speak out at that time.

They were terrified of bringing annihilation upon their family.

Some interstellar forces that originally belonged to the Troll King or the Drought King seized the opportunity to express their loyalty to the Black God Emperor, offering their wealth and armies.

They were terrified that if they were even slightly slow to express their opinion, it would lead to a tragedy that would destroy their family.

While civilizations were being devoured, people everywhere were experiencing this white terror.

The Black God Emperor was also handling other matters at the same time.

And at this moment, it was one of the things he needed to arrange.

"That's enough of that empty talk."

"Now I have important business to discuss with you." After speaking, the Black God Emperor looked at everyone in the hall and said, "All lords of the various territories and heads of all industrial zones, please step forward."

Upon hearing the Black God Emperor's words, those who were called all trembled.

But they dared not be negligent in the slightest and immediately stepped forward to stand respectfully.

But I prayed that nothing dangerous would happen to me.

I've been keeping a low profile lately.

Hundreds of people emerged from among thousands and stood at the very front of the main hall, making them stand out conspicuously.

Those who weren't called out felt much more at ease and looked at the group with a hint of schadenfreude.

These people who are being called out are actually devouring those who stand at the top of the power pyramid in the civilized universe.

Therefore, many people would naturally feel secretly jealous, and they would be very happy to see these people suffer.

Seeing that everyone he had called had stood up, the Black God Emperor immediately began to explain his commands.

"Now I will issue my first order as the Black God Emperor."

From this day forward, you individuals are required to submit the corresponding production resources to the territories you are responsible for each month on time and in the required quantity.

And each month's figure is higher than the previous month's.

Similarly, those of you in charge of the various industrial production bases also need to be responsible for the production plans of each industrial production base.

Production plans must be completed on time each month, and interstellar warships scheduled to be put into service must be completed on schedule.

At the same time, monthly production must be higher than the previous month.

Each of you has your own demands.

As you all know, all of this is for our duel with the Dragonflight Interstellar Empire thirty months from now.

In this duel, we are only allowed to win, not lose.

Therefore, within these thirty months, we must produce the most interstellar warships in the shortest possible time to further expand the size of our interstellar fleet!

If any region under someone's responsibility fails to meet these production targets on schedule.

I will set up a special oversight team, and they will punish those responsible for failing to meet production targets.

In short, I don't care what methods you use.

I just want to see a satisfactory result.

If anyone manages to exceed the production target, I will reward them.

Did you all understand?

There was complete silence below the main hall.

At this moment, each of them also had their own production plans to complete.

The production plan was very concise, specifying how much to contribute in the first month and how much to increase production in the second month.

It's a very strict requirement.

They completely disregard whether there are other objective factors at play.

And when you see these production requirements plans.

The first month was actually fine.

Everyone can accomplish this if they grit their teeth.

However, upon seeing the ever-increasing production plans, introspection was undoubtedly devastating.

Normally, your production output will increase.

But most of them only have one increase plan per year.

But for this Black God Emperor, it's an increase in production every month.

Such a situation might be possible in a newly emerging interstellar power or enterprise.

Take, for example, the earliest X-Dragon Star Empire.

However, this would be impossible in the context of modern civilizations.

If these production plans are to be completed on schedule, then those in charge will inevitably resort to some extraordinary measures.

The people all looked rather grim.

Finally, someone stepped forward and said tremblingly, "Your Majesty, there have been no problems with this production plan for the first few months."

But later... the rate of production increase was too fast, making it really difficult to complete.

If we insist on completing these production plans, there is a possibility that very bad things could happen.

Please think it over.

The Black God Emperor looked at the man and said calmly, "In other words, you cannot complete it."

"It's... a bit difficult," the man said softly.

“Since it’s difficult, then let’s just forget about it,” said the Black God Emperor.

Upon hearing this, some people present were delighted, but most remained expressionless.

Because they knew the Black God King's temper; he would never give in to such a thing so easily.

really!

The next second, a laser beam shot out and pierced through the guy's head.

The headless corpse of the man fell directly into a pool of blood, startling those nearby who wanted to scream but immediately covered their mouths.

He watched as the flowing blood was about to reach his feet.

They wanted to dodge, but dared not make any rash moves.

He could only rely on his own gaze to suppress the fear in his heart.

The Black God King put down his gun and calmly glanced at the people in charge present: "Who else has difficulties?"

I can help him solve it.

At this point, who would dare to stand up and speak?

Solving difficulties means solving the problems of those in difficulty.

"No, no..."

"Long live the Emperor! We will do our utmost to complete the production tasks you have assigned us."

"For the Emperor, for the conquest of civilization, for the Great Order, we pledge to carry out your orders."

Since they had no way to refuse, some people simply started to flatter them.

Since there's no way to refuse anyway, saying some nice things now might leave a good impression on the Black God Emperor.

As for whether these construction and production plans can actually be completed by then, we'll see.

Anyway, it's better to die later than to die sooner.

At that moment, no one present dared to raise any objections.

Because nobody wants to end up like the corpse on the ground.

"You will succeed him from now on."

"Do you have a question?" The Black God Emperor casually pointed to the person at the very front of the group behind him.

The person who was pointed at looked somewhat surprised.

In the past, such a promotion would have been a cause for celebration.

But now this is a hot potato; it's not a good thing for anyone to take it on.

But with examples of exes right there, who would dare to refuse at this point?

“No...no problem, I am willing to carry out any order given by His Majesty the Emperor.” The man immediately knelt on the ground and bowed his head.

The people around him looked at him with pity.

He kept his head down, and no one could tell whether he was feeling sad or happy.

After finalizing this matter, the next steps involve other aspects.

None of these are big deals.

If there's anything major going on, it's probably the repair and construction of the stargate.

Because the Dragon Star Empire had tricked them after the ceasefire.

This resulted in the damage and destruction of many of their stargates, severely impacting the stargate transportation network that devours civilized universes.

If it is not repaired, it will have a huge impact on all aspects of the Devouring Civilization universe.

Therefore, repair and reconstruction are inevitable.

However, it is impossible for the current industrial capacity of devouring civilized universes to restore the pre-war level in a short period of time.

Naturally, we can only repair some of the more important routes first, and do everything we can to complete them in the shortest possible time.

After explaining all this, the Black God Emperor's first meeting in the main hall came to an end.

It was because of this grand meeting that the Devouring Civilization Universe experienced its most nightmarish thirty months in the following thirty months.

These are all things to be discussed later, and we won't talk about them for now.

After the meeting ended, the Black God Emperor left first, as he had important matters to attend to.

The others naturally left the main hall in twos and threes.

This meeting was quite special; almost everyone attended in person, and no one dared to be absent.

Those who left the main hall were naturally discussing the oath-taking duel or matters related to the planned production.

Especially those in charge of this area, they all looked worried.

They either covered their heads and left quickly without making a sound.

Or they'll drag others into constantly complaining about their troubles.

And among these.

The inner circle of those few Black God commanders is the highest level.

wrong.

These Black God Commanders have now been promoted to Black God Marshals!

In addition to having control over his own Black God Marshal Legion fleet, he is also fully responsible for commanding all aspects of the Black God Emperor's Legion fleet.

"Sigh, those production orders issued by His Majesty the Black God Emperor have really put us through a lot," the Fourth Marshal of the Black God said with a wry smile to the other Black God Marshals around him.

"You're not the one in charge of this, so why are you worried about this?" Second Marshal Black God said coldly, looking at the man.

The Fourth Marshal of the Black God shrugged and said helplessly, "I don't want to worry either."

Although this matter has nothing to do with us, some of my subordinates are involved in it.

For example, my 73-year-old wife's father is in charge of this kind of thing.

It just so happens to be a starship production base, and I was the one who managed to get it into his hands back then.

Who would have thought that we would get into such a mess?

He was the one who kept pestering me and complaining just now.

If I hadn't made up an excuse to come to you guys, that old guy would still be bothering me.

Although I don't care whether that old guy lives or dies, if he dies, my share... won't be gone.

It turns out that what this guy was worried about wasn't his relationship with his father-in-law, or whether his wife would be hurt, but rather the share of benefits he could obtain.

It's easy to imagine that he found this starship production base for his father-in-law, and that his father-in-law must have given him some treats every month.

But if his father-in-law gets into trouble with the Black God Emperor, then he'll lose all of this benefit.

The fourth marshal of the Black God was worried about this.

The Second Marshal of the Black God rolled his eyes at him, clearly not wanting to respond.

"However, His Majesty's issuance of this order will undoubtedly be a disaster for our various territories in the Devouring Civilization Universe over the next thirty months."

"Even...some bad things might happen in some places." The Third Marshal of the Black God spoke at this moment, his expression somewhat melancholy.

"How so?" the Fourth Marshal of the Black God asked curiously.

"What do you think about the production plans ordered by His Majesty under normal circumstances?"

"Are those in charge below able to complete the task on schedule?" the Third Marshal of Black Serpent asked rhetorically.

The answer was obvious to everyone present.

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