Light Speed ​​War

Chapter 105: Pan-Star Alliance

Good times always seem to pass too quickly, and Zhou Yuan and his two companions rushed back to the Sand Star human race's home planet.

A large number of escort fighters circled overhead, while ground forces provided heavy protection and vigilance. Millions of Sandstar citizens, waving the insignia and flags of the Earth Empire's fleet, enthusiastically welcomed the three. The massive plaza of the Sandstar Empire's administrative building was packed with Sandstar citizens, and high-ranking Sandstar officials such as Muko and Peak were also lined up to welcome them. The scene of the Sandstar Empire welcoming the three was far more grand than that of the Protoss. News media captured the most grand event in Sandstar's history.

When the limousine arrived at the Imperial Administration Building, surrounded by a large number of guards, Zhou Yuan and his two companions walked toward Mu Ke and the others, who were naturally already waiting to greet them.

"The three of you have worked so hard. Everyone in the Sand Star Empire is very grateful for your empire's rescue."

"These are all minor matters. I'm here mainly to discuss some things with you."

"Let's go inside and talk."

After a brief handshake and exchange of pleasantries, the group entered the Imperial Administration Building.

When Zhou Yuan revealed that the Earth Empire could travel across galaxies and some of its future plans, the high-ranking officials of the Sand Star Empire, like the councilors of the Protoss, were stunned for a moment, but quickly came to their senses.

"We will naturally give our full support to the Pan-Star Alliance. I was worried that you might not even consider Sandstar Technology."

“Muko, Speaker Starmat of the Protoss feels the same way as you, but we don’t care. We just want to absorb more elements of civilization and wisdom.”

"clear."

"Zhou Yuan, there's something I'd like to ask you."

"Peak, don't be shy, just say it."

Will the Virgo Fleet return?

"The Imperial high command thinks it's very likely, so we've deployed a lot of intelligent probes in hyperspace and sent two fleets to the Virgo Cluster to gather intelligence. Only after the intelligence is gathered will the Empire decide whether to launch an attack on the Virgo Fleet. If the enemy is stronger, we'll have to step up our defenses."

"Yes, I understand. Your empire's technological development has reached a bottleneck. Absorbing the technologies and wisdom of multiple civilizations and combining the strengths of all is a very good way to break through this bottleneck."

"Yes, this is also the main reason why the Empire decided to stay in the Local Group. Even if we travel across the Milky Way to distant star systems, relying solely on the technology and wisdom of the Earth Empire, it will probably be difficult to reach new heights in the short term. To be honest, the Empire's scientists believe that in the near future, we will encounter civilizations like the Virgo Fleet or even more powerful ones. This is because the anomalies appearing in the Local Group, such as stellar attacks and black hole emergence, have probably already attracted the attention of these powerful civilizations. The reason they haven't come yet is probably because they are preparing for war, accelerating their development, or secretly gathering intelligence."

Muko, Pike, and the others were stunned. If that were the case, the situation would only get worse, and the galaxy might even be destroyed.

"Understood. Only by having absolute strength can one avoid being attacked or destroyed."

"Yes, that's what it means."

"Then we, the Sand Star Humans and the Star Spirits, should make more contact with other advanced civilizations that still exist in this star system."

"We have already dispatched some fleets to various parts of the galaxy for disaster relief. We hope that any benevolent civilization capable of warp drive will join the Pan-Star Alliance. As for malicious civilizations, we will ruthlessly strike or destroy them."

"Alright. Since the Protoss have moved their planets to the vicinity of your fleet base, we, the Sand Star Clan, would also like to move to the vicinity of your fleet base. Is that permissible?"

"That's no problem. This way, the three of us can form a strong triangular relationship."

“Thank you very much.” Muko turned to Peak. “Peak, would you be willing to go to the Earth Empire Academy of Sciences?”

"Commander-in-Chief, of course I'm willing, but I'm worried I'm not qualified."

“Pike, you don’t need to be modest. I have high hopes for you. Those who go to the Imperial Academy of Sciences are the top scientists from various intelligent civilizations. This is also the requirement of the Imperial Academy of Sciences.”

"Then I would be very honored to go and learn from them."

"The fleet base will contact you regarding the relocation arrangements. We'll take our leave now, as we still have a trip to various satellite star systems, including the Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy and the Large Magellanic Cloud."

"Okay, then we won't stand on ceremony, since we'll all be living close by in the future anyway."

"it is good."

Zhou Yuan and his two companions traveled in a hurry, visiting more than 30 satellite star systems in eight or nine days. Including the Andromeda, Milky Way, and Triangulum star systems, they found more than 40 benevolent civilizations capable of warp drive who were willing to accept the leadership of the Earth Empire and voluntarily join the Pan-Star Alliance, the largest interstellar civilization organization in their local star cluster.

The final stop for Zhou Yuan and his companions was naturally the Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy, to meet Princess Lefia's brother, the Supreme Commander of the Star Luo Empire, Leidam. Since the Star Luo people and the Roman Empire were still mortal enemies, Zhou Yuan had to temporarily abandon the Roman Empire.

Through rapid scanning by the "Twin Eyes" at long distance and identification of the intelligence level of extraterrestrial civilizations, it has been found that in the Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy, only the Star Luo Empire and the Roman Empire are currently capable of warp drive.

After eliminating the Roman Empire, Zhou Yuan and his two companions led five fleets directly towards the largest fleet base complex. This massive fleet base complex was naturally the location of Leidam, the supreme commander of the Star Luo Empire.

The Seventh Fleet had already set up communication equipment for the Star Luo people, and Lefia activated video communication to call the Star Luo Fleet base.

"Princess, it really is you."

"Ryder, where's my brother?"

“His Majesty is resting. I’ll go wake him.” Ryder quickly left the communication device.

"Girl, why are you back? Did that boy bully you?"

"Brother, watch your words, he's right next to me. I missed you, so I came to see you."

"The girl is still good to her brother. Ryder, lift the warp lock on the fleet base and let them come over."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Five fleets, using warp drive, quickly arrived at the Star Luo Empire fleet base.

Leidam dispatched a magnificent and luxurious small golden warship to pick up Leifia, Zhou Yuan, and Wei Shan. The warship quickly landed on the Star Luo Empire's mother planet, Leiman.

The magnificent palace-style building housed Leidam, who sat on a tall golden chair, surrounded by a group of high-ranking generals and civil officials of the Star Luo Empire. Leidam certainly had the air of an emperor.

When the Star Luo people saw their princess arrive, they all stood up and bowed respectfully, and Lefia returned the greeting. Although Lefia had told Zhou Yuan and Wei Shan about the Star Luo Empire's royal etiquette before they came, they couldn't fully grasp it in a short time, so Zhou Yuan and Wei Shan had to learn it from Lefia on the spot.

Zhou Yuan and Wei Shan both knew very well that, aside from technology and military prowess, the Star Luo people seemed to be a level above the original Earth humans in terms of physical constitution, ideology, innovation, and unity. It was precisely for this reason that Thomas, the commander-in-chief of the Earth Empire's fleet, was willing to accept Lefia and her retinue. Since Princess Lefia and other Star Luo people with carbon-based personalities joined the Earth Empire, the empire has benefited from them in many ways. For example, the "Heaven-Slaying Arrow," capable of destroying a star system, was proposed by the Star Luo scientist Leska. Since Leska proposed the "Heaven-Slaying Arrow," the Imperial Academy of Sciences has begun to recruit Star Luo people in large numbers for its research institutions.

As soon as the three of them sat down in the head seats below, Leidam spoke up, "Girl, you didn't just come to see me this time, did you?"

“Brother, I did come to see you. Last time, the Virgo fleet was projecting stars everywhere, attacking other civilizations. I was worried that you would perish in the flames.”

"Don't worry, I'm not that short-lived. Luckily, we sealed off warp space and didn't expose our strength. The Roman Empire is in a bad way. It seems that some of their star fortresses' home planets have been destroyed. Who told them to show off their warp travel? They deserve it."

"Huh?!" The three were surprised. The large planetary base of the Roman Empire that they had observed earlier was probably rebuilt later.

"Brother, you mustn't say that. I came here not only to visit you, but also to try and persuade you."

"What should we persuade her of?" Leidam couldn't help but wonder what this mischievous little sister was up to now, and the assembled civil and military officials were naturally curious as well.

"This stellar attack was carried out by a fleet of civilizations from the Virgo Cluster. Like the Earth Empire, they also have the ability to travel across galaxies."

"What?!" Xingluo people exclaimed in surprise.

"Brother, I remember you told me before that the Earth Empire could crush the Star Luo Empire, right?"

"Yes, that's right. To be honest, you guys are really good." Leidam was clearly speaking to Zhou Yuan and Wei Shan.

“Your Majesty, there’s no need to take Princess Lefia’s words about crushing us to heart. However, the princess is right, the situation is very bad right now.”

"Zhou Yuan, why are you still calling her Princess Lefia? Aren't you two a couple yet? I'm really looking forward to holding my nephew."

"Brother, you're being inappropriate again."

"Girl, let me think about it."

Although Leidam appears rough on the surface, he is extremely meticulous and possesses considerable literary and military prowess. It can be said that in the hearts of the Star Luo people, Leidam is a great emperor who appears only once in a millennium, and thus deeply loved by his subordinates. Although the Star Luo people, with their silicon-based and carbon-based personalities, had significant disagreements regarding whether to cross the galaxy, leading to a later racial division, Leidam was still highly regarded by the carbon-based Star Luo people.

"Zhou Yuan, you just said the situation is not good. Do you mean these kinds of attacks will become more frequent in the future?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

“If that’s the case, then it’s really bad, crossing river systems.” Leidam couldn’t help but scratch his head.

"Your Majesty, besides visiting you, we also wish to invite the Star Luo Empire to join the Pan-Star Alliance led by our Earth Empire."

"Pan-Star Alliance?"

"Yes, the Local Cluster Intelligent Civilization Alliance. Currently, forty-two benevolent civilizations have voluntarily joined this organization. These civilizations will send their top scientists to our Imperial Academy of Sciences for exchange and advanced studies. Of course, the Empire will also provide corresponding necessary protection and technological transfer."

"It seems our Star Luo Empire is the last one to perform?"

"Bro, are you still putting on airs at a time like this?"

"Girl, we need to discuss this."

"Alright, you can discuss it slowly. I'd like to take a walk around the palace and visit my sister-in-law and nephews."

After speaking, Lefia stood up, took Wei Shan and Zhou Yuan's hands with hers, and walked out of the Royal Council Hall.

Leidam was somewhat amused, but he seemed helpless against his mischievous sister, so he let them leave and began to discuss matters with his ministers.