Him and their stars.

Chapter 2129 There's actually someone blocking me!

Yu Lian was slightly taken aback, then couldn't help but sigh. As expected of an old-fashioned imperialist country, their shameless behavior alone is enough for us shallow and stupid earthlings to learn from for many years.

"They were wrong?" he said solemnly.

"Yes, that's definitely wrong."

"So, what are the consequences of making a mistake?"

"The pro-war faction, including Grand Duke Inota, has been dismissed," Duke Fiesu said matter-of-factly.

Yu Lian was once again amazed, saying that this was exactly what he wanted to learn.

His silence likely convinced Duke Fexu that the negotiations could proceed smoothly. The other party then added, "I can now, on behalf of the Imperial Privy Council and the Prime Minister's Office, make a solemn promise to you: for the sake of Imperial honor, as long as you lead your troops back, the Empire will immediately begin peace talks with the New Earth regime you represent. As the highest-ranking official in the Imperial diplomatic system, I can now inform you in advance that we will formally recognize your sovereignty over New Shenzhou, New Yumen, and even the Dawn Starfield."

His attitude was generally very upright and sincere; at least from his expression alone, there was no flaw in his demeanor.

Of course, separated by hundreds of light-years, Yu Lian couldn't possibly perceive the other person's true state of mind using his spiritual sense. But even so, he could still discover some blind spots from the content of the other person's words.

"Are you representing the Privy Council and the Prime Minister's Office?"

But isn't he the emperor? Besides, when exactly did the Prime Minister's Office become equal to the Privy Council?
“I am indeed the highest-ranking official in the diplomatic system,” the Duke replied.

"Furthermore, what you're acknowledging is 'my' sovereignty?" Yu Lian emphasized the volume of a certain title.

Duke Fexus nodded slightly, revealing a knowing expression: "Yes, it is universally acknowledged that if anyone can represent the voice of all people on Earth, it is you. Haha, General, don't deny it. It would be petty to deny it now."

Yu Lian snorted through his nose, unable to answer for a moment.

"The new Shenzhou must also have a route to the Dawn Starfield. The Tian Shu star system must have opened its eighth stargate, and its exit to the new continent must be on the DL-3 route between Yaochi and the Miracle Ring, right?" he added.

Yu Lian smiled but did not answer.

To be fair, given the empire's military and national strength, if it couldn't even make this step certain, most of the generals in the New World should be sent to feed the dragons.

But so what? There are over 100 star systems between Yaochi and the Ring of Miracles. Let's see how you find them.

"To show our sincerity, we ordered a ceasefire on all fronts in the New World four hours ago."

That's quite a show of sincerity! However, it will probably take three days for the order from the capital to reach Xinyumen, and at the earliest, it will take a week to reach Yaochi and the Ring of Miracles. With that much time, this great general could have already washed his military boots at the splash pool in Shenglong Square.

Duke Fexus pretended not to see Yu Lian's mocking expression and said, "The war has come to this point, and both sides are exhausted. We can end it now in a dignified manner that is in the honor of both sides."

Yu Lian listened quietly, nodded solemnly, and then asked very calmly, "So, does the possibility of the Galactic Empire withdrawing from all the former occupied territories of the Blue Star Community exist in your 'dignity plan'?"

Duke Fexus's composed smile froze instantly. He opened his mouth, as if to say something to ease the tension, but in the end, it turned into an awkward laugh: "I knew you would bring up this issue."

"This problem is impossible to solve. The Privy Council and the Prime Minister's Office will not grant you this authority; only the Emperor can. Heh, Your Excellency, how long has it been since you last saw His Majesty?"

Duke Fexu immediately covered his face with his hand: "Stop talking, stop talking! I've already said, I'm just an unlucky guy who was forced to show myself, I'm completely a scapegoat!"

All the prepared diplomatic rhetoric seemed ridiculous at this point. And what could Yu Lian do? Besides expressing sympathy, what else could he say?

After a slightly awkward silence, he suddenly said, "The Galactic Empire will recognize the new Earthling regime established in the New Divine Continent. Whether it's a republic or the original color, it's up to you. If you establish your dynasty in Baiyujing, Yaochi Planet will be handed over to you, and the Miracle Ring will be jointly developed. All shipping routes in the Dawn Starfield will be shared by both sides. We will also withdraw from New Yumen and New Lushun. You will have free passage and even military passage on the route from the Mountain and Sea Shipping Route to Nantianmen. You can also freely enter and exit Nantianmen."

These are probably all the conditions that Duke Fessou could propose.

Looking at the expectant expression on the other person's face, Yu Lian responded with a business smile that was completely flat yet flawless.

The Duke sighed, "See? I knew it. In the end, he's just a scapegoat!"

At this point, he suddenly cleared his throat, suppressing all his sorrow and helplessness, and said solemnly, "Since the Great Age of Exploration, the conflicts in the stars have never ceased, and civilizations have been like candles flickering in the wind. Our successive emperors led their armies across the four seas, quelled the chaos in the eight wastelands, and established an order for all ages, so that billions of people could live in peace. Is this not the glorious will of Heaven? The Milky Way revolves, the mandate of Heaven is renewed, the imperial star shines on the world, and the universe is restored. This is the natural order of the evolution of civilization."

Uh, why did the art style suddenly change? And why does it sound so familiar? Is it because it's a live stream?

Yu Lian sneered, about to say something like, "An empire that bullies the weak and enslaves all races, does it even deserve to be called the Mandate of Heaven?" But the Duke lightly tapped his breastplate with his fist: "General, you possess extraordinary talent, why go against the will of Heaven? If you are willing to lay down your arms and submit, you can still be granted land and territory, allowing all people to enjoy peace. Wouldn't that be a wonderful thing?" Well, this is getting more and more familiar. It seems like this is the style of persuasion tactics used by every race in every era.

Yu Lian scoffed and said directly to the communications officer, "The flames of war have already reached Earth. If they cannot reach the heavens, it would be a dereliction of duty for me, an Earth soldier."

He originally wanted to add that he had "never seen such a shameless person," but since he had no personal grudge against Duke Fexu and it didn't fit the current context, he gave up on that idea.

Duke Fexus, on the other hand, seemed to immediately grasp Yu Lian's resolve, revealing an angry expression: "You have rejected the Galactic Empire's last act of goodwill. General, your soul will bear the wrath of the greatest conqueror of the universe!"

Yu Lian is now finally certain that from the moment the art style suddenly changed, there must have been many people on the other side communicating live.

The Duke of Fexus really has it tough!

He clearly saw the Duke convey his helplessness with his eyes, yet his face betrayed a fierce anger and resolute fighting spirit as he decisively shut down the communication. Based on that expression alone, no one would doubt the Duke's loyalty and courage. He was definitely prepared to fight Yu Lian to the death.

In reality, the Yulian fleet continued to sail unimpeded for the next few hours.

The fleet arrived in the Torristan system on the evening of May 15, and only one more jump was needed to reach the celestial realm.

They could even see with their naked eyes a bright, twinkling point of light hanging in the desolate sky. It was the sun of the Tirelo people, the star that was called the incarnation of the sun god "Rai" in the imperial mythology.

Yu Lian was certainly deeply moved. He had "back then" set up this place as the main base for besieging the Heavenly Realm, watching his enemies fight each other to the death. This was what was known as the "Flower Wine Battle" in that timeline.

Unfortunately, I couldn't share my feelings with my comrades.

Of course, the other members also had their own thoughts.

“We’ve arrived here. We are the first foreign troops to arrive here since the founding of the Galactic Empire,” Horatio Wayne said.

"They were also among the first civilizations in the universe to have written records, marking the beginning of the Age of Space Exploration," said Mihir Kent.

“Actually, we made history after we broke through Chenxiao Fortress,” William Banner said.

“Yes! Every step we take forward is creating new history,” Deng Zhengqing said.

“We are not only making history, but also holding so much destiny in our hands!” Eleanor Bonaparte exclaimed.

Fifi laughed and said, "Yes. The Blue Star Community, the Galactic Empire, Earthlings, the Tyrellians, and even the Emperor's. We have even grasped the future of the universe."

Everyone's morale was naturally high at this moment. After all, they had fought their way here, and they couldn't afford to be anything less. However, there seemed to be a subtle wavering in their words.

They certainly knew the brilliance of their achievements. Even if they were to suffer defeat, die, and be wiped out, they would still be considered a miracle in military history and would be revered by future generations.

However, precisely because of this, everyone's expressions also carried a hint of confusion and bewilderment, probably due to a lack of basic sense of reality.

This is understandable, of course. Yu Lian could sense that although everyone was invincible, the closer they got to the Heavenly Realm, the more pressure they felt, and they couldn't help but feel anxious and uncertain.

Captain Nemo asked, "So, what does everyone want to do after this battle?"

Seeing everyone looking at him, the captain, who was over fifty years old, laughed and said, "I'm planning to retire and go back to my hometown to run for a seat in parliament or something. It's a respectable job with high pay, free work on the ship, and easy work. All I have to do is find fault with people during meetings. Even a fool could do this kind of job. It's perfect for someone like me to enjoy my retirement!"

Seeing the young people's expressions growing increasingly stiff, he spread his hands and smiled, "Yes. After creating the future of war history, shouldn't we be creating the future of civilization history? After this battle, we still have a lot of work to do. Although I am old and frail and have little ability, I am prepared to follow you, sir, for another thirty years. You young people have plenty of energy and knowledge, so you must cheer up!"

Everyone looked at each other, and the subtle and heavy atmosphere from before dissipated.

Well, while the captain might sometimes seem overly mature, worldly, and greasy, it's precisely because of this maturity that he's such a clear-headed person and becomes an indispensable figure.

Then, of course, came the all-out attack on the Heavenly Realm. Yu Lian was just about to contact Lord 005, who was waiting in Toristan, and 003, who was attacking the Hand of Glory with Xia Li, when he received another communication from afar.

This time, it actually came from Nefi, the capital of the Alliance.

Of course, it wasn't a communication from the Alliance government, but rather from the exiled government of the Blue Star Community. Upon connecting, however, they didn't find a call request, but rather a formal official document, its core command concise and glaring:
"To Admiral Yu Lian, Commander of the Far Coast War Zone: You are hereby ordered to immediately cease all military operations toward the Imperial Capital. Again, you are forbidden from attacking any civilian or military facilities in the capital of the Galactic Empire. Upon receiving this order, please immediately attempt to break out and head to the New Divine Continent to rendezvous with Admiral Yang Xiyi. This order is issued by the Provisional Government of the Blue Star Community."