Extraordinary Pedigree.

Chapter 818——【Conquest (Beginning) · Ilishid Empire】——

On the other hand, while Silas Cephalon was piloting the Sword of Glory-class heavy cruiser, another force in the courtyard that was working hard to conquer the Illisid Empire also began to quietly spread towards the astral realm.

They came with the will of Hugh Abraham and the will of the earthly courtyard...

——Star realm.

How to describe this place?

nothingness!

It is neither darkness nor light, but pure emptiness beyond both.

A silver mist filled the endless void, and the entire world was shrouded in a veil of faint light.

This is the astral world - the ocean of thoughts, the home of the soul, and the endless passage across all realms.

A white ship penetrated the layers of barriers of etheric traction and slowly dived along a special astral route.

The surface of this ship is covered with sophisticated rune engravings, each of which resists the invisible erosion of the astral world.

Its navigation trajectory is not affected by gravity, but is guided by some deeper willpower, moving forward in the invisible tide.

The energy shield surrounding the ship vibrated slightly, stirring up circles of indescribable ripples in the void of the astral realm, like ripples of thought itself in the void.

At this moment, the light screen in the bridge was projecting a holographic image of the star realm, and an endless expanse of pure blankness occupied the entire field of vision.

Silver mist filled the air, piling up layer upon layer in the void, as if this area itself was made up of consciousness, ethereal and elusive.

Anyone who tries to analyze the scene here using traditional physical observation methods will feel despair, because the composition rules here are completely contrary to common sense - time has lost its meaning, space is no longer fixed, and everything depends on the shaping of thinking.

If your will is strong enough, you can control your own position and move freely in this void.

But if your mind wavers for even a moment, you will be swallowed up by the astral plane itself, transformed into a glimmer of light in the endless tide of thoughts, and eventually return to silence.

In the distance, a faint light flickered in the depths of the mist, like the stars breathing, or like the gaze of some huge existence.

It was a plane gate, one of the passages in the astral world, connecting countless real worlds, or some forgotten mysterious realms.

It seemed to be still, but the surrounding silver mist was slowly flowing towards it, forming a vortex-like structure.

In the center of the vortex, there are layers of interlaced blue and purple halos, like a water mirror floating in the void, reflecting the unknown other side.

The other side of this door may lead to the blazing [Fire Elemental Plane], the control hub of the glorious and eternal Golden Court - [Seven Heavens], or the bottomless pit that devours everything.

In the astral world, every door is an unpredictable bet, and every crossing is an unknown adventure.

At this moment, this dead silent void was greeted by a violent psychic fluctuation. A strong will broke through the silence of the star realm, like a sharp blade cutting through the layers of fog, sweeping over with an unquestionable sense of oppression.

A shadowy ship emerged from the silver mist, its slender hull and streamlined armor reflecting the faint light of the astral world like obsidian, while its sharp edges revealed the brutal aesthetics of some war machine.

The battleship is equipped with multiple [Red Dragon Garrison Areas] for the rapid deployment of Red Dragon Knights. The main gun of the ship is the etheric technology commonly used in the astral realm - [Astral Shock Cannon].

A psychic attack technique that emits high-frequency psychic waves that can directly impact the enemy's will.

The ship's propulsion system did not emit any traditional engine roar. It was completely driven by [psychic energy], shuttling between the tides of the astral realm. Its trajectory was strange and precise, as if every leap of it had been carefully calculated.

The flag of the ship fluttered in the void. Even though there was no air here, the scarlet flag still fluttered like a living thing, with the emblem of Queen Vlaakith painted on it - an interlaced silver blade wings, symbolizing the endless will of the Githyan people to fight.

On the deck of the ship, Gis foreigners wearing silver armor were lined up in neat rows. They had cold eyes and no emotion on their faces. They held enchanted silver blades in their hands, with faint fluctuations of psychic energy on the blades.

They are the nomadic warriors of this starry sky, and have made great achievements in countless wars against the mind suckers. However, their tribe is still struggling to survive, always wandering under the shadow of the Mind Sucker Empire, struggling to find true freedom.

Their great ancestor, 'Gith', had raised the banner of resistance before the outbreak of the Ivy War, and waged a guerrilla war against the Mind-Drainer Empire for centuries. Finally, in a decisive battle, he dealt a heavy blow to the Empire's main brain, almost shaking the entire empire to the brink of collapse.

If the Ivy War had not broken out, with the massive influx of abnormal capital, and if it had not been for the countless war machines spawned by the modified value economy, the Soul Sucker Empire might have already fallen apart after that catastrophe.

However, the course of history has never favored the weak, nor has there ever been an "if". With the support of a large amount of [Golden Tree] capital, the masterminds of the spirit suckers quickly rebuilt their legions, annexed resources, and recast their lost hegemony.

Now, they are trying to regroup and regain what they lost.

——The Gis people are one of the threats that must be eliminated in their eyes.

At this moment.

The courtyard's [Scientific Research Ship] glided slowly in the void of the star realm. The courtyard emblem engraved on the surface of the ship glowed faintly in the silver mist of the star realm, as if declaring its identity and mission.

This ship is a precious scientific research platform that Xia Xiu had obtained from the Tenth Hero. The scientific and technological equipment inside it is isolated from the outside world, allowing it to conduct in-depth scientific research and observation in such a strange star realm.

Inside the bridge, complex operating symbols and energy nodes are embedded in the white metal walls, emitting a warm blue light.

The holographic projection device is hung high in the center, accurately mapping the outside world in the air.

In this light curtain, the [Star Warship] of the Gisyan people is clearly visible, like a predator lurking in the dark.

The Mole stood in front of the console, staring intently at the holographic interface.

His fingers moved rapidly on the virtual keyboard, adjusting the ship's course and energy output.

His eyes occasionally swept over the outline of the star battleship, especially the surface of the hull that shimmered like obsidian.

"The battleship's psychokinetic engine seems to be completely free from the constraints of traditional physical laws."

Rich Robert, also known as the Mole, who was nicknamed Father Steel, murmured in a low voice, with a hint of excitement that was difficult to conceal in his words.

It was obvious that he showed great interest in this form of technology.

Beside him, Broly was monitoring the ship's protection system with a solemn expression.

His tall body is like a solid barrier, his eyes are sharp, and he is always ready to deal with any emergency.

On the other side, the silver-haired Marian stood quietly; Zhou Yi was focused on coordinating the overall action. He stood in front of the projection screen, his eyes penetrating the virtual light and shadow, staring at the astral scenes outside.

"Li Xi, according to the early intelligence information, we will land on the nearby floating island marked I.0988. Vlakis intends to negotiate with us there."

The Mole nodded and quickly adjusted his course.

"clear."

His fingers slid across the console again, the engine of the research vessel vibrated slightly, the hull adjusted its attitude, and slowly descended towards the target floating island.

Through the holographic image, they could see the outline of the I·0988 floating island gradually becoming clearer.

It was a huge land floating in the void, its surface covered with dark blue crystalline vegetation, like the crystallization of the star world itself.

There are flickering energy nodes scattered around the island, like miniature nebulae slowly rotating.

At the same time, the Gisyan star warship also adjusted its course and headed towards the floating island. *
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The two ships were moored only a few hundred meters apart. Beneath the seemingly calm confrontation, there was a tense atmosphere that could not be ignored.

Inside the bridge, Yi Zhou stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the distant starry sky through the holographic projection screen.

The red light was approaching them at a very fast speed like a burning meteor.

As the projection automatically adjusted and magnified, the rapidly approaching points of light gradually revealed their specific outlines:
——Those are ten red dragons with a body length of 24 meters and a wingspan of 42 meters.

Their massive bodies drew fiery trails in the void of the astral plane, their scales refracting a crimson glow under the influence of their psychic fields.

On the back of the red dragon, a Gis foreigner red dragon knight wearing silver-black armor stood solemnly, his cloak fluttering without wind, and the Gis giant sword behind him emitted a faint blue light, like a shadow swallowing the breath of the star realm.

"The elite troops stationed in the Red Dragon area..."

The Mole snorted softly, his eyes showing some interest, and his fingertips tapped lightly on the operating table, but his eyes were always fixed on the rapidly approaching ranks of knights.

He turned his head and shrugged at Zhou Yi, with a meaningful smile on his face:

"It seems that the Queen of the Gissians really does not intend to negotiate with us peacefully. This is a complete show of force."

There was no change in Zhou's expression, as if he had expected this scene.

He slightly side-glanced at the rapidly approaching red figure on the holographic projection, and said calmly:
"Have a plan B ready."

He raised his hand slightly, slid his fingers across the light screen, and called up a pre-prepared action plan.

"It seems that Vlaakis is indeed short-sighted as the rumors say, and he does not recognize his own importance at all."

The Mole calmly adjusted the mechanical arm on his right hand. The metal joints slid slightly in the silent environment. He glanced at the knights and spoke in a calm but somewhat sarcastic tone:

“Some people only realize the value of air when they are suffocating.”

Zhou didn't say much. He just raised his hand slightly, signaling the mole to open the ship's hatch, and at the same time he turned around and walked towards the exit.
The hatch slowly opened, and the deep and boundless starry sky spread out before everyone's eyes.

The invisible wind whispers in their ears, but in the astral world, this "wind" is not the actual movement of air, but the echo of the mind's will.

There is no gravity in the physical sense, nor a fixed direction. Everything depends on the projection of one's own will.

Here, people's thoughts can affect their own movement trajectories, and those more powerful individuals can even use their own psychic powers to influence the surrounding environment, causing the void to tremble.

The red dragon riders of the Gis people have been lined up in an orderly manner. Ten red dragons are suspended in the void, their huge wings flapping slowly, and faint traces of flames are dragging under their claws.

Rumble~~~
As the red dragons flapped their wings, ripples of psychic energy were stirred up in the astral plane. Their eyes burned like lava, reflecting the figures of the courtyard delegation.

The knight on the back of the red dragon looked down at them in silence and indifference.

These Gis people were clad in silver-black armor, the patterns on the armor crisscrossing like blood vessels with light golden spiritual energy flowing through them.

The psychic swords hanging at their waists were trembling slightly, and the blades were faintly reflecting the resonance of the mind. It was not just a weapon, but also a deterrent - any creature without sufficient willpower would feel the pain and fear rising from the depths of their soul just by approaching the sword.

All sword weapons of the Gisyan people have an entry - [Mind Blast].

Zhou Yi had already brought his team to the outside of the ship. His boots stepped lightly on the floating island of the star realm, silently.

His eyes were fixed on the leader of the Gisyan knights, Kezar, who was riding a red dragon in front of him.

The opponent's armor is heavy and complicated, with the exclusive emblem of the Gisyan people engraved on the forehead. The Gisyan people's headdress has the same mental entries as the greatswords in their hands.

Kezar slowly raised his hand, signaling the Red Dragon Knights behind him to pause for a moment.

The knights retracted the psychic swords in their hands in unison, but their eyes were still alert, and the fingers holding the swords tightened slightly. The red dragon's breath spewed out imperceptible psychic flames in the silent starry sky.

Kezar's eyes were as sharp as a knife. He used his pale golden pupils to examine the delegation in the courtyard, trying to catch even a trace of fear or uneasiness in their expressions. However, what he saw was cold disregard and indifferent calmness.

Zhou Yi raised his chin slightly, his eyes were cold, a scornful arc appeared at the corner of his mouth, and his voice was calm and unquestionable:
“Is this how you Gis people treat your courtyard?

Aren't you afraid of arousing the wrath of the Lord of the Courtyard by treating the envoys from the courtyard in this way?
Where is your queen?

She promised to meet us in person, but now she's nowhere to be seen?"

The air suddenly became more tense.

Kezar's eyes narrowed slightly, but then a faint sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He did not respond immediately, but glanced at the four people in the courtyard out of the corner of his eye - Ichiko, Broly, Mole, and the silver-haired woman Marian standing at the end.

"The Courtyard... Mission?"

Kezar's voice was low and full of scrutiny. His eyes moved over the four people like a venomous snake, finally landing on Marian. A subtle fluctuation flashed in the depths of his eyes.

As a member of the [Star Conqueror Corps], one of the five major military organizations of the Gisyan people, he is also a close confidant of Queen Vlaakith.

Kezar never concealed his pursuit of the same position as the queen: extreme despotism and national supremacy.

They are actually the "extreme heaven of the astral world" in terms of thought, and they are naturally contemptuous of foreigners.

To him, the minions of the Lord of the Abyss and the human envoys are all alien races that are not trustworthy.

What's more, the purpose of their negotiation this time, according to the Queen's secret order, was just to "bring back a mission target."

Kezar tapped lightly on the red dragon's cervical ridge with his fingertips, and the "clang" sound of metal and psychic energy intersecting echoed in the silent void.

He had quickly weighed the pros and cons in his mind - the other side only brought a scientific research ship, while he had a [Star Battleship - Red Dragon Deployment Cruiser] specially used for red dragon stationing and knight deployment, which was stationed with a full fifty red dragon knights (second-level manifesters) riding young red dragons, a group of spiritual mentors, and an entire legion of Gis foreign soldiers.

——This kind of combat power, combined with the firepower and tactical coordination of the cruiser, can kill 1~3 [Dominators] similar to Mr. Night.

In the star realm, on their home turf, he has an absolute tactical advantage.

So...why should we bow our heads?

The corners of Kezar's mouth curled up slightly, and his tone was filled with a hint of contempt:
"The messenger of the courtyard, the extension of the abyss hated by the gods, is indeed as rumored... conceited."

He tilted his head slightly and stared at the surroundings indifferently: "As for Her Majesty the Queen, she has her own arrangements. As for you, perhaps you should first learn how to show proper respect..."

The implication is that the Courtyard delegation was not placed on an equal footing by the Gis foreigners, but was instead viewed as a diplomatic bargaining chip that could be manipulated at will.

Zhou Yi's expression did not change at all. He just looked at Kezar calmly and repeated in a calm tone:
"……What did you say?"

His voice was still unhurried, but the Mole and Broly beside him adjusted their stance almost instantly, like ferocious beasts ready to attack at any time.

Marian, who was standing at the back, turned her head slightly. Her silver hair took on a soft cool hue under the dim light of the starry sky, but her eyes seemed to be filled with inorganic deathly silence, without any fluctuations.

She didn't make a sound or even any movement, but Kzar instinctively noticed her.