From Titan Corporation to the Empire of Man

Chapter 556 "Do you know what kind of existence you are trading with?"

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The more than one hundred elite stormtroopers who remained in place had their eyes fixed on Darth Vader's back.

Their bodies leaned forward slightly, as if they wanted to take a step forward and continue following the adult to the core hall of the empire.

However, without Vida's latest instructions, they could only suppress their inner impulses and continue to stay where they were.

Discipline and loyalty have long been engraved in their bones. Even if their hearts are filled with desire to fight, they dare not overstep the mark.

However, they all knew that the battle ahead was not something they could participate in.

The battle between Emperor Palpatine and Lord Vader was a duel between Force users, a realm that no mortal could tread.

Their mortal bodies were not even qualified to assist in the battle, and their weapons and armor were nothing more than fragile toys in the face of the power of the Force.

The elites watched as Darth Vader's figure gradually disappeared into the darkness, as if a god had stepped into the battlefield of destiny.

Under their helmets, their expressions were filled with awe and anticipation, as if they were "witnessing" a duel that was destined to go down in history.

As for Vida, he had already reached the end of the sky corridor.

The red blade of the lightsaber flashed dangerously in the darkness, as if guiding him. What awaited him ahead would be the final showdown with Palpatine, and this battle would determine the future of the Galactic Empire.

step, step
Darth Vader's footsteps echoed at the end of the empty corridor, and the gate in front of him had already opened, as if silently welcoming his arrival.

Without the slightest hesitation, Vida stepped forward and entered the even darker core hall.

The decoration and style here are completely different from the palaces of the human empire.

There are no exquisite murals recording human history, no gold-plated and diamond-studded bricks or load-bearing columns, and even a trace of luxury is hard to find.

The entire hall looks cold and simple, like a cold metal cage. At first glance, the Emperor of the Galactic Empire seems to be more "frugal" than the Emperor of the Human Empire, even a little shabby.

However, behind this appearance lies a deeper truth.

As the most core building of the human empire, every detail of the palace has been carefully designed to show the outside world its proper "magnificence", "power" and "wealth".

Although the Galactic Empire appears to be extremely powerful on the surface, its internal structure has long been riddled with holes caused by corruption.

The resources of the Galactic Empire were exploited at every level and eventually flowed into the pockets of a few powerful people, while very little was actually used to build the empire.

More importantly, Sheev Palpatine's ambitions go far beyond this.

His ultimate goal was not the prosperity of the empire, but to achieve immortality. To this end, Palpatine conducted countless inhumane experiments during his reign and sacrificed countless lives, just to find a way to prolong his own life.

Palpatine's focus was always on himself. Whether the magnificence of the palace could compare with that of other civilizations or forces was not within his consideration at all.

To Palpatine, the palace was little more than a tool, a stage for realizing his ambitions.

"Huhu."

Darth Vader's breathing echoed in the hall, like a beast ready to pounce. His eyes under the mask slowly swept across every corner of the hall and finally stopped on the throne.

There, a black-robed figure sat quietly, as if blending into the shadows.

His pale face was hidden deep inside his hood, with only a pair of eyes flashing with a cold light vaguely visible. This was the Emperor of the Galactic Empire.

Sheev Palpatine.

The emperor of the Galactic Empire seemed as steady as a rock on the surface, as if everything was under control.

However, if you look closely, it is not difficult to find that his beast-like eyes are flashing with shock and anxiety that are difficult to conceal.

His gaze was also fixed on Darth Vader, as if he couldn't believe that his former apprentice dared to approach him so boldly.

Palpatine's fingers trembled slightly, and although he tried his best to conceal it, his uneasiness still leaked out in every subtle movement.

Darth Vader's steps were steady and deliberate, the red blade of his lightsaber flickering in the dim hall.

When he stopped in the center of the core hall, the buzzing sound of the lightsaber became sharper, as if announcing that the duel was about to begin.

Vader's cold voice came through the mask, carrying a suppressed anger: "Master, your empire is collapsing, and your throne is about to become your grave."

Hearing this, Sheev Palpatine slowly raised his head, and the dim light in his eyes under the hood became even colder.

His voice was hoarse and sarcastic, as if he was trying to use words to cover up his inner turmoil: "Ah, Vida, my apprentice, you are finally here.
I have been waiting for you, for you to realize your power, for you to understand your true destiny."

"My destiny?" Vader responded with disdain. The red light of the lightsaber reflected on his mask like a burning flame:

"My fate has long been twisted by you, but now, it will all end! Your rule, your lies, your empire - will all end with your death."

"Haha." Palpatine chuckled, his voice as smooth as a venomous snake:
"Do you really think that you can shake my throne with your own strength? You are just a pawn in my hand! Vida, your strength, your anger, and even your betrayal are all within my calculations."

Darth Vader gripped the hilt of his lightsaber tightly, and then continued to move forward with firm steps. Every step seemed to be stepping on Palpatine's nerves, with unstoppable momentum.

His cold tone came out through the mask again: "Your calculations? Your calculations have long been invalid, Master. Your empire is torn apart, your army has betrayed you, and I - I will end it all with my own hands."

As for Sheev Palpatine, he slowly stood up, his black robe spreading out behind him like a shadow, a ball of darkness that swallowed up the light, and said:

"The end? No, Vida, you are wrong. This is not the end, but the beginning. Hehe
Your anger and ambition are the source of the power of the dark side. You think you are rebelling against me, but in fact, you are just fulfilling the destiny I set for you."

Om-!
The humming sound of the lightsaber became sharper, making Vader's tone more resolute:

"My fate is controlled by me, not you! Today, I will use your blood to wash away everything you have done to me."

A sinister gleam flashed in Palpatine's eyes. He raised his hands, and arcs of the Force began to flash at his fingertips.

Blue lightning danced on his fingertips like deadly venomous snakes, ready to pounce on their prey at any time, and taunted:
"Come on then, my apprentice, let me see if you are really strong enough to challenge your master."

As soon as he finished speaking, Darth Vader took the lead in launching an attack. His figure was like a black lightning, and his lightsaber cut through the air and went straight to Palpatine's throat.

However, Palpatine's reaction was equally quick. He waved his hands and arcs of the Force pierced Vader like a venomous snake, forcing him to dodge sideways.

boom--!
The electric arc hit the wall of the hall, leaving a charred mark.

Vader swung his lightsaber again, and the red blade struck Palpatine's head with unmatched power.

"Ah!"

Palpatine sneered, raised his hands, and a force barrier was formed instantly, blocking the lightsaber attack.

The two forces collided in the air, causing an invisible shock wave that made the surrounding metal walls buzz. "You are not strong enough, Vader!" Palpatine continued to mock him, and with a flick of his finger, a more powerful arc of electricity rushed straight to Vader's chest.

Crack-!
Vader swung his lightsaber quickly, splitting the arc, but the impact still made him take a few steps back.

Under the helmet, Vader's eyes flashed with anger and his breathing became heavier.

Then he suddenly leaped up, and his lightsaber drew a red arc in the air, heading straight for Palpatine's flank.

Palpatine's figure dodged like a ghost, his black robe fluttering in the air like an elusive shadow, and then his fingers raised again, and the power of the Force was like an invisible hand, trying to strangle Vader's throat.

However, Darth Vader was prepared.

His Force barrier instantly deployed, repelling Palpatine's attack, and with a sudden force, the lightsaber attack poured down like a storm, forcing Palpatine to retreat again and again.

"Do you think you can win, Vader?"

There was obvious madness in Palpatine's voice, and he suddenly clasped his hands together, and an even more powerful Force storm formed in the hall.

A huge wave of electric arcs instantly pounced on Vader, trying to devour him completely, while his figure shuttled through the arcs.

"Today, you will pay the price for your arrogance!"

"Nothing more than that!"

The two forces collided again, and the entire hall was shaking.

Flames and arcs of electricity intertwined, and in this chaos, the duel between master and disciple had entered a white-hot stage.

Seeing that he couldn't "take down" Darth Vader directly, Palpatine shook his right hand, and a dark golden lightsaber slipped out of his sleeve.

The moment the red light blade extended, it collided with Vader's lightsaber, sparks flying.

"Do you think you can change your fate, Vida?"

Palpatine sneered as he intensified his attack.

The lightsaber and arcs of electricity intertwined, forcing Vader to retreat step by step. Every time he swung his sword, it was easily resolved by Palpatine, but Palpatine's counterattack was still extremely fierce.

boom--!
Palpatine's lightsaber slashed down suddenly, and Vader barely blocked it with his lightsaber, but the force still knocked him back several steps, and the metal floor under his feet was also twisted and deformed under the huge impact.

At this moment, Palpatine's figure suddenly "disappeared" and "flashed", and the scarlet blade of the lightsaber pointed directly at Vader's chest.

"Your power, everything you are, is ultimately a sad joke."

Palpatine believed that victory was in his grasp, and he flicked his fingers lightly, releasing even more powerful Force lightning to attack Vader's mask, and with the help of the lightsaber, he was ready to take his apprentice's life completely.

At this critical moment——

Om-!
A strange energy suddenly burst out from Vida's body, and his whole body was shrouded in a faint red scarlet light.

The light was like a burning flame, but it also carried an indescribable aura of "chaos".

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This caused Palpatine's pupils to shrink suddenly, and his attack came to an abrupt halt, with a rare surprise in his voice:
"What kind of power is this? What kind of existence is targeting you?"

Vida did not answer, as if some ancient and powerful power had instantly awakened in his body.

Then, Darth Vader bent his knees, jumped, and did an extremely exaggerated front flip, then swung his lightsaber down at Palpatine with tremendous force.

Om-! !

Although Palpatine successfully blocked the attack with his sword, he was now shocked by Darth Vader and was forced to retreat again and again.

The Emperor of the Galactic Empire could only barely block Vader's attack, and his eyes were filled with confusion and shock.

Palpatine had never seen such power before. The scarlet light was like
Do not!
The strange power of the bone came from another universe and another dimension, and contained incomprehensible chaos and destruction.

Boom——click~click.!

Vader's attack was like a rain of red lightsabers. Finally, Palpatine's lightsaber flew out of his hand and fell to the corner of the hall, making a crisp metal collision sound.

Palpatine's body retreated several steps, his dark black robe looked particularly disheveled in the scarlet light. As he staggered, he completely lost control of his balance and fell to the ground.

"What on earth did you do?"

Palpatine struggled to hold up his upper body, his eyes under the hood flashing with panic and disbelief, unable to understand what was happening before his eyes.

His eyes were fixed on Vader, trying to find the answer from beneath the cold mask.

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Vader did not answer, but just stood there in silence, with the lightsaber in his hand raised high. In Palpatine's eyes, his figure was like an insurmountable mountain.

And the balance of this duel had completely tilted when the scarlet light filled Vida's body.

"No no! You can't do this!"

Seeing that the sword emitting a strange light was about to fall on his neck, Palpatine quickly spoke, trying to shake Vader's determination with his final words.

"Child, do you know what kind of existence you are dealing with? You are the chosen one who brings balance to the universe and the Force! You...are you going to betray your destiny? You..."

Buzz~——hiss——!!

However, before Palpatine could finish his words, Vader's lightsaber swung down.

The sword blade slid across Palpatine's neck very smoothly, and his head was instantly separated from his body. His body, covered by a black robe, collapsed completely powerlessly on the metal floor.

No----! !

At the same time, a shrill scream was heard faintly throughout the core hall, as if Palpatine's soul had been completely absorbed by the unknown existence that gave Darth Vader power.

"My destiny is in my own hands."

After confirming that Sheev Palpatine was completely dead, Vader's words came out through the mask.

Buzz~——Hiss!

Then he dissipated the lightsaber that was flashing an eerie red light and put it back to his waist, returning silence to the hall again.

Now, only Palpatine's body lies quietly on the ground, as if announcing the end of an era.
(End of this chapter)