Super Mechanic: God of Superpowers!

Chapter 189 Fame Shattered by the Shattered Star Ring

Godora's home planet.

The sheer size of this giant planet is awe-inspiring; even from space, the marks of intelligent civilization's transformation on its surface are clearly visible.

The more advanced an interstellar civilization is, the more profound its influence on its homeland tends to be.

The take-off and landing area of ​​the interstellar port was constantly filled with ships of all colors, and warriors from different legions filed out one after another.

Among the diverse alien mercenaries, a large group of players followed Ye Xiu, looking around as if they had discovered a new continent. They resembled a spring outing team, only lacking small flags and matching hats.

Ye Xiu walked at the front of the group, chatting and laughing with the various legion commanders.

As special guests invited to the victory celebration, a reception team in uniform was already waiting for them.

The team leader stepped forward two steps, placed his right hand on his chest, and bowed.

"On behalf of the Godora government, I welcome all commanders. The celebration preparations are in their final stages. During this period, we will take full responsibility for your accommodations. Please let us know if you have any special needs."

Fortunately, Godora, as an interstellar civilization, was well-prepared to handle the massive influx of guests and managed to keep the flow of people in an orderly manner.

The main venue for the celebration was located in the capital region, with the legion commanders all staying at the official reception center, while a large number of mercenary troops were dispersed and stationed in other areas.

After all, only the commander can enter the ceremony venue; others can only participate in this grand event through holographic broadcasts.

The players scattered throughout the capital were naturally not going to behave themselves. Ye Xiu knew that coercive constraints would only backfire, and that only by driving them with benefits and maintaining their relationships with them could he keep them in line.

This is exactly the management strategy he usually uses.

Like other mercenary groups, players have complete freedom outside of missions and can explore as long as they do not violate the interstellar covenant.

Moreover, only by letting these newbies personally experience the shock of interstellar prices will they understand how heartwarming the benefits provided by the alien legion are.

……

Ye Xiu and several legion commanders, accompanied by their staff, went to a government-run guesthouse. This high-level reception facility was reserved for foreign affairs activities and was not open to ordinary citizens.

Along the way, the group chatted casually, and Justin and several other legions that had not previously had a cooperation agreement took the initiative to form an alliance with Ye Xiu.

The scenery along the way evoked many memories. Under the clear sky, passersby wearing flight badges shuttled along the air route, like a string of moving pearls.

The slender, golden buildings that pierce the clouds are covered with berthing platforms, with people constantly coming and going, much like I remember them.

The impressive official guesthouse is built against the mountain, with suites featuring a viewing platform that span 300 square meters, a duplex structure with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Standing on the balcony, you can see most of the capital city, and a gentle breeze carrying the fragrance of grass and trees caresses your face; the environment is truly impeccable.

After the receptionist left, Ye Xiu wandered around the room checking things out.

The double-door refrigerator was crammed with local specialties from Godora, and various uniquely shaped bottles of liquor gleamed under the refrigerator light.

He took out a box of frozen meat chunks that looked like red crystals, threw them into the food processor, and selected the traditional sauce mode.

In just a moment, the diced meat, coated in amber sauce, came out of the oven steaming hot. Its jelly-like texture bounced between your teeth, and the sweet and salty flavors instantly awakened your taste buds.

"Finally, my tongue, which has been tormented by this high-energy nutritional paste, can have a taste." Ye Xiu squinted his eyes with satisfaction and casually pulled out a heart-shaped hawthorn and a bottle of sparkling wine from the crisper drawer.

Carrying the plate, I leaned back on the lounge chair on the balcony, and the juice that splashed out when I bit into the fruit sparkled like shattered diamonds in the sunlight.

This is indeed the best-case scenario right now. With the Dark Star, a major threat, eliminated, it will be difficult for it to pose a threat to the galaxy in the short term.

With a tacit cooperation maintained with the official Godora team, they can finally proceed with the legion expansion plan with peace of mind.

As for the alien gods, as long as they don't reveal their multiple supernatural abilities as a trump card...

Taking a sip of the pine-scented liquor, my experiences over the years flashed before my eyes like a revolving lantern.

From forming a mercenary group to clinging to the Dragon Throne, from the initial accumulation in version 1.0 to returning to Aquamarine Star to recruit players in version 2.0, from teaming up with Godora when cracking the Alienation Catastrophe, to now personally ending Dark Star.

The capital accumulated over the years of interstellar wandering has finally laid the foundation for a firm foothold.

"It's time to make a move." He tilted his head back and finished the last of the wine in his glass, as countless plans began to take shape in his mind.

At the edge of the sky, Godora's three satellites lit up one after another, forming a dazzling beacon in the twilight.

……

After dozing off for a while, a high-ranking military official came to the guesthouse and notified all mercenary group leaders to assemble for a meeting.

After receiving the message, Ye Xiu put on a fitted trench coat, combed his hair neatly, and hummed a tune as he stepped into the conference room, where he saw You Yu and Gu Leijia, who had arrived first.

As soon as he sat down next to the two, Gurega started patting other people's thighs and chatting, while Yuuyu stuffed snacks into her mouth while talking.

Before long, the other mercenary leaders arrived one after another.

When the Godora official, dressed in a retro robe, walked in, Ye Xiu immediately recognized him as the person in charge of the War Affairs Bureau who often communicated with him via video.

The other party first gave a formulaic thank you to each legion for their contributions, and then explained the celebration process and regulations in detail.

The entire core leadership, including Consul Selene V, will be present, and all participants are required to strictly adhere to the protocol.

Although the dozen or so mercenary leaders present were all formidable figures who were renowned throughout the star field, they all restrained their usual arrogance in the face of the highest-level ceremony of interstellar civilization, and sat upright and took notes seriously.

As the meeting drew to a close, everyone stood up, but was suddenly stopped by officials from the War Bureau.

"Mr. Alien, please wait a moment. His Excellency the Governor wishes to meet with you privately."

With a few clattering sounds of chairs, everyone froze in place. A dozen surprised and suspicious gazes fell upon Ye Xiu like searchlights.

As a galaxy-level leader, Selene V's status far surpassed that of these mercenary leaders. They had originally thought they would only be able to catch a glimpse of this important figure from afar on the day of the celebration, but now they were being summoned ahead of time.

Ye Xiu's eyebrows twitched slightly, as if he had expected this: "Lead the way."

As the two figures walked away, murmurs of discussion rose and fell in the meeting room.

These mercenary leaders, unaware of the secret battle report, were not yet aware that their colleague was the key figure in turning the tide of the battle.

……

After several transfers, they entered the central government building and passed through layers of security checkpoints before finally arriving at their top-floor office.

King Seiler V rose from behind his large desk, extending his hand with a smile: "Alien, how have you been adjusting these past few days?"

"The environment is quite comfortable." Ye Xiu grasped the other person's calloused hand and noticed that the War Bureau official next to him was adjusting the holographic projection equipment.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, the three of them sat around the leather sofa in the reception area.

King Selene V placed his teacup on the coffee table, his expression turning solemn: "Your intelligence played a crucial role in the complete eradication of the Dark Star forces this time."

He pointed to the star chart hanging on the wall, "As consul, I must thank you on behalf of all the citizens."

"It's just my duty. After all, I'm practically a resident of the star sector." Ye Xiu stroked the rim of his teacup, glancing out of the corner of his eye as an official from the War Bureau pulled up military equipment data.

"As is tradition, we are prepared to hold the award ceremony at the Star Ring Plaza."

The governor tapped the table with his finger, and a three-dimensional model of the gold medal immediately appeared on the holographic screen. "Since the establishment of the Order of the Goldsmith in Star Calendar 137, only 32 people have received it."

Ye Xiu leaned forward slightly: "This level of sophistication exceeds expectations."

"You deserve this honor." The governor gestured for his subordinates to continue.

As the projection switched, the dark silver warship fleet rotated in the blue light, with the armor seams of the giant mothership gleaming with a faint blue light.

"Fifty Falcon-class assault ships and one Fortress-class flagship, all using universal technology modules."

The war bureau official brought up the parameter panel: "The inventory number has been entered into your identification code. You can pick up the goods at any time."

Ye Xiu quickly scanned the power curve of the warp drive. With this equipment, his fleet could finally form a standard combat formation.

The flagship fortress, in particular, would cost at least 30% more on the black market.

"The final payment has been transferred to the anonymous account." Before the official finished speaking, Ye Xiu's wristband lit up with a transfer notification.

He glanced at the account balance without batting an eye; the figure of twenty-eight million inars made his breathing quicken slightly.

That's enough to buy half a medium-sized mercenary group.

The final pop-up list of superpower knowledge made his pupils shrink slightly.

Among the five advanced technologies of the supernatural ability system, [High-Energy Cells] and [Super-Nano Cells] are the gene chain completion solutions he has been searching for for many years.

……

The high command of the War Bureau quickly retrieved relevant information from the knowledge base and transmitted it directly to Ye Xiu's communication terminal.

Ye Xiu suppressed the urge to immediately use his potential points to learn. The proceeds from the intelligence trading had already been received, and all that remained was for Godora to announce his achievements at the celebration, further boosting his personal reputation.

This collaboration was a win-win situation, and both parties were very satisfied. After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Ye Xiu got up to take his leave.

Just as he was following the senior executives toward the office door, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration and casually put a hidden observation mark on Seiler V.

After all, the Supreme Leader handles many confidential matters and may be able to capture important intelligence.

Of course, purely for strategic reasons, there was absolutely no intention to pry into the private lives of interstellar leaders!

With the date of the celebration finalized, Godora released the explosive news of "the destruction of Dark Star" ahead of time, instantly igniting the entire interstellar society.

The sudden eradication of this malignant organization that had entrenched itself in the shattered star ring for many years left countless interstellar citizens stunned.

After a long tug-of-war with Dark Star, Godora quietly delivered a decisive blow, leaving all factions waiting to see how things would unfold. Instead, they were met with the announcement of the finale.

The official statement was brief, promising to reveal details of the eradication operation at the celebration.

This tactic of creating artificial scarcity whetted the appetite of the entire star system, and a massive number of interstellar journalists flocked to Godora's home planet like sharks smelling blood.

Major media channels have signed broadcasting agreements one after another. As the countdown progresses, everyone is frantically speculating: How exactly was the once invincible Dark Star crushed?

Finally, the day of the celebration arrived, and cannons roared across Huijin Square.

In this landmark complex, which is bathed in golden light, statues of historical figures are draped in magical glow, making the central viewing platform look like a divine altar.

Outside the no-fly zone, patrol fleets formed a protective net; the viewing area was packed to capacity, and the outer perimeter was completely surrounded by citizens with golden skin.

The dome projection system projected the grand celebration onto the entire capital in real time, causing pedestrians in the streets and alleys to look up and stop in awe.

Even seasoned gamers were amazed: "This panoramic sky is even more immersive than IMAX!"

The expert players, mingling among the crowd, watched the excitement while analyzing the version's developments.

Huo Yunfei stroked his chin and muttered, "There must be a plot point behind bringing us to our home planet. I bet they're going to start an interstellar exploration storyline next."

The slender, handsome man beside him shook his head: "The alien legion itself is the main storyline vehicle; they're probably using the celebration to strengthen faction cohesion and lay the groundwork for the next phase."

Novice players, on the other hand, were completely immersed in the alien world, and apart from being shocked by the prices, everything seemed new and exciting.

At this moment, everyone's attention was drawn to the sky. The countdown numbers on the floating screen were ticking away, reaching zero second by second.

……

A special aircraft belonging to the Taiwanese military was parked in front of the military guesthouse, specially arranged to pick up the corps commanders and take them to the celebration site.

As everyone boarded the plane one by one, Ye Xiu casually found an empty seat and settled down for a nap.

"The celebration that has been going on for so long is finally about to begin."

Unlike ordinary interstellar residents, these legion commanders had absolutely no enthusiasm for the celebration.

After all, they were people who had personally experienced the battlefield, and those scenes had already been replayed in their minds eight hundred times.

The official response is simply to reiterate the process of encircling and destroying the Dark Star mothership, and to boast about Godora's strategic deployment.

These explanations might fool the public, but some people will definitely want to know the real reason why the location of the dark star was so accurately pinpointed.

However, the authorities would definitely not reveal such core secrets.

The legion commanders had long seen through this tactic; they came to the celebration simply to get a chance to defeat their own legions.

The passengers chatted idly in the cabin. Although they all suppressed their own aura, the fact that the cabin was crammed with more than a dozen Calamity-level powerhouses still made the pilot break out in a cold sweat.

Even though I knew they were all VIPs, their aura was still intimidating!

Sitting in the passenger seat, Youyu tilted her head and looked at the driver: "Why are you trembling?"

The driver's Adam's apple bobbed: "No, no."

"Give me a snack to calm my nerves." Youyu pulled out a dark red meat jerky and forced it towards the driver's mouth, a strange, forced smile on her face.

The driver closed his eyes and swallowed it whole, surprisingly finding it quite delicious, and couldn't help but smack his lips: "What kind of meat is this made of?"

Just as You Yu was about to speak, Ye Xiu in the back row sighed and opened his eyes: "I advise you not to investigate further."

These days he's finally figured it out: this girl loves to play pranks on people with weird and unusual foods, and she pretends to be all warm-hearted.

This girl is quite adept at playing dumb.

"Boring." Youyu turned to look out the window.

As the aircraft landed at the celebration site, the constant flashes of light were dazzling.

As soon as Ye Xiu and his group sat down, they heard the reporters below the stage whispering among themselves:

"Aren't those the leaders of several large legions?"

"Definitely, I heard they've all joined the war."

Before long, a fleet of aircraft belonging to dignitaries roared in from the direction of the core area.

The high-ranking executives of Godora entered one after another, their pomp and circumstance reminding Ye Xiu of celebrities walking the red carpet in ancient Earth.

As soon as Selene V made his grand entrance, a thunderous roar of cheers erupted from all directions, demonstrating that this consul truly enjoyed the hearts of the people.

Ye Xiu glanced at the viewing area, which was filled with pure-blooded Gothora elites, and the few mixed-race individuals were all of decent appearance.

That's quite an interesting detail.

King Selene V raised his hand to suppress the sound waves, and his deep voice, amplified by the sound-amplifying array, resounded throughout the entire venue.

With various interstellar channels simultaneously starting to broadcast, this spectacle finally officially began.

The first half was all routine official jargon, from praising the emperor to recalling past bitterness and appreciating present sweetness, which made Ye Xiu drowsy.

Until the consul suddenly changed the subject:

"Today I have a major announcement to make: the Dark Star organization, which uses racial discrimination as a pretext, has committed countless bloody atrocities over the years!"

This terrorist group attempted to divide the star system, and we have consistently and resolutely cracked down on it. And thirteen days ago…

He paused deliberately, drawing out his words, "This malignant tumor has been completely eradicated!"

boom.

Although the authorities had given warnings beforehand, when Selene V personally announced the news, the entire crowd in Godora erupted in cheers like a lit firecracker.

The sound waves grew louder and louder, making people's ears ring and even the floor tremble.

In the VIP section, You Yu poked Ye Xiu's lower back with the tip of her fingernail: "Hey, can you hear me?"

Ye Xiu turned to glance at her: "Get to the point."

"Let's see if your eardrums rupture." Youyu said as she pulled out a bag of nuts and happily munched on them.

The nutshells sprayed onto Ye Xiu's back like a barrage of bullets, managing to create an abstract pattern on his clothes.

Ye Xiu's eyelids twitched. As expected, dark elves are all vengeful.

Once the uproar finally subsided, the reporters all gripped their recording pens tightly.

The main event is about to begin! King Selene V cleared his throat: "The precise location of the Dark Star Fleet in this operation was made possible by the invaluable assistance of a certain key figure."

The interstellar reporters in the audience listened and took notes, and when they heard the words "key person," countless viewers watching the live broadcast perked up their ears.

This must be referring to the source of intelligence, right?

After King Selene V finished explaining the procedures, the reporter who had been called upon had just stood up when he suddenly noticed the emperor change the subject:

"Actually, there's something else important today. I'm going to award someone the Order of the Goulding."

The scene suddenly became so quiet you could hear a pin drop. On the broadcast, all the people of Godora were frozen in place, and gasps rose and fell from the press box.

This medal has been awarded a total of thirty-two times since the founding of the country!

The recipients are either deceased great sages or legendary marshals, and the last time the award was given was three hundred years ago!

The camera suddenly panned to the VIP seats, where Ye Xiu, his back covered in sunflower seed shells, stood up with a stiff upper lip.

King Selene V's booming voice resounded throughout the hall: "Let us welcome the medal recipient, Alien."

Plop! The sunflower seed shell in Youyu's mouth slid directly into her throat; the eyes of hundreds of thousands of Legion players watching the live stream almost popped out of their sockets;

The playing cards in the hands of the cadres who were playing cards were scattered all over the ground like flower petals from a fairy.

The entire StarCraft live stream comment section instantly exploded.

This is unprecedented! The highest honor in Godora has been awarded to a foreigner?!

"Why?!" Countless audience members slammed their fists on the table and shouted, their minds overflowing with questions.

The public's interest in Ye Xiu's feat of defeating Dark Star has not completely subsided, and they still talk about his identity with great interest.

The latest novel is first published here!

When the medal is awarded to an ordinary person, it may arouse curiosity, but when it is awarded to this legendary figure who is already a household name, the shock effect completely exceeds everyone's expectations!

Amidst countless shocked gazes, Ye Xiu calmly walked up to Selene V, creating a dramatic confrontation with the supreme leader of Godora.

King Selene V took a deep breath and solemnly announced to the audience:

"This alien legion leader is the key figure in deciphering the Dark Star coordinates!"

With his extraordinary courage, he infiltrated the Dark Star database, dismantling the enemy's most relied-upon stealth system and allowing us to pinpoint the coordinates of all targets.

This victory was entirely built on his contributions!

The alien army is actually the source of intelligence?!

The shocking truth plunged the entire room into a brief silence. Then, countless gazes instantly shifted from doubt to fervor, and feelings of reverence and gratitude flowed through the crowd like an electric current.

The commanders of the various legions looked at each other, finally understanding why Godora valued the alien legions so much.

It turns out they were the ones who reaped the benefits in this interstellar game!

Justin's ears burned as he suddenly realized how ridiculous his earlier questioning of Ye Xiu had been.

Thinking about the way the other person looked at her as if she were a comedy, she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

A sudden commotion erupted in the press box, as their keen news sense instantly grasped the crux of the matter:

On the surface, Godora used intelligence to wipe out Dark Star, but in reality, this alien commander used a borrowed knife to kill, both eliminating his nemesis and reshaping the galactic landscape!

When the camera panned across Ye Xiu's sharply defined profile, countless media professionals were so excited that their fingertips trembled.

Tomorrow's headlines are already swirling in my mind.

At this moment, viewers across the entire galaxy were watching the award ceremony via broadcast, focusing on Ye Xiu's highly recognizable face and his legendary experiences.

It is being imprinted on the memories of interstellar citizens at a speed like the spread of a virus.

If it weren't for the restrictions on speaking during the ceremony, he would have been quite happy to improvise.

Now, all he can do is wear a standard smile and act as a statue.

The lengthy ceremony finally reached the medal-awarding stage, when Selene V pinned a gold medal engraved with the image of the god Gauche to his chest.

Ye Xiu suddenly had a professional habit kick in, touching the edge of the medal and secretly speculating: This thickness is probably due to gold plating, right?

As is customary, a thank-you speech should have been given, but Ye Xiu suddenly grasped the leader's hand and flashed his signature business smile:

"Alien Legion undertakes all kinds of interstellar business. We guarantee our reputation and will not cheat you. Choosing us means choosing peace of mind."

"Of course, I'm even more grateful for the trust of my Godora allies." She winked at the camera as she spoke.

King Selene's lips twitched slightly, his years of self-cultivation barely managing to suppress the retort that was about to escape his lips.

The legion commanders all facepalmed. They'd seen people give up before, but never one trying to sell their business at a national-level awards ceremony!

Sylvia, however, clenched her fists excitedly in the audience: "Even when the guild leader is about to lose, he's still so imposing!"

Click click

Countless cameras captured the moment the two shook hands, a scene that seems to be treasured forever in the river of time.

In the eyes of the onlookers, this scene inexplicably carried an epic historical weight.

When Ye Xiu mentioned the Alien Legion, many players suddenly felt a surge of emotion, a strange feeling of sharing the same fate as this virtual organization.

May 25, 692 of the Starry Sky Calendar

The Godora civilization launched a full-scale attack on Dark Star. With the destruction of their nemesis, the alien legion that provided crucial intelligence completely altered the landscape of the Garden system.

This mysterious unit also personally participated in the decisive battle codenamed "Hodrias".

The following month, Selene V personally awarded the Order of the Gouldron to the alien, marking the first time this honor had been bestowed upon a non-Godora.

History stood still at this moment, and every detail was recorded in the interstellar archives.

The entire shattered star ring trembled!

After the celebration ceremony, a nationwide carnival began.

Ye Xiu boarded the reception aircraft under the complex gaze of King Seiler V and returned to his base with the other legion commanders.

Gureja and Youyu, along with more than ten others, surrounded him and chatted.

After the awarding ceremony, these seasoned veterans all understood. The aliens were the biggest winners.

Ye Xiu will definitely be inundated with missions in the future, and his status in their hearts has risen several levels, so naturally they will seize the opportunity to strengthen their relationship.

As soon as he landed at the guesthouse, Ye Xiu made an excuse to leave and go back to his room.

He closed the door, poured half a glass of water, and then took out the medal to examine it.

A system notification popped up immediately:

[Golgin Statue Medal: Permanently locks Godora's favorability to [Revered] (only negative values ​​can be changed), NPCs' initial favorability is upgraded to [Honored], and their allies' initial favorability becomes [Friendly]]

[Note: When gold-plated iron sheets are given honor, only a fool would care about their material cost.]

Ye Xiu's eyes lit up: "The initial relationship has been completely upgraded, saving at least four or five years of building up goodwill!"

This means the alien legion can receive more interstellar commissions, perfectly matching his envisioned "NPC resource network" operation model. What used to be a hassle of visiting various powerful figures can now be done simply by showing his face.

In addition to the medal effect, the system also popped up the [Godora's Alliance] quest settlement:

[Mission Evaluation: Miracle Creator]

[奖励：7500w经验/潜能+2/自由属性+4/随机奖励x1/特殊道具x4]

As part of the A-level main quest, one of the four special items is a duplicate Glory Medal.

Three other character cards caught his attention:

[Dark Star Leader Trial Card: [Heart Spell - Collapse] Single-target crowd control skill, the strength of the judgment is determined by the mysterious attribute (2 times)]

[Crimson Ash Trial Card: [Carbon Element Deconstruction] True damage within an 800-meter radius, the greater the level difference, the more painful it is (3 times)]

[Nagokin Trial Card: [Secret Technique - Muscle Might] Strength +250, Melee Damage Increased by 40% (7 times)]

"Muscle Overlord Power?" Ye Xiu almost burst out laughing. "Was the designer slacking off when they came up with this name?"

As for the random rewards, he, as usual, saved them without drawing any.

The mystery remains unchanged; it's not time to gamble on luck yet.

Ye Xiu glanced at the dungeon panel. After completing the high-difficulty main quest with a high rating, a new dungeon appeared as expected:

【Goldora and the Dark Star】!

This new instance can generate instance crystals by capturing battle scenes from the main quest. Essentially, it materializes the enemies in the various quests of "Goldora's Alliance" and turns them into independent levels for players to challenge.

For example, familiar faces like Anur and Degulish, as well as a certain number of Dark Star Warriors, elite members, and combat units such as assault ships.

Simply put, the ruthless Dark Star characters he defeated have now become recurring bosses in the game.

However, players are just looking for trouble when they go in now, so these new dungeons aren't really necessary for the time being.

The rewards for this mission are quite generous.

After tallying the mission rewards, Ye Xiu began to check other system notifications.

As he predicted, this major event that changed the balance of power indeed brought a boost to his legendary status.

And it wasn't just 1 point, it was 2 points!

[Galaxy Legend (Garden Galaxy): Dark Star Terminator]

This terrorist organization, which had fought against Godora for years, was utterly destroyed by you. You single-handedly shattered the balance of power, helping Godora sweep Dark Star into the dustbin of history. Your legend is spreading like wildfire across the galaxy; enemies tremble at the mere mention of your name.

[Galaxy Legend Level (Garden Galaxy): Godora's Best Friend]

You have received the Order of the Goulding, the highest honor, and your achievements have been recorded in the annals of Godora. Now the entire galaxy knows you are their most reliable ally.

"This is a huge profit!" Ye Xiu rubbed his hands together excitedly.

Legendary points are not easy to obtain, and he originally thought that he would be lucky to get 1 point, but he actually got 2 points of star system legendary points.

Converted into a reward bonus of 24%, this is a very significant increase, not to mention the hidden benefits brought by the Legendary status.

"Dark Star Terminator" corresponds to the achievement of eliminating the organization, while "Godora's Best Friend" comes from medals and mission contributions. The system calculates these two things separately.

"Once the news gets out in a few days, our alien legion's reputation will explode."

"At that time, whether they're rich bosses or poor employers, they'll all be lining up to get orders from us."

Ye Xiu was secretly delighted.

Now, in the Garden Galaxy, he can basically do whatever he wants.

The next step is to expand while consolidating our reputation, allowing players to officially begin their mercenary careers.

"The awarding ceremony is over, there's no need to linger on Godora's main planet any longer."

"Get a good night's sleep tonight, and tomorrow we'll take possession of those fifty-odd spaceships, then lead the brothers back to Redgate headquarters."

Ye Xiu finalized the itinerary in his memo.

On a desolate, godforsaken planet on the outer edge of a shattered star ring.

A mining vessel hovered in mid-air, extracting gaseous fuel. In the cockpit sat the last survivors of Dark Star—their leader.

The holographic screen was still playing Godora's victory celebration on a loop, and the scene of Ye Xiu receiving the medal was particularly jarring.

A deathly silence enveloped the cockpit.

The Dark Star leader's face turned ashen; he finally understood where he had gone wrong.

"So it wasn't that we lost to Godora, but rather to this kid."

His expression was a mixture of emotions.

I remember when I first heard about "Alien," it was just a small, unknown mercenary group.

It wasn't until they wiped out the Ashes that they started to pay attention. Who would have thought that the other side would rise like a rocket, successively humiliating the three Cataclysmic-level executives, and ultimately turning the entire Dark Star into their stepping stone.

"What a monster." Surprisingly, he didn't feel much anger at this moment, only a deep sense of powerlessness.

How did we end up offending this plague god in the first place?

……

Longtan Floating Island.

"Isn't Alien considered Longtan's top warrior?"

"Ames really got a great deal."

"Hey, let me tell you a secret. I fought an alien in Longtan back in the day."

"You're probably the one who got beaten up, aren't you?"

Live broadcasts of the Godora Festival drifted across the docks, where scavengers and space pirates gathered, drinking and boasting, spittle flying everywhere.

Suddenly, a small, iron-gray spaceship slowly landed, its hull bearing a unique emblem.

The crossed arms cover the cross-shaped pattern, and the outer ring is made up of geometric squares.

The once bustling dock suddenly became as quiet as a chicken coop, and the men who had risked their lives for their lives all shrank back and dared not utter a sound.

That symbol represents another Super A-level power in the Shattered Star Ring: the War Zone.

[Overlord] Herber, a legendary figure who reached the top of the Super A-level through martial arts, is known in the martial arts world as the "Living Star Furnace" and the "Conqueror of the Forbidden Zone of Life".

Unlike the neutral Ames, this is a big shot who is regarded as a VIP by a star cluster-level civilization, and the war domain under his command is many times stronger than a small force like Longtan.

The hatch opened, revealing a burly man in heavy armor without a helmet. His dark red skin hinted at his demonic lineage, and the pair of curved horns on his head, half of which were missing, were particularly noticeable.

Two jet-black lines ran from his forehead to his chin, and the sight of his white pupils sent chills down one's spine.

Each step he took left a dent in the ground; his metal combat boots must have weighed a ton.

"Isn't that 'Broken-Horn' Mazax, one of the eight vanguard generals in the field of warfare?"

"What are these scoundrels doing in Longtan? Are the two big shots up to something?"

The onlookers didn't dare to breathe, watching as Mazax left his entourage behind and headed alone towards the central palace.

Not long after.

Suddenly, a meteor-like object flew up from the direction of Longtan Palace, drawing a beautiful arc in the air before crashing down on the dock with a loud bang.

Mazax emerged from the smoke and dust, his face covered in dirt, and casually brushed the dirt off his armor.

Ames has never bothered to waste words with people in the war field; she threw him out like trash after only three sentences.

"The invitations have been delivered. Let's retreat." The demon warrior calmly gestured for his men to board the ship, which quickly disappeared into the vast sea of ​​stars.

Only then did the onlookers dare to catch their breath and chat in twos and threes about the annual spectacle they had just witnessed.

……

Aquamarine.

Before the disaster relief shelters were even completed, a group of extraterrestrial visitors arrived in the six countries.

The Free Consortium fleets from the Garden system landed one after another, and the group of merchants traversing the stars made Bennett and the heads of state both nervous and expectant.

After an emergency consultation, everyone decided to use the alien spaceport as a unified connection point.

When representatives from various conglomerates gathered in the conference hall, the local political figures were much more composed.

Ye Xiu's "Guide to Contact with Interstellar Civilizations" clearly played a role.

"What brings you all here from so far?" Bennett's question silenced the room.

The director of the Lauren Foundation, dressed in a star-patterned suit, was the first to stand up: "Please allow us to introduce myself. I am the head of the Seventh Star District of the Lauren Foundation."

As the self-introductions of the "Head of the Foreign Affairs Department of the Yaoguang Foundation" rose and fell, their true intentions gradually became clear:

"We hope to establish a long-term business partnership with your planet, investing in planetary terraforming in exchange for franchise rights."

At this time, the interstellar investment circle is experiencing a "craze" for Aquamarine Star, a planet backed by the Longtan forces and which has just created the legend of the Order of Gorkin.

In the eyes of businessmen, it is a treasure trove that combines commercial value with political benefits.

Although the Interstellar Civilization Protection Convention has limitations, the boundaries of so-called "interference by advanced civilizations" are inherently ambiguous in the lawless realm of the Shattered Star Ring.

Bennett and the leaders of various countries could not hide their excitement as they listened to these interstellar proposals.

They had envisioned countless ways for their home planet to enter the sea of ​​stars, but they never expected it to be achieved in this unique way.

Thinking of that compatriot who pioneered new territories in the universe, everyone couldn't help but sigh:

Compared to Godora's seemingly insignificant support, the protection of one's own powerful ally is definitely more tangible.

The first interstellar commercial negotiations thus began, and when the representatives affixed their seals to the holographic agreement, this blue planet officially embarked on its path of interstellar civilization transformation.

The day after the medal awarding ceremony, Ye Xiu set sail for home with a fleet of warships fully loaded with supplies.

Fifty Falcon-class frigates escorted the Fortress-class flagship. This fleet, capable of launching a galactic war, pierced the starry sky, and several days later, the outline of Red Gate Star finally came into view.

"We're home." Inside the cockpit of the Blacklight Lurker, Ye Xiu gazed at the gradually enlarging image of the planet, a familiar smile curving his lips.

(End of this chapter)