Super Mechanic: God of Superpowers!

Chapter 191 Red Empire

The interior of the Thor Cluster.

Amidst the countless stars, a streak of pale blue light pierced the dark sky—it was the Black Light Lurker in a state of transition.

There were only four people on the spaceship: Ye Xiu, Aimer, and the Hela sisters.

After several days of travel, the group traversed the desolate star system between Colton and Thor, passing through more than ten interstellar portals.

As a key area under the control of the Krent Empire, the inter-regional stargate of the Thor Cluster has always been heavily guarded.

While such official channels can significantly shorten travel time, they also deter illegal forces.

After all, those who dare to travel through the desolate star belt are mostly outlaws and secret organizations.

Inside the bridge, Ye Xiu stared at the flashing coordinates on the holographic star map, clicking his tongue in amazement: "Herber Star? Using its own name to name its base, that's too much."

Suddenly remembering the naming convention of his base, he quickly changed his tune: "Truly worthy of being called a hegemon, your aura is indeed extraordinary!"

"How much longer?" Aurora peered out from the control panel, the crisscrossing light trails on the star map dazzling her.

"Nine minutes and forty-eight seconds left." Ye Xiu glanced at the readings on the intelligent system, Ruistar.

The spaceship was in autopilot mode, and the four of them took a rare break in the rest area.

Amos leaned languidly against the floating sofa, her gilded gown cascading down the floor like mercury.

Hearing her sister's question, she chuckled and shook her head: "It's much more elaborate than our Longtanfu Island."

The war fortress, personally modified by the Krent Empire, had its outer shell cast with 700 billion tons of vibranium alloy; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a planetary-level strategic weapon.

Hela's gaze sharpened slightly upon hearing this: "I heard this is the second strongest weapon among the Overlords?"

"The strongest weapon has always been himself." Ames said, her fingertips entwining threads of force field.

……

As the light outside the porthole faded, a stark, iron-gray planet suddenly appeared.

Beneath the dark, cloud-shrouded sky, the fortresses lay dormant like mechanical behemoths, with eerie blue lights swirling among the thousand-meter-high ring-shaped structures.

As the fleet swept overhead, the purple lightning generated by the protective shields exploded, creating spiderweb-like cracks in the clouds.

"Verification passed, berth C-117." As the mechanical voice sounded, Mazax was already waiting on the landing pad with his guards.

The vanguard officer bowed with the precision of a protractor: "Your Majesty, welcome to the battlefield."

Ames surveyed the steel jungle, a playful smile curving her lips: "After all these years, your tyrant's aesthetic sense is still so unique."

"Practicality is aesthetics." Mazax's electronic eyes flashed red beneath his visor, "just like the wild style of Lontan."

Hela suddenly noticed that a circular device in the distance was projecting purple light onto the clouds.

When those light waves pierced through the dark clouds, they condensed into visible energy veins in space.

The entire planet is clearly a super weapon poised to be unleashed.

……

Several days before the gathering, many guests have already arrived.

The war zone has set up a large accommodation area in the headquarters base, and patrolling soldiers and armored vehicles can be seen everywhere shuttling between the steel corridors.

Ye Xiu followed the group toward the guest rooms, his eyes scanning the facilities along the way.

The surface structures on Heber are just the tip of the iceberg; the truly massive military bases are buried deep underground.

The thought had barely crossed my mind when a lazy voice suddenly called out from behind me: "Long time no see, Ames."

There was a hint of smugness in his voice. When everyone turned around, they saw Kylo strolling towards them, surrounded by his guards.

He was dressed in a magnificent robe, his slender eyebrows curving into a playful arc, his gaze roaming over Ames like a snake's forked tongue.

From the swan-like neck to the bare metal floor, the journey finally ended on the legs wrapped in black stockings.

"You've taken good care of yourself all these years since you left Longtan," he said with a smile, licking his lips.

A chill ran through Ames's eyes. Ye Xiu noticed Mazax watching the scene with his arms crossed, and suddenly remembered the rumors about this former Longtan cadre.

Back then, this guy not only defected with secrets, but also brazenly joined the enemy camp. No wonder Ames almost tore him apart when she came to cause trouble.

"In such a hurry to be reincarnated?" Ames' fingertips glowed slightly.

Kylo, ​​leaning against a pillar, scoffed, "Killed the Conqueror's logistics chief in his lair? I heard you found a bug to replace me?"

He suddenly turned to Ye Xiu, "New guy, want a senior to teach you a few tricks? After all, a pet needs to understand its owner's temperament."

"Wow, this is the first time I've met someone even more irresponsible than me." Ye Xiu chuckled. "Brother, don't you get itchy hands when you look in the mirror every day?"

These words left Kylo choked, his Adam's apple bobbing. He was about to speak, his face dark, when Ames suddenly flicked out a strand of energy that wrapped around Ye Xiu's wrist:

"He's different from you." Long Tong's gaze swept over the traitor with a chilling edge. "At least he won't stab you in the back."

The Hela sisters' scythes had already extended halfway, and the temperature in the corridor plummeted by ten degrees.

Kylo straightened his collar, took two steps back, and before leaving, made a throat-slitting gesture at Ye Xiu, causing energy ripples to spread across the metal ground beneath his feet.

"Heh, you'd better be on your guard." Kairo's gaze swept across Ye Xiu's face, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

"The more indulgent she is towards you now, the more ruthless she will be when you have thoughts of betrayal in the future."

Honestly, in her eyes you're probably not even a plaything, just a chained servant.

Ye Xiu thought to himself, "This guy is so long-winded," but he remained outwardly calm. This level of provocation was not enough to anger him.

Kylo turned his gaze to Ames, his eyes becoming increasingly intense and blatant:

"You know what? Back then, I didn't even have the courage to look you in the eye, but now..."

What do I care about your personal journey?

Ames coldly cut off the other person's words, her frosty gaze sharpening as she lightly raised her wrist: "Since you dare to provoke us, you must be prepared to bear the consequences?"

Before the words were even finished, an invisible force field swept out like a hurricane, and the ground shattered like a spider web under the terrifying pressure.

Three dark figures suddenly rose up, their auras surging as the three vanguard commanders of the War Legion appeared, with Mazax among them.

The three of them roared in unison, their six hands bulging with veins as they braced against the force field.

The stalemate lasted less than half a breath before a shockwave exploded, sending the surrounding soldiers flying like fallen leaves.

The three commanders staggered back several steps, their shoes carving deep furrows in the ground.

"You've come prepared." Ames frowned slightly, and the surrounding air began to distort and tremble unnaturally.

Seeing an even more terrifying energy gathering, Ye Xiu sighed softly and took half a step forward, lightning dancing at his fingertips:

"Want a series of attacks or all at once? I'm ready anytime."

Even so, he knew in his heart that this fight was destined not to happen.

As the host country, the dominant power will never allow the situation to spiral out of control.

Just then, a mountain-like, heavy pressure suddenly exploded between heaven and earth, causing the clouds to churn and the stars to lose their color.

A deep, booming voice, carrying the force of thunder, rolled in: "Ames, do you think my territory is a playground?!"

This loud shout reminded Ye Xiu of the oppressive feeling he experienced when encountering a roaring tiger in a wildlife park in his previous life.

Everyone turned to look towards the central palace. Ames lowered her sleeves and dissipated the force field, instantly thawing the tense atmosphere around them.

"Lead the way." She ignored Kylo and turned to Mazax, her tone now indifferent.

Now that the purpose of the demonstration had been achieved, she was unwilling to get entangled in other people's territory.

After everyone had gone some distance, Kylo's fake smile vanished, and he shook his head at his companions:

"I thought she would continue to lash out. Based on my understanding of her, the probing I did earlier should have been enough to anger her."

A commander wiped the bloodstains from his palm and sighed:

"The Dragon Throne is indeed different from what it used to be; those rumors about her growing ambition are probably true."

They all knew that this probing was driven by the vigilance of various forces towards Longtan's expansion.

The movements of the alien army have long been on the minds of countless people.

……

Inside the Herber Palace, a holographic projection was broadcasting the movements of the Ames team in real time.

At this moment, only Herber and the special envoy Krent were in the room together.

This high-ranking diplomat, representing the Krent Empire, looked up with humility at the overlord who stood like an iron tower.

"You are still as decisive and efficient as ever, you have intimidated the throne with your mere presence."

The special envoy, gazing at the eight-meter-tall steel structure, offered a timely compliment, "I was just looking forward to witnessing your impressive skills."

Herber toyed with the custom-made giant wine glass, remaining as silent as an abyss.

"It's a pity she didn't make a move in the end." The envoy shook his head with a hint of regret.

"Those ambitious people don't lose their composure on crucial occasions." The overlord's gaze swept across the live video feed. "She's more clear-headed than you think."

"Aren't you worried about retribution later?" the envoy said with a meaningful smile. "She's notoriously vengeful."

"Isn't this exactly the fuse you've been waiting for?" Herber's eyes flashed with sarcasm.

"Hahaha, if she really dares to retaliate, the Amethyst Civilization will have no reason to stop us from intervening in the Colton Starfield."

The envoy made no attempt to conceal his intentions, his gaze brazenly fixed on the graceful figure in the holographic projection.

"Speaking of which, it's only truly satisfying to conquer such a remarkable woman who possesses both strength and power."

The overlord snorted a cold laugh, and the unspoken calculations among the allies permeated the air.

For Krent, who controls a star cluster-level civilization, while a Super A-class powerhouse is certainly daunting, he is far from being someone to be looked up to.

"Women who are too sharp and assertive eventually need to be disciplined." Herber swirled his specially made wine glass without replying.

"You have the resources, but what about us?" The envoy shrugged self-deprecatingly, his gaze still lingering on the projection.

On the other side of the corridor, Ye Xiu was following the group to the rest area.

The earlier incident had created a slightly tense atmosphere until Ames broke the silence: "Don't take Kylo's provocation to heart; it was just a clumsy test."

"As expected," Ye Xiu replied casually.

"Heber has always loved playing these kinds of tricks." Ames's fingertips swirled with energy.

"Aesop predicted that this summit would be fraught with undercurrents, and we should exercise restraint."

Ye Xiu raised an eyebrow thoughtfully. It seemed that the legendary prophet had long ago warned of the situation; no wonder the usually carefree Dragon Throne was so cautious.

"Kylo was once a veteran of Lontan," Ames suddenly changed the subject, "but now he holds a high-ranking position on the enemy side. Ironic, isn't it?"

"It certainly takes courage to entrust a traitor with important responsibilities."

"Because he is Herber." A complex look flashed across her eyes. "He can still be protected if he betrays me, but if he betrays the overlord? The entire Star Ring will not tolerate him."

A hint of melancholy crept into his words: "In the art of governance, I am indeed inferior to that brute."

"This doesn't look like the Dragon Throne I know," Ye Xiu joked.

"Aesop said that being willful is a child's privilege," she suddenly smiled slyly. "But that old man has no right to lecture me, after all..."

"After all, he himself is a rascal?" Ye Xiu chimed in tacitly.

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The two women smiled at each other, and the previous tension dissipated. The Hela sisters exchanged glances and silently recorded this conversation in their observation logs.

The building housing the guest rooms is right next to Herber Palace, a mountain-like castle used entirely as guest accommodation.

Many representatives of various factions have already moved in, and the interior decorations showcase top-notch standards, with even the metal reliefs in the corridors exuding the quality of interstellar top-tier craftsmanship.

The official gathering was still a few days away, but all parties had already arrived ahead of time, tacitly agreeing to the arrangement.

Informal networking before large-scale interstellar gatherings often fosters more important collaborations than formal agendas.

At this moment, in the castle hall, participants from different civilizations of the Shattered Star Ring were gathered in twos and threes.

As Mazax led the Dragonblood Mercenary Group through the automatic doors...

The creatures with scales, tentacles, or energy bodies all turned their heads, and upon recognizing Ames, they all showed hesitant expressions.

The roar of the Overlord that had shaken the energy shield was still ringing in my ears.

These shrewd interstellar politicians exchanged glances and eventually stood still in tacit agreement.

Ames ignored this and led everyone directly through the floating light staircase to the top floor.

The suites arranged for them by the war zone occupied the entire east wing, and Ye Xiu's room was even equipped with a real-time star map projection device.

As the alloy door closed behind him, a barely perceptible blue light flickered in Ye Xiu's eyes.

The moment he activated his Void Vision, the image of Kylo Rengar directing the phase cannons inside the ship flashed into his mind.

The observation markers he had replaced during the previous standoff were now trembling slightly with the warship's warp engines.

"Perhaps we should prepare a surprise for these big shots." He rubbed the miniature recorder hidden in his cuff.

Although Ames showed little interest in this interstellar social event.

But even a casual remark from a political figure holding an energy drink in the banquet hall could lead to important intelligence.

Especially when these fragmented pieces of information collide with his memory of interstellar events, certain seemingly unrelated details suddenly reveal special value.

The next few days were unusually calm. The reception protocol in the war zone was impeccable, but the eight vanguard officers who were supposed to be in charge of the reception never showed up.

According to the reception manual, guests can apply to visit non-classified areas, and Ye Xiu often had the guide robot lead him around the steel fortress.

The fortress garrison consisted entirely of muscular martial arts warriors, their bodies encased in heavy gray-iron armor resembling small mechs.

The soldier leading the way proudly explained that these were just the regular exhibits.

……

New guests have been arriving at the castle these past few days.

Although Ames came to the party, she stayed in her room all day instructing Hela and Aurora, while Ye Xiu took her place to handle the social engagements.

As long as he didn't visit the war zone, Ye Xiu would spend his time in the banquet hall interacting with all sorts of people.

These guests are all influential figures, representing top-tier powers within the Shattered Star Ring, presenting a perfect opportunity to expand one's network.

The owners of super-corporations, diplomats from star cluster-level civilizations, as well as intelligence agents and arms dealers.

They even met with the local bigwigs of the mercenary alliance, and the two got along quite well.

The guests who received the invitations were all figures who could shake the Shattered Star Ring with a single stomp.

Although people don't take the alien legion very seriously, they are still relatively polite to Ye Xiu out of respect for Long Tan and because of the recent commotion caused by the aliens.

Now that he's reached this level, he's practically stepped into the top tier of the entertainment industry.

Previously, Ye Xiu traveled around various star systems, only ever touching the edges and corners of broken star rings.

This gathering was the first time I truly got a feel for the inner circle; the guests were clearly divided into different tiers.

The lowest level is the super conglomerate, then the large organization alliances, and companies like Longtan are stuck in the middle.

At the very top are behemoths in the field of warfare, and representatives of the seven star cluster-level civilizations.

However, these advanced players weren't very interested in Ye Xiu, except for the representatives of two civilizations who were particularly enthusiastic.

Because the Amethyst Civilization had dealings with the Colton Cluster and Longtan within its own territory, its attitude was relatively mild and friendly.

The official from the Krent Empire went overboard, trying to get close to him as if he were a close relative.

Although Ye Xiu was inwardly puzzled—he had never dealt with the Krents before—he still smiled and continued the conversation.

Over the course of a few days, my address book contained the contact information of hundreds of big shots, including top figures from all walks of life.

When I get back to Longtan, I'll pack up these contact lists and send them to Jenny. I reckon she'll be incredibly touched.

The day before the party, an unexpected invitation suddenly arrived.

The envoy from the Overlord's forces brought an invitation to a private meeting, to be held at the adjacent Herber Palace.

"Meeting privately at this time? What's he up to?" Ye Xiu muttered, stroking his chin.

"We'll see when we get there." Ames twirled a strand of hair that hung down in front of her chest with her slender fingers.

She was equally curious about her old rival's intentions, and immediately led everyone to the appointment.

Passing through the majestic palace gates, the group stepped into the circular council chamber where three giant thrones were suspended.

The figure on one of the thrones was like a mountain; even sitting lazily, his over seven-meter-tall, imposing body still exuded a suffocating aura of power.

Ye Xiu's breath hitched, as if he could see a dormant volcano.

It appears calm on the surface, but it could unleash devastating energy at any moment.

"That's quite an exaggerated size."

"sit."

The deep sound waves made the air tremble slightly; it was just an ordinary tone, yet it inspired an urge to bow down and submit.

Amos sneered as she rose into the air, her silk skirt billowing like black butterfly wings, and gracefully sat down on another throne.

"Just say it straight, beating around the bush isn't your style." Ames tapped the armrest of the throne with her fingers.

Herber's gaze swept over the empty third throne: "What's the rush? It'll be more interesting when everyone's here."

After speaking, he closed his eyes to rest, his angular face appearing and disappearing in the flowing light of the dome.

Ye Xiu secretly rolled his eyes; the overwhelming aura of arrogance was practically tangible.

Amos, on the other hand, crossed her arms as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.

This is how this overlord has always acted: he'd rather solve problems with his fists than with his words.

As the carved bronze door creaked, a "zongzi" wrapped in a red and white robe floated in.

Five or six small elemental dragons swam happily around this "zongzi" (rice dumpling), revealing half of a delicately carved baby face beneath the robe, its pointed ears twitching with each movement.

Several people wrapped tightly in black robes followed below with their heads bowed, looking like moving human-shaped stone tablets.

"Even the old monster is joining in the fun?" Ames raised an eyebrow.

"I heard they're planning something big~"

The child's sweet voice was so tender it could drip honey. The little one wobbled onto the last throne, his wide robes piled on the seat like an overturned cream cake.

Ye Xiu's pupils contracted slightly. This adorable creature, who looked like a truant student from a magic academy, was none other than Austin, the [Spellcaster] who struck fear into the hearts of countless interstellar fleets.

Sensing Ye Xiu's gaze, Austin tilted his head and gave him a harmless wink.

Ye Xiu noticed that the black-robed men always kept their hands folded, and the wide sleeves faintly revealed the glowing light of the flowing magic patterns.

The legendary Forbidden Sorcerer Force, capable of destroying starships single-handedly, was now as silent as a group of shadows.

Of the four peak experts of the Shattered Star Ring, three are now gathered here.

Ye Xiu's palms were sweating; this scene was far more exciting than the hundred-player battles he had experienced in the game back in the day.

Herber finally opened his eyes, his metallic voice echoing under the dome: "Now it's time to get down to business."

"Wait," the dark energy threads twining around Ames's fingertips flickered, "there's still that old fox who hasn't arrived yet, is there?"

He said traversing twelve star sectors was too much trouble.

Austin, cradling his chubby cheeks, twirled his fingertips around the mana dragon's tail. "He said he was going to take his beauty sleep~"

Herber impatiently tapped the armrest of the throne, and suddenly star patterns lit up the entire palace floor:

"The person I'm introducing today." As he spoke, the bronze door of the side hall swung open with a bang.

A dark red robe embroidered with gold surged in, carrying a cloud of blood mist. The newcomer was at least two and a half meters tall, with a cluster of crystalline red crystals on his forehead.

The strangest thing was that with each step he took, the starlight in the dome dimmed a little, as if even the light was being swallowed up by his robe.

"Special envoy of the Crimson Empire, Sue," Herber's voice boomed like thunder.

(End of this chapter)