The Seventh Base

The powerful stance of Mandala Star will cause the Lucas Star Royal Family's reputation to suffer.

Sure enough, shadows began to appear one after another atop the castle; quite a few were fully armed.

Then, King Richard stood in the middle, with an elder by his side whose eyes were fearsome, staring at Aragon behind Hades below.

Surrounding King Richard were representatives of the Star System Alliance.

Hades looked up towards the sky above the castle, did not salute, and his gaze was indifferent.

"Meeting His Majesty the King, you still won't salute?" someone beside King Richard shouted loudly, and the voice was like thunder, causing many to feel their eardrums burst, as if energy was rushing into their ears, producing momentary tinnitus.

The clothes on Hades were blown, yet he still stood firmly there, Energy Light appearing on his body, looking towards King Richard.

From afar, people felt a surge within, as the speaker bore a cross emblem, the elder beside King Richard as well, they knew the meaning of this emblem.

The strongest Extraordinary Agency on Lucas Star, the Cross Judgment Institute.

"King Richard, since you invited us from Mandala Star here for negotiations, then whether you have the sincerity, standing up there, what's the meaning?" said Harries.

"Impertinent." The elder beside King Richard reprimanded loudly, and suddenly, everyone felt a heavy oppression, as if they couldn't breathe, with winds and clouds changing colors all around; in vast space, all energy seemed to rampage as if the heavens had darkened.

Behind Hades, Aragon raised his eyebrow, and suddenly brilliant divine light appeared all around him, piercing through the gloomy clouds, he took a step forward.

"Boom..." Everyone felt a fierce heartbeat, many even let out a muffled grunt, their faces instantly turned pale, looking at Aragon with a look of terror.

Such a terrifying Transcendent.

Many outside the castle were experiencing such terrifying transcendent pressure for the first time in their lives, can human power truly reach such a level?

Two mighty forces seemed to be confronting, the elder beside King Richard and Aragon exchanged a glance and heard Aragon speak: "If you don't want to talk, we can go to war directly."

As his words fell, the oppressive force on both disappeared, instantly restoring the surrounding world to normal, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief; earlier, they felt as if they were suffocating, looking at the two of them again with awe in their eyes.

Although Xu Mo wasn't on site, through the screen, he also seemed to feel that extreme oppressive force, everyone's expressions changed, as if they showed signs of suffocation.

"Skywalker?" Xu Mo thought to himself, Transcendents above SS-level are hailed as Skywalkers.

Xu Mo hadn't yet experienced how powerful Skywalker could be, but the people beside Hades and the elder from the Cross Judgment Institute beside King Richard were very likely to be Skywalkers.

With such level of existence, it's unknown if a Starship could kill them.

This made Xu Mo feel that their Blue Star Energy Technology Group was still somewhat weak, Byron Star needs to produce a Skywalker, but it seems crossing from SS-level to Skywalker isn't easy.

Not only Xu Mo, even Ye Qingdie could feel the power those two held, and she remarked: "These two are really strong, seemingly stronger than Jiang Lan and Captain Ye."

"Hmm." Xu Mo nodded, the difference in strength across different levels is significant, not comparable; Jiang Lan, Ye Huan, and Ge Hong are considered peak in single combat power on Byron Star, but in front of Skywalker, they might not suffice.

It's unknown how many such figures Lucas Star has.

A Skywalker could probably match a single warship, and if assassinating, how strong would the threat be? It's simply insurmountable.

However, such level figures typically won't act lightly.

If Lucas Star dispatches a Skywalker against him, he'd be surely doomed.

Outside the castle, Aragon and Hades floated in the air, arriving at the same level as King Richard, as if telling others that Mandala Star people won't look up to talk with King Richard.

"Hundreds of years ago, Mandala Star initiated a war, and as a defeated star, Mandala United Kingdom paid a huge price. After many years, Mandala Star seems to have forgotten history and wants to repeat the same mistakes?" King Richard looked at Harries and Aragon and spoke.

"History is history, this time the Mandala United Kingdom will conquer the Star System Alliance." Harries responded forcefully.

"The Star System Alliance has undergone hundreds of years of development; back then, you were defeated, what makes you think you can win this time?" said King Richard: "Since its establishment, the Star System Alliance has maintained star domain order and prevented war from occurring. We do not fear war, but we do not wish for war to happen, affecting the Star System Alliance's populace. Thus, this time, we invited Mandala Star here for negotiations, hoping for Mandala United Kingdom's star war army to withdraw from the star domain where the Star System Alliance resides."

"Sure." Hades looked at the opposite side and said: "As long as the Star System Alliance is willing to join Mandala United Kingdom as a vassal, Mandala United Kingdom will immediately withdraw troops, preventing war, and additionally, will provide future aid for the Star System Alliance."

People below were stirred by Hades' words, Mandala United Kingdom's great ambition, wanting the entire Star System Alliance as their vassal, such conditions, the Star System Alliance cannot agree, nor can one or two planets decide, nor does the executive director star have decision-making power.

"The Star System Alliance will not become Mandala Star's vassal." King Richard said: "However, if your Mandala United Kingdom wishes to join the Star System Alliance as one among us, we can consider it."

Though he knew the Mandala United Kingdom would make extravagant demands, King Richard was still surprised that the opponent hoped to include them without a fight, which was impossible.

If the Star System Alliance becomes Mandala United Kingdom's vassal, they'd be equivalent to ancillary stars, akin to when the Silver Star Empire ruled; all Star Kingdoms and Principalities were subjects within the empire's domain.

But unlike the Silver Star Empire, which was too large with vast limitless territory ruling countless planets, they rarely had the capacity to care for so many planets besides the strongest ones, generally not interfering much.

However, if becoming Mandala United Kingdom's subsidiary, Mandala United Kingdom is likely to directly control and exploit them.

"If that's the case, there's nothing to discuss." Hades said, seemingly about to turn and leave.

"Since you're already here, why not stay and chat, tomorrow I will convene all Star System Alliance representative members to the venue for negotiations, aiming to reach terms both parties can accept to prevent war escalation," King Richard continued to speak, as leader of the Star System Alliance, Lucas Star certainly does not wish for war, chaos means instability, and they've already stood at the Star System Alliance's highest point.

Once war begins, the future will be full of variables; even without Mandala United Kingdom's destruction, the internal balance of the Star System Alliance will be broken, and the post-war landscape will undoubtedly change, whether it can remain the same afterward is uncertain.

Those standing at the top naturally wish for stability.

"Alright, then we'll stay for a day." Harries said, as the group returned to their fleet.

King Richard squinted watching the scene, Mandala Star's assertiveness made him feel that war might be unavoidable.

Looking down outside the castle, King Richard spoke: "Today is Lune Day, everyone continue celebrating."

Saying that, he turned with his people and left.

Though it was Lune Day, after such an uproar, the atmosphere had already dissipated. Everyone was pondering whether tomorrow's negotiations would go smoothly. If talks break down, war might begin!