Global Era of Star trekking Chapter 1704 - 832: Torch Expedition Ceremony

These five Explorer-class Deep Space Carriers differed from standard Superdimensional Mother Ships, having been developed from Explorer Civilization relics previously provided by Song Bei. During the ongoing investigation into the Explorer Civilization's records, data streams connected to the Creation Mechanical Civilization were repeatedly identified.

Consequently, the Song Family’s Technology Department raised the priority of this analysis to the maximum level on several occasions, yet the ultimate findings proved lackluster. While the Explorer Civilization had indeed encountered the Overlord-level Creation Mechanical Civilization, this contact occurred only during the final stages of their societal collapse. No significant exchange at the civilization level ever took place before the Explorer Technological Civilization met its end.

Although the conclusion was disappointing, the endeavor was far from fruitless.

The most vital achievement sat before them: five Explorer-class Deep Space Carriers, each possessing a basic energy level reaching the advanced eighth rank.

These five Explorer-class Deep Space Carriers represent much more than five individual eighth-rank combat units. Their true strategic value lies in their ability to integrate with billions of ordinary Song Family members. Supported by the clan’s premier command and tactical frameworks, they can rapidly evolve into five highly mobile, massive star combat groups for the coming conflict.

Even though two Superdimensional Mother Ships are held between the Song Family and the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall, neither Song Chi nor the Beidou Star Lord can provide absolute military suppression on separate fronts simultaneously. If they were to force their flagships into the role of mother ships, their maneuverability would be the first thing sacrificed.

Such a sacrifice might be acceptable if the future advance went perfectly according to the pre-established war plans without a single hitch.

However, such expectations are entirely detached from reality. Even skirmishes between low-level civilizations are unpredictable; no commander can foresee every twist of fate in battle, especially in a total war between an ascending Star Sea Dominator and a peak advanced civilization of the Starry Sea.

Under these conditions, it would be sheer madness to willingly limit the precious mobility of one's own flagship.

Thus, these five Explorer-class Deep Space Carriers serve as the ideal solution. They provide a mobile interstellar warfare platform without tying down the ultimate deterrent power of the two Superdimensional Mother Ships.

Following this, the Song Family worked in tandem with the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall to train their ordinary Torch citizens in the operation of these Explorer-class Deep Space Carriers.

A decade passed. Within the Torch Humanity Galaxy Cluster, South Shenxia Dynasty, Tian Nan River System.

Standing at the extreme southern edge of the Tian Nan River System was the Star Dome Eye, the largest long-distance Star Gate in existence.

This colossal mechanical quantum cross Star Gate, spanning over ten light-years, was currently vibrating with unprecedented surges of energy.

Surrounding the structure, millions of engineering vessels worked tirelessly to stabilize the operations of this ancient Star Gate.

[Shenxia Dynasty’s First Expedition Fleet, passage confirmed.]

As the cold, synthesized voice resonated through the public comms, the swirling vortex at the Star Gate's heart suddenly flared outward.

A massive fleet led by thousands of Star-Annihilating Starships began to emerge. Every vessel bore the Human Emperor’s Book Emblem, the unmistakable mark of the Shenxia Dynasty.

Standing on the bridge of his flagship, the Mythical Immortal Ship "Shenxia Jiuli," Emperor Jiang Yuan of the Shenxia Dynasty stood with his hands linked behind his back.

He surveyed the massive fleets gathering in the distance and said calmly, "It appears we are not the last to arrive."

"Indeed, Your Majesty. Besides the fleets of the Chi Yu Divine Dynasty and the Xian Qin Dynasty, the forces of the Holy Hall Federation have already taken their positions. Only the Dragon Spine Song Family has yet to appear!"

Jiang Yuan nodded slightly, showing no concern. He understood that Song Chi, who had previously lobbied the Fifth Empire for expansion rights, would surely use this moment to make a statement.

Even without a direct question from the Emperor, the General Combat Commander—another member of the Shenxia Jiang Clan—continued his report:

"Based on our intelligence, they intend to form a fifth combat group alongside the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall, however..."

"However what?"

"The General Combat Headquarters has not allocated a central spot for them."

"Following the protocols of the traditional expedition ceremony, only the Four Great Empires are permitted to hold the core positions directly facing the Star Gate."

Jiang Yuan simply nodded after hearing this, offering no further instructions.

While all four leaders were aware of Song Chi's ambitions, the Human Emperors of the Four Great Empires of Torch remained silent on the matter.

Rising to become the Fifth Empire was never meant to be easy; such a path required Song Chi and the Dragon Spine Song Family to prove their own worth.

The four would not interfere, but Song Chi's success would ultimately depend on his own capabilities.

Once the Shenxia Fleet finished its deployment, the space surrounding the Star Dome Eye was fully claimed by the Four Great Empires.

The Shenxia Dynasty held the east, the Chi Yu Divine Dynasty took the south, the Xian Qin Dynasty anchored the west, and the Holy Hall Federation occupied the north.

Each of the four massive fleet groups radiated immense energy signatures, maintaining a tense equilibrium with one another.

Suddenly, the Star Dome Eye began to shake violently, and strange distortions rippled across the surface of the once-stable Star Gate.

Under the watch of millions, the central vortex of the Star Gate was violently pried open by an overwhelming force.

A gargantuan, pitch-black battleship slowly pushed its bow forward. Its sheer scale made the surrounding Star-Annihilating Starships and Star River Ships look small by comparison.

Even when compared to other Superdimensional Mother Ships of the same rank, few could match the staggering length of this massive warship.