Global Era of Star trekking Chapter 1705 - 832: Torch Expedition Ceremony

"The Superdimensional Mother Ship—[Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong]!"

"The Song Family of Dragon Spine has finally made their appearance!"

"Dragon Spine's Song Chi... I’ve heard rumors that he is the primary contender for the position of the Fifth Human Emperor within our Torch Civilization."

Amidst the chaotic chatter of the gathered fleet groups, the colossal armada belonging to the Dragon Spine Song Family began to emerge steadily from the shimmering veil of the star gate.

"The count has already surpassed trillions... and they are still coming!"

"Look at that Seven Star Mark; is that a fleet belonging to the [Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall]?"

"Has the Dragon Spine Song Family formed an alliance with the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall?"

Before the second wave of speculation could die down, a new transmission suddenly linked into the public channel of the expedition ceremony:

"This is the joint task force of the Dragon Spine Song Family and the Big Dipper Seven Stars. I am Song Yiming of Dragon Spine. Our Fifth Expeditionary Fleet Group is currently moving into formation as per the established strategy."

As the announcement concluded, disregarding the commotion in the public channel, the arriving fleet rapidly organized into a spherical three-dimensional array centered upon the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong.

Once the final warship settled into its position, the previously empty central zone reserved for the Four Great Empires was entirely occupied.

With an almost defiant attitude, the combined fleet of the Dragon Spine Song Family and the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall wedged itself directly into the formation of the Four Great Empires.

For a moment, the Royal Fleets of the Four Great Empires remained silent. However, the first-tier forces under them—newly risen immortal giant powers that had produced superdimensional captains over the last few millennia—could not restrain themselves. They began proactively sending communication requests to the commanders of the Dragon Spine Song Family and the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall.

Observing the Star Dome Eye star gate where ripples in space still lingered, Song Chi stood upon the superdimensional mother ship's observation deck. A cold smirk touched his lips as he gently rotated the Heavenly Authority Control Ring on his finger.

[Warning: Seventy-six encrypted communication requests have been received.]

The voice of the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain echoed. Song Chi scanned them briefly, noting that every request originated from the internal immortal giant factions of the Four Great Empires.

With a curt nod, he gestured and tapped the screen, opening channels to several powers, including the Immortal Qin Shangdang Shang Family, the Chi Yu Yanhuang Consortium, the Chunyu Tribe, and the Phoenix Family of the Holy Hall Federation.

He ignored the others for now; those he admitted first were the very ones who had most fiercely opposed his bid for the Fifth Human Emperor title, while the rest had remained largely neutral.

A holographic display flickered to life in the bridge, projecting several formidable figures simultaneously.

Shang Tianque of the Shangdang Shang Family appeared in his Mystic Armor, his face etched with arrogance. Shangguan Mingjing of the Yanhuang Consortium was dressed in a suit, his piercing eyes framed by gold-rimmed spectacles. Chunyu Lie of the Chunyu Tribe wore a flaming red battle robe, with visible fire elements swirling around him...

"The Greedy Wolf Hall Master certainly knows how to make an entrance."

Shang Tianque spoke first, his tone laced with a sharp frost.

"How does a mere upstart clan presume to force itself into the territory reserved for the Four Great Empires?"

Shangguan Mingjing pushed up his glasses:

"Greedy Wolf Hall Master, your Dragon Spine Song Family may have seen rapid growth this past thousand years, but it is pure delusion to think you can rival the Four Great Empires. Do you truly believe the rumors claiming you stand on equal footing with the other four Human Emperors?"

Chunyu Lie was more blunt, slamming his hand onto the projected table:

"Dragon Spine Song Family, are you aware of how many ancient lineages in the Torch Civilization have endured for over a hundred thousand years? What makes you think you have the right to dominate?"

Facing the hostility of the three giants, Song Chi remained composed and raised his left hand.

A holographic star map expanded between the four of them, illustrating the strategic layout between human space and the river system communities of the Corpse Emperor Clan.

"Observe," Song Chi said, tapping the map as five arrows surged forward:

"Each of the Four Great Empires will manage one vector of the assault, while we, the Dragon Spine Song Family, shall independently take charge of the Fifth Battlefront."

His voice turned icy: "To put it simply, this fifth front has already received the silent approval of the Four Human Emperors. We are not asking for your permission; we are informing you of the reality."

A cold light flashed in Shang Tianque’s gaze.

"Arrogant! Do you believe that with a single superdimensional mother ship you can—"

"One?" Song Chi interrupted with a chuckle. "Who told Grand Ancestor Shang that we possess only one superdimensional mother ship?"

Before he finished speaking, the space surrounding the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong began to warp violently.

Under the stunned gazes of the multitude gathered at the star gate, another starlight mother ship—slightly smaller but still dwarfing most of those present—slowly phased out of the void.

Side by side with the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong, the two mother ships revealed their majesty to every Torch Ship Captain in the vicinity.

"Even with two superdimensional mother ships, what of it? The other four fronts are each led by more than a dozen such vessels."

Shangguan Mingjing’s glasses slipped slightly; his composure was beginning to crack.

Ignoring him, Song Chi summoned more reinforcements: a massive [Truth Mechanical Battle Star], as well as a Ninth Rank Giant-toothed Star Shark, a Ninth Rank Asura Emperor, and a Ninth Rank Starlight Dragon from the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall.

The consecutive arrival of multiple Ninth Rank combat units made Shangguan Mingjing’s protests seem increasingly hollow. He realized that while the Dragon Spine Song Family and their allies might still trail behind the other four fronts in raw power, their strength was undeniably sufficient to maintain an independent battlefront.

Song Chi turned his attention to another projection: "The Phoenix Family of the Holy Hall Federation... are you also intent on suppressing my Song Family?"

The red-haired woman, herself a Superdimensional Captain, replied with a frigid stare: "Dragon Spine Song Chi, do not be overconfident. The tolerance of the four royal families does not equate to our acceptance."

"Acceptance?" Song Chi’s smile vanished instantly.

"It appears you have all misunderstood something." He snapped his fingers, gesturing toward the trillion-strong fleet behind him. "We do not require your acceptance."

Chunyu Lie erupted in a fit of angry laughter.

"Fine! Excellent! We shall see how long your upstart fleet survives against the Corpse Emperor Clan!"

The link was severed abruptly. Song Chi’s smile only grew wider as he turned to Song Yiming.

"Instruct all combat units to follow the original plan. Once we transition through the Quantum Hedge Super-Distance Star Gate into the Corpse Emperor Clan River System Communities, initiate live-fire drills immediately. Let these 'ancient families' witness the reality of modern warfare."

Following the command, both superdimensional mother ships powered up simultaneously, sending suffocating waves of energy through the star system. In response, similar energy signatures rose from the fleets of the Four Great Empires—the royal families’ way of acknowledging the Dragon Spine Song Family.

Though the four families were hesitant to step in, the total war against the Corpse Emperor Clan took precedence; there was no time to waste.

Shortly after, a decree from the high command of the Shenxia Dynasty broadcasted over the public channel:

"By order of the Four Human Emperors, the Dragon Spine Song Family is formally recognized for the founding of the Fifth Empire. The expedition ceremony shall proceed."

This declaration was like a stinging slap to the faces of the immortal giants.

Song Chi nodded slightly and walked toward the command dais. Behind him, the two superdimensional mother ships began their jump charge in perfect synchronization.

"Remember this day, gentlemen," Song Chi said softly, his voice reaching every ear.

Then, with a roar of spatial distortion, the five expeditionary groups began their initial jump toward the Corpse Emperor Clan territories in sequence.

Left behind, the representatives of the immortal giants traded uneasy looks. They were beginning to realize a terrifying truth—the power held by Dragon Spine Song Chi may have already far exceeded their wildest guesses.

However, they had no time to dwell on it, as the fleets of all the immortal giant forces were now being pulled toward the Super-Distance Star Gate for their own transmission.