Global Era of Star trekking Chapter 1706 - 833: Corpse Emperor Clan Civilizational War

The Star Dome Eye's quantum vortex spun with unwavering precision, spanning a diameter of ten light-years and radiating a frigid blue glow from its intricate mechanical frame. This monumental star gate, a joint venture of the Four Great Empires, had maintained a flawless record of operation over countless millennia.

"Transmission sequence validated. The Fifth Combat Fleet has reached readiness."

As Song Chi’s fingers brushed across the Heavenly Authority Control Ring, the Dome Sky Wisdom Brain generated a vivid projection detailing the status of the entire armada.

Five Explorer-class Deep Space Carriers were positioned like commanding generals on a cosmic chessboard, with hundreds of billions of tactical units clustered at the formation's heart.

Suddenly, the voice of the Beidou Star Lord crackled through a secure, encrypted channel:

"New intelligence has just been confirmed. Traces of Rashamon Clan fleet movements have been spotted near the southwestern perimeter of the Corpse Emperor Clan’s River System Group."

Accompanying the report, a holographic star chart flickered to life, displaying seven crimson markers arranged in a classic Rashamon Clan hunting formation. While the report used cautious language, the reality was clear: the Rashamon Clan was making a move.

Song Chi’s eyes narrowed slightly at the sight. This development was troublesome. Even though the Rashamon Clan and the Tri-Eye Race were considered the weakest among the ten Overlord Civilizations, they remained ancient titans with over a million years of history. A full-scale intervention by such an entity would make the war's conclusion impossible to forecast.

"Have the Four Great Empires been alerted to this?"

"The data originated from the Shenxia Dynasty," the Beidou Star Lord’s projection explained, gesturing toward the chart's periphery. "However, there has been no change in orders across the other four fronts; the original strategy is proceeding as intended."

The Beidou Star Lord then turned his gaze toward Song Chi, silently gauging his reaction.

Following a heavy silence, Song Chi finally gave his decree:

"Ignore it for now. Simply keep a close watch on the Rashamon Clan’s subsequent maneuvers. The fleet will press forward according to the schedule!"

"Understood!"

Despite his internal reservations, the Beidou Star Lord refrained from further questioning.

Song Chi had obtained the mandate to found the Fifth Torch Empire from the Four Great Human Emperors themselves; he was not a man prone to careless gambles.

Once the link with the Beidou Star Lord was severed, Song Wujiang’s voice echoed within the Song family's private, high-security communication group.

"Little Chi, what is your true assessment of the situation?"

Song Chi gave a slow shake of his head.

"The Corpse Emperor Clan has deep roots, but I doubt they possess the leverage required to ignite a total war between two Overlord Civilizations."

"Are you suggesting, Little Chi, that the Rashamon Clan is merely bluffing?"

Again, Song Chi shook his head.

"Whether it is a bluff or not is irrelevant. As long as the Shenxia Jiuli Ship remains outside the grasp of the Chaos Divine Land, the Rashamon Clan will never risk a total war against us."

"The display of power at Human Emperor City wasn't aimed solely at the Four Chaos Demon Ape Clans!"

Upon hearing this, Song Wujiang and the others nodded as the weight of worry lifted from their shoulders.

...

A massive fleet carved a path through the void, stretching across the ink-black expanse. Eight years had passed since the Torch Civilization’s forces first breached the borders of the Corpse Emperor Clan River System Group.

During those eight years, the Dragon Spine Song Family and the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall spearheaded the Fifth Battlefront. They traversed the desolate Hollow Zone between the two River System Communities and finally crossed into the Skeleton River System—the vanguard territory of the Corpse Emperor Clan.

In the gloom of the distant stars, the colossal Fifth Battlefront fleet began to decelerate. Positioned at the very threshold of the Skeleton River System Star Domain, the Corpse Emperor Clan had established a formidable line of defense.

It was a gruesome barricade composed of a literal sea of celestial remains.

Billions of massive corpses drifted in this sector, tethered together by the Corpse Emperor Clan’s forbidden arts to create a "corpse chain" that spanned tens of thousands of light-years.

Any vessel daring to enter would be swamped by "Corpse Poison Corrosive Fog," a miasma capable of dissolving the plating of Low Rank Warships in mere days.

"Warning: High concentrations of corpse poison detected. Standard energy shields are unable to provide full protection!"

An urgent report from a captain broke through the Fifth Battlefront’s primary command frequency.

Song Chi turned a cold, expectant look toward the Beidou Star Lord.

Acknowledging the look, the Beidou Star Lord signaled his fleet. Moments later, seven Star River Ships belonging to the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall surged forward. Rainbow-hued light erupted from their hulls, manifesting the "Beidou Seven Stars Hall Projection" against the backdrop of space.

[Beidou Seven Stars Hall] · "Beidou Purification Starlight"

Brilliant radiance washed over the star system. Wherever the prismatic starlight touched, the toxic fog retreated rapidly, as if burned away by its natural antithesis.

Having been neighbors with the Corpse Emperor Clan for hundreds of millennia, the Torch Civilization was well-acquainted with their macabre tactics.

Song Chi had relied on the "Beidou Seven Stars Hall" not just due to personal ties, but specifically for its Colorful Extreme Level purification capabilities.

The relentless fog was systematically purged, carving a massive corridor that allowed the Fifth Battlefront to advance safely. Yet, the true peril was only just beginning to manifest.

"Alert: The Ship Corpse Legion is closing in!"

From within the corpse chain, countless "corrupted ship corpses"—monstrosities fashioned from the wreckage of vessels and the remains of powerful warriors—began to emerge. Devoid of life and driven by a singular urge to kill, these entities possessed Intermediate Rank Combat Power, with some even reaching the level of Dominators.

"Combat Groups One through Five, commence engagement!"

Song Yiming’s voice rang out authoritatively over the command channel.

Instantly, tens of millions of vessels from the Song family and the Beidou Seven Stars Hall unleashed a synchronized volley, raining down beams of pure annihilation like a localized storm.

However, the sheer volume of Corpse Emperor Clan vessels and disposable corpse-drones was staggering. They charged through the inferno with reckless abandon, many managing to bypass the defensive fire to slam directly into the heart of the fleet's formation.