Global Era of Star trekking Chapter 1719 - 838: When the Dust Settles and the Final Territorial Distribution (Part 2)

Regardless of its fury, the creature did not dare to strike the two Superdimensional Mother Ship Avatars. It was even forced to restrain the boiling indignation of the other Corpse Emperor Clan members gathered below.

A heavy price had been paid to secure the Rakshasa God’s intervention; they could not afford to incite conflict at such a critical juncture.

Ying Yi and Ferdinand were well aware of the internal struggle within the Corpse Emperor Clan, causing their demeanor to become even more overbearing.

Following a sharp, cold snort, the hull of the [Immortal Qin Ancestor Dragon] suddenly radiated light, projecting the Dharma Bodies of twelve massive Golden Men. This overwhelming pressure instantly bore down on the hovering Corpse Emperor Clan members, forcing them back toward the earth.

“Quiet!”

Ferdinand commanded the [Heavenly Light] to emit a beam of crystalline white light, which began a direct structural scan of the Tower of Myriad Corpses.

The Intelligent Brain quickly processed the data and delivered its findings:

[Mythical-level energy signature detected; it is confirmed that the ‘Corpse Emperor Ancestor Crystal’ possesses the power to exert a massive influence on River System Communities!!!]

Narrowing his eyes, Ying Yi traded a meaningful look with Ferdinand. With a silent nod of agreement, the two Superdimensional Mother Ship Avatars engaged their engines, roaring as they ascended and vanished into the sky.

“It seems the Rakshasa God spoke the truth after all...”

Ferdinand spoke in a low murmur as the two vessels rapidly crossed the horizon of the Corpse Emperor Continent.

With this confirmation, the subsequent stages of negotiation proceeded with significantly less friction.

The tripartite agreement was finalized shortly after the Rakshasa God casually accepted the condition to “restrict the Corpse Emperor Clan from retreating with excessive high-value resources or Starry Sea Oddities.”

The Corpse Emperor Clan members could only gnash their teeth in silent rage at the final terms imposed by the Torch Civilization, while the Rakshasa God remained entirely unconcerned.

Having already secured the compensation promised by the Corpse Emperor Clan, their further losses were of no consequence to him.

...

Upon the conclusion of the tripartite contract, the crimson vortex swirling above the Corpse Emperor Continent began to seal shut. Before the projection of the Rakshasa God faded entirely, he cast a long look at the Shenxia Jiuli Ship, a flicker of hidden dread visible within his vertical pupils.

“The pact is sealed; for ten millennia, the Rakshasa Clan is forbidden from entering this Star Domain.”

From within the Mythical Immortal Ship [Shenxia Jiuli Ship], Jiang Yuan’s detached voice resonated through the void:

“I trust Your Excellency will remain faithful to the words spoken today.”

...

In the 1,250th year of the Torch Civilization Fleet’s invasion of the Corpse Emperor Clan River System Group, a massive exodus occurred. Over a million spaceship corps of the Corpse Emperor Clan abandoned the Corpse Emperor Continent, trekking toward the Unknown Star Domain in the southern reaches of the River System Group.

By the 1,400th year of the invasion, the five fleets of the Torch Civilization had achieved total dominion over the Corpse Emperor Clan River System Group. Consequently, nearly 800 River Systems were integrated into the territory of the Torch Human Civilization.

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Within the eastern sector of the Corpse Emperor Clan River System Group, on the Corpse Ghost Continent.

The Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong stayed suspended in the heights of this Ninth Level Floating Land Firmament, observing the massive starport undergoing reconstruction below.

Thousands of engineering vessels belonging to the Song Family moved incessantly, replacing the morbid architecture of the corpses with structures that would eventually form one of the five largest transit starports in the newly acquired River System Group.

Ultimately, the Song Family and the Big Dipper Seven Stars Hall had seized control of more than a hundred River Systems, successfully fulfilling the conditions set by the four Human Emperors.

These hundred River Systems on the eastern edge of the former Corpse Emperor territory were now officially under the rule of the Dragon Spine Song Family. Among them, the Corpse Ghost Continent stood as the solitary Ninth Level Life Floating Land.

Following a series of discussions, the Dragon Spine Song Family had recently decreed that a specific sector of the Corpse Ghost Continent would be turned into a public zone, intended to serve as a premier trading hub within the region.

The Song Family personnel below were working tirelessly to bring this vision to life.

Beyond the construction of the trade and transit hub, they were also engaged in a total purification of the Corpse Ghost Continent.

Having been held by the Corpse Emperor Clan for hundreds of thousands of years, the continent was saturated with thick death energy and corpse aura. Significant remediation was required before it could be considered habitable for Torch Humanity.

Suddenly, a Star-Annihilating Starship approached from the surface.

“Uncle Chi, I have the updated summary of our spoils.”

Song Yiming activated a holographic projection on the command deck: “In total, our haul includes over ten thousand Third Level or higher Life Floating Lands, more than seventy-eight thousand resource-type Floating Lands of Third Level or above, three Colorful Oddities, forty-six Black Oddities, and more than two hundred Golden Oddities...”

As he listened to the report, Song Chi’s attention was drawn to the final entry on the list.

[Heaven-Swallowing Python Shedding current transformation progress: 48%]

Since the annexation of the Corpse Emperor territory, the abundant supply of Corpse Evil resources had greatly accelerated the evolution of this Strange Object. Its progress had doubled in just a few centuries. With another wave of Corpse Evil collection expected soon, he anticipated the [Heaven-Swallowing Python Shedding] would see another major leap in its evolution.

Once the report concluded, Song Chi claimed only the fourteen Mythical Souls. He declined any other Strange Objects that could be turned into ship components, as the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong was already well-equipped, and other members of the clan had greater need of them.

However, he took all the Strange Objects that were incompatible with starships and immediately transferred them to the Ruins Market Strange Object Exchange Shop.

While the sudden appearance of so many Strange Objects in the shop caught the attention of those from the Torch and Wizard Civilizations, Song Chi remained unbothered. He had already prepared for this eventuality before revealing the Ruins Market.

He let it be known that the Dragon Spine Song Family had secured exclusive exchange rights at the [Oddity Exchange Shop] from the Lord of All Heavens Ruins Market. This explanation left outsiders feeling envious, but not suspicious.

With these tasks finished, Song Chi departed for the Dragon Spine Continent.

Currently, the Dragon Spine Continent was being transported toward the Corpse Emperor Clan River System Group by a premier Star Shifting Fleet from the [Star-shifting Commerce].

Given the wealth generated by the hundred newly acquired River Systems, the Song Family’s primary base had to be moved, making the relocation of the Dragon Spine Continent a priority.

The Red Plate and Dragon and Snake River Systems would not be forsaken, however. They remained under Song Family control and would soon be fully integrated.

One of these River Systems was already part of the Torch Civilization’s Ancestor River System Group, while the other sat adjacent to it, making them more valuable than the newly conquered territories. They would serve as the Song Family’s ultimate fallback position.

As for the subjects of the Dragon Spine Dynasty and the Torch Power, they were to be resettled within the hundred River Systems now governed by the Song Family.

A hundred River Systems required a massive population of Torch citizens for settlement, development, and transformation.

Knowing his own resources were insufficient, Song Chi had secured agreements with the four Human Emperors, ensuring that each of the Four Great Divine Dynasties would provide a population of settlers.

Upon returning to the former Corpse Emperor territory, Song Chi gave his orders to Song Yiming.

“Issue the notice to begin preparations for the ascending ceremony.” He ran his hand over the fresh dragon carvings on his command chair.

“When the Dragon Spine Continent arrives, we will hold the ceremony to found the Fifth Empire. The name Dragon Spine shall be known throughout the Torch Civilization and across the Endless Star Sea.”

“Yes, My Lord!”

Once a jubilant Song Yiming had left, Song Chi narrowed his eyes, focusing his spiritual intent entirely upon the Ancestral Aperture in his forehead.

He soon entered the familiar, chaotic expanse where the “Pool of Fortune” of the [Original Torch Seed] resided.

The vast, ocean-like Pool of Fortune was now clearly split into five distinct sections. While Song Chi’s portion was still the smallest, it had grown enough that it could no longer be ignored.

The Torch Fortune territories under his direct rule had officially reached three hundred River Systems.

In comparison, Jiang Yuan ruled nearly seven hundred.

Ji Heng commanded nearly six hundred.

Ferdinand governed over five hundred forty.

Ying Yi presided over approximately five hundred twenty.