Global Era of Star trekking Chapter 1722: 840: Song Chi's Perfect Scheme

Previously on Global Era of Star trekking...
The Dragon Spine Song Family strengthens its foundation as the flagship Dinghai Dragon Steed successfully ascends to a Star River Ship, marking the family's second Galaxy Captain. Meanwhile, a momentous celestial event stirs the Chaos Divine Land as the Mythical Star known as Origin begins to flicker, signaling its descent two thousand years ahead of schedule. This ancient star, a repository of supreme treasures and rule-based resources, has drawn the gaze of terrifying entities and ancient powerhouses across the myriad realms. As the heavens quake in anticipation of the upcoming slaughter for these divine opportunities, Ji Heng prepares himself for the legendary exploration that could reshape the hierarchy of power.
Buzz! A sudden vibration deep within his sea of consciousness caught Song Chi off guard. Following centuries of integration, the Corpse Emperor Clan River System Group had finally managed to deploy a Torch Network across the entire cluster. However, with the system currently in a phase of rapid expansion, an urgent summons through the Torch Network at this hour was clearly an anomaly. He wasted no time logging into the Torch Network. Accepting the invitation dispatched by Jiang Yuan, he quickly entered a restricted group chat generated by the [Original Torch Seed]. This meeting differed from the previous talks regarding the Rakshasa God’s proposal. Although five individuals were present, the Chi Yu Divine Dynasty was no longer represented by the Ji Clan’s Superdimensional Captain. Instead, Emperor Ji Heng himself had appeared. Upon seeing this, Song Chi, Ying Yi, and Ferdinand—all of whom were certain that Ji Heng should have been in deep seclusion within the Human Emperor City—displayed masks of profound shock and bewilderment. Beyond their initial surprise, their countenances turned increasingly grim. The fact that Ji Heng had broken his meditative retreat to be here signaled that an event of catastrophic proportions had occurred. “The situation is this: the [Origin Star] has just exhibited its first sign of instability. It has entered its descent phase two thousand years ahead of schedule!” Jiang Yuan’s voice remained unnervingly flat as he delivered the news. To Song Chi and the others, however, the words struck like a thunderclap. In that moment, a flood of data regarding the [Origin Star] surged through their minds. Song Chi was no exception. Despite only interacting with the Chaos Divine Land in the latter half of the last ten thousand years and spending limited time in the Human Emperor City, his knowledge of the [Origin Star] was extensive. In the vast expanse of the Chaos Divine Land, no other legend commanded as much reverence as the [Origin Star]. This celestial myth, which descends only once every million years, is rumored to contain the ultimate essence required to ascend to a Twelfth Rank Transcender. That single fact defined its absolute importance. “What is the specific timeline?” Ying Yi asked, being the first to find his voice. “Based on the fluctuations of the Chaos Sea tides, it will fully manifest within the Chaos Divine Land in 83 years,” Ji Heng explained. A complex stream of data flickered before him as he added, “More concerning is that several Abyssal Demons appear to have awakened during this cycle.” Ferdinand’s holographic projection wavered at the statement. “The Abyss is interfering this time? I thought those maniacs avoided the Origin Star entirely?” “The motivation remains a mystery. However, with the Abyss actively participating, the lethality of this [Origin Star] expedition will far exceed historical records. We must prepare ourselves mentally for what is to come!” … “Very well, that concludes the briefing. Ensure the directives are passed down. All high-rank captains must prioritize total combat readiness in the coming days.” The discussion ended, and the five projections vanished. Over the following eight decades, the Torch Human Civilization shifted into the most intense state of wartime mobilization in its history. The revelation that the [Origin Star] was falling prematurely was like a massive boulder crashing into a still lake, sending violent ripples through the highest echelons of the Torch Civilization. Even the total war waged against the Eight-Armed Snake Demon Civilization thousands of years ago paled in comparison to the current tension. The Torch Civilization had seen many conflicts since its inception, but the million-year cycle of the [Origin Star’s Fall] was a first for them. The Torch Captains, who had grown up on legends of the star, were consumed by a feverish excitement. The worth of the [Origin Star] was beyond description. It was a prize that eclipsed the entire Eight-Armed Snake Demon River System Communities, offering the potential for the civilization to leapfrog across developmental stages. However, the news of Abyssal Demon God involvement cast a chilling shadow over the prospect of glory. Regardless of the risk, the various factions of the Torch Civilization accelerated their preparations. Beyond the Immortal Powers serving the Four Great Empires, the royal lineages established an “Origin Star Special Intelligence Group.” This move activated nearly every Torch spy network that had remained dormant across the Chaos Divine Land and the All Heavens and Myriad Realms for twenty millennia. They obsessively gathered every scrap of data concerning the [Origin Star]—from ancient exploration logs and topographical maps to the coordinates of tombs belonging to fallen legends. Even the psychological profiles and combat habits of the awakened Abyssal Demon Gods were meticulously cataloged. Furthermore, the high leadership began seizing all High Rank Starry Sea Floating Lands within the recently conquered Corpse Emperor territory. These lands, which were on the cusp of evolution, were used to force the promotion of Torch Captains whose flagships possessed High Rank Warship Avatar components. The strategic command of the Torch Civilization recognized that these specific vessels would serve as the vanguard for the Origin Star operation, particularly those commanded by High-Rank Captains. Parallel to these galactic movements, the Dragon Spine Song Family was also deep in preparation. On the Dragon Spine Continent—relocated via Star-shifting Commerce—the Dragon Whale Hall deep within the Dragon Spine Sacred Mountain was filled with activity. Dozens of powerful figures had assembled. Seated upon the singular Great Sun Throne, Song Chi’s voice resonated through the chamber. “The plans to establish the Torch Fifth Empire are hereby delayed indefinitely. Aside from the migration tasks handled by the lower branches, the family’s primary focus will shift entirely toward the [Origin Star]!” “Furthermore, excluding the low-rank members, every Fearless Captain and above must ensure their flagship is fitted with a Red-grade or higher Warship Avatar component. Additionally, every participating member must be armed with either a [Ruins Market Guest Token] or a [Ruins Market Walking Rank]. These individuals will constitute the core strength of the Song Family’s expedition into the Origin Star.”