Chapter 1461: New goals
Lilith nodded: "Your assessments are all correct."
The Stone Kingdom and the Flower Fairy Federation tribes were both chosen by me.
I am confident that I can get both of them to cooperate with us with almost no force whatsoever.
It could even develop into a close cooperative relationship.
Zhao Chen looked at Lilith with interest: "Tell me your thoughts."
"Actually, these two are related to us."
We must first establish a relationship with the Flower Fairy Federation tribes, and then use the Flower Fairy Federation tribes' network of relationships to contact the higher-ups of the Stone Kingdom.
"Because according to the intelligence we've received from the Azure Water Elf King, the Flower Fairy Federation is one of the few interstellar powers that maintains good relations with the {N•o•v•e•l•i•g•h•t} Stone Kingdom," Lilith said.
Zhao Chen understood: the Flower Fairy was the key to unlocking the Stone Kingdom.
"So how do you plan to deal with the Flower Fairy Federation tribe?" Zhao Chen asked.
“Profits,” Lilith said with a smile.
Zhao Chen squinted at Lilith.
Lilith explained, "First of all, what is the foundation of the Flower Fairy Federation tribe?"
It's nothing more than interstellar trade. They establish interstellar trade groups, cooperate closely, and build a Fairy Flower Universe Trade Network to exchange their resources.
Although they are weak on their own, they can combine all their connections and resources to form a huge interstellar trade interest community.
Although they may appear to have no military weapons of their own, the interstellar civilizations that cooperate with them are all claws in their hands.
This is a means for the weak to protect themselves.
As Zhao Chen said this, he noticed a hint of melancholy in Lilith's eyes.
This reminded Zhao Chen of the succubus clan behind Lilith, and how similar they were to this flower fairy clan.
“And the benefits we can bring to the Fairy Federation tribes are enough to sway them to stand on our side!” Lilith said confidently.
"Why?" Zhao Chen asked, somewhat curious.
Lilith smiled slightly...
"Once we can take over the Fairy Flower Federation tribe, it will be much easier for us to carry out other operations afterward."
It's important to understand that a large interstellar trade network is often also an intelligence network.
Therefore, among these five goals...
"Our first target is the Flower Fairy Federation tribe!" Lilith said firmly.
"How long will that take?" Zhao Chen asked.
“If you’re quick, I’ll give you one chance to talk.” Lilith held up one finger.
Zhao Chen looked at Lilith with some surprise.
What do you need?
“You don’t need anything. All you need to do is come with me to the Flower Fairy Federation tribe to meet the bosses behind the Flower Fairy Alliance,” Lilith said.
Zhao Chen looked at Charlotte: "Do you have any other ideas?"
"I don't know if Lilith can successfully persuade the Flower Fairy Federation tribe as she said, but it would be best if she could."
In addition, I need some time to prepare for the interstellar legion fleets that those interstellar civilizations are sending us from.
Although our goal is not military conquest, we still need to be prepared for both possibilities.
We cannot act solely based on the information provided by the Azure Water Elf King.
The first step is to dispatch our interstellar reconnaissance fleet to the target universe to conduct a thorough investigation of the local situation.
After that, we will take a two-pronged approach.
On the one hand, according to our plan, we contacted those local entities that might cooperate with us and receive our support.
On the other hand, we must also prepare a backup plan, which is to deploy the legion fleet.
Although we now possess the technology to project fleets across the universe.
However, given the vast distance, it would be best to establish our own military base in the target universe and then build a stargate for inter-universe travel in the future.
With this anchor point in the target universe, we can adapt to any situation we face.
Zhao Chen agreed with Charlotte's idea.
We should have both hands ready, just in case.
No matter what happens, the Dragon Empire will have the time and ability to deal with it.
After all, the Dragon Empire cannot afford even the slightest accident.
That could lead to a major crisis for the Dragon Empire.
"Since you all have good ideas..."
Now proceed according to your plan, with multiple steps carried out simultaneously.
We now have the coordinates of these civilizations in the universe.
I immediately made arrangements for Lilith and me to go to the Flower Fairy Federation tribe to carry out Lilith's plan.
Meanwhile, Charlotte, follow your plan and first head to the three interstellar civilization universes besides the Stone Kingdom and the Flower Fairy Federation.
Don't rush into contact; first, find out the actual situation in the area.
Lilith is more adept at diplomacy.
Once you are absolutely certain, Lilith will be responsible for arranging for people to contact these potential agents.
During this time, you haven't been idle either. As you just said, you've been quietly establishing our bases in these interstellar civilizations to ensure we can cope with any possible developments in the future.
If necessary, you can even arrange for some legion fleets to infiltrate in advance.
Lilith and Charlotte both nodded in agreement.
After further discussion, the current plan was finalized.
Thus began the new phase of the Dragon Empire's plan!
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T6 Dragon Emperor Starship - Bridge
Everything is ready.
"The Imperial Guard fleet is ready," Lilith reported to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen looked out the porthole and could see some interstellar warships that were both unfamiliar and familiar.
These are actually the Xiaolong series of interstellar warships, which are currently in service with the Emperor's Royal Guard.
As for why they are considered unfamiliar...
Because they now use entirely new paint schemes, without the JF-17 fleet crest or the gold paint scheme that previously symbolized royalty.
At first glance from a distance, they look like some larger interstellar warships.
Judging from its appearance alone, one could only guess that it is an elite fleet with a large number of T5 and T4 class interstellar warships.
"Alright, let's get ready to go," Zhao Chen said expectantly.
The upcoming journey to a new interstellar civilization universe will be a completely new experience for Zhao Chen, so he is very much looking forward to it.
The T6 white jade-type inter-universe single-use stargate device was launched.
Soon a star gate, as white as jade, appeared.
Filled with anticipation and excitement, the Dragon Emperor Star Command Ship and the Imperial Guard Fleet set off.
Travel to a strange interstellar civilization universe.
Because this time the distance is very far, far exceeding the distance between the Holy Elf Empire and the Devouring Civilization Universe.
Therefore, it takes longer.
After nearly twenty hours, the white fog outside the porthole completely dissipated.
A familiar yet unfamiliar cosmic scene appeared before Zhao Chen and the others.
"Your Majesty, please wait here with the Dragon Emperor. I will first arrange for an interstellar reconnaissance ship to scout the surrounding area to ensure safety!" Xiong Xiangxiang's video window appeared in front of Zhao Chen.
Her expression was very serious; she dared not take this mission lightly in the slightest.
Because she needs to protect the Emperor of the Dragon in an almost completely unfamiliar interstellar universe.
Here, if they encounter any problems, they will not receive any support, and they will be unable to send out any requests for help.
Therefore, she bears a heavy responsibility.
Zhao Chen nodded to indicate that he understood.
Lilith didn't say much, because this was Xiong Xiangxiang's job and responsibility.
"Also, could we deploy some interstellar unmanned reconnaissance aircraft to the surrounding planets and celestial bodies to see what the situation is like here?" Zhao Chen said.
Xiong Xiangxiang thought for a moment and replied, "There's no problem. I'll arrange it right away."
Zhao Chen was not only curious about this interstellar civilization, but also about the universe itself.
Having experienced the Holy Elf Empire universe before, Zhao Chen felt that perhaps each universe was somewhat different.
For example, the Holy Elf Empire has a World Tree, a wondrous creature that even the Dragon Empire doesn't possess.
Who knows, in this universe where the flower fairy lives, are there any strange creatures and buildings?
The answer was soon revealed.
First of all, this galaxy is very safe!
Why is Xiong Xiangxiang so confident in asserting that it is completely safe?
Because this is a 'dead galaxy'.
What is a 'dead galaxy'? It is a galaxy without stars, or whose stars have died.
A galaxy without stars is essentially doomed, and maintaining life in a starless galaxy would be extremely costly.
This cost is more than enough for the local government to relocate the people of this galaxy to other galaxies.
And in this 'dead galaxy', the planets are naturally in no better condition either.
Everywhere is wasteland, and there are almost no resources to be seen.
There was no sign of life.
"Let's go, let's go check out other star systems," Zhao Chen gave the next order.
Upon receiving the order, Xiong Xiangxiang immediately arranged for the Imperial Guard fleet to set sail.
What happened next left Zhao Chen completely bewildered.
Because they encountered several 'dead galaxies' in succession.
If Zhao Chen hadn't been certain that they hadn't come to the wrong place, then the Azure Water Elf King wouldn't have needed to lie about such easily exposed information.
Zhao Chen was starting to wonder if this was a 'dead universe'.
Fortunately, after passing through several more dead star systems, they were able to continue.
They finally saw the first star that had ever appeared in this universe.
Although this star's light is not very bright, it belongs to the kind of star that is old.
But as long as there are stars, there is a possibility that life can exist here!
"Don't forget who we are," Zhao Chen reminded him.
This time, they used the identity of a mercenary fleet provided by the Azure Water Elf King in the intelligence data.
This makes it convenient for them to operate here.