After Qin Xiaotian declared himself emperor, the news swept through the entire Star Glory Empire, but surprisingly, the reaction was not very intense.
It was as if everyone was intentionally suppressing it.
Many families and factions are waiting for the second outbreak of civil war, speculating about what trump cards Qin Xiaotian has to defeat Zhao Chen by overthrowing Qin Ming, the puppet.
The progress in the Azure Starfield was also very smooth, in just half a month.
Two-thirds of the Azure Starfield has been controlled by the Imperial Princess Fleet and the Chu Family Army Fleet. Because of the Princess's reputation, controlling these occupied territories has been quite smooth.
Although it is unknown whether the families in those occupied territories are truly convinced, they are at least outwardly behaving obediently for now.
That's enough.
After all, only absolute strength can make these family forces obediently grovel on the ground and offer their so-called 'loyalty'.
It was initially thought that this calm would be broken during the second phase of the offensive.
But unexpectedly, Qin Xiaotian struck first!
"Li Yaqi's Beiyan Group is doing very well."
In just half a month, the gaps in the Imperial Princess Fleet and the Chu Family Fleet have been filled. Zhao Chen looked at the report with satisfaction.
He was considering whether to transfer some of the T3 interstellar warship technology to the Beiyan Group, allowing them to produce these T3 interstellar warships and then supply them to the Imperial Princess Fleet and the Chu Family Fleet.
Just then, a video window popped up, and on the other end was Lilith.
Lilith's expression was serious: "Report! Latest news from the Azure Starfield War Zone."
Miss Zhao Ruyue's fleet of Imperial princesses lost contact an hour ago while resting at a starport in the southern part of the Azure Star Region!
My older sister has gone missing?
Could it be an enemy attack?
Zhao Chen frowned: "Where are our three Falcon Legions located now? What missions are they carrying out?"
"The First Legion of the Xiaolong is stationed at the southern end of the Chuhe Starfield, while the Second Legion of the Xiaolong is located at the border between the Beifeng Starfield and the Bilan Starfield."
"The Third Legion of the Dragon Kings is undergoing rest and training in the Dragon Kings system because a new batch of interstellar warships has been added to the Third Legion and they need to integrate and train together," Lilith replied.
"Are there any of our interstellar reconnaissance ships around the lost starport?"
"There are two ships, but they are also out of contact!"
Missing?
Zhao Chen frowned. Even if they were attacked, it was impossible to suddenly lose contact without any news.
This is not normal!
This is very abnormal.
Could this be Qin Xiaotian's trump card?
Regardless of the circumstances, Zhao Chen had to go and rescue his older sister after she was attacked.
"Pass on my order: the First and Second Legions of the Falcon Dragon will immediately enter combat status, activate their accompanying T4 Huiguang-class interstellar warships, and prepare to warp to these two coordinate locations."
Remember! Do not jump all at once. Jump in three batches, with the jump coordinates spaced apart. After each jump, immediately report and share intelligence about the coordinate area!
"The Third Legion of the Falcon Dragon has finished its training. In three hours, use the T4 Huiguang-class interstellar warp ship to warp to this coordinate area, and then await my orders!" Zhao Chen issued orders one after another.
We must go and rescue them, but we must be cautious.
Otherwise, if this is Qin Xiaotian's tactic of besieging the enemy's stronghold and attacking reinforcements.
Recklessly providing support could very well lead to falling into the enemy's trap.
"Commander, what about the Imperial Princess Fleet and the Chu Family Fleet?" Lilith asked.
"Tell the remaining fleet of the Imperial Princess Fleet and the Chu Family Fleet to remain in place and prepare for battle, and for all defenses to be on high alert!"
"Let me figure out what's going on here first!" Zhao Chen said seriously.
"clear!"
"At the same time, keep in touch with the starport where Zhao Ruyue is located. Once you make contact, report to me immediately!" Zhao Chen said.
"yes!"
Zhao Chen left his office and headed to the bridge.
A few minutes later, Zhao Chen appeared on the bridge.
All departments on the bridge are now operational.
"Reporting to the commander, all your orders have been relayed."
Our JF-17 First Legion can assemble and perform interstellar jump within ten minutes.
On the other side of the Second Legion of the Falcon, Commander Red Eyes said that interstellar jump could be carried out within fifteen minutes.
On the other side of the Third Legion of the Falcon, Commander Shen Bing has begun to assemble the fleet, which can arrive at the coordinate star system within an hour!
"We also contacted Princess Qin Xiaolei and Governor Chu Changhe. Both sides said they would comply with our arrangements, but asked us to inform them of any progress or news as soon as possible!" Lilith said.
Zhao Chen sat in the captain's chair, looking at the interstellar sand table of the Azure Starfield. There was an area drawn with a red dotted line, which was the location of the starport where Zhao Ruyue was attacked.
That starport is called Blue Crystal Starport. It is a semi-military starport and ranks among the top three in the Azure Starfield.
A week ago, it surrendered to the Imperial Princess Fleet and was taken under Zhao Ruyue's control as one of the front-line fortresses.
He frowned and asked, "How many Imperial Princess fleets of interstellar warships were in this Blue Crystal Fortress before the attack?"
“The Imperial Princess Fleet is stationed here with 30,000 interstellar warships!” Lilith said, pointing to the interstellar sand table. “In order to speed up the process of annexing and controlling the Azure Star Region, Commander Zhao Ruyue previously ordered the Imperial Princess Fleet to be divided into four, and this is one of them.”
Zhao Chen was aware of his elder sister's arrangement beforehand, although it was somewhat risky.
However, because Zhao Chen had deployed a number of T3 Silver Rat-class light interstellar stealth reconnaissance ships between the Azure Star Region and the Central Star Region of Starshine to closely monitor Qin Xiaotian's every move, he believed that the risk had been reduced to the minimum.
But to everyone's surprise, Qin Xiaotian still made a move!
"Before this, didn't the T3 Silver Rat-class light interstellar stealth reconnaissance ships on the border detect any movement from the enemy fleet?" Zhao Chen asked, frowning.
“No! I have repeatedly questioned those T3 Silver Rat interstellar reconnaissance ships and confirmed that no enemy fleet has crossed the star field border, and the 150,000 newly added interstellar warships in the Starshine Central Star Field are all stationed at their bases and have not left,” Lilith replied.
They appeared undetected at Blue Crystal Starport and attacked Zhao Ruyue.
This operation looks so familiar.
Zhao Chen suddenly realized something.
Interstellar travel!
Only this possibility can be explained.
Qin Xiaotian possesses interstellar warships or war machines with interstellar jump capabilities similar to the T4 Huiguang-class interstellar jump ship, or with similar functions.
At this moment, he mobilized his interstellar legion to travel to the Azure Star Region to rescue Zhao Ruyue...
Zhao Chen suddenly stood up: "Immediately notify Shen Bing that her Third Legion cancels its previous combat plan and is on standby in the Xiaolong Star System."
Furthermore, the entire Xiaolong Galaxy has entered a state of first-level combat readiness!
The five resource star systems outside, as well as the Reef Star System, have also entered a state of high alert!
If Qin Xiaotian really possesses a trump card similar to interstellar travel, then the enemy might launch a surprise attack on his base.
Regardless of whether it's possible or not, Zhao Chen must be fully prepared.
But I absolutely have to rescue Zhao Ruyue!
“Qin Xiaotian.” Zhao Chen’s eyes were like torches.
It has to be said that the pressure this guy put on him far exceeded that on Qin Ming.
The game between Star Empire and the others is starting to get interesting.
