Zhong Xiaxia paused, then said sharply, "I know you're under a lot of pressure right now."

This is the first military mission carried out by our Ghost Scout Ace Fleet since its formation.

It's such an important military mission.

Not only are you under a lot of pressure, but I am under a lot of pressure too.

Prior to this, His Majesty Emperor Xiaolong and Grand Marshal Charlotte had both contacted me.

They take our Ghost Scout Ace Fleet very seriously!

Even before finalizing the timing of this military operation, Grand Marshal Charlotte asked me: When will the Ghost Scout Ace Fleet be able to achieve effective combat capability and carry out combat missions?

This means that the timing of the Avengers military plan is closely related to us!

His Majesty the Emperor once said that our JF-17 fleet is like a ship sailing through a raging storm.

And we are guiding this ship.

If we do well, then a rainbow will appear before us after the rain!

But if something goes wrong here, it could capsize our ship in the storm.

Therefore, we must be clear about our important responsibilities.

There can be not the slightest mistake!

Did everyone understand?

"I understand!"

"Please rest assured, General, our battalion guarantees to complete the combat mission!"

"Please convey to His Majesty the Emperor that he should prepare a celebration ceremony for us as soon as possible."

We will never embarrass the JF-17 fleet!

One by one, the imperial generals made solemn statements.

Zhong Xiaxia nodded in satisfaction, then saluted the imperial generals: "Now I issue the first order of our Ghost Scout Ace Fleet."

All units, prepare to weigh anchor and depart!

"yes!"

Ahead of the ghostly scout reconnaissance squadrons appeared a stargate traversing the universe; they would serve as the vanguard of the Wyvern Star Legion fleet, heading towards the universe that devoured civilizations.

Lay a solid foundation for this battle!

Zhong Xiaxia watched as the ghost scout squadrons disappeared into the airspace, her gaze fixed on their departure.

Finally, it was the turn of her Ghost Scout Squad.

Finally, she looked at the two video windows that had been there all along, with Grand Marshal Charlotte and Emperor Dragon on the other side.

"Have a safe journey." Zhao Chen saluted Zhong Xiaxia.

"Make all the necessary arrangements and have the Devouring Civilization prepare to receive our naval cannons." Marshal Charlotte's words as she saw them off were laced with murderous intent.

Zhong Xiaxia saluted the two of them and said, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty and Grand Marshal."

Our Ghost Scout Elite Fleet will absolutely guarantee the successful completion of any assigned combat mission!

As soon as he finished speaking, the video window went dark.

Because Zhong Xiaoxia's fleet had already left the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire universe.

The once 'crowded' airspace suddenly became quiet and empty.

Zhao Chen and Charlotte exchanged a glance.

Zhao Chen smiled and said, "Then, we should also get on with our own business."

Charlotte nodded slightly.

Zhao Chen looked at Lilith beside him: "Help me contact the Flame Elf King and tell him that I miss the fruits of their Holy Elf Empire."

............

On a certain tourist planet in the Holy Elf Empire

"Why do you suddenly want me to take you to visit the Holy Elf Empire?" Salamander Flame Elf King looked at Zhao Chen beside him.

Looking at the scenery before him, Zhao Chen said casually, "I just finished some work and wanted to come out and relax a bit."

As you know, everyone in the Dragon Star Empire knows me.

If I were to appear on any planet, it would inevitably cause a huge uproar.

Moreover, you need to bring a lot of bodyguards when you go out.

Unlike here, where a few bodyguards are enough.

Zhao Chen pointed to the leopard woman and the others who were following him.

Salamander the Flame Elf King chuckled and looked Zhao Chen up and down: "You don't actually think I'd believe your lame excuse, do you?"

I see you have something to do, and it's related to our Holy Elf Empire.

If you have any requests, you can just say so.

We're allies, so I'll do everything I can to help you achieve it.

Zhao Chen looked at the Flame Elf King in front of him.

He could tell that she was serious when she said that; she would do anything she was capable of.

Zhao Chen said, "There are some things to do."

But I'm sorry, I can't tell you right now.

But rest assured, this will not harm you or your empire, and the time will come.

I will let you know as soon as possible.

Seeing this, the Flame Elf Queen Salamander did not pursue the matter further. She blinked at Zhao Chen and said, "Let's not talk about this for now."

Could you please provide us with more detailed data on that near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought?

After the Emerald Elf King of Mansfield learned that you had developed and manufactured a mass-produced near-T7 level interstellar warship, he has been contacting me every day.

I'll try my best to get more detailed information.

If it weren't for the other Elf Kings and the High Council intervening, he himself would have wanted to go to the Dragonflight Interstellar Empire to find you.

Of course, this is not a free service.

We can still do the exchange according to the old rules.

Zhao Chen thought for a moment and said, "Actually, this is not impossible."

If you're willing to pay some price, I could even send you a near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought.

Salamander Flame Elf King was neither surprised nor delighted by Zhao Chen's words. Instead, he squinted at Zhao Chen and said, "A near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought."

You wouldn't happen to want our World Tree, would you?

That's impossible; even if we wanted to give it to you, it's impossible.

“Even if you gave it to me, I couldn’t move it.” Zhao Chen shrugged and then said directly, “The items that are currently equivalent to the quasi-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnoughts are actually products of your World Tree.”

For example, the materials and pulp of the World Tree.

If you're willing, you can offer these two items for trade with us.

The specifics can be left to the person in charge to discuss.

Trading a near-T7 Golden Scarab-class Heavy Interstellar Dreadnought was actually an idea Zhao Chen had long ago.

Although the near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought is currently the most advanced mass-produced near-T7 class interstellar warship in the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.

Currently, production is scarce, and even the needs of the Dragon Star Empire itself cannot be fully met.

However, in order to accelerate the growth of the Dragon Star Empire's strength, some price must be paid.

By entrusting a near-T7 Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought to the Holy Elf Empire, it can be predicted that the Holy Elf Empire will definitely study this near-T7 interstellar warship and figure out the technology contained within it.

But it will take time for this to translate into combat power for the Holy Elf Empire.

Therefore, relatively speaking, this deal is acceptable to the Dragon Star Empire.

The raw materials and sap they need from the World Tree are currently the most advanced resources in the Holy Elf Empire.

Essential for building T6-class starships.

Zhao Chen had previously obtained a small number of samples through some recent transaction negotiations.

After taking them back for research, Zhao Chen discovered that these two items actually had the potential to be used to develop and manufacture a true T7-class interstellar warship.

However, due to the 'barrier' that the Holy Elf Empire created for itself, they have been unable to make any progress in T7 technology and have remained stagnant.

For a true T7-class interstellar warship, Zhao Chen's only clues besides searching for resources in the Primordial Universe are the raw materials of the World Tree.

Forcibly taking it is definitely not an option.

Although Zhao Chen is confident that the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire is not afraid of the Holy Elf Empire in terms of military strength, his only concern is the Holy Elf Empire's foundation and the advantage of fighting on its home soil.

But that's still a 50/50 chance.

However, Zhao Chen would never do something like incurring the enmity of the Holy Elf Empire and allowing the Devouring Civilization to reap the benefits.

Therefore, the best option is to have the Holy Elf Empire voluntarily provide these two materials.

Therefore, it is necessary to offer some conditions that will appeal to the Holy Elf Empire!

"I must say, the conditions you offered are..."

"Those people might actually agree," the Flame Elf King joked.

A near-T7 level interstellar warship—that's quite tempting.

Previously, when the Holy Elf Empire learned that the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire possessed mass-produced near-T7 level interstellar warships, it greatly shocked the Holy Elf Empire, and even sparked various discussions within the empire.

...

A few days later, Zhao Chen followed the Flame Elf King to visit Luna Star.

This is Zhao Chen's second time here.

Although I had seen Luna and the World Tree before, I was still deeply moved when I saw it again.

In the cosmic environment, a miraculous tree was born, a mysterious phenomenon that remains unproven by any scientific evidence to this day.

This is why religions and beliefs exist in the Holy Elf Empire; they all believe in the existence of an Elf God.

The World Tree was left to them by the Elf God.

On this day, Zhao Chen stood on the bridge of the Flame Elf Throne Ship, in front of the porthole, as if admiring the view outside.

The Flame Elf Queen appeared behind Zhao Chen at some point. She looked at him and said, "You seem distracted. Are you thinking about something?"

"Why am I thinking about things instead of appreciating the beautiful scenery here?" Zhao Chen chuckled as he looked at the Flame Elf King beside him.

The Flame Elf King chuckled and said, "Although we are not of the same race, we can be considered the same kind of people."

We're at least on the same wavelength intellectually, which is why we can get along so well.

So, I can tell from your eyes that you're not appreciating the scenery here.

"Your body may be here, but your heart has already wandered off to who knows where?"