More than ten days had passed since the last entry into a Dimensional World.
In the sea of stars, the passage of time was very difficult to notice.
Moreover, Alliance Humans had long lifespans and strong physiques. Even going seven or eight days without rest was fine; perhaps several days passed every time they finished handling something.
"August 2nd. Just in time for the next month."
Qingyang immediately invested one hundred Truth Points to screen Dimensional Worlds.
[100 Truth Points consumed. Searching.] [Anchor One (Ordinary—Extremely Dangerous)] [Description: Approximately sixty billion light-years in diameter, containing three Level Nine civilizations and tens of thousands of mid- to high-level civilizations, many of them technologically oriented.] [Anchor Two (Extremely Dangerous—Certain Death)] [Description: Approximately eight billion light-years in diameter. A bizarre rules-based world. Due to an invasion by the divine power of a higher-dimensional entity, the creatures within have become bizarre.] [Anchor Three (Dangerous—Extremely Dangerous)] [Description: Eight light-years in diameter. A continental world with a cultivation civilization, connected to a large Dimensional World.] [Anchor Four (Ordinary—Extremely Dangerous)] [Description: Several million light-years in diameter, connected to dozens of Dimensional Worlds. It has undergone massive alterations by a group of higher-dimensional lifeforms and possesses several Chosen Ones designated by the world. Interfering with the growth trajectories of the Chosen Ones can also deepen Assimilation Degree. Partners may know the general course of events involving this world's Chosen Ones.]
Qingyang felt somewhat troubled.
Why were they all extremely dangerous this time?
Although he might not necessarily encounter danger, an extremely dangerous designation meant it would be difficult for him to gain a high Influence Degree.
He could screen them again. Truth Points were scarce, so he could not waste them recklessly.
After thinking it over again and again, Qingyang decided to choose from these four anchors.
Anchor One and Anchor Two were out first. The former was simply too vast; if he entered it, he would not even make a ripple.
In a Dimensional World, aside from items of immense value, only a qualified Pan-Human Civilization could attract the Alliance's attention through a report.
One might not encounter a Pan-Human race even once in several thousand Dimensional Worlds. His previous encounter had mainly been thanks to the Bounty Commission.
If Qingyang's guess was correct, the publishers of the commissions he received would most likely all be Pan-Humans.
As for Anchor Two, its bizarre rules-based nature was clearly connected to Meme contamination. Avoiding the risk was the obvious choice.
Anchor Three and Anchor Four.
His gaze lingered on Anchor Three for a moment as Qingyang frowned. "Individual Might. A continental world eight light-years in diameter isn't weaker than a starry cultivation world eighty thousand light-years across."
If Starfleet encountered an overly powerful individual in the early stages without any means to counter them, it would be at a severe disadvantage.
Anchor Four, meanwhile, was rather intriguing.
A Dimensional World with Chosen Ones, and he might know their general course of events?
Could it be another world like the last one, where he knew how the plot would unfold?
"Star of Truth, can you display intelligence on Dimensional World Anchor Four?"
[10 Truth Points]
Qingyang's mouth twitched, but he ultimately chose to pay.
[Anchor Four: A starry expanse several million light-years in diameter, containing multiple celestial bodies the size of galaxies. Many of its civilizations have been altered by certain higher-dimensional lifeforms and possess considerable power. Primary region: Koprulu Sector of the Milky Way Galaxy (approximately ten thousand light-years in diameter) Faction distribution: Zerg (native), Protoss, humans, and several civilizations of equivalent or somewhat weaker standing.]
Qingyang looked at the strangely familiar factions and names before him, and something stirred in his heart.
"An Interstellar World?"
[85% similarity.]
Qingyang's eyes lit up. If he knew the course of events, raising his Influence Degree would indeed be easy.
Furthermore, as long as he interfered with or affected the original paths of the Chosen Ones, he could likewise increase Assimilation Degree. The only thing requiring serious consideration was the group of higher-dimensional lifeforms known as the Xel'Naga.
Even without divinity, ordinary higher-dimensional lifeforms were dangerous enough.
"Can I kill the Chosen Ones? Would that count as a major influence?"
[This will provoke the world's rejection. Higher-dimensional lifeforms will also take notice of the partner, at which point expanding Influence Degree will become extremely difficult.]
So the ending could not be changed, but changes during the process would count toward Assimilation Degree?
Qingyang fell into thought.
If he could slaughter those Xel'Naga, he would not need to consider so much at all. He could just charge in.
Unfortunately, even the T6 Fleet might not be able to eliminate the most ordinary higher-dimensional lifeform.
Qingyang could only approach things from other angles.
The humans in StarCraft—the humans of the Mengsk Empire—definitely would not meet the Alliance's standards. He did not know whether the UED could qualify.
Qingyang's plan was to find the UED Council if all else failed.
If they met the standards, he would report them to the Alliance, naturally on the premise that the UED humans possessed sufficiently outstanding spirit and will.
Otherwise, the Alliance would likewise ignore them.
Qingyang no longer hesitated. "Confirm Anchor Four. By the way, if there isn't enough time to complete the assimilation in one visit, can I return to this world later?"
[It can be preserved for a long period by spending a small amount of Truth Points.]
Qingyang immediately nodded in satisfaction. "Good."
The fleet continued onward, heading straight for the next Starport in its plan.
The Eternal Fleet could not travel unhindered in an Interstellar World, and considerable preparation was needed before entering.
Five days later.
The Eternal Fleet emerged from Dark Space and arrived near a Starport.
Guxing and the others gathered in the control room.
All kinds of War Machines and Star Soldiers stood ready inside the cabin.
Fifty thousand War Machines with average second-tier mid-level combat power, five hundred Dark Mantis Mechs, and eight thousand second-tier high-level Star Soldiers!
This was the entirety of the Eternal Fleet's permanently stationed individual combat forces.
In terms of quality alone, Qingyang felt they could crush the humans of the Koprulu Sector without issue.
More than forty extraordinary individuals were also making their final pre-battle adjustments in the cultivation area.
Qingyang checked the time, then raised his head. "The two Chichen Battleships will arrive in five minutes. The moment every ship in the fleet is assembled, we enter the Dimensional World!"
"This time, there will be plenty of ground warfare. Star Soldiers and Mech Soldiers, remain on standby at all times. Guxue, you won't be acting with the extraordinary squad this time. You will oversee the main force." Qingyang's expression was stern.
Guxue's songstress-type ability could also greatly enhance large-scale armies.
"Yes, Commander!" everyone replied in unison.
Five minutes passed in the blink of an eye.
Suddenly, vast amounts of high-dimensional data surged from both sides of Taiyi.
Two enormous, dazzling warships rapidly solidified into existence!
Chichen Battleships!
With the arrival of the two warships, the Eternal Fleet was fully assembled.
Qingyang looked around Taiyi at the dozens of starships stretching seventy or eighty kilometers into the distance.
His mind drifted for a moment.
This is my fleet.
These immense steel beasts were like mountains, encircling Taiyi within their midst.
From everyone's perspective, the entire fleet resembled a mountain range, filled with an oppressive presence.
Excluding the flagship Taiyi, the Eternal Truth Fleet now possessed six battleships and twenty-one cruisers!
It even had main-gun star weapons reaching Universal Grade!
Who would have thought that two months ago, Qingyang had still been a rookie commander fresh out of graduation?
Shaking his head to drive away the chaotic thoughts, Qingyang's gaze gradually sharpened.
"Activate the Dimensional World anchor. Eternal Truth Fleet, move out!"
Bzzz—
Endless illusory particles instantly enveloped the Eternal Fleet, which then vanished from the main universe.
The Starport's duty personnel noticed the scene and casually fired a warning beacon toward the location where the Eternal Fleet had vanished.
This place was near a Starport, where ship traffic was heavy.
If this fleet finished its Dimensional World exploration and suddenly reappeared just as another ship passed through, that would be interesting.
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