Global Crossing: Empire of Stars

"Director, a month and a half ago, my fleet discovered a new continent. It was trapezoidal in shape and covered an area of over five million kilometers," the captain replied gravely.

"At first, we didn't detect any danger. After conducting some tests, I decided to take the risk and lead the fleet closer to the continent for further exploration.

"The operation went smoothly at first. Our explorers even reached the continent's surface, communicated with the natives, and learned some valuable information.

"Just as everything seemed to be going well, disaster struck. A two-headed Beast King Lord suddenly appeared and attacked our unprepared exploration fleet. The Windbird, a Shadow Hunter Frigate, was destroyed on the spot. The fleet fought as it retreated, gradually pulling away from the Psionic Continent.

"Then came a fierce pursuit. The Beast King Lord who ruled the continent chased us far beyond its borders and engaged the exploration fleet in a fierce battle in the Misty Sea.

"In the process, all the Spirit Bone Warships, including the Star Chasing Dragon Ship, came under attack. Two Frigates were hit and sank.

"Fortunately, the Detachment Fleet fought back with all its might and wounded the Beast King Lord. Our opponent hesitated and didn't continue the pursuit, allowing us to return safely," the captain reported in a low voice.

Liya sighed. "Take your crew and get some rest. Your ships need to be resupplied and maintained, too."

"Director, I have important information to report," the captain replied. "The Psionic Continent the natives call Vidis has several enormous Psionic Gem deposits!

"In the natives' language, 'Vidis' means 'Psionic Gem.'"

"Enormous Psionic Gem deposits?" At the words, Liya could no longer stay calm. She immediately thought of a desperately scarce strategic resource: the Heart of the Psionic Gem.

It was the Energy