Threat Removed, Pybara Heads to Black Dragon Mountain to Buy Earth

"Hum!"

The next moment, Irina completely let go of her soul defenses.

Pybara did not hesitate, his mind stirring with a single thought.

A dark-gold Soul Seal, more complex and profound, infused with the properties of his Black Hole, slowly drifted out.

It approached the soul origin mark with a purple halo that Irina had proactively released, intertwining in the air until finally...

Like a drop of water merging into the ocean, they fused together completely!

A strange sensation, as if their bloodlines were connected and their souls were one, rose simultaneously in the consciousness of both Pybara and Irina.

They could clearly perceive the core existence of the other, establishing an unprecedentedly intimate connection.

The contract was complete!

The suction of the Black Hole vanished entirely.

Irina hovered weakly in mid-air, her aura withered, but the look in her eyes as she gazed at Pybara no longer held resentment or hostility.

There was only a complex, resigned obedience, and the sense of closeness brought by the contract that could not be defied.

"Master... Irina... greets her husband."

She lowered her head slightly, her voice soft, carrying a trace of the weakness and submission that followed the signing of a symbiotic contract.

Pybara looked at her and nodded with satisfaction: "Mm, from now on, you shall be called Xiao Yi.

Go rest over there first and recover."

He pointed to the broad back of the Golden Horned Beast.

Then, he turned toward the direction of the live-stream camera (Babata had thoughtfully provided a close-up).

His mental power transmitted a clear intent, as if announcing to the entire world:

"You all saw it? The Zerg Hive, resolved.

The Mother Empress Irina is now one of my own. Earth is safe."

Silence.

Then came a global uproar, a mountain-collapsing, sea-draining roar mixed with extreme shock, absurdity, relief, and a strange sense of blessing.

The crisis on Earth had been resolved once again by this unpredictable Pybara in a way no one could have anticipated.

This series of operations, meticulously planned by Babata and broadcast across the entire network with almost no blind spots, was like the most shocking television series, deeply imprinted in the hearts of billions of ordinary people worldwide.

At first, there was extreme fear and shock, but as the threats were resolved one by one, cleanly and decisively, the fear quickly transformed into a strong sense of security and... a near-fanatical worship.

Inside the War God Palace, while high-level officials and powerhouses from various countries were still worrying and arguing endlessly about Pybara's uncontrollability and the potential future of Earth being "dominated by non-humans," the sentiment among the public had undergone a earth-shaking change.

A survey report released by an independent public opinion agency showed that Pybara's support rate and favorability among ordinary people globally had skyrocketed to an astonishing 80% or more following the Zerg incident!

His supporters spanned all ages, social classes, and regions.

Especially among those who had once been directly threatened by the Beast Emperors or lived on the edge of the Zerg shadow, the support rate was nearly ninety percent!

On the internet and social media, the "fan" base of Pybara grew rapidly.

They called themselves the "Capy Support Group" or the "Lord Ye Xiu Guard."

They spontaneously created a large number of posters, video clips, and even fan works.

The heroic image of Pybara riding the Golden Horned Beast, the domineering way he treated monsters like "spicy sticks," and his "overbearing CEO" style when signing the contract with Irina all became popular topics of conversation.

"Those old men in the War God Palace have been holding meetings for decades; besides telling us to hide in shelters, what have they actually done?"

"Look at Lord Ye Xiu! The Thunder Dragon Emperor? Swallowed! The Octopus Beast Emperor? Torn apart!

The East Sea Azure Dragon King? Eaten like a spicy stick! The Zerg Hive? Taken out root and branch! This is what you call getting things done!"

"Although Lord Ye Xiu is not human, he is more 'human' than many people! At least he keeps his word and does what he says!"

"His demands aren't even high; he just wants some food and drink, and... uh, a massage from a beauty. That's so much better than those endless taxes and conscriptions!"

"Even a terrifying existence like the Zerg Mother Empress has been subdued by Lord Ye Xiu! With him around, Earth is truly safe!"

"I feel like the councilors of the War God Palace are really not as reliable as Lord Ye Xiu, aside from holding meetings and issuing orders!"

Similar remarks flooded the internet. The logic of the public was simple and direct.

Whoever can provide tangible security is the one who is reliable.

In comparison, the sense of powerlessness that the War God Palace has shown in the face of top-tier threats in the past.

As well as the various internal power struggles and efficiency issues, are being magnified infinitely at this moment.

The pressure on the War God Palace is unprecedentedly immense.

"We... seem to have been placed on a fire to be roasted."

One council member said with a bitter smile.

"The public only looks at results, not the process, and certainly not the long-term risks."

Another sighed.

"Perhaps... we really need to adjust our strategy.

Since we cannot oppose him, and cannot fully control him, then attempting deeper cooperation, or even...

A limited form of 'dependence' might be the most pragmatic choice at present."

Just as the debate on the Earth network regarding "Is Lord Ye Xiu more reliable than the War God Palace?" and "Where should Earth's future go?" was raging.

While the interior of the War God Palace was in a state of exhaustion over how to get along with this "Emperor Emeritus," and the ordinary public was either fanatically worshipping or anxiously watching—

No one noticed, or rather, Babata had intentionally obscured the relevant information.

Deep within Mist Island, inside a secret launch port of the Meteor Starship.

A streamlined, silver-black medium-sized spacecraft, its surface flowing with a cold metallic luster.

A vessel with a style completely different from the one the Golden Horned Beast had arrived in, was quietly starting up.

This was a ship Babata had found in the Meteor Starship's inventory, manufactured using Automaton race technology.

Not only was its performance exceptional, but it also possessed powerful stealth and camouflage capabilities, making it an ideal tool for interstellar travel.

Inside the ship, Pybara was lying comfortably in a custom-made seat that fit his physique.

Surrounding the seat were several floating light screens, displaying complex star charts and information in the Universal Language.

"Babata, is the route confirmed? How long will it take to reach an official administrative planet of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire at the fastest speed?"

Pybara flicked at a light screen with his claw.

It displayed a rough map of the Milky Way, with the territory of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire highlighted.

"The route has been planned, utilizing the ship's built-in Dark Universe shuttle engine.

It is estimated that we will arrive at Biyan Planet, an official administrative planet of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire located near 'Qiu Long Planet,' in one month."

Babata's voice emanated from the ship's main control system.

"There are official agencies established by the Black Dragon Mountain Empire there, where one can handle the buying and selling of star systems and planets, as well as lord certification services."

"One month? That's acceptable." Pybara nodded.

Interstellar travel often takes years, so one month was quite fast, a benefit of the advanced performance of the Automaton race ship.

"Master, do you really intend to... buy the lordship of Earth?"

Irina asked softly, her purple eyes flickering with curiosity.

Although she had signed a soul symbiosis contract, she still maintained independent thought and intelligence.

"Of course."

Pybara said as if it were a matter of course.

"Although Earth is nominally under my protection now, in the eyes of the universe, it is still an ownerless planet.

It belongs to the category of 'undeveloped indigenous planets' within the territory of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire.

According to the rules, those cosmic nations and cosmic forces can legally 'purchase' or 'apply' for the lordship, or even the immigration rights, of such planets."

He pointed to the information on the light screen.

"Previously, Earth hadn't been discovered, or if it had, its coordinates were hidden by Teacher Hu Yanbo using spatial secret techniques, so it was fine.

But now, such a huge commotion has been made—the Golden Horned Beast appeared, the Zerg Hive was wiped out...

The monitoring networks of those major forces in the universe are not just for show.

Earth's coordinates and its special nature have likely already entered the sights of certain factions."

"Rather than waiting for others to come knocking and use so-called 'cosmic law' or force to occupy and colonize it, it is better for me to strike first."