Shanming's ship crossed the vast void and stopped several kilometers from the Phantom Star Light Chaser.
The hatch opened, and Lin Yi stepped out, floating in the vacuum. He circulated his Source Energy and called out:
"Lin Yi of the Blue of the Silver Moon Civilization has learned of your arrival, esteemed guest. I have come to pay my respects."
After a brief silence, the hatch of the Phantom Star Light Chaser slid open soundlessly, like liquid mercury.
A gentle female voice rang out, carrying the faintest hint of a smile:
"Esteemed Lin Yi, I'm Xingyi, head of the Purple Gold Star Alliance branch in Human Race territory for the Pan-Spirit Alliance Virtual Network Company. I've come to congratulate your civilization on its advancement and to meet you, a rising star with a Level 7 evaluation."
Lin Yi felt reassured.
The other party had introduced herself, and her calm tone did indeed convey goodwill.
"So you're Lady Xingyi."
Lin Yi maintained a respectful but not servile demeanor. "Lady Xingyi, your long journey here is an honor for our civilization. If you don't mind, please come inside and allow me to play host."
"Very well," Xingyi replied. "I'd like to see for myself what the civilization that produced someone as outstanding as you looks like."
At Lin Yi's thought, Shanming immediately received the command. It became a shadow and arrived beside him in an instant, where it hovered.
"Lady Xingyi, this way, please."
Lin Yi made an inviting gesture and entered Shanming first.
Xingyi's Phantom Star Light Chaser followed behind Shanming as they headed toward the azure planet.
On the way, Lin Yi instructed Xuanji to notify headquarters to lift the alert and immediately prepare the highest-grade reception hall.
Before long, two spacecraft representing different levels of technology and power passed