Chapter 117: Nameless and Unrecognized
Chapter 117: Nameless and Unrecognized
The Pan-Interstellar Alliance continues to operate two years after the Earth Empire's departure. Because the Earth Empire has taught the other forty-three alliance members intergalactic travel and communication technologies, communication and interaction among these members have become much closer.
However, due to the lack of a dominant force like the Earth Empire, conflicts naturally arose among some alliance members, especially regarding the necessity of the Pan-Interstellar Alliance and who should take the lead in replacing the Earth Empire.
In the past two years, thanks to the mediation of the Protoss and Sandstar races among the other alliance members, and the continued influence of the Earth Empire, the conflicts among alliance members have not reached a very serious level.
When the Earth Empire's one hundred fleets appeared in the Virgo Supercluster, all forty-three Alliance members detected hyperspace oscillations. The forty-three Alliance members were on high alert. The Alliance headquarters, located in the original triangular area where the Protoss, Sandstar, and Earth Empire's Andromeda Galaxy base had been situated—a region spanning approximately 100,000 light-years in interstellar space—was immediately sealed off from hyperspace and warp drive. Countless Alliance warships set sail to guard the base.
In other star systems, including the Star Luo Empire in the Canis Major Dwarf Galaxy, many warships have been dispatched to begin intergalactic voyages to support the Andromeda Galaxy Alliance base.
Zhou Yuan and his team detected the actions and reactions of all alliance members, but the Imperial Fleet intended to test the alliance members' combat deployment and rapid response capabilities, so it did not directly call the alliance base.
The Earth Empire's one hundred fleets quickly arrived in the Andromeda Galaxy, directly breaking through the Alliance's hyperspace and warp space blockades, and then entering normal space. The one hundred fleets appeared together near the Alliance headquarters base, which was the original location of the Imperial fleet's base in the Andromeda Galaxy. Thus, the Iron Triangle was reunited.
When the Earth Empire fleet appeared, the Alliance headquarters base's initial shock and fear turned into cheers. They were all too familiar with the Earth Empire's warships. The leaders of the forty-one Alliance member states rushed to the Alliance headquarters base from surrounding star systems and other interstellar spaces within the Andromeda Galaxy.
Zhou Yuan, Wei Shan, and Lefia naturally first met with the leaders of the Star Spirit Clan and the Sand Star Human Clan.
When the retired Xingmate, Xinglute, Muke, and Peak saw Zhou Yuan and his companions, they all embraced each other warmly.
“Dean Zhou, you three are still so young. It’s a pity we’re all getting old.” Xingmat couldn’t help but sigh. “Dean Zhou, this is the current Commander-in-Chief of the Sand Star Empire, Com, and this is our Speaker, Xinglongt.”
Zhou Yuan and his two companions shook hands with Com and Xinglongte to greet them.
"Dean Zhou, if I may ask, is there anything important that brings you back to the Alliance headquarters?" This time, Peak didn't address Zhou Yuan by his name directly, but instead addressed him as Dean Zhou.
"Everyone, to be honest, I came back this time for three reasons: first, to catch up with you all; second, to report to all alliance members on the Earth Empire's experiences over the past few years; and third, to resolve the 'Magic Dark Domain' problem in the Large Magellanic Cloud."
"To be honest, due to the lack of leadership from your empire, the alliance has suffered some setbacks in cohesion, and some members are even having conflicts."
"Fortunately, Dean Zhou is back. This time, we hope that under your prestige, we can reunite our members."
"Of course. To be honest, the Earth Empire will probably have to participate in the battle for the Great Wall in the future, and I'm considering whether to let you join as well."
"The battle for the Great Wall of the Universe?" Both the gods and humans looked on in surprise.
"Yes, I will explain this in detail at the Alliance Summit tomorrow. The battle for the Cosmic Wall is a war between advanced civilizations, and the Earth Empire has also been drawn into it. When I said earlier that I was considering whether to let you join as well, it was actually because I was worried that the Earth Empire was not strong enough. To a certain extent, I also hope that the Alliance members can help."
"However, our current strength is only enough for intergalactic travel, and that's only with the technology taught to us by your empire. We wouldn't even dare to think about the battle for the Great Wall of the Universe, or wars between advanced civilizations."
"We haven't really participated in the battle for the Great Wall yet; we're just doing odd jobs for now. Let's talk about cooperation after the Empire has gone through the battle for the Great Wall."
"it is good."
"Back then, in order to drive the Milky Way, the Empire relocated all intelligent life in the Milky Way to other star systems. I wonder how those intelligent civilizations are doing?"
"Dean Zhou, there's no need to worry about that. Our alliance's monitoring shows that these intelligent civilizations are doing quite well. Moreover, the alliance is also secretly protecting them."
"Thank you. I feel ashamed to think about it now. Back then, in order to cross the Great Wall of the Universe, I forcibly moved them away. It's no exaggeration to say that it was for my own selfish interests."
"These are all things of the past, Dean Zhou, there's no need to hold a grudge. To put it bluntly, for these intelligent civilizations, it's all the same whether they're in the Milky Way, the Triangulum, or the Andromeda Galaxy."
"Dean Zhou, you just mentioned the need to solve the 'magical dark zone' problem in the Large Magellanic Cloud. Do you need our help?"
"Let the Empire handle this itself. We'll talk about help if needed."
The next day, all the leaders of the Pan-Interstellar Alliance gathered together, warmly welcoming Zhou Yuan and his companions. Lefia, Zhou Yuan, and Wei Shan naturally encountered Lefia's brother, Lydam, at the venue. All four were overjoyed, but due to the large number of attendees, they didn't have a proper chat and agreed to meet again later.
At the meeting, Zhou Yuan selectively recounted the history of the Great Wall of the Universe and the importance of the battle for it, hoping that the alliance members could help the Earth Empire at the appropriate time.
Aside from the Protoss and Terrans, these alliance leaders were hearing about this kind of cosmic Great Wall battle between advanced civilizations for the first time. Everyone was weighing their options, and the meeting room became somewhat subdued.
Zhou Yuan understood the concerns of these leaders. After all, this kind of war on the Great Wall of the Universe was not as simple as fighting for supremacy with the Zerg or annihilating the Virgo Fleet. This kind of war was at least at the galaxy cluster level, and their entire race could be wiped out. Without absolute strength, these leaders naturally did not want to get involved. Zhou Yuan, of course, would not force them.
Aside from setting aside participation in the Great Wall of Space war, the alliance leaders reached a consensus on several important matters, such as mechanisms for resolving internal conflicts and disputes among alliance members, the establishment of a five-year rotating chairmanship, and military alliances. Since the Earth Empire was to participate in the Great Wall of Space war, Zhou Yuan deliberately downplayed the Earth Empire's dominant position within the alliance, allowing alliance members to refine various mechanisms themselves.
The day's meeting quickly came to an end, and many leaders bid farewell to Zhou Yuan and his two companions before returning to their home planets.
Emperor Leidam of the Star Luo Empire summoned Zhou Yuan and his two sons to the Star Luo Mansion, the headquarters of the Alliance. Leidam was accompanied by his two sons, Leidam and Leidamia.
Lefia was overjoyed to see her two nephews.
Leidaf and Leidaya have grown up. Like Leidam, Leidaf is indeed the countenance of an emperor, handsome and majestic. Leidaya is already the youngest academician of the Star Luo Empire Academy of Sciences, and it is estimated that the position of dean will be his in the future.
Since the Star Luo Empire can travel across galaxies, the intergalactic conflict no longer exists. The carbon-based Star Luo people and the silicon-based Star Luo people have integrated harmoniously, and the conflict between the two sides no longer exists.
"Zhou Yuan, our Star Luo Empire's gratitude to the Empire is beyond measure." Upon seeing Zhou Yuan, Wei Shan, and Leifia, the usually aloof Leidam personally came out to greet the three and said these words.
After exchanging pleasantries, the group sat down in order of guest, host, and host.
Leidam looked at Zhou Yuan, Wei Shan, and Leifia. "Zhou Yuan, I get the feeling that you seem to have something on your mind since you came back this time."
“Brother, with the Earth Empire embroiled in the Great Wall War, Brother Zhou is naturally very worried.”
“Your Majesty, that is indeed the case. Ever since Brother Zhou crossed the Great Wall of the Universe, he has had many worries on his mind, and the princess and I can sense it.”
“There are no outsiders here, so I’ll be frank. The three of you should take a rest. Lefia, your sister-in-law has been nagging me to have a child soon, and she even said that if you’re comfortable with it, she can help you take care of the baby.”
Lefia and Wei Shan clearly sensed that Zhou Yuan's heart was fluctuating, and then gradually calmed down.
“Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty and Empress. However, the Imperial Law does not yet allow cloned life forms to fall in love, marry, and reproduce. Although I am special, I do not want the Empire to fall into crisis because of me. I am very grateful to the Empire for allowing Shanmei and Yamei to stay with me. I have indeed let Shanmei and Yamei down a lot.” Zhou Yuan’s voice seemed to choke up as he said this.
“Zhou Yuan, I understand. However, I strongly disagree with your empire’s law. It’s very unfair to the three of you. You three are almost in your prime.”
"Brother, please don't talk about Brother Zhou anymore."
"Alright. It's not up to me to decide this, but I hope the three of you will think it over carefully."
"Brother, when are you going back?"
"We'll set off tomorrow."
"Please give my regards to your sister-in-law. It's been so long since I've seen her."
"Your sister-in-law has always been thinking about you too."
After catching up on everyday matters, Leidaya asked Zhou Yuan some scientific questions.
"Shanmei, Yamei, I'd like to have a private conversation with His Majesty," Zhou Yuan suddenly made this request.
Wei Shan, Lefia, Ledafi, and Ledaia left the room.
Leidam and Zhou Yuan chatted for nearly half an hour before leaving the room together. Leifia and Wei Shan clearly sensed that Zhou Yuan seemed much more relaxed.
Zhou Yuan, Wei Shan, and Leifiya bid a reluctant farewell to Leidam, Leidafie, and Leidaya. Before leaving, Zhou Yuan gently patted Leidafie and Leidaya on the shoulders.
Under the arrangement of the gods, Zhou Yuan and his two companions arrived at the beach on Aiur, the mother planet of the gods.
Zhou Yuan stared blankly at the bright red sun in the west.
"Big brother, Shan and I have noticed that you seem particularly down lately. Can you tell us what's wrong?"
"Shanmei, Yamei, I feel ashamed towards you two. We are together without any official status or relationship. Of course, that's only one aspect. On the other hand, I am worried about the future of the empire."
"Brother, we don't need any titles or honors. You weren't like this before. I believe that fate is predetermined. Cheer up, there's no need to think so much."
"Yes, Sister Shan is right. The empire has its own tribulations and blessings. As long as the three of us are together, we can be happy."
Zhou Yuan embraced the two women, with Wei Shan and Lefia leaning on his broad shoulders. The three of them watched the setting sun cast a red glow over El.
That evening, at the lodging arranged by the gods, Zhou Yuan surprisingly lit candles and arranged a candlelight dinner. He even brought out two bottles of baijiu (Chinese liquor), something he'd never done before. Wei Shan knew about baijiu, but she'd never experienced a candlelight dinner before. Lefia knew nothing about baijiu or candlelight dinners. The two beauties were quite excited. The three of them ate and chatted, and Zhou Yuan introduced Lefia and Wei Shan to the history of baijiu in the pre-Christian era of Earth, as well as related anecdotes, mostly about Chinese history and figures, such as "Discussing Heroes Over Wine," the "Feast at Hongmen," Du Kang, and Liu Ling.
In the dim candlelight, Wei Shan and Lefia looked shy and blushed, while Zhou Yuan was also quite drunk.
That night, a pink canopy covered the three people on the bed. Drunk with passion, they couldn't control themselves and their moans and gasps filled the air as they made love several times.
For the next six days, the three of them spent their days exploring El Al's famous scenic spots and their nights in loving embraces.
Nameless and Unrecognized
2017-02-03
滚滚红尘
Fate plays tricks on people
White clouds on the horizon
Witness our humble love
Love and responsibility
Can we have the best of both worlds?
Love for a lifetime
Unknown and without a name
Deep Sea of Love
Submerging the Great Wall of the Universe
Nothing in the past, present, or future can hinder our destiny.
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