Chapter 813: Chapter 421 Plotting with the Tiger_2
And Costa took a step forward, ambiguously blocking in front of Ryan, causing Li Ming to smirk inwardly.
Ryan noticed, enduring the discomfort within his body, and stared at the slightly damaged mecha, not forgetting to sow discord.
"Collaborate with Adam? Azure Dragon, you are truly confident. Do you not know what happened to the last group that collaborated with Adam?"
Li Ming remained silent; of course he knew, but to oppose Ryan, the Empire was an unavoidable hurdle. Before taking action, he had thought very clearly.
The outcome of this battle wasnât important; no one was here to contest the results.
What mattered most was how to end things and maximize benefits.
So before taking action, he contacted Prince Costate and laid out everything he knew, including the Blood Seed, Ryanâs actions in the Northern Crown Star Ring.
Of course, he didnât reveal the existence of Levinbeck, only saying he uncovered related information.
He originally thought he would need to provide more evidence or wait for some time for the Empire to investigate before they would be convinced by him.
Unexpectedly, barely five minutes after hanging up, when Prince Costate contacted him again, he believed him.
The purpose of his actions was originally to remind and threaten the Empire, indicating that Ryan had gone insane, hence their fight shouldnât be interfered with or pressured.
Otherwise, he would release this information.
But unexpectedly, Prince Costate offered an alternative choice, which was to arrest Ryan on the spot.
Honestly, when Li Ming recalled this, he was secretly amazed that the Holy Emperor Adam had such courage.
Ryanâs actions were set in stone, and nothing had happened in the Northern Crown Star Ring, so it could still be concealed.
But the Sea of Stars wasnât the Empireâs domain, and the size of the commotion caused by the Star Cluster Republic Alliance was unpredictable.
In the shadows, there were Pioneers and many undercurrents; one misstep could lead to an interstellar joint attack.
Rather than end awkwardly, it was better to expose it before them, using Ryanâs blockade as a reason, thereby presenting a noble appearance that minimized losses.
However, Li Ming also carefully pondered; Prince Costateâs trust came too easily, suggesting that the Empire might have discovered some leads.
Furthermore, they had been considering how to deal with this matter, so when he approached them, both parties could quickly come to an agreement.
Yet there were still some unexpected aspects to the whole affair.
Prince Costateâs final declaration should not have included him, but now it did, presenting both advantages and disadvantages.
He didnât need to think to know that the Empireâs move had undermined the plans of the Pioneers, Levinbeckâs plans, and perhaps the plans of others, catching everyone off guard.
And those dissatisfied with the Empire, perhaps held no animosity towards him, but the Empireâs move made things difficult.
Particularly the Pioneers, their reaction couldnât be small, conspiring with a tiger requires the readiness to be bitten back.
Prince Costate had already taken Ryan back to the Golden Hunting Blade, and the Empireâs soldiers, prepared long in advance, had taken over Ryanâs Annushus.
Watching them leave, Li Mingâs eyes flickered; mentioning him wasnât purely bad.
He could also leverage the Empireâs banner to benefit the Royal Courtâs development.
Clang!
Inside the Tank Guard was a clanging sound, suddenly feeling a significant decrease in physical strength; the buff time ended, and the Tank Guard returned to its damaged state.
Li Ming didnât care, scanning his surroundings, the densely packed ships encircling him. He pondered slightly, spiritual fluctuation spreading:
"Friends from the interstellar realm, from now on, I will be stationed permanently at the Mechanical Court. If thereâs anything, just contact me beforehand, unlike Ryan... His Excellencyâs intense attitude."
He wanted to stand for the Mechanical Court, and with this battleâs fermentation, nobody could ignore his stance, the Empireâs ambiguous attitude fuelled even more speculation.
The countless spectators present still hadnât reacted; many life forms had their hearts pounding intensively as the situation exceeded their imaginations.
From the outset, almost none of the assumptions were correct; it was thought that the Empire came to support Ryan, but in the end, it cooperated with Azure Dragon to escort Ryan away, shocking everyone.
"Seeing this was worth it!"
Many were sighing; from the start of the battle to the end, until Ryan was taken away, the time spanned no more than two hours.
But these life forms, accustomed to walking on edge, all understood that behind the scenes there was significant intrigue.
Todayâs event, once spread, could cause unknown repercussions. A Prince of the Empire sentenced to death, nearly unprecedented in the Empireâs history, destined to be recorded in interstellar history.
And this incident was intimately linked to Azure Dragon.
"Did you hear? His Excellency Azure Dragon is actually supporting the Royal Court! Now, who would dare to sabotage us?" Ulrich exclaimed excitedly, rubbing his hands, already instructing his ship to turn back, eager to make a big move.
He had been waiting for this day, eager to act.
The profits this âadvertisementâ would bring were unimaginable.
......
And those many life forms watching the live broadcast remained emotionally unsettled for a long time, gaining a deeper understanding and more tangible image of Azure Dragon.
A formidable figure, who surprisingly seemed personable, moreover, had investigated some interstellar massacre and cooperated with the Empire to arrest a prince.
Interstellar massacre wasnât an unfamiliar term to the common life forms of various civilizations, always being heard; before detailed information surfaced, it wasnât felt tangibly.
And Li Ming had already landed on the Royal Courtâs ground; mechanical soldiers continued patrolling, each offering him the highest honor.
Just stepping into the base, the figure of Vermilion Bird appeared on his shoulder, cheerful and joyful, "Master, your majestic figure overshadows the interstellar."
"Ha..." Li Ming grinned, "Youâve also learned to flatter."
"Itâs merely the truth..." Vermilion Bird tilted its head, prompting Li Ming to say, "When your master finds a way to acquire more Terrax Stones, youâll be the first to upgrade."
"As you arrange, master." Vermilion Bird flapped its wings, seemingly elated.
Entering a room, his Tank Guard dismantled, revealing a body covered in scars; possession of the Tank Guard wasnât invincible, injuries would directly reflect on him.
Currently, he was healing rapidly, changing his clothes, placing the black spear aside, and restraining his thoughts, contemplating the pros and cons.
A piece of X-level Genetic Essence, just right for upgrading [Mechanical Warrior].
And the spear, quite extraordinaryâ
[Annihilation SpearâX-level: a secret weapon tailored by the Empire for the once Prince Ryan.
Control conditions: Six billion metal energy
Control effect: [Annihilation Piercing]
Control abilityâAnnihilation: gain fifty times power amplification, fifty times speed buff, and the âAnnihilationâ ability, able to instantly kill life forms below its life level.]
X-level Controlled Object, six billion metal energy, hadnât undergone his multiple enhancements, seemed unremarkable.
Although unsure of [Annihilation Piercing]âs effect, it certainly couldnât compare to his steadily improved Controlled Objects, also less convenient than Infinite Hammer as a weapon.
It could only be recycled, possibly recovering about four billion metal energy, maybe even sold for a higher value.
Li Ming calculated; aside from these items, this demonstration of force held extraordinary significance, leading the Mechanical Court towards a wave of expansion.
This time, he was going all out; without biting off the chaotic star gapâs arms market, it wouldnât be considered over. Whoever dared to block him, he would charge with a hammer.
"Although the development progress has drastically slowed, enhancement isnât the only way for me; the upgrade of Mechanical Guard and Controlled Objects are viable."
"However, the materials needed for Controlled Object upgrades remain unclear, and Terrax Stone is also scarce." Li Ming pondered.