Chapter 1396: Chapter 466: Plotting Against Each Other (6k)

"The Stargate, we’ve finally arrived...

Tsk tsk, its size even surpasses the Star Ring on my mothership.

It’s said that the Gemini have over a hundred such devices inside. This is the foundation of the Three Great Civilizations..."

Gazing out of the spaceship’s porthole at the scenery, Bai Yi couldn’t help but sigh.

As they approached the Stargate, Bai Yi could faintly see several afterimages behind the gate, as if the Stargate had been repeated several times.

But according to the knowledge in her mind, Bai Yi knew these were transfer Stargates specifically set up for the vast void zones in the starry sky that spanned great distances.

Each of them overlapped one another, and although they appeared to span only a few hundred or thousands of meters, they had in fact likely crossed vast Star Regions.

This was a technique she frequently played with using the Portal Giant Tree, so she was quite familiar with it.

Retracting her attention from the Stargate, Bai Yi noticed that around this Stargate, many other fleets had already arrived.

She could even see fleets from other civilizations in the distance.

Of course, the most numerous among them were the warships of the Gemini Civilization.

Bai Yi’s gaze swept over the surrounding warships, finally focusing in one direction, where she sensed a peculiar gaze.

"Is it that Great Mage? Is he also paying attention to me?

Is it because of the President of the Martial Cultivation Association, or..."

Bai Yi frowned, murmuring to herself.

The purpose of this Great Mage was the one thing she never could figure out.

From their initial contact, the Great Mage’s attitude towards her had been unusually strange.

Sometimes he seemed highly interested in her, but every time they were about to have any engagement, he suddenly backed off, retreating at the speed of light.

It was as if he were two completely different people.

Had there been any concrete actions, she would’ve suspected this Great Mage was targeting her, especially considering how peaceful the last six months had been.

Although it still seemed possible now, she couldn’t dismiss the idea.

Because of this unpredictable attitude, Bai Yi felt a sense of insecurity about this mission, which brought too much uncertainty.

Nevertheless, given the current situation, she was prepared to handle the worst-case scenario.

She could only play it by ear and adapt as circumstances required.

"What does the Gemini side say?"

Bai Yi looked to the Envoy beside her, who had joined midway after her departure and was specially responsible for liaising between her and the Gemini Emperor.

Naturally, he was also aware of the dealings between Bai Yi and the Gemini Emperor.

"His Majesty the Emperor suggests that time is needed to arrange things to ensure plausibility.

Moreover, if action is taken, it would be best to disguise it as a defeat in an external war, pinning the perpetrator label on some formidable civilization."

Even though the Emperor had a heart set on killing the President of the Martial Cultivation Association, he still had to maintain appearances, even planning to leave that President with a reputational image of a sacrifice for exploration...

However, she didn’t object to it.

After all, since they were already dead, what harm was there in leaving a positive evaluation?

"I understand, I will proceed with the exploration of the Star Region as usual. Reach out when there’s an opportunity, I will also actively seek an opportunity. Once found, Gemini will coordinate.

Pass on my order, proceed through the Teleportation Gate!"

Bai Yi nodded, then promptly gave the order.

The fleet, which had come to a standstill, resumed operations, slowly passing through the planetary-level Teleportation Gate.

A familiar space fluctuation occurred, and the starry sky in front of her had subtly changed.

While some star bodies retained their appearance, quite a few stars had morphed, and only a completely transformed planet near the Stargate confirmed her arrival in a new Star Region.

"So, this is what crossing such distances feels like. The old Faith Magic can’t perceive it anymore, but ’Life Authority’ still allows control over faith and can link to her territory."

Bai Yi glanced back towards the original starry sky, pondering this novel sensation.

"Your Highness, we just received word that after we passed through the Teleportation Gate, that Great Mage’s fleet also began to move."

An accompanying witch suddenly interrupted through the network, deepening Bai Yi’s frown.

"Ignore him; intelligence is still too limited, and making guesses now is pointless speculation.

If he truly has designs on me, whatever his purposes, he will inevitably appear before me!

Let’s go, let’s not disrupt our own rhythm.

Proceed directly to our target zone, first find a planet and establish our Forward Base!

Ha, even if it’s an act, these are solid resources."

Bai Yi looked at the Star Map displayed in the control room, where the conserved estimates of ordinary planets were already surpassing the number of planets she currently controlled by over a hundred times.

Of course, this was partly because she occupied only a Life Planet in the Paradise World, but it still revealed the vastness of this Star Region.

"Understood, proceed as planned, start collaborating with the Gemini Civilization’s exploration teams to begin the survey."

The witch commanding the fleet shouted through the ship’s internal communications.

The various warships within the fleet immediately detached with their smaller fleets, heading towards several nearby Constant Star Systems.

Alongside them was a special fleet trailing behind the White Clothes Fleet.

They resembled traditional flying saucers, but their metal rings and design details were imbued with a magical touch.