194: Imperial Certification

Any commercial group that could gain a foothold in the Luol Star System, even the smallest ones, was extremely shrewd.

Xinghai's flashy maneuvers clearly aimed to swallow up the high-quality local assets of the Luol Star System, which was enough to prove that the future prospects were unimaginable.

Although the immediate benefits were incredibly tantalizing, they valued future gains even more.

However, the current situation had completely spiraled out of control.

Even if they were unwilling, the situation of small commercial groups being acquired and annexed could no longer be changed.

After all, an arm cannot twist a thigh.

In front of dozens of Stellar Level bigwigs, refusal was equivalent to seeking one's own death.

This was incredibly frustrating.

Consequently, the high-quality assets of the small commercial groups were acquired one after another.

The Stellar Level bigwigs then traded these high-quality local assets with Xinghai in exchange for full sets of high-level gene enhancement potion.

Meanwhile, amidst this turmoil, Xinghai increased its commercial market share in the Luol Star System from 50% to 72%.

Three months after the high-level gene enhancement potion incident continued to ferment.

After verification through countless successful cases and subsequent follow-up tests, it was finally confirmed that the high-level gene enhancement potion was truly effective and carried no risks or subsequent side effects.

The highest level of the Radiant Empire finally took concrete action.

A massive titan warship, the "Radiant," over ten thousand meters long and entirely dark gold, descended without warning into the high altitude above Star Sea Headquarters in the Luol Star System.

On the flank of the warship was printed the emblem composed of a sharp sword and a nebula.

That was the insignia of the Radiant Empire's First Knight Legion.

The warship's hatch opened, and a man draped in a white robe with light patterns stepped out. Merely standing in the void, he seemed, invisibly, to be the center of this entire star sector.

Even though he had deliberately restrained his aura, the presence he exuded invisibly was more dazzling than a star.

This person was none other than Caesar, the legion commander of the Radiant Empire's First Knight Legion.

Peak Stellar Level 9, one of the three pillars of the Radiant Empire.

Governors Mansion.

"My Lord, Lord Caesar is visiting!"

At this moment, Kaidi was exerting his prowess in the bed of his beautiful wife. Hearing his subordinate's call and having his mood spoiled, he was about to blow his top, but his mind suddenly went blank.

"Who?"

"Lord Caesar, legion commander of the Imperial First Knight Legion!"

"The titan ship 'Radiant' is already hovering above Star Sea Headquarters."

Kaidi felt a shiver run through his entire body; scared stiff, he recoiled on the spot and leaped three meters high.

After landing, he scrambled to the wardrobe, changed into a formal military uniform, burst out through the window, and hurriedly boarded a Space Warp-class spaceship.

The next second, Kaidi's Space Warp-class spaceship arrived at a high altitude ten thousand meters away from Star Sea Headquarters. As the hatch opened, he sped toward the direction of the titan ship.

Caesar's gaze swept toward the figure approaching rapidly in the distance, but he did not pay much attention to it. His figure flashed, and he descended directly onto the top floor of Star Sea Headquarters.

Kaidi was breaking out in a cold sweat. He followed closely behind and landed behind Caesar, bowing his head, not daring to speak.

Although their names were similar, Caesar and Kaidi had absolutely no relationship; they weren't even distant relatives.

Bai Qianqian and Su Jin were well-prepared; they had opened the skylight and welcomed him personally.

Facing this imperial giant, Bai Qianqian and Su Jin appeared extremely respectful.

Caesar stood with his hands behind his back. Before he could speak, Su Jin stepped forward, carrying a meticulously crafted temperature-controlled box, and offered it with both hands.

"Lord Caesar, this is the complete set of high-level gene enhancement potion newly developed by our Xinghai Biology. There are ten sets in total. On behalf of Xinghai, I offer this gift as the highest tribute to the First Knight Legion."

The First Knight Legion was divided into ten regiments, with a total of ten Stellar Level powerhouses, including Caesar.

Caesar's gaze swept over the temperature-controlled box and then landed on Bai Qianqian and Su Jin. A trace of a smile appeared on his calm, unruffled face.

"You have been thoughtful."

A figure suddenly appeared behind Caesar and took the temperature-controlled box.

Kaidi, standing to the side with his head bowed, felt his brain almost crash on the spot.

"How did this person suddenly appear?"

"Why did I not sense anything at all!?"

Bai Qianqian smiled and gestured, "Lord Caesar, please, this way."

After sitting down, the smile on Caesar's face became even gentler.

That two ordinary people could maintain such a composed stance when facing him—this mindset was truly worthy of praise.

The corner of his eye swept toward Kaidi, the governor of the Luol Star System, who was standing in the corner, appearing ready to take orders at any moment. The contrast was even sharper.

"The Empire is very interested in Xinghai's products."

"Effective immediately, Xinghai Biology, as well as all affiliated enterprises within the Radiant Empire in the future, will be granted a 20% tax reduction."

As his voice fell.

Behind Caesar, the commander of the First Knight Legion's Second Regiment stepped forward and took out a gold medal from his bosom.

Bai Qianqian stood up, received it with both hands, and thanked him solemnly.

The Second Regiment commander said, "This is the Imperial Highest-Level Technology Support Enterprise Certification."

"If Xinghai can develop a new generation of high-level gene enhancement potion, the Empire will provide further tax exemptions and resource support."

Caesar stood up and said indifferently, "Alright, it is time for me to leave."

Bai Qianqian and Su Jin hurriedly stood up to see him off.

As for Kaidi, he played the role of an invisible person the whole way. Only until he had seen Caesar off and watched the titan ship leave with his own eyes did he let out a long sigh of relief.

Regarding Xinghai, which had received the attention of the Radiant Empire's high command, Kaidi's attitude changed drastically. He became very amiable and even promised to open a green channel for Xinghai.

That day.

The news that Caesar, legion commander of the Radiant Empire's First Knight Legion, had personally visited the Xinghai Headquarters in the Luol Star System spread like wildfire.

This meant that Xinghai had received official certification from the Empire and had donned a dazzling halo of immunity.

From then on, as long as they were within the Radiant Empire and did not violate imperial laws, Xinghai could almost walk sideways or crawl as they pleased.

Those factions that had originally harbored crooked intentions instantly extinguished all their ideas after seeing this news.

The Radiant Empire was famously protective of its own and had always placed extreme importance on high-tech enterprises.

Therefore, the Radiant Empire was slightly stronger than the Star Empire in the field of technology.

However, the Star Empire paid more attention to the cultivation of talent, and its Stellar Level combat power exceeded that of the Radiant Empire.

Star Tower, First Level.

The space inside the tower suddenly experienced violent tremors, followed immediately by the rapid contraction of the peripheral areas, at an extremely fast speed.

He Ming sensed the abnormality, arrived at the surface of the comet, and looked toward the three stars nearby whose Star Power was gradually decaying.

"The Star Power of the stars is rapidly decaying."

Wan Xingying came behind He Ming and looked at the nearby stars.

"This should be the precursor to the opening of the second-level passage."

He Ming naturally knew why this was happening.

The number of Stellar Level participants in the Star Tower's first level had dropped to less than half, meeting the conditions for opening. In the coming time, the first-level space would shrink rapidly at an extremely fast speed until it completely disappeared.

During this period, if there were any trial-takers who had not managed to enter the second level, they would be directly erased.