Chapter 277

Chapter 277

One year later.

Bai Xiaoyu was busy assembling energy boxes, and upon closer inspection, there were five identical versions of him doing the same.

Of course, there were also two little ones transformed into tentacled monsters, their countless tentacles nearly sparking from the friction.

The deep blue one kept grumbling, occasionally glaring at Bai Xiaoyu with its round black eyes.

While the front lines were at war, they were rushing to produce energy boxes.

The Little Prince and Little Bai had always been strong in mental energy, with precise control—how else could they manage so many tentacles?

As a result, Bai Xiaoyu used this as an excuse to draft them into labor.

The Little Prince was grumbling and cursing, claiming that he and his little tail were the most unfortunate princes in Bug history, being forced into such labor.

If Bai Xiaoyu weren’t his emperor, he would have flipped the table and bolted.

Bai Xiaoyu, of course, knew the two were fuming, so he quickly used his mental energy tendrils to calm them down.

He got it—these days, who wasn’t fed up, dreaming of giving their boss a piece of their mind?

If it weren’t for the fact that 3S-level energy boxes couldn’t be produced by machines and were urgently needed at the front lines, he wouldn’t have dragged the two into this.

Bai Xiaoyu did a quick count. "Sweetheart, we still need five thousand more. Keep at it!"

The response he got was an energy box thrown at him by the Little Prince.

Once they were done, he immediately arranged for the Dawn team to deliver them, along with the machine-produced 2S-level and S-level energy boxes and various grades of potions.

Yes, in the alchemy room, there were two more of his clones, tirelessly brewing 3S-level potions.

Currently, the highest level that various refining instruments could achieve was 2S+, infinitely close to 3S but just a tiny bit short.

For this, he had pestered Tao Limeng many times, and Tao Limeng, thoroughly annoyed, had blocked him for three days.

But Tao Limeng had been pushing his limits recently, holed up in research, and it seemed like a breakthrough was near.

In a way, it was his luck to encounter a genius like Tao Limeng.

As Bai Xiaoyu sighed, he happened to run into Lou Hao, who had originally introduced Tao Limeng. Lou Hao, who was swamped with work, suddenly received a warm and friendly gaze from his boss.

Lou Hao shuddered but quickly shrugged it off. With a boss like Bai Xiaoyu who didn’t micromanage, he was already overwhelmed enough, wasn’t he?

Bai Xiaoyu then headed out and encountered a medical team preparing to leave.

Over the past year, he had used the royal family's clout and continuously sent people with wood and water attributes to his disciple Huang Yu for injections to evolve. Now, the medical team had grown to ten thousand members.

However, they still needed systematic training in various knowledge and skills. The veterans in the medical team mentored the newcomers, and only after passing a three-month assessment period would they be deployed.

Additionally, the students he had taught in potion-making and cultivation had long since mastered many of his techniques. They had already gone on to teach at universities across the star system.

The school he founded had churned out another batch of graduates this year—thousands of them—all dispatched to various locations.

The entire star system was gradually mastering the cultivation methods and alchemy techniques he had taught.

Everything was moving in a positive direction.

Bai Xiaoyu was still quite pleased. Now, when he went out, he encountered a team that had just completed their evaluation. Each team had about fifty members, mostly newcomers, with only a third being veterans.

There were ten teams here, traveling together with the teams delivering medicinal supplies and energy boxes.

Bai Xiaoyu looked at Mo Yan, who was leading the group, "Are you heading to the star region managed by the military again? Do you need so many high-level energy boxes and medicinal supplies?"

Bai Xiaoyu had a hunch, and Mo Yan's wink confirmed it.

Mo Yan: "It seems you already know. This time it's supplies for the 16th Corps. There's also a dragon clans' corps nearby, so we're delivering together."

Bai Xiaoyu nodded, watching them leave. The most intense battlefields have always been in the star regions where the 16th and 29th Corps are stationed, along with the 12th Corps of the dragon clans.

The medical teams are still understaffed. The main force of the Bug forces is in the star regions where these corps are located, and they are temporarily holding them off.

But supplies and medical support are falling behind, which is why they need his help.

This situation started half a year ago when Bai Qing feigned illness and stopped managing affairs. Now, the entire imperial council, except for the royal family members, is dominated by members of noble families.

And today, they were to have a meeting.

According to protocol, since Bai Qing is no longer managing affairs, the meeting must be chaired by Bai Xiaoyu, the heir.

But he never received an official notice; it was Bai Yin who privately informed him.

This uncle, who had been despondent before, was no longer putting on an act. He had removed the yellow dye from his fur; his true form was actually a white tiger. Back then, the royal family did not recognize white tigers and ostracized them, so his mother simply dyed his fur.

Now that this generation of heirs are all white tigers, why should he continue to pretend?

Bai Yin supported Bai Xiaoyu, but in the meeting, those with voting rights were mostly from noble families.

After all, the royal family, including the elders, is just a small group. No, there are also royal family members, but they sit in front of their maternal families, not aligned with them, and even seek to seize their power.

The meeting was ongoing. Previously, some noble families would argue fiercely for their own interests. Now, they were there to cut supplies to certain corps. They presented data showing that these corps consumed much more compared to others, implying mismanagement or corruption.

Bai Yin coldly watched these clowns, comparing the expenditures of corps fighting the main Bug force on the front lines with those in secondary battlefields. It was clear they were there to cause trouble.

If these corps weren't holding off the Bug army, would these freeloaders dare to bark so recklessly here?

Bai Yin slammed the table, "I disagree."

"Your disagreement is irrelevant; it depends on the vote. Those in favor, raise your hands."

Bai Yin looked at the royal family members, "Do you agree too?"

They either remained expressionless or turned their heads away.

Bai Yin sneered, seeing that the representatives from noble families made up more than two-thirds, his gaze growing colder.

If possible, he would rather go straight to the battlefield than face these devils here.

During this short period, with Bai Qing not managing affairs and Bai Xiaoyu becoming the heir, the noble families were not only targeting Bai Xiaoyu but had also started their own infighting.

The weakest among them had already started to take sides, and those who didn't were being swallowed up.

There are nearly two hundred noble families with royal blood, and in this year, dozens have already been swallowed.

Indeed, Bai Qing was right. The only way to easily deal with noble families is to let them tear each other apart, deplete themselves, and exhaust everything for that position.

But in this battle of attrition, the final victors will inevitably amass the resources and strength of many noble families, becoming a formidable force.

Such a plan probably couldn't be controlled, but he believed in Bai Xiaoyu.

Soon, his thoughts were interrupted.

"According to the number of votes, the final agreement to cut..."

"I disagree."

A voice cut in sharply, and a figure forcefully projected itself in front of everyone.

The young and handsome man looked at everyone indifferently, "I remember I have *Veto Power*. Didn’t you notify me of the meeting?"

Bai Qi sneered, "What *Veto Power*? We haven’t acknowledged you as the so-called successor."

On the other side, Bai Chufan raised an eyebrow. Bai Xiaoyu was indeed getting stronger, but still too young. The *Veto Power* hadn’t been used by Bai Qing for many years.

Why?

Since the noble families held the power, the leaders of the various planets in that star system were either from noble families or had been bribed or threatened by them. Orders couldn’t be conveyed, and no one would execute them. Even if the authority vetoed, it was useless.

You can veto all you want, but I won’t act on it. What are you gonna do about it?

Other royal family members also spoke, "You, a weakling from a declining maternal lineage, don’t even deserve to be here. Who would acknowledge your veto?"

"Cut off his projection, continue the meeting."

"Unable to cut off."

"Haha, Bai Xiaoyu only has this much capability. It doesn’t matter; you don’t realize that while you’re projecting, the order has already been carried out."

Bai Xiaoyu looked at them coldly, "Don’t regret it."

If they wouldn’t let him have a seat at the table, then no one would get to eat.

Bai Xiaoyu watched them successfully pass the reduction of military supplies for the main battlefield, and with a cold face, he ordered Yudan to cut off the communication.

Almost as soon as Bai Xiaoyu left with a dark expression, the meeting room erupted in triumphant laughter.

After Bai Xiaoyu went offline, he immediately dialed the optical brain of the Twelve Dragon Guards.

Half an hour later, twelve repaired carriers set off from F73, heading in different directions.

It would take some time for the carriers to reach those star systems. In just a few days, Bai Xiaoyu received news that many warriors had died tragically due to the inaction of local planets.

Bai Xiaoyu issued orders with a cold face. Upon reaching their destinations, the Dragon Guards immediately took control of the local leaders and executed them in front of the sacrificed warriors as a ritual.

These events occurred on various planets in the star systems of the main battlefield. The Twelve Dragon Guards acted swiftly, dealing with several batches. Some previously arrogant local leaders were terrified and quickly restored various supplies and support for the warriors.

A week later, Bai Xiaoyu received a notice for their meeting.

When Bai Xiaoyu projected himself, the noble families were furious.

"Three hours late, do you know how many people are waiting for you?"

Bai Xiaoyu: "Not enough."

"Don’t be too arrogant!"

A noble family elder spoke, his face dark with anger: "Bai Xiaoyu, how dare you take action against those people, and the controlled planets? You have no right to do so. Withdraw your people!"

Bai Xiaoyu: "Why wouldn't I dare? Gentlemen, times have changed. I'm not as easy to talk to as my father. And I haven't been killing indiscriminately. My army is accompanied by the most professional lawyers and judges, conducting on-the-spot trials. Those who died deserved it."

The noble families trembled with anger.

"You don't have that right. Even if they are to be judged, it must be in the empire's courts!"

"Now, we unanimously vote to have your troops withdraw from those star regions, and you are not fit to be the empire's heir."

Bai Xiaoyu let them bluster, playing with his fingers, and after a while, he said, "Whether I am fit or not is not for you to decide. Moreover, when you deny my rights, your rights are also invalid to me."

Bai Xiaoyu glanced at all the noble families present, "From now on, these star regions are under my protection. If other planets continue to do such things, don't blame my Dragon Guard Aircraft Carrier Fleet for coming over to play."

"In that case, return our medical teams."

Bai Xiaoyu: "Sorry, the front lines are understaffed, so they've all been commandeered."

"You, you..."

Looking at the furious noble families, Bai Xiaoyu directly cut off the communication.

Even now, thinking of those warriors requires him to take a deep breath to calm down. These parasites—it's not the right time yet, but one day he will settle scores with each of them.

For now, making an example out of someone, he does his utmost to prevent the empire's warriors from shedding blood and tears.

At this moment, in various main battlefields, the generals who received the news showed expressions of relief.

Bai Xiaoyu has grown up. Over this year, he has gradually moved closer to becoming a qualified heir to the empire.

As for the occupied planets, taking them back from him is impossible. He must control the most forward star regions in his hands to feel at ease.

Moreover, the Dragon Guards were able to take down those people so quickly, also thanks to the strong support of the local populace.

Later, the leaders of those planets were also chosen by the local populace, most of whom were good officials who truly loved their people despite being oppressed by the noble families.

After this, the noble families both feared and hated Bai Xiaoyu.

He builds schools, shelters cubs, and freely shares his knowledge with schools across the star system. A person with a compassionate aura, yet decisive when necessary.

In the blink of an eye, another ten years passed.

In these ten years, the struggles among the noble families became increasingly fierce, leaving only the royal family's Bai Qi, the Lu Family's Bai Chufan, and Bai Xiaoyu. Bai Kan directly took his whole family to join him.

Bai Xiaoyu has no noble family behind him, but many noble families have fallen at his hands.

Now, Bai Xiaoyu's Fire Seed Potion Shops are spread across the star system, with medical teams numbering in the tens of millions. A few million of them are self-cultivated, some came spontaneously, and the rest were taken from the noble families.

F73 and nearby planets have become All-Purpose Industrial Planets.

Whether it's various daily necessities, electrical appliances, furniture, or even energy potions and various weapons, everything is available.

Especially F73, where hundreds of aircraft carriers have been launched in the past ten years!

Any product available in the star system can definitely be found on F73.

This god-like planet, once a barren star, has gradually become the center of this star region.

And the surrounding planets have all developed, no less than those near Imperial Star.

At this moment, Bai Xiaoyu looked up at the sky, with 109 massive dragons roaring behind him.

These are all the leaders, except for Huang Yu and the others; the rest were born later and have now grown up.

They have led the cubs to occupy over half of this star domain, with the rest controlled by Bai Chufan's Bug. Over the years, they have clashed countless times.

Both sides have had their wins and losses, but they have won more often.

Thanks to their mixed dragon genes, the fully developed Tree of Life has created a medical team with unmatched healing powers.

Bai Xiaoyu, surrounded by adult dragons, covered his ears, "It's really inconvenient to take you all. You wouldn’t want to leave and risk losing your territory and subordinates, right?"

The reason for all this is that over the past decade, Bai Qing, who was in a vegetative state, suddenly announced that he was about to pass away and passed the throne to Bai Xiaoyu.

So he had to return to Imperial Star.

The adult dragons wanted to tag along, but Bai Xiaoyu insisted on taking only two princes. But they roared and even tried to sweet-talk him into changing his mind.

In the end, the man who was coaxed by the dragons did not take them, as having the Little Prince Xiao Bao was enough.

Plus, over the past decade, his strength has skyrocketed, and his beast form is nearly reaching sub-adulthood.

Although there is still a half-day cooldown for transformation, with medicine, he can transform at any time.

He thus returned with the Little Prince Xiao Bao, two tiger cubs, and twelve dragon guards.

Every time his carrier passed through a star domain, the locals went wild with excitement. The star network was filled with their cheers.

A decade is enough for the people across the star system to recognize him.

Passing through certain star domains, various hidden forces came to send him off—plant people, mermaids, and merfolk—their gifts filled the carrier.

Midway, several groups of top-tier 3S experts tried to stop him from returning to Imperial Star, but they were no match for the dragon guards.

In the end, they just added some excitement to the trip back.

When he returned to Imperial Star, the people were very happy, but the noble families were unusually quiet.

Because the noble families that were not quiet have all disappeared over the years.

So many noble families have been either destroyed or have pledged allegiance, and the last three standing are unexpectedly powerful.

At this moment, a meeting was being held in the conference room, and the door was kicked open. A very young, unruly face appeared, extremely handsome but full of impatience, as if even his eyelashes were saying 'stay away from me, or die'.

After kicking open the door, he stepped aside, and Bai Xiaoyu's familiar and irritatingly handsome face appeared before everyone.

Little Bai stood on the other side of Bai Xiaoyu, his temperament gentler than the Little Prince's, somewhat resembling his mother.

Most people in the conference room stood up immediately.

Why has this jinx come?

Ten years ago, they thought he wasn’t fit to attend the meeting, but now, with Bai Xiaoyu standing, they didn’t dare sit.

Only Bai Qi and Bai Chufan remained quite calm, sitting, along with Bai Qing, who looked very weak.

Bai Qing coughed and said weakly, "You're back."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw the unruly youth walk up to him, lift him and his chair, and throw them aside, immediately placing a luxurious throne and looking at Bai Xiaoyu: "Come, sit here."

Then he looked at the stunned Bai Qing, "Who dares to sit in the main seat?"

The Little Prince acted in one swift motion, leaving Bai Xiaoyu no time to react. Bai Xiaoyu rubbed his forehead and said, "That is the emperor of this star system, my father. Show him some respect."

The Little Prince retorted, "He's too weak; he should have stepped down ages ago."

Bai Qing was at a loss for words.

This was the Bug leader by the Little Prince's side, just as the rumors said.

Bai Qi shouted, "How dare you! Guards, arrest him!"

The Little Prince was the true emperor.

The Little Prince turned his head, glaring at him with murderous intent. This was the person who had once tried to control him.

Just as he was about to take action, Bai Xiaoyu stopped him, "We'll settle this privately."

Bai Qi was a pawn of the Bug leader, having committed so many atrocities. Bai Xiaoyu would handle him eventually.

Bai Qing coughed lightly, "Since you've all returned, I will pass the throne to you."

Bai Qi: "I disagree!"

Bai Chufan: "Father, please reconsider."

Bai Qing: "My decision is final."

With that, he personally placed the crown on Bai Xiaoyu's head.

Bai Qi and Bai Chufan stormed out, and that very day, they rebelled.

Bai Qi stabbed Bai Qing, inflicting a serious wound. When the Little Prince restrained him, Bai Qi's eyes suddenly turned golden, "The final battle is about to begin. Consider this a gift for your coronation."

With those words, he collapsed, lifeless.

Bai Xiaoyu quickly treated Bai Qing, but a sense of foreboding crept into his heart.

Over the years, his medical teams had rushed to the front lines, delivering various medicines and energy cells. He had even taken advanced weapons, warships, and aircraft carriers from the system for Tao Limeng to study and develop, eventually equipping the front lines with them.

The front lines had gone from being evenly matched to gaining an absolute advantage, with the Bug forces retreating steadily. Otherwise, he wouldn't have returned to Imperial Star.

Was there still a twist in store?

Bai Xiaoyu frowned, "I must go to the front lines immediately."

At this moment, Bai Qing was unconscious. Bai Yin asked, "Won't you attend the coronation ceremony?"

Bai Xiaoyu: "I can't worry about that now."

Just then, bad news arrived from all sides—the Bug had suddenly appeared in Bai Qi's territory.

After watching the video, Bai Xiaoyu's expression changed drastically. Two princes were commanding the Bug forces as they attacked various planets. Although there was no grand leader, the combined intelligence from all sides indicated that fifty leaders had arrived.

Those planets had already turned into living hells.

Bai Xiaoyu stood up, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I must go to these star systems. I leave the empire in your hands."

On one side were the millions of citizens of the empire's countless planets, and on the other were the Big Black Egg, Xiao Xi, and the dragon clans' armies in the border star systems.

Hold on, I'm coming.

He took the twelve dragon guards and Bai Qing's Royal Guard, setting out on the expedition in twelve aircraft carriers.

On the way, he thought those leaders were Bai Chufan's, but Huang Yu sent a message saying they were not. Since they had already started fighting, none of the opposing leaders were missing.

If that's the case, then what's going on with these leaders?

Weren't they all held back by Big Black and the others?

The army was well aware of the movements of each leader, so it was impossible not to know about the disappearance of the leaders.

Soon, he received intelligence from the Sixteenth Army, and he suddenly stood up—it wasn't Bai Chufan.

That Bug Emperor, they were actually twins.

They were actually dual emperors!

All these years, not a single rumor had surfaced!

Then these leaders belonged to the other Bug Emperor; only half had come here, the rest...

Bai Xiaoyu's heart raced; they could only be with Big Black and the others.

And there were the cubs, who had no emperor or prince, facing Bai Chufan...

Bai Xiaoyu's face turned slightly pale. He had to be quick, to deal with the turmoil here as soon as possible.

As the emperor of the star system, even though he had not yet attended the coronation, he issued his first decree as emperor, placing the entire star system on the highest alert.

He didn't know the outcome of this battle.

At that moment, his optical brain flashed.

He answered, and the elders of the dragon clans, the old principal, and a group of military cadets were all there, ready to move out.

The old principal smiled, "Now we should call you Your Majesty, right? Don't worry, my dragon clans will send the remaining elite to the battlefield immediately!"

Not only the dragon clans, but Bai Xiaoyu also received several video calls.

"Your Majesty, the mermaid clan has sent all their elite to the battlefield!"

"Your Majesty, the mermaid clan has sent all their elite to the battlefield!"

"Your Majesty, the zombie clan has sent all their elite to the battlefield!"

"Your Majesty, the plant people clan has sent all their elite to the battlefield!"

Bai Xiaoyu looked at these white-haired elders, his eyes moist, and he bowed deeply, performing the highest royal salute, "I leave this in your hands."

Except for the plant people clan who went to F73 to help the adult dragons, all the others went to the main battlefield in the outer regions.

The Little Prince and Little Bai dealt with the adult prince, while Bai Xiaoyu and the twelve dragon guards dealt with the more than fifty adult leaders and the Bug they led.

After a life-and-death struggle, only about a hundred of the five thousand dragon guards remained, all of them battered and scarred.

Bai Xiaoyu, covered in blood, faced a prince and thirty adult leaders alone. After the fight, the half-grown white tiger was drenched in blood, its limbs weak and barely able to stand.

The Little Prince and Little Bai were also severely injured. The opposing prince was too powerful, and they almost perished here.

But he couldn't rest or grieve yet; his heart was racing as he hurriedly made his way to the main battlefield in the outer domain.

After three days of non-stop travel, he finally arrived to see a sky pouring down blood, the surroundings already quiet.

Bai Xiaoyu stood frozen in place, staring blankly at the planet covered in flesh and blood.

The blood rain fell on his face and body, but he was completely unaware.

A warrior on the ground groaned as he woke up, looking up to see someone approaching Bai Xiaoyu.

The warrior exclaimed in surprise, "Marshal!"

To think the marshal had survived a one-on-one battle against the twin Bug Emperors!

Beside Bai Xiaoyu, the Little Prince and Little Bai stood quietly, the Little Prince unusually silent without retorting to Bai Chen.

Bai Xiaoyu rushed over quickly, fearing that even a moment's delay would be too late.

Facing him was Bai Chen, immaculate in casual attire, who gently touched Bai Xiaoyu's hair, "The galaxy will finally be at peace, and I broke my promise, I'm sorry."

After speaking, Bai Chen hugged him.

A hug devoid of warmth or substance.

Then he disappeared from Bai Xiaoyu's embrace.

Bai Xiaoyu looked at the blood-stained ring and a space buckle holding half an eggshell in his hand, stunned for a long, long time before tightly clutching them.

Not only Bai Chen, but wherever his mental energy extended, except for the young warrior beside him, there were no survivors.

Remembering those familiar and unfamiliar, yet once lively faces, Bai Xiaoyu's mind went blank.

The Little Prince and Little Bai quietly accompanied him, not uttering a word.

At that moment, drops of water began to fall, followed by the young warrior's wailing cry, and then a downpour began.

This heavy rain seemed to mourn all those who had sacrificed in this great battle.

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