Su Chen was unaware that he had been branded a traitor, but even if he knew, he wouldn't care.
At the Milky Way crossing, with Ju Ling there, Su Chen was at ease.
Should Ju Ling fail, she would surely seek other allies.
Su Chen's concern lay in a new message from Spy No. 2: the Rota Empire's Imperial Star had seemingly burst through the Milky Way's overflow area!
This was no small matter. An empire with an Imperial Star differed greatly from one without.
Without the Imperial Star, the Red Alert Empire's actions faced little obstruction. However, if the Imperial Star were present, like with the Feathered Warbler Empire, fleets would emerge to confront them.
The trouble with the Feathered Warbler Empire was unresolved; transmitting messages back would take time.
"How damaged is the Rota Empire's Imperial Star?" Su Chen inquired.
"The details are unclear, but the situation seems dire. The first thing Rota Star did after breaking free from the Milky Way's overflow was to report to human high-ranking officials. The Human Peacekeeping Operations Group is very concerned; they were among the first to know. I learned this from my mentor's slip of the tongue."
No worries about his disguise ability being exposed, Spy No. 2's infiltration was smooth, quickly rising to an Intermediate Mentor.
He was now on a desolate planet near the Milky Way center, within the Rota Empire's jurisdiction, a division of the Human Peacekeeping Operations Group.
Here, he saw many powerhouses, including an eighth-order Large Galaxy powerhouse. The number of Large Galaxy-level powerhouses was significant.
"True to the Human Peacekeeping Operations Group's reputation, even without their past strength, they're formidable," sighed Su Chen. With the Red Alert Empire's current strength, provoking the Rota and Feathered Warbler Empires was troublesome enough, let alone involving the Human Peacekeeping Operations Group.
If Spy No. 2 could infiltrate their highest ranks, perhaps the organization could become an ally.
Su Chen marked the planet where the Human Peacekeeping Operations Group was based, instructing his subordinates to recognize its significance. In case of an attack, they were to disregard this planet.
Su Chen promptly shared the news about the Rota Empire's Imperial Star with his subordinates, especially Ju Ling, who was battling General Paris. This information was crucial for her.
The Red Alert Empire's expansion was nearing the Milky Way's core, possibly encountering Rota Star soon.
Not just Ju Ling, but General Paris also received the news: the Imperial Star had finally made contact!
"Ceasefire, return to defend," ordered General Paris. The safety of the Imperial Star was paramount.
Unwilling to fight, Ju Ling seized the opportunity.
"Full speed ahead, seize the crossing!"
Faced with this aggressive assault, General Paris was baffled. Despite the battle's intensity, Ju Ling showed no remorse.
Unknown to him, most of the mechas and fighter jets were controlled by Alice, with few manually operated. These losses were negligible for Ju Ling.
Now, with the Red Alert Empire's territory spanning nearly a tenth of the Milky Way, manpower was strained. Earth's population was scarce; dozens of star systems might lack a single Earthling.
With Earthlings insufficient, Earth's mutant beasts, mutants, and even Lunar people began entering the empire's high ranks.
Previously unthinkable, witnessing the universe's vastness shifted Earthlings' consciousness. Their past conflicts seemed like mere infighting compared to the vast world outside. Earth was minuscule.
Thus, they were allowed into the empire's middle and high ranks. Representatives like Beast Emperor Dahua and the Mutant Emperor joined the high ranks, possessing identities but no real power.
The sight of a mutant or beast issuing orders was peculiar.
Yet, such scenes were common across the empire. They had to undergo Alice's command training and earn her approval before officially becoming officers.
With Red Alert World's help, selecting a competent commander was feasible.
All residents knew Red Alert World was a path to pinnacle success. They witnessed gaming legends becoming formidable commanders.
To promote Red Alert World, Su Chen made videos of these legends' achievements, circulating them on every inhabited planet under the empire, showcasing their incredible transformations.
Those hesitant about Red Alert World regretted their decision and joined, becoming inseparable from it.
General Paris returned to his base, heading straight to a room housing an interstellar communication device.
"I am General Paris, guarding the Milky Way's second crossing. I need to contact His Majesty," Paris spoke steadily.
After a while, a fuzzy voice responded: "General Paris, Rota Star has just left the Milky Way overflow area. The Imperial Star is unstable; His Majesty can't contact you now."
Paris's expression darkened, understanding the Imperial Star's precarious state. His Majesty's preoccupation was justified.
But his situation demanded support!
Sensing his distress, the Zerg launched a fierce counterattack, overwhelming even for his ten fleets.
"Please inform His Majesty that the Milky Way crossing is in peril. I may not hold out long. We need reinforcements."
After speaking, Paris took a deep breath, turning to his deputy, "This time, I take action personally!"
The deputy was shocked. Paris's involvement signified a desperate last stand, yet they hadn't deployed the Tree Branch Fleet. Why would the General intervene now?
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