Chapter 1630: This is a trap!
At the agreed time and place, both sides can only bring less than three thousand interstellar warships to the meeting place. The rest of the legion fleets of both sides must remain at their current stationed positions and cannot make any rash moves.
In the current situation, both sides are keeping a close eye on each other.
Therefore, large-scale military mobilizations are bound to attract the attention of the other side.
In this way, the entire meeting and consultation process was finalized.
Next, everyone began to pay attention to whether this meeting could quell the conflict between the Mahas Star Empire and the Wyvern Star Empire.
The more than twenty hours of waiting were undoubtedly agonizing for the high command of the Majas interstellar empire.
Countless people are losing sleep and appetite, anxiously awaiting the latest news.
Soon, news arrived that the personal guard fleet of the Seventh Prince Maddox had set sail for that shattered universe to meet with the Dragon Emperor.
Meanwhile, on the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire side, the Emperor's personal guard fleet, which included the Xiaolong Emperor, also set off.
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Gray Gem Universe.
This was originally an interstellar civilization universe at the T5 level, but after being invaded by the Devouring Civilization, it was gradually devoured and absorbed by the Order, eventually losing all its energy, leading to the destruction of the cosmic order and its eventual shattering.
It has become the 'broken universe' we see today.
There are no stars, no complete planets, and no signs of life.
Everywhere seemed desolate.
Zhao Chen stood by the porthole, looking at the scene outside.
Although he had learned about the broken universe from some of the images.
But this was his first time here.
Only by truly staying here can one feel the desolation of this place.
It's hard to believe that this place was once a thriving universe.
“I really can’t imagine what the Dragon Star Empire universe would look like...” the vice-captain said solemnly from the side.
Zhao Chen looked at the young woman and said with a smile, "Don't worry."
Our Dragon Star Empire universe will never become like this.
Zhao Chen also made a silent vow in his heart.
"Your Majesty, isn't it a bit risky for you to come in person this time?" The vice-captain couldn't help but look at Zhao Chen with concern.
"What's so risky about this?" Zhao Chen sat back on his throne and shrugged.
The vice-captain stood beside Zhao Chen and said, "This incident involving the Mahas Star Empire has a strange feel to it from the very beginning."
I have a feeling that there's some huge conspiracy behind this.
Actually, you could have delegated this meeting to someone else; you could have come yourself...”
"How can I know who the big shot is behind this incident if I don't come here in person?" Zhao Chen smiled slightly, but a cold glint was hidden in his smile.
"Report: A space legion fleet has been spotted ahead. The enemy has openly identified themselves and their identities have been confirmed as the personal guard fleet of Mados, the seventh prince of the Majas interstellar empire," the bridge officer reported.
Soon after, the sergeant reported, "The other party has sent a message requesting video communication."
"Bring them in," Zhao Chen said calmly.
"yes."
Soon, a somewhat blurry video window appeared.
Because of the broken universe, many things are affected here, including quantum communication.
While it may not involve complete intervention, this ambiguity can arise.
But you can still roughly make out that the person opposite you is a Majas dressed in fancy clothes.
"Hello, Your Excellency Emperor Xiaolong."
I am Mados, the seventh prince of the Majas Interstellar Empire. It is an honor to meet you here.
I am deeply sorry for some of the things that happened within our country.
I am deeply saddened by the current situation; but I must say, this is not the outcome we, the Mehran interstellar empire, wished to see.
We have absolutely no intention of declaring war on the Dragon Star Empire.
Therefore, we hope to have a friendly exchange here, resolve our misunderstandings, and properly handle this matter.
To avoid unnecessary conflict.
I think that's an outcome neither side wants to see.
Judging from the current attitude of the Seventh Prince Mados, he seems quite sincere.
"So, how do you intend to negotiate?" Zhao Chen asked calmly.
"Follow the agreed-upon procedure."
We will each send one starship shuttle to dock in the central area; the rest of the combat starships are not allowed to enter this area.
Negotiators from both sides conducted their negotiations aboard the docked interstellar shuttles.
As the leaders of both sides, we must also attend.
"Does Your Majesty have any objections?" Seventh Prince Mados looked at Emperor Xiaolong with a sincere expression.
"No, we'll do it your way," Zhao Chen said calmly.
"OK.
Looking forward to meeting with the Dragon Emperor.
Regardless of how this matter is ultimately resolved, we bear an inescapable responsibility for the fact that such an incident occurred within the territory of our Majas Interstellar Empire.
"I will apologize to you in person," said the Seventh Prince Maddox very sincerely.
Communication ended.
Zhao Chen stood up, a slight smile playing on his lips: "I'd like to see what these people are really up to."
Soon, the two interstellar fleets were anchored at a certain distance apart. It is worth noting that all these interstellar warships had their bows facing outwards, and all their weapon cannons were pointing outwards.
It is a retractable weapon, and all of them are in the closed state.
After that, all the engines of the interstellar warships were shut down, leaving them in a hovering state.
This is to prevent any misunderstandings from occurring during the meeting between the two leaders.
Then each side sent one interstellar shuttle to approach.
Before the two interstellar shuttles docked, each side released small drones to scan the other's shuttle hull.
This method is also to prevent the other side from having any threatening weapons inside their interstellar shuttle.
This scanning method ensures security.
The whole process went very smoothly.
The two interstellar shuttles docked in the middle.
The gate between the two interstellar shuttles opened.
Zhao Chen raised his head and looked at the other side of the gate.
There are ten people on each side.
However, in reality, only five people from Zhao Chen's side participated in this meeting.
The other five were the bodyguards led by the Leopard Woman.
"Greetings, Your Majesty Emperor Xiaolong." The Mahas man standing in the middle of the crowd greeted him.
This person is Mados, the seventh prince of the Mahas Interstellar Empire, and the current de facto ruler of the Mahas Interstellar Empire.
"Hello." Zhao Chen simply nodded slightly.
Under normal circumstances, such an attitude would obviously cause controversy, but in the current situation, Emperor Xiaolong's attitude is actually acceptable.
"First of all, on behalf of the Mahas Interstellar Empire, I would like to express my deepest condolences for the attack on the delegation of the Wyvern Interstellar Empire that occurred within the Mahas Interstellar Empire."
We are willing to pay the highest possible compensation to those who were killed.
"Personally, I will also pay each of their family members a pension of 100,000 crystal coins," the Seventh Prince Mados said sincerely. "This compensation is what I should do."
Regardless of whether my brother did it or not.
I will pay all of these compensation payments.
The seventh prince, Maddox, was very sincere at this moment.
Zhao Chen said coldly, "If your brother is the mastermind behind this incident, how would you handle it?"
The seventh prince, Maddox, clearly hesitated for a long time.
He clenched his fist, as if he had made a decision, and said, "If there is conclusive evidence that my brother was responsible for the attack on the Dragon Star Empire delegation..."
"Then I will agree to any solution proposed by the Dragon Star Empire."
"Including handing your brother over to us for trial?" Zhao Chen squinted at the Seventh Prince, Mados.
"Yes.
"If my brother did all this, I won't protect him just because he's my older brother, a member of the royal family of the Maihas Interstellar Empire, and the future heir to the empire," the Seventh Prince Mados said earnestly.
Zhao Chen did not speak again.
Next came the negotiation process, with a table placed between the two sides.
Negotiators from both sides began negotiations at this point.
The content of the negotiations and consultations is how to handle the current situation.
The idea of the negotiators from the Mehros Interstellar Empire was to first ensure a peaceful situation between the two empires and prevent war from breaking out.
Secondly, the Maihas Interstellar Empire guarantees to investigate this matter thoroughly and provide an explanation to the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire.
The most important argument was that the Dragon Star Empire should refrain from using force and give them time to handle the matter.
The meaning of the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire is very simple: I may affect your Mahas Interstellar Empire, but we, the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire, will still send a legion fleet, and this time it will be a legion fleet group, with nearly 500,000 interstellar warships.
At the same time, anyone connected to this matter will be arrested within the Mehran Interstellar Empire.
The previous agreement with the Fourth Prince is completely null and void. This time, the Dragon Star Empire has unlimited jurisdiction.
That means if this matter is related to your emperor, then we even have the right to arrest your emperor directly.
Regarding this stringent requirement.
The Mehsa Star Empire naturally wouldn't agree easily, and the two sides went back and forth on this point, hoping to get the conditions they wanted.
The whole process dragged on for more than ten minutes.
Zhao Chen stood up impatiently and said coldly, "Since you have no sincerity in negotiating..."
Then there's no need to discuss this further here.
After saying that, Zhao Chen turned around.
"Wait a minute." The Seventh Prince Mados suddenly called out to Zhao Chen.
Seventh Prince Mados stared at Zhao Chen's retreating figure and said, "Your Majesty Emperor Xiaolong, can't you give us a little time?"
"Time?" Zhao Chen smiled coldly: "I've given you time."
But you didn't give me the answer I wanted.
Now, we'll do it ourselves.
The Seventh Prince Maddox's expression turned cold at this moment, and he said in a deep voice, "Hehehe."
Your Majesty is being far too arrogant and domineering.
"Does your Dragonflight Interstellar Empire really believe itself to be invincible across all universes?"
The atmosphere inside the cabin started to feel off.
Zhao Chen turned around with interest and looked at the Seventh Prince Mados opposite him. He smiled and said, "Bullying others by relying on your power?"
I don't usually like this word.
But this time, when dealing with your Majas interstellar empire, I'm going to take advantage of your power and bully you.
As for whether our Xiaolong Interstellar Empire is invincible, I cannot guarantee that.
But dealing with your entire Mehsa Star Empire is more than enough.
If you don't believe me, you can try it.
beep beep beep
Just then, Zhao Chen's handheld terminal began flashing a red light.
That was an emergency contact signal.
"Something's wrong! The enemy's starship is making a sudden move!" At this moment, a female guard who had been observing the situation outside shouted.
At the same time, a beam of light was projected from the handheld terminal on Zhao Chen's wrist; it was Xiong Xiangxiang, the deputy commander of the Xiaolong Royal Guard Fleet.
"Your Majesty, retreat immediately!"
This is a trap.
We've detected a large number of unidentified interstellar fleets nearby, and they're heading our way!
Just as Xiong Xiangxiang was giving her report.
Suddenly, the Seventh Prince Mados on the opposite side charged towards Zhao Chen.
Originally, there should have been an energy barrier separating the two sides at the docking point of the two interstellar shuttles.
However, for some reason, the Seventh Prince Mados did not react at all when his body collided with this energy barrier.
The Seventh Prince Mados was incredibly fast. He swung his fist at Zhao Chen, and two steel blades were revealed on his fist!
Upon seeing this, the Leopard Woman, Zhao Chen's personal guard, activated her individual star shield almost immediately to protect Zhao Chen.
But something even more unexpected happened.
The seventh prince, Maddox, with his steel blade, arms, and body, completely ignored the Star Shield and continued to attack the leopard woman who was protecting Zhao Chen.
Judging from the current situation, it looked like the steel blade was about to pierce the throat of the leopard woman, a bodyguard.
But the next second, a hand grabbed the steel-bladed fist with lightning speed.
Then, a military boot slammed down on the head of the seventh prince, Maddox, slamming his head into the floor, causing the floor to cave in.
Almost no one could clearly see the movements of this Dragon Emperor.
Meanwhile, the nine people who came with the Seventh Prince Mados also surrounded Zhao Chen in a fan shape, each using their own methods to attack him.
Some had blades springing out of their arms, while others swelled up halfway, resembling half-orcs.
Some of their bodies had become covered in some kind of scales.
These nine people had only one goal in their eyes at this moment: the Dragon Emperor Zhao Chen in front of them!