The Seventh Base

Capítulo 1176: Chapter 222: The Journey Home

Three years passed quickly.

During these three years, Xu Mo was mostly cultivating in the Abyss, increasing his realm, strengthening his spiritual power, mastering the Divine Domain, comprehending Sword Technique, and enhancing Combat Skills.

Xu Mo’s Combat Power had made great progress compared to three years ago. If he were to fight Gao Mu again, he could crush his opponent.

Of course, Xu Mo no longer considered Gao Mu as his opponent. His next opponent was going to be Rodrigo.

Moreover, it wasn’t just about fighting Rodrigo; he aimed to kill him.

The time Gaia and Lin Shou had agreed upon had also arrived.

On this day, Xu Mo sensed Zero’s signal, clearly indicating that Master Qiong had brought Zero to Dark Star to pick them up.

However, he did not show up. For Lin Shou, Master Qiong still held a guarded heart; after all, they were not of the same path, especially with Zero around. Naturally, Master Qiong would be more vigilant.

Gaia proposed leaving to Lin Shou, and according to their agreement, Lin Shou did not obstruct this time.

School.

Gaia, Xu Mo, and Lin Shou were all present.

Children around were playing and laughing, creating a joyful atmosphere.

In three years, the school had expanded significantly, and Gaia was no longer the only teacher. A batch of new teachers had been nurtured. Due to the increase in students, many were not familiar with them.

“After you leave, what are your plans?” Lin Shou asked Gaia and Xu Mo.

“I haven’t decided yet; I’ll first see the changes in the outside world,” Gaia responded.

“I’m going back to the Mystic God Temple to kill Rodrigo,” Xu Mo said.

“That’s the way it should be,” Lin Shou replied with a smile. “If you want to return to the Abyss in the future, you’re welcome anytime. When the Abyss Corps sets out from the Abyss, perhaps we will have a chance to join forces. Xu Mo, don’t forget we’re family.”

“Thank you for taking care of me these three years,” Xu Mo did not answer directly. Lin Shou was somewhat eccentric but straightforward, never hiding his goals and not caring about others’ opinions.

As someone who dared to challenge the will of the Emperor, what would he fear in this world?

“With the Mystic God Temple, and both Qiong and Mr. Gaia around, I believe you will reach my level sooner or later. I’m looking forward to your growth,” Lin Shou said. “I won’t keep you then, go on.”

He also knew that Xu Mo and Gaia were eager to leave. Xu Mo had no direct answer, probably because he couldn’t provide one. Lin Shou didn’t mind. If they could join forces, they would; if not, the Abyss Corps would still venture out of the Abyss.

“Farewell,” Gaia nodded.

Xu Mo said no more, nodding to Lin Shou in appreciation for his guidance over the past three years, even though their stances might differ in the future.

Xu Mo glanced at Montis, saying, “General Montis, thank you for your care over these three years. Hope we meet again.”

Montis looked at Xu Mo, silent.

Unknowingly, they had spent three years together, training alongside each other.

From initial resentment to getting used to it now.

Xu Mo was improving, and he too had progressed over these three years.

Now that Xu Mo was leaving, he surprisingly…felt a bit uneasy.

Yet, Montis still scoffed coldly, ignoring Xu Mo, maintaining his aloof demeanor. Xu Mo laughed carefreely, then left with Gaia, soaring into the sky like rays of light.

“Where are Teacher Gaia and Brother Xu Mo going?”

Below, a child saw them leave and ran forward.

No goodbyes were said.

The future is long, the Universe is vast, and they do not know if there will be another meeting.

In the sky above Dark Star, a small starship hovered, its lights flashing in the dim space.

This starship resembled a large bird, with a flat and streamlined body.

At this moment, the hatch opened, and Xu Mo and Gaia entered the starship.

Inside the starship, Hera, Master Qiong, and Zero were present.

“Mom, Master Qiong,” Xu Mo called out crisply upon seeing Hera and Master Qiong, with a familiarity like a child returning home and warmly greeting his parents.

This made Hera pause, glancing at Xu Mo.

She highly suspected that Zero had been fooled by Xu Mo’s sweet talk, questioning whether Xu Mo was her real child. He called her ‘mom’ more affectionately than Zero, whom she raised.

Master Qiong glanced indifferently at Xu Mo, fully aware of Xu Mo’s personality type.

Old witch?

Ha!

Zero stepped forward, standing beside Xu Mo and examining him, as if ensuring Xu Mo hadn’t been harmed. Seeing Xu Mo unharmed, Hera became speechless, realizing Zero had been thoroughly swayed.

“Zero, did you miss me?” Xu Mo asked with a smile.

Zero glanced at him and secretly looked at Hera and Master Qiong.

The two directly ignored Xu Mo.

Hera stood up straight and walked towards Gaia, slightly bowing, showing great respect for Gaia, and said, “Mr. Gaia, you’ve worked hard all these years.”

“Miss Hera, you as well. You and Qiong have contributed more than I have,” Gaia responded. Hera and Master Qiong were tasked with protecting and raising Zero, and they raised Zero to adulthood, preserving the bloodline for His Majesty.

“Shall we sit first?” Xu Mo suggested.

Seeing both parties meet, Xu Mo felt somewhat emotional.

Gaia was renowned as the housekeeper of the former Emperor of the Empire, brain of the Empire, managing many Empire affairs, while Hera was the housekeeper of His Majesty the Emperor’s family, Master Qiong was the Guard Commander, and then there’s Zero.

This was a reunion of the internal and external aides and the successor.

This meeting was of significant importance.

Everyone sat down, and the starship set sail, heading outwards towards Dark Star.

Not long after, the starship broke free from the gravitational pull of the Abyss, jumping into outer space.

On the starship, the group talked, briefly mentioning some of their experiences and also talking about Xu Mo.

“Now, Xu Mo rules the Star Domain where the Empire’s Number Seven Star is located. Because that Star Domain is too far from the Empire’s center, it has even gradually been forgotten, and people in the Emperor River area and surrounding Star Domain have little interest.”

“Xu Mo has turned that area into a base, but the foundation is still too weak. Currently, the overall technological level there should be at an intermediate civilization level, but some advanced technology is at the upper level of intermediate civilization, though making further advances is quite difficult.”

“Additionally, he’s established some forces in the O’Brian Republic and built an interstellar fleet.”

Xu Mo quietly listened on the side, and upon hearing Hera’s words, his reaction was.

“???”

It’s normal for Hera to be aware of the situation on Byron Star, but how could she also be so well-informed about what he was doing in the O’Brian Republic?

He glanced at Zero, wondering if it was Zero who told Hera.

“They know on their own,” Zero, as if understanding Xu Mo’s thoughts, conveyed with a spiritual message.

“…” Xu Mo silently glanced at Master Qiong, who happened to look at him, causing Xu Mo to quickly avert his gaze.

The old witch is terrifying.

She shouldn’t know about his relationship with Sister Butterfly, right??

Xu Mo felt he was in constant danger.

“In that case, there already is a foundation,” Gaia nodded and said.

“Xu Mo,” at this moment, Hera looked at Xu Mo, “Now that you know Zero’s situation, we may need to borrow the power in your hands in the future, is there any problem?”

“Of course not.”

Xu Mo nodded, “Mom, you’re too polite, what’s mine is Zero’s.”

Yes! And vice versa, what Zero has is also his.

“Xu Mo, how is the power in your hands now?” Gaia asked, wanting to understand more specifically.

“Now, a large base has been established in the Star Domain centered on Byron Star. The entire Byron Star is like a base, able to produce military weapons, including interstellar battleships, but it can only produce intermediate interstellar battleships, and the production capacity is currently limited, but as time goes on, it will become stronger and stronger.”

Xu Mo said, “Additionally, we’ve established another base on Skull Star within the Republic, producing mecha and other weaponry equipment, focusing on the planets around the Chloe Star Province to sell weapons. Now, the war has spread to the O’Brian Republic, and the demand is very high, which is currently the source of funds.”

“As for the main military forces, there is currently an advanced battleship, a starship from the previous Cos Civilization found on Byron Star, and a fleet. The total number of large operational interstellar battleships from the two major bases is about more than three hundred.”

Gaia nodded, “While there is a foundation, the combat power is indeed too weak. In the interstellar war after the Empire collapsed, the top forces have at least several thousand interstellar battleships, and after years of recuperation and growth, each top-notch force, like the O’Brian Republic, Kales Empire, and the level of Saint Tiya Star, I estimate that the number of interstellar battleships they can directly field should be in the units of ten thousand, and this still refers to large starship battleships.”

Xu Mo nodded.

The foundations of these top forces are too deep.

For example, the O’Brian Republic, just Chloe Star alone has hundreds of billions of people. The entire Republic’s vast territory is endless, with countless people. After hundreds of years of development, once a decisive battle breaks out, it will be a universe-level war.

The force he controls, in front of these giants, is still insignificant, and as such, no one notices their existence.

In the interstellar, there are many forces with over a hundred warships. Such forces are still insignificant in front of behemoths like the Republic and Empire. If the Republic intends to destroy them, it would be easy.

Places like Skull Star, though hidden, survive only because they haven’t angered the Republic. If the O’Brian Republic decided to destroy the Skull Star Domain, that area simply couldn’t exist.

As of now, that place still isn’t worth the O’Brian Republic’s attention.

“That’s why we need Mr. Gaia,” Xu Mo was very ‘in-tune’ with the situation.

With the assistance of the brain of the Empire, it will bring about a qualitative change.

“Hmm,” Gaia nodded, “I’ll check it out first, and then further decide how to develop. But according to my guess, we should still start with the development of technology first, that’s the foundation. With the development of technology, it won’t just be individual power. At that time, I’ll need to step out once more.”

Xu Mo nodded. As the brain of the Empire and the one by His Majesty the Emperor’s side, Gaia should know a lot of the Empire’s secrets, which is one reason why all the forces are determined to get him.

In the deep space, the starship appears particularly small, yet the group on the starship is about to stir up a storm in the universe in the future.

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