The Seventh Base

Capítulo 1189: Chapter 234: City of Freedom

Emperor River, the known central star system of the Universe.

Many splendid civilizations once emerged here, and to this day, Emperor River still hosts numerous Advanced Civilization Stars.

Superpowers like the star domain controlled by Lin, Saint Tiya Star Domain, Odyssey Star Domain, and Coriade Star Domain are all located in Emperor River.

During the Empire era, this place was also the heart of the Empire.

In the era of turmoil following the Empire’s collapse, Emperor River was the most impacted. Countless civilizations were destroyed, many planets rose, evolving into today’s Emperor River with various powerful forces, yet no single force has been able to unify Emperor River, resulting in its current state of division.

The O’Brian Republic Leader and the Kales Empire monarch have grand strategies, but they only govern the vast star domains beyond Emperor River, as the top forces in Emperor River did not contend with them.

Even today, those forces still dare not meddle with the star domains of Emperor River.

The major star domains in Emperor River have long been divided. Even the star domains not under governance are not to be plundered, or they will be collectively attacked.

Various forces are only constantly probing, deploying their power in those ungoverned star domains, thus their agents in these star domains.

Even if friction occurs, it’s always agent wars, they generally won’t intervene personally.

Asa Star Domain is such a place.

Asa Star Domain is also known as the Cosmic Center; during the Empire era, Asa Star Domain was the most prosperous area economically.

In the era following the collapse of the Empire, multiple wars erupted around Asa Star Domain, yet none could determine its jurisdiction.

To this day, Asa Star Domain still lacks an actual ruler, remaining in a fragmented condition where every top force has its layout in Asa Star Domain.

At the center of Asa Star Domain, the largest planet, Asgard Star, is also known as the ‘City of Freedom.’

In this City of Freedom, trade remains as flourishing as ever, with trade exchanges between various planets; because it is ownerless, no taxes are required.

Although no one controls it, chaos and warfare have not destroyed the prosperity of the City of Freedom. After the chaos of the past, numerous forces emerged in Asgard, including those established by the locals of Asgard, maintaining the order and protecting the interests of the planet.

If someone initiates warfare here, they will face a collective attack.

Of course, this order is relative; without government, some chaos is inevitable. Many frictions are ignored by the major forces as long as they don’t threaten the entire planet’s order.

This situation is exceptionally unique in the entire Universe, possibly due to its glorious history causing this unique situation.

The headquarters of Imperial First Bank is located in this ‘City of Freedom.’

The Church has established a second headquarters in Asgard, with two Red-clothed Archbishops present.

This demonstrates the level of prosperity in Asgard, furthermore, many top forces of Emperor River have their presence on Asgard Star.

In the sky above City of Freedom, starships are continually crossing, with its level of prosperity surpassing that of the Republic Capital Star.

The City of Freedom is the hub of Emperor River, as well as the trade center of Emperor River.

At this moment, inside a starship in the sky.

Gaia and the host arrived here.

“Didn’t expect Asgard to still be so prosperous after hundreds of years.” Gaia remarked.

On the way here, Xu Mo had roughly understood what kind of place this City of Freedom was.

“So what shall we do next?” Xu Mo asked.

“It’s you, not us.” Gaia looked at Xu Mo and said, “I’m sensitive here, and here, no one will recognize you.”

The host can freely change appearance, plus Xu Mo’s true self is still cultivating in Mystic God Temple, hence, no one would recognize him.

“What should I do then?” Xu Mo asked.

“Of course, find someone. Now I will connect your spiritual power and let you see some of their data.” Gaia said, the host nodded, and then the two connected their spiritual power.

It didn’t take long for a portion of memory to appear in Xu Mo’s mind.

“Fred?” Xu Mo said.

“Yes.” Gaia nodded, “Fred is the head of the Super Base Plan. The personnel selected for this plan are from the Empire’s research center, and their identities have always been confidential, unknowable to the outside world. Besides the ones responsible for research, even people from Lin are unaware. That’s why they escaped a disaster.”

Empire highly values researchers, keeping the identities of top researchers secret was standard procedure, which also served as a protection for them.

They were dispatched to conduct experimental deployments, thus were spared after the Empire’s collapse.

In today’s world, probably only Gaia knows of their existence.

“Their last known location was on Asgard Star, but I don’t know where exactly now. Furthermore, their attitude towards the Empire is unknown after its collapse. Hundreds of years have passed; anything could happen, especially when they were executing the Empire’s mission, and the Empire no longer exists, naturally, no one could control them.”

Gaia said, “Therefore, even if I appear before them, it’s not necessarily useful.”

Xu Mo nodded, people are prone to change; especially after the Empire’s collapse, they had no obligation to be loyal to the Empire’s successors. Everyone during the Empire era was free, and those researchers now have their own lives, hence it’s impossible to know what attitude they would hold towards him.

“Another issue is, although their identities were kept secret back then and very few people know them, there’s still some risk. So I suspect they would have changed their names. Asgard is vast, and finding him would be difficult. I have no idea what’s become of them now,” Mr. Gaia continued.

Xu Mo had a peculiar expression. A few years ago, the mission was to find Gaia in the Abyss.

Now, it’s to find someone again.

This time, it’s to find Fred.

However, the team led by Fred was the one executing the ‘Super Base Project.’ These people were the Empire’s top scientific researchers of their era. If they could be located and convinced to join his team,

the base could achieve breakthrough developments.

The time for technological explosion would be drastically reduced, launching an assault towards advanced civilization at the fastest speed.

This is also why various forces desire Gaia. He is reputed as the Emperor’s housekeeper, knowing many of the Empire’s core secrets.

Even people from the Lin clan are eager to have him.

“What identity should I use to approach Fred?” Xu Mo asked.

“Of course, as the descendant of the Emperor,” Gaia said as a matter of fact, looking at him.

Xu Mo: “…”

It seems that he couldn’t shake off this doppelgänger identity.

Son-in-law turning into a son??

It does make sense, as he is technically half a son.

This way, it has nothing to do with Zero at all.

It’s foreseeable that even if his identity is exposed in the future, he would take the blame for Zero.

Who made him a freeloader?

Taking the blame it is, we’re all family.

“Lin Shou has already affirmed your identity. If he finds out we tricked him together, Lin Shou’s temper isn’t great…” Gaia said with a smile. “Announce it only when the day comes that you can defeat Lin Shou, then it won’t matter.”

Xu Mo showed an ‘I understand’ expression. When he can defeat Lin Shou, what danger will Zero possibly have?

In this universe, there are probably not many that could defeat him.

“I’m heading down,” Xu Mo said.

“Be careful, Fred’s current attitude is unpredictable. If people’s hearts change, it’s possible they’ll turn against you, so it’s always good to take precautions,” Gaia reminded. “Stay in contact.”

“Mr. Gaia, if I die, the Emperor would have ‘no heirs,’” Xu Mo humorously threatened.

“It’s alright, there’s always the true self,” Gaia replied.

Xu Mo: “…”

Cold-blooded.

The starship’s hatch opened, Xu Mo, donned in an armor suit, plummeted straight down.

Asgard, City of Freedom.

Skyscrapers were lined up, starships and flying devices were ubiquitous in the sky, along with others donning armor just like him and mechas traversing around, countless skyscrapers below twinkling with energy light, imbued with a sense of futuristic magic.

Xu Mo soared through the skies over Asgard at high speeds, spotting a sea at the center of Asgard city, both shores of unrivaled splendor, fortresses rising from the sea like a fantasy metropolis, with a conical structure on the coast reaching above the clouds.

Magic City?

There is some resemblance, but this place is far more magnificent and magical, like a futuristic sci-fi version of Magic City.

A crashing sound emerged from below, and a colossal warship surfaced from the sea’s midsection, presenting a powerful visual impact.

Xu Mo continued forward, descending on the rooftop of a building by the sea, standing on the terrace watching the scene when evening enveloped Asgard, dazzling and spectacular.

Asgard, City of Freedom, is the most fulfilling planet for Xu Mo’s imagination of the future he has seen so far. This feeling gave Xu Mo a dreamlike sensation, as if he was traversing through time.

However, Xu Mo quickly remembered that he still had a task at hand. He wasn’t in Asgard to sightsee; he needed to find someone.

He pondered, if he were Fred, after the Empire’s collapse, what would he do upon arriving in Asgard?

With Fred and their team’s abilities, achieving whatever they wanted shouldn’t be difficult, it just depends on their own willingness.

Firstly, Fred chose the City of Freedom instead of joining any major power, likely because they didn’t want to be controlled anymore.

Secondly, as a scientific researcher, it would be hard to leave their profession behind, right?

Top-notch researchers have personal aspirations, they aspire for scientific breakthroughs and creations, hence, they’re unlikely to opt for seclusion, meaning Fred and his team probably aren’t unknown figures in Asgard.

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