Chapter 852: Chapter 852
The three major cosmic-level civilizations of the explored universe each have their own characteristics.
The Rebirth Empire is the oldest of them, with the most tortuous development history. It has undergone a grand historical trajectory spanning thirty thousand years, experiencing suppression by rebellion forces back to a planet after expanding from stars to star systems, and ultimately surging forward to become a cosmic-level civilization. The name "Rebirth Empire" originates from this experience.
It is precisely because of this phoenix-like rebirth that the Rebirth Empire places immense importance on its traditions.
The Supernova Battle Group is the youngest and most spirited among them. It originated from a battle group organization during the era of great interstellar expansion and transformed into a massive cosmic-level civilization through daring and tenacity in the chaos.
Blood and fire deeply ingrained in the DNA of the Supernova Battle Group. Even today, it remains a civilization that venerates bravery and military achievements, possessing the most Dominators and Super Supremes among the three cosmic-level civilizations.
Compared to the other two civilizations, Titan Industry appears much more refined, at least in the eyes of the vast majority of civilizations in the Star Sea.
Titan Industry was born of interstellar trade. During the chaotic era of the great interstellar expansion, some idealists formed the Titan Industry Alliance to serve other civilizations embroiled in war. In the end, those participating civilizations reaped little, while Titan Industry rose with its solid technology and formidable finance, successfully attracting more and more civilizations to join until it became a civilizational collective.
Their past experiences have caused Titan Industry to emphasize technology and rules. In its expansion, Titan Industry prefers economic control rather than military annexation.
Among the three major cosmic-level civilizations, Titan Industry has the fewest advanced combat forces. But never underestimate Titan Industry for this, as it possesses the most money, the most Cosmic Treasures, the most advanced warships, the most abundant weapons capable of killing Dominators and even Super Supremes, and the largest network of relationships. The headquarters of Eternal Investment, the wealthiest in the explored universe, is located within Titan Industry.
Money isn't everything, but money really has power!
After receiving a secret message from a Painter's commissioner, Titan Industry swiftly dispatched a highly targeted team to capture Bai Fu—
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Among these four Super Supremes, two are just a step away from their third Divine Transformation, excelling in Illusion Technique and explosive output. The remaining two Super Supremes specialize in imprisonment and serve as a special support-type Mechanic, both experts in group tactics.
Although the seven Dominators might not be formidable in a one-on-one fight, they each possess Divine Skills in ambushing.
The two Cosmic Treasures they brought are the [Lost Home], which integrates a plethora of bewildering methods, and the [Titan Holy Shield], capable of forming a powerful Shield!
Titan Industry is fully confident that this combination punch will allow them to quietly take out Demetri and capture Bai Fu.
Initially, they planned to deploy more personnel, but in order to avoid direct conflict with the Imperial side, they could only act during the window when Bai Fu had just left Imperial territory and hadn't arrived at the Ancestral Origin Star.
This window is short because the Empire has constructed a Star Gate on Ulysses Star, significantly shortening Bai Fu's travel time between the Ancestral Origin Star and the Empire.
The urgent timeframe didn't allow Titan Industry to gather more forces. The current deployment represents the strongest combat power they can assemble at short notice.
Nonetheless, it is sufficient!
The Mechanical Martial Saint Lei Mingdao, the team leader, pulled his hands forward from his waist, instantly drawing two energy long knives surrounded by thunder.
Electric light pierced the starry sky, penetrating the composite illusion woven by Lost, and illuminated the spaceship Bai Fu was aboard.
"They're here! This is... Lei Mingdao? People from Titan Industry!"
Demetri immediately recognized the ambushers. His already grim expression became even grimmer in an instant.
When a cosmic-level civilization acts personally, it's far more terrifying than any secret organization.
The only good news is that, despite being surrounded, Bai Fu can still reach out to the external world.
With the Empire receiving the message, they will definitely negotiate with Titan Industry immediately.
If negotiations go smoothly, they still have a chance to survive.
If negotiations fail, how long they can survive will depend on how many people Titan Industry has actually deployed.
"One, two, three... four!"
Demetri was dumbfounded.
He saw four familiar faces at a glance.
Although he has grown considerably stronger compared to before, he knows very well that this level of improvement isn't enough to handle the joint surprise attack from these well-prepared and unscrupulous Old Men.
Furthermore, aside from these four Old Men, Titan Industry has dispatched several Dominators.
Bai Fu's power is formidable, even capable of directly opposing Super Supreme Level True Spirit Summoning Beasts, but Titan Industry's seven Dominators are no pushovers either. If they strike together...
Desperate, Demetri internally cursed the undercover agent who leaked the information more times than he could count.
Just when the Empire is about to rise on the momentum, a traitor threatens to bring it crashing down. As a pure-blooded Imperial, Demetri is furious.
Unfortunately, no amount of cursing can change the situation now.
All he can do is quickly find Bai Fu and inform her of his discovery.
At this point, he no longer expects to defeat the ambushers or break through the tight encirclement. They can only try to survive and see if any turning points arise from the Empire's side.