Chapter 312: It turns out that I got involved by misunderstanding
Divide the Star Abyss Empire?
To be honest, Li Ming was also shocked by the weight of these words.
Even as a veteran actor, he couldn't help but pause slightly, causing quite a stir in his heart.
But at the same time, I also felt vigilant in my heart. Although this statement may be suspected of bragging, there must be a certain amount of confidence in throwing out such a bombshell right from the start.
He quickly collected his emotions and did not follow the other person's topic. Instead, he calmly unbuttoned his clothes.
He sat down casually and pointed to the chair on the other side: "Sir, please sit down. What do you call me?"
Blackbeard was slightly surprised, but didn't say much. He walked to the chair, sat down, and then rubbed his chin and picked up his beard, "You can call me, Blackbeard."
As the words "carve up the Xingyuan Empire" were spoken, there was a sense of power that was forced to go away, which was resolved by Qinglong.
Obviously, this star-casting mechanic does not like this feeling of being suppressed.
Seeing the other party's actions, Li Ming was slightly startled, as if a thunderbolt flashed through his mind, and he suddenly remembered the guide that Old Wu once said.
"Not tall, half hunched over, with stubble all over his face. He likes to rub his beard whenever he has nothing to do..."
The driving force behind the scenes?
Realizing this, Li Ming became increasingly vigilant. According to the known information currently available, the strength of the promoters behind the scenes must be quite high.
He even had the urge to put on the Tanwei directly, but he didn't know the other party's purpose yet, so doing so would be tantamount to showing cowardice.
At the same time, the words "carve up the Star Abyss Empire" were also shining brightly in his mind. This was the ultimate goal of this guy or this group of people.
At this moment, he thought a lot. As a veteran empire, the Xingyuan Empire can definitely be called the interstellar hegemon.
The strength, foundation and influence are all unparalleled.
Wanting to carve up this empire is not a matter of words, and this sowing discord should only be a small part of the overall plan.
Even so, it took decades or even longer.
Li Ming was not tempted by this illusory big cake. He was surprised that the other party actually invited him to join the whole big plan.
He himself felt very surprised. In any case, he had ruined the other party's plan and moved away the core ruins.
It’s okay if you’re not angry, but you’re here to offer an olive branch. For such a big plan, can you recruit people so casually?
Various thoughts ran through his mind. After confirming the identity of the other party, the amount of information derived was so great that Li Ming had to sort it out a little, but his expression remained unchanged and he said calmly:
"I thought I wouldn't see you this time."
"Haha..." Blackbeard laughed. In his understanding, Qinglong had completely penetrated their plan this time, so he spoke very casually:
"Your Majesty's methods have reached this point. If I don't show up yet, it would be too arrogant. Arrogance is not a good thing."
What did they think I had done?
Li Ming remained calm and said with a smile: "If I can't stand on the stage, how can I compare with you."
"I'm so humbled."
Blackbeard shook his head. After a brief exchange of greetings, he simply said directly: "Your Excellency has shown his strength and means and handed over the certificate of investment. We welcome the joining of a star-casting mechanic,"
Li Ming's eyes moved slightly, showing that he could understand his own strength and means, when he would accept the certificate...
Hmm...could it be Gabriel?
Li Ming's heart skipped a beat. This guy directly believed that it was Gabriel who I killed. He also thought that I killed Gabriel in order to get a certificate?
The thoughts in his mind were like lightning. If you think about it in reverse, it means that the other party thinks that I have known about their existence for a long time and have been planning to join, so I accepted the certificate.
Otherwise the idea makes no sense at all.
So why does he think so?
Li Ming himself was a little confused. He had indeed known for a long time that someone was behind this, and he had found many clues.
But that's all. At most, a little push would not cause the other party to have this illusion, right?
No, it seems that I got distracted.
Li Ming's eyes narrowed slightly and he thought to himself, everything he did was carried out according to his own plan and changed according to the situation.
At the beginning, his strength was not enough, so he went into hibernation temporarily, trying his best to improve his strength. He traveled back and forth to the Land of Stars, and the Torch Organization came here again.
As the executor himself, of course he can't feel anything, but that's not the case in the eyes of others.
No one thinks that his mecha was built overnight, and no one thinks that his star-casting mechanics can be achieved in a short time. This requires a long time to accumulate.
In other words, the methods and strength he has revealed now have made insiders equate him with the original Qinglong.
Ever since he emerged in the Land of Stars, he has been an extremely powerful star-casting mechanic, but he has always been hidden.
And this raises a derivative question. Since Qinglong is so powerful, why was he so low-key in the beginning?
There must be something else, a big plan!
Coupled with some coincidences, the person in front of me thought that he wanted to join in.
Li Ming felt that his guess was pretty accurate, and he also realized that what he had done might have puzzled many people.
Blackbeard can think of a reasonable motive, but others who don't know the inside story can't figure it out even if they try hard.
Qinglong has been hiding for so long, what exactly does he want to do?
But this misunderstanding seems to be quite good. Blackbeard didn't care about Qinglong's silence and just said: "Is it surprising?"
Li Ming smiled and continued following the other person's words: "It's indeed a bit surprising, it seems... too simple."
"Haha..." Blackbeard grinned, "Is it easy? To be able to defeat two S-class life forms, take An Ye into account, and still escape unscathed, is it easy?"
"If you want to ask An Ye to take action, the price you have to pay is not small. You are asking for prostitution for nothing."
"If you say this is very simple, then even I am a little ashamed."
Li Ming knocked on the table and kept smiling politely, "Yes, I tried my best, but in the end only one person came. With just such a sentence, don't you look down on me too much?"
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Blackbeard's face froze slightly, as if he didn't expect the other party to say that, but quickly restrained himself, shook his head and explained:
"Currently, I am responsible for the phased plan of the core ruins. If you intervene in this matter, I will naturally be the one to do it."
At the end, he added a meaningful sentence: "It's not that I don't pay attention to it, it's just that there are too many people coming, and I'm afraid to scare you."
"Oh?" Li Ming raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "I'm really curious, how many participants are there in such a big plan?"
"There are so many beyond imagination." Blackbeard said quietly, "There are more interstellar giants among them, the kind that even you and I have to look up to." "Even you and I have to look up to you?" Li Ming was not scared. Yeah, for the time being, this guy said it all by himself, so I took it as a boast.
"There shouldn't be many people like this."
"Indeed it's not much." Blackbeard was vague, then said in a deep voice: "Your Excellency has put a lot of effort into it. It has taken more than a year in total. Isn't that what you are doing right now? Why are you so hesitant? ”
"Yes, I do have this idea." Li Ming nodded, "But you should also understand that I am not joining to be a volunteer."
Hearing this, Blackbeard couldn't help but smile: "Of course it is. Once the Star Abyss Empire falls, it will definitely make us all eat a lot."
"Your Excellency may not have the opportunity to go further, become a master-level mechanic, and stand on the top of the stars."
There are very few master-level mechanics who need to reach the end of a branch line related to mechanics, or even innovate and create powerful technological creations.
"That one is too far. I don't know when it will be completed." Li Ming shook his head and refused to eat the cake.
Blackbeard was not angry when he heard this. He nodded and said: "You are right. As for the immediate benefits, don't you need A-level gene seeds? We will help you."
"The night itself can also facilitate this, but the waiting time may be longer than you think."
Li Ming nodded. An Ye told him about this at the beginning of the cooperation. He might not be able to handle it on his own. He, a star-casting mechanic, needs to show his face.
"I also want a planet as a base." Li Ming added, "Within the chaotic star gap."
"A planet?" Blackbeard raised his brows and agreed easily, "No problem, but it's impossible in an area that's too central."
"I still need your channels to help me complete some things." Li Ming further said.
Blackbeard frowned slightly, as if he was begging the other party to join, but Qinglong's request was not too excessive.
He nodded and said: "Yes, channels are shared, but you have to enjoy the convenience and help others."
Li Ming looked at the other party's expression and did not continue to raise conditions. Instead, he extended his hand and said, "Happy cooperation."
These conditions are neither painful nor itchy. If it goes further, the other party may not be able to agree.
"Happy cooperation." Blackbeard also stood up, and the two of them held their palms tightly together.
Then the atmosphere became obviously more relaxed, and Li Ming immediately asked: "Is it really feasible to carve up the Star Abyss Empire?"
"Or are we just gathering a large amount of strength for this reason?"
Blackbeard looked at him deeply and said, "Of course."
"The Star Abyss Empire is now rotten to the core. The conflicts between the three major factions have reached the point of incompatibility. The universe has been peaceful for many years. It is impossible for them to launch external wars to divert the conflicts. They can only continue to simmer until they implode."
"Not only that, the cake of the Star Abyss Empire has long been divided up. Every new force needs to tear off its own share from the cake of the older generation. The battle between the new factions and the old antiques is equally intense. ”
He said in a sad tone: "The lifespan of an evolved person is too long, and they occupy many things and never let go."
"Once there is an opportunity, internal and external troubles will occur, and collapse is imminent."
Li Ming listened thoughtfully, and it sounded very reasonable. It seemed that it was like this at the end of every civilization, even the feudal dynasty in his previous life.
But the problem is that this universe has extremely strong individual force to hold on to it.
Then, he asked: "Then what do I need to do next?"
"Just wait." Blackbeard said casually, "My original plan was to use the sublimated source crystal to provoke conflict between the two parties, but the death of Gabriel can achieve the same result, or even better."
Blackbeard made it very clear, "The Bloody Archduke is the nineteenth son of Prince Ryan, and the only grandson to receive the title of Grand Duke."
"Although Prince Ryan belongs to the royal line, due to their declining lineage, he relies on the support of the House of Lords to be granted the title of Grand Duke of Blood."
"Prince Costate, the father of Grand Duke Guya, is the younger brother of the Holy Emperor of Glory. Once the two of them fight, and the situation becomes incompatible, it will inevitably cause friction between the two factions."
"Of course, some push is needed."
Li Ming really didn't know much about the internal situation of the Xingyuan Empire. After a little thought, he roughly figured it out and said with a slight movement in his heart: "You guys should be more than just doing this, right?"
"Of course, we are exerting our strength in many places, you will know later." Blackbeard did not explain much, after all, Qinglong had just joined.
Li Ming nodded and asked: "Does our organization have a name? For example, the Anti-Star Society."
Blackbeard looked strange, shook his head and said: "There is no clear name."
"Is the Black Hole Palace one of ours?" Li Ming suddenly asked again.
"No, the Black Hole Palace is the Black Hole Palace." Blackbeard denied, "Let's exchange contact information first. At the moment, your contact person is only me. I will inform you when there are further plans."
Blackbeard just left without even bringing him into the group chat, which shows that this organization is quite loose.
In other words, he has not yet gained real trust and is a "peripheral" member. It has nothing to do with the strength he has shown. It is just a matter of trust.
It seems that the other party has dropped a bombshell, saying that they would carve up the Star Abyss Empire, but in fact it is not a secret.
These words may be mentioned by tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of living beings on an interstellar scale every day.
Moreover, it is impossible for something of this level to be planned secretly and completely hidden in the dark.
The situation where "after the Star Empire split, an organization suddenly emerged, claimed responsibility for the incident, and then caused interstellar shock" is simply impossible to happen.
The Star Abyss Empire is not without smart people. If it is really divided, it will definitely be an irresistible trend that is obvious and obvious.
So Blackbeard doesn't mind telling this matter, but the other party has no plans to reveal the real core action plan and other secrets.
"Divide the Star Abyss Empire...how many good things will we get."
Thoughts were intertwined in Li Ming's mind, but he couldn't help but feel a sense of expectation. Although it was just a cake, this cake was big and fragrant.
He originally wanted to ask the other party about the Titan Stone, but after thinking about it, he gave up. This was his core need. He didn't trust the other party very much and didn't want to be exposed for the time being.
Li Ming gathered his thoughts and shook his head. At present, he still wanted to obtain the A-level gene seeds as soon as possible.
With Qinglong's identity, he currently only has a mecha to support the scene. He can only be passively beaten, which is not enough.
(End of chapter)