Galaxy Domination Guide

Zang Murenqing watched the mother ship tearing through the sky, disappearing from view, and then looked down at Gang Naj's corpse, his face still filled with disbelief and confusion.

Xu Erli was still lost in the shock of Bai Zhongqi's departure and Gang Naj's death, her eyes vacant as she kept muttering, "Why..."

Jiang Li and Tie Yan said, "The master killed him, there must have been a reason deserving death."

Biesu Gai sighed, "It's no use talking about this now. There were originally twelve Knights of Destiny, and now we're down to eleven."

Ze Pei frowned and said, "The teacher left an edict that Iridium Star should be ruled by the twelve Knights of Destiny, should we find someone to fill the vacancy left by Gang Naj?"

Thinking it over, Zang Murenqing said, "Gang Naj's newlywed wife, she seems to be pregnant, right?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the complexion of Jian Mao Knight, Mauritian, slightly changed to a somewhat unnatural state.

Shi Nazhen said, "If that's the case, Gang Naj's child should inherit his position as a Seal-bearing Knight."

Ze Pei nodded, "I agree. Gang Naj was killed by the teacher out of the blue, but his contributions shouldn't just vanish without a trace. Since the Knights of Destiny have established a family legacy, then the Seal-bearing Knight family should be continued by someone from the Xiao Family."

Zang Murenqing looked around at the others. In fact, only Bai Zhongqi's seven disciples had more say here. Awei had always been indifferent, the two surrendered generals were very low-key, and the odd pair of Jiang Li and Tie Yan were certainly not going to object.

"Well then, it is decided. The Imperial Seal, this Destiny Artifact, will be inherited by the descendants of the Xiao Family." Zang Murenqing was the clear leader among them all.

At that moment, a figure draped in white, Lang Rishong, came rushing over.

"Hey, what's happening, where is the Chancellor? Where is his Excellency the Chancellor?"

Zang Murenqing glanced at this person, lacking any particular fondness for Lang Rishong. Lang Rishong had some talent, but he had the typical mentality of a petty person. He would usually posture as a Personal Guard General to Bai Zhongqi, and sometimes he would put on airs. Instead of thinking about how to properly develop his territory, he was more concerned with sucking up and flattery.

Zang Murenqing said indifferently, "The teacher has left. He said that after defeating the dragon swarm, his mission was complete. From now on, he will issue orders through the Supreme Command."

Lang Rishong stood agape, "Gone? How could he just leave like that? This vast planet still needs his Excellency to rule."

Ze Pei said, "Before the teacher left, he imparted a vast amount of knowledge, instructing us to enlighten the people of Yimoduoya, ah, I mean Iridium Star. He has made this new realm, now the United Empire of Iridium Star, with us, the twelve Knights of Destiny, as his subjects to shepherd the two continents on his behalf."

Lang Rishong, his face darkening, said, "That's all just empty talk, with no witnesses, I can't possibly believe it. Is it possible that you knights, using the Chancellor's orders as a pretense, wish to secretly control the empire he established? As for the Supreme Command, I do not believe it. I think it's merely your fabrication!"

Zang Murenqing let out a faint cold laugh and said, "Lang Rishong, you and I both served the teacher, which is why I give you some leeway. But the teacher's edict is not for you to question at will. The Twelve Destiny Artifacts are in our hands, as Knights of Destiny. My great banner can command the army left by the teacher. Do you really think that the so-called Silver Feather Army of yours, with its mix of troops, has the power to face a battle with our knights' subordinates?"

The color on Lang Rishong's face fluctuated between pale and red, but Zang Murenqing's words didn't contain a shred of falsehood. Right now, the combat Humanoid Beasts left by Bai Zhongqi had already become armies under the control of the Knights of Destiny. Not to mention those fully mechanized Enslaved Beasts, now almost entirely in the hands of the knights' subordinates. Lang Rishong's Silver Feather Army, on the other hand, was particularly thin.

"Fine, Knights of Destiny, you're ruthless!" Lang Rishong knew that it was absolutely impossible for him to openly defy these knights, and so he could only retreat.

But in his heart, the seeds of distrust and resentment towards the Knights of Destiny had been planted and were growing stronger.

"The Silver Feather Army is the Chancellor's personal military force, one that thousands of troops must give way to. Only the Chancellor can give orders to the Silver Feather Army, to me, Lang Rishong. Knights of Destiny, what are you compared to that?" Lang Rishong cursed under his breath as he strode away to join his own troops.

Zang Murenqing did not intend to waste any more time on Lang Rishong, turning back to the matter at hand and saying, "We need someone to take care of Gang Naj's widow."

He looked toward Xu Erli, but her current state was poor, lost and confused; she simply could not take on such a task. Just as Zang Murenqing was preparing to handle this himself, Mauritian spoke up, "I'll go."

Zang Murenqing was somewhat surprised; Mauritian did not have a particularly good relationship with Gang Naj, but he volunteered at this moment. Zang Murenqing didn't want to take this responsibility upon himself, so he allowed Mauritian to do it.

Mount Ranji, the news of the dragon groups' defeat had already spread here by plane. Although the Lord had allegedly left, the people remembered his benevolence and worshipped him deeply. The rows of apartment buildings he had left behind here, and the central castle in the city had now become the meeting place of the Twelve Knights of Destiny, the political center of the Iridium Star United Empire.

The story of the Twelve Knights of Destiny receiving the Chancellor's bestowed Destiny Artifacts and bravely fighting the Evil Dragon under his leadership was now widely circulated on Iridium Star. Zang Murenqing also smartly utilized the video propaganda methods previously used by Bai Zhongqi, beginning to broadcast globally the scenes captured during the great war.

The image of the undefeated Twelve Knights of Destiny had taken root in the people's hearts. The populace had also begun to accept that the Chancellor had appointed these twelve heroes as vassals to govern this newly formed Empire. Most people were unaware, however, that there were now only eleven Knights left.

By the Pale Azure Lake, amid the green willows, Yanda Mei, more delicate than flowers, stood by the water with her pregnant belly. On her face was an expression difficult to interpret as either sadness or pain, instead, it was a sort of manly sternness.

Lang Rishong stood beside her, somewhat worried, "Mei Mei, you don't need to worry about anything; Gang Naj's death is actually a good thing; now I can marry you!"

Yanda Mei's voice carried a touch of coolness, "What are you talking about? If you did that, then sharp-minded people like Zang Murenqing and Ze Pei would immediately see through our relationship. Then, let alone maintaining the Xiao Family's seat, you might not even be able to keep your own."

Lang Rishong shook his head vigorously, "No, Shi Nazhen and the others will protect me."

"Hmph, within the Knights of Destiny, led by Zang Murenqing, even before the Chancellor left, it was he who was most trusted and relied upon. He holds the great standard, commands the three armies. What use would your resistance be?" Yanda Mei's analysis was meticulous, and her vision was indeed far sharper than that of Lang Rishong, an apprentice dragon slayer.

Lang Rishong asked anxiously, "Then what should we do?"

Yanda Mei slowly stroked her protruding belly, "There is nothing to be done. I will remain the widow of the Xiao Family. The child in my womb is the heir to the Xiao Family, a future Seal-bearing Knight, a member of one of the twelve most powerful families of the Iridium Star United Empire. Until my child grows up, I will be in charge of the Seal-bearing Knight Family."

Lang Rishong was taken aback, "But the child is mine!"

Yanda Mei turned around, her aura imposing like a fierce female warrior, "The blood might be yours, but he can only carry the surname Xiao."

Lang Rishong, clearly fearful of Yanda Mei and utterly submissive to her, could only sigh, "Fine, it doesn't matter what surname he has, as long as he's my seed."

Yanda Mei looked at him and said, "This is your child, so you have to compensate him."

Lang Rishong asked cautiously, "How should I compensate?"

"Your Destiny Artifact."

"What? No, that's the foundation of my identity as a Knight of Destiny. How can I give it to him?"

Yanda Mei retorted sharply, "You're his father, yet you can't fulfill a father's responsibilities. And that Destiny Artifact of yours is only good for sieges, right? It doesn't serve much other purpose now. If you leave it to your child, it's still yours in the end. With the early days of the Iridium Star United Empire, and no enemies like dragons left, Zang Murenqing plans to use the artifacts left by the Chancellor to build Starships that span the Universe. There will no longer be any chance for you to fight using the Destiny Artifacts. Even if you leave it to our child, what difference would it make?"

Yanda Mei was undeniably persuasive—an inherently seductive woman who could ensnare a man's soul with ease. After a series of persuasions, Lang Rishong relented, resigned and at last, he gritted his teeth, "Since it's my seed, then let it be his!"

Yanda Mei revealed a beautiful smile, kissed him on the face, and coquettishly said, "I knew you cared for me the most, it wasn't all for nothing that I gave myself to you."

With those tender smiles and glances, Lang Rishong was almost undone. However, he was completely oblivious that the look in Yanda Mei's eyes was filled with utter coldness and scorn.

Lang Rishong had only taken advantage of some minor physical opportunities before he reluctantly left, still unfulfilled.

Yanda Mei stood by the small lake, the breeze blowing through her hair, showcasing her charm.

Yanda Mei gently touched her belly, as if whispering to her child, "My child, in this world, it is ultimately those with power who can control destiny. Gang Naj idolized him, and he casually killed Gang Naj just like that. So brutal, yet countless people still sing of his benevolence. You are not the child of that fool Lang Rishong; you are the progeny of Gang Naj. My child, your mother has retained the Imperial Seal for you, taken the spear; the Xiao Family will be the most powerful among the Twelve Knights of Destiny. But his vengeance must be exacted. Only by becoming the one at the zenith, wielding the greatest power in the world can one control fate and not be humiliated or killed at will."

She opened her hand, a small spear and a small seal rested in it, her eyes filled with unmasked ambition and hatred, she whispered softly, "Sooner or later, someone from the Xiao Family will take the Chancellor's place! There will come a day!"