It took Kallus quite a while to return to reality from his daydream and excitement. He was so thrilled that he would have rubbed his hands together if not for Fenrir resting in his arms.

Taking a deep breath, he calmed his nerves and excitement. With a soft sigh, he began walking toward his villa—this time, not alone, but accompanied by the cute yet dangerously powerful, newly born wolf of destruction, Fenrir.

His mind was set on restarting his cultivation. He still had plenty of time left in this place, having spent only eight and a half years out of nearly twenty-five. Now that he had overcome his trial, he could cultivate again with unwavering determination and push toward the peak of the Master Rank.

After half an hour of walking, he arrived at his villa in the Universal Plain, still carrying the sleeping Fenrir. Without hesitation, he headed directly to his cultivation chamber, a room enhanced with countless runes. Carefully, he placed Fenrir on one of the couches before sitting down nearby.

Closing his eyes, he began regulating his cultivation technique at full speed. Slowly, he entered a deep state of meditation as primordial mana surrounded him, signaling the beginning of his breakthrough.

Unaware of the events unfolding within Kallus’ personal domain—the Universal Plane—his subordinates continued their work at an unprecedented pace. On the southern side of the Moon, orbital shipyard stations were under construction. Some were already fully built, others were nearing completion, and a few were receiving their final touches.

Meanwhile, the Void Fleet’s mining vessels had been tirelessly extracting resources across the solar system for three days. While common materials were gathered in abundance, more precise and rare resources were carefully collected and refined within the Obliterator-class Star Dreadnought’s refining factories. This ensured that each shipyard received the exact materials required for the construction of the ships that would soon take shape within them.

As for the Star Fleet, which had been taken by surprise three days ago by their soon-to-be allies’ sheer scale and efficiency, they too were fully engaged in expanding their own fleet. However, the difference in power and technological advancement between the two forces was staggering.

To put it simply, the Void Fleet moved with the unstoppable momentum of the heavens themselves, while the Star Fleet—though fast, like a rabbit—was nowhere near comparable. In truth, there had never been a comparison to begin with.

The Star Fleet had long known that the Void Fleet was superior in both combat power and technological advancement, but they had never imagined the gap would be so vast—so overwhelming that it left them in the dust. Even their young Chancellor, Bai, had learned the hard way just how formidable the Void Fleet truly was.

Yet, they also understood something else—this alliance was their greatest fortune. The Star Fleet fully recognized the sheer power of the Void Fleet and the unparalleled benefits they were receiving through this partnership. Despite standing as equals in the alliance, they knew it was only through the goodwill of the Void Fleet and their leader, Imperial Commander Kallus, that they were granted such a privileged position.

It was not a matter of strength but of Kallus’s vision and generosity.

With all necessary preparations underway, the alliance was set to establish a formidable base and foundation for its own growth, with Earth firmly in the mix. And when everything was ready, the stars wouldn’t know what hit them.

….

Back on earth…

Things were progressing smoothly. After the two emperors—one from the Bear Empire and the other from the Jiang Dynasty—along with the President of Avalon, returned to their respective nations from the conference at the Indra Empire with Emperor Maximus, they immediately began implementing the plans they had discussed.

Using their own resources—such as media outlets, various social media platforms, and other indirect channels—they pushed forward with full force. Slowly but surely, news about the appearance of the Void Fleet began spreading secretly across Earth, reaching more and more people.

Many internet users, especially conspiracy theorists and UFO believers, latched onto the news with excitement. Forums and social media exploded with discussions, theories, and even supposed “leaked footage” of strange ships in deep space.

In one part of the state of Avalon, a man in his early thirties was scrolling through his Instagram feed on his phone. As he swiped through shorts, one particular video stopped him cold.

His name was Joshua, and he was, in fact, a huge fan of the Star Warrior series.

Joshua’s heart pounded as he stared at his phone screen. His fingers trembled, and a chill ran down his spine. The short video played again—grainy, shaky footage, but unmistakable. A massive warship, its dark silhouette outlined against the distant stars, drifted in the leaked clip.

It was too familiar.

His mind raced back to the Star Warrior series, the legendary sci-fi saga he had been obsessed with since childhood. The design, the structure, the way it hovered in space—it was almost identical to the Imperial Dreadnoughts from the franchise.

“No way… no way…,” Joshua muttered, his breath quickening. “This—this can’t be real. It has to be CGI, or—”

But deep down, something told him otherwise. The way the footage was filmed, the subtle distortions, the sheer scale of the ship—it had a realism no fan-edit or movie promotion could replicate.

His phone buzzed with notifications as forums, group chats, and fan pages erupted with the same reaction. Had life imitated art? Was the universe finally proving that what sci-fi lovers had dreamt of for decades might actually exist?

Joshua swallowed hard. If this was real… if the Void Fleet truly had ships that mirrored those of Star Warrior’s most iconic vessels… then the world was on the brink of something huge.

Excitement surged through him. He had to know more.

Joshua began scouring every platform, searching desperately for more information about the Void Fleet. But to his disappointment, all he found were theories—speculation with no concrete answers. The only real evidence was a handful of shaky, grainy footage taken from different angles. Some clips seemed to be captured by satellites, while others might have come from independent space researchers.

Yet, he didn’t give up. He dove deeper into his research, determined to uncover the truth about the Void Fleet no matter what.

And Joshua wasn’t alone.

Millions of hardcore Star Warrior fans—along with spaceship enthusiasts across the globe—were doing the same. They dissected every detail, every frame, and every rumor, exchanging ideas in forums, group chats, and social media threads.

One thought dominated the discussion:

If the Void Fleet meant harm, wouldn’t it have attacked by now?

Besides, there was another mysterious fleet that had appeared just months ago—an unknown Star Fleet had briefly revealed itself in the past few months ago—and even allied with one of Earth’s major empires. Strangely enough, its leader happened to be a dual citizen of both the Star Fleet and the Jiang Empire.

So if the Void Fleet was truly a threat, wouldn’t that other fleet have stepped in to defend Earth?

[Well, if only they knew about the vast difference between the two fleets, they would have thought twice before making such assumptions.

But still, they were right about one thing—the Void Fleet had shown no motive for destruction at all.]

That fact alone gave people hope.

More and more, the discussions turned optimistic. Many believed that whatever the Void Fleet’s purpose was, it wasn’t destructive—at least, not yet.

But if there was positivity, there was bound to be negativity as well.

As excitement grew, skeptics and experts across various platforms began challenging the authenticity of the footage. Some claimed the videos were nothing more than CGI or AI-generated fabrications, designed to deceive the public. These arguments gained support, particularly from those who feared the unknown power the Void Fleet might represent.

Despite the fact that Earth had already encountered the Star Fleet months ago—without any catastrophic consequences—doubt still lingered. While the Star Fleet’s arrival had only benefited humanity, many still questioned whether this new fleet would be different.

Astronomers, physicists, and space researchers debated the validity of the claims in live online discussions. Some were highly skeptical, arguing that the entire phenomenon could be a hoax—perhaps even a deliberate distraction. But from what? They had no clear answers.

These claims of deception gained some traction, stirring controversy across social media and news outlets. However, they were gradually pushed back and silenced—not by governments, but by the overwhelming enthusiasm of the public. As doubt faded, a new demand began to rise across the world:

People wanted answers.

Citizens from every nation began pressing their governments for the truth. What was the Void Fleet? Were they friendly? What was their purpose?

The world was no longer satisfied with speculation. It was time for real answers.

And that’s exactly what the four superpowers—the State of Avalon, the Indra Empire, the Bear Empire, and the Jiang Dynasty—did the very next day.

In an unprecedented move, they called for a global virtual conference, a digital event broadcast worldwide that would address all of humanity together.

Source: Webnovel.com, updated by NovelKeep