The five distinguished guests from various nations and the two An family brothers in the observation lounge of the sightseeing vessel were utterly dumbfounded. Had they known the Earth Federation possessed such formidable strength, what was the point of their petty scheming? It was tantamount to courting death. The five foreign dignitaries, in particular, now grasped that if the Federal Government wished to obliterate any nation on Earth, it would be as easy as spitting a glob of phlegm. This level of power far surpassed what the Red Dragon Unit possessed in their prime. Just considering the massive laser cannons, capable of leveling any city with effortless precision, was enough to silence them. Furthermore, they had witnessed the micro-singularity bombs before; seeing the even more devastating black hole bombs this time left them utterly speechless. Any lingering disloyalty toward the Federation now felt like a direct invitation to annihilation.

Li Qi turned to An Jie. "The super-massive laser cannons on the planet were powered by the Heart of Energy. Tell me, do you now approve of our application of the Heart of Energy?"

An Jie’s face was ashen. "You have hidden far too much power. This time, we Wolfmen have been utterly defeated. Dispose of us as you see fit."

Li Qi glanced at me, and I nodded, signaling for her to handle these affairs herself. She addressed An Jie. "You will contact the highest-ranking Wolfman commander and arrange a dialogue with us. They must surrender to the Earth Federation; otherwise, their only path is death."

An Jie had abandoned all thought of resistance, knowing any struggle was futile. He activated the dedicated communication system aboard the sightseeing vessel and established contact with the Wolfmen. Several high-prestige commanders remained among them. Li Qi negotiated with them via a translation device. The Wolfmen agreed to surrender to the Earth Federation, and the Federation consequently ceased its pursuit of the Wolfman fleet.

Next, the Wolfman commanders presented the Federation with star charts. Through these charts, we learned that the Wolfmen's homeworld was situated behind the U-System. If we could combine forces with the Wolfmen to threaten the U-System from both the front and the rear, the U-People would certainly be doomed. They would never dare dispatch troops to the Twin Stars again, knowing a simultaneous two-front war was unwinnable. They would not risk such a gamble.

The process of accepting the surrender was complex, an undertaking that could not be completed in a day or two. Since the Wolfmen were submitting to the Earth Federation, they would henceforth be subject to its rule. However, to maintain a check on the U-System, the Wolfmen were permitted to keep their fleet intact, though their future development required guidance from the Earth Federation, and they would occasionally need to dispatch troops to assist the Federation in conflict. The defeated Wolfmen raised no objections to these terms.

The Earth Federation pledged to assist the Wolfmen in developing agriculture as much as possible, while also fostering the use of eco-friendly energy sources on the Sea Wolf Star System—such as solar, tidal, and wind energy, among others. This would conserve their supply of Energy Crystal ore. Should the need truly arise, Earth would even allocate some Energy Crystal ore to the Wolfmen. Naturally, these were all long-term considerations; for now, they remained broad concepts.

The terrifying might of the Moon Guard Planetary Fortress had been definitively confirmed. Although forcing it from its original trajectory caused some disruption to the Twin Stars, the influence of two such entities remained within the Twin Stars' capacity to absorb. Since the Moon Guard Planet had already shifted its orbit, we had no intention of returning it. Perhaps it would play an indispensable role in our future explorations of the cosmos.

Time slipped forward like a meteor across the sky, never to look back. The passage of time did not age us; all this was thanks to Little Xue. Earthlings had united, adopting Chinese characters, speaking the Mandarin language, and learning from the profound depths of Chinese culture. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune all hosted thriving human colonies, while the Twin Stars had become an idyllic paradise for humanity.

Although the Wolfmen were an alien race, their complete capitulation came after witnessing the power of the Earth Federation’s warships and the death of their former leader, Spar. Their new leader was decidedly pro-Earth, leading to their absolute compliance with Federation jurisdiction. For years, they served as a crucial deterrent against the U-System. Upon learning that the strength of the Sea Wolf Star System was no match for the Earth Federation, Galida slowly abandoned his quest for vengeance. With further advancements in aerospace technology, interaction between the three star systems grew extraordinarily close. Witnessing the overwhelming might of the Milky Way, Galida dared not challenge the Earth Federation any further. To demonstrate his sincerity, he even temporarily reduced the size of his fleet. Consequently, the civilizations of the three star systems achieved unprecedented prosperity in the near future.

As the major planets of the Solar System were progressively developed, the Earth Federation constructed enormous spaceports beyond the Solar System—facilities capable of docking super-fortresses on the scale of the Moon Guard Planet. Most heavy warships were no longer permitted to enter the Solar System. On this particular day, the spaceport buzzed with frantic activity. Cartloads of cargo were being loaded onto the Moon Guard Fortress. The Hope and Peach Blossom vessels, having undergone several refurbishments, were now moored on the massive docking bays of the Moon Guard.

With no pressing matters left on Earth, we found that the secrets of the Cosmic Heart remained unsolved over these past years—secrets concerning the very origin of life and the ultimate limits of the universe. These mysteries constantly captivated my wives, who enjoyed deep study. Having grown weary of Earth and tired of playing on the Twin Stars, I felt it was time to venture out with them. As Peach put it, humanity had only taken a tiny step into the universe; we should not be content with current achievements, as greater mysteries and hardships lay ahead.

My parents adamantly refused to accompany us. Comrade Zhao Nianfu was slowly growing up, and the final decision was made to leave him behind to look after his grandparents. Zhu Da, Xia Huren, Cai Bao’er, and others were also unwilling to leave Earth, as they now had families to support and could not easily embark on distant journeys. Having them oversee Federal affairs brought us peace of mind.

The colossal Moon Guard Planetary Fortress was well-equipped; all we needed to prepare was some dehydrated rations, as the synthesized nutrient paste from the food replicators simply did not suit the palates of us Dragon Country people. While the loading was underway, my parents brought Zhao Nianfu and Zhu Da’s party to see us off.

Zhao Nianfu was beginning to show the budding outline of a young man. Although I strongly wished to change his name, his mothers disagreed, insisting it was a memorial. Zhao Nianfu himself also refused, saying the name suited him well, so I yielded.

My father had become quite sentimental over the years. He actually cried, saying to me, "Why can't you just stay happily on Earth? Why must you go exploring the secrets of the universe? Who knows how long it will be before you return? Whether your mother and I will live to see you again is even in question."

I explained helplessly, "Dad, don't worry. Our interstellar travel capability is excellent now; if we wish, we can return every two or three years. Besides, with Little Xue looking after you, a lifespan of a thousand years is a trifle for her. You should learn from Mom; she supports our venturing out."

Mother offered no comment, but my son spoke up. "Dad, Mom, don't worry about me. I’ll be here. Remember to bring back a few younger siblings for me when you return. With so many mothers, I’m the only child—isn't that cruel? Zhu Xiaoda and Xia Xiaohu are laughing at me behind my back."

Mother added, "Yes, Zhao Qian, I support you. If the secret of the energy stones cannot be deciphered, you might only have Nianfu as a son. I want the Zhao family line to be full of descendants, and I believe that day will surely come."

In truth, we all knew that this exploratory journey into the secrets of the universe was also aimed at better understanding those four energy stones. If the mysteries of these stones remained unsolved, it was feared my wives would have difficulty 'birthing' for me. I absolutely would not permit Heaven to grant me only one child. Since waiting was fruitless, I had to take proactive steps. I refused to believe there was anything in this universe that I, Zhao Qian, could not accomplish.

Zhu Da, carrying his third son, clapped me on the shoulder. "Commander Zhao, the revolution is not yet complete! You must continue your efforts. This time, taking all those beauties off for interstellar travel alone, no interruptions—you must work overtime day and night. Strive to return with a hundred sons, surpassing me and Cai Baozi."

Zhao Fang and Fang Yanmeng, standing nearby, shot Zhu Da a sidelong glance. "We are not machines for bearing his children! Besides, apart from our sisters’ fortress, there are only intelligent robots. Everything will be decided by us then, hmph..."

The Shi Qing and Shi Shuang sisters bid farewell to Linglong, Jin Meili, Ma Xiaowei, Ma Xiaorui, and Ximen Yan. After all, they came from the same planet, and their emotional bonds were naturally closer. Linglong asked the sisters, puzzled, "Why are you staying? Come with us! Master doesn't dislike you."

Shi Qing smiled. "Master isn't never coming back. We wish to stay and look after the Young Master and the Elder Master's daily needs. If everyone leaves, the Old Madam will certainly feel lonely. Just remember to visit everyone often."

Departure time arrived. Xia Huren and the Village Chief approached me, looking over the two dozen beauties behind me, and clapped my shoulder. "Commander Zhao, take care of yourselves! Safe journey!"

All my wives began saying goodbye to everyone else. In truth, I knew they were excited. What kind of games hadn't we played over the years? But trying it with so many of them together—I hadn't experienced that yet. They had promised to hold a party for me once we traveled beyond the boundaries of the three star systems. Heh, I was sure it would be an unusual day, but the key was creating new life.

My wives crowded around me as we walked further away. From behind, I suddenly heard Er Sha’s lewd laughter: "Heh heh... a whole crowd of beauties, kids flying everywhere... heh heh..."

(End of Book)

(Finally, it’s over. I can toss my mouse and keyboard aside and let out a yell toward the window—Ah!!! Wangshi has never written such a long book. I am excited but also in pain. Excited because I broke my own record—the previous one was nearly 1.5 million characters, and this one is close to 3.5 million. The pain comes not only from the physical toll of prolonged writing but also because this book had so many twists and turns; its excessive length might even lead some readers to consider it drawn out and padded. But regardless of success or failure, Wangshi truly invested immense energy and heart into this book. It is an extremely rich piece of wealth in my life. In this book, I experimented with several genres, which might prove invaluable for my future writing endeavors.

What I truly want to say now is thank you to the friends who have followed my work since Snake Blood Desire Flame was uploaded—no, perhaps since the very beginning with QD’s Beautiful Fantasy Life, or even earlier for the old readers of Encountering Prehistoric Civilization. It was you who gave me the confidence and motivation to successfully conclude my second book. I must also thank Zhui Lang Net for providing an excellent platform for Snake Blood Desire Flame, and my editor, Xiao Mi MM, and the Disrupting Sleep Group Leader for arranging recommendations for me. Actually, I also need to thank myself, haha, because writing without inspiration can sometimes be agonizing, yet I persevered. On this day of conclusion, I want to thank myself.

Wangshi has always viewed writing as an indispensable part of life, so I will continue writing books in the future, and with even greater dedication. However, the next book will not be this long; instead, I hope to write a work that satisfies both myself and my readers. I won't aim for a classic, but rather to express exactly what I think and desire. The new book has been uploaded; I hope everyone will continue to follow it. If the public version doesn't meet expectations, perhaps you can abandon it then...?) [All????font style="display:none">(16K Novel Network Mobile, PC Synchronous Reading. You can also download e-books in TXT, CHM, UMD, JAR formats)]