"Planet Lord?" In the solemn and spacious conference hall, everyone from the alliance leader to senior executives at all levels were stunned by the sudden news, as if time had frozen at this moment. The figure of Babata was reflected in their eyes. Everyone held their breath, staring at this existence with amazing words, expecting that every next word could solve this sudden mystery.

"That's right! In this vast universe, every planet is like a commodity in the market, with a clear price tag. As long as your pocket is deep enough, you can buy it from a powerful empire and become the unique lord of that sea of ​​stars." Babata's voice was clear and deep, like a meteor that pierced the silent night sky, bringing endless reverie and uneasiness.

"In other words, one day, our Earth will be discovered by those powerful explorers traveling through the galaxy, and will no longer be an untouched pure land?" There was a hint of worry that was hard to conceal in the voice of the alliance leader. This question was like a huge rock, weighing heavily on everyone's heart.

"There is no need to wait for a long time. Just the energy explosion at the end of the starry sky is enough to attract the attention of those keen scouts." There was a subtle helplessness in Babata's words, as if foreshadowing an inevitable future.

"If a so-called lord really appears and kills us at will, can we just sit there and wait to die?" Hong and Lei Shen seemed to have traveled through the tunnel of time and space and saw the distant and vague future. The doubts in their hearts were like whirlpools in a rapids, stirring everyone's thoughts.

"Anyone who can afford the value of a planet must be at least an eighth-level star. For insignificant beings like you, what difference will the outcome make whether you resist or not?" A cruel smile appeared on Babata's lips, and behind that smile was a profound interpretation of insignificance and power.

As the words fell, the conference hall was filled with solemnity. This heaviness was not just the condensed atmosphere, but also a deep sense of powerlessness and fear of an unknown fate.

For them, this was an unprecedented security threat - a benevolent lord might bring hope, but a tyrannical ruler would be a devastating disaster.

Although Babata's words were not loud, they spread quickly to every corner of the earth like ripples through some mysterious medium, causing widespread discussion among people.

"So, our Earth belongs to the distant Black Dragon Mountain Star Region and is under the control of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire?"

"Oh my god! My world of cognition has been completely turned upside down!"

"Will the Earth have its own lord in the future? I hope he is a kind person!"

"To be honest, I really want to see the universe outside the earth with my own eyes!"

……

Various emotions are intertwined, noisy and endless. People's curiosity, worry and yearning are intertwined into a complex picture at this moment.

While all of humanity is immersed in this information storm, in the vast sea of ​​stars, a silver-gray spaceship is quietly approaching the earth, like a visitor who has arrived quietly.

"What a beautiful blue planet! The color is so breathtaking." In the cockpit of the spacecraft, a tall and handsome man in silver armor had an intoxicated look on his face. He gazed at the breathtaking blue planet through the virtual exterior screen in front of him and uttered a heartfelt sigh.

"Indeed! If it weren't for the first-order energy fluctuation of the star before, we might not have been able to find it. This charming color is simply intoxicating! This planet is not marked on the map of the empire, which means that it is almost certainly an unowned land!"

"An ownerless planet represents power and wealth!"

The eyes of the other crew members were also attracted by the blue planet. They exchanged glances with each other, their hearts filled with excitement and desire.

Soon, the spacecraft was quietly hovering over the Pacific Ocean, and all monitoring systems on Earth failed to detect its arrival.

"Report to the captain, this planet has slightly flat poles and a slightly bulging equator. It is an irregular oval. Its surface area is about 510 million square kilometers, 71% of which is vast ocean and 29% is continent. The internal structure is clear, with a core, mantle and crust, and the outside is surrounded by a hydrosphere, atmosphere and magnetic field. The gravity on the surface of the planet is weak, about 11.5 cosmic standard gravity units. In addition, signs of life have been detected." The intelligent robot in the spacecraft quickly reported the basic data of the earth, its voice calm and precise.

“A planet with life on it? That makes it even more precious!”

After learning about the general situation of the earth, especially hearing the news of the existence of life, the captain's expression changed from excitement to ecstasy, and there was an irrepressible fanaticism flashing in his eyes.

"Friends, if nothing unexpected happened, this planet would be ownerless. Now, we have landed successfully and become the first team in the empire to discover this planet."

The captain's eyes swept over the crew one by one, and he said earnestly: "But at this critical moment, we must not take it lightly! After all, we know too little about it! Although the possibility of an ownerless planet producing a powerful existence is very small, there are many such exceptions in history. We can't let our guard down because of a momentary carelessness!"

According to the historical records of the Empire, a team of scouts once accidentally discovered an ownerless planet. They never expected that there were cosmic-level powerful beings lurking on the planet, and as a result, they almost suffered a devastating disaster!

"Understood!" The eight crew members responded in unison, their eyes unable to conceal the excitement they could not contain.

"If there really is a cosmic-level strongman on this planet, we only have two choices: one is to contact the slave traders of the empire, and the other is to notify the family and request to send strongmen for support!" The captain emphasized again, his tone was extremely solemn. Although the temptation of an ownerless planet is huge, survival is always the first priority.

"Atuka, start a comprehensive scan of the planet and obtain detailed information as quickly as possible!" After saying that, the captain turned to the console and gave instructions to the intelligent module.

"Captain, the planet's network has been completely infiltrated." Within ten seconds, a mechanical feedback voice came from the console: "I have invaded the network and will obtain more detailed information!"

"Great!" The captain and his crew were surprised at first, and then their excitement was beyond words.

About half a quarter of an hour later, "Captain, all data has been collected!" As the captain and the eight crew members waited anxiously, the intelligent module finally spoke.

"Report the data about the strong first!" The captain's eyes lit up when he heard it, and he asked impatiently.

Among all the information, the data of the strong is the most critical. If the strong on the planet are stronger than them, they need to retreat temporarily; on the contrary, if the strong there are not as strong as them, this planet will become a treasure house for them to explore at will, and when the benefits are maximized, they will report to the empire in exchange for rewards!
"The race that currently controls this planet is called humans, the planet is called Earth, and the total population is about seven billion. There are nearly one million apprentice-level individuals, two planetary-level powerhouses, and zero stellar-level powerhouses!" the intelligent module stated calmly.

"There are zero stellar-level strongmen?"

After hearing this answer, the atmosphere in the spacecraft suddenly became strange and silent. The captain and the eight crew members seemed to be stunned, and time seemed to freeze at this moment.

"Haha! There's not even a stellar one!" Finally, the captain was the first to break the silence, his laughter filled with irrepressible excitement.

"This is amazing! I didn't expect the strong men on this planet to be so weak! The strongest is only at the planetary level, and there are only two of them!"

"So, can I conquer this planet by myself?"

"We're rich! This time, we're really rich!"

……

Following the captain's laughter, the other eight crew members also came to their senses and burst into ecstatic cheers.

Their team, including the captain, has nine people in total, three of whom have reached the star level, especially the captain, who has the powerful strength of the ninth level of the star! The remaining six are also ninth-level planetary powerhouses. Such a configuration is undoubtedly a crushing existence for a planet without star-level powerhouses.

In the control room of the spacecraft, the lights were soft and full of technology, reflecting on Broglie's confident face. His eyes were like a hawk, scanning the entire control room sharply. Every button and display seemed to have built a sophisticated network in his mind, which was the unparalleled control as a captain. "Report the location of the two planetary powerhouses! No need to hesitate, we must capture these two key figures directly, and at the same time announce to all the residents of this blue planet that from this moment on, it belongs to us." Broglie's words were loud and full of unquestionable power.

"Yes, Captain!" Lei Xiao and Niu Nuo, as well as the six crew members who followed them, stood straight in unison, their responses full of determination and loyalty. Their voices merged into an exciting wave, echoing in the small control room, and everyone's eyes flickered with desire for an unknown journey.

"The coordinates of the strongest man Hong and the second strongest man Lei Shen have been confirmed. Both are located at the alliance headquarters, and the coordinates have been marked on the interstellar map." The mechanical voice in the console was calm and accurate, as if the emotionless data completed the complex task in an instant, paving the way for this operation.

"Let's go, target locked - Alliance headquarters!" Broglie's voice sounded again, like the beating of a war drum, inspiring everyone's fighting spirit. Then, the eight crew members quickly dispersed and jumped into the prepared mini aircraft. These aircraft were small and flexible, like a meteor across the night sky, crossing the vast blue waves and rushing towards the skyline where the Alliance headquarters was located.
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In the solemn and majestic conference hall of the alliance headquarters, a group of senior executives sat around a long table, and the face of the alliance leader looked particularly solemn. In the meeting that just ended, Babatana's preliminary description of the vast universe shocked everyone present like thunder, making them realize for the first time their own insignificance and the various indescribable horrors hidden in the depths of the universe. A beautiful planet like the earth, in the eyes of some powerful beings, may be an existence that can be wiped out with just a thought.

"Sir, you are the savior of our human race! Why don't you negotiate directly with the Black Dragon Mountain Empire to purchase ownership of the Earth for us?" The leader of the alliance broke the silence and pleaded, trying to find a glimmer of hope for the Earth.

As soon as these words were spoken, it was like a beam of light piercing through the haze. Other senior executives woke up one after another and cast their hopeful eyes towards Jiang Han. Their eyes were filled with both eager anticipation and worry about the uncertainty of the future.

Hong and Lei Shen exchanged glances, then nodded firmly, obviously they also thought this was a feasible and wise proposal. If the earth will eventually welcome a lord, then this mysterious savior who can wipe out the powerful enemies in the starry sky is undoubtedly the best candidate.

"I do not belong to the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, and I will leave this star region soon." Jiang Han's calm voice echoed in the spacious hall. Seeing the worry on everyone's faces, he smiled gently and comforted them, "But before we leave, I can temporarily serve as the lord and protect your safety. Even if I leave, I will make sure that no one in this vast galaxy dares to covet the Earth."

“But sir, do you have enough Black Dragon Coins? It is difficult for our alliance to estimate the value of the Earth, let alone raise the purchase price.” The leader of the alliance became worried again, and the wrinkles between his brows deepened.

"Even if there are ten such alliances, they cannot pay for the ownership of the earth." Babata interrupted, like a basin of cold water that extinguished the rising fire of hope.

Jiang Han raised a faint smile, his tone relaxed but with unquestionable firmness: "Don't worry, since I have promised, everything is under my consideration. As for the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, I will handle it properly."

"Will our savior really become the lord of the earth?" People were very excited.

"Great! This is better than letting others from the Black Dragon Mountain Empire occupy it."

"So, Your Excellency still has to go to the Black Dragon Mountain Empire and use money to purchase the ownership of the Earth?"

"Why? This is our own home, why should we bow to the Black Dragon Mountain Empire!"

After hearing the news, people from all over the world engaged in heated discussions, with mixed emotions, and their dissatisfaction with the Black Dragon Mountain Empire was growing day by day.

"An unidentified spacecraft is approaching! It's not from Earth!" Babata's alarm suddenly sounded, and the atmosphere in the conference room became extremely tense.

"What! It's not an Earth spaceship?!" Shock and uneasiness spread among the crowd like ripples, and everyone felt an unprecedented crisis.

"Could it be that those so-called scouts have come to our door? It's too fast!" The leader of the alliance rolled his throat, and the uneasy speculation made the hearts of those present suddenly tighten. If it is true, then everything they are doing now will face a huge challenge. (End of this chapter)