"Is that a genetic lifeform, do you think?"

"I should hope not. Look! Don't those aliens have the tail of a fish?"

The alien races of Renhuang began pointing at the starbeasts and the aquatic, only to be held back by the humans. "Be more respectful of them—they're some of the strongest races in the Milky Way, as well as the governor's good friends!"

"How strong are they compared to the governor?"

"They're weaker, of course—who isn't?"

As Zhang Lie guided Xing Bai and Lianna forward, he told them, "I'll have a reception prepared for you, but please give me some time to arrange the logistics."

The monarch of stars had convened a meeting of the elders in his palace. He roared, "Are all the preparations complete?"

The elder nodded. "Following...