Chapter 1211: Chapter 647: Choice and [Azure Dragon Starry Sky Array Map]

Unfortunately, no matter how tempting, these are not something he can currently exchange for, as he is far short on Civilization Merit Points.

After careful consideration, Song Chi finally determined his exchange choices.

[Silver Star Bracelet] x1 – 20,000

[Nine Revolutions Spirit Divine Fruit] x1 – 120,000

[Eighth Rank Golden Apple] x1 – 100,000

[Titanium Crystal] x45,000 – 9,000

At this point, all the Civilization Merit Points he had were completely used up.

There was no need to say much about the [Silver Star Bracelet] and [Nine Revolutions Spirit Divine Fruit], as they were for the upcoming transformation of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong into a Star-Annihilating Starship.

The reason for exchanging an Eighth Rank [Golden Apple] was because Song Chi also had his own purpose.

He had already determined the targeted use of this Eighth Rank [Golden Apple] in his mind, not for [Final Blessing], [Plasma Guardian], or [Master-Servant Contract], but for the [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] component.

His subsequent plans required the use of this component, and the Silver Quality [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] was not yet reliable.

In addition, he had also prepared an identical component himself for this purpose.

Flowing Light Color Plate lv0

Quality: Red

Feature: Assimilation and Color Change

Feature 2: Warship Transformation

Feature 3: Enhancement of Transformation Effect by One Rank

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In the encrypted group chat of Dinghai Dragon Steed:

Song Xingru: “I’m @everyone, what did you all choose?”

“This is what I exchanged for: Silver Tier Upgrade Fire Source*9 portions, [Star Spirit Liquid] x1.”

Song Shiyuan: “[Star Spirit Liquid] x1, Eighth Rank Golden Apple x1.”

Song Shixing: “Eighth Rank Golden Apple x1…”

As the core family members successively sent out their selections, Song Chi astonishingly discovered that it seemed many people had exchanged for the Eighth Rank [Golden Apple].

Soon, Song Wujiang also spoke up.

What he exchanged for was a special Golden Oddity.

Azure Dragon Starry Sky Array Map lv0

Quality: Gold

Feature: Azure Dragon Warship

Feature 2: Azure Dragon Star Array

Feature 3: Azure Dragon Magic Domain

Feature 4: Guardian – Azure Dragon

Feature 5: Anger – Azure Dragon’s Breath of Destruction

Consumption: 500/s (Spectral Energy Points)

Effect: Loads the warship as the core of the Azure Dragon Star Array; when the surrounding number of [Azure Dragon Warships] exceeds one million, it can actively nominate two squadrons comprising ten thousand ships each as [Subordinate Azure Dragon Fleets]. [Subordinate Azure Dragon Fleets] can operate above their rank, but if the fleet’s number is reduced by over 30%, the support effect of the [Subordinate Azure Dragon Fleets] will vanish.

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{Azure Dragon Warship: Consumes 100 Spectral Energy Points, binds a designated warship not lower than its own rank as an Azure Dragon Warship, with a current capacity to bind up to a million ships.}

{Azure Dragon Star Array: When the surrounding gathered Azure Dragon Warships exceed ten thousand, it autonomously constructs an Azure Dragon Star Array, transforming the fleet into an [Azure Dragon Fleet], capable of countering enemies above their rank. As long as the number of Azure Dragon Warships is sufficient, this effect will persist indefinitely.}

{Azure Dragon Magic Domain: Formed Azure Dragon Fleet generates an Azure Dragon Magic Domain, which enhances the combat power of all warships under its command by 20% and suppresses enemy units entering the domain.}

{Guardian – Azure Dragon: Consumes 200,000 Spectral Energy Points, summons a True Spirit Illusion of the Azure Dragon to protect the fleet, lasting for 60 seconds, with a cooldown of 24 hours.}

{Anger – Azure Dragon’s Breath of Destruction: Consumes 500,000 Spectral Energy Points, gathers the power of all ships within the Azure Dragon Fleet to concentrate a destructive dragon’s breath on a specified target, with a cooldown of 240 hours.}

This component named [Azure Dragon Starry Sky Array Map] is a golden strategic level component. Even at its initial lv0, it can bind up to a million Azure Dragon Warships and counter enemies above their rank if there are at least ten thousand warships present.

Undoubtedly, if its enhancement level is later improved, its attributes will become even more astonishing.

The only unsatisfactory point may be the limitation of its “Azure Dragon Warship” feature, which allows binding only of warships not lower than one rank below itself.

This means that if this component is loaded onto a Chasing Deer Ship, it can only bind Azure Dragon Warships that are Third Rank or above, which obviously greatly limits its effect.

After all, for the Song Family, there are only tens of thousands of Third Rank Torch Warships in the clan, and this is with the family’s rapid development lately, otherwise the number would be even lesser.

If its level can be upgraded later on and this limitation can be further relaxed, then this component will truly be a top-notch one.

Otherwise, at most it can equip a Third Rank Cruiser. But in doing so, what significance would its combat attributes have in surpassing ranks?

Does the Song Family lack a Fourth Rank Combat Power?

Previously, Song Chi also saw this component, and precisely because of this, he didn’t consider the exchange.

Moreover, the exchange price for this component is not low, requiring a full two hundred thousand Merit Points, which means that the patriarch, Song Wujiang, almost only exchanged for this single component this time.

As time passed, the Song Family acted very swiftly, quickly compiling all exchange requests from family members in the fleet, which Song Wujiang then reported to the Divine Dynasty Ancestral Court through the Torch Network.

After this, while waiting for the Ancestral Court to deliver the fleet, the Song Family initiated a new round of discussions on their subsequent action plans.

The topic this time was only one, which is the plan for the next millennium.

Through the decision of the Four Great Empires, they currently have the right to independently choose whether to continue participating in frontline battlegrounds for the next millennium. If unwilling, the family fleet can focus on managing the Red Plate River System in the coming thousand years. Based on their harvests over the centuries, it is believed to be enough to support the family’s rapid development for a thousand years.

Should they decide to continue dispatching the family fleet to the frontline battlegrounds, they must carefully consider which advancing fleet to join.

The Eleventh Route Advancing Fleet is practically defunct after the war. Not long ago, the Divine Dynasty ordered the reformation of the Eleventh Route Advancing Fleet. No doubt, the newly formed Eleventh Route Advancing Fleet will include numerous new forces.

Thus, whether to return to this Eleventh Route Advancing Fleet or to choose another advancing fleet under the jurisdiction of the Divine Dynasty makes little difference, and entirely depends on their choice.

Regarding this issue, the Song Family engaged in intense discussions, yet a resolution was not forthcoming.

Whether among the clan’s top officials or mid-to-low-ranked clan members, or even ordinary family members, opinions were divided into two groups.

The critical factor is that those advocating for a thousand-year reprieve and those supporting continued participation in war were almost evenly split, each unable to persuade the other.

In this situation, Song Chi and several other core members found it difficult to make a decision.

Ultimately, it was still Song Wujiang who proposed a solution.

“Since it’s hard to decide, let’s do this: when the Torch Ancestral Court’s exchange items are delivered, let the [Azure Dragon Star Array Map] component decide.”

“If, after enhancement, the restrictions on the Azure Dragon Warship’s features are significantly reduced, allowing the majority of our low-rank warships to bind together, then we will continue to the frontline. Otherwise, we rest in the Red Plate River System for a thousand years. What do you all think?”

“That’s good, let’s go with the patriarch’s method!”

“Agreed, I concur!”

“If we can truly integrate the family’s low-rank warships into the Azure Dragon Great Array, the security will receive a substantial boost. Continuing the frontline war will allow the Song Family to continuously accumulate heritage, achieving the best of both worlds!”

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As time passed, a month went by in a blink.

On this day, the eagerly awaited delivery fleet from the Xian Qin Dynasty’s Torch Ancestral Court finally arrived at the Red Plate River System.

Strictly speaking, the speed of the Ancestral Court was astonishing, considering the straight-line distance from the Ancestral Court on the Immortal Qin Continent to the Red Plate River System exceeds nearly two hundred million light-years, delivering within a month was already unimaginable.

However, for the captains filled with longing and anticipation, this point was habitually overlooked.

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In the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong Control Room, after retrieving his exchanged items, Song Chi immediately returned to the warship.

Soon, silver light and golden light intertwined within the warship, eventually transforming into a dazzling golden glow.

The [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] component successfully evolved to Golden Quality.

This wasn’t the end; Song Chi also took out the [Flowing Light Color Plate] component and transferred the feature “Enhancement Effect Upgraded by One Rank” to the [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon], making it the fifth feature of the [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon].

With the effect of this feature, the transformation and concealment effects of the [Mirage Transformation Pearl of Mirage Dragon] soared to the Black level. In the future, as long as luck isn’t too bad, it will be extremely difficult for outsiders to uncover the identity of the Heavenly Ruins Cang Qiong.

After handling this, he carefully stored the [Silver Star Bracelet] and [Nine Revolutions Spirit Divine Fruit], then refocused his attention on the encrypted group chat of the family’s core members.

At this moment, the patriarch had already posted the attributes of the [Azure Dragon Star Array Map] component, enhanced to lv80, in the group chat.

Song Chi quickly scanned through it, and the next second, his eyes narrowed.

Though enhanced to the Eighth Rank, the component’s attributes indeed had some enhancements, but far from being as significant as expected.

Azure Dragon Star Array Map lv80

Quality: Gold

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Effect: The equipped warship serves as the core of the Azure Dragon Star Array. When more than a million [Azure Dragon Warships] gather nearby, it can actively appoint five 100,000-ship-level [Sub-Azure Dragon Fleets]. When more than five million [Azure Dragon Warships] gather, it can appoint ten 100,000-ship-level [Sub-Azure Dragon Fleets], which can fight above their rank. When fleet losses exceed 30%, the enhancement effect of [Sub-Azure Dragon Fleets] disappears.

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{Azure Dragon Warship: Consumes 1000 Spectral Energy Points, binding a designated warship not less than two ranks lower than itself as an Azure Dragon Warship on a voluntary basis, currently allowing up to ten million to be bound.}

Though the binding number of the “Azure Dragon Warship” feature surged to ten million, the rank limit increased by merely one rank. As such, it at most allows Fourth Rank Chasing Deer Ships to be equipped, far from the expected astonishing effect.

This left several core family members greatly disappointed.

Even if the Fourth Rank Chasing Deer Ships can split into ten [Sub-Azure Dragon Fleets], it would amount to only eleven Fifth Rank combat powers, barely influencing the overall battlefield situation.

Yet, what they failed to notice was the sudden gleaming light in Song Chi’s projected eyes at a certain moment.

He thought of the [Ruins Market-Miracle Origin Improvement Platform] and recalled a feature he had used not long ago.

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