[The system currently has a small amount of energy remaining, which can help the Host place the Ark outside of the Solar System, specifically within the cosmos of Honkai: Star Rail from the Host's memories.]
"Huh? Just being in the Solar System would get us targeted. If we put it in the vast cosmos... I'm afraid the Xianzhou's deck would be stripped bare by others!"
Kiana looked at the system panel with an expression as if she were looking at an idiot.
[Answer: The signal frequency released by the system's Xianzhou is almost identical to that of the Xianzhou Alliance, so factions within the cosmos will not easily provoke it.]
[Furthermore, the Xianzhou Alliance will certainly send someone to investigate, with a very high probability of it being the Xianzhou Luofu.]
[The Host can also use the Xianzhou to establish a connection with the Luofu, using the Luofu's General Jing Yuan as a bridge to join the Xianzhou Alliance.]
"This... can This Young Miss really do it...?"
Kiana felt a bit apprehensive thinking about it. Could a young girl like her really establish diplomatic relations with such a massive cosmic superpower?
Moreover, her current strength was limited, and she couldn't bring out the full effect of Ultra Instinct.
Just activating Ultra Instinct -Sign- could leave her battered and bruised.
She couldn't let the Xianzhou Alliance rob her just because she was too weak!
[The Host need not worry. With General Jing Yuan's foresight, he will naturally see that the Host's strategic value is far higher than that of a single Xianzhou ship.]
[Jing Yuan will not push an ally with infinite potential into opposition; the Host can rest assured.]
"Alright..."
Kiana nodded in relief. If it was the system's analysis, she could indeed trust it; at least it was more reliable than her own analysis.
And releasing the Xianzhou at this time also had a certain reasoning.
Although following the memories in her mind would eventually lead her to naturally become Finality,
She would surely experience many misfortunes along the way.
Like Himeko... Kiana wanted to use the Xianzhou as a springboard to strengthen herself in the cosmos and use her own potential to seek a backer.
Based on the system's analysis, plus her own Xianzhou... the Xianzhou Alliance was an excellent choice.
This would minimize the occurrence of tragedies and help her better survive the Honkai.
At the same time, she could better steer the story toward a more beautiful direction.
After some thought, Kiana looked at the system and asked her final question.
"If the Xianzhou is placed in the cosmos, how am I supposed to travel back and forth?"
[The system will use the Host and the interior of the Xianzhou as two anchors to establish a permanent two-way channel.]
"OK, then I'll leave it to you, Little System! I trust you won't screw me over!"
Kiana nodded and smiled at the system interface.
She then directly used the Ark card.
The Ark card turned into golden light particles and dissipated bit by bit into the air.
[Xianzhou successfully deployed. Host, please name the Xianzhou!]
Kiana tapped her cheek with her index finger, her eyes shifting slightly as she thought about what kind of name would suit the Xianzhou.
Soon, her eyes lit up as she found a name from her memories.
"Let's call it the Xianzhou 'Wangshu'!"
Kiana stood with one hand on her hip, pointing forward with a grand and heroic air.
Kiana's name means Goddess of Moonlight, and in the ancient myths of Shenzhou, Wangshu is the Master of the Taiyin Star.
Therefore, Kiana named the Xianzhou 'Wangshu', which carries the meaning of the moon.
[The Xianzhou has been named 'Wangshu' and is now moored within the cosmos.]
[Starting to establish the two-way anchors. This is a massive project; Host, please wait.]
"I have to wait again... It's getting late, I'll sleep first!"
After checking the time, Kiana placed her left hand on her right arm and did an upward stretch.
Her graceful figure, wrapped in the hospital gown, was fully revealed.
After stretching, Kiana's chest trembled slightly, and then she slowly lay down on the bed, closing her eyes contentedly.
Before long, snoring began to rise, and her sleeping posture became completely sprawled out and ungraceful.
But seeing the curve of her lips and the saliva at the corner of her mouth, she seemed to be having a sweet dream.
"Hehe... hehehe... Mei... just give in to This Young Miss... hehe..."
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In the cosmos, a Xianzhou ship as massive as a celestial body was moving slowly forward.
Inside the Xianzhou Luofu, at the Seat of Divine Foresight.
On the main seat deep within the Seat of Divine Foresight, a man with a beauty mark at the corner of his eye and a high, white ponytail was scanning the reports in his hand with somewhat lazy, golden eyes.
Suddenly, as if sensing something, the man put down the reports and looked up.
On the holographic projection of a chess game in front of him, the projection of a long-haired man—no, woman—sitting cross-legged and wearing simple gray Daoist robes appeared.
The woman, whose long bangs covered one eye, looked at Jing Yuan. Her only visible emerald eye was slightly narrowed, making it impossible to read her emotions.
"General Jing Yuan."
The woman opened her thin lips and spoke calmly.
"Jing Yuan of the Luofu greets Marshal Hua."
Seeing his superior, Jing Yuan slowly stood up and cupped his hands respectfully.
After completing the formalities, Jing Yuan wore a smile, showing no nervousness toward his superior; instead, he seemed very relaxed.
"May I ask if Marshal Hua has something that requires Jing Yuan's assistance?"
"There is indeed a matter that the Alliance high-level has discussed and decided to entrust to you."
Marshal Hua nodded slightly, then tapped the air, causing a holographic image to appear between them.
The holographic image showed a lonely Xianzhou ship drifting among several barren stars.
"Oh? This is not an Alliance ship, is it, Marshal? Although the overall construction craftsmanship is identical to those of the Alliance..."
Jing Yuan paused, then slowly analyzed.
"But there are some subtle differences compared to the six existing Xianzhou ships, as well as the fallen Azure City, Daiyu, and Yuanqiao. However..."
Jing Yuan's brow furrowed slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes as he looked at Marshal Hua inquiringly.
"The Xianzhou crafting techniques have long been lost. From whose hands did such a complete Xianzhou ship come?"
Because this Xianzhou was simply too 'new', without any of the weathered marks or aura of the six great flagships.
Moreover... if they could find the craftsman who built this Xianzhou, the Alliance would grow even stronger.
They might even be able to rebuild the three fallen Xianzhou ships, and the Alliance would follow the path of 'The Hunt' with even less hesitation.
"This is an image surveyed by The Jade Pool based on divined coordinates. An unmanned... and brand-new Xianzhou."
"No one among the Alliance high-level knows whose hands it came from, so I am giving the investigation task to the Luofu, which is closest to the coordinates. It would be best to find the creator or the owner of this ship. You may decide how to negotiate with them yourself, General Jing Yuan, but avoid making an enemy of them."
Marshal Hua's expression was grave, and her tone was serious.
This matter was no small thing for the Alliance, which was why she had given the task to Jing Yuan, known as the 'Divine Strategist General'.
"Jing Yuan will not fail the Marshal's trust..."
After stroking his chin and thinking for a moment, Jing Yuan nodded solemnly to Marshal Hua.
"Mm, there is one more thing to investigate as well. Divination from The Jade Pool says that Living Planets disguised as barren stars have been suspected among those barren stars."
"Living Planets... is it...?"
Jing Yuan's expression froze, his brows tightly knit.
"You only need to investigate clearly. If it truly is a Living Planet, then the Alliance will dispatch Yaoqing and the Luofu to eliminate it together."
"Yes, Jing Yuan accepts the order."
Jing Yuan's brow relaxed slightly as he nodded.
"Then I shall take my leave first. There are some restless fellows among the high-level that I need to intimidate."
"Farewell, Marshal."
Jing Yuan bowed slightly and cupped his hands.
Marshal Hua nodded slightly, and then the holographic projection disappeared from the Seat of Divine Foresight.
After the Marshal left, Jing Yuan sat cross-legged, his eyes closed, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the table.
"Chief Strategist, please go to the Skyward Pavilion and inform Yukong to redirect the Luofu's course toward the barren star belt in the southeast."
Jing Yuan slowly opened his eyes and looked at the Chief Strategist, Qingzu, who had been sitting at a side seat in the hall listening the whole time.
A Vidyadhara woman with brownish-red hair tied back nodded, then slowly stood up and left the Seat of Divine Foresight.