In the area where the exploration team had been wiped out, Han Xiao's mechanical army had already set up the stargate and activated the channel. The space vortex slowly spun, and not long after, batches of troops from the three Universal Civilizations flew out from the stargate.
Simon immediately saw the mechanical base floating in the starry sky outside the window. This was a temporary stronghold built by Han Xiao.
Simon sent Han Xiao a message. "We're here."
"I see you. Here is the exploration team's projected route. I'll leave the rest to you," Han Xiao replied casually before sending the intelligence to the various commanders.
Simon nodded. Without exchanging pleasantries, he turned and gave the order for the fleet to start moving.