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Chapter 524: Individual Might Determines the Course of Events
Chapter 524: Individual Might Determines the Course of Events
The Star Empire's military operation began swiftly, with a simple and clear objective: to liberate the Blue Song civilization.
They even dispatched an S-rank psychic as the commander, and a massive fleet set out toward the Blue Song star domain.
Using spatial technology, they teleported in after just ten minutes.
They immediately encountered a barrage of firepower. If not for their shields, they would have been annihilated in just three seconds.
However, even with the shields, they could only last for an additional three minutes at most.
Thus, their ace took action.
Indeed, that S-rank psychic, an 8th-stage existence.
Among psychics, psionics, and mechanists, while psychics need to follow a structured path of cultivation, the other two can rely on resource accumulation. Psionics can enhance themselves through various biological, genetic, and nutritional solutions, while mechanists simply need money, as manufacturing machinery is extremely costly.
However, this doesn't mean these two systems are inferior to psychics. Everyone is aiming for combat power; if you mock someone for using external means to upgrade and then get defeated, what good is your sense of superiority?
"Inviting death."
A figure emerged from the warship, his powerful physique completely ignoring the faeries' firepower.
He was a large, muscular figure covered in thick fur, resembling a human bear.
He was not a human from the Star Empire but a Rock Bear, named Suk. This bear-like being had an awakened psychic ability officially known as Starbreaker, though this was a title of respect for S-rank psychics. The actual name of his ability was simply "Great Strength."
Its effect was straightforward: it increased strength.
But when Suk developed it to the S-rank, shattering stars became just his ordinary attack.
Thus, he was known among S-rank psychics as a brute, not because he lacked intelligence, but because few could match his strength in combat.
Don't assume he only had brute strength; the human body is intricately connected, and such immense power must be supported by a body capable of withstanding it.
Suk moved so quickly that even the most powerful faeries couldn't react. Several flesh warships exploded into flames in an instant, and many faeries died.
"Still alive, their souls have been gathered. Good, good, good, truly a remarkable technique." Suk, though a psychic, was knowledgeable, as many psychics had similar techniques.
Just as he was about to crush the souls, a chilling aura spread throughout the Blue Song star domain.
"S-rank." The disdain on his face immediately vanished.
Few S-ranks could withstand his strength, but that didn't mean he could ignore other S-ranks.
"You've vented your anger, but is it a bit too much to want to wipe us all out?"
A distorted, chaotic voice rippled out, and Suk's expression changed. He could feel his flesh beginning to mutate, but fortunately, as an 8th-stage, he could still control it.
However, the Star Empire fleet he brought didn't have such strength. The metal of the warships began to warp into terrifying shapes, and all the Star Empire personnel who heard the voice instantly lost their minds, their bodies mutating into horrifying monsters.
"High-rank S-rank. I didn't expect a small faction to have such a powerful existence." Suk watched as a terrifying tide of demons and abyssal entities filled his vision.
S-ranks are naturally divided into high, mid, and low ranks due to the vast gap in power. Suk himself was a mid-rank S-rank superhuman, and he was no match for the other.
There are differences even among 8th-stage beings, hence the division into three ranks. Other ranks did not have such distinctions.
"I was just passing through, planning to stay for two days before leaving. Unfortunately, someone doesn't want that." Qin Muye's voice carried a note of regret.
Seeing this, Suk turned and fled.
He sensed terrifying spatial fluctuations and the corrupting pollution of the universe chasing after him.
As a high-ranking figure, his political instincts were sharp. He realized the other party had some plan, likely to use him to establish their authority.
Being used to establish authority didn't bother Suk much, but the problem was that the other party's show of force seemed like a deadly move.
If he didn’t escape, his life would be in grave danger.
In the universe, S-rank beings are indeed at the pinnacle, but that doesn’t mean they can’t die. Whoosh!
A whistling sound erupted, and a large egg-like object smashed directly into Suk’s head, causing his skull and flesh to explode, splattering throughout the universe. The force was so immense that the surrounding area was cleared of debris for hundreds of miles.
However, he didn’t die. As his flesh squirmed, Suk’s head quickly regenerated.
The probability of an 8th-stage being dying from the loss of their head is almost zero. Regenerating from a drop of blood is no big deal for them, and Qin Muye didn’t actually intend to kill him. If he had, Suk would already be dead.
For other ranks, regenerating from a drop of blood is impressive, but at their level, it’s just a standard ability. Everyone has a few tricks to kill others.
“Dad, can we talk? Could you please stop using me to hit people?”
A psychic wave came, and Suk saw a figure not far away holding an egg. The voice was clearly coming from inside the egg.
Qin Muye casually wiped the blood and flesh off the egg’s shell with a cloth and said, “Oh, I understand.”
“Understand but not change, right?” Ji Shan seemed exasperated.
“Who else is the hardest object in the house? I have to use you to hit people.” Qin Muye said slowly.
“No, there’s actually something harder than me in the house.”
“What is it?”
“Your mouth. When you’re being stubborn, your mouth is harder than my shell.”
“...”
Suk, watching this, didn’t let his guard down. Someone who could survive such bizarre circumstances and live so long must be incredibly powerful; otherwise, they would have been killed long ago.
“Mr. Star Empire Bear, why don’t you take a seat in my Endless Abyss? We can talk about what needs to be discussed.” Qin Muye looked at Suk and extended an invitation.
“Alright, I’ll go.” Suk felt a sense of relief. The other party didn’t intend to kill him.
If they truly wanted to kill him, they wouldn’t have invited him. However, even though it was an invitation, Suk knew he had no choice but to accept.
If he refused, the other party might just kill him on the spot, and his ashes would be scattered into the universe.
“Let me tell you, it’s a good thing you came alone. If ten or eight more had come, I might have accidentally smashed one or two to death. With your physique, I’d definitely start with you.” Qin Muye led the way, chattering away to Suk.
Suk didn’t know how to respond because he genuinely believed that the other party could accidentally smash him to death with the egg he was holding.
He couldn’t tell what kind of egg it was, but he could be certain of one thing: he couldn’t sense anything from it. It was as if there was nothing in the other’s hand, yet it existed.
This could only mean one thing: the egg was stronger than him.
So Suk was very curious about Qin Muye’s race. Although he looked like a human from the Star Empire, Suk was certain that beneath the human skin, Qin Muye was not human. Instead, the demon tide and the Endless Abyss he had seen were his true form.
“This is actually a misunderstanding. Let me tell you, it’s all the Blue Song civilization’s fault. We should get closer and closer.” After a lot of small talk, Qin Muye finally said.
“Yes, this is indeed the Blue Song civilization’s fault.” Suk agreed.
If the Endless Abyss only had 7th-stage beings, it would be the Endless Abyss’s fault. But with Qin Muye’s appearance, it could only be the Blue Song civilization’s fault.
The Star Empire knew how to make the right choice between a subordinate and an S-rank superhuman.
As for killing the other party? Qin Muye had already demonstrated his strength to Suk. A high-rank S, not someone they could easily surround and kill. If they truly attacked, they could kill him, but the Star Empire would suffer significant losses.
The losses were secondary; the aftermath would be the real trouble. If Qin Muye killed a dozen S-rank superhumans, the Star Empire would not only be severely weakened but also face the combined attacks of the Saints’ Sect and the All-Beings Alliance.
So, it was better to ally with the Endless Abyss rather than suppress it. Gaining the support of a high-rank S-rank who leans towards the Star Empire would be worth giving the Blue Song civilization to Qin Muye.
Interest is what major powers truly care about.
(End of Chapter)
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