Devouring Stars: Master of Evolution

Chapter 127 Chaotic Starfield

Above the Cold Moon Star, as Ren Yu and twelve ninth-level cosmic-level guards made their move, the numerous space pirates who had been lured out instantly began to flee.

They were completely overwhelmed by the overwhelming strength and had no chance to fight back.

"Your Highness, the main force of the space pirates has been eliminated. The leader, a third-tier cosmic-level pirate, and two first-tier cosmic-level pirates have been captured alive as you requested."

Only a very small number of space pirates managed to escape into the dark universe by using their warships to accelerate instantly.

Ren Yu, having easily crushed the space pirates, returned to the warship's control room.

"Hmm, well done!"

Qin Mu praised without reservation.

Although some of the space pirates escaped, this was not Ren Yu's fault, but rather because his side had too few people.

With hundreds of space pirate warships fleeing, it was impossible for Ren Yu and the twelve members of the ninth-level cosmic-level guard team to stop them all.

This was even more true after their ship escaped into the dark universe.

Unless space is sealed off, this kind of thing is hard to avoid.

But what about spatial containment?

That's something a domain lord couldn't do!

"Escape? Where can they escape to? Nothing more than the Chaotic Starfield. Do they think they can just run away once they get there?"

Qin Mu chuckled.

"Have the fleet unload the cargo, load it onto the Skyfire Ravens, and we're heading to the Chaotic Starfield!"

Ren Yu was stunned; he hadn't expected Qin Mu to actually pursue him all the way to the Chaotic Starfield.

"Your Highness, are you going to the Chaotic Starfield? Space pirates can't be eradicated. After this lesson, no one will dare to target your forces again."

"The environment in the Chaotic Starfield is extremely harsh, so there is no need for you to go there."

If you want to kill the escaped space pirates, just issue a warrant. You don't need to do it yourself; someone will bring their heads to you.

Ren Yu immediately tried to persuade him.

Qin Mu shook his head; what he wanted was not as simple as chasing down a group of fleeing space pirates.

His goal was to take control of the entire chaotic star field!

This was an idea he had after learning of the existence of the Chaotic Starfield, only now the idea has been brought forward.

Space pirates are the common target of all cosmic nations. Once someone is classified as a space pirate, it will be very difficult for them to survive in the universe.

In the original timeline, after the Noranshan family discovered Earth, their immense power drove Earth's leadership to despair.

However, after Luo Feng became the ruler of Earth, he used the laws of Black Dragon Mountain to force the Nuolan Mountain family to retreat.

The reason they were able to force the Nuolanshan family to retreat was by threatening them that if they did not withdraw, they would be attacked by the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's army as space pirates.

This shows the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's aversion to space pirates.

But why would there still be space pirates within the Black Dragon Mountain Empire?

Are there even chaotic star systems, places where space pirates congregate?

The reason is simple: it's not that we can't crack down on it, but that the cost is too high and not worth it.

The Chaotic Starfield is a place with an extremely harsh environment and no resources.

Even more terrifying is that it is shrouded in a natural space storm, which is not only powerful but also unpredictable and capable of instantly destroying any interstellar spaceship that enters its range.

This makes the Chaotic Starfield an extremely dangerous place.

This is a place that normal people, and even space adventurers, would avoid at all costs.

But it is precisely because of its harsh environment that this place has become a gathering place for a large number of dark forces such as space pirates and slave traders.

These dark forces exploit the complex terrain and harsh environment of the chaotic star system to carry out various illegal activities, such as robbery, smuggling, and the slave trade.

They established their own spheres of influence, forming numerous criminal gangs, turning the Chaotic Starfield into a place rife with evil and danger.

The Black Dragon Mountain Empire had cleansed the entire chaotic star field several times, wiping out all the space pirates and shattering planets.

Even so, it was still impossible to completely clean up the chaotic star field.

Although the Chaotic Starfield is called a starfield, it actually only covers a few hundred light-years and does not even contain any planets in the conventional sense that can support space pirates. Instead, it consists of space pirate bases built on fragments of a planet.

Some of these planetary fragments were shattered by space storms, while others were bombarded by the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's fleet.

Its environment is so dangerous that normal humans cannot survive there, and it is constantly threatened by space storms.

Only desperate space pirates would go to a place like that.

The strongest space pirates hiding inside were only at the cosmic level, and they only managed to survive because they had secret connections with some powerful forces.

It's not worthwhile to station too many powerful individuals in this place, and it's pointless to station too few troops.

It is too barren and threatened by space storms, making it too dangerous.

Historically, there is a record of a Black Dragon Mountain Empire fleet stationed in the Chaotic Starfield being completely destroyed by a violent space storm.

Therefore, the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's approach was to send its fleet to sweep through the area every so often.

However, whenever the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's troops left, a large number of space pirates would gather again not long afterward.

In short, this is an extremely barren and dangerous region.

"Part of the reason for killing those space pirates was that the environment there was perfect for one of my studies, a very important one."

I won't be staying there for long either.

Qin Mu shook his head, and then explained.

Upon hearing Qin Mu's explanation, Ren Yu immediately understood.

If it involves Qin Mu's research and the time frame is short, then there's no problem.

This wasn't his first time serving as a pharmacist's bodyguard, and he knew that many pharmacists had special environmental requirements when researching medicines.

For example, he once protected a pharmacist on an extremely cold planet for over a hundred years.

However, what Ren Yu didn't know was that the important research Qin Mu mentioned wasn't some kind of medicine.

Rather, it was to comprehend the laws of space.

So far, Qin Mu's chosen Zerg secret technique, "Spatial Control," has only yielded some clues through his research on the Golden Horned Beast.

Without special opportunities, it is extremely difficult to master the laws of space.

It's difficult, which is normal, since spatial laws are generally only accessible to realm lord-level powerhouses.

But once mastered, the boost to one's strength is explosive.

Almost all the renowned experts in the Genius Battle have comprehended higher-level laws such as the Law of Space or the Law of Time.

For example, Luo Feng crossed the threshold of "metal and space", while Rong Jun crossed the threshold of "earth and space".

Death God Berlan is the one who has crossed the threshold of "wind and space".

Aichen has crossed the threshold into the fundamental laws of 'light and time'.

Qin Mu's current strength is far from sufficient to compete with these geniuses!

If Qin Mu wants to quickly master the laws of space, he has two shortcuts.

The first method, like Luo Feng's, is to find a race similar to the Demon Slayer Clan that is naturally adept at spatial laws, and then use the insect swarm's analytical abilities or the Golden Horned Beast's clone technique to transform them into insectoids.

However, races that are naturally close to the laws of space are very rare, and it is quite difficult to obtain one.

Fortunately, Qin Mu is now a level-two pharmacist and has become Yu Chen's apprentice, so he still has a chance.

But this takes time and opportunity.

The second method relies on the insect swarm's innate environmental adaptability and its ability to evolve and mutate.

Insect swarms possess a crucial innate ability: to evolve and mutate in extremely harsh environments.

On Io in the solar system, the environment is very suitable for the survival of fire-attribute insectoids.

The lava and volcanic environment allowed the insect swarm to constantly evolve and mutate, and this process of evolution and mutation was the most important research material for Qin Mu.

The environment there also played a part in Qin Mu's ability to reach the third level of his Fire Domain.

Similarly, the same applies to space storms.

If the swarm of insects can survive and evolve during the spatial storm, then Qin Mu's chances of comprehending the laws of space will greatly increase.

Of course, this is difficult; space storms are too terrifying, and almost no living thing can survive in them.

But this is an opportunity. Since only a few space pirates are entrenched there, and they're not very strong, wiping them out will clean up some scum. The Zerg swarm will also gain another territory in the universe, and increase their chances of comprehending the laws of space—why not?

"Bring those three cosmic-level space pirates here first, and implant enslavement chips into them. We'll need them to safely enter the chaotic star field."

Qin Mu gave the instructions.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Ren Yu nodded respectfully.

When it comes to understanding the chaotic star system, who can compare to these space pirates who have lived there for years?

This is also why Qin Mu demanded to be captured alive.

Not long after Qin Mu issued the order, three cosmic-level space pirates with lifeless eyes were brought over.

"Your Highness, the enslavement chip has been implanted; all that's needed is for the master-servant relationship to be established."

"It was said by a ninth-level cosmic-level guard."

Qin Mu nodded. In front of these people, he couldn't very well use his Zerg transformation ability, so enslaving the chip was a very good alternative.

Moreover, once the enslavement chip is implanted, the process of converting to the Zerg will be very easy.

After completing the recognition process, the three cosmic-level space pirates knelt on the ground without offering any resistance.

This is the terrifying aspect of enslavement chips: once the master recognition process is completed, they will be absolutely loyal to their master and will not disobey in the slightest.

Unless one breaks through to the Domain Lord level, where the soul can leave the body, it is impossible to break free from the control of the enslavement chip.

"Owner."

The three space pirates knelt on the ground and shouted in unison.

"You all know how to enter the Chaotic Starfield, right?"

Qin Mu asked coldly, showing no liking for these space pirates whatsoever.

"Know."

Three cosmic-level space pirates replied.

"Great, get ready, we're off."

Qin Mu didn't have much time left. In a few days, he would be heading to the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's headquarters of pharmacists to formally become an apprentice.

To conquer the chaotic star field, relying solely on one's own guard is not enough.

Therefore, he planned to take a batch of Skyfire Ravens into the chaotic star field by using armed cargo ships to completely occupy it.

As for carrying the Skyfire Raven through the World Ring?

If it's not necessary to expose it, it's best not to. Even for an Immortal Disciple, this thing is far too precious for a Hengxing-level being.

One domain lord, twelve ninth-tier cosmic-level powerhouses, and millions of constant-star fire crows are enough to take over the Chaotic Star Domain.

(End of this chapter)