Swallowing the Stars: Starting with the Battle of Geniuses

Chapter 13 Breaking Free from the Cage (Part 2) [Two-in-One]

As a dedicated flight tool, the speed of a spaceship is naturally incomparable to that of ordinary interstellar life.

However, there are also differences between the spacecraft.

Hunzhen knew it was only a matter of time before he was caught up.

"But as long as we can successfully leave Black Oak, that's all that matters."

Inside the spaceship's control room, Hunzhen smiled slightly.

Given Black Oak's arrogance, even if they discover he's out of control, only one cosmic-level expert will intervene to pursue him.

Of course, arrogance is only an evaluation made from a genuine perspective.

For Black Oak Company, cosmic-level powerhouses are a vital resource; capturing a runaway slave at the ninth level of the Hengxing realm is already a waste of their potential.

"Once we leave the current star system, it will be impossible for Black Oak to catch me again."

He discarded the biochip shortly after leaving Black Oak. The spaceship was most likely within Black Oak's markings, but it was too far away to be easily tracked down.

By the time you actually track him down, he will most likely have already sold the ship and bought a new one.

Of course, the scope of the above explanation does not include the pursuer behind them.

Three days have passed since Hunzhen left Black Oak Star, and it is indeed time for the other side to catch up.

He looked at the signal approaching from behind displayed on the spaceship's large radar screen and immediately raised an eyebrow: "Doctor, as I initially instructed, slow down the spaceship and prepare to leave the dark universe."

"Yes, my master."

Under the toad-faced doctor's control, a cold electronic voice came from inside the spaceship: "Course changed, destination: 'Fendi Star'."

The spaceship began to decelerate, and on the radar, the spaceship behind was rapidly approaching.

Just as it approached within range of a direct strike—

They returned to their original universe.

"It will take some time before he slows down and then accelerates to catch up."

Hunzhen pondered to himself, the image of the other party's exasperated expression flashing through his mind, and he couldn't help but smile.

Trying to do something like this once is fine, but if it were to happen again, given the performance gap between the two spacecraft, it would be impossible to succeed.

There's no need to waste a simulation attempt on this.

Once is enough. With things like this, once you succeed, you feel great for a year.

Without accelerating further into the dark universe, the spaceship traveled at sub-light speed for more than ten minutes before a blue planet shrouded in clouds came into view.

"We have arrived at our destination, 'Star Fendi'."

"Torque signal received."

"Entering the Fendi spaceship port."

As the spaceship landed, Hunzhen turned to look at the toad-faced man and said calmly, "Once I leave the spaceship, you will act according to my orders."

"Yes, ma'am."

Just as the toad-faced doctor nodded, a streak of light flashed across the sky.

A genuine smile of excitement crept onto Hunzhen's lips: "They're here."

Before the spaceship had even landed, Hunzhen opened the hatch and, ignoring the repeated warnings from the port, leaped out of the spaceship on a flying star shuttle.

……

"Fendi Planet?"

Upon seeing Hunzhen's destination, Langal, a first-tier powerhouse from the Black Oak Company, scoffed, "Just a life-bearing planet? Does he think 'Grape Mountain' would wage war against my Black Oak Company for this? Ignorant slaves who've never seen the world, truly laughable!"

Just as Langal was about to make a move, a blue light shot out from below.

An object resembling both a drill and a spear shot straight into the sky.

"Flying Star Shuttle!?"

Langal's eyes widened, but he didn't have time to open the hatch.

With a deafening roar, the Flying Star Shuttle, propelled by Hunzhen's full power, pierced through Langal's spaceship, triggering a violent explosion.

"Damn it! Despicable! That lowly slave dared to ambush and scheme against me!!??"

Rangal's eyes were bloodshot, and his roar echoed through the sky.

The spaceship wreckage fell from the sky, and to prevent damage to the planet, Fendi had to deploy numerous technological defenses to intercept it.

Among the countless falling fragments, a blood-soaked, black-clad, scale-armored youth with a furious expression and a fiery aura emanating from his body resembled a terrifying fire god!

"You've angered me, kid!"

Langal's eyes flashed like lightning, piercing through the clouds and mist to see the figure who had succeeded in his attack but had not fled, instead standing calmly in the void.

As the Force ignited, Langal's body swelled, and he gripped a massive, fiery red sword in his hand. Suddenly, he unleashed a powerful strike.

Flames surged, making the entire sky seem to be ablaze.

Hunzhen, however, was filled with fighting spirit.

"Cosmic First Order, Domain First Level, Top-Tier Third Order Force Weapon. The power difference between him and me is at least tens, nearly a hundred times!"

The gap in strength can be somewhat compensated for by combat experience and application of the field, but even with the help of soft power, the real gap between the two sides is more than tenfold.

In the three simulations conducted over three days, Hunzhen was defeated by his opponent each time.

But each time, he successfully escaped according to the original plan.

"What's there to be afraid of?!"

Hunzhen instantly drew his sword and charged towards the sky on his flying star shuttle.

Having experience in simulation recording, his best course of action would probably be to avoid direct confrontation and focus on stalling for time.

But if someone has power yet still cowers in fear, what use is that power to them?

In just over a year, not only in terms of life level and power realm, but also in other aspects, Hunzhen has been quietly changing.

Having broken free from the cage and seen the vastness of the sky and earth, a seed called the heart of a strong person finally sprouted from the soil and grew branches!

The Hunzhen longsword slashed wildly, scattering the sword light, and Langar's ferocious face gradually became clear in his eyes.

"Royal!"

With a soft shout, the Flying Star Shuttle shot out from behind Hunzhen like a missile!

Of the four flying star shuttles, only the one under my feet, which is used as a means of transportation to maintain speed, and the one that was just fired and the one that is being fired now, are left.

But Hunzhen had no scruples and launched it directly as a one-time use item.

boom!

"Outrageous brat!"

After the explosion, Langal was revealed to be covered in soot and looking furious.

hum--.

Hunzhen seized the opportunity of Langar's intense emotional fluctuations and unleashed a soul attack on Langar.

Although his mental power is at the ninth level of the Star Realm, his willpower and consciousness are already at the cosmic level, so he won't suffer a backlash because of it.

After a moment of stunned silence, Langal saw another flying star shuttle transform into a high-speed spinning spiral and shoot towards him.

Yan Jian hurriedly intercepted and successfully cut it in half, but he was also more seriously injured as a result. The power of Yan Jian was greatly damaged, and even the stable domain was violently shaken.

Fortunately... the opponent's losses were also considerable.

Looking at the boy hovering in mid-air in the distance, Langal had long since abandoned his initial contempt and his expression became solemn.

Hunzhen discarded his already tattered battle sword and took out his last weapon, his expression solemn.

It's not that he doesn't want to rely on the advantage of being in control to fight remotely.

However, if you want to threaten your opponent with a second-tier psychic weapon, there is no other way but to use it to its fullest extent and maximize its threat at close range as a disposable tool.

Even with the advantage of initially outmaneuvering his opponent and inflicting significant damage, he was still proud to have fought to this extent with his cultivation at the ninth level of the Hengxing realm.

Langal suddenly waved his hand, and the fire domain merged into the flaming sword.

Hunzhen's expression hardened as well, and countless vortexes of energy swirled around him.

call out.

The two figures quickly approached each other, immediately engaging in the most dangerous close-quarters combat.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

The power of the mind, the Force, and the physical strength are perfectly combined, burning completely and unleashing ultimate power.

A series of air blasts echoed through the sky.

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Langar used his power to intimidate others, while Hunzhen, with the help of the Flying Star Shuttle under his feet and the Wind Domain, used his agility to maneuver around the enemy.

"Kid! I admit, your skills are superior to mine, but—"

"Under absolute power, all of this is useless!"

Hunzhen's pupils constricted.

"burst!"

Amidst a deafening roar that shook the entire planet, one figure stood in the void like a god, while another fell to earth like a shooting star.

As Langal watched the downed Hunzhen, he was about to deliver the final blow when suddenly his eyes bulged, his body stiffened, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Whoosh—whoosh—.

Countless scales were scattered, and the muscles hidden beneath them bulged and burst, only gradually returning to normal after several seconds.

"Damn it! How could I have suffered such a severe injury!"

Langal's face was ferocious as he looked down at the scene. It took him a while to recover and press his advantage. However, he couldn't help but recall the scene from earlier.

Just when he thought victory was assured, Hunzhen, who was seriously injured, detonated the Flying Star Shuttle beneath his feet almost the instant he finished his attack, causing Hunzhen, who had just exerted all his strength, to suffer a nearly equal level of severe injury.

Even though the injuries were similar, with his cosmic-level life form, he could still move freely, while his opponent had no power to resist.

……

The duel in the sky was mostly obscured by the dense clouds of Fendi, but when a blue meteor streaked across the sky, even the most ignorant children on the planet were drawn to it.

"Mommy, is that a shooting star? Can I make a wish?"

A little girl stared wide-eyed, her jewel-like eyes fixed on the falling meteor.

The meteor parted the clouds, dividing the world into two distinct halves.

This creates a magnificent and rare spectacle.

……

"Hahaha!"

Despite being severely injured and falling from the sky, Hunzhen felt no bitterness of defeat, but rather a sense of exhilarating pleasure.

With less than 10% of his Force and Psychic Power remaining, he was in so much pain that he had to grit his teeth to even move a finger, yet he couldn't help but let out a hearty smile.

Thick clouds swept over my body, showering me with a layer of dew, while the howling wind buzzed in my ears like bees fluttering their wings.

He fell face-first into the sky, watching the figure above him draw ever closer.

"But you can never catch me, never, ever touch me again."

Below, the sound of the spaceship hurtling towards them gradually became clearer, and Hunzhen's lips curled up in a smile.

After a brief moment of joy, a sense of disorientation inevitably sets in.

Having just transmigrated to this world, the days of living in fear and trembling at the threat of my fellow assassins seem like only yesterday.

The simulations and countless failures reminded him of his own insignificance and the sheer size of the enemy.

There is only one thing that is absolutely true.

He finally broke free from the control of the Black Oak Company, and from then on, he was free to soar like a fish in the sky and a bird in the sea.

Past lives and present lives flashed through his mind like fleeting shadows.

The world is so big, and he had longed to see it.

Forums, communities, and blogs—through the internet, his horizons are not narrow. Like most netizens, he can easily learn what the outside world is like.

Unfortunately, the more one knows the vastness of the world, the more one realizes one's own narrow-mindedness and insignificance.

It was as if they were bound by a strong sense of self, confined to their own cramped world, unable to move.

Perhaps the outside world is beautiful, but he still chooses to be a shut-in in his own cramped little world, a mouse at the beck and call of people living in the vast world.

The mouse knows the price that comes with seeing the real world.

Or rather, it is precisely because they are mice that they know how much it costs.

Humans cannot understand the suffering of mice, because humans have always been human, while mice, despite having donned the skin of mice, still imagine themselves as human beings.

But this time, everything is different.

In this much wider and more boundless world, he really can go and see it.

Is freedom really so close at hand?

No, it's already within reach.

"This... is this the feel of freedom?"

He reached out and made a grasping motion, but only a rapid stream of air passed through his fingers.

What I once thought would take three years and require the help of powerful connections, I accomplished in just one year, all by myself.

Hunzhen's brows relaxed.

The wind howled.

He didn't feel the biting wind stinging his skin; instead, it seemed to be celebrating his freedom with excitement and joy.

The accumulated insights reached their peak at this moment.

Hunzhen seized upon this fleeting inspiration, and as if struck by a sudden inspiration, lightly slashed a blade towards the sky.

At this moment, he transcended his simulated self and touched the realm of the laws.

The second-tier Force weapon was unable to withstand the force of this attack and shattered instantly.

Yet it still cleaved through the vast clouds in the sky, and simultaneously sliced ​​the approaching figure in two.

The astonished and disbelieving faces of the pursuers could be vaguely seen.

Hunzhen did not show any particular surprise, as if he had not accomplished a kill beyond his level, but had only done something insignificant.

It then free-fell into the open hatch of the spaceship, and gracefully departed under the awe-inspiring gazes of the ruling class of Fendi.

(End of this chapter)