Super Mechanic: God of Superpowers!

Chapter 175 Advanced

As darkness fell and twilight enveloped the earth, the last rays of the setting sun sank below the horizon.

Ye Xiu glanced at the square where the streetlights were gradually coming on, and quickly returned to his residence.

"Finally, I can break through the bottleneck." He rubbed his hands together, opened the panel, and poured all the accumulated 1.2 billion experience points into his profession level.

The light screen suddenly trembled violently, displaying a series of prompts:

[Psychic Architect breaks through to Lv20 (max), Strength +300, Agility +3, Endurance +3, Mysticism +5, Free Attribute Points +6, Potential Points +1]

[Reach level 120 to activate the gene evolution quest]

[Task Requirement: Complete the genetic chain evolution]

"Gene chain 1." Ye Xiu stroked his chin, lost in thought.

He recalled three main methods: catalysis, knowledge infusion, or special potions.

However, the safest approach is to use superpowers to simulate gene enhancement effects and then improve the quality of superpowers through potential points.

This way, you don't have to consume precious items, and it perfectly matches your own class characteristics.

The requirements for the job change quest were as expected:

[Master any third-order gene chain (giant body/superpower resonance/quantum entanglement) and reach the maximum level].

These three directions correspond to the three major branches of the supernatural ability system: energy level, genes, and manipulation.

Although you can still learn other skill types after changing jobs, your main specialization will directly affect your attribute growth and skill consumption.

"The advanced quest has been completed. I'll consider changing jobs after I've accumulated enough experience to level up."

Ye Xiu poured all the newly acquired attribute points into the Mysterious attribute, and after watching the value break through the 700 mark, he closed the panel with satisfaction.

The motion-sensor lights in the corridor lit up one by one with his footsteps, but he bumped into Bennett, who had been waiting for him, at the corner.

"The six nations want to negotiate with you via video." The old mercenary raised the encrypted terminal in his hand.

Ye Xiu's lips curled into a smile: "It came faster than I expected."

When he followed Bennett into the underground conference room, the leaders of the six countries were already seated on a giant screen.

The Star Dragon leader, wearing a diplomatic smile, began, "Terminator... or rather, Your Excellency from the Alien World, we..."

"No need for formalities," Ye Xiu interrupted directly.

"You need my legion of superhumans to fight the mutants, and I need resources to establish a branch base—let's just lay out our cards."

The people on the screen exchanged glances.

They knew that this man, who had once served in the Star Dragon Intelligence Agency, was no longer the agent who could be easily commanded.

At this moment, the floating data stream behind him is analyzing every subtle expression in real time.

The Star Dragon leader didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point: "Tell me your conditions."

"We need to help restore social order and save people in danger."

Ye Xiu toyed with the metal paperweight on the table: "What's the specific plan?"

"After discussion, we requested the shelter to disclose the inhibitor formula and raw material sources, and to send technical personnel to guide production."

The other party's representative paused and added, "In addition, there is an urgent need for a large quantity of readily available medicines to prioritize stabilizing the government and military systems, and then gradually treat the general public after basic operations have been restored."

"Of course, we need to borrow your armed forces to assist in the operation, and the detailed plan will be kept in touch with you at all times."

"A very well-thought-out plan." Ye Xiu put down the paperweight, the metal base tapping softly on the table. "But—what's in it for me?"

Several gasps were heard in the conference room as one of the delegates accidentally knocked over his water glass on the table.

Clearly, no one expected this savior to negotiate terms, given that he had previously acted like a pure humanitarian.

"Surprised?" Ye Xiu rested his chin on his hand, scanning the crowd in the holographic projection. "This is a transaction of equal exchange; without bargaining chips..."

"But this is a crisis for all of humanity!" Representative Odifenna suddenly interjected, "You came back precisely to save—"

"Stop." Ye Xiu interrupted, raising his index finger. "Preventing the destruction of the planet and helping you rebuild your regime are two different things. Even if half the population dies, as long as the flame of civilization remains, I can accept it."

As he spoke, he suddenly gave a sarcastic smile, "Or how about I take over the planet once all your citizens have fled to the shelters?"

The representative of the Red Maple Alliance clenched his fist: "You're bargaining with your life!"

"Just a reminder: when the Sprout Organization was destroyed three years ago, none of you even had the right to speak with me."

Ye Xiu suddenly stood up, casting a huge shadow behind him. "Now you want me to clean up this mess? Let's talk about the Godora Rescue Team instead."

"What about the promised starfleet? Sixty years ago, they imparted their knowledge of supernatural abilities, sparking a war between hundreds of nations. What surprises will they bring this time?"

The representative from Tyreus slammed his fist on the table: "At least they won't just stand by and watch us die!"

"Really?" Ye Xiu brought up the star map projection.

"According to my intelligence, Godora's transport ships are mining minerals in the Kuiper Belt, while their diplomats are currently attending an interstellar reception."

He suddenly moved closer to the camera, his pupils reflecting the flickering light of data streams: "Do you want me to livestream this for you?"

The faces of the six leaders immediately darkened, as if their most sensitive points had been struck.

It's one thing if negotiations fail, but why suddenly reopen old wounds?

That's so unfair! That's outrageous!

"You can only cling to the coattails of the Godora civilization, and even if you know nothing about them, you have to treat them like royalty."

"And me? Not only do I have control over Godora's intelligence network and maintain unimpeded communication channels with their higher-ups, but I've also collaborated with them on multiple projects."

"Can you do these things?"

The meeting room was eerily quiet; these harsh truths made everyone's faces grow increasingly grim.

They longed to speak with their heads held high, but faced with the absolute power disparity of a more advanced civilization, they had no choice but to humble themselves and act subservient.

Although the exact location of alien planets in interstellar space is unclear.

But if Ye Xiu's words are true, the organization's power is probably far beyond their expectations, and the thought of this makes them feel a chill down their spines.

Ye Xiu tapped the table with his finger: "Even if Godora helps you resolve the alienation disaster, once their spaceship packs up and leaves, they'll leave behind a planet riddled with holes."

"Aren't you still an indigenous civilization trapped on the surface, climbing the technology tree?"

"Expecting them to introduce you to the interstellar community? Even a fool would know that's impossible!"

These words caused the pupils of everyone present to shrink slightly.

They knew better than anyone that the interstellar communicator given by Godora had 99% of its functions locked, allowing only one-way communication.

This defensive posture speaks volumes.

Even with post-disaster reconstruction, the risk of civilization regression still exists.

"To gain the right to equal dialogue, you must at least shed the label of 'indigenous.' But given your current level of technology..."

Ye Xiu scoffed, "We're still hundreds of years away from the threshold of interstellar travel. Are we going to gamble on that vague and unrealistic technological explosion?"

The representative from Xinglong suddenly slammed his fist on the table and stood up: "What exactly are you trying to say?"

"Still don't understand?" Ye Xiu suddenly stood up, bracing himself on the conference table with both hands.

"In this game, I am your only living piece! In the entire StarCraft universe, who else besides me would genuinely help you?"

The entire audience erupted in uproar.

"You mean...?"

"Let's take a long-term view! Today we're not just talking about disaster relief, but about the future of our entire civilization!"

Ye Xiu paced back and forth, exuding a powerful aura of control over the entire situation.

Although Han Xiao advocates preserving the existing political system, he prefers complete control.

After all, establishing a base on a newbie planet where players gather is the only way to continuously cultivate power.

These remarks were like a thunderclap.

The representatives of the six countries looked at each other, their fingers tapping unconsciously on the table.

Compared to alien forces that are not of our kind, alien organizations from the same blue planet are indeed more reassuring—even if this reassurance comes at a price.

Ruilan's Adam's apple bobbed: "What do you want?"

"I thought I had made myself very clear."

Ye Xiu ran his fingertip across the planet model in the holographic projection. "Even if you don't give it to me, I have plenty of ways to get it."

"That's an excessively large appetite."

"Once you've witnessed the vastness of the universe, you'll understand that this is just an admission ticket."

"Remember, what you'll regret most in the future won't be today's decisions, but the foolishness of missing opportunities."

*Sizzle*—The screen suddenly went black, forcing the meeting to be interrupted.

Bennett was still in shock, muttering to himself, "They...rejected it?"

"That's not true." Ye Xiu grinned. "They're negotiating terms."

Bennett looked at the other person with a complicated expression: "You seem a little different than before."

"The person is still the same person." Ye Xiu casually shrugged his shoulders. "It's just that no one can truly see through another person."

Bennett clenched his fists and didn't reply.

Alien forces want to take over the entire planet? Could it be that this kid came back not just to save people, but also wants to become the planet's leader?

He really wasn't sure whether this was reliable or not.

The fates of those dictators in history textbooks linger in my mind; power is like a snowball, the more it rolls, the harder it is to stop.

Besides, the human heart is the most vulnerable thing to test. It's like looking in a mirror; if you bare your teeth at the abyss, the abyss might just pull some kind of trick on you.

The air seemed to freeze, and the clock hands moved slower than a snail.

It took a good ten minutes before the big screen lit up again.

The heads of state from six countries appeared all at once, their expressions as varied as if a bottle of spices had been spilled.

"As long as you keep your word, we'll provide whatever manpower and weapons you need. We agree to your terms!"

Actually, these politicians are no match for each other.

Xinglong has taken the lead; if the other five don't follow suit, they'll fall behind in no time.

Besides, since the alien forces have already broken out of the atmosphere, admitting defeat isn't a loss of face.

Compared to those arrogant alien lords, this guy in front of me is at least a fellow countryman from the same planet, Aquamarine. It's always warmer to hug his leg.

As for what specific benefits they could gain, no one dared to ask.

This is clearly an unfair contract. It's a favor if they're willing to give it to you; if they really want to take it by force, you can't stop them.

To put it bluntly, this is like a pie falling from the sky!

Ye Xiu discreetly wiped the sweat from his palms in his pocket, maintaining a nonchalant demeanor on his face:

"I'll send someone by spaceship to your territory right away to help clean up this mess." The heads on the screen nodded like chickens pecking at rice.

In just ten days, the shelter seemed to have been given a cheat code.

The magic mercenaries drastically increased the production of inhibitors, so the refugees no longer had to fight tooth and nail for them.

But more and more people gathered, and the shantytown became as crowded as a sardine can.

Bennett and his team of players worked day and night to expand the site, and those hardcore gamers turned the construction site into an assembly line.

As the refuge was about to expand into a megacity, Ye Xiu didn't forget to provide benefits to the six countries.

Several spaceships landed directly in the capitals of various countries, startling the locals who rubbed their eyes in disbelief.

The mercenaries brought the raw materials and taught them how to make inhibitors, while politicians took the opportunity to put on a few publicity shows, and social order gradually stabilized.

The six kingdoms really went all out this time, handing over command of their armies without hesitation.

However, Ye Xiu was too lazy to take those lumps of iron; it would be easier for the locals to maintain order.

Although the shelters and the six countries managed to stabilize the situation, it was still a drop in the ocean compared to the global situation.

The mutated plants and animals in the wild are impossible to eradicate completely, and the most deadly thing is the amphibious behemoths that have emerged from the sea, causing terrible damage to coastal cities.

This damn virus is like a wildfire, burning fiercely even in places you can't see.

……

Most of the players on Aquamarine Star were holed up in their shelters, which did little to improve the overall situation, but it gave Ye Xiu a huge advantage.

Through the alien selection ceremony, he managed to attract 30,000 to 40,000 players and made a fortune in experience points.

This selection process has become a daily routine for players, with forums constantly flooded with discussions about strategies.

The group concluded that: a reckless man is like a rocket, a cautious ruler is the true king, and it's better to stay put and wait until old age than to massacre a city.

Now that team selections are being held, players are starting to band together for mutual support:

Casual players join teams randomly, skilled players dominate the field, and large guilds use peripheral members as meat shields to pave the way for the main force. Everyone is showing their skills.

As their teamwork improved, their success rate in the selection process soared, and the players were smugly convinced that they had found the key to victory... Ye Xiu loved seeing their confident demeanor.

Ye Xiu had been planning for so long, and the plan was basically going according to script. It was all good news until an unexpected situation suddenly arose.

Who would have thought that Caroline would actually teach players how to play Wayne!

These people are so addicted to gambling that we can't stop them.

When Ye Xiu found out, he was almost furious: "You, Caroline, you're slacking off and you're corrupting my hardworking life!"

Are they trying to force me to become a credit card reseller? These good-for-nothings!

Since joining the mercenary group, the player has been making his presence felt everywhere, as if he has cheated.

Some of them fawned over handsome men and beautiful women like Arocia and Fording, leaving the serious mercenaries completely bewildered.

Some people were introduced to the Wayne card by Caroline and fell into the card pit and couldn't get out.

These popular interstellar cards are truly addictive. Not only do they come with cool special effects, but each card also corresponds to a big shot from one of the major powers in the universe. You can learn about the interstellar landscape just by playing the cards.

Wow, you can even learn something new while playing cards!

The forum was immediately flooded with strategy guides, covering everything from basic rules to deck building, and players from all over the world flocked to see this novel thing.

Playing cards in the game is so much fun, it doubles the enjoyment!

The Wayne cards were already popular among players, and now that they've been introduced to the game early, it's sparked a nationwide card-playing frenzy.

Caroline's "Shattered Star Ring" limited edition deck was posted on the forum, and most people didn't recognize the characters printed on it, except for Ames of Dragon Throne.

After all, those long, white legs were a viral sensation back then.

What's most jaw-dropping is that players discovered their own faction leader, Ye Xiu, actually has his own exclusive card!

Being able to be featured on a card is quite prestigious, it shows that our Alien Mercenary Group is doing very well in the Shattered Star Ring! The more powerful the faction, the more smug the players become.

But Ye Xiu was inwardly distressed: these people were burning through their game points every minute, and now they were all wasting them on the card table. Wasn't this just a way of taking advantage of me?

Slacking off will harm both yourself and others, brothers!

I don't know which god said, "There's no problem that can't be solved with a game of cards; if there is, just play another game." Now, the players are completely laid up at the card table.

Although Ye Xiu felt the pinch, he couldn't stop them, since the strength of the players directly affected the strength of the faction.

After agonizing for a long time, he suddenly had a flash of inspiration:

"Why not just hold an official card game championship? Set up some prizes and create some hype, which would satisfy these card game enthusiasts and also enhance team cohesion..."

The more I think about it, the more plausible it seems. Getting into the card game scene early might not be such a bad thing. But I'll have to wait until I get them into StarCraft before I can even sell card packs and make some money off them…

More than ten days after version 2.0 was launched, players gradually figured out the new rules, and the game ecosystem began to operate stably.

The previous version's level cap was set at level 60, which was right at the crucial stage of the race's first ascension and transformation.

Now that the level cap has been lifted, many players have broken through this barrier and are experiencing the amazing effects of character evolution.

The related discussions instantly ignited the interplanetary forum, sweeping across all regional sections with their popularity.

While players were discussing the character's transformation, Ye Xiu turned his attention to collecting gene chain-enhanced abilities.

With an exaggerated 10-point luck bonus, he not only successfully found his target, but also acquired two of them at once!

After returning to his private space, Ye Xiu accessed the interstellar terminal and logged into the regional channel.

The player recruitment program is running smoothly, and the gene chain enhancement plan is in place. The remaining key is to see how the Godora Rescue Team moves.

Based on the timeline, they should be arriving soon.

As the official authority governing the Garden Galaxy, Godora immediately suspected that their arch-enemy, Dark Star, was behind the simultaneous disasters that broke out on multiple civilized planets within their jurisdiction.

Out of caution, they conducted a full two weeks of investigation before taking action, which gave the players ample time to develop their strategies.

Just a few hours ago, a regional news flash suddenly popped up on my terminal:

Multiple interstellar media outlets began to focus on reporting the unusual disaster in the Garden Galaxy, with local media in Godora continuing to follow up.

As the situation gained widespread attention, public calls for government assistance grew rapidly, finally prompting an official response.

After quickly browsing the latest updates, Ye Xiu smiled knowingly: "It seems Dark Star has begun its operation."

At this moment, the entire galaxy thought this was a sudden disaster, but only he knew that the Dark Star was behind this wave of public opinion.

Those sudden reports were clearly a carefully orchestrated trigger, designed to force Godora into the game.

"According to the script, their infiltrator team should have already infiltrated Aquamarine Star." Ye Xiu murmured to himself, gazing at the holographic star map.

At the same time, in a nuclear radiation exclusion zone.

On this desolate wasteland shrouded in gray and white tones, dozens of streamlined spaceships remained invisible.

The mixed-race warriors, dressed in fully enclosed protective suits, are adjusting monitoring equipment; they are the reconnaissance team dispatched by Dark Star.

This squad's mission was not combat, so its composition was relatively streamlined. Apart from the leader, who was a B-level ability user, the rest were ordinary soldiers.

Their spaceships are equipped with top-notch anti-reconnaissance systems—after all, the Dark Star's expertise in stealth technology is truly remarkable, given that they have survived the siege of Godora to this day.

Every planet that has been spawned with the Prototype has such a hidden team.

Their specialized detectors can capture the special radiation bands emitted by the Primarch, allowing them to remotely monitor its growth progress—this kind of after-sales service is truly commendable for interstellar arms dealers.

However, they never attempted to pinpoint the exact location of the Primarch, as their superiors strictly forbade any proactive intervention.

When Ye Xiu's fleet conducted a global scan, these perfectly cloaked ships were undetectable, as if they had blended into the air.

About a month ago, this Dark Star Special Operations Group quietly moved into Aquamarine Star and has not shown any trace of itself.

They accessed the satellite systems of six countries through cutting-edge virtual network technology, sharing the monitoring images from these "sky eyes".

Although they witnessed the devastation the alienation wrought on the planet, these were not their main concerns.

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It wasn't until the appearance of that special entity that the entire team became alert and quickly reported the information to headquarters.

The headquarters leadership is closely monitoring the progress of the plan, and that entity, which had previously caused them to lose core members, has long been listed as a key target for prevention.

This unexpected discovery surprised the decision-makers, and after emergency consultations, they reached a consensus that the other party's appearance was most likely unrelated to them.

"According to our investigation, Aquamarine is that person's home planet, and it's purely coincidental that we chose this place."

It is likely that local authorities activated the emergency communication mechanism after the disaster occurred.

"The logic is clear, we are still operating in the shadows, and the action plan remains secure."

"Godora's rescue fleet is about to set off. Having an additional rescue force won't hurt us. This planet is just an ordinary node in the whole plan."

Despite their wariness of that being, they decided to remain in hiding, given that the plan was at a crucial stage.

What's even more frightening is the enemy's top-tier Blacklight submarine, whose superior maneuverability renders any attempt to encircle and annihilate them meaningless.

From the perspective of Dark Star's leadership, this was merely a minor incident in the plan; the real decisive actions were being prepared.

As the disaster in the Garden Galaxy continues to escalate, advanced civilizations in the surrounding star systems are adopting a wait-and-see attitude.

According to the interstellar covenant, Godora should be fully responsible for any disasters within its jurisdiction.

If this established civilization were to abandon its allies in their time of need, its interstellar reputation would suffer a severe blow.

Although rescue efforts are not a mandatory obligation, they are related to the maintenance of a civilized image and political alliances.

To consolidate its rule in the Shattered Star Ring and quell public pressure, Godora's rescue fleet finally set sail from its various military ports.

When the leaders of the six nations received news of the fleet's imminent arrival, they were almost moved to tears.

This long-awaited "savior ark" is finally about to fulfill its promise as guardians of the galaxy.

Despite a recent agreement with a certain special entity, the leaders of the six nations are well aware that the key to resolving the current crisis still lies in Godora's hands.

That promise is like a distant lighthouse, but what's needed now is the real power to extinguish the fire right in front of us.

On the morning of the scheduled landing day, heads of state, accompanied by their honor guards, waited early at the designated coordinates.

Even during the difficult period of post-disaster reconstruction, they still did their best to prepare a welcoming ceremony of the highest standard.

"This is a momentous moment in the history of interstellar diplomacy, and every detail must demonstrate our sincerity," the president muttered to himself, adjusting his collar.

As the fleet silhouette gradually appeared on the horizon, the officials felt both expectant and apprehensive.

This is not only about disaster relief, but also the first formal meeting between two civilizations under the stars.

On this day, the world's six major observatories kept a close watch on the sky, waiting to capture the movements of the Godora fleet as soon as possible.

At the height of the midday sun, a golden fleet suddenly pierced through the clouds and slowly swept across the atmosphere of Aquamarine. Satellite images were immediately transmitted to command centers in various countries.

The heads of state, along with their full honor guards, were already waiting at the designated landing point, their palms sweating with nervousness.

Suddenly, the observer shouted in a piercing voice, "Something's wrong! They've changed direction!"

"What the hell?!"

The officials on site were in an uproar, frantically pulling up satellite images—the golden fleet wasn't coming this way at all, it was flying towards the refuge.

This completely baffled the world leaders. They were the ones who jointly appealed for help, so why were the aliens ignoring the official representatives and heading straight to a civilian refuge?

The prepared state-level red carpet was completely wasted, and the carefully rehearsed welcome speech remained unspoken. These dignitaries looked at each other in bewilderment, when a painful thought suddenly popped into their heads.

In the eyes of aliens, our entire planet is not even as good as that homeless man called Alien.

Many people felt a burning pain on their faces when they thought of what Ye Xiu had said before: "If you want to have an equal dialogue, you must first get rid of your indigenous identity."

At this moment, the area outside the shelter was crowded with players watching the commotion, and Bennett hurriedly ran outside.

The golden fleet hovered in mid-air, and suddenly a beam of light shot out from the bottom of the ship with a "hum," and about a hundred Godora people descended like eggs.

Upon landing, Nago Kong pointed at the spaceship in the sky and questioned:

"Where did these interstellar warships come from?"

The soldiers behind him, all with their noses in the air, couldn't help but steal glances at the warships that clearly surpassed the indigenous technology—they had been drawn here by these ships when they changed course.

Bennett was speechless, overwhelmed by the oppressive aura of a Calamity-level powerhouse. Suddenly, a familiar figure emerged from the crowd. Ye Xiu smiled and waved, "Old man, what a coincidence!"

"Alien brother!" Nagokin's expression changed instantly. He rushed over and gave Ye Xiu a bear hug, his fists pounding loudly on Ye Xiu's back.

The Godora soldiers lined up behind them froze in shock—where did the aloof commander go?

His enthusiasm was like that of someone seeing their own brother, a stark contrast to his arrogant attitude towards the natives just moments before.

"It's an alien planet!"

"That's the mercenary who took down the Dark Star Catastrophe-level powerhouse with only a B-rank rank!"

The once arrogant Godora people suddenly became agitated, whispering among themselves.

Bennett stared at the two of them, his eyes wide, stammering, "You...you two really know each other?!"

"I told you I have a lot of friends in interstellar space," Ye Xiu said with a smile as he released Nagojin's bear hug.

Bennett nodded absently. He had indeed heard Ye Xiu mention interstellar connections before, but seeing him with his arm around the fleet commander made him truly realize the other's status.

"You're doing even better than I thought," Bennett thought with a touch of bitterness.

When Ye Xiu invited him to explore the interstellar space, he chose to stay on his home planet. Now, even the officers of Godora treat him with great respect, while he himself is overwhelmed by the other party's imposing manner.

However, his disappointment was short-lived, and he quickly cheered for his old friend.

Players in the distance were whispering, "The Godora fleet is here!"

"That officer and the regimental commander are very familiar with each other."

"It must be reinforcements called by the regimental commander."

"That's so prestigious!"

"Of course, otherwise why would she be called 'Interstellar Socialite'?"

Since Ye Xiu started recruiting, players have changed their nickname for him from "Alien" to the more affectionate "Guild Leader," and even strangers have started calling him that.

The meme of "alien network" has spread widely on the forum.

Everyone knows that he has connections with Longtan, various mercenary groups, and even the Order of Civilization.

Although they didn't understand the specifics, seeing the Godora fleet appear, they naturally assumed it was reinforcements sent by the captain.

After catching up, Nagokin remembered the important matter: "What are you doing here?"

Ye Xiu remained unfazed: "This is my hometown, and I have the same purpose as you. Don't just stand there, let's go inside and talk."

Inside the meeting room, he spent ten minutes explaining the situation of the alienation disaster.

After listening, Nagokin stroked his chin: "You even understand the principles of the Prototype, you must know the inside story, right?"

Ye Xiu's eyes flickered slightly.

He knew, of course, that this was a series of schemes orchestrated by Dark Star, but revealing everything now would be both dangerous and pointless—maximizing his benefits would come from waiting until Godora was affected before providing the antidote.

As for the source of the intelligence?

The blame for the Secret Bead incident was already shifted to Longtan back then, since Sister Ames could handle it anyway.

"I've seen similar biological weapons during missions before, so I had someone look into it."

He changed the subject: "If we're talking about who's most likely to cause trouble, it's definitely your old rival, Dark Star."

Nagokin slapped his thigh: "I think so too! They've been unusually quiet these past two years."

The two discussed disaster relief plans, while the players were already busy outside.

The Inar quest brought by Godora is highly sought after by players, and those who join the mercenary group can also take on high-level commissions.

Ye Xiu is a master at being a "task middleman," managing to profit from players without spending his own money.

The discussion on the forum about "choosing Godora or sticking with the leader" has already reached a conclusion: only a fool wouldn't cling to the coattails of a well-connected person!

Although the situation has temporarily improved, Ye Xiu knows that the crisis has only just begun.

Once the alien progenitor evolves to the next stage, the demand for inhibitors will triple, and that will be the real test.

What's even more frightening is that the virus can be addictive, causing people to actively seek out the disease.

However, he didn't say any of this out loud. He just watched the busy rescue team and knew that the calm before the storm wouldn't last long.

There are many considerations behind this, but the most fundamental one is that revealing the truth now will not bring enough benefits.

Dark Star's scheme is intricately interconnected; this is just the beginning.

Even if Godora is informed that the mutated pathogen was released by Dark Star, she will still fall into the trap.

When the entire plan is fully rolled out, Godora will realize that this is an unavoidable, open conspiracy.

Although Ye Xiu saw through Anxing's scheme, he knew he couldn't reveal everything.

Even a prophet could not possess such detailed information; speaking out rashly would only expose the unusual information channels and ultimately backfire.

Rather than risking reminding Godora, it's more in our best interest to let things unfold naturally.

Dark Star chose this biological weapon, which is difficult to solve in the short term, precisely because it anticipates the time required to crack it.

Although handing over the original samples he had preserved in advance would allow Godora to accelerate the development of the antidote.

But the greatest reward can only be obtained by acting when the other party is truly in crisis.

As for the questions surrounding the source of the samples, Ye Xiu had already laid the groundwork for this.

He deliberately dragged Longtan's forces into the Secret Pearl incident back then, and now it can be said that the pathogen was intercepted by Longtan from the Secret Pearl.

With Ames, a top-tier powerhouse, acting as a shield, Dark Star wouldn't dare to investigate further, and Godora wouldn't invite trouble for herself. It might even allow Dragon Tan to unexpectedly gain favor.

Thinking about this, Ye Xiu couldn't help but admire his own plan.

These thoughts flashed through his mind, but he showed no sign of them on his face, responding to Nagokin in a natural tone:

"You might have misunderstood. I witnessed something similar to a biohazard during a previous employment event, and afterwards I had my intelligence network keep an eye out for related news."

He paused at just the right moment, "However, this incident is indeed unusual. If we're talking about who's most likely to cause trouble, it's probably your old rival."

"Just as I thought!" Nagokin slammed his fist into his palm. "They've suddenly become very low-key these past two years; they're definitely preparing something big. It's a pity we don't have any solid evidence."

"Given their style, they're probably waiting to publicly claim credit," Ye Xiu added with a light laugh. Seeing the other man's expression grow increasingly serious, he changed the subject:

"The most urgent task is disaster relief, and I have two options—"

Seeing that Nagokin was listening attentively, he held up two fingers:

"First, the existing shelter treatment model can be replicated and promoted, but there are still over a billion people worldwide exposed to danger, and people are falling every minute. We must quickly establish a protective network."

"Second, we need to find the source of the disaster and solve it completely. This requires Godora's scientific research capabilities; Aquamarine's technology simply cannot handle it."

He pointed to the busy rescue team outside the window, saying, "You brought your professional equipment here, isn't that why?"

The two proposals coincided with Nagokin's plan.

This activist immediately split into two groups:

The research team stayed in the shelter to analyze the virus data, while I led the diplomatic team straight to the capitals of six countries—after all, official endorsement is essential to mobilizing global resources.

After the rescue team began its work, relying on the cooperative foundation previously established by Ye Xiu, it worked with the six countries to jointly promote the expansion of inhibitor production.

If Ye Xiu hadn't proactively revealed the formula, the situation would likely be very different now.

Although the specific rescue work is undertaken by each country, Godora Rescue Team focuses on core tasks and avoids wasting its limited manpower on secondary aspects.

To boost public confidence, the six countries' governments timely guided public opinion to promote rescue cooperation, a move that proved highly effective.

After learning of the existence of the safe zone, refugees who were originally scattered in the wilderness formed a continuous migration wave to the shelter, effectively relieving the pressure on the shelter.

Looking around, countless ragged refugees moved towards safe areas like a swarm of migrating ants.

Nearly half the population fled the cities in the early stages of the disaster, and now these survivors scattered across the wilderness are in dire straits.

Although the survival rate of those transferred to the wild is less than 30%, countries are temporarily unable to organize large-scale rescue efforts due to insufficient production capacity and pressure to maintain stability.

Faced with this situation, groups with special abilities came into the rescue team's view.

Previously, the undead under Ye Xiu's command, such as Mad Blade, had already attracted attention, but now the rapidly increasing number of superhumans has caught Nagokin's attention even more.

Although such phenomena had been recorded by interstellar surveyors years ago, it was only now that he truly realized the significant value of these unique entities.

Through daily observation, he gradually discovered that the superhumans had the potential to perform tasks efficiently, and began to try to cooperate with them.

Nagokin was not surprised when he learned that Ye Xiu was recruiting fellow villagers.

He flexibly adjusted his strategy, establishing a mutually beneficial relationship with players through task assignments.

It is worth noting that with the increasing popularity of the interstellar currency Inar, the reward missions issued by the rescue team have quickly become the top choice for players.

Compared to the traditional missions of the shelter, the former is clearly more attractive.

Ye Xiu did not directly distribute monetary rewards, but instead used his cooperation with Nagojin to secure high-quality mission resources for his subordinates.

This "task transfer station" operating model is quite ingenious:

Relying on interstellar resources, a closed economic loop is built between players and NPCs.

Like building an automatically operating ecosystem, players act as both producers and consumers, forming a sustainable value chain.

As the advantage of one faction gradually became apparent, the forum discussion continued to escalate.

Through player testing and comparison, the alien faction's mission diversity far exceeded expectations.

Although the full advantages of the interstellar era have not yet been fully realized, there are already indications that this camp has unique potential in the integration of intergalactic resources.

As players jokingly say: the Alien Connections Group's reputation is well-deserved!

The strategic layout, which was laid out from the very beginning, is now finally showing its interconnected strategic value.

Local news in the Garden Galaxy continues to provide disaster information, and poll data shows that over 90% of the people of Godora support the rescue team.

Spontaneous candlelight ceremonies organized on the streets and alleys are a common sight, as people empathize with the plight of these allies.

With the strong support of the rescue team, the situation on Hailan Star has indeed improved, and the daily number of patients admitted has been broken for five consecutive days.

However, the research team's progress has stalled, and they are currently only able to focus on infected individuals, so it is unlikely that there will be any breakthroughs in the short term.

Ye Xiu knew perfectly well that the Dark Star gang was definitely watching the disaster relief progress from the shadows.

Although the water has been very calm these past few days, even seasoned veterans like Nagokin have not noticed anything unusual.

But he could sense the oppressive atmosphere before the storm in the air.

On the surface, the situation on Aquamarine Star seems to be improving, but only he knows that the mutated virus is a very deep and complex issue.

Once the alien progenitor enters the next stage of evolution, the inhibitors we are using now will become ineffective.

The dosage will need to be tripled to be effective, but there are only so many production lines. The more enthusiastically we try to save the situation now, the harder it will be to resolve when we are forced to make a choice in the future.

The thought of weighing human lives on a scale is enough to give anyone a headache.

What's even more dangerous is that this virus is becoming increasingly insidious as it evolves. Once it accumulates enough experience, its outbreak patterns will no longer be random, but will instead employ tactics and launch surprise attacks.

While superhumans can still be used as a protective shield now, once the virus reaches a higher level, even ordinary superhumans will stumble, and in the future, even top-tier combatants may find it difficult to escape its clutches.

What's most terrifying is that once the virus is fully formed, it gnaws at the host's brain nerves every time it causes an attack.

Over time, not only does it make people stupid, but the intense pain when it strikes is dozens of times more intense than taking drugs.

At that point, let alone actively taking inhibitors, some infected people might even beg the virus for its favor, becoming complete zombies—if it really comes to that, it's all over.

If the impasse cannot be broken soon, the only option left is to follow Sunil's old path—packing up the survivors and fleeing into space.

But even if we escape, what then?

The bitter experiences of exiled civilizations serve as a stark warning; otherwise, the entire flame of civilization could be extinguished in an instant.

Although they haven't reached the end of their rope yet, Ye Xiu dares not relax in the slightest.

It's true that the Dark Star Organization suffered some setbacks in the past, but when have those lunatics ever played by the rules?

Who knows what underhanded tricks they're planning?

(End of this chapter)