Super Mechanic: God of Superpowers!

Chapter 190 The Overlord

After confirming the identity, the Red Gate Star guards immediately adopted a respectful posture and quickly granted passage.

The Golkin statue medal symbolizes high honor in the Godora civilization, and its holders enjoy virtually unrestricted access in the Garden system.

The viewing window was crowded with players peering out, taking in the awe-inspiring silhouette of the alien headquarters through the composite glass.

This steel fortress, which took twelve months to build, blends futuristic aesthetics with its streamlined alloy exterior walls adorned with shimmering blue energy patterns.

Ye Tai was well aware of the principle that appearance is justice in the interstellar era. If he wasn't afraid of being criticized for being narcissistic, he would have even considered projecting a dynamic holographic image onto the outer wall.

The fleet smoothly docked at the designated berth.

When it was designed, Ye Xiu reserved a hangar of oversized capacity. Not to mention seventy conventional spaceships, even three fortress-class motherships could be docked at the same time without any problem.

As the sound of pressure equalization rang out, hundreds of thousands of players surged into the main hall like a tidal wave, their gasps of amazement echoing under the dome, creating a scene comparable to a New Year's Eve interstellar port.

"Welcome home, buzz~" Pipi Armor's electronic synthesized voice pierced through the noise.

"Rookies, please open your communicators and receive the authentication agreement."

Before the words were even finished, a series of notification sounds echoed throughout the hall.

Huo Yunfei swiped the screen, and the newly added "Alien Assistant" app was flashing red.

In addition to the identity authentication module, it can also query base navigation, access mission files, and even has a built-in intelligent interaction system that allows you to banter with Pipi Armor.

This is actually a contribution value tracking system designed by Ye Xiu.

Each free mercenary's combat records and merit points are updated in real time in an independent database, and mission results are directly converted into a visual legion development progress bar.

The goal is to let players see for themselves how each monster they kill and each task they complete contributes to the growth of their faction, thus eliminating any suspicion of "secretly altering the stats."

The communicators that players bought with the rewards from Operation Hodrias back on the homeworld of Godora are now coming in handy.

Although Ye Xiu could easily resell it at a higher price as a middleman, considering that this thing was only worth the equivalent of two takeout meals in the interstellar black market, he decisively gave up on this meager business.

"Wow, our legion is really impressive!" Several players exclaimed, touching the cold alloy wall.

As the new main city to replace Aquamarine, the Alien Headquarters not only needs to be impressive, but also needs to inspire a sense of belonging among millions of players who feel "My base is awesome".

After all, in the interstellar era, you can't call yourself a regular army if you don't have a decent base.

Watching the crowd disperse and head towards different functional areas under the guiding beams of light, Ye Xiu contentedly cut off the surveillance footage.

These players, who once considered the shelter their home, will soon get used to visiting each other in the corridors patrolled by mechanical guards.

Set up a stall in the Particle Fountain Plaza and hang your spoils all over the smart walls of your personal cabin.

……

Back in his room, Ye Xiu began processing the backlog of work, filtering applications for joining the mercenary group and various employment requests.

Since appearing at the Godora Festival, his business has skyrocketed, with even arms companies sending him endorsement offers.

After seeing the other party's industry, he felt it was normal, since such companies have always been known for their extravagant spending.

Taking advantage of his recent surge in popularity, he quickly recruited hundreds of thousands of players.

Although these "Fourth Calamity" units are useful, they are always limited by version updates, so it's safer to stockpile more Free Mercenaries.

This operational model is brilliant: it allows players to run missions all over the universe, which not only expands the business and improves the reputation, but also attracts more free mercenaries to join, forming a closed-loop ecosystem.

The intelligent assistant Pipi had already categorized the mountain of job postings by difficulty, leaving 90% of the tasks to the players to handle.

Only the most lucrative and challenging cases are left for the cadres to handle.

This "borrowing a nest to lay eggs" method has many advantages, allowing players to explore space while completing missions.

This also triggers various hidden storylines, which not only make up for the legion's lack of resources but also allow players to make a fortune.

The Shanghai Blue Star forum was as lively as a vegetable market, with other newbie players coming to join in the fun.

Some people posted bizarre photos of themselves with alien creatures, while others shared photos of themselves visiting cosmic wonders. But the most eye-catching were the popular NPCs from Aroshia.

Ye Xiu casually compiled the scenes from Arosia's memories into a task pack, instantly turning hundreds of thousands of players into a human search engine, making it much faster to find things than he could do alone.

The latest video from the Starsea Times has lauded the alien legion to the skies, with a focus on the awarding ceremony, further elevating Ye Xiu's status among players.

There's also a popular thread on the forum specifically discussing the dramatic changes on Aquamarine.

The hundreds of thousands of players who remained watched as the interstellar conglomerate transformed their home planet into a cyber city, rapidly advancing its technology and on the verge of becoming an interstellar civilization.

Ye Xiu had anticipated this situation; he had foreseen it when he hired interstellar reporters for publicity.

Players have aptly summarized this history with the phrase: "When a pro carries you, the whole village ascends to heaven!"

The chronicles clearly state that Aquamarine's ability to develop rapidly was entirely due to the success of other planets in the universe.

Now that billions of people on the home planet are enjoying the benefits, players' admiration for this faction leader has reached its maximum. This sense of collective honor is more effective than any mission reward.

……

a few days later.

The actions of the player community have gradually diverged into three main trends.

The first group stayed at the alien headquarters, carefully exploring this interstellar capital city and accepting missions by interacting with the stationed alien mercenaries.

The second type of hesitant players ultimately chose to stay on the commercially prosperous Redgate Star, intending to embark on an adventure through this pivotal planet;

The third group, following the strategy guide provided by Pipi Armor, took interstellar flights with Legion discounts to various star sectors of the Garden System, embarking on an interstellar exploration journey while completing their missions.

Currently, players are still in the initial stage of experiencing interstellar travel. Although they maintain a strong sense of initiative, they generally act in a relatively conservative manner.

Considering the complex and ever-changing legal systems among interstellar civilizations.

The employment tasks issued by Ye Xiu are temporarily limited to the area of ​​the Garden Galaxy. The Pipi Jiazi system will also push local legal reminders in real time to avoid players from stepping into legal minefields as much as possible.

However, there are always some guys with "outrageous chaos" who like to take unconventional approaches.

After all, free-spirited players hate being restricted, and their imaginations are often deeper than black holes.

Ye Xiu was well aware of the players' talent for causing trouble and was not blinded by the current stable situation.

He had long prepared contingency plans for these lawless outlaws in space. Although he did not intend to over-control player behavior, necessary disciplinary mechanisms were indispensable.

Of course, in the early stages of a stable situation, he was quite gratified to see the players exploring the starry sea in an orderly manner.

At this moment, most players were leaving headquarters with great excitement, boarding spaceships and heading to various star sectors.

Some people's destinations happen to overlap with a particular place.

Garden System, Fourth Sector, Godora Public Space Station Recreation Area.

In a neon-lit entertainment venue, the mesmerizing lights and shadows sway gracefully to the rhythm of loud electronic music.

On the circular exhibition stand, dancers from various ethnic groups dressed in cool costumes swayed their waists to the music, while holographic projections continuously displayed carefully crafted backstories.

Whether poignantly beautiful or unrestrainedly unconventional, they constantly tug at the heartstrings of the audience.

The area around the booth was crowded with all sorts of male creatures, and crude laughter and curses rose and fell, with lewd hands occasionally crossing the protective force field.

In the semi-open booths not far away, more guests were embracing female escorts, clinking glasses and exchanging toasts, the air thick with the scent of hormones.

The waiters, weaving through the crowd, were not immune to harassment either; the crisp sound of spilled wine mingled with frivolous laughter, creating a decadent symphony.

In a luxurious booth, several burly men dressed as mercenaries were drinking heartily.

Although the hostesses in their arms were being pinched painfully, they still had to force a smile.

These superhumans from a certain B-class mercenary group are considered untouchable by ordinary people.

……

Among this group of mercenaries indulging in pleasure, one figure stood out conspicuously.

A tall, slender man sat on a high stool in the corner, neither accompanied by a barmaid nor touching the glass of whiskey in front of him.

He sat ramrod straight, like a taut bowstring, his hands neatly placed on his knees, looking as serious as if he were attending a military conference.

The deafening roar of the surrounding revelry crashed against him, yet it did not stir up the slightest ripple.

"Old Mo, don't act like a robot, at least take a couple of sips, okay?" The mercenary captain swirled his wine glass and leaned over, speaking as if he were a godfather despite his captaincy.

"It's on me tonight, have fun!"

The man called Mo Jun didn't even move the hem of his clothes, he just turned his head slightly.

His dark pupils gleamed coldly under the neon lights, and his voice was as flat as a synthesized electronic voice: "Alcohol affects reaction speed; I need to keep my mind sharp."

"Then find a girl."

"Physical contact can disrupt the rhythm of thinking, and hormonal fluctuations can further impair judgment."

Before the other person could finish speaking, Mo Jun had already given the standard answer.

The mercenary captain awkwardly touched his nose, completely helpless against this pillar of strength in the team.

Mo Jun's status as a B-level ability user made him the ace of the mercenary group. If it weren't for this powerful figure keeping him in check, he would have long since given up on the other party's eccentric temperament.

"I heard the alien legion is recruiting?" a drunken mercenary suddenly interjected. "They say they're taking on all the work in the Garden system."

"Who cares!" The captain slammed his glass on the table. "If all else fails, we'll just move on to another star system."

"We're joining the alien world." Mo Jun's flat voice was like an icicle piercing through the noise.

The booth instantly fell into dead silence.

The captain's forehead veins throbbed: "I'm the one giving orders!"

"Understood." Mo Jun took out his communicator, swiped twice, and got up to leave.

"Where the hell are you going?" The captain jumped up, knocking over a bottle.

"The withdrawal procedures are complete."

The entire bar corridor seemed to be paused. The distance between Mo Jun's military boots landing was so precise it looked like it had been measured with a ruler, and he disappeared outside the revolving door in the blink of an eye.

Everyone was stunned, and a novice dropped his dice cup onto the table with a "clatter".

"You bastard!" The captain swung his fist and smashed it into the glass table. As the glass cracked and exploded like a spider web, the hostess screamed and fell to the ground.

His chest heaved violently. Without this trump card, the entire team's rating would drop by at least two levels.

Seeing the team withdrawal request approved in a flash on the communicator, all he could manage to squeeze out through gritted teeth, "Damn it!"

……

Inside the passenger cabin of the interstellar transport ship "Garden", Porek was tapping his knees with his knuckles.

The alien legion recruitment information on the communicator screen glowed blue in the dimly lit cabin, casting flickering light on half of his face.

The file of this Godora-mixed mercenary passed the initial review smoothly, but no one knew his true identity.

As a spy secretly trained by Dark Star, he was one of the few who escaped being tracked down by Godora after the main fleet was destroyed.

In the past three months, more than twenty intelligence networks have been uprooted.

The remaining Dark Star members are now like frightened gerbils; some are busy destroying evidence, some are trying to defect, while he chooses to continue carrying out the secret order he received three years ago: to infiltrate the alien legion.

"bite"

The communicator vibrated again; Pipijia Agency had sent an interview confirmation letter.

Porek turned off the screen, and the cold smile on his lips was reflected on the metal bulkhead.

Alien's close relationship with Godora provided the perfect cover, and more importantly, he always believed the rumor.

When that great man returns, the hidden agents he planted will become deadly stings that tear apart the enemy.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the galaxy, players who had just redeemed their new skills were exploring the universe with great enthusiasm.

Newbies stumbled through the basic tasks, while veterans enthusiastically posted strategy guides on the forum.

Meanwhile, at the Aquamarine Star teleportation point, tens of thousands of people still pass the qualification test every day, crowding the alien legion's registration area.

Two weeks later, at the Third Star Sector military base.

In the domed hall, large enough to accommodate giant mechs, thousands of job applicants were sizing each other up.

Electronic notification sounds echoed and rippled above the crowd.

The wriggling Takar warriors and the crystal-covered Serah aliens brushed past each other. Suddenly, a creature with six pairs of compound eyes released purple pheromones, drawing a chorus of curses from those around them.

"This is the alien headquarters?" Porick rubbed the miniature pulse gun hidden in his sleeve, his gaze sweeping over the grotesque war reliefs on the walls of the hall.

"It's actually a good place to put a tombstone."

As Porek advanced with the group, he secretly observed the base's structure.

He scanned every corner like a scanner, paying special attention to the wall joints and the direction of the energy pipelines, silently sketching out a three-dimensional layout in his mind.

The metal floor directly in front of thousands of people suddenly rotated and opened, and Ye Xiu, wearing his signature black trench coat, slowly rose into the air from the circular passage.

The moment his toes touched the ground, all the noise seemed to be paused.

The crowd, like compasses drawn by a magnet, turned their gazes to this legendary figure, their eyes filled with curiosity, awe, and anticipation, as if they were paying homage to a legendary sage.

Given Ye Xiu's current reputation and strength in the Garden Galaxy, he certainly deserves such attention.

Porek squinted and examined Ye Xiu closely. Although he had seen Ye Xiu's video footage before, this was the first time he had seen him in person.

Unlike the sense of distance felt through a screen in a video, he could clearly feel the energy fluctuations surrounding the other person, as if he were standing on the edge of a volcano about to erupt.

Ye Xiu's gaze swept over the dense crowd, and he slightly turned his head to the side.

Sylvia immediately understood, cleared her throat, and stepped forward, her clear voice echoing throughout the arena:

"Welcome to the selection process for Alien. As experienced mercenaries, you are all familiar with the procedure."

Those who pass the assessment will sign an alliance contract; all terms and details are available on the smart terminal. "Of course."

She deliberately dragged out the last syllable, "The contract doesn't just contain rights and obligations, but also special benefits that will catch your eye."

After Sylvia returned to her original position, Ye Xiu flicked the hem of his trench coat with his finger:

"The rules have all been explained clearly, it's not too late to back out now."

A murmur of discussion arose among the crowd, but no one moved an inch.

"Let's get down to business." Ye Xiu opened his palms and then closed them again.

"The testing method is very simple. You will come to me one by one, and I will be able to sense your energy level with just a light touch. Those who pass, please stand on the right and wait."

Although no one dared to question the methods of a Calamity-level powerhouse, many mercenaries were still apprehensive.

This approach, relying entirely on subjective judgment, is truly unsettling.

As if seeing through everyone's doubts, Ye Xiu added:

"Don't rush off if you didn't pass. You can join the special training camp. As long as you pass the final assessment, you can still get jobs under the Alien brand."

These words made many mercenaries' eyes light up. The previously tense atmosphere immediately relaxed, and the line quickly formed a long, winding queue.

No one noticed the glint in Ye Xiu's eyes.

When he comes into contact with the tester, the combat panel will automatically analyze all of the other party's data, revealing even the other party's hidden talents that they themselves have forgotten.

Although each person only needs two seconds, the entire process still took most of the day with a huge crowd of over six thousand people.

Ye Xiu didn't mind the trouble; after all, the mercenary profession was a mixed bag, and it was always better to be cautious.

Moreover, in his blueprint, each branch base will be a blood-making factory, which will not only absorb existing experts, but also cultivate fresh blood.

Just like the native inhabitants of Aquamarine, haven't they also started gazing at the stars under the influence of players?

After a short wait, it was finally Porek's turn.

He calmly stepped forward and had Ye Xiu pat his shoulder lightly.

Anyway, the test level won't reveal your identity, and it's impossible for someone to be discovered as a member of Dark Star just by touching you.

Porek appeared relaxed and even took the opportunity of close contact to carefully examine the important figure in front of him.

Although some dangerous thoughts flashed through his mind, he still followed the procedure obediently, preparing to step aside and wait like the others.

But just as he turned around, Ye Xiu's strange voice suddenly came from behind: "Hey you up ahead, don't go yet!"

Polek froze, his heart skipping a beat.

Countless speculations exploded in my mind: Had I given myself away?

That's impossible.

He suppressed his surging emotions, put on a perfectly timed expression of surprise, and turned around: "You were looking for me?"

Ye Xiu squinted and scrutinized the mixed-race Godora person repeatedly, his gaze sweeping back and forth across the other person's profile panel.

With his level of perception, he couldn't possibly hide the true nature of these mercenaries.

Porick's strength, barely reaching B-rank, was considered top-tier among the applicants, but his dazzling [Dark Star Elite Warrior] class and accompanying skills were as conspicuous as a firefly in the dark.

Having fought with Dark Star for so many years, he could recognize him even with his eyes closed.

"These days, spies dare to brazenly apply for jobs?" Ye Xiu chuckled to himself.

Thinking of the recent news from Godora about the disappearance of Dark Star's high-ranking officials, he suddenly had a new idea.

Since they want to play dirty tricks, let's turn the tables on them.

"You're quite capable." Ye Xiu suddenly put on a friendly smile. "The training camp is short of instructors. Interested in giving it a try?"

Porek's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, instantly settled down, and he almost lost his composure.

He quickly pretended to be flattered and said, "It is my honor to serve you!" But in his heart he was overjoyed.

Although they can't get close to the core level for the time being, getting into the management team would be a major breakthrough.

Seeing the other party happily retreat to the side, Ye Xiu casually sent a tracking mark.

Why not use this free labor? There are surveillance cameras watching us all the time anyway.

Thinking that he could use this living coordinate to trace the clues and save Qi Peijia, who was originally planned to be transferred back, from all that trouble, a playful smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.

This little incident didn't dampen the atmosphere; instead, it made the onlookers even more excited.

Everyone felt this proved that the alien legion valued real ability, and that anyone with strong enough skills could be promoted on the spot.

The testing continued, and Ye Xiu worked for several more hours. In the end, more than 5,000 people successfully obtained mercenary qualifications, while the remaining thousand or so who failed were sent to the training camp for further evaluation.

During the process, he also discovered three Class B superhumans, whose abilities were mediocre and who did not have any special template bonuses.

However, adhering to the principle that "even a mosquito's leg is meat," Ye Xiu appointed them as squad leaders on the spot, allowing them to form a fixed team.

The legion's promotion system is divided into two routes: one is the personal merit system, starting from the lowest "Bean" and reaching the highest honorary title of "Interstellar Thirty-Six Bean Gods".

Secondly, the management hierarchy is modeled after the structure of the Sky Ring Alliance, complementing the merit system.

With his B-rank strength just reaching the threshold for squad leader, no one questioned his appointment.

The legion's management is currently severely understaffed. Apart from Caroline, who can barely be considered a deputy, key positions such as deputy commander, regional director, and logistics commander are all vacant.

Ye Xiu looked at the management structure with a heavy heart. While the hundreds of thousands of rank-and-file soldiers were a huge number, the top elites could be counted on one hand.

With only one Cataclysmic-level leader in charge of the entire legion, and only about ten B-level core members at most, it was indeed insignificant compared to the Sky Ring Alliance's three Cataclysmic-level leaders and thousands of B-level members.

Although Sylvia and Caroline have good potential, and the Hela sisters' talent exceeds the A-level threshold, potential does not equal immediate combat power.

Fording, who is the most enviable character, wanders around with the protagonist's halo and a mysterious sister, but he is just a temporary employer.

The player base is limited by the version and cannot be relied upon in the short term.

"If only I could recruit a Cataclysmic-level fighter," Ye Xiu thought to himself as the last test subject approached.

The moment the scanning panel popped up, his pupils contracted sharply. Level 135! That's a full 7 levels higher than all the previous applicants!

Looking closely at this alien named Mo Jun: a fair-skinned mixed-race man with distinct features, he wasn't as handsome as me, but he exuded an icy aura.

What's most striking are those sharp eyes, which are now staring directly into his eyes without any hesitation.

Looking at the detailed data, this is a B+ level ability user with an intelligence attribute of 1137, and a luxurious configuration of seventeen specializations.

That's more than the previous three B-ranks combined! Even Caroline, who has the most specializations in the legion, only has fifteen.

Template expertise is an important marker that distinguishes between ordinary characters, elite characters, and boss-level beings.

When Ye Xiu noticed the unique mark appearing on Mo Jun's body, his breathing quickened.

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[Perfect Ability Resonance: Increases the overall ability compatibility coefficient by 1.4 times. This effect applies to the sum of base stats, passive skills, and feat bonuses.]

[In your dialogue with supernatural abilities, energy particles will spontaneously weave together a symphony.]

"It's a skill with this level of inheritance!"

Ye Xiu's pupils suddenly contracted.

He remembered the pinned research post on the forum, which detailed the unique templates carried by the legendary figures of Xinghai.

These special skills are often deeply tied to the professional system, and the top-level inheritance template of the supernatural ability system that is currently floating in front of the retina contains a triple composite amplification module.

This kind of multiplier based on total value is nothing short of incredible. In the superpower system, the compatibility coefficient directly determines the energy conversion efficiency.

Suppose a person with superpowers increases their basic compatibility to 500% through various enhancements, and then jumps to 700% after acquiring this special ability.

This is equivalent to a terrifying boost of two hundred years of cultivation out of thin air.

What's even more noteworthy is that this multiplication mechanism is completely identical to the [Extraordinary Body] that is standard for legendary catastrophe-level powerhouses, meaning that growth potential will never be outdated.

Those with this trait are often referred to as once-in-a-century awakened geniuses.

As Ye Xiu scrutinized the dark figure in front of him, who was at the B+ level, his mind began to race.

This wild, supernatural seedling not only surpasses the existing cadres in rank, but its hidden talents are also highly coveted.

If they can be recruited and carefully nurtured, the alien legion will truly possess the resources to challenge supernova forces.

"A superhuman with special abilities?"

"As you can see." Mo Jun nodded slightly.

"Interesting. Your energy fluctuations even surpass those of my combat team leaders."

As Ye Xiu spoke, he brought up the data panel. When he saw the migration trajectory in the mercenary's file, he drew a striking zigzag line on the star map projection with his fingertip:

"Seven years, traveling through five star systems, yet always stuck in a second-tier mercenary group? With your strength, you're capable of being a regional leader in Cross Star or Dark Flame."

Mo Jun adjusted his posture like a javelin, each syllable carrying the sharpness of a blade:

"You can't breed a true predator in a greenhouse. I need more intense life-and-death experiences to keep my sense of danger in mind."

"Then why did you choose to join us?" Ye Xiu leaned forward with interest. "The Alien Legion is currently the most sought-after force in the Garden Galaxy."

"The quenched blade needs to be reforged." The superhuman's tone suddenly turned low.

"When I saw the footage of you tearing through the starship's armor with your bare hands on the black market, I suddenly realized that I was missing the most crucial thing."

A transformative opportunity within the realm of natural disasters.

Ye Xiu raised an eyebrow slightly: "You want to break through the barrier?"

"This is precisely why I traveled across twelve star systems to get here." Mo Jun suddenly knelt on one knee, and energy ripples spread across the ground, creating fine cracks.

"I implore you to guide me on the path to breaking free from the shackles of life. In exchange, my blade will forever resonate in the direction you point."

The truth, like sparks flying, was revealed to Ye Xiu in an instant, and he grasped the logical chain. This wandering powerhouse wasn't attracted by the generous treatment, but rather sensed an opportunity to advance to the level of a Calamity.

Considering the inherited template the other party possesses, breaking through to rank A was only a matter of time.

The anxiety the person in question is experiencing right now is simply the growing pains unique to geniuses.

"The contract period needs to be extended by three calendar cycles."

"That's only right." Mo Jun's answer was without hesitation; this condition was much more lenient than he had expected.

When the last applicant completed iris verification, the legion's personnel finally surpassed the 8,000 mark.

Although it is still small compared to the millions of players, the addition of strategic talents like Mo Jun is a significant advantage.

This undoubtedly gave the alien army a real leverage point to change the galactic landscape.

Ye Xiu glanced at the dark figure adjusting the energy wristband out of the corner of his eye, and a certain thought kept churning in his mind.

If such a transformative inheritance template could be replicated through special means...

However, this dangerous thought was quickly suppressed. The most urgent task was to hone this unexpectedly acquired legendary weapon into a deadly edge capable of tearing through the galaxy.

……

Two days later, the newly recruited mercenaries began to work.

At the same time, the training base of the alien headquarters was officially put into use.

The first batch of trainees consisted of thousands of rejected candidates, and Porek, as the sole instructor, began his grueling training program.

By the end of the first day of classes, he felt completely drained.

Training mercenaries requires constant sparring; a moment's carelessness could result in being accidentally injured by a novice.

Porek, who single-handedly handled thousands of trainees, spent all day at the training ground without even a break to drink water. By the time he finished work, he was so exhausted that his bones were protesting.

The thought of this hellish schedule continuing made Porek's calves start to cramp.

Just then, Ye Xiu appeared at the perfect moment, and a few words of affirmation instantly restored him to full health.

Seeing Ye Xiu's admiring gaze, Porick suddenly understood.

Of all the applicants, only he and Mo Jun were entrusted with important tasks, which clearly indicates that the organization is giving them special consideration!

If I can perfectly complete the teaching tasks, I might be able to break into the core group.

Once you become a high-ranking official, intelligence gathering will be a piece of cake.

With that in mind, Porek firmly rejected the suggestion of having an assistant.

He was determined to complete the challenge single-handedly and prove his worth through his actions!

"This job is incredibly inspiring!"

Ye Xiu maintained his chaotic form and watched Porick's self-conquest from beginning to end.

It's true that people with ulterior motives find it most convenient to use.

Switching back to the player forum interface, a trending post suddenly appeared amidst various tactical discussion threads, highlighted in red:

Wienka Advanced Guide, Part 3

Clicking through, I saw the poster showing off their entire set of gold-bordered cards. This guy actually spent all the money he earned from grinding monsters on collecting cards.

Are all the new graduates these days neglecting their duties?!

"Wayne's going to become a trap in this expansion."

Ye Xiu scrolled through the comments section, both amused and exasperated, and found that the important part was the update announcement:

[Shattered Rings Expansion Pack 2.0]

The original mercenary card [Alien Mercenary Group] has been upgraded to the faction card [Alien Legion], adding new faction-based buffs.

Civilization Card [Godora] Attack Power +20%

The faction card [Dragon Tan Floating Island] enhances defense.

New Legendary Card Added: [Alien Leader Ye Xiu]

New Epic Event Card Added: [Fall of the Dark Star]

The original faction card [Dark Star] has permanently rotated out of Standard.

Seeing the players spamming "Prestige!" on the screen, Ye Xiu suddenly realized the secret of the Wayne card.

This card deck is basically a real-time leaderboard of interstellar factions!

Not only do their exclusive cards boast impressive stats, but their artwork also features dynamic particle effects, making them even more impressive than some veteran powerhouses.

It seems that the planning over this period has truly spread the name "Alien" throughout the starry sky.

After browsing the forum for a while and collecting several samples of medicine from a few serious offenders in the VIP area of ​​Slack Prison, Ye Xiu locked the laboratory door and prepared to leave.

He spent almost the entire past two months in the ability development lab, but he didn't forget the escort mission that Ames had entrusted to him.

Take Hela and her sister to Longtan.

Now that the legion has gradually taken shape, the daily tasks have been basically divided up by players and official mercenaries, and there haven't been any urgent requests that require my personal attention.

Ye Xiu glanced at the schedule, then started walking towards the training ground. Hela was definitely tormenting her sister at this time.

Suddenly, Sylvia, carrying a file folder, darted out from around the corner of the corridor. The girl, like a startled rabbit, ran and shouted "Hello, Commander!" before disappearing in the blink of an eye.

After walking a few steps, Ye Xiu bumped into Mo Jun, who was looking around. Ye Xiu patted him on the shoulder and offered a few words of encouragement.

The holographic projection in the simulation training field was still running, and even through the protective glass, you could see Hela cornering Aurora.

The dark red energy blade slashed down, stopping just two centimeters in front of the younger sister's nose, startling the blonde girl so much that she collapsed to the ground.

"I'd say this training intensity is a bit excessive, isn't it?"

Ye Xiu pressed the stop button, and the virtual battlefield instantly dissipated into a data stream.

Hela casually wiped her sweat-dampened bangs, her waistline rising and falling with her breath beneath her combat vest:

"What's up? Want to practice on me again?"

"Why aren't you wearing the star-patterned armor I made for you?" Ye Xiu frowned as he looked her over in her tight-fitting combat suit that exposed her waist.

"This fabric is so protective it can't even stop a laser pointer."

"It affects joint mobility." Hela tossed her ponytail, grabbed a towel from the weapon rack, and tossed it to Aurora, who was sprawled on the floor. "Besides, would you let me be the one rushing to the front in case of danger?"

"You know nothing about tactical configurations!"

Ye Xiu rolled his eyes in annoyance, then turned and tossed an energy gel to the nearly exhausted Aurora. "Pack your things, we'll meet at the helipad in half an hour."

The previously listless blonde girl suddenly jumped up, not even bothering to tear open the energy gel packaging:

"Finally, I'm going to Longtan to see Sister Ai?!"

Hela paused in wiping her longsword, a barely perceptible smile curving her lips.

Drop drop drop.

Just as Ye Xiu was about to speak, his communicator suddenly beeped. He took it out and looked at it.

It was actually Ames who initiated the call request; it was truly a case of speaking of the devil and he appears.

"The Dragon Throne?"

"Hmm, alien, when do you plan to send my student back?"

Ames's virtual image appeared in the air, with a faint smile on her face, and her two long, white legs were dazzling.

"I've run into some trouble lately, so I'll take them to Longtan in the next couple of days." Ye Xiu rubbed his nose.

"Okay." Ames suddenly changed the subject: "When you get there, come with me somewhere."

"where?"

"Warfare Zone"

Her voice was light and airy, revealing no emotional fluctuation.

Ye Xiu felt a sudden chill run down his spine as the hairs on the back of his neck stood on end. This familiar premonition sent shivers down his spine.

My leisurely days are probably coming to an end.

"Can I not go?"

"Why don't you give it a try?"

The communication screen went black instantly.

Ye Xiu smiled wryly as he put away the equipment, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table.

He remembered that the Overlord poached one of Ames's most capable lieutenants, and the two fought a fierce battle that shook the heavens and earth, with Ames ultimately suffering a hidden loss.

This sudden trip to someone's lair probably isn't for anything good.

"Why do you have to drag me along? Are you trying to make me a human shield to hold off those lunatics under the Overlord's command?"

He couldn't help but rub his temples. Ever since becoming Longtan's top combat force, this hands-off manager had found free labor.

It should be noted that there are eight A-level vanguard officers openly in the field of warfare, and who knows how many ruthless characters are hidden in the shadows.

If Ames were to charge in alone, I, the innocent bystander, would likely be in trouble.

Hela listened to the entire conversation, then tilted her head and asked, "What is the War Zone?"

"A concentration camp of muscular lunatics."

Since the emperor was pressing him so urgently, there was nothing he could do.

They summoned Mo Jun to oversee the headquarters and assigned Xiweiya to handle daily tasks.

It's all just a formality; the real power lies with the hidden Pipi Armor.

The base's movements can be monitored through a remote system, so there's no need to explain anything further.

The arrangements were made in less than half an hour, and Ye Xiu led the Hela sisters, who had changed into their combat uniforms, into the hangar.

The dark spaceship lay silently in the shadows, its streamlined fuselage gleaming coldly.

boom.

The hangar dome slowly opened, and the anti-gravity device emitted a faint blue glow.

The spaceship shot vertically into the sky like an arrow, its thrusters bursting with dazzling purple flames, and disappeared into the clouds in the blink of an eye.

The floating island of Longtan hung silently in the void. The Blacklight Lurker ended its warp drive and slowly approached the giant floating island before finally landing at the dock.

"Is this the place you were talking about?" Aurora stepped off the spaceship's gangway, her curious gaze sweeping over the port piled with space debris, when she suddenly noticed the thugs gathered on the dock.

Those scarred faces and gleaming weapons at their waists didn't look like good people at all.

The group of thugs all turned to look at them.

Hela quickly stepped in front of her sister, her back ramrod straight, her fingers unconsciously rubbing the dagger at her waist.

Seeing this, Ye Xiu slowly swayed between the two, his arm naturally resting on Hela's shoulder:

"Relax. Even though this place is full of interstellar fugitives and scavengers, that's just how things are in Longtan."

He paused abruptly, then added, "Well, most of the time they're pretty honest."

Before he finished speaking, the thugs around him suddenly lowered their heads to avoid his gaze, and some even kicked over the energy canisters at their feet in their panic.

After all, few people who have been in the Shattered Star Ring wouldn't recognize that iconic black and gold painted spaceship.

Hela stared at the hand on her shoulder and subtly moved half a step to the side.

"Old buddy! We've been waiting for you to come back!" Visander's deep laughter came from behind the shipping container.

Behind the burly man was a girl with a livid face; the pulse rifle in Jenny's hand was trembling slightly.

Just as Ye Xiu raised his hand to greet him, a blinding laser beam suddenly grazed past his ear.

Before anyone could react, Jenny had already pulled the trigger repeatedly at his chest, the energy beams exploding into tiny specks of light on his protective suit.

"Your welcoming ceremony in Longtan is quite unique." Aurora stared in disbelief at this one-sided "attack."

Visander rubbed his hands with a wry smile, Hela gripped the knife hilt with her white-tipped fingers, while the person in question merely flicked the scorch marks off the hem of her clothes.

Jenny only threw the gun to the guard after it jammed from overheating, coldly uttering a single sentence:

"The leader is waiting for you in the palace." He turned around, his military boots striking the ground and sending sparks flying.

Passing through the alloy corridor in the center of the floating island, Ames's dragon bone throne is suspended beneath the dome of the great hall.

The ruler of the dragon throne rested his chin on his hand, scrutinizing the newcomer. His emerald-green dress rippled like water in the anti-gravity field.

"Let's guess, were we late because we got lost, or were we swallowed by a nebula whale?"

Ye Xiu shrugged and remained silent, while the Hela sisters bowed respectfully.

As the throne slowly descended, Ames' bare feet created subtle ripples in space as they touched the ground.

"Let's go, let's make a trip to the war zone."

These words caused Ye Xiu's eyebrows to twitch slightly.

That military empire ruled by the "Overlord" Herber.

"Don't worry, we're not going to cause trouble this time." The Dragon Throne Lord seemed to see through his concerns and casually flicked the stardust from his hair.

"It's time for the younger generation to learn about some old grievances."

Ames suppressed her smile and lightly tapped her fingertips on the armrest of her chair:

"That guy always wants to control the whole game, and we don't agree on our philosophies. He even poached one of my key players years ago, but this time it's not to settle old scores."

"Every few years, that guy would hold social parties in the war zone and send out invitations to the important people in the Star Ring."

High-ranking officials from star cluster-level civilizations, special envoys from major organizations, and even diplomats from the three major cosmic-level civilizations have all made appearances.

It was called a social gathering, but in reality it was just a stage for powerful figures to put on a show.

Of course, Super A-level powerhouses are always on the invitation list.

As she spoke, she pulled out an electronic invitation with dark gold patterns from thin air.

"Look at their magnanimity. I demolished half of their base back then, and the invitation still arrived in Longtan the following year."

Ye Xiu stroked his chin thoughtfully. This was no ordinary gathering; it was clearly a bellwether for the power dynamics of the Star Ring.

The collaborations reached over drinks and the leaked intelligence may well influence the power dynamics for decades to come.

To be able to turn this kind of gathering into a traditional event truly deserves the title of a champion.

"You're going to the appointment?" he asked, somewhat surprised. Long Tan had always been detached from worldly affairs, and this ancestor was known for his dislike of social engagements.

"Of course I have to go!" Ames suddenly sat up straight, her obsidian earrings shimmering with tiny sparkles.

"If he dares to send me an invitation, I dare to attend the banquet. To avoid him would make me seem petty!"

Ye Xiu almost choked on his saliva. This logic clearly implied that the other party was provoking him?

But then I realized.

This guy probably thinks, "That bastard thinks I'm too scared to go? What a joke! I'm going to dress up and dazzle him!"

As for insisting on taking himself along, he's probably just trying to outdo others.

In the realm of warfare, there are countless experts, and the Lord of Dragon Tank naturally cannot afford to lose.

Thinking of this, he rubbed his temples and asked, "The specific itinerary?"

"We'll set off tomorrow morning." Ames traced the star map with her fingertips, and a 3D projection of the Thor Cluster unfolded between the two of them.

A slender star field, like a sandwich sandwich, lies between Colton and Serdin, and the crimson markings of the war zone are flashing across the territory of the Krent Empire.

Ye Xiu stared at the star map and sighed, "Use my ship?"

"That's exactly what I was thinking." Her emerald eyes curved into crescents.

(End of this chapter)