"This material feels very special..." Li Yu squatted on the ground, stroking the grey-black area in the center of the tal floor.
It was completely incompatible with the surrounding tal plates, and from ti to ti, a translucent blue Electric Arc light would ripple outwards from the center like water waves.
And along with the translucent blue Electric Arc light, the coverage area of the grey-black tal gradually expanded, although the speed was very slow.
On top of it, a silver-white tal scepter was slowly rotating. Its surface was covered in special symbols and patterns, and the top of the scepter emanated a blue radiance.
This was exactly [Quintessa's Life Scepter]!
"At this speed, I wonder how much ti it would take to completely assimilate an entire planet." Li Yu muttered.
Imdiately after, he poured special power into it. Accompanied by complex Golden Runes surging in, the speed of the translucent blue light waves' agitation continuously increased.
The expansion range of the grey-black tal area also increased to the next level.
What acted as the energy source for [Quintessa's Life Scepter] was precisely the Allspark, and the Allspark's power ca from his divine power, while the divine power ca from Faith.
This ant that if Li Yu wanted to directly create a Cybertron, he had to cultivate his own Believers.
These three ford a mutually supporting tripod.
The grey-black area created by [Quintessa's Life Scepter] was a very special kind of tal.
It didn't belong to any known tal in this Universe, but was extrely similar to the composition of Transforrs.
Perhaps later, naturally born Transforrs would appear, instead of only relying on Li Yu to Enlighten them.
After trying out this power, Li Yu didn't continue any further. He held the scepter in his hand, feeling its icy touch.
Compared to its strategic value, [Quintessa's Life Scepter] wasn't too outstanding as a Weapon, but this was also within the normal range.
After trying out the ability to create Cybertron, Li Yu then Enlightened a few Transforrs.
He then used the Devour function of the scepter to strengthen a single Transforr.
The various body stats of the strengthened Transforr were substantially increased, and it could turn the advantages of other Transforrs to its own use, becoming even more powerful.
The role of this function was actually quite significant, it could be used to cultivate elites. Otherwise, most of the Enlightened Transforrs could only be used as Cannon Fodder.
"Siegel, why haven't you arrived yet..." Li Yu raised the heavy scepter, wisps of golden light gathering and dissipating at the top.
This was a portion of Unicron's power. Currently, in Li Yu's mind, only the [Death Star] after being Enlightened was qualified to possess this power.
.........
So ti had passed since Rong Yan's provocation incident, but the heat of discussions regarding this matter hadn't dropped at all. Instead, it showed a growing montum.
Many ordinary Citizens within Returning Star, as well as middle and lower-level officials, felt sowhat uneasy. Under such circumstances, the Returning Star Governnt consistently provided no explanation.
This attitude was almost a tacit acknowledgnt of the clamoring Public Opinion outside.
The resulting impact had already begun to fernt. Conflicts in the border areas beca increasingly frequent, and many Marauders even wanted to break through Returning Star's border blockade.
In the past, this was sothing fundantally impossible to happen.
Everyone could sense the turbulence of the interstellar situation.
Under such circumstances, half a month passed quickly.
On this day, Li Yu received a notification from Glazed Star and learned a piece of information that greatly surprised him.
"...The Troll Legion delivered five Cipher Orbs to you today?" Li Yu frowned tightly, "In that case, you guys can already start deciphering the information within?"
"Yes..." Glazed Star nodded: "Currently, we have over twenty Cipher Orbs in our possession. If they belong to the sa batch, we can already start deciphering."
"Where did these five Cipher Orbs co from?" Li Yu asked.
"I don't know." Glazed Star shook her head. She was just a scientific researcher, responsible only for research. Inquiring too much about other intelligence would easily arouse suspicion.
Li Yu's eyes flickered. The appearance of these five Cipher Orbs instantly allowed the Star Glory Empire to comnce operations targeting Gensokyo.
The final decisive battle of this conspiracy would probably unfold very soon.
"Is it because the Grand Duke of Blood was discovered that they want to speed things up?"
Li Yu guessed inwardly, thinking this possibility was extrely high. If they didn't want the Star Glory Empire to discover clues and make preparations, they could only accelerate the developnt of events as much as possible.
Leaving the Star Glory Empire without ample ti to prepare. But the problem was, in that case, the initiative lay with the Empire. They didn't need to rush at all and could slowly deploy.
Could there be other steps?
.........
In a certain unknown region, hundreds of warships were suspended in the Starry Sky. This wasn't a very large force.
In one of the warships, Codri stood before the Command Console, staring closely at the huge Holographic Screen, on which a blurry image was undergoing ergency restoration.
He was the deputy supervisor of the Field Operations Departnt of Salvation Ark. Originally, he was ordered to co to the No Man's Land to hunt down Li Yu.
But midway, the High Echelon of the Ark changed their orders, telling him to temporarily Lie Dormant and carefully investigate the Gensokyo incident.
He obeyed the order, concealing his existence, and carefully conducted various investigations in the No Man's Land. He actually found quite a few clues.
He could basically confirm that there was a major conspiracy behind this incident, but he hadn't found out what it specifically was yet.
The image on the completely new screen ca from the Small Detectors he had massively distributed in the No Man's Land.
These detectors were manufactured with the Ark's latest technology. Normally, they would be in a "Dead Silence" state. In this state, the detectors were no different from stones floating in the Universe.
Only when they perceived a change in various coefficients nearby would they activate.
After activating, it would quickly scan all surrounding data and package and send it within microseconds. However, it would also simultaneously be discovered and destroyed by the enemy.
The image restoration seed to have reached its final stages. One could vaguely see several warships and the emblems on them.
"Black Pupil Fleet, Returning Star? Li Yu?" Codri's expression showed a bit of astonishnt.
Returning Star was one of the main characters in the No Man's Land a while ago, but they should have evacuated the No Man's Land by now. Why would this guy stay here?
He felt so doubts in his heart, but unlike the White Uprising Army, although the Ark and Li Yu had deep-seated grievances, Codri didn't have any thoughts of attacking right now.
Because the priority of the Gensokyo incident was temporarily above Li Yu. It was said that this was an indication from "The Overlord" and was very crucial.
Li Yu, in front of The Overlord, was considered nothing.
However, after deeply investigating the Gensokyo incident, he now had so different thoughts.
"Intercept the Black Pupil Fleet, I want to talk to him."
......
"Commander, a Small fleet suddenly intercepted us up ahead. Their origin is unknown. They even called you by your na and requested to speak with you." A subordinate reported hurriedly, not daring to easily make a decision.
"Oh?" Li Yu was sowhat surprised. He ran into an acquaintance again? This No Man's Land truly had all sorts of Monsters and Demons appearing at once.
He arrived at the command cabin. Displayed on the screen was a Small fleet composed of hundreds of warships. It also had a common, generic exterior, making it hard to confirm the other party's origin based on it.
A figure stood on a floating teorite, quietly staring at the position of Li Yu's fleet.
"He claims to be Codri and wants to talk to you," the subordinate added.
"Codri?" Li Yu's eyes narrowed slightly. Wasn't this the guy Salvation Ark sent to hunt him down?
Back when he was impersonating The Overlord, he had once heard this na.
"Interesting..." Li Yu pondered for a mont, ignoring his subordinate's reminder, opened the Blast Door, and also arrived directly in the Starry Sky.
"Soone from Salvation Ark?" He asked in the public channel.
Codri sized up the other party. He looked ordinary, just a common interstellar human. But it was exactly such a person who made them suffer losses repeatedly.
"I guessed right, you know my origin." Codri's tone was flat, his deanor cold and arrogant.
"Should we fight directly, or talk so trash first?" Li Yu tentatively inquired.
"Heh..." Codri shook his head and sneered. It wasn't that he looked down on Li Yu, although this guy had so thods.
But he was an A4-level evolved entity. Theoretically, he was two Identity levels higher than Li Yu.
"I didn't co this ti to capture you, but to discuss Cooperation with you." Codri's words exceeded Li Yu's expectations.
The instant he heard this sentence, Li Yu only had one feeling, and that was distrust.
Salvation Ark wanted to cooperate with him?
Was this faction a Turtle? How could they endure it?
Had they forgotten the conflict between the two?
"The initial dispute might have been due to a misunderstanding. Our goal wasn't to kill you or anything," Codri spoke with assurance. "You probably also don't want to Fight to the death with us."
"Have the person behind you who can make decisions co out. Let's sit down together and talk. Perhaps there are common interests we can strive for."
His tone was confident, believing that handling it this way was more appropriate, and Li Yu had absolutely no reason to refuse.
Li Yu suddenly understood. The Ark wanted to cooperate with the Dinsional Camp behind him, not him.
However, Li Yu still had so distrust towards Codri. Moreover, this Old Fellow's "you only have the path of Cooperation" attitude made Li Yu very displeased.
In the next mont, the [Symbiotic Bio-Armor] covered him, gun barrels rapidly derived, and monstrous Energy swept out, turning into a rainstorm-like offensive, shooting down overwhelmingly!
"What are you doing!?" Codri was sowhat astounded. He didn't expect Li Yu to start fighting without any warning.
Imdiately after, he coldly snorted, "Truly not knowing Life or death!"
He stomped both feet.
Bang!
The teorite beneath his feet shattered with a boom, the Shockwave rolling up dust and scattering it everywhere.
His entire person turned into a teor, crashing straight into the rainstorm of Energy, incomparably violent.
Bang!
Codri swept past instantly. Before Li Yu could react, Codri's fist had heavily struck his abdon.
The Shield of the [Symbiotic Bio-Armor] shattered, and fine cracks also appeared on the outer Armor. His whole person was sent flying out with a bang.
"What strong power, what fast speed..." Li Yu's expression changed slightly.
Even the shock resistance System of the [Symbiotic Bio-Armor] couldn't withstand such a powerful Impact force.
Li Yu only felt as if his internal organs had been flattened by one strike, agonizingly painful. He managed to stabilize his posture in mid-air with great difficulty, secretly shocked.
Both were A4-tier, but the feeling of fighting Codri was entirely different from fighting Yodel and Horus.
Succeeding in one strike, Codri didn't pursue, but floated in place, continuing to speak in the broadcast channel: "I bear no malice, I just want to seek Cooperation."
"Since you are hiding in the No Man's Land, you must have your own purpose. We can cooperate."
However, Li Yu paid him no mind and once again took the initiative to launch an offensive. Thunder perating the entire Star Sector struck towards him.
Codri frowned, his left shoulder twitching slightly. In an instant, an invisible circular Shockwave exploded in mid-air, rapidly enveloping the incoming Thunder.
The Void trembled continuously. This was yet another extrely profound combat technique. The entire space ahead seed to vibrate at a high frequency.
The approaching Thunder disintegrated in succession, dissipating rapidly, unable to get near his body.
"Since you want to fight, I'll keep you company to the end!"
Codri's expression turned slightly cold. His figure vanished suddenly, activating at full speed.
Although Li Yu's priority wasn't high, it didn't an Codri wasn't interested in making a move against him.
It's just that Codri's previous thought was to make initial contact with the Dinsional Camp. After establishing a foundation through this Cooperation, communicating later would be simpler.
Saving the trouble of gradually developing into a Fight to the death disaster because of past trivial matters.
In other words, he just wanted to use this opportunity to Turn hostility into friendship with the Dinsional Camp.
However, Li Yu attacking right from the start made him sowhat angry as well.
Li Yu's vision blurred, and Codri had already arrived by his side. The [Infinity Gauntlet] erged, and Li Yu raised his hand for a punch.
The muffled Impact was clearly palpable. A purple light gradually spread onto Codri, causing his pupils to shrink slightly.
"What strange power. It seems it isn't just pure Energy." Codri's body shook slightly, and the purple Energy attached to the surface of his body instantly dispersed.
At the sa ti, his body disappeared, appearing behind Li Yu, and a heavy whip kick lashed down!
Thud!
He shot out like a cannonball!
"Dealing with a lifeform of this level is still too hard."
Li Yu stabilized his figure, the qi and blood within his body churning, thinking to himself.
Then, the built-in Communicator of the [Symbiotic Bio-Armor] rang, transmitting Horus's voice:
"He's not soone you can deal with. Let do it."
"No need." Li Yu shook his head, "I want to try again."
"But you're not his match."
Horus frowned. Theoretically, Li Yu was fighting across two life tiers right now. Being able to exchange a couple of moves with Codri instead of being instantly killed was already shocking enough.
However, Li Yu seed to be unsatisfied.
Li Yu stabilized his figure, turned around, and while striving to Keep One's Distance, he used various Elental Powers to attack, pinning Codri down.
It couldn't be considered a dogfight; the battle situation was almost a one-sided thrashing. If it weren't for Codri's Apprehension towards the Dinsional Camp, constantly remaining vigilant against enemies that might appear around him.
Then Li Yu would almost only have the role of taking a beating. His speed and Strength were highly crushed.
But Codri didn't feel relaxed either. Enduring attack after attack, a flash of Apprehension couldn't help but cross his heart:
"His own power already surpasses his current life tier. Coupled with that Glove and various thods, he can actually exchange moves with ."
"If his life tier advances one step further, I'm afraid even I wouldn't be able to Powerless Against him."
Thinking of this, Codri couldn't help but feel a tinge of jealousy and killing intent rise in his heart!
Another punch hit Li Yu's shoulder. Li Yu shot backward, fine cracks appearing on the surface of his body, which then rapidly repaired themselves.
Just as Codri was about to pursue, he suddenly noticed Li Yu adjust his backward flying direction, and his target was impressively his fleet.
"Actively flying towards my fleet? What does he want to do?"
Codri was slightly taken aback. At this mont, he saw Li Yu's hand gestures suddenly change. Resplendent Thunder exploded with a boom, attacking all the warships around.
"What!"
Rumble rumble rumble!!
In an instant, warship after warship was swallowed by the Thunder. After Codri reacted, his expression changed drastically, flying into a rage.
"Courting death?!"
(End of this chapter)
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