Chapter 446 - 222: Return Journey, Tier Four Realm King, Breakout Plan

Chapter 446: Chapter 222: Return Journey, Tier Four Realm King, Breakout Plan

As she spoke, Ling Yi sized up Lin Feng.

"With a frame as small as yours, you’re nothing but a speck of dust in its eyes. As long as you don’t do something suicidal like fly right up to it and get caught by the parasitic worms on its surface, you should be fine."

However, upon hearing Ling Yi’s explanation, Lin Feng showed no relief for having survived a close call. His already somber expression only grew more grave.

"But at the time, that Tier Four Life Form, the one called a Realm King, was carrying a two-kilometer-long, unidentified silver object in its mouth. I suspect it was a Cosmic Spaceship..."

Once Lin Feng voiced his concerns, it was Ling Yi’s turn to look astonished. She asked in disbelief:

"Are you sure? Could it have been a trick of the light? The Zerg Race is incapable of building such a large mechanical construct!"

Lin Feng looked up, his eyes fixed on Ling Yi.

"It’s nighttime. There’s only dim moonlight in outer space, and that unidentified object that looked like a Cosmic Spaceship was emitting its own silver light."

After getting his confirmation, Ling Yi pinched the bridge of her nose.

After a moment of deliberation, she laid out a few possibilities:

"If that thing really was an interstellar Spaceship, it might have come from another ancient civilization within the Solar System, like the Mars People or the Venusians. Other branches of the Zerg Race are currently mining resources on other planets."

"The remnants of these ancient civilizations might have tried to flee to Blue Star in their spaceships, only to be intercepted by the Realm King."

"Alternatively, the Cosmic Spaceship could have been a cruiser from the Orion Arm that accidentally entered the Solar System. It might have been trying to resupply on Blue Star, only to unfortunately encounter the Realm King."

"As for the final possibility... the Spaceship came specifically for Blue Star. It could very well be from one of the civilizations that left the Solar System long ago, like the Dinosaur civilization from Blue Star sixty-five million years ago!"

"For some reason, they were forced to leave their home world. After wandering the Cosmos and surviving against all odds, they now want to return to their place of origin to complete their race’s Genetic Library and achieve their promotion to Tier Four."

"Sixty-five million years! That’s enough time for their descendants to have evolved an entirely new Genetic Library..."

"The first two scenarios aren’t that interesting. But if it’s the third one, then we have a real story on our hands."

As she spoke, Ling Yi’s tone grew with excitement.

"When we arrived, we used Dark Realm Energy that spilled from the Wormhole to conceal the entire Solar System. This was to prevent the Zerg Race invasion from being discovered by the overseers of this region."

"If this Cosmic Spaceship—no, more likely an interstellar Battleship—came specifically for Blue Star..."

"Then the conflict between humans and the Zerg on Blue Star is about to get a new player, one that will make the situation even more chaotic."

"But for us, this is a perfect opportunity to pull chestnuts from the fire!"

"The involvement of a Tier Four Life Form from an outside race could tie down the Tier Four Royal Family in space. That would create a window of opportunity for our plan to hunt the Mother Empresses."

"I had originally planned to use the Red-Armored Beetle’s genes to lure the Red King of the Red Race here and muddy the waters..."

"But this is a heaven-sent opportunity, and it just so happens to coincide with the battle to defend the Federal Capital, where the Zerg Race Mother Empresses are all gathered."

After hearing Ling Yi’s speculation about the interstellar situation, the gravity on Lin Feng’s face eased somewhat. He nodded and said:

"Let’s hope so..."

"However, that plan you mentioned to lure the Red King—we still need to move forward with it."

"Not only that, but we also need to address the Dragon Race civilization we speculated about. We’ll use Genetic Fusion technology to cultivate Dragonman Warriors and help them reach Tier Three as quickly as possible. Once they begin their Realm Trial, it should get the attention of the Tier Four Dragon King."

"This way, we can make the situation as chaotic as possible, providing cover for me to break through to Tier Four!"

He hadn’t allowed Ling Shuyan to research the Red-Armored Beetle back then mainly because he had yet to reach Tier Three. According to the original plan, it would have taken him over a year to advance to the Tier Three Late Stage.

If they had attracted a Tier Four Cosmic Life form prematurely, Lin Feng wouldn’t have even been able to protect himself. The risks had clearly outweighed the rewards.

But with the launch of the northern reinforcement plan, he was facing over twenty Zerg Race Mother Empresses, and in ten days, a large number of Tier Three King Spine Zergs were set to arrive.

The pace of events had accelerated dramatically the moment Lin Feng killed his first Zerg Race Mother Empress.

He needed an outside force to tie down the Zerg Race’s Tier Four Royal Family, providing cover for him to eliminate a series of High-tier Mother Empresses, even if the price was attracting more enemies.

But as long as Lin Feng could successfully break through to Tier Four, there would still be room to maneuver in the future.

Therefore, the benefits of summoning a Tier Four Life Form now outweighed the costs.

Ling Yi nodded, agreeing with Lin Feng’s assessment.

"I’ll see to it. As for your promotion to Tier Four, don’t be too hasty. If you really are a Mixed Blood Species, and if the part of your lineage from a Cosmic Life has the Divine Level potential of Tier Six or above..."

"Then advancing to Tier Four won’t be difficult for you. It’s not like it is for a lesser race like humans, who have never even produced a Tier Four Life Form and must pay an enormous price just to find their own path in the Cosmos."

Lin Feng grunted in acknowledgment and said no more.

Just then, a knock sounded on the door.

General Chen’s voice followed:

"City Lord Lin, I have the breakout plan formulated by Federation High Command. Some of the mission objectives require you and the members of the Salvation Army to undertake them."

"We’re putting it into action tomorrow. If you’re free now, could you come and get briefed?"

Lin Feng glanced at Ling Yi. She raised her hand and dispelled the Energy Shield that had been enveloping them.

Then Lin Feng stood up and called back:

"Understood. Arrange for a soldier to guide us downstairs. I will bring the commanders from my team to get the details shortly."

"Thank you!"

After General Chen left, Ling Yi picked up a copy of the plan he had left outside the door. She scanned it briefly before handing it to Lin Feng, who had just changed into his combat gear.

"They want you to deal with a Tier Three Early-stage Mother Empress on the Northwest Side of the Capital."

"Looks like our opportunity has arrived sooner than expected!"

A faint smile touched the corners of Lin Feng’s mouth. He walked into the hallway and shouted down the dim dormitory corridor:

"All Battle Group Leaders, all Late Stage Tier Two captains, and all Commanders of the War Corps, fall out!"

"You’re with me for a mission briefing. We’ll assess the current situation and draw up a battle plan!"