Chapter 247: Chapter 242: We Admit Defeat
Shen Hao could clearly see the creature inside.
Indeed, it was an exceedingly bizarre existence, its appearance defying description, bearing no resemblance to any shape that might be found in nature.
A distorted shell undergoing constant change, appendages that seemed like tentacles or limbs stretched out from it, with no visible eyes, nostrils, or other organs.
If one were forced to describe it, it somewhat resembled a single-celled organism.
But within the body of this dimensional creature indeed coursed astonishing spiritual energy, and its life level was extremely high—to the extent that Shen Hao himself was surprised.
At least Level 27!
Keep in mind that life forms at the third stage are already remarkably powerful, with even those around the twentieth level of Transcendents capable of easily destroying entire mountain ranges.
And such a dimensional creature had such a level?
No, its spiritual energy was very chaotic, as was its Divine Soul. Unless it possessed some kind of Talent due to a mutation as a life form, it would otherwise be far inferior in strength to a Level 27 Transcendent.
But its life level was indeed genuine.
“To have level without strength, no wonder it became prey,” Shen Hao now had a rough impression of the dimensional creature.
And considerable interest too.
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It was obvious that creatures living in the Dimension Space could greatly benefit the study of spiritual energy.
“Though it seems like just a Mercenary Group, to have become vagrant mercenaries in this universe, they must represent substantial strength and also double as a trading group, undoubtedly in control of numerous channels and pieces of intelligence,” Shen Hao quickly made a decision and ordered Feng Ping, “Find their leader and take control of the entire Fleet.”
“Yes,” Feng Ping had anticipated this outcome and was not surprised by Shen Hao’s order.
And as for whether just he alone could accomplish this, there was no doubt at all.
Feng Ping’s own strength might not be sufficient, but under Shen Hao’s watch, his “Direct Subordinate” could not be judged by normal standards of strength.
Meanwhile, Gong, the leader of “Black Silver,” remained vigilant.
He had gathered his trusted associates around him.
All of them were strong enough to have reached the third stage of life, at least four or five in number.
This was also one of the strongest foundations of “Black Silver.”
With such strength, if they were to go to some remote planet, they could easily occupy the whole planet and become a “Planet Leader.”
However, at this moment, Gong did not feel much reassurance from these confidants.
“Something is approaching, massive to an alarming degree, like facing a star,” Gong turned off the communication channel and whispered to his confidants, “I’m sure we have been targeted, the star system ahead is not simple! Although it’s only a very subtle perception, I have never felt like this at any time before.”
Few knew that Gong, though he looked like a muscular brute, actually possessed a Perception System Spiritual Ability Talent!
This often led to misunderstandings.
Yet his powerful perceptual abilities had saved their Fleet time and again in the past.
So, his confidants had no doubt about the leader’s perception.
At this very moment, they all wore solemn expressions.
“Boss, maybe we should escape, activate the emergency Jump Engine, and then go back to the Yodora Kingdom for compensation,” said Ao Ran, Gong’s most trusted confidant.
Ao Ran was slender with crimson skin and four or five tentacles on his forehead, which were not a characteristic of his species but rather a result of a spiritual energy mutation.
Yet his spiritual ability talent was not perception, but telekinesis.
A commonly seen, diverse, yet typically very useful spiritual ability talent.
Faced with Ao Ran’s suggestion, Gong hesitated for a moment but finally made up his mind.
“Prepare for the Jump!”
He had never felt like he did at that moment—merely trying to sense that planet was like touching the scorching Sun, with an indescribable tremor.
He had thought that fleeing without understanding what had just happened might leave hidden dangers behind.
But now there was no time for such considerations.
The closer they got to that star system, the more terrified they became.
They had to escape from here, and even from Yodora!
But just as Gong was about to issue the order, an abrupt voice suddenly appeared within the spaceship.
“Thinking of escape now is already too late.”
In that instant, Gong’s perception shot to its peak!
Everyone clearly felt that a life form had abruptly appeared before them!
But how could that be!
These confidants all understood their boss’s spiritual ability talent!
Not being detected by the ship’s surveillance systems was one thing, but to have reached their vicinity without their boss’s notice was unprecedented!
Gong was stretched to the limit emotionally at that moment.
He forced himself to stay calm and scrutinized this unexpected person—somehow incredulous that even while clearly seeing the other party right there, his perception still detected nothing.
At that moment, the perception was entirely intentional!
“Impressive ability,” Feng Ping’s gaze rested on Gong, who resembled a gorilla or a giant black bear.
He had been imbued with the interstellar universal language used by these people by the President, and for him, at the third stage, mastering a language within minutes was not an issue.
“You have violated our interstellar territory and must pay the price,” Feng Ping continued, speaking calmly as if he completely disregarded the wariness of the people before him.
But at that moment, Gong decisively made his decision.
He reached out and grabbed someone behind him.
It was a small life form, covered in fluffy fur, looking like an anthropomorphized little rabbit, called “Furry” within human civilization.
The next instant, invisible spiritual energy enveloped everyone.
Incredibly quickly and abruptly.
Feng Ping realized what was happening, but it seemed too late to do anything.
Fortunately, the next moment, all the spiritual energy dissipated like smoke.
Everyone in front seemed stunned for an instant.
“Molly?” Gong said aloud.
“I don’t know!” the small figure behind him squeaked, “I’m trying!”
Molly’s eyes had turned red, even more like a rabbit, but still ineffective!
Her spiritual ability talent was teleportation.
Yes, although she could only achieve short-range teleportation, she could bypass inertia; as long as she had coordinates prepared in advance, she could effortlessly and swiftly teleport even from one spaceship traveling at sub-light speed to another at the same velocity.
According to Gong’s plan, they were to abandon this spaceship and quickly teleport to another before starting the emergency jump engine, to escape from this dangerous individual in one fell swoop!
But now, the first step of the plan had ground to a halt.
But what kind of spiritual ability talent was this?
A spiritual ability talent that could render everyone else’s abilities ineffective?
No, he had never heard of such a thing! If such an ability truly existed, all forces across the universe would go mad for it!
“Stop wasting your effort,” Feng Ping spoke again, annoyed, his voice growing colder, “You are now captives. Obeying orders is your only way out. Any further attempt at rebellion will be met with severe punishment.”
Indeed, it had been beyond his expectations. If the President had not been paying close attention and had not extended his domain to envelop the entire spaceship, these people might have actually escaped.
It would have been a grave mistake on his part!
The next moment, metal collars emitting red light appeared accurately on each person’s neck.
To their horror, everyone found countless red engravings spreading along the collars through their bodies, rendering them unable to harness their spiritual energy, with their spiritual ability talents completely unusable.
Even their physical bodies became immensely heavy and weak.
“Forbidden Spirit Collar?” Gong murmured.
He clenched his fist slightly, then slumped in resignation.
He had only heard of such things. The technology contained within was not simple, and the way it had suddenly appeared around their necks was utterly incomprehensible.
Clearly, the enemy’s power far exceeded their understanding.
“Let’s not get rough, buddy. We concede,” said Gong, not forgetting to offer some defense for himself, “We were just commissioned by the Yodora Kingdom to pay a visit to your esteemed presence that appeared suddenly nearby, with no other intent of offense.”
Although he invoked the name of the Yodora Kingdom, Gong didn’t have much hope.
He still couldn’t discern what sort of background the other party had.
But their strength was unquestionable.
Mere presence of one person had effortlessly controlled them, battle-hardened as they were.
And with no power to resist.
Damn it, had he known, he wouldn’t have accepted this mission. The power capable of holding nine planets of varying sizes in the same orbit, how could it be simple!
Regardless of Gong’s regret, the outcome lay before them.
“Take me to the others on your spaceships,” Feng Ping completely disregarded the captives, as he followed Shen Hao’s instructions and looked towards the person named Molly.
The next moment, the sealing device on the other’s neck was temporarily deactivated.
This device, too, was an excellent item Shen Hao had obtained from the VIP3 shop over the past five and a half years, a Purple Epic level unlockable item, capable of sealing Life Levels.
Encompassing Divine Soul, Physical Body, and Transcendents.
It was expensive.
There was no need to use it against the others; control could be exerted simply by using the President’s Suppression.
The reason for not using the President’s Suppression on the people here was because they were more useful.
While the President’s Suppression was efficient, it fundamentally involved warping cognition with a formidable status, and the changes it caused were actually harmful.
When Feng Ping reappeared, Molly seemed shocked, trembling all over.