Sky-cracking Rider
Chapter 1158 1130: Exposure
"Could these 'Star Perch' form a new threat?"
Not only does Chen Fei remember the terrifying nature of these space beasts called 'Star Perch', but S-Class Space Ability User Heseman Brown also vividly recalls it. Although they have unexpectedly weakened the biological space carrier group of the 'Sagali' civilization, if things go wrong, these 'Star Perch' could pose a new threat.
The actual lifespan of 'Star Perch' is about three hundred years of active period. During this period, they can reproduce a generation every ten years, they are oviparous, with thick and hard eggshells. One brood contains 8 to 16 eggs, one egg twin, with a very low probability of strong offspring devouring the weak ones, becoming a dominant species. If one is the first to hatch, often only one dominant species will remain among the brood. If resources are continuously ensured, the dominant species that has devoured the same litter will have a body length and weight exceeding the average by 50%, implying immediate adaptive evolution based on the environment and resources.
If constrained by survival resources, both adult and juvenile 'Star Perch' will enter a dormant state, which can last up to a thousand years to adapt to harsh void environments.
If their vitality and adaptability are not strong, such fierce creatures would not survive.
Chen Fei extracted these physiological data of the 'Star Perch' from the genetic information of this creature using the 'Life Tree.'
In a sense, the 'Life Tree' is similar to a biological computer, but the Artificial Intelligence AI 'Adam' cannot be loaded onto the 'Life Tree.' Their underlying structures determine that they are entirely different entities, or else the data transfer and database establishment between the two would not be manually completed by Chen Fei.
"No! These 'Star Perch' have a very short lifespan and can live only up to seven days, and they do not have reproductive capabilities."
Although Chen Fei cannot control these accidentally acquired space beasts, he can make some genetic modifications, modify certain genetic segments, inherently castrate, completely eliminating future troubles, which the 'Life Tree' can do effortlessly.
There is indeed a chance of unintentional recovery of reproductive capability due to gene recombination mutations under cosmic radiation, but for a quantity of over a hundred, the probability is nearly zero. Even if there's one exception, the battle carrier group in the Second Battlefield can easily eliminate it; it's not a small scene like a small flying ship fleeing and several attack ships intercepting.
"That's good, seven days, we can resolve most battles by then."
Heseman Brown sighed in relief; if over a hundred 'Star Perch' rebel in the void, he would just have to take everyone to flee, and far away.
The foundation on Emerald Star is inevitably affected, after all, the range of activity of 'Star Perch' isn't limited to the void. They can also adapt to the planet environment with atmosphere. However, with the habits of 'Star Perch', they likely won't bother with mechanical beings, equipment, and bases that don't have flesh; instead, they'll focus on various monsters and 'Seed Nests' roaming the planet surface.
"The situation is starting to favor us!"
Chen Fei pointed to a three-dimensional holographic projection image inside the cabin; the simulated combat data of both sides in the Second Battlefield are intersecting, with over a hundred 'Star Perch' continuously weakening the combat power of both the arriving and upcoming biological space carrier groups, while the battle mothership and hundreds of thousands of tactical jets are systematically widening the comprehensive combat power gap between both sides.
There are still some biological space carriers at the edge of the star system, on their way here. Due to the distance, by the time they reach the Second Battlefield, the chrysanthemums might have cooled off. Even if the current battle carrier group and tactical jet group on the battlefield are completely expended, the reserves in Chen Fei's hands are enough to eliminate these untouchable ones.
A burst of phone ringing occurred.
"It's mine!"
A line of text appeared synchronously before Chen Fei; Artificial Intelligence AI 'Adam' prompted a call connection request.
The president of Louis Industries, Mr. Randon.
"Mr. Randon's call, I'll answer it first."
Chen Fei took out his phone and confirmed the call connection.
"Rookie, where are you?"
Louis Landon transmitted over.
Through multiple miniature star gate communication devices, communication networks have been established between Emerald Star, 'Boundary Pearl' life space, Blue Star, and even the ancestral land of 'Sagali' civilization.
"I'm outside!"
Chen Fei naturally referred to outside the 'Boundary Pearl' life space.
It could also be understood as outside the flying ship, or beyond 'Atlantis', etc.
Louis Landon said solemnly: "Your planet is exposed!"
"My planet? What?"
Chen Fei was startled, failing to react.
With the assistance of S-Class Space Ability Users, he can reach more than one planet, they essentially belong to exclusive realms, so they could all be considered his.
"Besides the star system of 'Sagali' ancestral land, you control a life planet. When the 'Wormhole Cloud' was abandoned, 'Sagali' sent envoys to contact the Blue Star Global United Defense Committee, exposing your unauthorized actions. Is it true?"
The boss was not accusing, the tone sounded more like confirmation.
"The 'Sagali' envoy? They really came?"
Chen Fei took a deep breath; it really wasn't the right timing.
If he had completely controlled the star system where Emerald Star is located before this, he wouldn't need to worry about the envoy's accusation.
"In at most three days, the news media will release the report about the first formal contact between Blue Star civilization and 'Sagali' civilization. Prepare yourself to respond to inquiries, I'll continue to gather information here."
Louis Landon was not probing into Chen Fei's control of an unplanned life planet, the other party must have their reasons for concealing.
"Atlantis" and "Randon", these two skylight cities are somewhat restless; after all, with nearly a million population, every kind of person and thought exists, which is unavoidable. It isn't certain that some ill-intentioned individuals try to leak the secrets of these two cities, even though Artificial Intelligence AI 'Adam' filters the data of entry and exit with AI judgments, it can't stop code messages.
The existence of "Atlantis" is not a secret to some high-level personnel of sovereignty; more or less, some people know. S-Class Space Ability User's psi skill is a perfect scapegoat; Chen Fei initially thought the first thing to be exposed publicly should be "Atlantis", followed by a small chance inferred into the life space, while the least likely leak should be "Emerald Star", after all, the informant is right by his side, all with vested interests. Even if not mutually benefit, they're highly socially obstructive (Dang Wei Jun).
Unexpectedly, the 'Sagali' civilization revealed it voluntarily, completely outside Chen Fei's expectations.
"Damn it..."
After hanging up with the boss, Chen Fei cursed as he put away his phone. Turning his head, he saw everyone in the ship cabin looking at him, including Dang Wei Jun, the Earth Element War Professional, who had a clearly curious look in his eyes.
"Has 'Emerald Star' been exposed?"
Heseman Brown wished he could personally silence that talkative 'Sagali' Civilization Envoy; of all things, why mention that?
Chen Fei was in the process of strategizing on the star system where Emerald Star was located, clearly at the right moment. He intended to eliminate all troubles and hidden dangers within and around the star system, making it a fait accompli.
"Depends on the attitude of the sovereignty—if they're not intentionally blocking, public opinion will soon be informed!"
What Chen Fei worried about most was not the sovereignty, but rather public opinion compelling the will of the sovereignty.
The public is blind, so behind most public actions are the covert determinations of interest groups, including the recent chaos within The Federation, which was nothing more than a massive reshuffling by old groups and new interest groups, deciding anew the status within the Jianghu. The deaths of mere commoners, no one cares about.
Heseman Brown asked, "What about The First Sovereign's side..."
Luckily, Chen Fei still had the identity of a citizen of The First Sovereign. The attitude of Blue Star's First Sovereign was enough to fend off many ill-intentioned people; otherwise, a mere B-level supernatural power user would have been harassed endlessly by numerous forces, not something the Louis Consortium alone could withstand.
"Can't ask!"
Miyoshi Xuesen hurriedly interrupted the S-Class superpower user's words.
"What? What's there that can't be asked!"
Heseman Brown had a big issue with Monk's opinions, always saying things at the wrong time.
"Right, can't ask!"
Unexpectedly, Chen Fei actually agreed with Monk.
"What's going on?"
The S-Class Space Ability User frowned. He wasn't good at deceit, so in some aspects, his thinking wasn't as thorough as Chen Fei and Miyoshi Monk.
"Asking would break the secret; not asking is playing dumb. Playing dumb with each other maintains the current relations more suitably!"
Chen Fei indeed captured the key core of "can't ask" in Miyoshi Xuesen's words.
Even if it's just a thin paper window, it remains a window if not broken. If it's broken, wind and rain will rush in without any barrier. It's better to turn a blind eye and play dumb, each maintaining their peace.
If there was something to ask, it probably wouldn't be Chen Fei asking The First Sovereign, but rather The First Sovereign would proactively ask him. Yet until now, The First Sovereign side has maintained silence, providing all necessary resources without making any covert moves.
Heseman Brown asked worriedly, "Does this mean we can do nothing and just wait now?"
If Emerald Star were touched by Blue Star's people, it would be like a flood, unstoppable—lucky to be averaged out and become a windfall, unlucky enough to be kicked out with nothing to gain, leading to a massive loss.
These possibilities are based on him being an S-Class superpower user; the sovereignties would have to show some respect. If there wasn't any S-Class around here, ha, nobody would get anything good.
"All we can do is wait, because even the worst situations have been considered beforehand. We simply don't have the capital to confront sovereignty."
Miyoshi Xue Lin placed his hands together, producing a loud clap.
Such situations had already been anticipated, not unexpected, just didn't expect it to happen so soon.
According to Murphy's Law, once things worsen, they are highly likely to slide into the abyss that one least wishes to see.
Chen Fei's supernatural power heavily relies on the supply of external materials. Once he loses the support of Blue Star sovereignties, with materials cut off, he would quickly revert to his original state—what can a mere B-level supernatural power user do?
Even if backed by Heseman Brown, the S-Class Space Ability User, in the end, fleeing might be the only option.
Blue Star Civilization doesn't have just one S-Class superpower user; if several join forces, whether S-Class Space Ability skills can be used is highly questionable.
"First, take down this star system, then we'll talk. What we have in hand is ours."
Chen Fei nodded to everyone in the ship cabin.
"Exactly! Take it down first, then talk!"
Monk nodded in agreement. If not done this way, it would be easy to end up with nothing in the end.
"You're right!" After thinking about it, Heseman Brown also nodded.
Finally, the Earth Element War Professional, Dang Wei Jun, nodded slowly as well. He was just joining the fun, being a lone soul. Whether or not he shared in the benefits was entirely irrelevant.
"Hope Mr. Randon can bring us some important news."
Most of Chen Fei's focus was on Emerald Star, with no spare attention to divide.
What the 'Sagali' Civilization Envoy and Blue Star sovereignties talked about in their initial contacts remained unknown.