CHAPTER 330: CHAPTER 205: WE HAVE BEEN TAKEN HOSTAGE_2

Even if they were unaware of the secret of the Gods being hunted, they all knew the purpose behind expending immense efforts to establish a black curtain at the edge of the star system.

So at this moment, the captain’s words easily evoked people’s fear.

"Could it be that a powerful enemy has invaded us?"

"Are we fleeing?"

"No! Is there really no hope? We have powerful warships, we have the blessings of the Gods!"

"Will the enemy catch up with us?"

"..."

One voice after another kept sounding, everyone trying to know more information.

Although the internal structure of the Cosmic Civilization was still a strictly hierarchical semi-feudal system, the people here were all the elites among the Cosmic People. They had the right and the desire to know more.

And the captain’s explanation soon followed.

"Currently, we also don’t know more information, don’t know who the other side is, don’t know their purpose, not even how strong they are. But the unknown is the most frightening. Gentlemen, our King and our Pope have not given up all hope. However, we must prepare for the worst possible scenario, and your duty is to become the civilization’s Seed. If we receive news of victory or stability from the rear, we will return. If not, then we will continue to journey through the vast cosmos, passing on the civilization’s Fire..."

As the information continued to be disclosed, people gradually quieted down.

Some even thought it might not be so bad.

If the situation really deteriorated to the worst extent, then as the first group to evacuate, as the Seed of the entire civilization, they still had a significant chance to survive.

If ultimately it does not deteriorate to that extent, then they could return.

They would treat it as an extraordinary voyage.

Considering that there were even members of the royal family here, including princes and princesses, there seemed to be nothing to worry about. Even if a crisis really struck, they would be among the safest people in the entire civilization.

Possibly even safer than King Yu himself.

The enemy might not even care about them.

Thus, after gradually coming to terms with this reality, some people here began to contact others, building relationships and making preparations for possible future escape or return, while using a fulfilling life to ease their anxiety and fear.

One can say that although different civilizations have different styles and cultures, as intelligent beings, there are always some commonalities.

However, unbeknownst to most, Liwa, as the captain, hurriedly ended the collective speech and headed to the Curvature Engine area.

"What on earth is happening?" His voice was no longer brimming with confidence as in his previous speech, but quite the opposite, it was filled with unease and fear.

As someone jointly nominated by the Royal Court and the Divine Court to captain this Seed Spaceship, Liwa naturally had his strengths. Besides possessing extraordinary Spiritual Energy, he also held an extremely unique status—he was a member of the royal family and also one of the Sect Leaders of the Divine Court.

There were even rumors that if King Yu chose to abdicate, he was the final potential successor to the throne.

But now, even such a figure, who was almost at the second echelon of the entire Cosmic Civilization’s elite, couldn’t control the curling of his own hair.

Because the spaceship’s Curvature Engine was out of control.

Or rather, more precisely speaking, it was being controlled.

Just now, the Curvature Engine unexpectedly began to decelerate automatically! It started to disengage from the Curvature Navigation state!

This kind of incident was beyond imagination, beyond comprehension.

"Report, Captain! We also don’t know the cause!" The head of the warship’s maintenance was equally terrified to the extreme at this moment. "The Curvature Engine is still operational, the control terminal is linked, everything appears fine, but there’s simply no way to control it!"

"Damn it!" Even Liwa couldn’t help but curse.

But such anger was utterly meaningless, even adding a touch of hysteria.

Because they were truly powerless.

Regardless of his formidable Spiritual Energy, noble status, or esteemed position, what could he do now?

Nothing at all!

All he could do was watch the ship lose control, slipping out of sub-light speed navigation!

"I order you, at all costs, no matter the price, to regain control over the engine!" At this moment, the only thing Liwa could do was issue orders frantically.

"It’s them! Captain, it can only be them!" The head of maintenance had already collapsed, his hair seemingly about to ignite completely, frantically shouting, "This is a complete technological overrun! It’s something we cannot stop! The gap between us is too vast! Even the Divine Artifact is useless, Captain! They are stronger than the Gods! They are far stronger than the Gods!"

Liwa could vent his emotions on the technical staff, but those technical personnel could more clearly perceive this despairing disparity.

They did not even know how the other party accomplished this.

Exhausting their wits, they couldn’t comprehend.

Even guessing was beyond their ability.

In such circumstances, what can be said about stopping them?

Even Liwa felt as if he had lost all strength.

"Why..." he kept murmuring to himself.

Why target this very spaceship?

Why are they so powerful?

Do they intend to let none of them escape?

After falling into deep despair, Liwa finally stood up, tidied his hair and clothes, then glanced at the collapsed technical staff in front of him, raising a hand to lift him up.

"No matter what, fight till the last moment." He used his powerful Spiritual Energy to soothe everyone present, which was probably all he could do at the moment.

He then stepped away.

Reaching this level and possessing such Primordial Energy Mastery, he actually did not fear death; his earlier fear was merely due to the shattering of hope and the helpless struggle.

But now, he was going to do what a captain should do.

Upon returning to the captain’s position, his voice once again resounded throughout the spaceship.

"Ladies and gentlemen."

This voice sounded not much different from before.

No one sensed anything was amiss.

Until the captain’s clear voice came through.

"At this moment, I am informing the 1,320,000 individuals aboard our spaceship that we have been hijacked."

With those words, the entire spaceship seemed to fall into a brief silence.

Then, an uproar ensued.

"Hijacked?"

"Did I mishear? Weren’t things fine just now?"

"Isn’t it the opposition group?"

"Did an enemy infiltrate?"

Panic rapidly spread among everyone, the fiery red hair of countless individuals began to change chaotically, and the air seemed filled with increasingly intense emotions.

However, this did not affect Liwa’s voice in the slightest.

"We have expended every effort to prevent this, but alas, the other side possesses a civilization more powerful than the Gods. Even with the blessings of the Gods, it’s futile. At present, the ship’s engines are already out of control. We are disengaging from Curvature Navigation..." Liwa’s voice suddenly paused for a brief moment, then resumed, "Just a second ago, the conventional engines were also out of control. My captain’s authority has been rendered ineffective in crucial areas. I hope everyone can remain in their positions, keep calm, and face everything with the dignity befitting a noble. We are descendants of the Gods, the elites of civilization, we should not be as ignorant as Tali Insects. Regardless of what we might face next, I will stand with all of you."

The so-called "Tali Insects" are a type of small insect on the Mother Star of the Universe.

As long as they experience even a slight scare, their nervous system collapses instantly, rushing about in terror, never stopping even after danger has passed, until they exhaust themselves to death.