[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-fortunately-my-clones-can-be-deployed-to-myriad-":3,"chapter-fortunately-my-clones-can-be-deployed-to-myriad--fortunately-my-clones-can-be-deployed-to-myriad--chapter-121":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Fortunately, My Clones Can Be Deployed to Myriad Worlds",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1351174,1790,"Chapter 122: Dark Star's Nemesis? Purple Star Ants","fortunately-my-clones-can-be-deployed-to-myriad--chapter-121",121,"\u003Cp>Taliskar was an ordinary prison planet within the borders of the Star Glory Empire. It housed criminals from several neighboring star systems, including the Heavenly Desolation Star System.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to the prevalence of the Interstellar Species Rights Protection Organization within the Star Glory Empire, very few criminals were actually sentenced to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most criminals faced imprisonment lasting hundreds of years. The lifespans of many interstellar races were not even as long as their sentences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, laziness was not tolerated in prison. It was designed this way to prevent desperate members of various interstellar races from racking their brains trying to get thrown into prison just to secure a free meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taliskar was not only a prison planet but also a mining planet. The prisoners' daily labor consisted of mining here, fully exploiting their usefulness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark Star had intimidated the group with his overwhelming martial prowess. Under his control, no one dared harbor any ulterior motives. The prestige of an A-Tier Lifeform was not just empty talk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like most big shots, Dark Star was always projecting an aura of effortless superiority. He set down his wine glass and shook his head, clearly dissatisfied. \"Is there no better wine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu immediately shook his head, looking somewhat pitiful. \"I have no money, so I couldn't bear to buy any.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark Star sighed. He recalled that back on the Dark Star main ship, he had a few bottles of fine wine worth tens of millions of Star Coins. He wondered which Marauder had ruined them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back on the Heavenly Desolation Star, my subordinates couldn't find any information on you in the Star Glory Empire's databases. What is your background?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark Star asked. This was one of his many curiosities regarding this insignificant nobody, Li Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Star Glory Empire wouldn't let Dark Star access highly classified information, if they could find Hunter's identity, they should have been able to find Li Yu's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well...\" Li Yu pondered for a moment, carefully thinking back, then hesitantly shook his head. \"It's not that I don't want to tell you... I really can't remember...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was due to his transmigration or some other reason, the distant memories of this body were truly too blurry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark Star glanced at him. It was unclear if he believed him, but he didn't press the issue. After all, Li Yu was just a piece of cargo; there was no need to worry too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taliskar was not far away. In just a day, the spaceship completed its warp and arrived near the planet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surface of the massive crimson planet was covered in dust tornadoes, making it nearly impossible to see any structures on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This planet clearly lacked a normal ecosystem. If not for the mineral resources it contained, no one would want it even if it were given away for free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as they approached, the Mayfly Cannons roaming the orbital tracks gathered around, and an alarm rang out over the communication channel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unknown spaceship, you are approaching the prison planet. This is one of the Star Glory Empire's no-fly planets. Please leave immediately, or we will take coercive measures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu looked at Dark Star, pondered for a moment, and casually replied in a cold voice, \"Tell your Prison Warden that Dark Star has arrived!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark Star shot him a rather surprised glance. The kid had a good eye for these things. The other party was just a lowly warning officer; how could he lower himself to reply personally? That would completely ruin his prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dark Star?\" Obviously, the other party was a bit flustered. A person's reputation was like the shade of a great tree; Dark Star's name still carried considerable weight in this region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short while later, the Mayfly Cannons aiming at them retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Excellency Dark Star... Please follow our guiding flying vehicle. His Excellency the Prison Warden is already waiting for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small guiding flying vehicle led the way, with Li Yu and the others' spaceship following closely behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Dark Star, will you need our help later?\" Li Yu asked, then quickly added, \"After all, you are a prominent figure. How can you not have a few little brothers by your side?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu spoke so sincerely that Hunter and the others felt completely baffled. That was Dark Star... not their Boss. Was it really appropriate for Li Yu to be so considerate of him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark Star furrowed his brow, shooting Li Yu a pointed look. \"What are you plotting? Looking for a chance to escape?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could that be?\" Li Yu shook his head. \"You are an A-Tier Lifeform. How could we possibly escape...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark Star thought for a moment. Rather than leaving them on the spaceship, it would be safer to keep them by his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that's the case, you can serve as my subordinates for now.\" Dark Star lightly flicked his finger. Four streaks of pink jelly-like substance shot onto their skin and vanished in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, it did not shoot into their mouths. While the others paled, only Li Yu felt somewhat fortunate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, Dark Star was bound to place some sort of insurance on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Dark Star didn't want to shoot it into their mouths either. After all, what kind of image would that project? It was just that previously, when he hadn't yet become an A-Tier Lifeform, his methods had been limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that they were all under his control, a simple insurance measure was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark Star then took out a few sets of armor from his compressed space. After the group put them on, they looked exactly like a Dark Star Squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the spaceship approached Taliskar, a few buildings gradually came into view. Most were buried under the red dust. Standing by the porthole, one could even see black dots that looked like ants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those were the prisoners, currently heading from the various prison blocks scattered across Taliskar to the mining sites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing heavy handcuffs and shackles, and dressed in simple prison uniforms, they marched into the sandstorm. The pain of the coarse sand violently striking their skin made them grimace, but they had absolutely no ability to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the criminals had their gene chains extracted and any cybernetic enhancements removed, save for those strictly necessary for life support. They could only silently endure their punishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spaceship landed on a metal platform. Outside, many soldiers were waiting, clad in towering earthen-yellow armor. The energy engines in their abdomens slowly rotated, pumping blood throughout their suits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive shields on their backs provided an unparalleled sense of security. They were primarily focused on suppression and defense rather than offense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh— The spaceship doors opened, and Dark Star stepped out. The fierce wind howled, but not a single grain of sand could land on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five soldiers followed closely behind him, glaring covetously at their surroundings. The one leading them, in particular, swept his gaze wildly, his crimson eyes looking as though he was predatory and ferocious enough to devour someone on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dark Star!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat dripped down the crowd's faces. Outsiders rarely saw Dark Star with their own eyes. The mere thought of his strength and identity made these jailers weak in the knees, making them feel an immense pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them, who seemed to be a captain-level figure, approached Dark Star. His armor was much more advanced, equipped with numerous weapon modules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Excellency Dark Star... The Prison Warden is expecting you. Please follow me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Screw you!\" A furious shout erupted from the side. While the captain was still in a daze, he saw a crimson figure rocketing toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying force kicked him flying. Even after crashing to the ground, he still hadn't fully processed what happened. The surrounding soldiers immediately raised their guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They pulled the large shields from their backs and slammed them into the ground with a heavy clang. The mechanical greatshields expanded layer by layer, encircling the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu shook his leg. The metal armor encasing his foot was already somewhat warped, unable to withstand the tremendous power he had just unleashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who do you think you are? His Excellency Dark Star has personally arrived, and that Prison Warden doesn't even come to receive him himself? What kind of airs is he putting on?\" Li Yu scolded, pointing directly at the man's nose as he cursed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark Star was momentarily stunned, but he said nothing, maintaining an attitude as light as wind and cloud, acting as if everything was completely under his control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other three were dumbfounded. 'You adapted to this identity way too fast! Do you really think you're a member of Dark Star?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain scrambled up, looking quite horrified. He hadn't expected the other party to be able to kick him away so easily; the defensive capabilities of his armor were incredibly formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You what?\" Li Yu showed zero fear. \"Hurry up and call your Prison Warden out here, or today will be your doomsday!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should know that the man standing behind me is the ruler of Dark Star, the kidnapper of the Heavenly Desolation Star, the boss of the No Man's Land System, the man who despises the Star Glory Empire—Dark Star himself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark Star couldn't fathom the purpose behind Li Yu's string of actions. Was he trying to draw aggro? Perhaps that was the only reason...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Does he want to use the local forces to deal with me? And then look for a chance to escape?'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark Star couldn't help but feel a sliver of admiration for Li Yu. There weren't many people who, after falling into the hands of an A-Tier Lifeform, still had the courage to look for an opportunity to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'What a pity... He will soon learn the true meaning of despair...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, my... Brother Dark Star...\" A fat figure hurriedly disembarked from a flying vehicle. He had an extremely obese build and was an interstellar human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fat on his face practically squeezed his facial features together. He held a handkerchief, wiping away the still-wet blood on his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few prisoners actually tried to escape. I had to deal with them, which delayed me... Please don't take offense.\" The Prison Warden chuckled, appearing exceptionally greasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Papaka, what exactly is going on?\" Dark Star's expression was cold; he had no intention of exchanging pleasantries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well...\" The Prison Warden's expression wavered in hesitation. Only after a moment did he speak, \"Follow me and see for yourself first...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It seems Dark Star had some important business here that went wrong,' Li Yu pondered inwardly. In truth, the moment Dark Star had appeared on the spaceship, he knew he was in deep trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he had quite a few items that could allow him to retreat in one piece, they were restricted by certain conditions, making them difficult to use directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, Dark Star had that troublesome tracking method, which was what really needed to be dealt with by any means necessary. Without any unpredictable variables, even relying on the Even Match wouldn't be very safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would need Madonna's Price to guarantee a safe getaway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu and the others strutted swaggeringly behind them, following the Prison Warden deep into the prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taliskar's inmates encompassed several neighboring star systems, resulting in an endless variety of criminals. Mining was merely a use reserved for the most worthless prisoners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those with relatively strong combat power, or those whose gene chains hadn't been extracted due to special circumstances, became fighters in the prison deathmatches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those possessing specialized technical skills were an even hotter commodity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the deepest part of the prison, Li Yu discovered that there was actually a laboratory here. Prisoners wearing handcuffs and shackles bustled about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were many biological specimens inside the petri dishes, many of which Li Yu had never even seen before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a petri dish tucked in the corner, he spotted a pink fleshy ball. Its surface was covered in a jelly-like substance, bearing a striking resemblance to Dark Star's pink jelly-like substance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The labels read, \"Powder Puff Ball — a special interstellar creature. Its pink bodily fluids take a solid state and possess extremely strong compatibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'So this must be Dark Star's gene chain...' Li Yu pondered. 'Powder Puff Ball...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dark Star and the Prison Warden were having a secret discussion nearby, forbidding anyone from approaching. Dark Star's expression was exceedingly grim...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move aside. Don't damage the specimens,\" a young man wearing glasses said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu glanced at him and was surprised to find that the man wasn't wearing shackles. He immediately asked, \"You're not a prisoner here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Peyton Mozambique...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu read the man's name tag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Mozambique Family?\" Hunter couldn't help but speak up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know them too?\" Li Yu cast him a sideways glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hunter explained, \"One of the Star Glory Empire's noble households, the Mozambique Family. They are famous for their gene chain extraction technology. They are even the shadow backers behind the Tyron Chamber of Commerce.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Li Yu's eyes narrowed. Gene chain extraction technology...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peyton ignored them. He recorded some data and prepared to turn and leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this the original source of Lord Dark Star's gene chain?\" Li Yu probed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peyton frowned, clearly unwilling to say more to this group of reckless brutes. But Li Yu, putting on a facade of extreme reverence for Dark Star, blocked his path and refused to let him leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helpless, Peyton had no choice but to answer, \"Yes, this is the original body of Dark Star's gene chain...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It looks so fierce and mighty...\" Li Yu feigned even greater excitement, grabbing Peyton and continuing to ask, \"I want to merge with this gene chain too! If I use the exact same gene chain as Lord Dark Star, I'll definitely become super strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No...\" Peyton immediately shook his head. \"This gene chain isn't actually powerful. The truth is, Dark Star's formidable strength stems from using this gene chain as a foundation and pairing it with other gene chains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bullshit! How could this gene chain not be powerful?! Explain yourself clearly...\" Li Yu instantly flew into a rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peyton's brow twitched. He wanted to turn and leave, but Li Yu was gripping him tightly. Glancing at Dark Star, who was conversing with the Prison Warden in the distance, Peyton let out a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Peyton said, \"For a weak interstellar creature like the Powder Puff Ball, its only advantage is its ability to use its bodily fluids to form a new body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, its natural predator—the Purple Star Ant—specializes in devouring this very fluid. If it isn't paired with other gene chains, it's completely useless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, he furiously wrenched himself free from Li Yu's grasp, turned around, and stormed off. 'What a bunch of brainless bastards!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Purple Star Ants...\" Li Yu rubbed his chin, shifting his gaze to another petri dish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The purple ants were the size of a thumb, their entire bodies shimmering with a faint light. There was a large number of them scrambling about inside the petri dish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yu reached in and scooped one out. The person next to him tried to stop him but was forcefully shoved aside by Li Yu. Given Li Yu's apparent status, no one dared say a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other than Peyton, everyone else was a criminal and had no right to stop him anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peyton threw a glance over his shoulder and simply shook his head, too lazy to bother with these reckless brutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a peek at the extremely gloomy-faced Dark Star, Li Yu carefully slipped the Purple Star Ant into his own armor. The Titan Colonization Armor cracked open slightly, exposing his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Purple Star Ant crawled along his skin. As if scenting something, its body surged with stellar radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wisps of pink substance surfaced on Li Yu's skin, beginning to pool together until they formed a thumb-sized blob of pink jelly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Purple Star Ant twitched its antennae and took a bite. A small chunk of the pink jelly was instantly bitten off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'It really works!' Li Yu's eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had found his variable.\u003C\u002Fp>",2709,"2026-06-05T20:43:33.579Z",1,"novelbin.me","1178a042b93bf6829850943402b61d41a29a2b920737f576a3f71447735b3399","fortunately-my-clones-can-be-deployed-to-myriad--chapter-122","fortunately-my-clones-can-be-deployed-to-myriad--chapter-120",883,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffortunately-my-clones-can-be-deployed-to-myriad--cover.jpg"]