Chapter 242: Reactions From All Parties

"So many Citizens died, this is simply a Terrorist Attack!"

"Investigate strictly, what the hell is Vitel's Archon doing!?"

"..."

The rough news reports didn't have a detailed death toll, but that number of nearly ten million was already enough to shock the minds of many people.

For a time, the entire network was buzzing... and discussions about Li Yu occupied a considerable portion of it.

"Damn, who is this Crazy Bastard, so fierce!?"

"A wanted criminal of the Star Glory Empire? Could we get a dozen of such wanted criminals? Return Star accepts all comers."

"Those guys in the Star Glory Empire boast of being the center of the Universe, how could they force away such a Talented person?"

"My aunt's neighbor's second grand-uncle's third aunt's husband's Nephew's son is a B-Tier Lifeform. Why don't we send two A-Tier Lifeforms to assassinate him and see if he can backhand a slap in return."

On all news channels of the Return Star network, this matter was the number one trending topic.

Many High-Grade Citizens could, through layers of relationship chains in their lives, more or less come into contact with B-Tier Lifeforms.

But A-Tier Lifeforms belonged to the lofty big shots, completely out of reach.

A B-Tier Lifeform successfully counterattacking A-Tier Lifeforms, even without the amplification of the attack incident, was enough to detonate massive discussion heat.

And shortly after, Olivia's side also released a statement, generally saying they deeply apologized for this attack and would bear the compensation and so on.

Among them, it specifically highlighted that the Escort Team sent by Her Highness Klein played a huge role, especially the Captain, Li Yu, who risked his life to protect Olivia and the Return Star Citizens present, thus preventing the situation from expanding further.

As soon as Olivia's statement was issued, it once again triggered huge discussions. There were those denouncing Olivia,

Believing that if it weren't for her concert, so many people wouldn't have Died.

There were also those exonerating her, because she was also a victim.

There were also those discussing Klein, believing she had finally done a Good Thing, feeling quite like their own child had grown up.

The discussions about Li Yu were even more numerous. Inevitably, there appeared the objective bystanders, the questioning party, the passers-by saying, 'setting aside the facts', and the like, which are the inevitable products of Public Opinion.

Olivia, the Returning Star Government, and civilian news channels all exerted their strength simultaneously. A massive storm of Public Opinion was forming, and the Eye of the Storm was exactly Li Yu!

...

As the person involved, Li Yu naturally also received a copy of the report. Looking at the shocking Headlines on it, he was somewhat Speechless.

Although it went through Max's artistic processing, it was generally similar to his thoughts.

"How about it Boss, I did well, right?" Max Eagerly Followed behind Li Yu like a Lackey.

"Not bad... not bad..." Li Yu offered a few perfunctory praises.

Max seized the opportunity to ask, "Boss, I have a question. How exactly did you manage to forcibly tank the attacks of A-Tier Lifeforms without dying?"

So this kid was plotting this idea. No wonder he was so attentive.

It wasn't just Max who was curious; Edwin and the heavily struck Bart also pricked up their ears. No one wasn't curious...

Except... that King of Return Star. He might truly be awesome, not caring...

Or perhaps not caring, it could only be said that Li Yu still had other value for now. What exactly would happen after this matter passed was hard to say.

Li Yu pondered for a moment and pointed to his heart: "Strength comes from within."

Max blinked, Edwin turned his head away, while Bart looked thoughtful.

This obviously nonsense explanation made Max curl his lips, but he didn't pursue the question further.

...

In the Star Casting Palace, Klein rested her chin on her hand. The Virtual projection in front of her was broadcasting the rather popular [Barca Quick Review] on the Interstellar Network.

At this moment, the hosts were discussing the sudden Vitel Terrorist Attack.

Due to the uniqueness of the incident, the several hosts lacked their usual cheerfulness, instead appearing somewhat solemn.

Until a catfish head brought up Li Yu: "This Interstellar human is truly astonishing. This battle record makes me doubt if he's really a B-Tier Lifeform."

"Indeed. It's said he's even a wanted criminal of the Star Glory Empire. Who would have thought he would turn to our embrace instead."

Mentioning this matter, the atmosphere instantly lightened significantly. The Star Glory Empire was Return Star's old rival.

Moreover, the Star Glory Empire was aloof and remote, faintly harboring an attitude of looking down on Return Star. This incident indirectly made the Star Glory Empire suffer a setback, so they were naturally happy to talk about it.

"..."

"Her Highness Klein has made a 'good Friend' this time..." someone among them slightly teased, instantly causing the others to chime in with laughter.

Klein expressionlessly turned off the Virtual projection, her eyes flickering.

She didn't expect Li Yu could actually achieve this degree. It far exceeded her expectations and even caused her public reputation to slightly improve.

...

Deep in the Universe, on a certain planet, Dark Star stared at the Virtual screen in front of him, his expression Moody.

"It's that bizarre method again. This definitely isn't your own Strength. Others might not know, but I know..."

"I don't believe such a method is inexhaustible. Sooner or later, there will be a day when it's used up!"

As the enemy who had loved and killed each other with Li Yu the longest, he had quite a say in that bizarre method, having been screwed over by it many times.

...

In the Base on Fortress Star, Keller, who had just finished training, gulped down a large cup of icy bright red liquid. Staring at the Virtual screen, she tugged at Tu Ying's arm and shouted excitedly:

"Big Brother is on TV, Big Brother is on TV!"

The Hunter was slightly absent-minded, as if dreaming. Forcibly tanking two A-Tier Lifeforms, it was too astonishing. He urgently wanted to confirm with Li Yu.

But found he couldn't contact him.

"Quick, quick, have him come back! I want to draw blood, I want to research!" Peyton ran out excitedly, the fervor in his eyes sending a chill down The Hunter's spine.

The Hunter stepped back a few paces and explained, "He should still be in the Vitel Star System. The network connection has been shielded; it will take some time."

...

Somewhere within Return Star territory, a warship had Fizzled Out, drifting in the Universe. Laser Man and Strength King also saw the two of them.

"Damn it, he became a Return Star Hero, while we became his stepping stones." Laser Man was furious. Even though the handprint on his face had disappeared, he still felt a faint ache from time to time.

Strength King, on the contrary, was very calm because in the news, the only one extensively mentioned was the A-Tier Lifeform who was slapped in the face. As for him... he was just a background.

Laser Man's expression looked ugly. "We didn't kill Olivia either. Her next stop is the Return Star Central Star System. The guards there are tight; we simply won't have the chance to make a move."

"Strength King, you bear the main responsibility for this matter!"

Strength King's expression was indifferent. He didn't know why, but now whenever he saw Laser Man, he thought of that handprint. And whenever he thought of that handprint, he became surprisingly calm.

"There will be a chance, she can't stay in Return Star forever."

Laser Man snorted coldly, a cold killing intent flickering in his eyes: "And that Li Yu, I will definitely make him die."

Strength King hesitated for a moment and added: "Big Boss's mission was to bring him back alive."

"What did you say!?" Laser Man suddenly looked at Strength King, his voice possessing an indescribable terror.

"Bring him back alive!?" He roared in a low voice, "Then why the fuck didn't you say so earlier? Does just bringing him back require expending so much effort!?"

Strength King knew he was in the wrong and kept his fists clasped without speaking. Anyway, Laser Man was Powerless Against him.

Laser Man gnashed his teeth in anger, his whole body trembling, yet he was powerless. "I don't care!"

He was like a wild beast Predatory and Ferocious: "I will definitely kill him. That is your mission, not mine!"

Strength King pondered for a moment. That guy was indeed very detestable. If he was killed, then so be it. At that time, he'd just say he didn't know and push all the blame onto Laser Man.

"Suit yourself."

Laser Man only then relaxed. Opening his Smart Terminal, he shielded news related to Li Yu, and the whole world instantly became much cleaner.

Ding-dong!

The Smart Terminal vibrated. Someone had sent him a message, an anonymous message from the Black Hole Network.

"One B-Tier double-teaming two A-Tiers, taking turns serving, endless ways to play, A-Tier cries out they can't take it!"

Seeing this Headline, Laser Man's pupils contracted, a bad premonition arising. He clicked the link, and it was actually a video.

It was a video of him being slapped flying. He didn't know which little bastard extracted it and fucking turned it into a meme video.

Accompanied by a catchy tune, he was whipped back and forth like a ping-pong ball.

"I! %#@!" Laser Man was overcome with grief and indignation, glaring hatefully at Strength King.

It was bad enough that there was a video, but which Cursed bastard shared the video with him.

Strength King feigned a look of bewilderment, as if he knew nothing.

"I want him dead, I want him dead!"

Boom!

A huge breach was blasted open on the drifting warship, and a crimson Laser shot out into the Universe. Amidst the continuously flashing warning sounds, Strength King broke into a wide grin.

...

The news continued to spread and ferment. Amethyst Civilization... Star Glory Empire... People associated with Li Yu reacted differently upon hearing this news.

The next day, Li Yu woke up, feeling a bit of soreness all over his body. This was just a psychological effect; his body had no injuries whatsoever and was in unprecedentedly good condition.

Yesterday, using the detection equipment on the Ocean Rose, it had already been confirmed that his Gene Chain Development Progress had reached 100%, which was the so-called B+ Tier limit.

He could prepare for the fusion of an A-Class Gene Chain.

The [Golden Blood Talent] was truly terrifying, worthy of Li Yu jokingly calling it the "Saiyan" name.

However, it was also because he was crazily beaten by A-Tiers for a full fifteen minutes, injured to the point he couldn't be injured anymore, that his body's potential was squeezed completely dry.

He planned to go back and ask Peyton about the fusion direction of the A-Class Gene Chain.

And this was only a beginning. The upgrade and Evolution of the [Titan Colonization Armor], the Metamorphosis of Mental Power, all had to enter the preparatory stage.

His limit-breaking combat power came from this. Simply fusing a Gene Chain could only let him reach A-Tier, but couldn't let him continue to maintain combat power far exceeding his peers.

"At the very least, I must reach A-Tier before I can figure out the powerful genes of other worlds. Otherwise, if the Avatar's Strength is insufficient and gets killed instantly, what the hell is there to play with."

Li Yu pondered. He coveted many powerful genes, but unfortunately didn't have the Strength to come into contact with them yet.

To obtain enough flesh and blood, he could only use [Mission Mode], and the Avatar's combat power still had to be strong enough.

Suppressing the chaotic thoughts in his mind, he'd fuse the A-Class Gene Chain first. Return Star was exactly a Big Fatty sheep.

Using this incident, he could at least get an A-Level Seed spot. After identifying Dark Star, he might even be able to cut in line.

According to what Bart said, Return Star had quite a number of A-Level Seeds, and he was still waiting in line right now.

Because the conditions required for each person's Evolution were different. Like Bart, he needed to improve his own energy circulation path, which had to be at least hundreds or thousands of times more complex.

And some people needed the Gene Chains of special creatures. If there were none in storage, they could only go out temporarily to capture them. Many special creatures couldn't be traced for years or even over a decade.

Or for Mechanical Cyborgs, they had to forge A-tier Mechanical Modules, which was incredibly tedious and required time.

However, once it was your turn, Return Star truly offered its full assistance, the kind without any compromises.

As for the current number of A-Tiers in Return Star, no one knew. All civilizations were deeply secretive about it.

But Li Yu guessed the number definitely wasn't small. The accumulation over time was terrifying.

Even the Star Glory Empire could casually dispatch two A-Tier Lifeforms as assassins. Even if Return Star was worse, how much worse could they be.

Through the special network channel of the Patrol Fleet, he glanced at the Interstellar Network. The heat of the discussion still hadn't gone down. Some people had already spontaneously formed a Support Club, affectionately calling him—the Guardian of Return Star.

"This seems to be my first nickname, quite standard..." Li Yu stroked his chin. Mucking around and ending up as a Guardian was quite absurd.

This kind of title wasn't something you gave yourself, but something others gave you, and it also needed to gain widespread recognition.

Like Return Star King Tigor's title of "Star Burier", that was only obtained after annihilating over thousands of Life Planets.

Of course, he didn't annihilate them with his own hands, but it was indirectly caused by the wars he initiated or his orders.

With a wave of his hand, a black bat pattern only he could see appeared before his eyes, accurately displaying a coordinate on it.

This was Laser Man's location. Li Yu compared it and found this guy was right in the Return Star—Firth Star System, which wasn't far from Vitel.

The other party didn't seem prepared to leave Return Star, which didn't exceed his expectations.

Although he knew the other party's location, Li Yu didn't plan to tell Return Star for now, because the positioning method was hard to explain.

He had already made people very curious; it was better to keep a low profile recently.

Moreover... as long as he grasped the other party's accurate location, maybe he could utilize it sometime.

"Boss, Boss..." Max excitedly knocked open the door to Li Yu's room, "The higher-ups have decided to award you the Golden Cross Medal, and an honorary noble title—Baron."

He said with not a little envy, "I haven't even managed to get a noble title yet."

"Medal... noble title... are there any substantial benefits?" Li Yu asked in return.

"Uh..." Max scratched his head, unable to answer for a moment.

"Empty titles?" Li Yu narrowed his eyes.

Perhaps for people native to Return Star, medals and noble titles were very tempting.

But for a pragmatist like Li Yu, this was an empty title.

(End of this chapter)