Chapter 547: Sudden Situation, Lingbao Captured

"Didn't expect the first one to die would actually be Hawkeye, truly an unlucky guy..." Li Yu swiped through the [System Log].

A period of time had already passed since Number Two was deployed. According to the log explanation, the current timeline of the [Marvel World] was approximately after the Ultron Crisis.

After Number Two arrived, relying on the [Butterfly Effect], he was successively involved in several terrorist attack incidents.

And S.H.I.E.L.D. also noticed this bizarre figure, mainly because according to data, Number Two actually appeared in a certain Hydra Base.

This aroused S.H.I.E.L.D.'s vigilance, but temporarily wasn't worth them dealing with at full Strength. They only sent out Hawkeye to trace Number Two's whereabouts.

Unsurprisingly, they encountered each other during a certain bank robbery incident.

Even more unsurprisingly, Number Two casually killed Hawkeye.

[Obtained Special Item -- Hawkeye's Emblem: As an ADC, how can one not have a skill?

The next ranged attack will be Amplified by 500%, Cooldown: 7 hours.]

Combined with the previous [Perfect Shot], it could be considered a pretty good combo.

"Killing Hawkeye, this is considered poking the Avengers' hornet's nest. Next... there will be a lot of fun..." Li Yu muttered a couple of sentences, casually closing the System page.

He opened the Smart Terminal again, pulling up a Star Map. Several red lines were spreading across the Star Map, and in the corresponding directions there was a massive red dot, which should be their Destination.

"Target number eight will arrive very soon..." He nodded with satisfaction, but then sighed:

"Six Dimensional Worlds only pushed the Gene Chain Progress to 30%, this is a bit too slow..."

If this sentence spread out, probably quite a few advanced lifeforms would want to beat Li Yu's Buttocks to a pulp.

Which Third-Stage Gene Evolved Being's age wasn't calculated in thousands of years? Advancing the Gene Chain Development Progress by 1% in a few years was considered relatively normal.

Even using special methods, piled up with countless resources, it would at least require hundreds of years.

Yet he advanced 19% in half a month, but was still unsatisfied.

However, he himself also knew this matter couldn't be rushed. Casually closing the Star Map, he prepared to wait for his subordinates to finish handling matters before going over to Devour.

However, right after closing the Star Map, the Smart Terminal rang, the remark was Husband.

Li Yu slightly raised his eyebrows, then answered the call. All the coordinate information of the Abyss Institute's Peripheral Outposts came from The Reformers.

For this, Li Yu borrowed Returning Star's power to provide support for their activities in certain regions.

Originally, coordinate information wasn't considered overly precious, after all, not everyone had the Strength to attack them.

The Reformers were also very sensible and didn't make excessive demands. It was considered a simple resource exchange.

"Old Hus, how come you suddenly thought of contacting me? You didn't pick up when I called you last time." Li Yu smoothly teased.

"Sigh, don't even mention it..." Husband smiled bitterly: "Our power within the Star Glory Empire Internal Affairs was hit pretty hard. I'm frantically handling this matter right now."

"Last time when you contacted me, I was in an internal emergency meeting and really couldn't get to it. After it ended, I called back but couldn't reach you either."

At that time Li Yu was Devouring a certain Dimensional World, coincidentally missing it.

The Reformers being hit this time, part of the reason was due to helping Li Yu escape last time, and also the subsequent effects of the No Man's Land ambush, resulting in their recent situation indeed not being too good.

The two chatted idly for a moment, maintaining a superficial relationship, before Husband got straight to the point: "Looking for you this time is mainly to ask for your help in developing a Dimensional World we accumulated previously."

"You know, Dimensional Worlds are all pure Heterogeneous Energy, and most of their Indigenous Lifeforms are very tyrannical, extremely difficult to deal with..."

"Oh..." Li Yu was somewhat surprised, not expecting it to be this kind of matter.

Developing a Dimensional World... how would he know how to develop a Dimensional World.

His eyes flickered slightly, subconsciously feeling the other party was probing him, but immediately denied this guess.

By now, it was impossible for Husband to have any suspicions towards the Other-Dimensional Camp anymore.

This also meant the other party really wanted to seek his help.

This was troublesome...

This matter wasn't considered a big deal. Even the Abyss Institute externally had such projects, helping other factions develop a certain Dimensional World they accidentally discovered.

After all, the value of a Dimensional World was still quite substantial.

However, the Other-Dimensional Camp was completely fabricated by him, it didn't exist at all.

But if he refused directly, it would obviously make Husband suspicious.

Don't look at this Old Fox's approachable appearance, his schemes were no less than eight thousand if not ten thousand...

Li Yu's eyes flickered slightly, directly laughing: "No problem, this is just a minor matter. At that time we'll provide you with several templates, just pick whatever kind you want to develop it into."

Husband didn't suspect anything. The Abyss Institute was also roughly in this mode, it was just that their relationship with the Abyss Institute wasn't good.

Moreover, recently they even provided the Abyss Institute's Peripheral Outpost coordinates to Li Yu, causing the other party to suffer heavy losses.

He heard that the other party was currently secretly investigating who leaked their coordinates.

Husband didn't want to enter the other party's line of sight, to avoid accidental situations occurring, thus he sought out Li Yu.

"Then what about the price?" He inquired.

Just waiting for you to ask this!

The smile on Li Yu's face deepened, saying: "Forget about the price, this isn't a big deal for us either, not to mention we are all Friends now. Let's just gift this to you guys for free this time."

"Free?"

Hearing these two words, Husband didn't have any smile on his face, instead narrowing his eyes.

Was Li Yu a generous person?

No... Husband secretly denied it. Although Li Yu kept his promises, he wasn't a generous person.

It could even be said he wished he could pluck feathers from a passing goose. In his files, there had never been an unprovoked goodwill.

Developing a Dimensional World required researching the Energy characteristics within it, converting it into usable Energy through various complex Instruments.

If there were no places like continents, one had to create continents, manufacture ecosystems, handle Indigenous Lifeforms... and a series of other work.

Going through this entire process cost a substantial amount, it could even be said to be exorbitant.

But now, Li Yu actually wanted to do it for them for free?

"This, isn't very good..." Husband revealed a troubled expression, tentatively saying: "Although our relationship is indeed pretty good, giving it for free directly still makes me feel bad. How about you give a discount."

"Then... ten million Star Coins?" Li Yu said. He really didn't know what the price point was for developing a Dimensional World.

However, ten million Star Coins couldn't even buy the precision Instruments Peyton needed, it definitely fell far short.

Husband was silent. What difference is this from giving it away for free?

"Just send me the coordinate information, I'll directly send someone over to develop it." Li Yu pressed the advantage.

"Uh..." Husband paused, awkwardly saying: "I suddenly remembered, the organization has been a bit strapped for cash recently. Let's just forget about the development this time."

"Said it was a free gift..." Li Yu said unwillingly.

"No need, no need." Husband hurriedly shook his head.

Joking, would we dare let you guys develop it for free?

By the time the development ends, it would be hard to say who the Dimensional World actually belonged to.

Anyway, this matter wasn't urgent either, he would stall it first.

Husband gave a few perfunctory remarks, then hung up the communication.

Li Yu couldn't help but feel amused. He actually managed to bluff this Old Fox.

If he refused the other party, he obviously had to make up an excuse. If the excuse was self-contradictory, it might arouse Husband's suspicion.

But Li Yu did the opposite, proactively offering it for free, just to arouse this Old Fox's suspicion.

There was no unprovoked goodwill. Based on his understanding of Husband, this guy would definitely overthink it.

The result, unsurprisingly, Husband directly skipped over this matter, no longer mentioning it, deeply afraid the Dimensional World they just discovered wouldn't be surnamed "Reform" anymore.

It was just that, as the factions he contacted became increasingly complex, the tiers increasingly higher, this kind of resource replacement or transaction would probably become more and more frequent. It was impossible to keep bluffing like this forever.

He pondered for a moment, left his residence, and subsequently headed out of the Star System, entering the Jade Void Palace.

Calculating the time, target number eight should be just about handled.

However, right after entering the Jade Void Palace, he received bad news.

"Primordial Celestial Sovereign, Lingbao has been captured..." Guangcheng rapidly reported. The two massive Dimensional Rifts hadn't closed yet, and should be leading to the target location.

"What happened?" Li Yu's expression sank, asking.

The Abyss Institute's reaction speed shouldn't be this fast.

Moreover, before leaving, he used The Force to peek into the future. Lingbao shouldn't have any problems on this trip, how could he be captured?

Changed by a low-probability event again?

Guangcheng lowered his head, somewhat ashamed: "I don't know, according to the subordinates who fled back, the other party wants to see you."

"I suggest, you don't pay attention to it, there might be someone ambushing you."

Their Twelve Golden Immortals were born on the same battlefield, equivalent to being brothers, and had feelings for each other.

Lingbao being captured this time, he was also very anxious, but he also didn't want the Creator to enter a dangerous place.

Li Yu stared at those two Dimensional Rifts that were still open. If the other party had enough confidence, they should have already attacked inside.

This shouldn't be an ambush, just that a certain powerful lifeform from the Abyss Institute happened to arrive here, and ran into Lingbao.

"No matter, I'll go see what the other party wants to do." Li Yu shook his head, carrying numerous trump cards with him, fearless of any ambush.

Although he thought this way, to be cautious, he still sent out reconnaissance equipment.

In the transmitted footage, Lingbao was firmly suppressed on the Earth full of ravines by a blue crystal lifeform. His entire body was covered in mottled cracks, several pieces of his limbs were incomplete, completely lacking the ability to resist.

"So it's him, Crystal Emperor..." Li Yu's expression slightly shifted.

An advanced lifeform of the Abyss Institute, whose power came from a certain special Dimensional World, usually moving in a humanoid crystal form.

He could transform into many forms, with varying abilities, and formidable Strength.

He was younger than Shadow Demon, but his Strength was tyrannical, his single-target combat ability extremely strong. According to data, at his peak he once burst out with over thirty-five million Combat Power Level.

"This guy, not easy to deal with..." Li Yu's eyes flickered slightly, inquiring: "Are there any other Transformers near the target?"

"Yes, after Lingbao discovered the Trap, he had the others evacuate."

"Very good, have him open a Dimensional Rift." The corners of Li Yu's mouth slightly curled.

A moment later, a Dimensional Rift opened once again. The Transformer on the other side was respectfully awaiting Li Yu's descent.

This place was still quite a distance away from the target planet, it was another Barren Planet within the same Star System.

After Li Yu descended, the [Symbiotic Colonization Armor] covered him. Complex mechanical structures extended from his eyes, resembling long-range aiming auxiliary equipment.

The scene in his eyes was magnified countless times, allowing him to clearly see the scene on the target planet. The Ground was pitted and uneven, clearly having experienced a great battle.

The Black Cross surfaced in his hand, while his other hand grasped [Hawkeye's Emblem]. Energy converged, and the Black Cross lit up.

And this time, Li Yu could clearly feel that the Power Level on the Black Cross was far stronger than before.

The black Energy was as dark as ink, deriving black Thunder, distorting the surrounding space, simultaneously causing Li Yu's hair to dance wildly.

Boom!

A thick Energy Beam shot directly into interstellar space, heading towards the target under the effect of [Perfect Shot].

It was just that due to the distance, it would take a period of time before it could hit the target.

And what Li Yu needed was exactly this period of time.

………

On the target planet, Crystal Emperor suddenly raised his head, looking towards the firmament.

Due to the battle just now, the Atmosphere had already been destroyed. Various radiations shone directly onto the Earth, the sky was completely empty.

"Why do I suddenly have a feeling of unease?"

Crystal Emperor furrowed his crystal brows. The Dimensional Rift in the distance suddenly fluctuated, causing him to quickly withdraw his Attention.

"Despicable and shameless guy, you sneaked attacked me..."

A mechanical angry shout came from beneath him. Crystal Emperor coldly snorted, his right leg slightly vibrating. A terrifying power exploded along Lingbao's left shoulder.

Bang!

The hard metal outer shell shattered, the entire mechanical arm nearly disintegrated. Parts scattered, electric sparks shot out.

The mechanical pupils flickered. Several Quantum Optical Fibers were inserted into the back of his head, sealing the energy transmission channels, preventing programs like self-destruction from activating.

"A low-level captive still dares to speak, you are also worthy of me sneak attacking?"

"Later I will destroy you right in front of Li Yu!"

Crystal Emperor's eyes were filled with chilling killing intent. Since they had already decided to tear off all pretense, the Abyss Institute didn't lack the ruthlessness to strike a lethal blow.

It was just that an ordinary subordinate had no value. The only use was to disgust Li Yu, killing his subordinate right in front of him, barely able to retaliate a bit.

At least, to Crystal Emperor, this was a pretty good method to vent his anger.

(End of Chapter)