Chapter 831: Fell into a trap

In the central conference room of the base, many High Echelons of the Anti-King Organization, as well as Li Yu, were impressively present.

"Are we finally going to start the operation?" Li Yu inquired.

"Yes, the Iron-Blood Civilization's escort team has already set off. The plan can be prepared to begin." The Eternal King nodded. His body seemed to have major problems, using some sort of equipment to maintain his bodily balance.

Li Yu had observed for a period of time and still hadn't figured out exactly what the situation was.

"Lenny, tell them." He instructed a certain High Echelon.

"Yes." That person nodded, and then unfolded a Holographic Screen, displaying a complex Star Map on it.

"According to our information data, the Iron-Blood Civilization's escort is General Assad." As he spoke, a corresponding biological model popped up.

"He is one of the highest-ranking generals of the Iron-Blood Civilization, and also a Super Lifeform. He specializes in Physical Reinforcement and has formidable Strength,"

Claptrap had already simultaneously translated his language into a language that Li Yu found more pleasing to the ear.

Lenny looked towards him and spoke: "Please speak."

"Since the Three Kings have already discovered that you are investigating the transportation route of the Source Matter, wouldn't they make changes?"

Li Yu knew that the commotion caused by the Anti-King Organization wasn't small. It was impossible for the Three Kings not to know. Since that was the case, would the other party still proceed according to the original transportation plan?

"This transportation plan wasn't unilaterally customized by the Three Kings, but negotiated with the Iron-Blood Civilization." Lenny explained: "If they want to make changes, they still need to discuss it with the Iron-Blood Civilization."

"They won't care about what risks the Three Kings might face. At least before entering the Three Kings Civilization, the transportation route won't have any changes."

The Iron-Blood Civilization was far more powerful than the Three Kings. They were only responsible for delivering the goods. As for what would happen after the delivery, they wouldn't care.

However, Li Yu believed it shouldn't be this simple. With the Three Kings placing so much importance on the Source Matter, he always felt that the Anti-King Organization was taking things too much for granted.

However, the other party had been busy for over a year for this and paid a high price. In their cognition, the planshouldgo smoothly.

Seeing Li Yu nod, Lenny continued: "The rest of the transportation route passes through six civilizations. Currently, it has already passed through the 'Sangbu Galaxy,' and the next location is the Three Kings Civilization."

"Are we going to make a move on him?" Li Yu inquired.

"No, although he is alone, he belongs to the Iron-Blood Civilization. We have no interest in provoking the Iron-Blood Civilization." The Eternal King shook his head.

"It's just that, once the handover takes place, the Three Kings will personally make a move, right?" Li Yu guessed.

"Yes, the Three Kings attach great importance to this and are already waiting at the handover location."

"You want to attack the Three Kings head-on? Those are three Super Lifeforms." Li Yu was somewhat surprised. According to the other party's Strength, it would probably be very difficult to deal with the Three Kings.

"Yes and no..." The Eternal King spoke vaguely, and then added: "I will find a way to separate the Three Kings. When the time comes, there should only be one of them coming to receive it."

"Oh?" Listening to the other party's tone, it seemed there were other people assisting.

However, the other party didn't want to say more on this matter and glossed over it.

"However, this plan still has great risks, but with Your Excellency Dragon Sovereign joining, the risks have been greatly reduced." The Eternal King said in a deep voice:

"After this plan concludes, the next step is to launch a general offensive against the Three Kings. The things you need, we will fetch them for you."

Hearing this, Li Yu was Noncommittal and simply nodded.

This was the other party's plan, not his.

Having determined the upcoming action plan, everyone left individually to make preparations.

And Li Yu also returned to his room, preparing to use the [Progenitor Virus].

Previously, when he was just about to use it, he was suddenly called away by the other party for a meeting. Now was the perfect time to use it.

As the green liquid merged into his body, he could also clearly feel his body heating up slightly.

However, this level was already very difficult to make him feel pain.

[Progenitor Virus fusing...]

Sizzle, sizzle—

The majestic Energy within his body was somewhat uncontrollable. Wild electrical light crackled like dozens of Thunder Whips. The air was filled with the burnt smell of electricity, and the Ground became charred black.

[Fusion successful. Obtained special ability — Morphological Burst]

[Morphological Burst — Burn Life Source to activate an enhanced form until the Life Source is completely burned out or manually stopped.

During the duration of the enhanced form, all attacks are randomly enhanced by 100%-300%.]

Hm?

Li Yu's eyes lit up slightly. This was a rather potent ability. Although it carried a very strong randomness, according to his attack frequency, it would definitely substantially enhance his attack capabilities.

This newly obtained ability put him in a quite comfortable mood.

...

At the same time, in the highest Palace of the Three Kings Civilization, three diagonally facing thrones stood at the very top.

Sitting upright on them were three lifeforms of different forms.

The one on the far left emanated a strong twilight Aura, like an old man about to step into death.

The one on the far right was only half a person's height, and a hint of childlike innocence could faintly be seen in his eyes.

And the one in the very center was relatively normal, like a lifeform in the prime of his life.

These were the three kings: Past, Present, and Future.

"The Secret Investigation Department discovered traces of that guy. He seems to be very interested in the Source Matter escorted by the Iron-Blood Civilization." Past's voice was hoarse.

"General Assad is about to arrive at the rendezvous point. Let's set off too." Future's crisp voice rang out in the Palace.

"If he really appears, it's just the right time to catch them all in one fell swoop and eliminate a hidden danger."

The three were discussing when right at this moment, an emergency communication rang out. A subordinate's slightly hasty voice sounded: "Three Royal Highnesses, Variant Body fluctuations have been detected, appearing near the Amphisia Star Ring."

"Variant Body fluctuations?"

"How could it be at this time!?"

The expressions of the three kings all changed somewhat. Clearly, they cared very much about this Variant Body fluctuation.

Future speculated: "It's highly likely to be a Lure the Tiger Out of its Den strategy."

"But even so, Variant Body fluctuations are impossible to imitate. We must also go take a look," Past said.

"You two go take a look. I'll go rendezvous with General Assad." Present issued the order, his expression indifferent: "We have planned this matter for a long time. I can handle it by myself."

Past and Future looked at each other and nodded: "We understand."

...

Somewhere In Space, General Assad stared at the Star Map in front of him. The subordinate beside him reported in a low voice: "My Lord, we will arrive at the rendezvous point very soon. At that time, the Three Kings will personally come to handover."

"Mm, stay on alert." General Assad nodded. One of his hands was constantly carrying a Safe Deposit Box, never letting go under any circumstances.

"Yes." The subordinate nodded, but inwardly felt somewhat disapproving. It wasn't towards his immediate superior, but rather he believed that no one would dare to plot against them.

As the escort team of the Iron-Blood Civilization, their movements were already classified. Along the way, no blind fools had dared to intercept them either.

Two days later, they successfully docked with the receiving team of the Three Kings Civilization.

"Only you?" General Assad looked at Present, who came alone, his expression somewhat puzzled.

According to the established plan, weren't the Three Kings supposed to come together for the handover?

"Yes, the other two have temporary matters." Present nodded, every move filled with an Aristocratic Temperament.

General Assad nodded, not caring too much about this either.

His task was over after completing the handover. Where the other two went had nothing to do with him.

"SSS-Rank Item — Cosmic Source Material, currently undergoing handover. Receiver — Ruler of the Three Kings Civilization..."

General Assad followed the established procedures and handed over the Safe Deposit Box in his hand.

At the instant the other party took it, whatever happened next would have nothing to do with him.

...

And in a certain secret base on the Amphisia Star Ring, a massive battle seemed to have taken place here, with severed limbs and broken remains scattered everywhere.

There were gaps on the Ground and walls, revealing the Automated Defense Systems inside, but most of them had already been smashed to pieces.

Multi-Barreled Turrets had been twisted into fried dough twists, and only the bases of the Laser launchers remained.

The metal on the Ground was even flowing like Magma, and was currently in the process of rapid condensation.

Such a scene extended to the deepest part of the base. Along the way, blood flowed like a river, with no survivors left.

In the most central Research Lab, Past and Future stood tall here.

Boom!

A ring of Shockwave blasted outwards from beneath their feet, followed by an unusual Energy suddenly shooting out. Due to extreme condensation, it flashed with dazzling light, solid as substance and extremely majestic.

It was like a Light Beam, even distorting the sense of space around it, instantly engulfing the several lifeforms exuding powerful Auras in front of them.

This Energy was like a Black Hole exuding infinite gravitational pull, emitting a bizarre suction force.

Pfft!

Aside from the two of them, all other lifeforms had already collapsed on the ground, twitching all over, unable to get up.

Their mouths and noses were like opened faucets, red and white fluids pouring out, even their brains had been shaken out.

"Demon, Demon!"

The only survivor roared incessantly. Although there was a hint of fear in his eyes, he still wasn't afraid of death.

"It's only a part. It should have been stripped from the Variant Body." Past walked to the central research table, where a black hair floated.

"This is indeed Lure the Tiger Out of its Den. They must have intentionally drawn us here." Future nodded, seemingly unsurprised.

They had this speculation before coming, but the Variant Body was of utmost importance to them. Even if it might be fake, they had to come and take a look.

But at the same time, there was another reason.

"Haha, it's already too late!"

Hearing this, that researcher laughed loudly: "The Amphisia Star Ring is in a remote location. You simply won't be able to rush back in a short time. Our plan has already succeeded!"

"Idiot!" Future glanced at him, his somewhat immature voice filled with contempt.

"The plan you're talking about, couldn't be luring us here and then taking the opportunity to intercept the Source Matter, right?"

The loudly laughing researcher seemed as if his neck had been pinched. He looked at Future in astonishment: "How did you know!?"

"An Idiot indeed. If we hadn't intentionally spread the news, how could you have known about the Source Matter?"

"What... what exactly do you mean?" That researcher stared intently at the two before him.

"What do I mean?" Future looked down and said: "The real Source Matter was devoured by Present long ago. What General Assad transported is nothing more than an Empty Shell."

"The purpose was just to lure that guy out. Us coming here was also to let him relax his vigilance."

"Do you really think we couldn't see through your plan?"

"What, an Empty Shell!?" The researcher's pupils shrank.

In the next moment, his Corporeal Form explosively shattered.

Past's aged eyes were filled with dissatisfaction as he said: "You spoke too much."

Future curled his lips, acting like a child: "I just wanted to see his despairing look before he died, that's all."

Past couldn't be bothered to argue with him and said: "Clean up this place, hurry to the rendezvous point as soon as possible, and regroup with Present."

Future, however, didn't care too much: "Don't worry, Present has already devoured three streaks of Source Matter and evolved to become even stronger. That failed product simply cannot be his match."

"When we arrive, perhaps Present will have already finished clearing the battlefield. Once we catch that guy, we'll be able to know exactly where the Variant Body is."

Thinking of this, even Past's expression changed slightly, indescribable colors flickering in his eyes.

The Variant Body, that was their origin body, a miraculous Corporeal Form.

It was precisely because of that Corporeal Form that they had grown to their current state.

They had spent many years but hadn't found the Variant Body. The final clue lay with that unsuccessful Clone Body.

Past was still mature and prudent, saying: "Don't relax your vigilance. The fact that he could escape from the encirclement back then is enough to prove he is not simple at all."

Subsequently, the two soared into the sky, and this base also turned into cosmic dust, leaving nothing behind.