Chapter 534: Capture Alive

Having opened the Nimeier Heavenly Eye, he became even more interested in the extent to which Li Hao could achieve this using human strength; there must be unknown secrets existing within his body.

The Nimeier Heavenly Eye alone significantly raised the upper limit of the Spirit, but the problem was also obvious: the physical body could not match it. Human bodies were not enough, and while the strength of Silicon-based life was sufficient, it would always inexplicably collapse at certain nodes. Therefore, using human genes as a fusion agent—not just for these five test subjects, but based on a large number of experiments—showed that the strength of the human Spirit played a quite critical role in this process. For example, Romero was quite good, stubbornly enduring two rounds of modification; others could not withstand it. And Polina was actually already quietly increasing the modification dosage for the Fan Liweite. Fan Liweite was the strongest among the five and was performing okay, but the others already had some minor problems. They still had to continue fighting; before humans discovered his purpose, he needed to complete his goal as soon as possible.

Of course, the most important one was Romero. When Fan Liweite and the others finished accumulating data, Romero would perform the final test, and then it would be the moment for him to become a complete entity.

"Do you want me to lead the team in battle? That way, the chances of success will be higher," Romero said.

"No need to rush. Even if Li Hao is there, it won't be that easy to defeat them. Let us sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight; once we find Li Hao's weakness, you can strike and have a good catch-up with him!" Nangong Yuhang laughed.

Romero remained expressionless, his mindset unreadable.

Nangong Yuhang knew what he was doing. Romero had a complex mindset regarding Li Hao. Being a Martian, he certainly admired the strong, but he was also angry at his own circumstances. It was precisely because of this that Romero's strength was forged; without the obsession for revenge, he would never have survived the second round of modification. This was also an unexpected joy for him, especially at such a critical moment; he needed power.

He was already somewhat impatient; capturing Li Hao's secret would surely allow him to go a step further.

It had been five Earth days since the last attack; if not for the vast fleet in space and the dense swarms of Giant Insects on the Kepler Planet, one would have thought they were on vacation.

The fleet was relaxed on the outside but tense on the inside. Other fleets had conducted strict searches and did not find any traces of Giant Insects attached to their warships. In other words, the Giant Insects were only stationed on the Fifth Fleet. Other fleets had approached the Fifth Fleet during this time, and a large number of Mobile Suits were already standing by in full battle array.

As the Fifth Fleet entered a state of full combat readiness, it was observed that the life activity of those floating Giant Insects on the surface of the warships had intensified; this was a sign of opening a Space Channel.

There were over a thousand places where they were attached and had life activity, but only about a hundred were capable of a complete opening with stable life. Fan Liweite and the five others would definitely appear at these hundred-plus opening points. Now, they had all entered a state of monitoring, just waiting for the fish to take the bait.

This mission involved over a thousand Mobile Suits, mobilizing the most outstanding Warriors from the entire fleet, divided into five hunting teams. Due to the physique and agility of the Reincarnated Humans, ordinary Warriors were of little use.

Chao Qinglong and Aofei led one team; the two of them were responsible for the main attack. To entangle a Reincarnated Human required sufficient Golden Zone and Tyrant Body to withstand the continuous consumption. They were equipped with Snipers, all using Armor-piercing Shells coated with a special toxin specifically for interfering with Silicon-based life. The main role of the Snipers was to pin them down; this was the first combat circle. The outer perimeter was equipped with dozens of Warriors for interception; this was the interception circle. There was also a third line of defense formed by over a hundred Warriors.

Maxis and Anluo led the second team, Basta and Dumela led the third team, and Laika and Pegluosa led the fourth team.

Wuzang, Zuo Xiaotang, Milner, Zhou Naiyi, and others—basically the strongest Warriors from the S Tournament and all major fleets—were all utilized. An iron-barrel formation awaited the arrival of the enemy.

Finally, those floating Giant Insects began to deform. A large bulge swelled on the surface of the warship, then it opened its mouth. Accompanied by dark space fluctuations, Cang Gongtian appeared, followed by the roars of Sa Wutian, Luo Dongsheng, and Sabisen, and the radiant entrance of Fan Liweite.

They had no intention of hiding their tracks; the first attack had given them too much confidence. As soon as they appeared, they began to destroy the warship hatches. Accompanied by laser cannon cover fire, the Mobile Suits immediately rushed over according to the plan.

The second team of Maxis and Anluo Dan targeted Sa Wutian, the first team of Chao Qinglong and Aofei surrounded Luo Dongsheng, the third team of Basta and Dumela dealt with Sabisen, and Laika and Pegluosa dealt with Cang Gongtian.

Li Hao went for Fan Liweite because he wanted to capture Fan Liweite alive. Fan Liweite was not in a hurry; he sensed the battle situation. Honestly, this group of ants really had some ideas; they actually thought that relying on numbers would work.

"Just you alone?" Fan Liweite laughed, neither anxious nor worried.

Li Hao piloted the Black Night Saber, hovering in the air. "A defeated opponent like you doesn't need that many people."

Strangely, Fan Liweite was not angry and even found it a bit funny. The posturing Li Hao looked like a clown. He also understood why he used to get angry—it was because he was weak, because he cared. But now that he had reached such a realm, as a brand-new life form closer to the existence of a god, he didn't care as much.

Looking at the Black Night Saber before him, Fan Liweite brandished the K23 Silver Spear in his hand. "Li Hao, I'll give you one last chance: join us. Don't you realize it? This is an opportunity for a brand-new beginning. Look at what you are now—just cannon fodder. What can you gain? Open up your perspective, break free, and let's build a new world together!"

Li Hao observed the surrounding battle situation. The strength of the other Reincarnated Humans was not that strong. The strategy of Chao Qinglong and the others was very clear: do not engage in a hard fight right away, just take turns consuming them. These monsters seemed to have endless power, but in fact, they also needed to consume energy. Judging from the first encounter, there were clear signs of weakening afterward, and every time they were injured and repaired, their functions and combat power would weaken a bit. Moreover, this time they had prepared a virus targeting Silicon-based structures, which had a certain effect on the Giant Insects; even if it was discounted, it could still make them uncomfortable. Furthermore, they had concentrated the most top-tier human Mobile Suits. Li Hao had a clear assessment of the strength of both sides: it was a bit difficult, but they had the advantage. Sa Wutian and the others had gained great power, but they had not gained the corresponding sanity; they still used it recklessly, and due to their powerful physical condition, they had also discarded the caution that came with being human.

The strongest was Fan Liweite, but he had him to deal with.

"Fan Liweite, I have a question: how could you submit to Nangong Yuhang?" Li Hao said. "This is not your style."

Fan Liweite's still-handsome face twisted visibly; the word "submit" stung a bit. "Li Hao, do you think such tricks are useful?"

"No, I really want to ask. I am certainly interested in power, but I'm not willing to be Nangong Yuhang's dog!"

"Bullshit!" Fan Liweite roared, crystal light energy pouring out, and the Black Night Saber was blasted back several meters. "On the road to Godhood, there must be sacrifice and payment. What is Nangong Yuhang? He is also a servant of the gods; we are all the same. When the gods descend, all life must submit. We are the pioneers; who is the master and who is the dog is not yet certain!"

"You must have mental problems. Where are there any gods? Where is God?" Li Hao asked immediately.

Fan Liweite laughed and suddenly made a face: "... I won't tell you!"

Li Hao was speechless. "You refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit!"

The Golden Zone was fully opened, golden light shining in space, and the tyrannical power burned fiercely. Fan Liweite did not care; the power that once made him tremble and even unable to face it directly could now be faced calmly. He had become stronger, truly powerful. Although he had suffered some humiliation, it was all worth it.

The K23 Crystal on his chest bloomed with brilliant blue light, and Fan Liweite's Golden Zone also erupted. Two terrifying forces climbed alternately like a space tornado.

In the fleet command center, everyone was watching this battle. Makemu and the others were truly breaking into a cold sweat, especially since Li Hao wanted to single out Fan Liweite; this "confidence" was a bit excessive.

It wasn't just the Space Fortress command center watching; the various combat-ready warships were also watching. In order to prevent encountering similar Reincarnated Humans in future battles, everyone needed to understand the combat methods and power of the Reincarnated Humans. This didn't need to be hidden, and it couldn't be hidden anyway; this was something every Warrior and commander had to face. Failure would certainly deal a blow to morale, but it was also something they needed to face directly.

Maxis, Chao Qinglong, Basta, and others were the ceiling of human Warriors, yet under such tactical arrangements, they were still very passive. It was mainly because, with equal power, the agility and frequency of the Reincarnated Humans were simply too high. It was only with the interference of the Snipers that they could barely trap them. However, it could be seen that Sa Wutian and the others had no intention of retreating and had been chasing the others to take the initiative to attack. They also had a mission this time: they needed to capture a few and take them back, and concentrating the "sheep" humans needed in one place saved them from having to look for them.

The main battlefield was the battle between Li Hao and Fan Liweite. If Ma Long and the others didn't know Li Hao's personality, they would have suspected he was still trying to be a hero at a time like this. Fan Liweite was the most powerful among the Reincarnated monsters. Under the direct stimulation of the K23 Crystal, the patterns on Fan Liweite's entire body surface seemed to come alive, and the crystal on his forehead also linked up, looking like a deity.

The Black Night Saber was larger in size, but it did not occupy any advantage in momentum. However, Fan Liweite, who was in the battle, felt a trace of anomaly. The opponent's power had completely exceeded that of the S Tournament and was actually still rising. The key was that in the confrontation... it was not at all weaker than his power???

A human?

Fan Liweite made his move, instantly arriving at the side of the Black Night Saber, his long spear thrusting out; it was completely not the same level of biological entity.

(End of chapter)