Chapter 676: Endless Labyrinth

The things inside clearly require a lot of time to study; Kuta only gave a brief introduction to the situation within.

"Because you hadn't come into contact with the Star Realm before, Ning Long certainly didn't tell you. You can communicate more with her once your injuries are healed. For example, the most common method for advancing to the Universe Force Stage is to collect 99 bottles of Intermediate Soul Supplement; using them all at once will grant you a chance to break through. As for the success rate, that depends on one's personal reserves," Kuta said. "Don't use them one bottle at a time; that will only have a replenishing effect and won't provide an advancement effect. This is also precious experience discovered by our predecessors."

When too many people know a secret, it ceases to be intelligence. Li Hao noticed his Universe Power column: Zhou Lan Grade 99/100. It likely meant he needed to make a sprint, though this format made Li Hao, who had been a 'grinder' since childhood, feel a bit unaccustomed; it was clearly more suited to Xilian.

"Li Ge, if you can become an official General, the impact on Kepler will be truly immense," Kuta said, clenching his fist to encourage him.

Having a General guarding a place and not having one are two completely different things. Li Hao's strength doesn't fear ordinary Generals, but the Star Alliance has its own standards. Moreover, once he advances, perhaps his power will see a more powerful leap. "In other words, a considerable portion of the people from the Dragon Alliance present that day knew, while some did not." "Right. People with Dimension Power on them will likely enter the Star Realm. It's strange that someone like you, carrying such intense Dimension Power, hasn't entered yet. Logically speaking, you should have entered long ago, or perhaps it's only by entering that one can possess it," Kuta said curiously.

In any case, there are many incredible things about Li Hao. "The Star-Casting Alliance's trading platform is built by the Mechanical Race and is very reliable. However, the content and value of the trades require one's own discernment. When you first start, you must learn more about the market and observe more. If there's anything you don't understand, ask me."

Don't think Li Hao is usually dull; when it comes to calculating, he is very clear-headed. The difference between using a coupon and not using one for a pizza is very significant.

Li Hao suddenly remembered a question. "Killing in the Star Realm turns one into a Red Name. Is it not the same in reality? I finished off Man Ciku and nothing changed. Or is it that it doesn't matter?"

"No, Brother, that was a General! You make it sound like he was some stray cat or dog. That's because reality doesn't affect the Star Realm, but in reality, you basically won't obtain the other party's Soul Card ability. The probability is very, very low. No one does such thankless work. Did you really finish off Man Ciku???"

Kuta's mouth hung open. The outside world believes the Orcs were secretly researching Black Hole Technology and were destroyed, and some even suspect the Silver Heart Alliance gave it to the Orcs. Others say Li Hao was just a decoy and the Ozil Empire dispatched experts from the shadows. The speculations are all over the place.

Li Hao shrugged. "I had good luck. Normally, I wouldn't be able to beat him."

"Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap."

Kuta shouted exaggeratedly, "My god! If this gets out, no one will believe it. Defeating a Universe Force Stage at Zhou Lan Grade! Seeing Li Hao and A Youyou both looking calm, not even realizing the severity of it, Kuta was speechless. "Brother, this is a General! No matter what method you used, now no one in the Dragon Alliance thinks it was you who did it."

Man Ju Meng even thinks—ahem—only thinks Man Ciku was swallowed by a black hole. So, did you obtain anything? Although the probability is very low, after all, there wouldn't be few treasures on a General."

If he was swallowed by a black hole, it actually wouldn't have much to do with Li Hao. But Man Ciku was indeed finished off by Li Hao. "The Soul Card prompted that I obtained a..." Li Hao glanced at A Youyou.

A Youyou blinked curiously, and the two had not let go of each other's hands.

Kuta was genuinely envious. Li Ge's luck with women is unmatched; A Youyou and Hermia are the most beautiful goddesses he has ever seen.

"The Orcs' reproductive ability," Li Hao said helplessly. A Youyou blushed and hurriedly shook off Li Hao's hand. Li Hao was not pleased.

He pulled A Youyou's little hand back. "It's not my business; that's what it said on it. What a piece of junk, I don't need it either!"

Li Hao said confidently. Whether he is capable or fierce, A Youyou certainly knows this. A man is absolutely not timid in this regard; what does an Orc count for? Kuta, looking at a certain part of Li Hao, had his big eyes instantly bloom with brilliance. He smacked his lips, scanning the two of them, making Li Hao and A Youyou feel a bit creeped out. Literally speaking, Orcs possess the strongest bedroom athletic ability and reproductive ability in the Star River Civilization—the Zerg don't count; the Zerg can only be called production, devoid of any joy.

"Congratulations. Of course, from a certain perspective, it's a bit of a pity, after all, he was a General. Perhaps Man Ciku had some more special abilities. Actually, if there's anything to envy about Orcs, it's probably just this."

"You guys can try it." Kuta's big eyes narrowed into a line, which, combined with his appearance, really made him look like a pervert.

"Kuta, you can't be like this. Sister Dita likes gentlemen." Such tiger-wolf words were still a bit much for A Youyou to handle, but she knew how to counterattack.

"Ahem..."

"Sister A Youyou, I am a serious person; I am the most serious one. Just now was purely academic research. I heard it all from Gaia. I'm still underage; what do I know? Let me tell you, I've grown this big and, except for Aoliweina, I haven't even held a girl's hand," Kuta hurriedly expressed his innocence. "Oh, Aoliweina is my own sister."

"Dita," Li Hao paused.

"I haven't had a chance to tell Sister Dita yet. Kuta really wants to find a human girlfriend and even asked me if I have any sisters or anything. Ahem, you and Sister Dita have a good relationship, why don't you go tell her?" A Youyou said.

Li Hao froze, looking at A Youyou with a face full of surprise. "That's not good, right? I just escaped death; are you willing to let me go?" A Youyou looked at her man pitifully. If he told Dita this, she felt Dita would directly 'humanely destroy' her.

"Fine," Li Hao braced himself and accepted it. "I'll find an opportunity once I'm better." Dita's temper isn't very good; he'll have to be able to take a beating, and it must be when she's in a particularly good mood.

Kuta shared some of his experience with Li Hao and A Youyou. The Star Realm will occasionally launch mandatory missions for Apostles. Apostles can also join others' missions under certain conditions or obtain some autonomous missions. A high-quality mission is worth a fortune, so once they become Saints, no one spends too much time on the Anthem. They, the nobles, only participate in missions to maintain their status and family face. This is also why Li Hao rarely sees Xilian and the others fighting.

The Star Realm is the origin and development core of the Star River Alliance civilization. There have even been such people in human history, but their intensity was weaker. Some suddenly disappeared or died, possibly failing in the Star Realm summons. Protecting one's own secrets is extremely important, even with a vast family background, because the power and some items of the Star Realm transcend Star Alliance technology and are impossible to guard against.

Especially some special talents, which must be kept secret, because the talent itself is something others covet.

Intelligence, mission cards, and item trading are very abundant in the Dragon Alliance, and they are categorized: Intelligence Zone, Item Zone, Special Item Zone, and there are even regular Dragon Alliance auctions. The trading targets are also varied, which really kept Li Hao and A Youyou studying for quite a while. It's just that the two of them couldn't open anything at all; after all, even the cheapest information encryption costs hundreds of thousands of Star Coins.

A Youyou nestled in Li Hao's arms, sleeping like a lazy little kitten, very sweet. She could finally rest easy; these past few days had really worried her to death. Li Hao gently stroked A Youyou's long hair.

The current situation on Kepler had also been understood from A Youyou. This time, it really was a desperate move.

It could be considered as solving Kepler's short-term predicament and also avenging Romero. After a great disaster, there must be a blessing.

The reason for being so desperate—Li Hao's analysis and judgment were the same as everyone else's. Makemu and the others aren't stupid. If the counterattack was only aimed at the Space City, it would be meaningless and would only give the Orcs an excuse. But the reason they agreed and supported it was actually that it was the only way, because even if humans didn't counterattack,

Man Ciku would only intensify his actions. A slow knife cutting meat would eventually devour Kepler completely. Rather than being beaten passively, it's better to throw a punch and take it one step at a time.

It's just that no one expected Li Hao's true intention was to punch Man Ciku to death. The effect of the "Black Hole Technology" was immediate, even making some people with ill intentions within humanity shut up completely. This battle also fought for human freedom.

Li Hao knew that if it weren't for Da B, he would have been 'gg'. Da B's status and image in his heart soared. No matter what Da B wants to do, he will definitely do his best to repay him in the future.

He kissed A Youyou, and A Youyou gripped Li Hao's hand even tighter. A strong sense of fatigue washed over him, so the

two of them just embraced like that and slept beautifully for a day and a night. Li Hao's awakening was indeed a shot of adrenaline for Kepler. On the other side, Kuta had actually been keeping in touch with Hermia, telling her about Li Hao's condition.

Upon learning that Li Hao had awakened and was out of danger, Hermia finally felt relieved. Kuta lay there leisurely, thinking to himself, "A genius like me, nothing can stop me!" On one side is the Empress, on the other is Li Ge, who has the potential to defeat a General. According to family intelligence, "Man Ciku was not as weak as he appeared; he was very likely a top-tier Orc General."

Then that's truly incredible. Although he doesn't know how it was done, it's truly amazing. Black Hole Technology seemingly doesn't exist. Kuta could feel it from the people around him; even A Youyou didn't know. In other words, what Li Hao used was not a Forbidden Weapon of the Star Alliance. This is awesome! He really is a genius who wins by lying down—a child of luck!

Someone who hasn't entered the Star Realm yet, meaning he doesn't possess the special powers within the Star Realm, and didn't use Star Alliance weapons, yet could create a black hole. It wasn't the black hole that killed Man Ciku, but Li Hao, otherwise it would be impossible to obtain the Orcs' reproductive ability. This is what's amazing: not being a General but being able to defeat a General. At least here with Kuta, he had never heard of such a thing. And Li Hao, who accomplished all this, was actually so nonchalant.

This is even more terrifying. Among the people he knows, no one can do it. If Aoliweina had this ability, the entire Galaxy would know about it.

And before that, awakening the Super God Weapon Aura—what do these signs mean? Li Ge

is not an ordinary existence. It seems the heavy responsibility of the prosperity of the Golden-colored for the next few hundred years falls on him, this successor. Sigh, for the sake of the family, he is also worried to death. He feels he needs to ask for more money from home; there are many business opportunities on Kepler, and he wants to prove himself.

Far away at the Ruling Anthem, Hermia's mood had completely improved. After the coronation ceremony ends, she wants to go to Kepler to take a look. Although the possibility is not high, she really wants to. As she thought about it, she became lost in thought. At this moment, many nobles in the great hall were discussing the details of the ceremony. Princess Hermia, high above, was about to become one of the most powerful people in the entire Galaxy.

Defatandisi, Ning Long, Lavitan, and others were all there. Lavitan had finally turned things around. His work as an undercover agent contributed significantly, reporting the Yimogu rebellion in time and winning the most precious time. Lavitan and his family naturally rose with the tide, having chosen the right side in this rebellion and replacing the Yimogu Family.

Gaia was also allowed to enter, which was unthinkable before. The Rastaya Family had been confirmed to

become new members of the Council of Elders. The Empire's mechanism would not change significantly immediately. At the same time, as

firm Royalists, the addition of the Rastaya will further consolidate Princess Hermia's power.

The Empire, having experienced Emperor Augustus's journey from peak to valley, had finally emerged from the valley, and everything was flourishing. As Hermia's representative, Helena is now the busiest.

Xilian also received the news. Li Hao actually didn't die; he really has a big life. A black hole capable of swallowing a General, yet he ran away. The outside world all guessed it was the work of the Ozil Empire. In fact, Xilian also suspected this. High Priest Shilada, one of the most mysterious Generals—no one knows what Imperial Artifacts or secret treasures Emperor Augustus left behind back then. What's terrifying is not the Princess's prestige or the Super God Weapon, but this High Priest. Xilian had noticed very subtly during this time that Princess Hermia's face did not have the joy of someone about to ascend the throne; there was a hint of worry between her brows. When he learned that Li Hao led the Anthem Warriors to attack Masa Planet, he almost laughed out loud. Isn't this courting death? Not only courting death, but it will also drag all of humanity into it. The Orcs' retaliation will definitely be even more violent. Of course, this is the best ending. He doesn't have much feeling for humanity; after all, he hasn't lived among humans for long and has never considered himself human.

In fact, during the Apocalypse back then, only he and Nangong Yuhang were qualified to enter the Star Realm. They never looked at anyone else. Xilian always felt there was something wrong with Nangong Yuhang; he might have already fallen.

The outside world thinks the two of them were fighting under the control of the Apocalypse, not knowing that Li Hao, Chao Qinglong, and that group don't understand at all. But Li Hao's power did indeed make both him and Nangong Yuhang quite surprised, because the other party's power was too strong, yet he was not a Star Realm Apostle. Because when an Apostle sees an Apostle, it's a very clear feeling, just like the difference between a white person and a black person. Li Hao is definitely not an Apostle.

In fact, as the only human Star Realm Saint, Xilian was also very interested in Nangong Yuhang's Soul Card. If he obtained it, he might gain some unique talent. But because Li Hao is an Earthling and was utilized by Nangong Yuhang, it led to his failure. Nangong Yuhang used a terrifying possession ability, not only wanting to kill him but also to occupy his body. But he also had a very special Spirit talent, which saved his life, and as a blessing in disguise, he absorbed Defatandisi's Soul Card and eventually obtained the physical body of this Cthulhu noble.

Undoubtedly, both his and Nangong Yuhang's Soul Cards were extremely special. Changing to a higher dimension, looking at life and his goals again, he is working hard to improve himself, gain family recognition, stand firm, further understand the Star Realm, and store up power. The more he knows, the broader his mind becomes. In fact, he soon forgot about the humans of the Solar System. A lion wouldn't fight a mouse for food.

However, recently, with the rise of humanity and Li Hao's various performances, Xilian doesn't think Nangong Yuhang would die so easily. Li Hao's so-called 'elimination' might not necessarily be able to kill Nangong Yuhang.

Li Wu is very strong and is an incredible "variable," but Xilian is even more wary of Nangong Yuhang, because Nangong Yuhang's Spirit talent is terrifying; he can clearly sense that the other party can directly devour others' Spirits to strengthen himself, and even absorb the other party's Soul Card to grow.

In terms of talent, if Nangong Yuhang had his resources, he would become terrifyingly powerful; unfortunately, as a Human, even a top-tier Human, he simply cannot access top-tier Star Realm resources, and by the time he was qualified to access them, he had already been defeated by Li Hao.

Is it ultimately that Li Hao has too good a fate, or is Nangong Yuhang too unlucky?

Or perhaps Nangong Yuhang is playing a game of chess, and the Li Hao he sees is actually not... Li Hao?

No, the Spirit wave pattern should be correct; if it were Nangong Yuhang, it would still be somewhat different, but how could a guy capable of devouring Spirits be easily destroyed?

Looking at Princess Hermia, who was glowing with joy on the stage, Xilian suddenly didn't feel so happy anymore; collecting his thoughts, he felt he shouldn't limit his gaze to past memories, he had to look forward. "If Li Hao doesn't die, it really is a trouble, but unless absolutely necessary," he didn't want to become enemies with an "anomaly" like Li Wu. To truly obtain the strongest power in the Star Realm and rebuild the Galactic Empire, relying on the courage of a common man is useless. Rather than becoming enemies, it is better to find a way to make him an asset. As long as he doesn't compete with him for Princess Hermia, everything else is actually negotiable.

Li Hao, who was sleeping soundly while holding A Youyou, suddenly woke up, sensing a Star Realm Summoning; without giving any 5-minute preparation time, the countdown began: "Endless Maze 5:00"...

Once the time arrived, Li Hao felt a sensation similar to when Bleem summoned him back then; if anyone said Bleem had no connection to the Star Realm, he absolutely wouldn't believe it. Li Hao entered his first mission. According to Kuta, the Star Realm is based on factors within the Spirit, and there are also people who are never forcibly summoned in their entire lives; of course, this situation is relatively rare, but being frequently forcibly summoned is also very rare. The existence of the Star Realm is mainly to improve Saints. Failure will result in punishment, mainly the loss of Soul Cards, and only extremely serious cases will lead to severe injury or death.

Situations like unfinished escapes or aborted departures will not result in losses, but one will not obtain the opportunities contained within the mission either.

If completed, one obtains all the opportunities of this mission based on the completion rate; as for what can be obtained, it also depends on luck. At this moment, in the original room, Li Hao's body presented a phantom state.

An average person would probably be panicked to death the first time they were dragged into such a world, but Li Hao looked around like an old hand, full of excitement. He was getting closer and closer to B Ge, and actually wanted to do something for Buleem, after all, he and Blee both represented justice, representing the moon to eliminate evil.

At this moment, Li Hao was in a white room with no doors, and silver light was shining all around. Li Hao saw himself in it again; this time it updated a bit, with a very comical mask on his face, but he couldn't touch it himself. Carefully distinguishing the patterns on it, it felt like a person—it was indeed a bald man wearing a long gown.

What the hell?

Li Hao felt his hair was very thick; was this trying to imply something? Could it be that he will go bald in the future???

Li Hao was still very satisfied with his hairstyle, and half of his handsomeness relied on his head shape; if this damn thing was gone, how could that work!

Kuta said that everyone in the Star Realm would possess such a Spirit mask, representing a metaphor for one's own Spirit. The mask can be chosen to be used or hidden, which is very convenient. And like the Imperial Artifact "Mask of the Night King," it was the mask of Emperor Augustus, which became an Imperial Artifact and could be inherited due to the reward of a certain mission; its function is to transform into any kind of creature. Li Hao tried to distinguish his own Spirit metaphor; even if others didn't know, he should at least figure it out himself. He racked his brains and let his imagination run wild, but he didn't know what this bald man in a long gown had to do with him.

Soon Li Hao gave up; this kind of brain-draining thing didn't really suit him. Not long after, another extremely petite figure appeared in the room. The movement of her eyes actually carried a strange kind of sexiness. She was about 1.2 or 1.3 meters tall, but her proportions were excellent. On her youthful and cute little face, her cute big eyes were shining with light, carrying confidence and vigilance—a proper Sea Race beauty. The summoners of the Star Realm don't look at age, and every space carries special laws; the most powerful point is this—laws can be formulated, feeling just like a partial drill of creating a world. It couldn't be said to be very similar to Bleem; it was exactly the same.

Both were cautiously observing each other, while the Sea Race girl was looking at Li Hao's mask. A bald head? What does he want to express? Is this guy losing his hair?