Chapter 84: Is This When the Hunt for People Begins?

On the ground there is a panicked silhouette like a huge black rat.

Behind it trails a barrage that leaves an exaggerated tracer.

If one must describe this moment, it's like the Gu Terra saying that a cannon shooting at a mosquito.

And now, in front of Ustali's North Gate, close‑range cannons are chasing the rat!

There's no choice; to survive, Abadon dodging Xisi's barrage is hardly graceful.

Even watching Xisi's Super Big Burst Cannon emitting green light, Abadon seriously suspects that that guy Mao Erge is using the chance to smash the Four Gods' faces with him, Abadon.

Otherwise, whose long‑range firepower doesn't need ammunition?!

What? Joking aside, you really stole subspace ammo, you TM?

Abadon's face at this moment has long lost any trace of confidence, let alone the initial sneer.

Abadon at this moment is just rolling and crawling, watching a Tutu Cannon blast a small hill flat, his face showing only helpless resignation.

At the same time, for the umpteenth time, he curses deep inside himself for having insisted an hour ago on coming down to duel Xisi!

Finally, when Abadon watches Xisi flatten another hill, leaping as if ready to jump and sweep fire, Abadon's desire to survive overwhelms his wish to exit with dignity.

What? You ask about achieving victory in the duel?

Abadon's eyes lower, even a flash of profound enlightenment appears.

"Sorry, I have no such worldly desire."

Abadon's Zen swells, and as the sunlight above is once again eclipsed, Abadon looks up at Xisi, who leaps to block the star. He grits his teeth and scoffs at Xisi's improper behavior, too hurried to glance again at the bodyguard he barely managed to bring out, and immediately rises, activates the Blessing within his body, and before the Tutu Cannon fires, he uses the A‑space Evil Method to teleport back to the Ominous Sign Ark.

The empty‑handed Xisi, seeing this, finally releases the trigger, and the Tutu Cannon, which had been firing nonstop, at last with its barrel reddened, spews a huge plume of white smoke outward.

The battlefield briefly quiets again, but as Xisi puts away the Tutu Cannon, turns to look at the North Forge Area gate behind him, and sees Abadon's bodyguard caught between him and the dense city defenses, his steps suddenly halt.

These bodyguards stare blankly at Abadon, who abandoned them and fled, then glance at the vast surroundings, surrounded and scrutinized by countless Imperial Army troops.

Especially the mortal who had been watching, seeing that they hadn't moved for ages, suddenly pulls out the Tutu Cannon again.

The bodyguards just exchange glances, then suddenly draw their weapons...

First, kill Abadon's die‑hard follower in public!

Then, under Xisi's and the Imperial Army's stunned gaze, the desperate bodyguards pound their chests at Xisi:

"Long live Xisi!!!"

Orbit, Ominous Sign Ark.

Inside the palace‑sized Bridge, a flash of A‑space Light streaks across the center, and Abadon's body materializes. He plants his front foot firmly, confirming Xisi hasn't followed, then his rear legs suddenly give way; he thrusts out his arms to brace the ground, struggling not to collapse entirely.

Around the Bridge, no one dares to come help at this moment, fearing that having seen the War General in such a sorry state would later be settled by the War General.

Moreover, not only the timid mortal crew members, but even Washituoer and Aolake stand frozen, staring dumbfounded at Abadon who escaped back.

Aolake doesn't even dare to launch his Servo Skull, fearing something might fly around and that Abadon would mistake it for commemorating his own mess.

After all, in everyone's eyes, Abadon boasted on the Bridge, then led his bodyguards to the opponent's gate, only to be thoroughly beaten when the door opened.

In the end, even his bodyguards couldn't escort him away; he fled back alone in a sorry state.

If this kind of performance gets out, the Chaos Rebel Army, which Abadon painstakingly gathered through all sorts of methods, would likely disintegrate at once.

Losing is one thing; insisting on fighting when you can't win, only to get a good beating, is another matter.

Finally, after Abadon slowly regains strength and stands up again, Washituoer breaks the silence:

"While you... were dueling, our mission was already completed."

Washituoer even speaks very politely, turning the inner 'getting beaten' into 'duel'.

Abadon glares at Washituoer, holds his breath for a while, then pretends not to have caught Washituoer's politeness.

"The goal is achieved, what will you do next?"

Abadon immediately changes the subject; Washituoer glances at Aolake, who hurriedly wipes the scene of Abadon's bodyguards shouting "Long live Xisi" from the display.

"The key fragments are gathered; I'll prepare to rebuild the planet."

"You need to, according to the plan, attract the target's mobile headquarters."

Washituoer says that only he and Abadon know the plan; the crew, though hearing vague words, can't hide the slight excitement on their faces.

Abadon even wildly swings his arm, staring out the port at Ustali, his face full of hatred:

"When the Treasure Vault opens, I'll return to shred this Emperor's lapdog to pieces!"

Abadon grits his teeth, yet those nearby remain unmoved; after just being roughed up, his lofty proclamation now sparks no anticipation from anyone.

Of course, deep down there is some hope, but it isn't a hope for Abadon's success, and no one dares to show it.

Otherwise, how could one say? Want to see the usually lofty War General get hoisted and beaten by Xisi?

Washituoer says nothing, just watches Abadon understand his mission, and without further words raises a hand, a burst of A‑space Fluctuation, sending Abadon out of his Ominous Sign Ark.

Later, appearing on the temporary cruiser flagship before the Vengeance Soul is repaired, Abadon watches the massive Ominous Sign Ark vanish into orbit.

Abadon withdraws his gaze, gives one last look at the Ustali beneath his feet, and issues a retreat order to the other Chaos fleets.

After a flurry of activity on the Bridge, a trembling mortal crew member shuffles over:

"War General, a War Gang refuses to leave."

Abadon, still rubbing the cheek that Xisi punched solidly, is startled by the words, then erupts in fury at the mortal who caused his subordinates' non‑cooperation.

The mortal, even more terrified, quickly hands Abadon a written explanation of why the other was teleported.

Abadon glances at the report, then suddenly freezes:

"Qianzi War Gang? Jianqi?"

He can't help whispering, while an odd premonition rises in his mind.

After all, up to now, besides Naguo having no chance, the also‑active Jianqi has been too quiet for too long.

Abadon hurriedly scans the report, his brows furrowing more with each line, even suppressing the urge to kill the mortal before him.

"Let me eradicate Ustali, completely erase the true reason behind Xisi's leadership of the Green Skin..."

While watching and muttering, Abadon's puzzled expression gradually faded, turning into a "good kid" ribbing.

At the same time on Abadon's Bridge, a Qianzi Psychic suddenly teleported into view.

The moment the Qianzi appeared, he immediately located Abadon, his face showing urgent haste to finish the mission:

"Terra has already received news that Xisi defected to the Green Skin and accepted Terror's corruption; now, if we eradicate Ustali's destruction evidence, Xisi will be labeled a full‑fledged traitor!"

The Qianzi Psychic spoke, but if that utterance were heard by the ground Fanluosi and Sha Hansen, they'd surely break out in cold sweat.

After all, in their view, the most terrifying nightmare in the mortal world is nothing other than Xisi being forced by the Empire to turn to Chaos!

And after a brief shock, Abadon was left with only a stunned expression.

Is this Jianqi deliberately causing trouble for Xisi?

No, this seemingly most "quiet" Jianqi is actually the most TM pragmatic!

Abadon can even imagine that when the Divine Emperor's prophecy championing Xisi spreads across the galaxy via "dream transmission", Jianqi has already twisted the final prophecy destined for Terra beyond recognition.

And as for the reason behind this…

Abadon's gaze grew so sinister it seemed about to drip water, and while staring at the Qianzi before him, he could only mutter inwardly:

"Never thought the first outcome would be snatching people."

"And it's the damn silent Jianqi!"

"Probably Xisi's first step makes him a 'traitor', and then Jianqi will have to personally knock on the door to send care, send warships, send troops, send Blessing, send…"

Abadon was stunned, then a pent‑up anger suddenly surfaced on his face:

"Send a 'Chaos War General'…"