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Chapter 685 - 357: Secrets of the Past_2
Chapter 685: Chapter 357: Secrets of the Past_2The Prophet’s originally calm tone instantly turned suspicious: "What do you mean by ’can’t solve it’?"
"Literal meaning. That virus—I created it by accident, and it possesses irreversible and extremely destructive power."
"I assume Fusi must have already fallen from the S-level life form status, right?"
The Prophet remained silent. It was far more than a mere downfall.
After falling to the level of an A-level life form, it didn’t mean that the S-level genetic seed within her body had just disappeared. It remained active inside her, causing her body to distort abnormally.
Almost the only option would be forcibly removing the S-level genetic seed, which would inflict severe damage on her body.
Now, the high-ranking figure code-named "Desire Witch" was almost entirely insane. Being forced to witness oneself gradually devolving from a high-level life form—such a process was tormenting beyond belief.
Even figures like the Prophet, the Holy Mother, or any member of the organization could feel a chilling dread and a nightmarish despair if placed in the same situation.
And now, Azure Dragon claimed that there was absolutely no solution? The Prophet was instantly skeptical.
Li Ming spoke in an indifferent tone: "I’m not lying to you. You must’ve already tested her development potential; it’s at 0%. This is the devastating power of the virus—nobody can fix it."
To heighten the credibility of his words, he added, "Under the current circumstances, I have no reason to deceive you."
"I named it the ’Eternal Nightmare’—a nightmare even its creator cannot resolve."
Nightmare... eternal nightmare. Thinking about the state of desire, she felt an indistinct chill creeping upon her.
This virus, even in interstellar history, could rank among the infamous ones. She even wanted to question Azure Dragon—what were you doing, re
While the Prophet seemed to divulge substantial information, Li Ming was certain they hadn’t shared the deepest secrets.
For instance, the matter of the Eternal Silence Star’s disappearance—he firmly believed the Pioneers and the Star Abyss Empire must know.
Over the years, there would surely be individuals who were aware.
The latter explanation regarding sacrificing level fifty development potential seemed vague—a ploy to ease his concerns, perhaps.
The acquisition of the seed took precedence, making Fusi and even Adas’s affairs temporarily ignorable.
Collaboration? Sacrifice?
He speculated inwardly, as elemental fluctuations rippled across his skin, his thoughts slowly settling into stillness.
Several days later, information regarding the Central World at last began circulating on the Black Hole Network.
A self-proclaimed witness claimed to have been detained there by multiple factions, subjected to identification audits and beatings.
According to him, the individual carried an interstellar warrant for his capture.
He recounted arriving at the Dominion Holy Image, discovering a device capable of detecting Mimic Masks, and immediately turning away, preparing to leave the Central World.
But before he could retrieve his ship, the audit personnel found him, detained him on the spot, and confirmed his identity.
Without adequate connections or shrewdness, he said, escape would have been unlikely.
"It’s essentially a death trap. The empire-level civilizations and the interstellar alliance exploit the opportunity to hunt fugitives en masse, striving for achievements."
His complaints only drew jeers.
"After everything you’ve done, do you truly think yourself innocent?"
Li Ming was reading the reports when an urgent knock sounded at his door. Without waiting for permission, Robbin barged in, his face shifting as he spoke, "Audit soldiers are here, downstairs."
"I arranged with the hotel owner that if any soldiers came looking for us, I’d be notified ahead of time."
Li Ming’s gaze shifted subtly but appeared indifferent.
Robbin, however, was visibly anxious: "Should we prepare to leave first?"
Li Ming signaled for silence. Moments passed, and then came a measured, restrained knock at the door.
Li Ming opened the door, revealing a team of soldiers donning blue combat armor. The armor emitted an eerie azure glow, the helmets streamlined with transparent visors displaying tactical and data overlays.
On their shoulders and elbows, miniature thrusters and weapon interfaces gleamed, while their leader, a B-level life form, held a laser gun, his gaze cold: "Brown, Nite."
He called out their false identities in a solemn tone: "Under the [Temporary Joint Audit Regulations], we will now conduct identity verification for both individuals. Please refrain from resistance and provide identification."
Li Ming stepped aside, appearing cooperative: "Please, come in."
His compliance eased the soldiers’ demeanor, and they filed in smoothly.
Robbin remained highly alert, ready to act at the slightest provocation.
After the door closed, the soldiers’ expressions abruptly grew vacant and dull.
Li Ming calmly stated, "The audit is complete. These two identities present no issues."
The leader nodded sluggishly, "Understood. No issues detected."
He took out a smart device and began filling out forms.
Robbin watched, dumbstruck, while the butler exclaimed with surprise, "He has mind power."
The audit soldiers left the room in a daze, and only upon exiting did their awareness return.
The team exchanged confused glances. The leader frowned, surveying the room and checking the time, only to have his thoughts interrupted by the next task reminder. "Move out," he ordered.
Inside the room, Robbin was astonished, "That was resolved so easily?"
"Not easily," the butler clarified. "That B-level life form has a development progress of over 60%. To control him directly, the mind power must at least be A-level."
Robbin mentally reeled. Could Li Ming truly be an A-level Spiritual Ability User? How was that even possible?
He couldn’t make sense of it.