Chapter 56: Destiny, Section 9

“Take the monkey back quickly!!”
A cold shout rang in every Blood Wolf warrior’s ears. The figure that appeared out of nowhere was Hei Fa. As a commander, he usually didn’t need to get involved in trivial tasks like reconnaissance. But for some reason, he had been uneasy since the monkey left. Eventually, he decided to check things out in person. Unexpectedly, it was this inspection that saved the monkey’s life.
Damn, this pressure…
Beneath the Ya Zi mask, Hei Fa’s brows were tightly furrowed. He could also sense the extremely strange pressure in the surrounding space. The pressure was so strong that even the shield he had created was distorting. Visibly, the originally rounded ellipse began to transform into a disc shape. The situation was extremely critical.
Yet the more severe the situation, the more it stirred up Hei Fa’s competitive nature. As the shield continued to deform, he stretched out his right hand again. A mass of milky-white energy instantly condensed in his palm, forming a crystal-clear solid spear. The next moment, he hurled the spear with force.
“Sss…”
In the otherwise vacuum-filled universe, a shrill sound like tearing silk rang out. Visibly, a beam of white light sliced through the sky, rushing toward the center of the galaxy. Wherever it passed, the light twisted violently, as if something was being dragged along.
At the same time, Hei Fa felt a sudden lightness in front of him—the oppressive pressure diminished significantly.
The spear disintegrated less than ten kilometers away, turning into a cloud of dust resembling diamond powder. Yet Hei Fa showed a satisfied expression.
Because he now understood the nature of this pressure. Or rather, he knew its source.
Just as the monkey had deduced, the source of the pressure was that giant crystal planet at the center of the galaxy. But unlike the monkey, Hei Fa grasped the essence of the pressure. That is… this pressure wasn’t an invisible natural phenomenon—it had a form!
Energy materialization!!
This was the first term that came to his mind. His heart sank slightly. Indeed, Emperor Moore also possessed the secret of energy materialization, just like him. Moreover, he had gone even further, applying it on such a wide scale. Just pressure alone covered an entire star system. What terrifying technology and resources must that be…
Through the Ya Zi mask, Hei Fa silently gazed at the distant giant crystal planet. Suddenly, an idea popped into his mind that even shocked him.

That planet must also be a product of energy solidified, right? If that’s the case… He shook his head, pushing that terrifying thought out of his mind. Yet he didn’t stop moving; as the pressure lessened, he began to retreat. After a few flashes, he disappeared into the vast starry sky. The next moment, giant transition gates appeared out of thin air. The Black-Haired Fleet slowly began to emerge.

With a diameter of thousands of meters and thick metal armor covering its entire body, the virtual puppets resembled ancient giants, exuding immense power. Thousands of “Snake Teeth” were densely mounted on the streamlined hull’s recesses, like grapes hanging from a bunch. But if any Moors were here now, they wouldn’t underestimate these “grapes” anymore. It was precisely these “grapes” that had defeated them time and time again. Their massive size, lightning-fast speed, human-like agility, and giant swords reaching thousands of meters in length—all were nightmares for the Moors. If only they could curse these steel giants, forcing them to sleep forever and never wake up.

But sadly, today’s Snake Teeth were not only destined to wake up but also to do things that no Moors could even imagine.

Killing King!

In the clear starry sky, the virtual puppets quickly detached themselves. Under the sudden reduction in pressure, they quickly reorganized into a massive formation resembling a drum. Inside each virtual puppet, the Blood Wolf warriors were running at full speed.

“First tactical unit in place—confirmed.”
“Information unit in place—confirmed.”
“Mechanical unit in place—confirmed.”
“Emergency response unit in place—confirmed.”
“Logistics support unit in place—confirmed.”

Urgent commands were passed throughout the fleet, creating an extremely tense atmosphere. Yet just five minutes later, all sounds vanished instantly, replaced by the dull sound of mechanical friction. Inside the hull, each joint of the Snake Teeth had a circular hatch. As the hatches opened, a blast of cold white air rushed out. The Blood Wolf warriors waiting nearby rushed in at lightning speed.

The hatches closed. Then, the Snake Teeth outside began to detach one by one.

At that moment, amidst the fierce wind, the Black-Haired man also stepped out of Ya Zi’s armor. His first words upon emerging were, “How is Monkey?”

“It’s not a big problem,” replied a man next to him who looked like a ship’s doctor. He was Li Feng’s medical chief, a human specially modified by the Wandering Tribe. With the ability to perform surgery with his bare hands, he could restore anyone to full health unless the injury was too severe. In the Blood Wolf Fleet, he was known as the “God’s Left Hand.” Seeing the black-haired man’s anxious questions, he remained very calm, his small eyes gleaming with sharpness.

“The third rib on the left side is broken, the lung is punctured, and the heart’s overload caused the blood vessels at the back of the left ventricle to burst. There are also minor ruptures in the brain’s capillaries. But all of these can be restored immediately. The biggest issue for Monkey is mental. He used his primal power armor too intensely in the battle just now, resulting in excessive depletion of mental energy, and he needs some time to rest.”

“Oh,” the black-haired man nodded, showing a hint of relief. The outcome was much better than he had expected. He had thought Monkey’s injuries would be extremely difficult to repair, but it turned out the main problem was mental energy. That made things much easier. If he hadn’t evolved a few days earlier, he might have been helpless in the face of such depletion. But now, having evolved into someone who could control energy, he not only had an astonishing recovery rate of 2721% but could also transfer his mental energy to his companions. Such a loss could be replenished in just moments.

Indeed, with the combined efforts of the black-haired man and the medical chief, Monkey woke up in just a few minutes. The first thing he said when he opened his eyes was, “Head, run!! The pressure here is terrifying!!”

His voice was urgent, but his words were clear.

The black-haired man, moved, reached out and patted Monkey on the head, his voice suddenly becoming very gentle. “It’s okay, Monkey. I’ve dealt with the pressure for now. But I estimate it will return in about fifteen minutes. So during that time, we must rush to the galaxy. Your reconnaissance was correct—the giant crystal ball is indeed the source of the problem. I plan to have Snake Fang destroy it directly.”

“What?” Although Monkey had just woken up, thanks to the mental energy infused by the black-haired man, he was in a state of peak mental clarity. Hearing that the black-haired man intended to use Snake Fang to confront it head-on, he immediately sat up.

“No!!”

“The crystal star not only emits pressure but can also control entire planets. All the stars around it are under its control. If it hadn’t moved fast just now, it would likely have been drawn into those stars’ gravity. With Snakefang being so large, how could it possibly escape? A frontal attack would surely result in huge losses!”
“I know.” Seeing the monkey’s anxious expression, Blackhair didn’t smile but appeared calm, as if devoid of any emotions. He glanced out the window at the brilliant Milky Way.
“Sacrifice is always necessary. I’ve thought about it. Rather than let that pressure reappear, it’s better to take this chance and gamble. If our warriors can destroy that crystal star within fifteen minutes—no, even if they can only severely damage it—we’ll gain the upper hand. This is extremely important.”
“Sacrifice…?” The monkey was shocked by the cruelty in Blackhair’s words. He sat there stunned, staring at Blackhair in disbelief.
Was this really something Blackhair should say? To sacrifice the lives of his own subordinates for victory? What meaning did such a victory hold? What was the difference from the brutal Moor Emperor?
But upon reflection, the monkey sighed in understanding. He grasped Blackhair’s intention.
In fact, it was also a form of helplessness. Though Blackhair’s Blood Wolves had become the most formidable fighting force in human society through collective efforts, they were still far inferior to the Moor Empire. This wasn’t a battle that could be won overnight but one built over countless years. Even if the Moor Emperor was in decline, he could summon tens of thousands of fleets at will with a mere gesture. Blackhair, on the other hand, had only one Death Star—destroy it, and nothing would remain.
That’s why, since Blackhair chose to confront the Moor Emperor head-on, they had no way back from the start. Either they went all out or gradually slipped into failure. So-called strategic maneuvering was simply impossible.
Thus, Blackhair preferred to make tremendous sacrifices to pursue the Moor Emperor to the end. It was the most correct choice in every regard.
It wasn’t heartlessness; on the contrary, it was great compassion.
If they succeeded, both Blackhair and human society would achieve true safety. If they failed, everything would be lost.
In silence, the monkey seemed to see a shining side of Blackhair, his eyes gradually brightening. Just then, a steady mechanical grinding sound came through the fleet channel. Through the window, the monkey witnessed the spectacular sight of 2,000 Snakefangs descending from their carriers at once.

It was an endless ocean of steel…