thefictionvixens Chapter 267 Three-way standoff, a new game begins
Chapter 267 Three-way standoff, a new game begins
The "Sea of the Dead" star system.
In the cold, icy universe, the three forces have formed an extremely bizarre and terrifying balance.
The Star Devouring Cult's massive fleet of over three hundred warships resembled a giant raptor with its claws outstretched, eyeing them menacingly.
The Star Destroyer, trapped in the half-open "Dimensional Cage," resembled an enraged mad dog that could break free of its chains at any moment.
It continuously spewed out destructive energy from the gap.
The Earth fleet, sandwiched between the two, is the smallest in number and the weakest in strength.
Yet, he was like the one who simultaneously held the raptor's food and the mad dog's chain, becoming the most delicate balance point in this game.
On the bridge of the Star Devouring Cult's mothership, the "Scholar" elder's face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.
He stared intently at Su Chen's overly calm face on the screen, his murderous intent and rage almost uncontrollable.
He has been in this profession for over a thousand years, orchestrating countless conspiracies against civilizations and manipulating the minds of countless powerful individuals.
Never before have I been forced into such a dilemma by an indigenous person.
beat?
The other side holds that crazed behemoth in their hands. Once they completely release it from its cage, the first thing this A-level calamity will tear apart is their own fleet, which is the closest to it.
Even if they can eventually suppress it, they will inevitably pay a heavy price.
Do not hit?
Are we just going to stand by and watch this native slip away right under our noses with this priceless "trophy"?
And you want him to take away that incredible technology that can imprison A-level creatures?
If this gets back to the religious sect, where will he put his reputation as a "scholar"?
"What exactly do you want?"
The "scholar" squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth.
"It's very simple." Su Chen interlaced his fingers in front of him, looking confident and composed.
"If you leave now, I can pretend today's events never happened. Consider this beast a gift from me; whether you can take it or not is up to you."
"You're dreaming!"
The adjutant beside the "scholar" couldn't help but roar, "You think you can threaten the great Star-Eating Cult with a mere beast?!"
Su Chen didn't even glance at the adjutant, but stared at the "scholar" and said calmly:
"I'm not threatening you, I'm just stating a fact. It's very hungry right now, and... it seems to really hate the smell of you."
As he spoke, a playful smile appeared on Su Chen's lips.
"Prophet, reduce the power of the seventh stabilizing anchor by another ten percent."
"Buzz—"
The gap in the silver cage widened a little more.
"roar--!!!"
The roar of the Star Destroyer Beast reverberated even more clearly in everyone's soul.
An even more violent surge of energy, like out-of-control artillery fire, swept past the edge of the cult mothership's shield, creating a series of blinding energy ripples and piercing alarm sounds.
"You!" The scholar's face turned ashen instantly.
That madman!
This native is a complete madman!
He actually dared to do it!
He didn't care at all whether he would completely enrage the behemoth; he treated this A-level natural disaster as a turret whose firepower could be adjusted at any time!
For the first time, the "scholar" felt a sense of apprehension towards a "prey".
He began to reassess the current situation.
This indigenous commander is calm, decisive, and ruthless, and his trump cards (the behemoth and the cage technology) are also quite formidable.
A head-on confrontation would absolutely result in both sides suffering heavy losses.
By then, even if we capture this fleet and the behemoth...
The losses he suffered were enough to subject him to severe questioning within the sect.
The scholar's brain is working at lightning speed.
Perhaps... we can try a different approach.
"Okay, very good."
The "scholar" took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger, and forced a fake smile back onto his face:
"Young commander, I admit, you are qualified to sit at this poker table."
"What's your name? Which civilization are you from?"
"My name is Su Chen, and I come from Earth," Su Chen replied calmly.
"Earth Civilization... Su Chen..."
The scholar etched this name and civilization deeply into his mind.
"I'll remember you. Today, I can let you go."
"However," he changed the subject, a barely perceptible hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.
"Our sect is determined to possess this Star Destroyer Beast, and the technology you used. We hope you'll have the same good fortune next time we meet."
This is no longer a threat, but a blatant declaration of war.
"I'm available anytime." Su Chen shrugged nonchalantly.
He knew that he had successfully transformed Earth's civilization from a helpless "prey" into a "rival" that could at least make the other side feel troubled.
Although this opponent is currently very weak and still needs to rely on borrowed "nuclear weapons" to intimidate others.
But at least, he bought the most precious thing for Earth—time.
The "scholar" snorted coldly and said no more.
He gave his fleet an order that he found incredibly humiliating.
"All fleets, retreat ten million kilometers and re-establish the encirclement formation! Once they are gone, prepare to capture the behemoth!"
The Star Devouring Cult's fleet, like the receding tide, slowly retreated, clearing a channel leading to the distance.
Ultimately, they still dared not gamble, dared not gamble that Su Chen would completely release that mad dog at the last moment.
Watching the sect fleet slowly retreat, and then looking at the colossal creature still roaring in its cage.
A cold, knowing smile finally appeared on Su Chen's face.
He used the storm stirred up by the shadows and the unexpected awakening of this natural disaster to force himself onto the chessboard where he could have an equal dialogue with the powerful beings of the Eternal Star level.
Although this is only temporary.
But from this day forward, in this dark universe, Earth's civilization will no longer be a number that can be erased at will.
"Chen Zhou." Su Chen turned his head.
"exist!"
"Set the flight path, we...go home."