Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 1376 - 1342: Kumo

The "Stargate" within the "Boundary Pearl" Life Space still maintains its invasive state against the targeted space. As Chen Fei boldly deploys resources to counter the invasion from the "Sagali" civilization, he transforms passivity into initiative, effectively turning the tables with a strategic finesse.

The true decisive battle is not due yet; Chen Fei's accumulated resources are insufficient to obliterate the entire "Sagali" civilization in one strike. The approach is to gradually infiltrate, weakening the opponent step by step, with the most ideal result being left for successors to resolve.

If luck is on his side, using three to five generations of repeated encroachment might completely reverse the power dynamics between the "Sagali" civilization and the Blue Star Civilization.

Having prepared for only one or two years, Chen Fei dreams of defeating the "Sagali" civilization, which has a foundation forged over at least ten thousand years; it is truly wishful thinking.

During a rare moment of leisure, Old Party begins training the newly joined Theodore.

This individual seems to have resigned to his fate. Caught in danger, remaining untrained means death; training might offer a chance to survive.

Both being Earth Element Warriors, Dang Wei Jun's guidance perfectly aligns with Theodore's needs. Whether in the application of Battle Qi or in combat experience, he can "fast-track" Theodore's actual combat skills, turning them into more than just a facade.

After waiting for half a day, finally, someone arrives.

A wrinkled elder, supported by two young individuals, arrives at the hiding place of the rescue team, leaning on a rattan stick.

This is a concealed cavern, with vines and massive leaves draping over the entrance. Even peeling away the surface layer reveals a hidden haven below.

"You all, are not late."

The elder chooses to speak instead of using spiritual power waves to transmit his thoughts, as he sits cross-legged on the ground.

Both Chen Fei and the various Intelligent Species within the rescue team from Cangqiong Star can understand him.

The Barbarian Tribe leader, Huo Men, directly asks, "Where is the 'Lord of the Sky'?"

Because the Lord of the Sky was trapped here, the Silan Dynasty had no choice but to reluctantly dispatch a second rescue team.

"Your promise, lift 'Sagali's' blockade on my race!"

Unexpectedly, the elder proposes a demand not part of the original plan.

"This isn't within our negotiation scope. According to the agreement, that's a matter for after rescuing the 'Lord of the Sky,' not now!"

Huo Men lets out a cold snort, aware that the situation has changed.

These enslaved races evidently have too many demands.

The elder remains unmoved, saying, "Previously, we sought something; now, you seek something!"

The scenario has shifted, resulting in the Cangqiong Star Civilization losing some initiative due to the failure of the 'Lord of the Sky' party, allowing the enslaved races to seize the opportunity.

No fools exist in this world; everyone holds tightly onto benefits once seen.

These enslaved races are dominated by the "Sagali" civilization, not due to folly, but because they are overpowered.

"Can you assure that there will be no extra demands?"

At this moment, Chen Fei speaks up.

The other members of the rescue team gaze at him with confusion, unsure of the authority of this newcomer.

The Barbarian Tribe leader, Huo Men, though somewhat thoughtful, remains silent. Evidently, he knows more about Chen Fei's intelligence, indicative of a leader's authority.

"Assure! Now, proof!"

The elder extends his withered hand, staring intently at Chen Fei.

"Alright!"

Suddenly, beside Chen Fei, a female figure appears, holding an infant.

"Ah?!"

The female, startled at her sudden appearance elsewhere, somewhat reassures herself upon seeing Chen Fei, hurriedly hiding behind him, warily watching others, and making a snarling expression to protect her child.

"This, this is..." The elder's gaze shifts from Chen Fei to the female's arms, where a powerful wave of spiritual power emanates, conveying a clear consciousness.

"Chu's offspring! Haven't seen in a long time."

"Please, please let me see." The elder arduously stands, inching towards Chen Fei.

"You may!"

Chen Fei turns and takes the babbling infant from the female, extending him toward the enslaved race elder.

The females residing under the "Life Tree" have already regarded Chen Fei as their master and do not resist their children being taken by him. However, their attitude is drastically different toward others; immediately distressed, they make threatening gestures trying to reclaim their child.

Chen Fei gently pressed its bare head, holding it in place.

The elder discarded the rattan stick at hand, raised the child high with both hands, and exclaimed, "Fresh, tender, male, vitality, this child is Chu's hope, Chu's future."

"You don't seem to belong to the same species?"

Chen Fei always heard them mention Chu, and their appearance seemed slightly different from the female of the enslaved race he had adopted.

The elder and the two young people had natural patterns on their skin, whereas the child and the female did not.

"We are Kumo."

The elder looked pitifully at the child before carefully handing it back. But before it reached Chen Fei's hands, it was impatiently grabbed by the nearby female, who cast a fierce glare at the elder while growling threateningly.

These adult females regarded the child as more important than their own lives, caring for it in shifts day and night, hardly allowing it out of their sight, except for medical checkups and Chen Fei's presence; they wouldn't let anyone else touch it.

Even the medical personnel were only allowed to approach due to Chen Fei's authorization.

The elder was indifferent. He never glanced at the Chu female, and the two young people also ignored her. Like them, she was part of the enslaved race whose reproductive abilities the Parasitic Species had locked. Without cloning, they would soon perish.

"How many enslaved species are there under 'Sagali'?"

Chen Fei waved his hand, and the female holding the child disappeared from the spot, transported back to the "Boundary Pearl" Life Space beneath the "Life Tree." Despite being an Intelligent Species, they did not resist Chen Fei's spiritual power.

So far, besides Chu, another enslaved race, Kumo, had appeared, suggesting there was more than one species.

"One 20, two 20s, three 20s, hmm, about seventeen 20s, all humanoid races."

Upon seeing the Chu child, the elder from the enslaved Kumo species appeared much relaxed.

A base 20 system, huh? Totaling 340 enslaved species was rather easy to calculate.

The 'Sagali' are humanoid beings themselves, choosing enslaved entities of similar forms. Unfortunately, Intelligent Species that are not humanoid might not be so lucky, either completely annihilated or wholly stripped of intelligence, falling to become part of the monstrous army used to invade other Intelligent Species civilizations.

The Kumo elder suddenly prostrated before Chen Fei, pleading wistfully, "Please grant us a glimmer of hope."

"It's simple. Give me your blood, just a little, preferably different types—the blood of different individuals. I need diversity."

The reproductive restrictions imposed by the 'Sagali' civilization on the enslaved species were but a small task for Chen Fei, who possessed the 'Life Tree.' Moreover, there was more than one method to lift them, including genetic editing, mutation, and hybridization. Though Blue Star Civilization's biological technology wasn't as advanced as 'Sagali's,' it had found the right direction. It merely lacked the means, a means now supplied by the 'Life Tree,' which was akin to a panacea.

Without hesitation, the two young Kumo cut open their arms with their fingertips, allowing the purple blood to gush.

"Just a little is enough!"

Chen Fei retrieved two test tube bottles from the "Spatial Branding," passing them over to collect some blood, then tossed them into the "Boundary Pearl" Life Space.

The "Life Tree" quickly yielded results—both samples in the test tubes came from the same clone species, with identical genetic information.

"Are there no others?"

Chen Fei lowered his head to look at the elder still prostrated, noticing he had lost vitality, his body gradually cooling down and stiffening.

Dead?

He was already nearing the end of his lifespan, and coupled with intense emotional upheaval, he couldn't bear it and thus passed away.

"Wait!"

The two young Kumo exchanged a glance, lifted the deceased elder, and left the cavern where the rescue team was situated.

Inside the Kumo Settlement lay a small "Seed Nest," no more than ten meters in diameter and depth. The body would be decomposed there, while new Kumo individuals would be born—one life lost, one gained, never increasing.

An hour later, one of the young Kumo returned with more blood samples, but unfortunately, they all came from the same clone species.

Chen Fei gave them two half-meter-in-diameter "fruits," each containing a male and a female with complete reproductive organs and abilities, set to naturally hatch and be born in hours. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Upon receiving the two "fruits," all members of the Kumo Settlement personally witnessed the emergence of new individuals freed from reproductive restrictions. Except for a few staying behind to care for the newborns, the others dispersed in all directions.

Chen Fei's spiritual power expanded wholly, identifying dozens more settlements of enslaved species. The departing Kumo members headed toward those settlements.

Regrettably, the "Lord of the Sky" was not within his spiritual power's coverage; otherwise, there would have been no need to rely on these native enslaved species—he would have directly acted.

"Why haven't those guys responded yet? Is it because that old man's death?"

The rescue team's members were puzzled, feeling like they had been forgotten by the enslaved species. Had they reneged after bargaining?

After interacting with the Kumo Settlement of enslaved species, Chen Fei became the backbone of the rescue team. After all, no one else had his ability to hold sway over the enslaved species.