Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 789: Section 784 - Out of Stock Again

Luckily, the Pure Light Sparrow, a weak Magical Beast Sparrow which is harmless to humans and animals and lives in peace with the world, sometimes even ending up as the cheap ingredient for roasted bird skewers. If it had any other intentions, perhaps the Cangqiong Star Civilization wouldn't even have to deal with the Extraterrestrial Races 'Sagali'.

The triage doctor was startled and then exclaimed in surprise.

Since when did Magical Beasts advance in rank so easily!

And it was even a rare case of collective advancement.

"The Magical Beast Crystal Core is gone!"

Chen Fei glanced at the small residue that turned to fine ash with a gust of wind.

The advancement of the Pure Light Sparrows was not without cost; they sacrificed a Third-Rank Human Order Light Element Crystal Core on the spot, and in such a short time, it was gone.

Once Crystal Cores, which depend on a certain energy structure to maintain their physical existence, are drained of Elemental Energy, they crumble instantly, unable to maintain their original physical form.

Not only the Magical Beast Crystal Cores generated within biological bodies but also high-purity natural minerals like Demon Crystals derived from earth veins behave the same way. This form of energy is similar to a relatively stable special force field; once the energy is lost, the field dissipates, leaving behind mineral substances of complex composition.

There have been attempts to artificially synthesize Magical Beast Crystal Cores and mineral Demon Crystals through technological means, but their energy density and cost-effectiveness are far inferior to the mature storage material, Crystalline Blocks, and another form of energy, Crystal Energy, which is on par with Elemental Energy in terms of energy levels. Therefore, exploration in this area often ceases prematurely, limited to teaching and theoretical research, without the conditions and demand for industrial mass production.

"It's over!"

"It's already used up so quickly?"

"These little birds sure consume a lot!"

"Didn't you see all those spells?"

The scene once again became steeped in gloom, and the life-saving Healing Spells could run out at any moment, resulting in deaths.

Light-element Magical Beast Crystal Cores were always consumables, and their depletion was expected. To avoid troubling others, Assistant Lu Shang took the initiative once more.

However, this time, he wasn't so lucky. The military also suffered casualties while clearing the districts, and with the need to treat civilians as well, the limited Healing Spellcasters and Pure Light Sparrows alike were overwhelmed with work. Not only Light-element Demon Crystals but also magic potions were in urgent demand, mainly due to hasty operations and unpreparedness.

Although more supplies would continue to arrive, the injured couldn't wait. Every hospital was racing against time to snatch lives from the Grim Reaper.

"Supplies are too tight, completely unavailable. What should we do? Let me think, let me think..."

After several phone calls, Lu Shang hit a wall repeatedly. Frowning, he paced back and forth on the spot. Although it was not his official duty, the welfare of the people wasn't something he could simply brush off with a few words.

Chen Fei spread his hands, saying, "There's no need to make it so complicated. Just a shot of the Supernatural Ability Suppressant antidote, and everything will be available!"

"Spatial Branding" was currently sealed and could not be activated. Now, he could kill, but not save people, and was helpless in the current situation.

If only there was a suitable Magic Array and the technical capability to adjust it, then the existing Crystal Energy and Electric Energy could be converted into free, highly active Light Elemental Energy to temporarily serve as Crystal Cores or Demon Crystals.

"An antidote? It's not that easy—it's a controlled substance. Not to mention me, even the Director would have to personally submit an application, then pass it through several layers of approval, and finally get a signature from the boss of the economic zone. Moreover, even if you regain your Special Ability, what can you do with it? No, wait, are you talking about the alchemical storage artifact, and is it even bound by spiritual power? What's inside, other than the 'Dragon Slayer Missile'?"

Assistant Lu Shang had an impressive ability to associate ideas, guessing a lot from Chen Fei's words. Although he wasn't completely accurate, he was very close to the truth.

Using a Space System Alchemy Storage Device requires the expenditure of spiritual power, which is often insufficient in ordinary people. Moreover, the Supernatural Ability Suppressant inhibits not only supernatural abilities but also spiritual power, as among the supernatural power users, the Psychic Series is also a significant subgroup.

"A Third-Rank Earth Order Light-element Magical Beast Crystal Core, battlefield hospital, medical drugs, magic potions, there's a lot of stuff!"

Chen Fei highlighted the key points. After all, the supplies prepared by the boss were so abundant that it required "Spatial Branding" to accommodate them all. Thankfully, the storage space obtained at such a great cost was large enough, or else the boss and the ability users who made sacrifices would have a lot to complain about.

Everyone who was eavesdropping on the conversation was stunned.

Just a Third-Rank Earth Order Light-element Magical Beast Crystal Core could completely resolve most of the current consumption.

"Are you gearing up for a war?"

"Even within the First Sovereign's own territory, there is no need for these supplies, let alone in any corner of Blue Star."

As a member of the rapid response center, Assistant Lu Shang didn't have access to as much information as his boss, Director Qian, but he had heard snippets. Yet hearing it from Chen Fei's mouth was unexpectedly startling.

"The business I undertook on Cangqiong Star is war!"

Chen Fei was not lying. Whether it was confronting two legions of the Rebel Army head-on in Nandu City, or the movements in the southern continent where mercenary corps of over a thousand people targeted Parasitic Species, these were all military operations on the level of wars.

That's why the airship battle group that emerged was a true war machine. The homeland knew vaguely about it, but for fear of releasing something that should not be seen by the citizens, they administered a supernatural ability suppressant to him, sealed his special ability, and then confiscated the "Space System Alchemy Storage Device," ensuring absolute safety.

"Have military contractors successfully expanded their business to Cangqiong Star?"

With an overabundance of military might, the First Sovereign of Blue Star was already grateful for not bullying others; thus, there was little room for military contractors to operate. However, Assistant Lu Shang did have a fair understanding of the industry.

"How could that be possible? It was entirely a twist of fate!"

Chen Fei shook his head. Mercenaries and guilds on Cangqiong Star were already wary of Blue Star's military contractors!

This kind of predatory behavior had occurred before, and the result had always been the same: the outsiders were lured into a trap and annihilated without a single survivor left, cleanly wiped out. Mercenaries were never courteous with outsiders, and their blows were mercilessly lethal.

The reason the mercenaries in Sun Domain City did not deal Chen Fei a dirty blow was partly due to his generosity as a major sponsor—they might dislike fellow military contractors from Blue Star, but they definitely liked Star Yuan. On the other hand, they were also wary of his connections with the southern war zone of the Tessa Empire Restoration Army. Moreover, when they observed how he moved through the newly occupied territories of the Dynastic Rebel Army with ease, even a fool would understand that such figures, capable of navigating the situation to their advantage, were absolutely not to be trifiled with.

White Phoenix A, who had been intently observing the Pure Light Sparrows on the table, suddenly said, "These little birds seem to be able to hold on!"

It had been observing the self-sustaining operations of these Pure Light Sparrows for quite some time with great interest.

"What's the situation?"

Assistant Lu Shang was not a power user, so he relied completely on the judgment of the Magical Beast Double-Headed White Wind Crane regarding the Pure Light Sparrows. Whatever it said, he took at face value—there was nothing much to deceive about a flock of harmless little birds. Even if they were up against a Human Order second rank, it wouldn't pose much of a challenge, let alone against someone of the sixth or seventh rank.

"The linked Light Element casting between the Pure Light Sparrows can be maintained for quite a while even at the first rank. Now that they have collectively advanced to the second rank, there might be a certain balance point. If the released spells do not go beyond the second rank, it would preserve this balance. This method of casting is truly intriguing with a lot of research value."

The two heads of the Double-Headed White Wind Crane examined the flock of Pure Light Sparrows on the table from different angles, their eyes nearly glowing with enthusiasm.

Despite having drained a Human Order third rank Magical Beast Crystal Core and reduced it to dust, the light on the Pure Light Sparrows glowed in waves, suggesting a sense of unending continuity. freёnovelkiss.com

Light Elemental Energy, most of the time, is characterized by its gentle and stable nature. The spells of various ranks within the Human Order are relatively lower compared to other Elemental Systems, and their sustainability is naturally lengthy. Now combined with this special casting technique, they could continuously release low-rank healing spells as if the energy was free.

Hearing the Double-Headed White Wind Crane's remarks, the triage doctors who cooperated with Xiao Jiu immediately made adjustments, choosing first-rank "Light Healing Technique" as much as possible while minimizing the use of the second-rank "Light of Redemption." They completely abandoned the fourth-rank "Whispers of Life," redirecting patients with such severe injuries directly to the resuscitation rooms.

After all, resources were limited, and they couldn't allow the Pure Light Sparrows to deplete all their magic power.

After pondering for a while, Assistant Lu Shang suddenly had a bold idea.

"Is it possible to bring over some more Pure Light Sparrows? The more, the better?"

Unexpectedly, the Magical Beast doctor Double-Headed White Wind Crane nodded, and one head agreed, saying, "Theoretically, it's feasible. The key lies in Xiao Jiu."

With Xiao Jiu, the value of this flock of Pure Light Sparrows was entirely different.

But its other head said, "Where are we going to find them? There aren't many Pure Light Sparrows on Blue Star, and the ones that are local should all be here already, right?"

As the elder brother of the Magical Beast Sparrows, White Phoenix certainly knew the distribution of Pure Light Sparrows within the First Sovereign's territory. Combining the numbers might not even yield three hundred in total, mostly because management was lax during the initial exchange between the two civilized planets, which allowed these little birds and other creatures to accidentally come to Blue Star. In the decades that followed, they gathered in small, scattered groups, forming small clans that barely managed to sustain their population.

"By the time the other Pure Light Sparrows arrive, the military's supplies should also be delivered."

Chen Fei didn't think it was a good idea, even if it was theoretically possible.

If this were on Cangqiong Star, a single cry from Xiao Jiu could summon a million Pure Light Sparrows—demolishing buildings or slaughtering dragons at will. If they collectively released large-scale healing spells en masse, they might even sanitize the ground like a carpet bombing. They might even revive the dead.