Chapter 123: A Terrifying Conjecture II

"Brother, you must not be reckless. Setting aside the vast distance between the Fairy Empire and our War Wolf Empire, the interstellar teleportation alone would take a full three months, costing 100,000 War Wolf Credits per trip. Furthermore, do you even know what the 'Phantom Goddess Palace' is? In the Fairy Empire, it is the most sacred and noble place of all. Not to mention an outsider like you, even the nobles of the empire are forbidden from approaching it. Because every Empress in history has hailed from that place, they reject the presence of all men."

Le Kai’s jaw dropped in surprise: "Why?"

"Because Empress Wuhua spent her life wandering and died in solitude, she established a rule: those in the 'Phantom Goddess Palace' must remain pious and pure, allowing no desecration. To them, men are the most vile and lowly existences in the world, and thus forbidden from drawing near. If anyone insists on approaching, even a ruler of a nation would be executed without mercy."

Le Kai’s forehead creased with dark lines: "That Empress Wuhua is truly something. Just because she wasn't loved, she had to set such a rule and harm her own descendants—it’s absurd. If that’s the case, the 'Phantom Goddess Palace' certainly shouldn't be trifled with. Perhaps some of their people were among those who hunted my mother down." Le Kai was sharp and instantly grasped the crux of the matter: "It must be that my father and mother were together, violating their rules, which is why they were pursued relentlessly. This 'Phantom Goddess Palace' is no good either. If I succeed in my cultivation one day, I will definitely make them change this ridiculous, nonsensical rule."

Xianxian didn't know whether to laugh or cry. To expect the Fairy Empire—the second most powerful force in the universe—to change a rule that had been passed down for untold ages was something not even a Galactic Overlord would dare to say.

"It seems that your innate ability, brother, was not a coincidence, but a gift from your mother. You must cherish it well. Fortunately, the 'Unified Secret Canon' contains detailed cultivation methods. If you follow the steps, you will eventually reach the realm of great success. It is said that no man has ever successfully cultivated the 'Phantom Goddess Art.' It appears you are truly a genius, little brother."

Le Kai chuckled: "I don't think so. I suspect my success has to do with an exotic fruit I ate as a child. According to my professor, it was a peerless spiritual medicine capable of stimulating psychic mutation. Unfortunately, I haven't found any mention of it in the records left behind by my mentor, the Alchemy Fanatic."

Xianxian said, "That must have been the result of the two combined. You must not miss such a rare opportunity. Our War Wolf Empire emphasizes physical cultivation, and psychic power has always been our weakness. Firstly, our constitution limits us to physical training, and secondly, psychic cultivation techniques are extremely precious. Even in the Fairy Empire, they are regarded as absolute secrets, only passed down to the closest of kin."

Le Kai nodded: "Don't worry, I won't let my mother down!"

He clenched his fists in secret. One day, he would make those who hurt his father and mother pay a heavy price.

While still suffering from the aftereffects of his ordeal and unable to move, Le Kai began to study the so-called "Phantom Goddess Art." The more he read, the more shocked and excited he became.

The Phantom Goddess Art consists of nine layers. Like other contents in the Unified Secret Canon, it requires psychic power to perceive, and for now, only the first three layers were visible.

The first layer, the initial stage, is called "Truth-Peering." Used in conjunction with psychic power, it can perfectly capture shifts in energy flow and locate an opponent's physical weaknesses.

The second layer: "Spirit-Absorption."

The description of this layer was truly shocking. It involves deriving two additional psychic origin points from the primary one located at the ancestral aperture. By utilizing these psychic points—specifically a certain spot within the pupils—and following a special operational method, one generates a vortex-like air current. At the stage of great success, it can even forcibly seize an enemy's consciousness. It is extremely potent and mysterious. In the early stages, it possesses a terrifying ability: the absorption of psychic power!

Le Kai felt a jolt. A familiar image suddenly flashed in his mind. Back then, while he was in a state of berserk rage, a massive suction force seemed to emanate from his eyes. He had only looked at Sang Qing once, and the man had been left soulless and dazed. Could this be "Spirit-Absorption"?

He had heard that psychic power could be cultivated, but he never imagined it could be forcibly extracted. This was truly terrifying.

The third layer: Using immense psychic power to develop the psychic origin into a virtual world, capable of swallowing mountains and rivers.

Le Kai swallowed hard. He had never expected that a psychic secret technique would be far more formidable than physical cultivation—it was a weapon that could kill without leaving a trace.

Each layer is divided into three stages: Entry, Subtle Awareness, and Hall of Mastery.

According to the text, Le Kai was currently at the entry stage of the second layer. He could not yet absorb others' psychic power at will. For one, psychic energy is ethereal and formless; for another, any warrior, even without specific training, has a relatively cohesive psychic presence. Extracting it from an opponent's mind is no easy feat. It was only when Sang Qing’s consciousness was on the verge of collapse that Le Kai had been able to drain it.

However, now that he knew the secret technique, he could accelerate his progress through meditation or by filtering the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, which was much faster than natural growth.

Having a clear direction for cultivation brought unimaginable benefits to Le Kai. The effects of his instinctive usage had already been astonishing; if he were to cultivate it intentionally…

At that moment, Le Kai’s self-confidence reached its peak.

However, as the scene of absorbing Sang Qing's psychic power flashed through his mind, Le Kai also recalled the terrifying middle-aged man on the big screen. Even though it was just a screen and he did not know how many light-years separated them, the elder had still made Le Kai, even in his berserk state, feel a surge of fear. Looking at his furious expression and his appearance…

"He is Sang Qing’s relative!" Le Kai exclaimed.

Xianxian said, "That man is named Sang Xing, the deputy leader of the 'Blood Fiend Mercenary Group.' He is stationed on Li Chen Star and is a close friend of the Li family head. His methods are heaven-defying, and his strength is said to be formidable. What I know is merely surface-level information; these people do not reveal their true capabilities."

Le Kai frowned deeply: "Then, sister, what is your estimate of Sang Xing’s strength?"

Xianxian thought for a moment: "Based on the strength of the Blood Fiend members, Sang Xing’s power is unfathomable. He is at least a two-star level, possibly even three-star. After all, Sang Xing keeps a low profile and is very calculating."

"Two-star or higher means at least 100,000 Anke of physical strength and a spirit power realm where the point has condensed into a pill!" Le Kai said in shock, a sense of intense unease rising in his heart: "Sang Xing locked eyes with me at that moment. This man is absolutely a ruthless person who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. If he seeks revenge, I fear the entire Azure Star will be annihilated."

"Don't worry, brother. I checked the files. According to the plan, Sang Qing should have left Azure Star months ago to carry out a mission on a secret planet. For some reason, Sang Qing hid his information from the outside world. Now, Sang Xing likely believes his son is on a different planet. Besides, I anticipated this issue and hacked their system to alter the flight logs. At the very least, Azure Star is safe for now."

Xianxian said proudly; for her, this was a trivial matter not worth mentioning. Seeing Le Kai’s surprised expression made her happier than any reward.

Le Kai suddenly remembered something and said: "I know why Sang Qing was there. When I first absorbed his psychic power, I seemed to hear his consciousness mentioning something about a treasure. Sang Qing must have hidden his whereabouts from his father to stay on Azure Star for over half a year for this treasure. I just don't know if I destroyed it when I lost control. Ugh, it’s so frustrating."

Xianxian smiled: "When you wake up, we can go and see. Furthermore, for the sake of safety, we must completely wipe away any evidence that Sang Qing ever existed here. Otherwise, it will bring disaster to the people of this planet. To vent his rage, Sang Xing would not hesitate to destroy a planet."

Le Kai said: "Sister thinks of everything. Once I examine Sang Qing’s body, I’ll burn it to ashes. However, Sang Qing mentioned he was invited by Xi Tianfeng. Xi Tianfeng knows this perfectly well. If he tips off Sang Xing, wouldn't that be terrible?"

Xianxian replied: "That is unlikely. Xi Tianfeng is a cunning old fox who understands the ways of the world. After such an incident, he would avoid it like the plague; why would he invite trouble upon himself? If Sang Xing knew that the death of his only beloved son was due to Xi Tianfeng’s employment, given his vindictive and sinister nature, would he let this indirect killer go? I fear not only would Xi Tianfeng die, but the entire Xi family would suffer immeasurable losses, perhaps even total annihilation."

Le Kai was startled: "Is it that serious?"

"Of course. In the eyes of those in power, ordinary people are as insignificant as ants. For the sake of their own interests, they wouldn't care about destroying billions, let alone the wrath of the heavens or the grievances of the people."

Le Kai was silent for a moment before saying: "I have recovered enough. Let me go out and handle this."

At this moment, there were seven members of the Gun God’s group left, plus the Lanbo Wu siblings, totaling ten people who had been sitting in silence for most of the day. Through their exchange, everyone realized the severity of the incident. If nothing else, the name "Blood Fiend Mercenary Squad" alone was enough to make them lose their appetites and their sleep. Members of the Blue Shark team, who spent their lives on space missions, were well-acquainted with this name. The various atrocities of the Blood Fiend Mercenary Group were deeply ingrained in the public consciousness. If they knew that they were involved in this, they would likely have nowhere left to hide in the vast world. The Blood Fiend’s approach to enemies was extreme to the point of madness. It was precisely for this reason that they had almost no enemies on Li Chen Star—all their enemies had been killed, and even the nine generations of their families had been exterminated. Their brutal methods were worthy of the name "Blood Fiend."

Such a powerful and vicious organization was enough to make anyone’s face pale and their sleep restless at the mere mention of them.