Chapter 132 Choices Must Be Made

With Nimer's Celestial Eye opened, he became even more interested in how Li Hao had achieved this level of strength with human power. There must be an unknown secret within his body.

The Nimerian Celestial Eye simply increased the upper limit of the soul, but the problem was obvious: the body couldn't match it. Human bodies were insufficient. Silicon-based bodies had the strength, but they would inexplicably collapse at some point. So, using human genes as a fusion agent, not only for these five test subjects, but a large number of experiments showed that the strength of the human soul played a crucial role in this process. For example, Romero was quite good, enduring two rounds of modifications, which others couldn't withstand. Polina was already secretly increasing the modification dosage for Fan Leivitt. Fan Leivitt was the strongest of the five and performing reasonably well. The others were having some minor issues, but they needed to continue fighting. Before humanity discovered his purpose, he needed to complete his goal as soon as possible.

Of course, the most important was Romero. After Fan Leivitt and the others completed data accumulation, Romero would undergo the final test, and then it would be his moment to become complete.

"Do you want me to lead the operation? That would give us a better chance," Romero said.

"No need to rush. Even with Li Hao, it won't be easy to defeat them. Let's sit back and watch the tigers fight. Once we find Li Hao's weakness, you can make your move and have a good chat with him!" Nangong Yuhang said with a smile.

Romero remained expressionless, showing no emotion.

Nangong Yuhang knew that Romero had a complex attitude towards Li Hao. Martians admired the strong, but were also angry at their own experiences. It was precisely this that made Romero so powerful. Without the obsession for revenge, he wouldn't have been able to survive the second round of modifications. This was an unexpected delight, especially at this crucial moment, when he needed power.

He was already impatient, capturing Li Hao's secret would definitely allow him to advance further.

Five Earth days had passed since the last attack. If it weren't for the vast fleet in space and the densely packed giant insect swarms on Kepler, one would have thought they were on vacation.

The fleet appeared relaxed on the outside but was tense on the inside. Other fleets had conducted strict searches and found no traces of giant insects attaching to the warships. This meant that the giant insects were only stationed in the Fifth Fleet. Other fleets had approached the Fifth Fleet during this time, and a large number of mobile suits were on standby.

As the Fifth Fleet entered full combat readiness, they observed that the life activity of the floating giant insects on the surface of the warships had intensified. This was a sign that a spatial channel was about to open.

There were over a thousand places where attachments with life activity were detected, but only a hundred or so had complete and stable activation capabilities. Fan Leivitt and the other four must appear at these hundred or so activation points, which were now all under surveillance, waiting for the fish to take the bait.

More than a thousand mobile suit pilots were participating in this mission, drawn from the best warriors in the entire fleet, divided into five hunting teams. Due to the size and agility of the Transcendants, ordinary soldiers were of little use.

Chao Qinglong and O'Fei led one team, responsible for the main attack. To entangle the Transcendants, they needed sufficient Golden Zone resistance and the continuous consumption of Overlord Body. Snipers were equipped, all using armor-piercing rounds and coated with special toxins that interfered with silicon-based life. The snipers' main role was to provide support. This was the first combat circle. The outer perimeter was equipped with dozens of soldiers to intercept, forming an interception circle, and another hundred or so soldiers formed the third line of defense.

Maxis and An Luo led the second team, Basta and Dumela led the third team, and Leica and Pegulosa led the fourth team.

Wuzang, Zuo Xiaotang, Milner, Zhou Nayi, and others, basically all the strongest warriors from the S-League and the major fleets were used. They formed an iron barrel formation, waiting for the enemy to arrive.

Finally, those floating giant insects began to deform. A large bulge appeared on the surface of the warship, then opened its mouth. Accompanied by dark spatial fluctuations, Cang Gongtian appeared, followed by the roars of Sa Wutian, Luo Dongsheng, and Sabison, and the dazzling entrance of Fan Leivitt.

They didn't intend to hide their whereabouts. The first attack had given them too much confidence. As soon as they appeared, they began destroying the warship's hatches. With the cover of laser cannons, the mobile suits immediately rushed forward according to the plan.

Maxis and An Luo Dan's second team targeted Sa Wutian, Chao Qinglong and O'Fei's first team surrounded Luo Dongsheng, Basta and Dumela's third team dealt with Sabison, and Leica and Pegulosa faced Cang Gongtian.

Li Hao targeted Fan Leivitt because he wanted to capture him alive. Fan Leivitt wasn't in a hurry. He sensed the situation. To be honest, these ants were quite resourceful, but they actually thought they could rely on numbers.

"Just you?" Fan Leivitt said with a smile, not anxious or worried.

Li Hao piloted the Black Night Saber, hovering in the air. "A defeated opponent like you doesn't need so many people, right?" Strangely, Fan Leivitt wasn't angry. He even found it a bit funny. Li Hao, trying to act tough, was like a clown. He understood why he used to get angry, it was because he was weak, because he cared. But now, at this level, a new life form, closer to a god, he didn't care so much.

Looking at the Black Night Saber in front of him, Fan Leivitt swung the K23 silver spear in his hand. "Li Hao, I'll give you one last chance. Join us. Don't you realize this is a chance for a new beginning? Look at what you are now, just cannon fodder. What can you gain? Open up your perspective, break free, and let's build a new world together!"

Li Hao observed the surrounding battle situation. The other Transcendants weren't as strong. Chao Qinglong and the others' strategy was clear: don't fight head-on, just take turns to exhaust them. These monsters seemed to have endless power, but they also needed to consume energy. From the first encounter, there were obvious signs of weakening later on, and each time they were injured and repaired, their function and combat power would weaken slightly. Moreover, this time they had prepared viruses targeting the silicon-based structure, which had a certain effect on the giant insects, even if it was discounted, it would make them uncomfortable. They also gathered the most elite mobile suit pilots. Li Hao had a clear assessment of both sides' strengths. It was difficult, but they had an advantage. Sa Wutian and the others had gained strong power, but they hadn't gained matching intelligence. They were still using it recklessly, and due to their powerful physical condition, they had lost the caution they had as humans.

The strongest was Fan Leivitt, but he would deal with him.

"Fan Leivitt, I have a question. How could you submit to Nangong Yuhang?" Li Hao said. "That's not your style."

Fan Leivitt's handsome face twisted slightly. The word 'submit' stung a bit. "Li Hao, do you think such tricks are useful?"

"No, I really want to ask. I'm definitely interested in power, but I don't want to be Nangong Yuhang's dog!"

"Bullshit!" Fan Leivitt roared, crystal light flashing, and the Black Night Saber was blasted back several meters. "On the road to becoming a god, there must be sacrifices and付出. What is Nangong Yuhang? He is also a servant of the gods. We are all the same. When the gods descend, all life must submit. We are the pioneers. Who is the master and who is the dog is not yet certain!"

"You have a mental problem, right? Where are these gods? Where are they?" Li Hao immediately asked.

Fan Leivitt smiled and suddenly made a face. "...I won't tell you!"

Li Hao was speechless. "If you don't accept a toast, you'll be forced to drink a forfeit!"

Golden Zone fully opened, golden light shining in space, and tyrannical power burning fiercely. Fan Leivitt didn't care. The power that once made him tremble, even unable to face directly, he could now face calmly. He had become stronger, truly strong. Although he had suffered some humiliation, it was all worth it.

The K23 crystal on his chest bloomed with a dazzling blue light, and Fan Leivitt's Golden Zone also burst forth, two terrifying forces intertwined like a space tornado.

In the fleet command center, everyone was watching this battle. Markam and the others were really nervous, especially since Li Hao was challenging Fan Leivitt one-on-one. This "confidence" was a bit too much.

Not only was the command center of the space fortress watching, but also the major combat warships that were on standby. In order to prevent encountering similar Transcendants in future battles, everyone needed to understand the Transcendants' combat methods and power. This didn't need to be concealed, it couldn't be concealed. This was what every warrior and commander had to face. Failure would definitely affect morale, but it was also something they needed to face directly.

Maxis, Chao Qinglong, Basta, and the others were already the ceiling of human warriors. Under such tactical arrangements, they were still very passive. The main reason was that in the case of similar power, the Transcendants' flexibility and frequency were too high. Only with the cooperation and interference of snipers could they be barely contained. However, it could be seen that Sa Wutian and the others didn't intend to retreat. They had been chasing everyone and actively attacking. They also had a mission this time, to capture a few humans and bring them back. Gathering all the needed "sheep" in one place saved them the trouble of searching.

The main battlefield was the battle between Li Hao and Fan Leivitt. If Malone and the others didn't understand Li Hao's personality, they would have suspected that he was still trying to be a hero at this time. Fan Leivitt was the most powerful of the Transcendant monsters. With the direct stimulation of the K23 crystal, the lines on Fan Leivitt's entire body seemed to come alive, and the crystal on his forehead also linked up, like a deity.

The Black Night Saber was larger in size, but it didn't have any advantage in momentum. However, Fan Leivitt in the battle felt a strange feeling. The opponent's power had completely exceeded that of the S-League, and was still improving. The key was that in the confrontation...it was actually not weaker than his power???

A human?

Fan Leivitt attacked, instantly arriving at the side of the Black Night Saber, thrusting his spear, completely beyond the level of a living being.

(End of this chapter)