Super God: I simulated the heavens and was broadcast live in public

Chapter 296 Taking Xiao Li Hostage
Rose sneered and sheathed her dagger: "Appreciation? I'm afraid it's more like fear."

Tell me, what are the conditions for cooperation?

Her silver-blue energy flickered at her fingertips, ready to launch an attack at any moment.

"It's very simple."

Xiao Li pulled out a map from his pocket and unfolded it. Several huge energy reaction points were marked on it in blood. "Morgana has deployed a new type of void weapon on North Star. Once activated, the area within a thousand miles will be reduced to nothingness."

Lord Yunming hopes the three of you can assist us in destroying the weapon's core.

Lena leaned closer to the map and suddenly scoffed, "With this? You think we're three-year-olds? Do you think Morgana's lair is so easy to break into?"

Her finger slammed heavily onto the map, and flames burned charred marks along her fingertip.

Xiao Li calmly put the map away: "Of course, I'm not suggesting you launch a frontal assault."

Lord Yunming has already figured out the weapon's energy transmission route. All we need to do is cut off the main power supply, and then our people can infiltrate and destroy the core."

His voice stopped abruptly as Zhao Xin's spear was pressed against his chest.

"Commander Xiao,"

Zhao Xin's voice was as cold as iron, "Empty words won't impress me."

How do I know this isn't a trap?

With a slight flick of his wrist, the tip of his spear crackled with electricity, sparking against Xiao Li's armor.

Xiao Li suddenly burst into laughter, the sound of which made the air buzz: "Commander Zhao is indeed cautious."

How about this? I'll stay here as a hostage, and Lord Yunming will personally lead the operation.

"Let me go back after the mission is complete."

As he spoke, he unfastened the token from his waist and tossed it to Zhao Xin; the token bore the character "暗" (dark).

The characters glowed with a faint purple light.

Rose suddenly spoke up: "Will Yunming go in person?"

Her eyes deepened as she recalled the time she fought alongside Yunming and how he burned his life force.

"good."

Xiao Li looked directly at Qiangwei and said, "The master said that this operation is extraordinary and he must be in charge."

and"

A meaningful smile appeared on his lips. "The master also said that he hopes Miss Rose can fight alongside him."

Lena was about to object when Zhao Xin withdrew his spear: "I agree."

But if I discover any wrongdoing on your part, Commander Xiao, you should know the consequences.

He gripped the token tightly in his hand, the textured surface of the metal burning hot in his palm.

Xiao Li clasped his hands in a salute: "Commander Zhao, rest assured."

Three days later, in the early morning, we met at the abandoned Star Harbor in the eastern suburbs of North Star.

Lord Yunming will come in person at that time.

He turned and left, and the black-clad guards disappeared outside the base like ghosts.

Once they had completely disappeared, Lena immediately exploded: "Zhao Xin! Are you crazy? You really want to cooperate with them? What if this is a trap?"

"I'm not crazy."

Zhao Xin stared at the token in his hand. "Morgana's void weapon is too much of a threat. We simply cannot deal with it on our own."

Since Yunming dared to take Xiao Li hostage, it shows that he is sincere.

and"

He looked at Rose, "Rose has worked with Yunming before, so she should know him better."

After a long silence, Rose finally spoke: "Although Yunming is ruthless, he does keep his promises."

This operation might really be an opportunity.

She remembered Yunming's last words, "Next time, I'll be your support."

My heart started racing involuntarily.

"Alright, since you've all made up your minds, I have no objections."

Lena crossed her arms and said, "But let me make this clear: if Yunming dares to play any tricks, I'll be the first to kill him!"

The flames in her palm burned fiercely, turning the wall a deep red.

Zhao Xin nodded: "We need to be fully prepared for the next three days."

Lena, you continue to monitor the situation on North Star; Rose, you are responsible for studying the map Yunming gave you and finding the best infiltration route.

As for me.”

He gripped his spear tightly, his eyes resolute. "I'll contact other factions and try to secure as much support as possible."

Just as the three were discussing, far above the Northern Star, Morgana toyed with the Void Core in her hand, a hint of killing intent flashing in her crimson eyes: "Yunming, Zhao Xin, do you think these little tricks can ruin my plans? Ato, activate the weapon preheating program. I will show you the consequences of opposing demons."

The void engine behind her began to emit a deep roar, and dark energy surged in the starry sky like a giant demon's eye.

Lena crossed her arms, her gilded armor gleaming coldly in the dim factory: "A deal? Why should we negotiate with you? Last time on Lieyang Star, if you hadn't acted on your own, Yunming wouldn't have..."

She suddenly stopped, her gaze fixed on the shadow behind Yun Ming's sunglasses. "Wait, how do you know Yun Ming's name?"

Yunming's fingertips caressed the teacup, the surface of the tea reflecting distorted light and shadow: "I was there during the Battle of Lieyang Star."

He suddenly took off his sunglasses, which had slipped down, revealing a dancing golden flame in his left eye and a pitch-black eye in his right. "Or rather, I am Yunming."

Zhao Xin's spear was instantly drawn, its tip pointing directly at Yun Ming's throat: "You're talking nonsense! Yun Ming is already in the void turbulence..."

His words abruptly stopped as he noticed the faint golden patterns on the other person's collarbone, which were exactly the same as the features Yunming had when using the Divine Atom, as he remembered.

Rose's breathing suddenly quickened, and the secondary bio-engine condensed into a dark blue light blade in her palm: "Prove it to me."

Yunming once said that he had carved something on the headboard of his bed in the Blue Star Orphanage…

"It is engraved with 'One day, we will make sure that no one will have to shed tears anymore'."

Yunming's voice suddenly turned low. He reached out and pulled open the collar of his trench coat, revealing a scar on his chest that was the shape left by the fire at the orphanage years ago. "That winter, I rushed into the hospital with a little girl on the verge of death in my arms. Her last tear fell on the back of my hand, colder than snow."

The air in the factory seemed to freeze.

Lena's fist slowly loosened, and the light blade of Rose dissipated into starlight. Zhao Xin's hand, still gripping the spear, trembled: "Even if you really are Yun Ming, why did you hide it from us? And why did you pull this kind of charade?"

Yunming stood up and paced back and forth, his leather shoes echoing on the rusty iron plate: "Because I need you to help me accomplish one thing—to infiltrate the ruins of Angel City and find the 'Codex of Order' sealed by Keisha."

He raised his hand and summoned a holographic projection. The shattered City of Angels slowly rotated in the void, its core area flashing with an eerie purple light. "The codex contains the key to fighting against the true ruler of the void, and Karl's minions are already in action."

Rose's pupils contracted sharply: "You mean, Karl isn't dead? But his flagship is clearly..."

"That was just a stand-in."

Yunming's lips curled into a sarcastic smile, and his black eyes swirled with patterns. "When the man in black robes self-destructed, I captured fragments of his consciousness in the void turbulence."

The real Karl is using the power of the Codex to awaken the slumbering ancient evil god.

He suddenly approached Rose, his breath carrying the scent of the Milky Way. "Remember the black flames in the Elder's chamber on the Sun Star? That was merely the fuse for the awakening of the evil god." Zhao Xin's spear slammed heavily into the ground. "Even if we believe you, Angel City is riddled with sacred atomic traps. Without Keisha's authorization, we can't get in at all!"

"So I need Lena's solar flare."

Yunming turned to the goddess of Lieyang Star, "When Keisha sealed the Codex, she set up a dual restriction of light and darkness."

"Your solar power can neutralize the angels' divine defense, while my void power..."

A black crack appeared in his palm, "to tear open the spatial barrier."

Lena sneered, her long golden hair moving without wind: "Easy for you to say."

What do we get in return for helping you steal the Codex? Don't give me that empty talk about saving the universe.

"I can revive Zhixin."

Yunming's words sent a chill down everyone's spine.

He pulled up another holographic image, in which the sacred atoms of the Blazing Heart were recombining at an eerie frequency. "Fragments of her consciousness are trapped in a void interlayer. As long as I get the Codex, I can..."

"enough!"

Rose suddenly interrupted him, her nails digging deeply into her palms. "How can you prove this isn't a lie? Last time on Lieyang Star, you said you'd protect everyone, and what happened?!"

Her voice suddenly choked up, "After you disappeared, Yan searched for you for three months, guarding the void rift every day..."

A flicker of pain crossed Yunming's eyes, and black lines crisscrossed beneath his skin: "So I must succeed."

His voice was deep and firm, “Karl’s next attack will be launched in seventy-two hours, targeting the Super God Academy on Blue Star.”

When the tentacles of the evil god pierce through the atmosphere, you will understand—

A black and gold light erupted from his body. "The reason I'm risking everything."

Zhao Xin remained silent for a long time, then suddenly put away his spear: "I'll go with you."

But if we find out you dared to lie to us…

His eyes were as cold as knives. "Even if I chase you to the ends of the earth, I will kill you with my own hands."

Lena gritted her teeth, and the Core of the Sun lit up on her chest: "Count me in."

However, once this is over, you'll have to repay Lieyang Star's losses, with interest.

Rose stared at the scar on Yunming's chest, and the secondary biological engine re-condensed at her fingertips: "I join."

But there's one condition—when we take action, you must turn your back to me.

Yunming stretched out his hand, black and gold energies intertwining in his palm: "Deal."

Now, let's develop an action plan.

Rose, you're in charge of breaking the outer spatial lock; Zhao Xin, lead the team to clear out the minions; Lena, prepare to unleash a solar flare the moment I tear open the barrier…

His voice suddenly stopped, and his gaze turned to the night sky outside the factory.

There, countless void beacons flickered in the clouds, like the eyes of a demon: "Remember, this is not an ordinary battle."

From the moment we stepped into the City of Angels, we stood on the edge of the universe's destiny.

Zhao Xin gripped his spear tightly, the metal gauntlet creaking: "Then let the warriors of the Galactic Force never back down!"

Lena unfurled her solar wings, golden light illuminating the entire factory: "Dare to touch my planet? First, ask my sun if it agrees!"

Rose's blade of light sliced ​​through the void, cutting a tiny crack: "Yunming, this time I will not let you face the darkness alone again."

Her eyes were resolute: "Because we are comrades-in-arms."

Looking at the three people in front of him, Yunming finally revealed a genuine smile.

He raised his hand and drew complex runes in the air, and a portal slowly opened: "Let's go."

Before dawn arrives, we must reclaim the hope that belongs to the light.

The moment everyone stepped into the portal, the factory's alarm suddenly went off.

Karl's voice came from all directions, with a cold laugh: "An interesting plan, Yunming."

But do you really think the ruins of the City of Angels are just ruins?

Yunming's eyes flashed with a dangerous light as he gripped the black crystal at his waist: "Karl, this time, I won't give you any more chances."

Prepare for your doomsday.

Yunming's gaze swept over the crowd, and he swiped his finger across the virtual screen to bring up a star map. A certain area flashing red was highlighted: "Morgana has established a new dark energy reactor on Sagittarius Beta. This facility can convert stellar energy into dark matter weapons."

He pressed his fingertip heavily on the red light. "Destroy it. This will weaken her power and cut off her energy supply to the frontline fleet."

Lena crossed her arms, her golden armor gleaming coldly under the lights: "The area around Beta Centauri is full of dark energy traps. Our reconnaissance team went in last time and never came out again."

Are you sure your men can break through?"

"Ordinary methods certainly won't work."

Yunming's lips curled into a confident smile as he took a metal badge engraved with runes from his waist. "But I have this—a spatial anchor."

By placing three of them in the target area, a stable teleportation channel can be torn open, avoiding all traps.

He tossed the badge into the air, instantly projecting a 3D model. "My men will draw fire, and you can take the opportunity to infiltrate the core area and install the explosive device."

Rose stroked her chin, her eyes still wary: "It sounds simple, but Morgana isn't stupid."

She must have a backup plan in the reactor.

She pulled up the intelligence on her computer. "According to the information we have, there are at least five dark energy mechs stationed there, as well as an automatic defense system."

Yunming reached out and zoomed in on the diagram of the reactor's internal structure, pointing to a section labeled "Energy Center".

The area: "Therefore, we need to use a feint attack."

My men launched a feint attack on the outer perimeter to lure the mechs out.

You will infiltrate through the ventilation ducts and destroy the energy center directly.

Without the core power supply, both the defense systems and the mechs will be paralyzed.

He suddenly turned to look at Zhao Xin, "General Zhao Xin has a strong assault capability. You should be able to lead the breakthrough without any problems, right?"

Zhao Xin gripped his spear tightly, the metallic clang ringing out crisply: "Don't underestimate me! But..."

He narrowed his eyes. "You say you have a grudge against Morgana, but what exactly is it? We need to know if you have a reason to risk your life for this collaboration."

Yunming remained silent for a moment, then unbuttoned his shirt collar, revealing a hideous silver scar on his chest: "Three years ago, she set a trap in the far north ice abyss in order to seize the Holy Energy Crystal."

My dearest friend did this to protect me…

His voice suddenly became hoarse, "torn to pieces by the turbulent flow of time and space."

Lightning flickered around him. "I will definitely get my revenge."

Lena frowned slightly, a hint of emotion flashing in her eyes, but her tone remained firm: "Even so, we cannot place all our hopes on you."

She raised her hand and summoned a shield of light formed from the power of the blazing sun. "I will personally lead the team, with Rose providing support and Zhao Xin as the main attacker."

Your men must obey our commands.

(End of this chapter)