Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest
Chapter 1321: 1321 Star Sea (126)

Chapter 1321: Chapter 1321 Star Sea (126)

Gazing at Mu Haitao sitting across from him, Wang Chen asked meaningfully, “President Mu, when did you awaken?”

Almost a year had passed since he last saw this A-level War Professional. Although Mu Haitao’s appearance and demeanor remained unchanged, Wang Chen could keenly sense the underlying changes in him.

Previously, Mu Haitao was just a War Professional who reached the human peak in all aspects after three genetic enhancements.

But now, he’s also a Superpower!

Mu Haitao concealed it very well; others wouldn’t notice the clues at all.

Only Wang Chen wasn’t fooled.

Mu Haitao’s gaze suddenly became incredibly Fierce, no longer restrained and forbearing, like a sword unsheathed, suddenly displaying an awe-inspiring brilliance.

His aura also surged!

However, Wang Chen appeared oblivious, his expression calm: “Can you tell me what ability you awakened?”

Mu Haitao’s eye involuntarily twitched.

To be honest, he really wanted to test Wang Chen’s mettle.

The awakened Superpower gave this former Imperial Major great confidence, especially on Tampas Star, he didn’t feel the need to fear anyone.

But facing Wang Chen again, Mu Haitao suddenly realized he lacked the confidence to win in battle.

Wang Chen gave him the impression of being even more unfathomable than before!

He had been severely beaten by Wang Chen once, and if he were to act again now…

He estimated he’d fare much worse!

After careful consideration, Mu Haitao restrained his sharpness, saying, “I awakened six months ago; the ability is…”

He raised his palm, and without any discernible action, Wang Chen felt his body suddenly becoming heavy, as if an invisible force was pressing down.

Wang Chen realized, “So, it’s gravity control; a very impressive Superpower.”

More than impressive, in fact, gravity control is one of the most valuable known Superpowers.

If utilized properly, this Superpower can play a significant role in combat.

It is considered a rare ability.

Especially in the unique environment of Tampas Star, the role of gravity control is even more pronounced.

Of course, for Wang Chen, Mu Haitao’s gravity control, no matter how strong, couldn’t harm him.

Mu Haitao obviously realized this point, he chuckled bitterly, “Can’t compare to your ability.”

He actually doesn’t know what kind of Superpower Wang Chen possesses.

But as the chief advisor of the Imperial Superpower Management Bureau, it would be abnormal if Wang Chen didn’t possess strong abilities!

Wang Chen smiled and said, “President Mu, the greater the ability, the greater the responsibility. I know you formed the Blue-collar Workers’ Union with your own ideas and ambitions, but don’t assume that on Tampas Star, you can resist the empire.”

Mu Haitao has unclear relations with rebel forces, and he might have already joined the rebellion.

The unique situation of Tampas Star makes the empire’s power unprecedentedly weak on this planet, and it’s quite normal for some people to have thoughts because of this.

But Wang Chen doesn’t think they have the ability to confront the empire.

Mu Haitao was silent for a moment, then said, “I formed the Blue-collar Workers’ Union just to maintain the rights of local residents and workers and to seek justice.”

“Justice?”

Wang Chen’s eyes flashed, “What kind of justice, and who are you seeking it from?”

“Wanhai Group!”

Mu Haitao’s eyes showed a trace of anger, clenching his fist, he said, “If it weren’t for their collusion with officials to embezzle most of the reserve supplies, the number of survivors would be several times more!”

This time it was Wang Chen’s turn to be silent.

Wanhai Group is a renowned large group in the empire, possessing a huge space logistics system, and Tampas Star’s pre-war supply allocations were always provided by this group.

After Tampas Star’s fall, a large number of residents who didn’t manage to evacuate quickly hid in underground bases and found that the life-sustaining material reserves were less than even one-tenth of the standard amount.

“Some bases’ storage warehouses were completely empty!”

Mu Haitao said angrily, “Tens of thousands had no food or drink, either starving or going to the surface to find food, only to be killed by the Nether Tribe and mutant beasts, and in the end, only a few survived!”

By comparison, the B00785 backup base was relatively lucky, at least having some material reserves, supporting thousands until the empire reclaimed Tampas Star.

But Tampas Star had countless underground bases; Wanhai Group’s greed and shamelessness led to countless survivor deaths.

“After the empire rebuilt orbital transportation, we sent people to report Wanhai Group’s crimes to the higher-ups.”

Mu Haitao’s tone turned very somber, “But there’s been no news until now, even the people sent lost contact.”

“And the entity responsible for Tampas Star’s reconstruction and modification projects is still Wanhai Group!”

“Chief Wang, if you were me, what would you do?”

He stared at Wang Chen, his face showing deep sorrow and anger, “If we don’t unite, we’ll only be slaughtered by Wanhai Group!”

“I never intended to betray the empire, but has the empire been fair to those of us who risk our lives to resist the Nether Tribe?”

Wang Chen had a blank expression, “If I were you, I’d leave here.”

“Ha.”

Mu Haitao laughed bitterly, “This is our homeland, where we’ve lived for generations!”

Wang Chen took out a cigarette and lighter from his pocket, lighting one for himself, then handing one to Mu Haitao: “I know, it’s hard to leave where you belong, but why crack eggs against a rock? You’re lucky to have survived.”

“Living gives hope.”

Wang Chen doesn’t have a sense of belonging to the empire, let alone notions of loyalty.

He’s just a passerby in this world, an explorer from another realm.

Similarly, Wang Chen couldn’t empathize with Mu Haitao and the Tampas Star survivors’ experiences, so he just said a few words from an outsider’s perspective.

That’s the end of it.

Mu Haitao let out a bitter laugh but didn’t argue.

Though he completely disagreed with Wang Chen’s words.

The room fell silent again, then Mu Haitao suddenly said, “Chief Wang, have you noticed that Tampas Star’s environment has stabilized recently?”

Wang Chen nodded, “Yes.”

Mu Haitao’s gaze was intense, “Have you noticed that the probability of naturally awakening Superpowers here is much higher, and the power growth is fast?”

He lowered his voice for these words, adding a layer of seriousness and gravity.

Wang Chen was slightly stunned, “I really didn’t know.”

When he returned to Tampas Star, he was searching for the Eye of Nether, fighting monsters to gather Blood Crystals to replenish Spiritual Power for the Demon-Slaying Net.

How could he know these things!

But the news Mu Haitao shared was undoubtedly shocking.

Wang Chen didn’t think Mu Haitao made it up, and if such a situation is true, it likely relates to the array’s influence from the underground Cave Mansion!

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