This is really not mechanical ascension
Chapter 566 - 297: The Sudden Arrival of Star Stream Dark Tide Duke Bloodthorn’s "Recruitment

Chapter 566: Chapter 297: The Sudden Arrival of Star Stream Dark Tide Duke Bloodthorn’s "Recruitment

But now, it seems a third person has intervened. Although I don’t know what they intend to do, they likely haven’t deviated from their ultimate goal.

"Instead, it has saved me a lot of effort." His eyes flickered: "However, one last opportunity is needed to ignite it."

...

"Why are the coordinates flying all over the place?"

On board the Coyle, Benny, trembling all over and with bloodshot eyes, stared at the virtual screen in front of him: "And who has spread this detailed explanation of the Core Relics treasure!?"

Ulrich casually glanced at him, and nobody bothered with him.

"Lord Azure Dragon? He hasn’t shown himself in over ten days, right?" Benny looked around madly.

"You called us here urgently for this trivial matter?" Sandro muttered discontentedly: "If you want to know the answer, go find it yourself."

"I..." Benny turned red with restraint, and Monroe casually said: "Lord Azure Dragon will appear when it’s time, just wait patiently."

"Wait...?" Benny’s heart twitched as he stared at Monroe, but was helpless.

This newcomer, whose background is unknown, took over all affairs on the main ship after Azure Dragon’s disappearance.

It’s fine that the coward Connet did not object, but surprisingly, Theo’s trio didn’t either.

He really couldn’t comprehend what was going on. Unable to leave, this frustrated feeling nearly drove him insane.

"Old man, with the Core Relics right before our eyes, any change and we’ll know immediately. Look at how panicky you are," Sandro scoffed, being the first to leave.

The others gradually left as well.

...

"Admiral, I’ve entered and exited the Red River Star Stream over a hundred times, I am as familiar with it as my own home."

On the dark golden trident deck, the stooped bearded old man got off the ship and stood shivering before Antonio.

Antonio, with a commanding face, looked at him and then at his subordinates beside him and coldly said: "Is this the method you mentioned that could break through the United Fleet?"

"Blackbeard!" the subordinate urgently scolded: "Stop beating around the bush and speak up."

Blackbeard nodded, ingratiatingly: "Admiral, since my childhood following my father making a living in the Red River Star Stream, I’ve experienced dozens of Tidal Periods..."

While speaking, Blackbeard shuddered upon seeing Antonio’s almost murderous gaze; he quickly got to the point, his voice trembling: "I have a way to stir up the Star Stream Dark Tide!"

"Hmm?" Antonio’s expression slightly startled as he sized up Blackbeard: "The Star Stream Dark Tide, just by you?"

"Of course I don’t have such capability. It can only be produced under extremely harsh conditions, and if the environment allows, it can keep expanding and move in a specific direction."

Antonio slightly frowned, the Star Stream Dark Tide, a highly dangerous disaster near the Red River Star Stream, flowing in the interstitial space energy tide.

If sizable enough, it indeed might inflict heavy damage on the immobile United Fleet, at least creating an opportunity for attack.

His expression still suspicious but considering a trial, "Good, including myself, the entire army will cooperate with you; if successful, you shall gain immense wealth, and if you fail, I will kill you."

Blackbeard’s face paled, bitterness written all over his face, "Yes... Yes..."

...

"Yes, father..." Gabriel stood respectfully in front of the table, the smart terminal reflecting a black virtual screen with only the fluctuating white sound waves, the voice deep and rich:

"For such special talents, show tolerance. Don’t mind what he says; once the Genetic Lock is imprinted, he will inevitably serve us. To preserve their pride, saying a few kind words doesn’t hurt."

"He was discovered by you, and in the future, he will also serve you..."

Gabriel’s expression was obscure and hard to read: "I will convey your message to him, and I believe he will feel greatly honored by your favor."

...

"Beep--"

The lock light switched from red to green. Li Ming looked up in surprise and glanced at the virtual clock on the wall; it wasn’t yet time for free activity.

The cell door opened, and the guard who was responsible for watching poked his head in, saying, "Sir, Duke Feder has come to visit the prison."

"Feder?" Li Ming nodded thoughtfully.

Out of the cell, Feder was indeed standing not far away, clad in a neatly pressed military uniform, standing erect with his hair combed backwards.

This special Restricted Area’s communal area had a chair.

"I didn’t expect that when you and I met again, it would be under such circumstances." Feder sat down, then expressed with emotion.

"How does it feel to see me as a prisoner?" Li Ming smiled.

"Nothing much." Feder gave a bitter laugh, scratched his head, but couldn’t help asking: "How on earth were you caught so carelessly?"

"I am not omnipotent; isn’t it normal to be caught?" Li Ming shrugged.

Speechless, Feder sighed: "Actually, it doesn’t matter. With your terrifying Development Potential, even though you were caught, no one would dare do anything to you."

"What are your thoughts? Duke Bloodthorn is very interested in you, I heard that if not for the fear of you being seized by Lord Azure Dragon, he would have sent you out right away."

Li Ming, slightly surprised, had indeed underestimated the impact of his Development Potential.

Level Forty-six was a level he had specifically chosen, needing to match his own development progress.

Fortunately, it wasn’t any higher, otherwise he wouldn’t be delivered to the United Fleet but directly to the Star Abyss Empire.

"But Gabriel, more accurately, your teacher, holds a grudge against you, ever since he was tricked by your teacher last time, he’s held a grudge." Feder carefully reminded.