When disaster struck, I became a big shot surviving in the ocean.
Chapter 299 - 217: Cross Star Defeat, Shine Dies

Chapter 299: Chapter 217: Cross Star Defeat, Shine Dies

The survivors targeting the Delu Gu Family were not limited to just Mou Dingying and his ilk. Rather, the lands coveted by the survivor forces extended far beyond just the territory of the Delu Gu Family.

The survivors within the Hunter Alliance were essentially the advance team of the survivor forces. From the moment they ventured into Delugu’s territory, they had been continuously signaling information.

The interference from Cross Star meant that Chen Qing’s trip to the Parati Islands was destined not to be smooth sailing, so why not do a favor for someone else while she was at it?

The siege on the Parati Islands involved not just Mou Dingying but also other survivor forces. Ultimately, which force would split or completely occupy the Delu Gu Family’s power all depended on their methods.

At the very least, Mou Dingying had an advantage. Chen Qing had opened the doors for her, and their connection was facilitated by Gao Yue.

Taking advantage of the night, a large number of ships followed Wind Shadow Jade into Laruo’s territory. Wind Shadow Jade entered the manor through the underwater passage, while Mou Dingying’s survivors landed at the port.

The survivors, well-equipped and orderly, disembarked quietly and awaited further instructions from Mou Dingying at the port.

After disembarking, a combat team quickly approached the merchant ships docked in the port, immediately seizing control of the personnel on board.

Survivors with Barrier Extraordinary Abilities, assisted by other supportive survivors, swiftly enveloped the Parthi Three Islands with a massive barrier.

The purpose of the barrier was not for defense, but to prevent enemies from entering the islands without their immediate knowledge.

With Chen Qing’s help, Mou Dingying’s Tie Lihua was able to occupy the Parthi Three Islands in advance.

However, Chen Qing’s assistance was limited to this extent; she had her own business to handle.

Laruo was merely an appetizer; the real battle lay ahead!

Mou Dingying wanted to invite Chen Qing to join them, but sadly Tie Lihua couldn’t afford Chen Qing.

Having Chen Qing was like having a Stabilizer.

Even hiring Chen Qing as a mercenary was beyond their means; they couldn’t meet her price demands.

It was a harsh reality.

Chen Qing’s current strength was the result of investing huge amounts of money and resources; there was no way Tie Lihua could dedicate all their resources to Chen Qing.

Those forces interested in inviting Chen Qing were not limited to Tie Lihua alone; however, their predicament was the same as Tie Lihua’s.

Through Gao Yue’s connection with Chen Qing, Mou Dingying was already very pleased.

Chen Qing was elusive, her social circle confined to only a few specific individuals.

Indeed, the survivors and natives that Chen Qing kept in contact with were always the same few individuals.

Gao Yue, Zhao Fuli, Chen Cheng, and natives such as Shang Jia, You Gu,...

But now, she indeed needed to expand her social circle.

After all, she was in the arms trade.

To tell the truth, if Mou Dingying could take over the Parati Islands, it would be a good thing for the local civilians.

She was a very competent ruler, with an iron fist when needed, but also a soft touch in policies.

Under Mou Dingying’s protection, all humans lived well.

Whether they were humans or other species.

Under Mou Dingying’s command, the Tie Lihua military swiftly took full control over the Parthi Three Islands, using it as a base for launching further attacks on other islands.

There were virtually no humans on the surface of the Parthi Three Islands, all were mechanized inhabitants, which greatly facilitated the Tie Lihua forces’ occupation.

There was only one place they did not touch—the manor of Laruo.

Mou Dingying would not repay kindness with malice, engaging in such ungrateful acts.

That was the trophy of Chen Qing and her associates.

"Commander, we have detected humans on the island."

Mou Dingying’s deputy approached quickly, reporting in a low voice.

"Take me to see them!"

Chen Qing had informed Mou Dingying about the situation of the humans on the island, who, under Laruo’s long-term confinement in the underground, hardly saw the sun and lived like moles.

Millions of humans were penned underground without any freedom.

The underground humans discovered by Tie Lihua were specifically sent up to investigate the situation. The death of Laruo was not unnoticed by them.

They had been developing their strength in secret and were not without ambition. They no longer wanted to passively accept their fate as mere playthings in the hands of others.

The first ninety-nine steps to taking over the Parthi Three Islands had been completed by the Hunter Alliance and Chen Qing for Mou Dingying; the rest depended on her techniques.

If she were not up to the task, then no matter how much Chen Qing and others had eliminated previous dangers, she would still be forced back to square one.