Supreme Electromagnetic Tyrant
Chapter 571 - 369: Metamorphosis of Mindset_2

Chapter 571: Chapter 369: Metamorphosis of Mindset_2

He had previously read about the humanoid owls; these ferocious monsters usually lived in groups, typically of around a dozen or so, but the flock in front of them numbered in the hundreds, with the largest one having a wingspan of over ten meters—a Super Mutant monster.

"There’s no need," Ji Xinghuo said calmly, "This group of humanoid owls has already set their sights on us. The moment they burst into flight, they’re even faster than Silver Winged Pegasuses."

In the midst of speaking, Ji Xinghuo took out his Black Constant Crystal Battle Bow.

Mounted on horseback, he began to shoot.

One after another, titanium alloy arrows flew out, causing explosive sounds to echo.

Zhao Cangming had been watching Ji Xinghuo intently but realized he couldn’t even see Ji Xinghuo’s hands clearly, nor could he count how many arrows were fired. All he saw was the approaching humanoid owls crying out in agony as they burst open one by one.

The Super Mutant humanoid owl was the first to charge and the first to have its head blown off, followed by others falling from the sky like raindrops.

Feathers and fresh blood flew everywhere.

In just a few seconds, a third of the humanoid owl group was killed before reaching them, screaming and scattering in all directions.

Ji Xinghuo ceased firing and did not pursue, stowing away his battle bow as if he had done something insignificant.

"Phew..."

Zhao Cangming couldn’t help but exhale deeply.

Although it was his first time entering the Star Realm, he was far from ignorant about it; on the contrary, he had prepared for two years to enter the Star Realm, acquiring much knowledge. He was well aware of the danger posed by such a large group of humanoid owls.

Even an elite Hunting Team could capsize upon encountering this flock, potentially suffering heavy casualties.

But Ji Xinghuo solved the problem effortlessly with his casual archery.

"Brother-in-law is too amazing!" Zhao Cangming admired sincerely, a look of regret on his face, "Alas, I don’t have much talent for shooting. Otherwise, I would’ve chosen ’Ranger’ at the beginning and could’ve sought guidance from brother-in-law."

His Professional Template was ’Water Master,’ with Abilities skewed towards control and melee, as well as some healing capabilities; it was most powerful in aquatic environments but had limitations.

"Water Master or Ranger, Mutants should not be constrained by Professional Templates."

Ji Xinghuo was indifferent.

He said, "Professional Templates are only a pathway in the early stages of evolution; when you reach Super Mutant or Legendary, you can choose another direction to advance."

"Super Mutant..."

Zhao Cangming shook his head, both yearning and disheartened.

He glanced at the Legendary Hunter on the Silver Winged Pegasus beside him, the curses of the other ringing in his head.

Ji Xinghuo guessed his thoughts, "Don’t listen to that man’s nonsense; your talent isn’t poor. With Manying and me backing you, it’s possible for you to advance to Super Mutant before thirty. As for becoming Legendary, that will depend on your own efforts and fate."

"With those words from brother-in-law, I’m relieved," Zhao Cangming said with a smile.

The golden light slanted westward.

The Star Realm was in its third month of the hot season, ’Bud Month.’ When the golden glow faded, the silver light ascended to the sky, with a myriad of stars and the reflection of the Galaxy interweaving and shining together.

"Wow!"

Zhao Cangming gazed up at the starry sky, endlessly astonished, and kept exclaiming in awe.

Ji Xinghuo chuckled, seemingly seeing himself a few years ago when he first entered the Star Realm. Anyone’s first sight of the starry night in the Star Realm is such a reaction. Hearing about it a thousand times from others doesn’t compare to witnessing it once with one’s own eyes.

"It’s dangerous to travel in the Star Realm at night. Common sense dictates we should set up camp," Ji Xinghuo remarked, "but this time the circumstances are special, we need to rush back to Earth as soon as possible."

Zhao Cangming shifted his gaze from the starry sky and asked curiously, "Brother-in-law, how did you find me?"

He had lost consciousness and been controlled as soon as he left the Asuncion airport.

When he woke up, he was already in the Star Realm.

Then he was whisked away by the Dragon Hawk, and he had almost given up hope when Ji Xinghuo managed to catch up.

Ji Xinghuo explained vaguely, "I paid a huge price to ask a friend to track down your whereabouts, and then I followed the trail."

"How huge a price?" Zhao Cangming was curious.

"A thousand Ether Crystals."

Zhao Cangming’s eyes bulged, aware of the value of Ether Crystals—for a thousand of them to equal 200 billion Ya Yuan on Earth! To save him, Ji Xinghuo actually spent 200 billion, leaving him at a loss for words.

"That’s way too expensive..." Zhao Cangming felt his life wasn’t worth that much.

Ji Xinghuo just smiled.

A thousand Ether Crystals meant nothing; the real challenge was getting a Shepherd Star Saint to take action, but there was no need to mention that to Zhao Cangming.

After resting twice along the way, the Silver Winged Pegasus reached Olympia by dawn.

"Olympia!"

Zhao Cangming looked down at the entire city from above, marveling non-stop. His consciousness had been controlled by someone when he passed through the Star Gate, and by the time he regained his senses, he was already in the wilderness without any knowledge of the whole process. Thus, this was his first time entering Olympia.

"Let’s go down." Ji Xinghuo landed in the city and took out a transmitter to contact Huo Keji.

Soon, a steam military vehicle stopped in front of them, with the Star Realm Army insignia on its body, carrying several soldiers.

Ji Xinghuo handed over the Silver Winged Pegasus to them and took the captive aboard the vehicle.

Back at the military camp.

He met with Huo Keji for a moment, returned the Jump Crystal to him, and went through the Star Gate using a private passage, back to Earth.

"I’m back!"

Zhao Cangming stood in the Chaka Star Gate Fortress, his face filled with emotion, as everything he experienced yesterday felt like a dream.

A Sky Fighter landed in front of him, taking away the severely injured Legendary Hunter. After treating his wounds, they would hand him over to the leader for a personal mind interrogation.

Ji Xinghuo took Zhao Cangming back to his home.

"Cangming!"

On the way, Zhao Manying had already received the news, and she was still overwhelmed with emotion when she saw Zhao Cangming.

"Sis!" said Zhao Cangming with a guilty expression, "I made you worry."

"It’s fine that you came back safely, it’s not your fault," Zhao Manying said with relief, looking at Ji Xinghuo, "Thank you." The gratitude in her eyes was immeasurable, as she had thought her brother might not have been spared, but now he was safely back.

Ji Xinghuo smiled faintly at her, "You should take Cangming to the hospital to reattach his finger, waiting too long isn’t good for recovery."

With that, he handed over the severed finger.

"Okay."

Zhao Manying didn’t make a fuss and left with Zhao Cangming.

After resting for over an hour at home, Ji Xinghuo saw the siblings return; Zhao Cangming’s finger had been reattached, but he needed several days of rest to fully recover. Exhausted from the two-day ordeal, he quickly fell asleep in the guest room.

Zhao Manying said, "Cangming told me you spent a thousand Ether Crystals to save him, I will give them to you."

"Let’s each pay half," Ji Xinghuo shook his head, "You are in need of Ether Crystals for your cultivation, giving them all to me would delay your advancement to Legendary. Besides, I’m not short on Ether Crystals right now, we can talk about it when there’s an excess later."

"Xinghuo..."

Zhao Manying, deeply moved, couldn’t help but throw herself into Ji Xinghuo’s embrace, "Meeting you is the greatest fortune of my life."

"Me too," Ji Xinghuo gently stroked her back.

As their breath drew close and emotions were about to stir, Ji Xinghuo’s phone rang. He glanced at it, "It’s from the leader."

The call lasted only two to three minutes before ending.

Ji Xinghuo’s expression didn’t look good.

Zhao Manying, who overheard the call, said helplessly, "I didn’t expect Shi Hongyi to be so cautious, not even the leader can catch him red-handed."

The Legendary Hunter’s brain contained a spiritual imprint, which had set up a trigger mechanism in his spiritual world. Any invasion by other mind hackers into his brain would immediately erase relevant memories.

The leader had been cautious, but still unable to unlock it, the Legendary Hunter became a vegetable after the mind interrogation.

This method was similar to the one used by the Crystal Elite Clan to block Earth Abyss Star.

Ji Xinghuo pondered for a few moments.

"Among Shi Hongyi’s accomplices, there must be at least a Heavenly King Level mind hacker," he said with a grave expression, "and they must have stronger mental abilities than the leader. Such mind hackers do not exist on Earth..."

"An alien from Star Realm?" Zhao Manying whispered.

Ji Xinghuo nodded.

His first thought was of the Winged People, but he couldn’t be entirely certain. The spaceship was within the territory of the True Dragon Dynasty, and for Shi Hongyi to enter the ship, he might have come into contact with other powerful alien races within the True Dragon Dynasty.

However, the likelihood of it being the Winged People was significant.

Previously, Shi Daoyuan was exposed as a high-ranking member of the Qianyuan Association, and after mind interrogation, his actions were deemed unrelated to Shi Hongyi.

Now, it seemed Shi Hongyi’s suspicion couldn’t be completely cleared.

If there was an extremely skilled mind hacker, they might have been able to alter Shi Daoyuan’s memory, thereby fooling the leader’s interrogation.

The leader also had suspicions, but there was no evidence.

Ji Xinghuo felt a surge of irritation. Everything required proof, and even with great certainty, the leader could not bypass due process. Just like what Shi Hongyi said: the law is the armor of the weak, but the shackles of the strong.

He suddenly felt an impulse.

If he had absolute strength, why care about evidence? He would just punch Shi Hongyi to oblivion and then tell him: I don’t eat beef!

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