Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf Chapter 1893 - 1057: Lifeline Mission, the Four Great Investors! (Part 2)

Previously on Devouring Evolution: I Reborn as an Arctic Wolf...
Su Lin entered the Golden Sun Star System, sensing several overwhelming auras concealed within Starlight Battle Armor, amid a prodigy army of tens of millions amassed by "Ineffable"—comprising powerful Venerables and half-step Heavenly Venerables capable of rivaling vast heaven-bound forces. The weary Qing Ming greeted him deferentially, leading the Wolf Lord into a splendid conference hall where three supreme beings awaited, their formidable presences veiled. As Su Lin scanned their numerical attributes, he recognized the Nine Infant Ghost Car, Silver Celestial Dragon, and Chaos Remnant—all at Heavenly Boundary level 200—from influential Star Nebula Great Clans and native lineages, their strengths hinting at extraordinary threats.

"Allow me to present to all; this is the freshly appointed Sixth Sir."

Then, Qing Ming turned his gaze back to the Wolf Lord with profound reverence and declared, "Sixth Sir, allow me to introduce Third Sir, Fourth Sir, and Seventh Sir!"

Through a simple exchange of glances, Qing Ming made the introductions to Su Lin.

Of these, Third Sir turns out to be the Silver Celestial Dragon.

Undeniably a force of immense might, possessing the caliber to step into the shoes of the Illusion God!

Yet, this Silver Celestial Dragon radiates an aura of dominance and clear contempt,

having escaped the Milky Way Galaxy, ultimately settling in the Blazing Star Core, hailing from a prestigious lineage no doubt, deserving of such arrogance.

Fourth Sir hails from the formidable Nine Infant Ghost Car clan.

This clan stands as another mighty Star Nebula Great Clan, notoriously fierce, controlling two shards of a Little Star Core, and commanding vast territories that stretch across dozens of light-years close to the Star Core.

The Blazing Star Core had been broken apart in the past, transforming the surrounding starry expanse into a lawless Chaotic Zone.

Thus, controlling dozens of light-years around the Star Core counts as a truly impressive domain.

Resources in this region vastly outstrip those in other places.

Seventh Sir comes from the Chaos Remnant Clan.

Little needs to be said about this group, masters of concealment, and even now, their main base remains a mystery to all.

Similar to the Blazing Flame Clan, they endure endlessly and hold a spot among the elite Star Sky Great Clans today.

"Hmm!"

Su Lin gave a nod of recognition toward the trio.

Having scrutinized Su Lin intently, the three pulled back their stares,

"Third Sir, Fourth Sir, Sixth Sir, Seventh Sir, no point in delaying; for this vital lifeline mission, it's only us four."

Following a brief moment of reflection, Qing Ming sent out this message via spiritual will.

The three top powerhouses, who had been composed at first, now showed sharp glints in their eyes: "Hmm? First, second, and fifth aren't joining? This is a lifeline mission—do they risk breaking the Starry Sky Blood Oath?"

Fourth Sir led the way in voicing this doubt through spiritual will.

"No! Fourth Sir, don't get the wrong idea. The first, second, and fifth Sirs are absent because they've gone to meet the Squad Leader. He's assigned them a higher-priority duty, and though everyone carries a task, it's merely a matter of allocating roles."

Qing Ming quickly stepped in to clarify, causing the spark in the investors' eyes to slowly fade away.

In truth, at any time, folks love to kick a man when he's down or flee like birds from a crumbling nest!

All possess that innate drive to steer clear of peril; if they alone were thrown into the fray to face death, resentment would surely brew.

"Hmm, so spill it—what's our role? We lack the tyrannical power to dominate the entire Nebula like the first and second Sirs, so we're not tasked with taking down the leaders of the Undead Holy Sect, Bright Day System, and Entropy Prison System, are we? Even against the Ten Thousand Demon System, we'd best sidestep its edge,

Since, despite losing several elite armies, they've uncovered the Blazing Flame Clan's hidden treasure in the Xihe Zone, and rumors say the new Demon Emperor has advanced to the seasoned half-step Taboo level thanks to that very treasure!

Furthermore, I believe our pressing priority isn't confronting these behemoths but rallying our own troops to back "Unspeakable" and the Sky-Cunning Beast, utterly discrediting the Undead Holy Sect and seizing the moral high ground!

Whenever it happens, claiming the moral high ground always puts you ahead, letting your commanded forces battle with fiercer zeal and unyielding resolve!"

The mightiest of the Chaos Remnant sends forth a calm spiritual will, breaking down the ongoing crisis.

He firmly aligns himself with "Unspeakable."

For the Chaos Remnants are fated to clash eternally with the remnants of the Blazing Flame,

making his every spiritual will genuinely focused on advancing this lifeline mission.

Perhaps only the Chaos Remnants would lend aid, while other powers might hold back.

Since each group weighs its own gains and risks, they hesitate to plunge their forces into this cosmic maelstrom.

"Seventh Sir, spot on. The Squad Leader hasn't ordered us to tackle the Undead Holy Sect, Bright Day System, Ten Thousand Demon System, or Entropy Prison System directly, yet we still require your assistance on a key matter!"

Qing Ming came across as deeply deferential,

Then, without waiting for the four key investors to inquire about the nature of the aid, he broadcast a spiritual will.

But this very transmission stunned the four investors to some degree.

For they hadn't anticipated that "Unspeakable" would demand they stall two Star Nebula Great Clans!

And right on the Western Main Star Core!

Which Star Nebula Great Clans are pushovers?

Particularly in the Western Star Core, amid endless conflicts and wild frontiers, the Star Nebula Great Clans that thrive there have all risen from piles of slain foes and rivers of blood in ceaseless warfare.

None of them are straightforward opponents.

And now, each is expected to block two?

Keep in mind, those regions fall outside their control zones; only by mobilizing every elite unit might they stand a shot!

Failing that, relying solely on their attendants, they'd barely scratch two Star Nebula Great Clans!

Still, Qing Ming offered no room for rejection, promptly revealing the Squad Leader's authoritative Secret Scroll.

Within it rested this exact assignment.

The scroll even specified which two Star Nebula Great Clans each investor must intercept, leaving no timeline at all.

Doesn't that imply enduring for however long they can?

Yet shortly after, Qing Ming revealed the mission's bountiful rewards.

Should they manage to hold the line for a century, a trillion Star Stones awaits, with no cap on earnings!

Should they force these Star Nebula Great Clans to abandon the Undead Holy Sect's alliance, a hundred trillion in Star Stones, Blood Stones, or Luck Stones would follow right away!

Faced with such lavish incentives and safeguards, the four investors fell quiet for quite a while, with the Chaos Remnant leading the way in acceptance.

Then, bound by the Starry Sky Blood Oath's menace, Su Lin and the remaining two investors had no choice but to declare they'd attempt it!

Truth be told, countless tactics exist to block their aid to the Undead Holy Sect's push into the Western Star Core.

Besides, earning a trillion Star Stones over a hundred years is a haul no Star Nebula Great Clan could boast of securing in a single era!

On top of that, the pair of Star Nebula Great Clans assigned to Su Lin lay in zones near the battlefront, deeply compromised by the Undead Holy Sect.

Yet he felt unconcerned.

For infiltration by the Undead Holy Sect beats meddling from rival powers!

Since deep within the Undead Holy Sect's upper ranks, he harbors a supreme spy planted over tens of thousands of years, untouched until now.

"Only unsure if that fellow's positioned near the Western Star Core?"

At that moment, having collected Qing Ming's upfront payment for a thousand years, the four investors wasted no time and departed the Golden Sun Star System at once.

Just as Su Lin set off, he tried to detect the location of the Undead Army Commander he'd once freed, relying on his Soul Connection Talent.

However, the Blazing Nebula stretches endlessly wide,

covering roughly three thousand light-years from the Wangshu Zone to the Star Core, and despite the Soul Connection Talent's linking strength, bridging that gap proves utterly beyond reach.

This forced Su Lin to abandon the effort in the end.

Nevertheless, upon further consideration, he opted against calling up the Sky Wolf System's core army, choosing instead to rush to the Blazing Star Core alongside his entourage for an initial scout!

This round, he skipped any holdups, swiftly retrieving the Space-Time Altar stored in his Origin Space.

Given that the payout this time hinges on obstructing the Star Nebula Great Clans.

Idling away moments here would yield nothing useful.

Meanwhile, Su Lin pored over every bit of intel Qing Ming had supplied on those two Star Nebula Great Clans.

The details proved shockingly thorough, covering the leaders' power levels, hidden arts, innate abilities, plus the number of partners and heirs they possessed, and more.

Evidently, "Unspeakable" backs this operation with total commitment.

The intent is to sever every ally aiding the Undead Holy Sect and crush the fused dominance of the Undead Holy Sect, Bright Day System, Ten Thousand Demon System, and Entropy Prison System in their current pact.

This aligns nearly perfectly with the Chaos Remnant's seventh investor's earlier suggestion.

The aim: to make sure no part of the Nebula risks aligning with the Undead Holy Sect anymore.

Plus, with "Unspeakable" boasting secret aces, raw power, spies fanning outrage, joined by Sky-Cunning Beasts and Dark Erosion Holy Hall, backing won't fall short!

Though various powers suspect this Nebula-spanning strife echoes the cries of the ancient ruler Blazing Flame Clan, refusing to fade quietly while striving to seize it all back.

Yet in the shadowy cosmos, righteousness never decides sides—everyone picks their own!

Barring groups like the Angel Clan that champion boundless compassion, every power and race across ages chooses solely by profit and might!

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