197: My Rules

Hu Nuo's breathing gradually became heavy; he hurriedly averted his gaze, and sweat poured down his face as if a floodgate had been opened.

Fortunately, his tactical helmet obscured his vision, so he was not discovered by the others.

Chen Yan subconsciously turned his head back, having sensed that Hu Nuo's breathing was a bit off.

"Brother Hu, what's wrong with you?"

"N-nothing, I just suddenly remembered something."

Shui Qin: "Brother He, we should hurry and find more powerful reinforcements now."

He Ming spoke indifferently: "There's no need to find powerful reinforcements. If you don't feel at ease, we can split up."

Chen Yan and Shui Qin were both stunned. What did that mean!

Could he be intending to charge into the reception teleportation point single-handedly?

Seeing that He Ming had no intention of changing the comet's course, Chen Yan's heart tightened, and a bad thought arose.

Previously, Shui Qin had briefly recounted the actions of Yan Yu and his group.

Could it be that he wants to go over and become a lackey?

In Chen Yan's understanding, that was the only possibility.

He Ming was merely a Peak Stellar Level 9 existence; he might be slightly stronger than them, but if he faced Yan Yu, a Half-Step Domain Lord Level, there was absolutely no possibility of winning.

"Brother He, you wouldn't be thinking of..."

Chen Yan's words were cut off when Hu Nuo, who was beside him, covered his mouth.

Chen Yan pulled away Hu Nuo's hand, looking at the latter with a confused expression.

"Brother Hu, what are you doing..."

Hu Nuo shook his head slightly at Chen Yan. Chen Yan was stunned, then suddenly seemed to understand, thinking to himself: "Brother Hu doesn't want to clash with He Ming and result in both sides suffering!"

"I thought we had found a powerful reinforcement, but I didn't expect this guy to be no different from that bunch of unscrupulous people."

"It makes sense. This guy only has three companions: one Ninth Stage Stellar Level, one Seventh Stage, and one Fourth Stage. To defect to that group, he only needs to get rid of the Fourth Stage companion."

Shui Qin's thoughts coincided with Chen Yan's, and the way she looked at He Ming gradually changed.

"Brother He, since your mind is made up, we won't disturb you any further."

Just as the two were about to turn and leave, they were stopped by Hu Nuo.

"Perhaps we can follow and see."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yan and Shui Qin immediately kept their distance from Hu Nuo, briefly deducing several possibilities in their minds.

Seeing the reaction of the two, Hu Nuo was immediately left speechless.

He hurriedly operated his Terminal and sent a message to the two of them.

【This He Ming is not simple. I believe his strength may have already reached the Domain Lord Level; even if it hasn't, it's definitely only a hair's breadth away.】

Chen Yan and Shui Qin exchanged glances, hurriedly operating the artificial assistance in their tactical helmets, and each sent a message back.

【Chen Yan: Brother Hu, are you sure? This is no joke. If your judgment is mistaken, wouldn't we be walking right into a trap by rashly following him!】

【Shui Qin: If He Ming is truly Domain Lord Level, he has absolutely no need to pay attention to us, or even just kill us all!】

Shui Qin's concern was, in fact, completely correct.

If she hadn't introduced herself, He Ming's plan would indeed have been to capture them all in one fell swoop, take all their resources, and as for the people... he would have collected them all into the Human Emperor Seal.

【Hu Nuo: I haven't figured that out either. Perhaps He Ming is a relatively principled person.】

【Chen Yan: Brother Hu, you are being a bit too reckless. Are you asking us to bet everything based solely on a guess?】

【Hu Nuo: I can't explain exactly what is going on, but if you think the risk is too high, we can tell our team not to follow for now, and the three of us will go over first to see what the situation is.】

【Chen Yan: That works, but we must maintain a certain safe distance. This time, that guy might not let us leave easily.】

【Shui Qin: Correct.】

【Hu Nuo: Alright then, it's decided.】

The three of them discussed the strategy in private and simultaneously released their control over the comet.

The comet where the team of over seven hundred people was located was immediately left far behind.

Wan Xingying turned her head to look behind her and immediately understood what was going on.

She suddenly found it a bit amusing, but she was not mocking the reaction of Hu Nuo and the other two.

Wan Xingying had put herself in their shoes; if she were in their position, she might even choose to stay far away from He Ming directly.

Reception teleportation point.

Yan Yu leaned on his throne, playing with an ore that flashed with seven-colored light in his hand, his right foot lightly stomping on the corpse of the Peak Stellar Level 9 beneath him.

He suddenly looked up at the deep space, his brows furrowing.

"It seems that new guests are coming again."

When the comet was only ten kilometers away from the reception teleportation point, it could be seen very clearly with Stellar Level eyesight.

A burly, blonde-haired man spoke: "Those three people who left earlier have actually come back."

"And they brought two more people, oh no, it should be four people."

"I think the three of them have figured things out, which is why they brought us an extra person."

Yan Yu snorted coldly: "Boring."

The comet where He Ming was located stopped a thousand meters from the reception teleportation point.

Yan Yu tilted his head and expanded his range of perception.

"Peak Stellar Level 9..."

Yan Yu suddenly paused, perceived carefully once more, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly: "Hmph, not bad, he has actually touched the threshold of the Domain Lord Level, but compared to me, he is still lacking quite a bit."

Task, who was hiding nearby, was greatly confused. The three who had left earlier suddenly brought a newcomer over; what were they trying to do?

"Are these guys not afraid of death?"

Yan Yu stood up from the throne, his gaze fixed directly on He Ming.

"1: Below Stellar Level 6, die."

"2: Above Level 6, hand over all resources, and you may choose to join us."

"3: Peak Stellar Level 9, we can make an exception and share resources with you."

"These are the rules I have set."

After Yan Yu finished speaking, he stood with his hands behind his back and suddenly released the pressure of a Half-Step Domain Lord Level toward the front.

Even though it was not directed at the camp behind him, the weaker Stellar Level individuals felt as if their throats were being choked, unable to breathe!

Hu Nuo, Chen Yan, and Shui Qin could not help but take two steps backward.

He Ming stepped forward, shielding Wan Xingying behind him, and looked at Yan Yu with an expressionless face.

Behind him, Wan Xingying felt a warmth in her heart.

This feeling of being protected behind someone made her feel incredibly at ease, just like when her father protected her behind him when she was a child.

Seeing that He Ming was completely unaffected, Yan Yu became even more certain of his inner guess: He Ming must have already touched the threshold of the Domain Lord Level.

He Ming spoke indifferently: "Then, I will also state my rules."

"Hand over all the resources you have collected, and I can spare your lives."

Eastern Universe.

Supreme God Temple.

"Hurry and notify Venerable Bai Hua, tell him that Wang Chao is about to make a move!"

An observer nearby heard this and immediately began operating his equipment to send the message to Venerable Chi Tian.