The Gu Ding Team's True Combat Strength
Gu Ding is here!
The news reached Elizabeth and many other powerful figures at the same time that Gu Ding passed through the identity verification office of the Royal Capital Star Region.
Seconds later, almost simultaneously, the Smart Watch of everyone on Dragon Dock Star, including ordinary residents, lit up, displaying a video. The video showed twelve destroyers exploding at once, sending towering flames into the sky. After the flashes of light, the black and white Golden Eagle slowly sailed by...
The Gu Ding Team is using this special way to announce to everyone: I'm here!
Dokter watched a video projected from Smart Watch on the wrist of a military member not far away, and a slight smile appeared on his lips. He knew that Gu Ding and his other partners had come to Dragon Dock Star for his sake.
"How arrogant!" Sen Na couldn't help but curse angrily.
"They actually dared to come." Queen raised an eyebrow. She had originally thought that with her there, the chances of the opposing team showing up were slim. But she hadn't expected them to actually show up, and in such a high-profile and provocative manner.
At the port of Dragon Dock Star, all 360 Destruction Cannon, each a hundred times more powerful than Armor-Piercing Cannon, were switched to manual operation mode, their network connections completely severed. Their muzzles were pointed towards the sky, seemingly awaiting something. These 360 Destruction Cannon were the ultimate weapons of the Fei Me Universe Country; even the supposedly most heavily fortified Titan Battleship, if attacked, would likely be torn to shreds by their firepower in an instant.
But even under these circumstances, a black and white Golden Eagle finally appeared. The spaceship descended slowly, alone, through the atmosphere.
Three hundred and sixty Destruction Cannon, under manual operation, began locking onto their targets. Two or three seconds later, several operators at the turrets pressed the fire button. But strangely, not a single cannon shot rang out.
"Purely mechanical. It can be remotely controlled, but these people haven't even scratched the surface." A human-like smile appeared on Robert's metallic face. "These Destruction Cannon are less than one ten-thousandth the power of our time. Their manufacturing level is merely that of a novice apprentice. If I had enough materials and energy, I could build a true Destruction Cannon capable of destroying this planet in a single shot within an hour. Captain, I think we need to install one on our ship. As for the materials and such..."
Gu Ding and his group felt a chill run down their spines. It seemed that after Robert's energy source was replaced with Energy Matrix, Robert not only advanced to God-rank, but his personality also began to take a terrifying and cunning turn, with some of his words sometimes sending chills down their spines. According to the Sea Emperor, after ascending to godhood, Robert should have reverted to his original, true personality. Robert was originally the chief designer and manufacturer of ancient Mechanical Race war machines from billions of years ago.
Inside the gun control room on Dragon Dock Star, chaos reigned. Many operators frantically pressed the firing button, but not a single cannon fired.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, the black and white Golden Eagle came to a steady stop on an open space in the harbor. Then the hatch opened, and the group, led by Gu Ding, slowly stepped out.
This scene was witnessed by many people near the Execution Platform, as none of the surveillance cameras in the area were blocked by Sea Emperor. The Congress members saw everything clearly on the video projection screen.
This was also the first performance by the Gu Ding Team after more than a month of silence, and all team members were present.
Having just disembarked from the spaceship and taken only a few steps, Gu Ding suddenly stopped in front of a surveillance camera, looked up at it, and said, "Hello everyone, I am Gu Ding. I have come to Dragon Dock Star with no malicious intent. It's simply because our team's doctor has been arrested, and we've come to take him back. That's all. As for the reason for Dokter's arrest, I know many people are eager to know, but there are some things I cannot say, even if it leads to misunderstandings from the entire world. The only thing I can say is that I, Gu Ding, and all my team members are not terrorists. We can accept the death penalty, but we have not committed any of the crimes charged by Congress, and we do not accept them."
This video was quickly transmitted to the heavens by Sea Emperor.
As for what Gu Ding said, only the top leaders of Congress and Elizabeth understood it.
His meaning was clear: due to Elizabeth's status, we wouldn't tell anyone what had happened. Therefore, we could accept the public's misunderstanding and the death sentence, but we would not accept the kidnapping charge leveled against us by your National Security Council.
The people in Congress finally breathed a sigh of relief. They had been worried that Gu Ding would reveal the truth. That would severely damage public trust in Elizabeth. Congress, the Queen, the military, and the Federal Government represented a positive image; for a Queen to be seen treating Interstellar Pirate was utterly absurd. Furthermore, kidnapping the Queen from the Royal Capital Star Region was a serious embarrassment to Congress and the military, and if the public found out, it would significantly damage their reputation. This was why Gu Ding and his group's crimes were described in just two words—Top Secret!
Gu Ding didn't speak out because he cared about Congress's reputation; he did it for Elizabeth's sake, not wanting her to be the subject of negative rumors as she was about to leave office. Therefore, he chose to bear the public's misunderstanding for Elizabeth's sake.
After Sea Emperor released the video, many people chose to believe Gu Ding Team. The reason is simple: Congress was evasive and did not issue any rebuttal after Gu Ding released the video, which essentially meant they accepted what Gu Ding said as true. Although people don't know what the truth is, judging from Congress's reaction, Gu Ding Team is likely innocent.
Many powerful Interstellar Pirate teams are also speculating about what Gu Ding did.
After making this statement, Gu Ding, guided by the Sea Emperor, led Liliath and the others towards the execution platform.
Before they could even leave the port, they were stopped by a group of demigods.
This group of demigods, totaling seven, were all dressed in Port Authority uniforms and draped in overcoats, clearly indicating their status within the Port Authority. Such overcoats were reserved for military leaders of general rank or higher.
"If we allow you to leave the port, it would be a dereliction of duty on our Port Authority. If you wish to proceed to the execution ground, you must first pass through our ranks." The leading man had completely white hair and beard, and his face was deeply wrinkled, signs of his impending death. However, a demigod of this age usually also signified immense power.
Gu Ding simply shook his head, sighed slightly, and said to Bigge and the others beside him, "Try not to kill anyone."
His words shocked everyone.
The seven demigods, led by the white-haired old man, also attacked in anger.
"You little brat, what a boastful tone!" The white-haired elder charged straight at Gu Ding, attacked simultaneously by another elder with Gu Ding and hair, wielding a knife. Clearly, these two were the strongest in the group, aiming to kill Gu Ding in one fell swoop. The other five engaged the remaining members of Gu Ding Team, trying to buy time for the two elders.
In an instant, the two old men had already pounced on Gu Ding. Seeing Gu Ding's lack of movement, everyone assumed he was paralyzed with fear, but unexpectedly, he slowly raised his hand, extending two fingers. Two black Finger Force shot out at terrifying speed, instantly piercing through the bodies of the two old men. After the Finger Force energies penetrated them, nearly half of their bodies disintegrated. It took almost all of their divine energy to Body Cultivation, but they were completely rendered incapable of Combat Strength after this attack.
The speed of those two Finger Force was so great that even Johnny and Lei Lute, two three-star deities hidden in the shadows, could barely catch them. They exchanged a glance, both showing shock; they knew that Gu Ding had become stronger again. Even Queen, sitting next to Elizabeth, had a strange glint in his eyes the moment he saw those two fingers.
As the two elderly men were eliminated, the other five were also eliminated one after another.
Bigge casually swung his sword, and his opponent was instantly cut in half at the waist. Tagore, leaping from Gu Ding's shoulder, roared and shattered the body of a demigod. Robert's hand transformed into a cannon, firing a white beam that blasted his opponent through. Elsa's giant axe exuded a strange power, pulverizing her opponent's upper body. Liliath also changed her usual fighting style; black flames spread from her palm, engulfing her opponent's body, and a frantic scream instantly echoed from within the flames.
This time, the true Combat Strength of the Gu Ding Team stunned everyone.
All seven demigods were defeated in a single blow by members of Gu Ding Team. Apart from Bigge and Robert, whose Combat Strength was already anticipated, the Combat Strength of the others, including Gu Ding, exceeded everyone's expectations.
This scene was broadcast live to the heavens by Sea Emperor, attracting the attention of many residents from the Fei Me Universe Country and several other Universe Country with shared networks. Of course, many of the onlookers were also Interstellar Pirate.
"Damn, the Gu Ding Team is so powerful now, even a random pet of theirs has this kind of Combat Strength..."
"This is terrifying! Two fingers were enough to take down two peak demigods. How did Gu Ding cultivate?"
"Is this the true Combat Strength of the Gu Ding Team? No wonder any one of their members has a bounty of 5 billion Universe Coin on their head."
The six men, including Gu Ding, acted with extreme restraint, perfectly extinguishing all the energy within their opponents, rendering them incapable of Combat Strength without killing them. After glancing at the seven and confirming they were all Combat Strength, Gu Ding waved his hand, "Let's go!"
Unbeknownst to anyone, deep within the distant Star Cluster, in a dark palace, a woman's gaze was also fixed on Gu Ding's video projection, muttering to herself.
"At this level, even in the Universe Sea, it would barely qualify as second-rate. Interesting. It's a pity you're still green apples. I really look forward to you growing up quickly... Hahahaha..."
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(Writing about Little Apple reminded me of a lyric, "You are my little apple..." Hmm, the second chapter might be updated a little later~)