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Normally, when a currency reaches a value of 10 billion or more, it will be replaced by a higher-level currency. For example, for Wanted Criminal with bounties exceeding 10 billion Universe Crystal, the bounty will be changed to be measured in Originium.

One Originium is equivalent to ten thousand Universe Crystal, so the actual bounty for Wanted Criminal, measured in Originium, is over a million Originium. Any team with such Wanted Criminal is considered a top-tier team in the Universe Sea. These Wanted Criminal are also referred to as "Level 1 Wanted Criminal" by the Federal Government, with a danger level of four stars or higher.

While Gu Ding's team doesn't have any members whose bounty is measured in Originium, Gu Ding, as the captain, comes very close to that standard with a bounty of 9.8 billion Universe Crystal. Then there's Tagore's 9.5 billion and Bigge's nine different bounty amounts; even if only one of them were in a team, they would still be among the top tier of second-rate teams.

The fact that Tagore's bounty has skyrocketed to second only to Gu Ding's is likely because the Federal Government received information from Clark in OP2.

Gu Ding had been keeping track of information about Koude.Brad. Although Koude.Brad, who came from the Dragon Soaring Universe, wasn't as famous as Gu Ding, he had actually been ahead of Gu Ding all along. In fact, after Gooding surpassed Gu Ding had even overtaken Gooding several times.

After entering the Universe Sea, his Judicator Pirate Crew never stopped causing trouble. Although they hadn't made any major headlines, they had entered the Universe Sea two or three months earlier than Gu Ding Team and had experienced quite a few minor skirmishes. Koude.Brad himself had already reached the level of a god, and his Combat Strength was at the High-rank God level. His bounty was as high as 3 million source stones, which was 30 billion Universe Crystal, and this was the main reason why he became OP2's target.

In the Universe Sea, Wanted Criminal are divided into three levels: -, and +.

Wanted Criminal with a value between 1 million and 10 million Originium. This level is classified as "Tier--". Wanted Criminal in this tier possess at least the Combat Strength of a god, and are usually dealt with by members of OP2.

It's fair to say that the OP organization was determined to capture the three regular members of the Judicator Pirate Crew at once.

Wanted Criminal with a value between 10 million and 100 million Originium are classified as a certain level. Wanted Criminal at this level possess at least the Combat Strength of High-rank God. When Wanted Criminal reaches this level, the OP organization will consider whether regular OP2 members can capture them; only if they cannot will they deploy OP3 members.

As for Wanted Criminal with a value exceeding 100 million Originium, they fall into the "+" category. These Wanted Criminal are generally five-star dangerous individuals, possessing the Combat Strength of Peak-rank God. They are dealt with by regular members of OP3 or members of OP4.

Above the first level is the S-Ranked, where Wanted Criminal have broken through the divine barrier. The Godly Barrier has multiple layers; only those who break through all layers can become true gods. However, in reality, only a handful of people can break through all the barriers. And anyone who breaks through a barrier is beyond the reach of even Peak-rank God. Even someone who has only broken through the first layer of the divine barrier possesses Combat Strength ten thousand times that of a five-star Peak-rank God. With each subsequent breakthrough, their Combat Strength increases a hundredfold.

Every powerful individual who breaks through the barrier of the gods possesses immense power. Even the Federal Government wouldn't easily take action against them, because almost every one of them commands a vast interstellar empire. Moreover, each one is a pillar of humanity in the Great Universe Sea.

Gu Ding, at best, is a B+ Ranked Wanted Criminal. His target bounty is at least S-Ranked, or even higher. There's still a long journey ahead.

Knowing that Koude.Brad's Judicator Pirate Crew was almost wiped out by OP2, Gu Ding became even more eager to improve his strength and did not leave Robert's territory for many days.

The Sea Emperor naturally informed the others about the increased bounty and the news about Koude.Brad.

Liliath and the others were excited, but also a little worried.

Clark's strength was already evident at the Helen. However, Clark's strength alone wasn't enough to secure a regular spot in OP2, which gives you an idea of just how terrifying the strength of those who occupy regular OP2 spots must be. If it were truly a regular member of OP2 making a move, they wouldn't even need three people; one person alone could probably wipe out the Gu Ding Team.

Sensing the danger, everyone returned to a state of cultivation.

In the Main Cabin of the spaceship, only Tagore and Blue remained. They lived the most comfortable lives, eating and sleeping all they could do.

Tagore didn't need to cultivate at all; he only needed to consume enough flesh and blood energy to increase his strength. So, unwillingly, he became Blue's caretaker, responsible for feeding it minerals and vegetables every day.

Vegetables were something Tagore didn't want to eat; he was a complete carnivore. As for various energy ores, he used to eat them, but now they had little effect, far less than the energy from flesh and blood. Therefore, there was no competition between the two.

Over the past few days, Tagore has eaten quite a bit, but his physique hasn't changed much. On the other hand, Blue, while not growing taller, has noticeably expanded horizontally, becoming more rounded, whereas he was originally oval-shaped. If Gu Ding others were to touch him, they would definitely find him to feel even better than before.

After setting the bounty for the Gu Ding Team, the Federal Government quickly began to draft a list of people to intercept them.

"This time, let those little guys from OP1 go," Balin said nonchalantly.

"But Marshal, according to the information Clark and his team sent back, several members of Gu Ding's team possess Combat Strength close to that of High-rank God. I'm afraid even the regular members of OP1 wouldn't be a match for them." A director of the OP organization expressed his concern.

"Most of the members of the OP Gu Ding are also Low-rank God, and some are even demigods. Let those little guys from OP1 take action and see the gap between themselves and the real powerhouses." Balin also knew that every member of the OP organization was a prodigy. So it was inevitable that some members would have an arrogant mentality, and letting them suffer a blow might not be a bad thing.

"That's true. If they keep winning, it won't have a very good 'training' effect." Another board member agreed with this idea.

"Then it's settled!" Balin said, turning to Reed. "Reed, you'll analyze the possible locations of the Gu Ding Team for them these next few days. As for the rest, don't worry about it."

"Yes, Marshal!"

A group of teenagers were gathered in a conference room on the first floor of the OP organization building.

Standing in the center was none other than Reed, with a three-dimensional projection of the starry sky beside him. Among the group of teenagers gathered around him, several looked arrogant, clearly not taking Reed seriously.

"I've studied the route of the Gu Ding Team for several days. They started from Helen Star and are moving from the Shallow Sea Zone towards the Deep Sea Zone. After their bounty increased, they must know that we will send people to intercept them, so they are unlikely to pass through the areas under our jurisdiction. After leaving Bucknell's area, there are several other areas nearby that are also within our sphere of influence, such as Chanley Zone, Cordell Zone Belford Zone. They probably won't stop there."

"But Abigail is a member of the Freedom Alliance, and the area he governs belongs to the Free Zone. There's an 80% chance the Gu Ding Team will settle here. And there's a 15% chance they'll land on Abigail's home Norman Star. Because there aren't many people who would cause trouble here..."

"Wait a minute, next to Abigail's territory, there are two territories under the jurisdiction of Belom and Barnett, both of whom are Interstellar Pirate. Why do you think Gu Ding wouldn't go to their territories?" A boy with his arms crossed interrupted Reed.

"The relationships between Interstellar Pirate are not as harmonious as we imagine. It's not that two teams can't get along, but generally speaking, if two Interstellar Pirate teams come together, one of them will be plundered. Although both Belom and Barnett are semi-retired, the Gu Ding Team is unlikely to choose the area where they are located, because the friendliness of the Freedom Alliance is well known, and they have no need to take the risk."

"Reed, I heard you and Gu Ding are good friends. You wouldn't be tricking us into going to another area so that Gu Ding and the others can escape, would you?" another boy asked with a smile.

"There's no need for that." Reed's expression remained unchanged as he slowly spoke, "Because the Gu Ding Team is far stronger than you. You'll be lucky if you don't get wiped out in this operation."

Reed's rebuttal stunned everyone.

"I've given you the location, and my mission is complete. Good luck." Reed had originally intended to give them some advice, but seeing their arrogance, he simply turned and walked out of the conference room.

"You traitor!" the leader of the group cursed angrily.

"I encountered the Gu Ding Team a few months ago, and they are indeed very strong." A girl with a ponytail spoke up from the crowd, her brows slightly furrowed.

"Kass, a few months ago, you weren't even in a regular seat yet, so it's normal that you felt they were strong. Now you're already a member of our OP1 regular seat, so there's no need to be afraid of them." The leading boy still smiled disdainfully. "They were able to kill that High-rank God named Wayne, it must have been because of good luck."

Kass didn't say anything more. She knew that no matter what she said, her colleagues wouldn't listen, and wasting her breath would only annoy them. But she couldn't help feeling a little worried. "A few months ago, the Gu Ding Team already had that kind of strength. In the past few months, they must have become even stronger..."

On the Titan Warship, Gu Ding suddenly opened his eyes. "Sea Emperor, it feels like we've been sailing for many days. Where is our next stop?"

"Next stop, Norman Star, the base of the Freedom Alliance Abigail. We'll arrive in four days."

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(To be continued...)