Direct Step Star System and ... War Stars!

"There were only two questions now.

"First, had the Miser Scepter already fallen into the hands of the Ouhuang Civilization?

"Given the Ouhuang Civilization's habits, if they had gotten their hands on the Miser Scepter, it would most likely be aboard one of their war stars.

"Second, if the Miser Scepter had indeed been taken away by another Ouhuang Civilization war star, could we reach its location before this Otherworldly Space battlefield ended?"

As the ship traveled, Salty Fish Girl offered a rather convincing analysis.

"We'll have the answer to the first question in just a few hours."

Wu Baiyi smiled.

"The place where we destroyed the Pioneer War Star last time was about 7.8 light-years from the region where we entered this Otherworldly Space battlefield.

"At Dark Peng's speed, we'll reach it in less than seven hours.

"So, if we remain in superluminal jump for more than seven hours, we can be fairly certain that the Miser Scepter is no longer in the region where the Pioneer War Star's wreckage lies.

"That would also mean it was most likely taken away by the Ouhuang Civilization."

Wang Guannan nodded to show she understood.

As they waited patiently, the seconds ticked by.

Before long, seven hours had passed.

Dark Peng showed no sign of exiting its superluminal jump!

"Woo-hoo!"

Shi Zunhou let out a cheer.

The last time they had encountered a target as tough as the Pioneer War Star, they had to go all the way back to that special warship from the Cybertron Civilization.

As Dark Peng's chief gunner, he had been itching for action for a long time!

"Excellent. The first question is settled.

"Now for the second. I hope the Ouhuang Civilization didn't take the Miser Scepter too far away."

Wu Baiyi laughed heartily.

"It shouldn't be