"Reporting to the command center: we're about to leave the atmosphere!"
"Reporting to the command center: the spacecraft's power source is fine!"
"Reporting to the command center: the spacecraft is in good overall condition!"
"Reporting to the command center: everything is going smoothly!"
The livestream showed the view outside the spacecraft on one half of the screen, and the astronauts in their standard space suits on the other, calmly checking and reporting their readings.
The viewers watching the livestream also started sending all sorts of comments.
Amid the joyful atmosphere, the spacecraft gradually left the atmosphere.
But as soon as it cleared the atmosphere, the view outside darkened, and everyone in the livestream abruptly stopped what they were doing.
It was nothing else. Although Ming Yue had already taught the whole continent what space looked like, the viewers were still deeply shaken when they watched the astronauts enter the starry darkness of space while Douluo Planet remained beneath them in broad daylight.
Just then, as the spacecraft was about to leave Douluo Planet behind, a pitch-black vortex tinged with crimson suddenly appeared in front of it!
"Ke ke ke! After all these years, our clan has finally broken that damned seal!"
"Hmph! If our clan's Great Emperor hadn't fallen into a deep sleep, Douluo Planet would have been ours for the taking long ago!"
"Ke ke ke! Fortunately, the Great Emperor woke up two days ago and even broke through to a higher realm. So, all things considered, we're not too late!"
"..."
Hoarse, grating voices rang out as several terrifying auras and figures emerged from the vortex.
At this point, the spacecraft hadn't yet reached the orbit planned by the satellite.
Faced with the bizarre vortex that had appeared out of nowhere, the astronauts could only grit their teeth and steer the spacecraft straight into it!
"Eh? What is this!?"
One of the 108 Emperors of the Abyss, among those with lower-ranking seats, had just stepped out of the vortex when he saw the spacecraft and unleashed a powerful attack in surprise!
Fortunately, as the first spacecraft ever built by the Alliance, it had been made under Ming Yue's leadership with a considerable amount of rare metals.
So the Abyss Emperor's attack only knocked it slightly off its intended course.
Right after, the other seven Abyss Emperors who had been talking emerged from the vortex as well.
"What's wrong, Old Eighty? Why are you—eh? What is this thing?" x7
But the moment they stepped out of the vortex, they too were startled by the spacecraft in front of them.
At the command center, Ming Yue watched the scene, and his heart stirred at last.
"Ten Thousand Year Great Parasitism, you little scumbag." He murmured, the corner of his mouth curling into a cold smile. "I won't let you have your way this time."
As he spoke, he went straight to the spacecraft communications station, gestured for the staff member in charge to get up, and took the command seat.
"Calling the spacecraft. This is the command center. I'm Qiangu Mingyue, Alliance Chairman. Respond if you can hear me."
As he spoke, Ming Yue also sent a message telling Qiangu Dieting and Snake Emperor Douluo to equip their armor and head into space along the route the spacecraft had just taken.
"Reporting to the command center: the spacecraft has received your message. Awaiting instructions!"
Ming Yue's voice steadied the astronauts like a pillar anchoring the sea, calming them at once.
"Press the purple button on the spacecraft. Then just point the microphone at it."
As soon as Ming Yue gave the order, the astronaut in charge of the controls found the button and did as instructed.
When the purple button was activated, the spacecraft's special external speaker came on.
"You 108 Abyss clowns, right? I'm Qiangu Mingyue, leader of the Star Sea Alliance, the Human Community on Douluo Planet. This is your warning: leave the vicinity of my Alliance's spacecraft immediately, or face the consequences!"
Space was a vacuum, yet Ming Yue's clear voice reached the ears of all eight Abyss Emperors without the slightest distortion.
For a moment, they thought they were suffering some bizarre auditory hallucination and looked around.
"Stop looking, you idiots. You have one minute left."
Only then did they understand. The eight Abyss Emperors immediately flew into a rage.
Energy, black shot through with crimson, surged so violently that it became visible to the naked eye!
"Ke ke ke, it seems our clan has been dormant for so long that we've lost our former prestige. Now any so-called alliance dares to mouth off to us!"
"Foolish nonsense. You say we have one minute to leave? You sound young, kid, but you sure have a big mouth."
"Everyone, this flying warship may be made from special metals and have some tricks, but our secret arts aren't to be trifled with. Why don't we teach these natives a lesson right here?"
"..."
Their hoarse, grating voices mingled with eerie laughter. As the last words fell, a mass of churning black-and-crimson mist surged toward the spacecraft!
Just as it was about to engulf the vessel, with everyone watching the livestream growing worried—
A golden light and a green light suddenly flashed into view!
The two lights blazed brighter, and Qiangu Dieting, clad in S-rank armor and wielding the Coiling Dragon Staff, appeared in front of the spacecraft alongside Snake Emperor Douluo, who had used Martial Soul Possession!
"!!?" x8
Their combined technique was broken in an instant. The eight Abyss Emperors were left utterly stunned!
"Heh. Dormant for years? Foolish nonsense? Teach them a lesson? You really think too highly of yourselves."
"Attack. Wipe them out."
In the command seat, Ming Yue found it a novel experience to be called a native by the people of the world he'd transmigrated into.
So he raised an eyebrow and ordered Qiangu Dieting and Snake Emperor Douluo to send them on their way.
Outside the spacecraft, after receiving Ming Yue's order, the two wasted no time.
Terrifying Soul Power began to gather, and they unleashed their strongest Soul Skills!
"This level of power! It's the brothers from the first thirty-six layers! How is that possible!? After all these years, how can this planet still have experts at this level!?"
"Damn it! You brats, we're only scouts! Even if you kill us, we'll come back in force!"
"Damn it! We've only just emerged, and already we're disgraced! Damn Douluo Planet! Damn Star Sea Alliance! Damn brats! Just you wait!"
"..."
Just from sensing the energy fluctuations of the two men's attacks, the eight Abyss Emperors were instantly shocked and roared in regret!
They wanted to flee back through the passage, but Qiangu Dieting and Snake Emperor Douluo had locked onto them with their auras. There was no way they could escape the reach of the Soul Skills!
So, after leaving behind a few furious roars, they vanished on the spot as if vaporized.
Only eight streaks of light remained, flying back into the vortex!
The sight made Qiangu Dieting and Snake Emperor Douluo frown, but to the viewers watching the livestream, it looked like a victory!
Joyful comments flooded the screen once more, and Ming Yue slowly issued his next order.
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