Chapter 1180 - 1046: No Need for Discussion

Chapter 1180: Chapter 1046: No Need for Discussion

Before the loudspeaker announcement, Qu Jianlei had already learned about the situation from Little Lake.

After hearing the broadcast, the ten of them were not too nervous, as there were two starships following distantly behind, providing an escape route.

However, doubts remained, and the Paranoid frowned and snorted softly, "Not a good sign."

Four rapid attack ships closed in to about 400,000 kilometers and began firing warning shots.

A few white beams swept past the front of the starship, only dozens of kilometers apart.

In the control room of the luxury starship, the captain sighed softly, it seemed things were escalating.

The other side’s intentions were certainly malicious, firing warning shots from afar, full of ill-will.

So he picked up the microphone, "Ladies and gentlemen, does anyone wish to offer a suggestion?"

It is said that on a starship, the captain is supreme, no objections can be raised, let alone by passengers.

But this starship was an exception, the passengers were intimidatingly influential.

More crucially, the captain highly suspected that the six attack ships were targeting the esteemed guests, not his own crew.

This starship had come to Blue Bay Star several times, and had never encountered such a situation.

Then a voice sounded, it was another group speaking, "Let’s discuss this in the hall."

Unlike regular starships, the hall of this starship wasn’t small, over 40 square meters, spacious and bright.

The captain came over from the control room, and four people from the other group also arrived.

Two Supremes and two A-levels, evidently in charge.

Qu Jianlei’s side only sent out one person, the Flower Scorpion, who had a look of aloofness.

The five people looked at her, feeling somewhat odd—your side has several Supremes, yet you sent her out?

The captain was a slightly chubby man, suppressing his dissatisfaction, he spoke in a deep voice.

"This starship’s defensive capabilities are fine, but its offensive power is weaker, should we fight or negotiate?"

The Flower Scorpion remained silent, after all she was only an A-level, while the other group had Supremes.

A Water Attribute Supreme spoke, "Let’s communicate first, expecting us to surrender, this little show isn’t convincing enough!"

This reaction was quite normal, those from major forces had such high spirits.

The five looked at the Flower Scorpion, she just calmly uttered a single word, "Fight!"

The five were slightly taken aback, regard for her rose a bit, but not too surprised.

Being qualified as guests of this starship, how could they be easygoing?

Merely an A-level could decisively make such judgments, the opposite side indeed... was quite arrogant.

The next moment, an attack ship connected with the starship, "Stop, or we will launch a full-scale attack!"

The six people in the hall looked at each other, the captain spoke.

"Slowly decelerate, ask the other side to reveal their identity, or we will retaliate."

The opposite side responded, "We know there are several Supremes on your ship, possessing something we need!"

The captain smiled angrily, "Knowing there are multiple Supremes, you still dare to be so audacious?"

He said it, but since the other side hadn’t revealed their identity, he didn’t order a counterattack.

No way, after warning shots, the opposite didn’t continue firing.

If they initiated firing, that would be deliberately starting a battle.

Starting a battle wasn’t a problem, the key was... likely losing, just six attack ships were enough trouble for the starship.

In such a remote area, the short-legged attack ships couldn’t appear for no reason, clearly, there were medium to large starships involved.

From the opposing attack ship, a cold laugh was heard, "As if only you have Supremes."

The captain wasn’t angry, instead he spoke in a deep voice, "May I know what the esteemed Supremes on your side are called?"

—Dare to intercept us, there should be more than one Supreme, right?

At this moment, from behind a meteorite, twelve more small attack ships flew out.

Though they were still far away, with their speed, joining the battle was just a matter of minutes.

At this point, the representatives from the other group had a simultaneous change of complexion, "Damn it... actually investing so heavily!"

If eighteen attack ships launched an assault together, it would be a dire situation—it was hopeless!

The captain was also unsettled and spoke solemnly, "Do you know who you’re provoking?"

"Ha," from the opposite side a cold laugh, "We dare to block you, why would we fear?"

Then the other side’s voice became stern, "Now offering you a choice: stop and surrender obediently!"

Upon hearing this, besides Flower Scorpion, the other five’s faces changed simultaneously.

Although their side had many Supremes, the place where they were surrounded was truly exasperating.

Supremes could survive for a short time in space and fight, but their combat power couldn’t be compared to starships.

Not to be mentioned, just speaking of speed, the gap was significant, attack ships target such small objectives more challenging, but ultimately can hit.

Yet Supremes attacking starships, practically impossible to hit.

The six people in the hall glanced at each other, no one spoke.

Flower Scorpion’s face remained stern like water, yet at this moment, no one cared about her reaction.

The captain pondered for a moment and spoke, "Raise the shields to maximum! Do any of you want to make contact with the other side?"

The four silently exchanged glances, their attitude earlier had been quite flamboyant, because there were only six attack ships on the other side.

Six ships could be fought against, and in the end, during boarding actions, the Supremes could still play a significant role.

But eighteen attack ships... there’s truly no way, engaging in battle would be courting one’s own doom.

The Water Attribute Supreme had earlier made some harsh remarks and was now hesitant to speak, while the Fire Attribute Supreme sneered and spoke.

"Their display is quite impressive, but can they bear the consequences? Let’s communicate first!"

They seemed to be holding firm, but also softening a bit—at least they acknowledged the other side’s considerable display, laying the groundwork for compromise.

Then the five of them turned their gaze towards Flower Scorpion standing aside, clearly wanting her to express her opinion.

Flower Scorpion spoke with no expression, "Contact is possible, but a battle is inevitable!"

On hearing the first part of the sentence, the others were not surprised—no matter how tough one talks, they still have to acquiesce, right?

But the second part of the sentence left everyone stunned.

The Water Attribute Supreme couldn’t help but speak, "Still a battle? Are you..."

Mid-sentence, he forcibly changed his wording, "Don’t you need to discuss it with your companions?"

"I’ll go and discuss it now," Flower Scorpion turned and left, but left a sentence behind, "Principle won’t change."

Watching her leave, the group looked at one another, some shaking their heads helplessly—is she still trying to hold out at this time?

After a while, the Fire Attribute Supreme spoke with a frown, "Just one starship, surely we can’t let them..."

He didn’t finish his sentence, but the meaning was obvious, if the starship is damaged, everyone will suffer!

It’s somewhat ironic, this group who had been so determined earlier, now actually have to consider how to deal with fellow travelers.

However, their concern is also understandable.

Since the beginning of interstellar travel, there have been too many instances of spacecraft accidents, everyone knows how severe the consequences are.

So, as fellow passengers, why should we bear the consequences of your actions?

The captain thought for a moment before speaking, "Then I’ll go and discuss with them."

"No need to discuss," a male voice came from the corridor, followed by a faint pressure.

It was the aura of a Supreme, understated, but it made the faces of the two Supremes slightly change.

An expert can discern the finer details, they could feel the purity of the other’s aura.

Previously, both sides had already had encounters, but as passengers on the starship, the pressure from the Supremes had always been restrained.

Now deliberately releasing it, the related feelings are certainly different.

The Water Attribute Supreme squinted slightly and spoke deeply, "Such pure cultivation, may I know your name?"

However, the Supreme didn’t even bother entering the hall, merely standing at the doorway, speaking indifferently.

"Handle it as you wish, just don’t disturb us before they break into our room."

After saying that, this person unexpectedly closed the door, clearly having no intention to continue communicating.

The Water Attribute Supreme’s face changed, muttering lightly, "These people... hey, how can they act like this?"

But the captain, having sailed in space for many years, discerned the meaning and immediately spoke softly.

"This lord has made it clear that he will not come out, can’t enter the control room, can’t control the starship."

Since that’s the case, there’s really nothing to worry about, it won’t affect the weapon, power systems, and the starship won’t be affected at all.

An A-level shook his head, muttering lightly, "A boarding battle isn’t easy... alas."

He was worried the other side would perceive his words, so he dared not say much.

But just looking at his face of disdain, it was clear that if not for the Supreme speaking, he might have opened mockery, even resorted to curses.

The captain, also an A-level, glanced at him helplessly, "Do you think they don’t have any backup plans?"

This person raised his eyebrows, speaking surprisedly, "There might be backup plans? What would they be then?"

The captain shook his head at this, "If they don’t want to say, how would I know?"

The A-level’s mouth moved slightly, clearly wanting to say something more.

But the Fire Attribute Supreme spoke, "Enough, if someone can cultivate to Supreme level, do you think they are inexplicable persons?"

As time passed, the luxury starship’s speed finally stabilized at a constant rate.

Stopping is absolutely impossible, maintaining a constant speed provides at least some ability to react.

In space travel, lacking this bit of caution can lead to a very tragic fate sooner or later.

The other side’s eighteen small ships didn’t make a fuss—including high-strength energy shields, there’s nothing to fault there.

If they truly dared to demand the other to shut down shields and completely stop propulsion systems, they would certainly fight fiercely till the end.

—Already yielded, there’s no need to overcomplicate things.

Six small ships gradually approached the starship, evidently planning to board.

The remaining twelve small ships were scattered around, maintaining thorough vigilance.

Then a cold, severe voice appeared in the public channel, "Alright, open the space hatch now, we’re boarding."

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