Translator: CinderTL
Under Mu Qing's overwhelming suppression, the figure enveloped in silver light remained utterly immobile.
It was clear the figure was attempting to gather its strength; the silver light flickered violently under its control, yet it couldn't withstand the encroaching jade-colored radiance.
Finally, the silver light was dispelled by the jade-colored streams.
To Feng Qi's astonishment, beneath the silver light lay a puppet crafted from an unknown material.
The puppet was entirely silver-white, humanoid in form, with mechanical joints and apertures scattered across its body.
A silver-white crystal stone was embedded in its forehead.
The gaps between the puppet's joints were clearly visible, and a silver-white gear on its chest rotated slowly in sync with the rhythmic flickering of the crystal stone on its forehead.
"It seems... the Domain Weakling Alliance... has become unreliable!" a sharp, synthesized voice rasped from the puppet's opening mouth.
Feng Qi's expression turned cold at these words.
From their initial contact, he had found the puppet's voice strangely artificial, like an electronic synthesis.
At first, he had assumed the mission issuer was trying to disguise their identity.
Now it was clear the puppet had anticipated the risks of a face-to-face transaction and chosen to send a puppet instead.
"It seems... Feng Qi is hiding many secrets," the puppet rasped, its voice stuttering under Mu Qing's oppressive qi momentum. The mental connection controlling the puppet flickered intermittently, making speech labored and even movement difficult.
"What should we do with it?" Mu Qing asked, turning to Feng Qi.
The puppet grinned mockingly, revealing a manic smile. "If... I'm not mistaken... Feng Qi must also be part of a Domain Force... and this Domain Force controls Star City's Weakling Clan Alliance... What unexpected intelligence!"
Feng Qi remained unfazed by the puppet's taunts. He couldn't care less about such petty provocations. Ever since launching the super virtual game, he had been living on the edge, and the taunts of a minor faction meant nothing to him.
As for why he was certain this was a minor faction:
From a historical perspective, the strongest power in Star City's future was Old Mist, who controlled the Tiger Soul Research Institute. This minor faction would likely be wiped out during Old Mist's rise to power.
Whether considering historical trends or the current strength of the Dawn Organization, this minor faction posed no real threat.
His only regret was that he had hoped to flush out this little rat sooner.
Feng Qi hadn't expected the little rat to be so cautious, managing to evade their fishing operation.
This alone suggested that the small faction possessed some skill, at least far surpassing the Nightshadow Clan, who relied solely on mental control.
With this thought, Feng Qi coldly ordered, "Dismantle it. Take the components back for research."
Upon hearing his command, Mu Qing didn't hesitate. Her left hand shot out, seizing the silver-white crystal stone embedded in the puppet's forehead.
The puppet's incredibly durable body offered no resistance against Mu Qing's strength. The metal twisted and buckled as she easily plucked the crystal stone from its forehead.
Deprived of its power source, the puppet suddenly went limp.
As Mu Qing held the silver-white puppet aloft, Feng Qi decided to bring it back to the Tiger Soul Research Institute for further study.
However, to be safe, he resolved to conduct a thorough inspection first.
He needed to ensure the puppet contained no surveillance devices, listening devices, tracking devices, or even remote-detonation mechanisms, to prevent any unforeseen incidents.
Having experienced multiple timelines, he knew firsthand how cunning these Domain Sleeper Factions could be.
Every action had to prioritize stability.
"Lord Narrator, this puppet looks somewhat familiar," the Black Dragon, who had been standing a short distance behind him, suddenly remarked.
Feng Qi's heart quickened at these words. He immediately turned to face the Black Dragon.
"Tell me what you know."
"Lord Narrator, allow me to introduce my origins. My clansmen and I hail from the second layer of the Black Domain in the domain world. We are a low-tier race, surviving by mining resources and supplying them to more powerful clans."
"In the second layer of the Black Domain, two dominant factions control the eastern and western regions, respectively. Both seek to seize the other's territory and resources, leading to perpetual warfare. The Black Serpent Clan has pledged allegiance to one of these factions."
"To be frank, I was once a member of a cannon fodder unit sent to the front lines, barely surviving. On the battlefield, I witnessed the formidable enemy race firsthand. Their distinctive features are unmistakable: long, silvery-white hair and eyes."
"Moreover, their combat tactics are remarkably diverse. Most excel at long-range combat, employing silvery-white longbows to eliminate targets. Some clansmen are skilled beast tamers, while others use musical instruments to launch psychic attacks. Among them are puppet artificers who command silvery-white puppets similar to the one we encountered earlier."
Intrigued by the Black Dragon's explanation, Feng Qi immediately asked, "What is the name of this race?"
"The Silver Moon Clan!"
Upon hearing this name, Feng Qi's pupils constricted sharply.
The Silver Moon Clan was a name he knew all too well.
The first powerful Domain Force he learned about wasn't the Black Shadow Faction behind the Technology Research Institute, nor the Lord of the Mist, nor even the Spirit Energy Clan.
It was the Silver Moon Clan, mentioned by the Black Dragon.
In the world 1,500 years in the future, Suction Cup's loss of consciousness and subsequent dementia were also linked to the Silver Moon Domain Field.
In the normal timeline, the Silver Moon Domain Field had once invaded Star City.
At that time, most of Star City's forces had been deployed to Future City to assist in the battle, leaving the city in a dire situation.
Faced with the imminent destruction of Star City, Suction Cup stepped forward.
Single-handedly, she confronted the Silver Moon Domain Field's assault, ultimately repelling the Silver Moon Clan's advance.
But this victory came at a terrible cost.
After the battle, the Scarlet Crystal embedded in Suction Cup's body shattered, and she lost consciousness, acting only on instinct thereafter.
Suction Cup had inherited the Scarlet Crystal left behind by Mu Qing at her peak. By then, Mu Qing could already slay calamity-grade domain creatures. Even with the diminished effectiveness of a second Scarlet Crystal embedding, Suction Cup's combat power remained formidable.
The answer to this question can be found by looking at the events after the year 1500.
By then, the Scarlet Crystal embedded in Suction Cup's body had completely shattered, yet her combat power remained terrifying, even allowing her to fight Little Black for a considerable time.
This demonstrates the Silver Moon Clan's formidable strength during that era.
(End of the Chapter)
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