World's End: My Keyword is One More Than Others-Chapter 495: Defy Fate

In the bodies of the Imperial Capital's Gene Warriors, not only are superior animal genes integrated, but mechanical armor is also fused with their bodies.

This ensures they possess the strongest combat power. In battle, if the mech they are piloting is destroyed, their body can transform into another set of armor.

However, due to limited animal resources and time, only a little over two thousand members of the Imperial Capital Guard Corps have been modified.

Not all of these two thousand have undergone full attribute modifications.

For the same agility, some have integrated cat genes, others leopard genes, and some falcon genes, resulting in varying combat power among the gene warriors.

Nevertheless, this batch of gene warriors is currently the strongest military force on Bi Xing.

To deter the restless Alien Star warriors, the Imperial Capital Guard Corps conducted a surprise military exercise, greatly boosting the morale of billions on Bi Xing, even temporarily suppressing the arrogance of the Doomsday Cult.

After all, most people still yearn for a better future...

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"Lin Hong, there are at least over eighty Alien Star warriors near the Imperial Capital. Previously, we could detect their positions and movements through the Battle Network, but since yesterday, over sixty have disappeared from surveillance. Moreover, these individuals have not logged into the Battle Network again; they are likely recruited or controlled by someone, as their signals disappeared sequentially..."

At the Homeland Defense Bureau, Nalan Li projected the information she had onto the wall, speaking confidently.

She had undergone the most comprehensive genetic modifications, integrating genes from eagles, cats, tardigrades... and the Hill people.

The fatigue that had long accompanied her vanished, and Nalan Li was now full of energy, like a completely different person.

She hadn't integrated mechanical components into her body, saying she didn't want to be a mechanical girl, as it would make her feel less like a real woman.

Beside Nalan Li were Gu Qingyan and Shen Yuning, who had also been modified. They joined the National Strategic Defense Bureau, becoming Nalan Li's deputies.

Since they were to be trained, it was natural to let them see the real world.

Their faces still bore the innocence of college students, pretending to be mature among a group of Alien Star warriors. Occasionally, their glances at Du Ge carried a hint of affection. Du Ge's identity as an Alien Star warrior did not deter their enthusiasm; instead, it piqued their curiosity even more.

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The Homeland Defense Bureau was completely swallowed by the dark division. Luo Yan still held the title of director, but in reality, he had become Nalan Li's deputy, sitting in the corner, looking at a room full of young women, his expression not very pleasant.

Even though he was wholeheartedly for Bi Xing, at this moment, with power slipping away, he couldn't help but feel a bit depressed, but no one cared about him anymore!

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After a new round of elimination.

Currently, the number of Alien Star warriors is down to over five hundred, with more than two hundred still in hiding. This number is close to the balance Du Ge wanted.

But from Nalan Li's description, the worst-case scenario seems to have occurred.

Those sent by various forces to the Imperial Capital are at least the elite among Alien Star warriors. Over sixty disappearing in succession is likely due to being controlled by someone.

Typically, once a ten-person Alien Star warrior squad is formed, it becomes difficult to eliminate. A squad of over sixty Alien Star warriors has at least a hundred skills, and even randomly combining them could result in a plethora of combo skills. This news is simply disastrous for others.

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"Brother Lin, why not gather the people from Qi Yuan Star! I feel your plan might not be achievable." Xu Wan said, "Our numbers are too few, and we have no idea what skills the other side possesses."

"It would be best to call back Jing Aizhen and the others as well," Yu Bo suggested.

A massive force of over sixty people caused panic among everyone, each thinking of gathering forces for a final decisive battle.

"If worse comes to worst, we go directly to outer space. By controlling the space front, we can threaten everyone," Fan Lie said, "If anyone dares to disobey, we'll destroy Bi Xing."

As soon as he said this.

Nalan Li, Luo Yan, Gu Qingyan, and other natives all turned their gaze towards Fan Lie, as if they wanted to pierce through him.

Fan Lie glared back without concern, "Why are you looking at me? I'm stating a fact. Letting us control the space front is better than handing it over to someone else. At least we won't truly destroy Bi Xing."

"Lin Hong might not, but you can't be trusted," Nalan Li said, "Until the last moment, no one is allowed on the space front."

"Stubborn," Fan Lie snorted.

He possessed a fusion divine skill that could greatly enhance Bi Xing's combat power, not fearing the natives of Bi Xing at all.

If Lin Hong weren't suppressing him, he would have long used his identity to threaten the president to open the space front for him.

"Nalan Li, what Fan Lie said isn't without merit," Du Ge interrupted their conversation, "We don't know what kind of group the other side is. Controlling the space front ourselves can at least ensure Bi Xing's safety. Moreover, sending Alien Star warriors to the front line might remove the threat of the Hill vanguard and gain more Hill civilization technology."

"..." Nalan Li was stunned.

"You may not realize it, but Alien Star warriors combined with gene warriors already have the strength to contend with the Hill civilization's advance team."

Du Ge smiled and continued, "Solving one hidden danger at least buys us two years, making it easier to suppress those troublesome Alien Star warriors. If we acquire the Hill civilization's space jump technology, we can embark on an interstellar expedition, intercepting the Hill civilization in the universe, truly safeguarding Bi Xing."

The same idea, when Fan Lie said it, came from self-interest, immediately triggering resentment from Nalan Li and others. But when Du Ge said it, it not only solved Bi Xing's current troubles but also addressed future issues.

As soon as he finished speaking.

Nalan Li and the others were all moved, even feeling an urge to immediately fly to the space front.

"Lin Hong, should we head to space now?" Nalan Li tentatively asked.

"..." Fan Lie silently pursed his lips, once again realizing the gap between him and Du Ge, a gap not bridgeable by force, as he could always willingly act according to Du Ge's wishes.

"No, at least we should fight first. Fleeing without a fight isn't my style." Du Ge glanced at her and smiled, "At this juncture, if we flee into space, it will drive Bi Xing's Alien Star warriors completely mad. When they act recklessly, Bi Xing will be even harder to manage. The best scenario is to guide them, giving everyone on every planet a chance to enter space, leaving hope for everyone, so they won't take desperate measures."

"Yes." Nalan Li nodded.

"Brother Lin, how do we deal with them?" Ying Fei asked. Gambling was a top keyword, but these days, her presence had diminished, and her ranking had long fallen out of the top ten.

"Aren't they recruiting people?" Du Ge said, "Send Yu Bo to scout their situation, find out how they control people and their hiding places, and we can take targeted action."

"Me again?" Yu Bo looked bitter, "Brother Lin, if they have control-type skills, I might betray us. If I'm used by them, it will be our loss."

"Control-type skills also require exposure." Du Ge smiled, looking at Meng Lanyun and Zhao Mei, "As long as they show themselves, Zhao Mei and Meng Lanyun will handle them."

Zhao Mei's "Toe-to-Toe" is a single-target summoning skill, with no attack or defense bonuses, but the advantage is unlimited distance, as long as the opponent's appearance is known.

Meng Lanyun's "Shady Business," though unsavory, can summon groups if she's willing to go all out.

Yu Bo's "Shared Sight and Hearing" happens to complement their weaknesses, allowing them to summon the opponent remotely through Yu Bo's perspective.

Eliminating the opponent's control-type keywords will cause their assembled team to collapse instantly, leaving them at Du Ge's mercy.

Meng Lanyun sighed silently, knowing this day would come ever since awakening that keyword, though she didn't expect it to come so quickly...

She wondered if Ying Fei could secure a ranking. If she did, how would future Alien Star warriors view her actions on the battlefield?

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Yet she couldn't refuse, as this was a task assigned by Du Ge.

There were many times she wanted to use this skill on Du Ge.

Du Ge was her idol, and having a moment with her idol would be enough for a lifetime of memories. But her love for Du Ge made her suppress this thought; she couldn't tarnish her idol.

"Yuan Xiaoyan, can you give me another reading?" Yu Bo looked at Yuan Xiaoyan, seeking comfort.

Yuan Xiaoyan glanced at him, "No danger."

Before the meeting, Du Ge instructed her to always speak positively, regardless of the divination outcome. He needed a team that moved forward fearlessly, not one bound by a true divination result.

The power of divination lies in influencing the situation single-handedly. Divination serves the outcome, not the other way around.

Otherwise, she would never unleash the full potential of divination.

Seeing Yu Bo relax after hearing her reading, Yuan Xiaoyan suddenly understood the true meaning of divination. Then, she saw her personal interface flash, and her long-dormant second skill suddenly awakened.

She opened her personal interface and was stunned.

Everyone noticed her reaction.

Du Ge asked, "What new skill awakened?"

"Defy Fate," Yuan Xiaoyan pursed her lips, looking at Du Ge, stammering, "I can change the divination result at the cost of my own impairment, proportional to the change."

With these words, the air fell silent.

Du Ge looked at Yuan Xiaoyan, recalling a term exclusive to mystics—five disadvantages and three deficiencies.

Hong Xin looked at Yuan Xiaoyan and suddenly asked, "Xiaoyan, can Blue Star make it to the top three?"

Yuan Xiaoyan was stunned.

Ying Fei, Fan Lie, Zhang Xueqi, and others all turned their gaze to Yuan Xiaoyan, as her newly awakened skill was too overpowering.

If Defy Fate could determine the outcome of the Alien Star Battlefield, what was the point of everyone else's efforts?

For a moment, Fan Lie even considered eliminating Yuan Xiaoyan.

The top ten didn't matter.

But the top three, with Qi Yuan Star taking one, if Blue Star took another, the rest would have only one spot to compete for...

Sensing the tension in the air, Yuan Xiaoyan bit her lip, not answering Hong Xin, instead seeking help from Du Ge.

Foolish!

How could she reveal such an overpowering keyword in public?

Du Ge shook his head helplessly, "Xiaoyan, come with me."

"Brother Lin, let her reveal the divination result!" Fan Lie said, "We all want to know if our planets can make it to the top three."

"Yes," Ying Fei agreed, "We don't want to work hard only to benefit others."

Xiang Jiaojiao glanced at Meng Lanyun and Zhao Mei. Yuan Xiaoyan's newly awakened skill was so powerful it could cause the team Du Ge had assembled to fall apart.

After all.

They admired Du Ge, but that didn't mean they wanted to share resources.

The conference room was tense.

Du Ge surveyed the crowd and smiled, "Yuan Xiaoyan, you can tell them the results."

Yuan Xiaoyan glanced at Hong Xin, "Blue Star's divination is 'full harvest.'"

Hong Xin was overjoyed, Xu Wan and Xiang Jiaojiao exchanged a glance, both relieved.

"What about Zhong Tian Star?" Fan Lie asked.

After a moment of silence, Yuan Xiaoyan said, "The fruit will ripen."

"What does that mean?" Fan Lie asked.

"It should also mean a harvest," Yuan Xiaoyan stammered, "I can only see the divination, not the true meaning. It was the same when I read for Guo Yougui and the others."

"What about Sirius?" Ying Fei asked.

"Abundant harvest," Yuan Xiaoyan took a deep breath, giving another auspicious term. At this moment, she was even more grateful for Du Ge teaching her the true method of divination.

"Can I know about Ziyin Planet?" Zhang Xueqi asked.

"Drawing water with a bamboo basket," Yuan Xiaoyan wasn't entirely foolish, knowing who held power in the Homeland Defense Bureau. With three spots already allocated, the solitary Zhang Xueqi was naturally out, and with Du Ge present, giving him a negative reading wouldn't cause a stir.

"I knew it," Zhang Xueqi smiled bitterly, shaking his head.

"Xueqi, games have winners and losers. Ziyin Planet's people were unlucky not to cooperate with us, so not getting a spot is normal." Du Ge looked at him, comforting, "Why not ask about your own divination?"

"Will I return safely?" Zhang Xueqi asked.

"Safe return," Yuan Xiaoyan looked at him and said.

Zhang Xueqi was momentarily stunned, then relaxed, smiling bitterly, "Content."

Sang Chao, Yu Lian, and others also inquired about their planets and fates. Yuan Xiaoyan, now skilled in divination, naturally provided satisfactory answers.

These people's keywords weren't strong; surviving was enough, so they didn't care if their planet got a spot.

Defeating Du Ge was too difficult.

"Brother Lin, our three planets have good divinations. What about Qi Yuan Star?" Fan Lie asked, "Aren't you curious about Yuan Xiaoyan's reading?"

"I never intended to take a spot," Du Ge smiled at him, "Otherwise, with my ability, I would have sent myself into space and destroyed Bi Xing before you reacted. Why would I leave you till now?

Qi Yuan Star's resources are enough for several years. I've told you, my goal is to revert the Alien Star Battlefield rules Du Ge changed, allowing more people to return alive, ensuring the next Alien Star Battlefield doesn't have only three spots to allocate."

He smiled, looking at Yuan Xiaoyan, "Tell them, what's Qi Yuan Star's divination?"

Yuan Xiaoyan looked at Du Ge, hesitated, then said, "Returning empty-handed."

With these words, the conference room fell silent again.

Fan Lie, Xin Tianyang, and others might have some doubts, but Xu Wan and others looked at Du Ge with admiration and reverence.

"Returning empty-handed!" Du Ge looked at Yuan Xiaoyan, seemingly wistful yet relieved, finally chuckling, "Not bad, at least we return."

He clapped his hands, invigorating everyone, "Alright, now that everyone knows their future, you can relax and focus on the task.

Divination is just a temporary result; there are other keywords, like change and fate, causing deviations. To make divination reality, we must rely on our efforts.

Let's work together to make Yuan Xiaoyan's divination a reality. As for Yuan Xiaoyan's Defy Fate, don't dwell on it.

Changing an Alien Star Battlefield result might cost her life, not worth it.

Our ultimate goal is for everyone in the team to survive while gaining maximum benefits, not sacrificing anyone for others. That might be what Pan-Universal Entertainment wants, but it holds no meaning for us..."