Translator: CinderTL
He sensed that there must be an unforeseen variable at play—a variable that even Mu Yao would struggle to counter.
Among the existing intelligence, no Domain Force matched this hypothesis.
As he pondered, he suddenly thought of the Blue-skinned Assassins.
The Blue-skinned Assassins were the most enigmatic Domain Force in the current intelligence. Their origins remained a mystery, and even their very existence was shrouded in mystery.
Not only did they completely dissipate into spiritual energy upon death, but dissections revealed that their bodies lacked any functional organs necessary for sustaining life.
Moreover, Wei Wei had once mentioned that the Blue-skinned Assassins seemed to be constantly receiving mysterious signals from an external source, signals that could very well be remotely controlling them.
Precise positioning, invisible surveillance... the unexplained anomalies surrounding the Blue-skinned Assassins were numerous.
Their abilities were equally diverse.
Across multiple timelines, he had encountered Blue-skinned Assassins who primarily employed mental attack techniques, as well as those who wielded daggers and specialized in assassination.
Their other abilities included control, defense, curses, and more.
Apart from their shared fearlessness in the face of death, the Blue-skinned Assassins possessed a wide range of distinct abilities, resembling the diverse and flourishing nature of human art magic.
He couldn't help but wonder if it was possible that the Blue-skinned Assassins were the primary reason for the Dawn Army's defeat.
Current intelligence confirms that the Blue-skinned Assassins have amassed a vast collection of miracle items, each possessing unique abilities that defy the laws of physics.
This suggests that the overall strength of the faction behind the Blue-skinned Assassins may be terrifying.
What he was witnessing now was likely just the tip of the iceberg of the Blue-skinned Assassin Faction's true power.
This was further evidenced by the Spirit Energy Clan's extreme caution toward the Blue-skinned Assassins, an attitude clearly disproportionate to dealing with an ordinary faction.
However, the specific reasons for this remained shrouded in mystery due to the limited intelligence available.
Feng Qi could only hope that this line of conflict would extend far enough to yield more useful information, allowing him to lift the veil of secrecy and uncover more of the truth.
With these thoughts in mind, Feng Qi looked up at Tian Shu, who stood shackled in his prison cell.
He wondered if Tian Shu might know more about the Blue-skinned Assassins' origins.
"Uncle Tian Shu, have you ever encountered a domain race with blue skin, a slender build, around 1.5 meters tall, and possessing various unique abilities?"
Tian Shu's face lit up with curiosity at the question.
Instead of answering directly, he paused to recall his past experiences before replying:
"During my years guarding the Heaven-Reaching Road, I encountered many domain species resembling your description. I'm not sure which one you're referring to."
Feng Qi: ...
If it were any other domain creature, he could have easily retrieved an image from his encrypted phone.
Even without a saved image, he could have called the Tiger Soul Research Institute and requested one.
But the Blue-skinned Assassin possessed a mysterious property that prevented it from being photographed or recorded, leaving no visual evidence of its existence.
The only time he had ever seen a recorded image of the Blue-skinned Assassin's appearance was after drinking a mysterious liquor at a Weak Domain Races stronghold. The mental energy projection within the liquor had captured the assassin's detailed features.
After a moment's thought, he pulled out his phone and called the Dean of the Tiger Soul Research Institute.
Although the database lacked images of the Blue-skinned Assassin, it contained a detailed description, including specific features.
After explaining his request to the Dean, he hung up.
A few minutes later, a sketch was sent to his phone.
After verifying its accuracy, he held the screen up to Tian Shu and asked:
"Uncle Tian Shu, have you ever seen or heard of this domain creature in the picture?"
Tian Shu studied the sketch curiously for a few seconds before shaking his head.
"During my years guarding Main Road 32, I never encountered such domain creatures, nor did my teammates ever mention them."
Hearing this, Feng Qi felt a pang of disappointment.
He had hoped Tian Shu might possess some relevant information, but it seemed the Blue-skinned Assassins had never crossed paths with him.
"Why are you so interested in this domain race?" Tian Shu asked curiously. "What makes them so special?"
Feng Qi nodded in response.
"This domain race is shrouded in mystery. In previous timelines, I've been targeted by their assassins multiple times. I'm almost certain they possess numerous miracle items, making their potential power terrifying."
"Despite exploring multiple timelines, I've never found any concrete information about them. Yet I believe their influence on human history might be profound—they could even be the true cause of the Dawn Army's failure."
"Of course, this is just my speculation. It might not be the truth."
"I see. But I truly haven't encountered this faction before, nor do I know anything about their origins."
After chatting with Tian Shu for a while longer, Feng Qi prepared to leave.
He had considered taking Tian Shu away from this metallic cage.
But upon closer reflection, he realized he lacked the means to resolve the hidden dangers within Tian Shu's body.
Rashly removing him from this prison might bring disaster to Star City.
Although the current cultivation system far surpassed what existed four hundred years ago, and human powerhouses far exceeded their predecessors, they would undoubtedly be capable of engaging an out-of-control Tian Shu in battle. Moreover, Mu Qing was also present.
However, Mu Qing played a crucial role on the front lines and couldn't constantly stay by Tian Shu's side.
The moment Mu Qing left his side, an out-of-control Tian Shu would inevitably inflict heavy losses on the Star City Military Department.
He had also considered taking Tian Shu to the Scarlet Research Institute, hoping Wei Wei could resolve the hidden dangers within his body.
But upon closer reflection, this approach carried immense risks.
Whether Wei Wei could actually solve Tian Shu's internal problems remained uncertain. If Tian Shu suddenly lost control during the treatment, it would spell disaster for the Scarlet Research Institute.
In such a scenario, Wei Wei herself might be instantly killed by the rampaging Tian Shu.
The Scarlet Research Institute was the core of every Sacrifice Line he had established, and its security always took absolute priority.
It bore critical responsibilities, including developing virtual games, overcoming the dangers of the Flesh and Blood Sacrifice, researching new projects, and preserving brains.
Sending Tian Shu to the Scarlet Research Institute could jeopardize the entire battle line, rendering all their efforts futile.
Even though this battle line allowed him to gather a wealth of intelligence, without the Scarlet Research Institute, the information he collected would never reach his future self, effectively making the entire battle line a complete failure.
After careful consideration, Feng Qi decided to abandon the plan.
Tian Shu was undoubtedly a powerful asset, but until they found a solution to his instability, this combat power remained unusable.
He was like Schrödinger's double-edged sword.
Opening the cage could yield either an "uncontrolled Tian Shu" or a normal one, entirely dependent on fate.
If fate favored them, he would strike their enemies; if not, he would strike their allies.
A Tian Shu governed by fate was terrifying indeed.
At least in this timeline, Tian Shu and Feng Qi had few remaining points of intersection.
With this thought, Feng Qi turned to Tian Shu and said:
"Uncle Tian Shu, perhaps in another timeline we'll fight side-by-side as comrades. But for now, I must leave. Take care."
"Wait," Tian Shu called out. "I have something for you."
(End of the Chapter)
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