Chapter 2932: Evading

Fang Heng saw several changes in Emery’s expression and sneered inwardly. He curled his lips and said, “Alright then, if you’re not going to speak, I’ll be on my way. I still need to report back. If I delay too long, the Federation will get suspicious. You can stay here and keep watching it. I’ll come back after I handle the situation.”

Emery observed Fang Heng’s behavior and silently pondered.

He couldn’t directly control the Seed of Ouroboros or Fang Heng’s actions. What he could do was merely exert influence.

Just like with those alien races.

“Wait!”

Emery called out to Fang Heng and said, “Fang Heng, I remember you can control summoned creatures to fight. Could you leave some summoned creatures here to help us?”

Fang Heng looked at Emery and nodded, “Sure. What do you need them to do?”

It worked!

Emery felt a jolt of excitement.

The Federation would eventually discover his presence. With the current development speed of the Seed of Ouroboros, there was no way it would reach its complete form before the Federation arrived.

His only hope now was Fang Heng!

“The Seed of Ouroboros needs a large supply of energy to enter the next tier, including devouring various native creatures of this world, energy bodies, and we also need the world-specific purple crystals. Plundering these materials can help the Seed of Ouroboros evolve as quickly as possible.”

Emery, feeling immense pressure and backed into a corner by the Federation, laid out all the problems he faced in the hope of gaining Fang Heng’s help.

“And the Federation–we absolutely cannot let them discover the location of the Seed of Ouroboros’s flesh cocoon. With their current strength, there’s no way we can protect it.”

Fang Heng coldly swept a glance at Emery and nodded, “Leave the Federation to me. You do your part. Help the Seed of Ouroboros complete its fusion as soon as possible. Understood?”

Emery felt as if he had gone from hell to heaven upon hearing Fang Heng’s response.

There was hope!

Fang Heng had appeared out of nowhere, his identity unclear, but his strength was formidable.

Not to mention his terrifying summoned creatures!

Emery steadied his emotions and nodded, “Alright, I’ll take care of things here.”

“And keep an eye on your alien group. Don’t let them get in my way.”

With that, Fang Heng turned and left the cavern.

Outside the cavern, Charlene revealed herself behind Fang Heng.

“This is risky, Fang Heng.”

“I know. I’ve prepared for both outcomes. If the Western District Federation is willing to give us the method to break the ‘lock,’ then these other tactics won’t be necessary.”

Fang Heng turned to look at Charlene and said, “Wanna bet? Even if we gather enough Black Fog crystals, the Federation still won’t easily help us break the ‘lock.'”

Charlene remained silent for a moment, tacitly agreeing to Fang Heng’s plan.

…

Star Map Control Center.

Fang Heng and Charlene returned the way they came through the black prism, arriving back in the Black Fog Core Domain.

Augustine stood in the hall with a group of Federation soldiers. Seeing the two return, he asked, “So? Did you find any clues?”

Fang Heng shook his head.

“The Seed of Ouroboros is very unique. My perception can’t fully track it right now. I’ll have to search through each world one by one.”

“You’ve worked hard.”

Augustine had originally placed great hope in Fang Heng, but now his expression dimmed. He nodded and said, “Thank you. If you find any clues, please let us know immediately. The Federation will cooperate at once.”

“Mm, I will.”

Fang Heng looked around the hall.

The experts previously invited by Augustine had already entered various Black Fog Games to investigate. Only the Federation soldiers in the sealed-off domain remained in the hall.

Fang Heng asked, “Looks like I’m not allowed to leave now?”

“The lounge is upstairs. Sorry, due to the special nature of this mission, you should remain within this underground secret domain until the mission is complete.”

“But I have other matters to handle.”

Fang Heng shrugged and continued, “I spoke with Instructor Benny earlier. Last time, we successfully destroyed an SS-level insect nest, completely wiping out traces of the Seed of Ouroboros from that target world. The Federation military and I earned a large number of contribution points from that mission. These points should be enough to exchange for part of the Black Fog Core to obtain cultivation tools for the ‘lock.'”

Beside him, Charlene added in a firm tone, “Benny promised me that after the mission, he’d initiate the next tier of ‘lock’ cultivation.”

Augustine looked troubled. He waved his hand and said, “Please be patient, both of you. I’ve already discussed this with Instructor Benny.”

“The Black Fog Core promised to you is already in the process of being procured. But due to the current emergency, and given that you’re on a special mission, as well as the time it takes to purchase the core and simulate the training ground…”

As Fang Heng listened to all of Augustine’s excuses, he glanced sideways at Charlene and gave her a meaningful look.

See? What did I tell you?

Charlene’s expression darkened slightly, then quickly returned to normal.

Fang Heng noticed the change in her expression and sighed inwardly.

He really wanted to ask her how many things she had done for the Western District Federation during this time, and how much they had taken advantage of her.

Fine, I helped you get it back double.

He gave Charlene a look that said, “Leave it to me.”

“Fang Heng, for now, it’s best to stay here,” said Captain Zoran as he walked over to advise him. “I’ll keep an eye on the training progress. If there’s any news, I’ll inform you immediately.”

“Alright. We’ll keep tracking the missing Seed of Ouroboros. As for the Black Fog Core, I hope you’ll keep working on it.”

“We’ll do our best.”

Behind Augustine, a few senior Federation council members murmured among themselves. One of them stepped forward, looked at Fang Heng and Charlene, and nodded, “There’s one more thing we need your help with.”

Fang Heng was already losing patience. He turned and asked, “What is it?”

“It’s about ‘lock’ cultivation. Redeeming the Black Fog Core requires a large amount of contribution points. The Federation’s resources are tight. We still need a substantial number of contribution points. As members of the Spawns, you both should have received some rewards…”

“There’s one more thing–we hope the two of you could temporarily lend your contribution points to us. After this crisis, we’ll fully repay the loan and provide additional compensation…”

Lend?

Heh! Sounds nice when you say it.

Fang Heng sneered inwardly and said, “Alright then. I hope you can keep your word.”