Chapter 360: 171, Star Overwhelming

Second Cosmic Network.

Within the attached space exclusively used by the Star Patrol Council.

In the vast hall, seven councilmen sat aligned at the top, with twenty-two council members positioned behind them like stars surrounding the moon.

Hundreds of prospective star patrollers stood silently below, listening intently.

A giant eye resembling Earth floated above the hall, slowly rotating, emitting an astonishing sense of oppression.

“Councilmen, council members, and prospective star patrollers.”

The planet inspector spoke in a low voice: “On March 7th, 2124 at 23:54:27, or eighteen minutes ago, the detection system of the Intelligent Star Group’s Moon Fortress ‘Lonely Star’ was suddenly shielded. The shielding lasted for 31 seconds.”

“During this period, although other planetary surveillance systems did not detect anything abnormal, technological standards that can shield the Seventh Rank Fortress’s detection can enable small spacecraft to achieve multi-spectrum invisibility once they enter Earth.”

The planet inspector’s voice echoed through the hall, “This anomaly gives us reason to suspect that outer space smugglers took advantage of this opportunity to infiltrate Earth.”

Lin Qing stood quietly among the group of prospective star patrollers below, lost in thought.

Infiltrate Earth?

Outer space smugglers?

He couldn’t help but recall the words Chu Hongjun had said to him before.

“Considering the shielding interference with the Seventh Rank Fortress, the danger level of these outer space smugglers could be extremely high.”

The planet inspector’s eyes slowly swept over everyone present: “Therefore, the hypothetical enemy for this star patrol operation will be positioned as the highest theoretical level – Star Abyss Fifth Layer.”

As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar below.

Star Abyss Fifth Layer smugglers?

This is theoretically the highest level of outer space smugglers that appear on Earth under normal circumstances.

In the closed state of Earth, star creatures cannot enter, so at most, high-level original creatures might appear.

Normally–

Original Level Clerics are theoretically the strongest level among outer space smugglers.

And the Star Abyss Fifth Layer includes the elite among Original Level Clerics!

The key is that several holy texts are required for an original cleric to pass through the Star Abyss Fifth Layer. Even on Earth, with the Celestial Vault Islands, a considerable number of council members haven’t passed through the Star Abyss Fifth Layer.

As Two-Star Cosmic Citizens, they are already prominent figures in cosmic civilization. Why would they want to become smugglers?

If they were star thieves, that would be more plausible. It is said that the forces of some major star thieves surpass many Level One civilizations.

“Although the situation is difficult to assess, we must prepare adequately.”

The planet inspector glanced around, “The seven councilmen will enter space to patrol, ready to support the surface at any time. Twenty-two council members will lead the prospective star patrollers, carrying ‘Planet Exclusion Devices’ to search globally.”

“Considering the high difficulty of the mission, only prospective star patrollers of high-level original creature rank are required to participate.”

“Here is the allocation list for this operation; any adjustments needed can be applied for now.”

As the planet inspector spoke, rows of names written in Universal Cosmic Language appeared in the air.

Lin Qing glanced at the list.

As a high-level original creature, he was naturally required to participate in the operation, and he was assigned to the seventh group, led by the councilman ‘Bloom’ among the Intelligent Star People.

It was said that Councilman Bloom was among the elite in the council, having long passed through the Star Abyss Fifth Layer.

However, Lin Qing didn’t care who he worked with. Given his current strength, although some council members were stronger than him, none could threaten him.

“I request an adjustment.”

Suddenly, a low voice was heard among the council members.

Lin Qing looked and found the speaker was a stout man from the Intelligent Star People with a golden vertical eye on his forehead; it was Councilman Bloom.

“My telekinesis type is Telekinesis Body, which is not adept at searching.”

Bloom spoke in a low voice, “However, I often collaborate with the two prospective star patrollers in Yan Councilperson’s group, making it easier to use the Planet Exclusion Device for searching with them.”

The planet inspector’s gaze swept over and immediately approved: “Councilman Yan and Councilman Bloom will exchange duties, with Councilman Yan leading the seventh group.”

Lin Qing narrowed his eyes slightly.

Yan Qingqing and Bloom exchanged a glance and nodded slightly: “Alright.”

She felt a bit puzzled.

Although she had received orders from the upper echelons of the Intelligent Star Group–a councilman ranked within the top five in strength must try to lead the group where Lin Qing is placed whenever possible.

But… she didn’t understand why.

Above the hall, the elderly councilman ‘Kelo’ from the Intelligent Star People, with an ice-blue vertical eye on his forehead, watched with a trace of satisfaction.

The plan was going smoothly.

Although the planet inspector had assigned Bloom, who was ranked high in strength, after switching to Yan Qingqing, the plan was perfect.

Bloom was ranked thirty-ninth in the Star Abyss, easily passing through the Star Abyss Fifth Layer, nearly second only to the top-tier strong ones of the transformed star creatures in the urban circle.

If Bloom led the search, unless he deliberately held back, the three star thieves might not kill Lin Qing in time.

Moreover, it shouldn’t have obvious suspicions.

Although Yan Qingqing also possessed the strength of the Star Abyss Fifth Layer, she had only barely succeeded last year. Her attacks were strong but couldn’t withstand those three star thieves.

With Yan Qingqing leading, the three star thieves could easily hold her back and then kill Lin Qing swiftly.