How come I was the one being targeted?

"When will death come? I'm getting anxious waiting..."

The black-haired man put away the ancient sword that was shattered and gleaming with blood, and followed her silently.

"Don't be impatient, Ren. Just follow Elio's "script" first."

The woman with burgundy hair comforted Ren as she walked around the corner and saw a cold girl with a silver ponytail sitting on a bench not far away. She was chewing gum expressionlessly and blowing out a bubble out of boredom. After hearing her footsteps, she stood up and stretched for a long time.

"System time 1:27:35. You're late this time, Kafka."

"Sorry, Silver Wolf, the antimatter army on the road is a bit tricky."

Kafka spread her hands helplessly. Seeing this, Silver Wolf smiled proudly. "Then it seems the troops I lured here are of good quality. They're enough for you to say they're a bit tricky."

"How's the situation with Sam?"

Kafka came to Silver Wolf and asked softly, her gentle and patient tone just like a kindergarten teacher treating a child.

"Everything went smoothly. She's completed the mission in the 'script' and is now hidden outside the space station... By the way, this mission is really lively. What's going on? Are they planning to blow up the Black Tower's space station? Sam and Blade again... Please, just say something. We can't chat unless it's written in the 'script'."

Silver Wolf patted Blade's arm with a complicated expression, but the other party's response was still a series of silences.

"Today's mission is simple: just get the target into the carrier. As for why we're all mobilized... Elliot said there were unexpected complications. And, don't you, Wolf, always say operations are boring? Perhaps this one will pique your interest a little."

"Oh, please stop raising flags randomly. I've never seen a mission like this before. Even mobilizing all the staff isn't enough, and you even have to ask me to get this little thing..."

Silver Wolf held his forehead and sighed, operating the screen that appeared out of thin air. A special bottle appeared from the space crack, containing only a peculiarly shaped mini stinging insect.

She didn't take it out, but quickly stuffed the bottle back into the space crack.

"Alright, Silver Wolf, have you found the room that contains the star core?"

Kafka's expression was still gentle, and there was a hint of doting in her look at Silver Wolf. She crossed her arms and asked with a smile.

"Of course, come with me."

Silver Wolf ignored the vague sense of unease rising in his heart, casually handed the floating screen to Kafka, and led the two of them slowly towards their destination, a room deep in the corridor of the containment compartment, ready to retrieve their mission target - the star core.

Space Station Facts: Chapter 100: Star Core Hunter? Interesting!

"Did they use some tricks? Or did they use some strange objects to cover it up..."

Several people walked around the corridor of the containment section several times, clearing out many virtual soldiers along the way, but did not find any trace of the star core. However, the screen of the detection device always showed that the star core was nearby.

"Ha, simple and crude but effective."

Silver Wolf stood still and after a simple guess, he quickly found a strange object numbered 211 - "Blind Spot" by hacking into the information system of all the strange objects in the containment section.

"What is this?" Kafka asked.

"A very simple deflecting light field, its function is to make things in the area less noticeable, but as soon as other things are no longer conspicuous, it will be exposed."

Silver Wolf raised his eyebrows slightly, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and after quickly operating the terminal with a bit of complacency, the space behind the box where the strange object was supposed to be placed deflected, revealing a door leading to another space.

"That's a good idea. The simpler the technique, the harder it is to detect. You're truly a member of the Genius Club. Should I say this is the opposite of what's expected?"

A hint of surprise flashed across Kafka's eyes, and then the corners of her mouth lifted up in a meaningful smile: "Aren, please help guard outside. Silver Wolf and I will go in."

"........good."

Ren closed his mouth as if he didn't want to waste any more words. After watching the two of them enter the room, he stood silently by the door holding the Zhili Sword.

Kafka and Silver Wolf passed through the energy barrier at the gate and finally saw the final mission target of this trip, a golden ball of light in a specialized containment box in the center of the room - the star core.

"It has an independent protection system... As expected, even for the Black Tower, star cores are not ordinary collections."

"Is it convenient to take it out?"

"Of course, in the field of hacking, even the genius Black Tower is no match for me."

A complacent smile appeared on Silver Wolf's face. He swiped his right hand towards the blue screen in the air, and with just a few operations he completely paralyzed the defense system.

Then, Silver Wolf quickly used the "Ether Editing" that could modify real-world data to create a carrier in the shape of a girl. He nodded to Kafka, indicating that everything was ready.

Kafka walked to the receiving platform and, completely ignoring the danger of the star core, boldly placed it on her right hand.

"How much does she...remember?"

She looked at the star core in her hand that contained infinite energy, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes, but the corners of her mouth rose slightly, and her smile was a little forced.

"At least I'll remember you... Don't be sentimental. The carrier is ready. I'll leave the rest to you. But don't forget, we're still in someone else's territory, okay?"

Silver Wolf sighed, and even though he knew the reason, he still spoke to Kafka in a slightly urgent tone.

Kafka took graceful steps and slowly approached the gray-haired girl whose true appearance had emerged. She leaned over to her ear and whispered something in a nostalgic tone, then aimed the star core at the gray-haired girl's chest.

"It's time to get up~"

As a gentle voice sounded, the star core was injected into the girl's body.

The violent and disordered energy belonging to the star core exploded instantly, as if to destroy everything around it. However, before this terrifying energy could completely dissipate, it was all absorbed into the body of the gray-haired girl in less than a moment.

The mysterious star core that caused countless deaths and that even geniuses could not figure out was easily absorbed into the body of the gray-haired girl who was in a coma.

Although the power of the star core did not affect the surroundings, the slight energy that exploded and overflowed at that moment still affected Bai Jun who had just entered the containment chamber.

"Tsk, the target is indeed the star core. Looks like we're a step too late..."

Bai Jun sensed the aura of the star core at that moment and immediately locked his eyes on its approximate location.

It is not clear what the purpose of the visitors is, but one thing is certain - we must not let those guys take the star core away.

Just as Bai Jun was about to reach the location of the star core, an ancient sword shining with blood came straight towards him.

His eyes caught sight of the black figure rushing towards him at high speed. Bai Jun frowned slightly, raised his scabbard, and steadily blocked the sword that was coming at him with all its strength.

As a short and rapid sound of metal clashing suddenly rang out in the corridor, Bai Jun lowered his center of gravity slightly, and the scabbard suddenly shook off the lacquered sword body. At the same time, his right leg kicked fiercely at the opponent's unprotected side.

However, the opponent's combat experience should not be underestimated. The moment the sword was shaken open, he saw through Bai Jun's intention, lowered his center of gravity, and quickly raised his left arm to block the incoming kick.

What should have been a perfect response plan changed at this moment. He obviously underestimated the force of the kick. Even though he was prepared, his body was kicked several meters away by this strange force. The bones of his left arm were directly broken by the kick. From a distance, it looked horrible as if it had been deformed.

"This road is blocked."

The two men kept a certain distance between themselves, and Ren reattached his left arm expressionlessly, his tone remaining unchanged throughout the process. Following a series of crackling sounds of bone reorganization, the severely injured left arm returned to normal.

"That sword..."

Bai Jun's eyes trembled slightly, as if he recognized the name of the sword. Before he could confirm it again, Blade attacked again, much faster than last time, and it was no longer a test before the attack. The lacquered sword body glowed with a crimson blood light, and went straight for his vitals.

Seeing this, Bai Jun no longer hesitated. He drew his long sword and a pale blade light flashed in an instant. With one blow, he locked the red sword energy emitted by the Zhili Sword.

A sword and a knife were deadlocked in the air. This time, the opponent's weapons were in full view. Not only Bai Jun, but even Ren's expression froze instantly. In his almost dead eyes, his pupils trembled with surprise, and a vortex was stirred in the lead-like eyes.

——The sword named Zhili is flawless, with a blood-red lacquer color. Only the craftsman who inherited the name of Baiye is qualified to forge it.

Bai Jun had seen this sword before in Huai Yan's handwritten notes. Or rather, he had heard of it countless times, simply because the person who forged it was Huai Yan's most proud disciple. Even after so many years, Huai Yan would still mention this person casually...

"Who forged that knife for you?"

The one who raised the question was not Bai Jun, but Ren who was standing opposite him.

"I learned from Huai Yan and Yan Tingjun..."

Bai Jun answered truthfully.

"Huai Yan.....Yanting Jun.....Ugh!?"

Fragments of memory seemed to be constantly tearing his mind apart. Ren suddenly covered his forehead in pain, gasping for breath like a wild beast. When he raised his head again, his eyes were blood red, and the rich power in his body seemed to burst out like mad.

There is only one possibility for that situation.

"The devil's body?"

But how could someone trapped in a demonic body maintain their original form? And I was just communicating with him normally...

Before his thoughts could wander, a crimson sword energy responded.

Bai Jun subconsciously raised his long sword to block the sword energy, but Blade, who had fallen into the evil state, completely lost the ability to communicate and rushed up like a mad beast. He swung his sword without any rules and fought entirely by muscle memory and physical quality.

If it were any other time, Bai Jun could still use some other means, but the current situation is rather urgent. For the sake of the star core, Bai Jun has no time to stay with him.

"I don't have time to care about your identity right now. Sorry, it might be painful next. Please lie here for a while!"

After sending his opponent flying with a spinning kick, Bai Jun sighed, and the long sword in his hand suddenly emitted a sharp light.

The pale color on the blade faded away instantly, replaced by red flame-like patterns and transparent golden color.

The dazzling blade light splashed across Blade's body, and the next second, his limbs were chopped off one after another. At the same time, the flames targeting the immortal species' recovery ability began to sizzle in his wounds, restricting the abundant power in his body.

After dealing with Ren, without paying attention to his howls of pain, Bai Jun walked straight to the room containing the star core and kicked the door open.

Silver Wolf and Kafka in the room fell into a brief daze as they watched the door panel, which had a straight flight trajectory, suddenly crash into the wall, leaving behind a terrifying crater.

Bai Jun looked around. The woman with burgundy hair pressed her palm on the chest of a gray-haired girl, while the petite girl with silver hair stood aside in a daze, as if frightened by the sudden movement. The bubbles she had originally spit out stuck to the corners of her mouth.

Three completely unfamiliar faces, especially the gray-haired girl, why was she fainted in the room? Could she be in a different group with those two people?

Moreover, looking around, Bai Jun could not find any trace of the star core.

You can't say that it was eaten by someone, right?

"Hand over the star core immediately, and I will be as gentle as possible with you, otherwise..."

Bai Jun's eyes were ice-cold, and the long sword, which was emitting a terrifying temperature, once again emitted a dazzling glow of fire.

"I wouldn't mind chopping off your limbs too."

"Ahaha~ Sorry, the only thing I can't give you is the star core."

Kafka gently placed the gray-haired girl in her arms on the ground, and pulled out the sharp blade and gun from her sleeves. Even someone as calm as her revealed a bit of solemnity at this moment. She stepped back a few steps and stood with Silver Wolf.

"Hey, the enemies have respawned. Looks like they're some challenging elite monsters?"

Silver Wolf's tone was relaxed as she raised the crossbow device on her arm. In fact, her palms were already covered in sweat.

Wow, what a terrifying guy! This is really going to be a tough situation... Was Blade held back by the others? Or was he defeated by this guy? Are she and Kafka the only ones here who can really deal with this guy?

All sorts of doubts came to mind in an instant, but at the same time, a sense of excitement about challenging the boss also slowly emerged from my heart, just like when I encountered an extremely difficult level in the game. It's a pity that I don't have a top-level assistant like [Nan Liujing] in reality, otherwise this time might be easier.

Silver Wolf didn't have time to think deeply, as Bai Jun on the opposite side slowly walked towards him with a long sword in his hand.

"Kafka!"

Silver Wolf raised the crossbow in his right hand, and a light cannon quickly condensed at the top of the device, shooting out a blazing beam of light.

Kafka pulled the trigger without hesitation, and a fierce rain of bullets poured out.

In just a moment, the two partners showed their tacit understanding of being experienced in many battles. Bullets rained down and light beams flew towards Bai Jun like cannonballs.

However, the beams and bullets disappeared into thin air under the slashing of the long sword. Some of the bullets were even caught steadily by Bai Jun with his sword, gently placed on the ground, and then he hit the bullet body with the back of the sword, returning the bullet at several times the speed.

With a dull thud, Silver Wolf and Kafka barely managed to block the incoming bullets with their weapons.

——This guy is too strong!

In just a moment of face-to-face interaction, Kafka and Silver Wolf felt their arms tingling slightly, and these words came to their minds.

The two looked at each other, and then Kafka changed her attack method, gripping the slender sharp blade in her hand and rushing up as swiftly as a cheetah. The silver wolf behind her did not attack, but raised his left hand and drew on the floating light screen.

Bai Jun was too lazy to guess their plan. He held the long sword in his left hand horizontally to block her sword blade, while the scabbard in his right hand lashed towards her waist.

Even though Kafka tried to resist, her speed could not keep up with Bai Jun's sheath attack. She felt a sharp pain suddenly coming from her waist, and she flew backwards and hit the wall.

However, as Kafka flew backwards, several heavy grenades that had lost their fuses fell to the ground.

Boom boom boom——

A huge explosion went off at Bai Jun's feet, producing thick black smoke that enveloped the surrounding area. Silver Wolf looked at the black smoke expectantly. She knew very well that the power of Kafka's grenade was enough to blow up a medium-sized insect swarm. The human body could not withstand the explosion at such a close distance.

"Boring, is this all your plan is?"

The next moment, the thick black smoke dissipated, and Bai Jun waved his hand casually. Except for some damage to his clothes, he was almost unharmed.

Just when Bai Jun thought their moves were over, several iron chains made of special materials suddenly appeared out of thin air and firmly tied his left hand holding the knife.

During the two seconds Kafka delayed, Silver Wolf used the "Ether Edit" to modify the real data and summoned the special chain used to restrain planetary beasts. But even so, Silver Wolf did not dare to relax for a moment, and shouted loudly as if urging:

"Kafka! Quick! I can only control one of his hands with all my strength!"

"The prey has been caught... Ren, take action!"

Kafka wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth. As the sound came, a sharp murderous intent and roar suddenly came from behind Bai Jun. The one coming was the blade whose limbs had just been cut off.

"Return it all!!!"

He didn't know when his limbs had completely recovered, and under Kafka's words, the madness in his eyes became even more intense, and the broken sword burst out with unprecedented terrifying sword energy at a very short distance.