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This scene, seen through the eyes of Qin Zheng and Qiu Chan, caused their expressions to change dramatically.

Zhao Guangting actually learned wormhole jumping!

Trouble!

Wormhole jumping is top Federation technology, usually used on warships and interstellar ships. During its use, scientists tried to study martial artists who seemingly could master it. After all, if martial artists can master it, it would naturally be more convenient.

The Star River Battleship and a martial artist traveling, naturally the martial artist would be more convenient.

Through prolonged exploration, scientists indeed found a way for martial artists to absorb special substances and eventually master wormhole jumping. However, this special substance is not something everyone can absorb or endure.

The key point is the minimum requirements for absorbing this special substance are for Level 8 Martial Artists, and if the process fails, it can result in a drop in strength at best or death at worst. After numerous experiments, scientists never resolved this issue, leading to few Level 8 Martial Artists daring to try, with even fewer succeeding.

Being a Level 8 Martial Artist means having talent, holding a high status throughout the Federation.

Under such circumstances, who is willing to take the risk?

Although wormhole shifting is indeed a very powerful ability, once mastered it promises a better future throughout the Federation. But compared to the risks involved, the rewards aren’t enticing enough.

They had previously battled Zhao Guangting when he couldn’t perform wormhole shifting, but now he’s mastered it, causing both of them to feel a bit numb.

Zhao Guangting’s strength was originally overwhelming. Adding wormhole shifting, who in the entire Federation can withstand his elusive blade?

If Zhao Guangting was determined to cause trouble within the Federation, who could stop him?

Earlier, if Lin Chen hadn’t reacted quickly and possessed star sky jumping ability, Lin Chen would have fallen into his hands, and the hostages rescued earlier would have all returned to the enemy’s grasp.

Zhao Guangting showed a disappointed expression on his face: "This kid reacted fast indeed. I tried my best to catch him off guard, but he still managed to slip away."

Qin Zheng said solemnly: "When did you master wormhole shifting?"

Zhao Guangting replied calmly: "On the day I didn’t want to live anymore, I originally thought I would die and end everything, but fate didn’t want to let me go just like that, so I endured the backlash and mastered wormhole shifting."

Qin Zheng realized he couldn’t stop Zhao Guangting today.

Not just today, but in the future, dealing with Zhao Guangting would be difficult, and if Zhao Guangting wanted to cause any destruction, the Federation would be even harder to defend against.

"Do you still want to fight?"

Qin Zheng and Qiu Chan exchanged a glance, having no desire to continue fighting.

Since they couldn’t stop the enemy and couldn’t win against him, what was the point of continuing the battle?

Qin Zheng asked: "Are your people all in our hands?"

Zhao Guangting calmly replied: "Release them, and I can promise you I will temporarily not act against you. Otherwise, because of these people, I will have to take action again."

Qin Zheng clenched his fist, eyes burning with anger.

"Are you threatening me?"

Zhao Guangting looked calmly at Qin Zheng, his voice without any wavering: "You could consider it a threat, as I definitely have the capability to do so."

Qin Zheng gritted his teeth but was helpless.

Qiu Chan spoke calmly: "Fine, we agree. As long as you don’t act against the Federation moving forward, we won’t capture these people. You can take them back."

Zhao Guangting nodded calmly: "You understand the situation well."

The anger in Qin Zheng’s eyes became more pronounced, his teeth clenched tightly, almost unable to restrain himself from making a move.

He didn’t expect to encounter Zhao Guangting today, and moreover, didn’t foresee Zhao Guangting mastering star sky jumping.

Qiu Chan spoke calmly: "While your kidnapping indeed poses a threat, the Federation isn’t beholden to any single person, even if that person is the Star Core Leader. Your threats won’t achieve your aims."

Zhao Guangting nodded calmly: "I know."

Qiu Chan asked with curiosity: "Since you know, then why act this way? Based on my understanding of you, it doesn’t seem you’re one to do such things."

Zhao Guangting’s face showed a bitter expression, fell silent for a few seconds, seemingly let out a silent sigh: "I believe, but they do not."

Qiu Chan instantly understood and advised: "It’s been so long since the event. Let’s not debate who is more justified, who is correct. In principle, we should accept that the victor becomes king."

"After the incident, while the Federation did act harshly, it still didn’t deliver a lethal blow because it was war. If it had, then how would you rescue the people now?"

Zhao Guangting’s expression grew complex; after a pause, he sheathed his blade and covered his mouth to cough lightly, finally waving his hand: "You’ve already escaped with the hostages. You may leave."

Zhao Guangting evidently didn’t want to discuss further, and Qiu Chan remained silent.

Although Qiu Chan hadn’t convinced Zhao Guangting, it was apparent Zhao Guangting wasn’t entirely hostile toward the current Federation. Otherwise, with his strength and wormhole jumping, he could single-handedly incite a death storm within the Federation.

If he truly went berserk, likely only a Level 10 Strong Person could stop him.

Hmm, even if a Level 10 Strong Person came forward, it might not guarantee capturing him.

Qin Zheng instructed the team members who had successfully controlled the flying ship to release everyone. Although these team members didn’t understand, they followed orders cleanly.

The people gathered together, yet were puzzled for a moment.

In this vast star sky, how should they return?

Has that Lin Chen guy just run off and won’t come back?

Just as the people were discussing how to leave, Lin Chen’s figure suddenly appeared in the distant star sky.

Regarding dangerous actions, Lin Chen naturally wouldn’t leave just one coordinate; he had long left countless backup markers on the way back.

Lin Chen carefully appeared before the people: "Has the fight concluded?"

Qiu Chan nodded: "Yes, we can return."

Lin Chen looked around curiously and asked: "Where is Zhao Guangting?"

Qiu Chan replied: "He went back to the flying ship."

Lin Chen widened his eyes in surprise: "You’re not fighting anymore?"

Qiu Chan nodded: "We reached a transaction. We released their people, and he promised not to proceed with retaliatory actions against the Federation in the future."

Lin Chen suddenly understood, his gaze became quite odd for a moment: "Because he mastered wormhole shifting and is so formidable, did you have no choice but to yield?"

Qin Zheng’s expression was rather unpleasant, but Qiu Chan remained calm and straightforwardly answered: "Yes, at least the two of us couldn’t stop him or capture him, so it’s better to let go. If angered, it might drive him to do something he himself wouldn’t want to do."

Reflecting on Zhao Guangting’s prior actions, Lin Chen gradually understood: "So he acted out of necessity, he had his reasons?"