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Chapter 167: Chapter 116: Fourth Rank Unit - Moruo Space-Escape Mecha (Please Subscribe)

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Upon this discovery, Song Chi had some thoughts, but knowing so little about the "Dinghai Song Family," he ultimately couldn't come to a conclusion.

Forcing himself not to dwell on these thoughts anymore, Song Chi turned his attention back and focused all his spiritual mindfulness on observing his surroundings and remaining alert.

After all, this was the depths of the Blood Blade Star Thieves' lair, and given that the grandparents who had entered earlier hadn't sent back any news or movement, coupled with the words "Moruo Royal Family," the group dared not be careless.

Fortunately, the soldier figurines under his uncle's command had all been enhanced to Third Rank. With ten Third Rank soldier figurines leading the way, everyone felt much more at ease, having lost the protection of the flagship.

At the rear of the team, Song Chi swept his gaze over the ten cyan-brown soldier figurines at the forefront, and then turned to Song You beside him and asked,

"Little You, I see that these ten soldier figurines of uncle's seem to have a Water Attribute. Do you know what type of soldier figurines these are?"

Song You, with a vigilant expression on his face, replied while keeping his guard,

"That's the Blue Quality Water Demon Soldier Figurine my father has. Though it doesn't have the sustained burning power that comes with Fire Attribute soldier figurines, each attack has a chance to trigger a demon-breaking effect, which can ignore the defense of spiritual energy artifacts (including Spectral Energy, Mana, Magic, Blood Qi, and the like)."

Song Chi nodded slightly, feeling quite interested. After all, the Fire Peony Soldier Figurines were of too low quality. A Puppet Body was far inferior to Blue Quality and higher quality soldier figurines of the same rank, and their attached burning attribute was quite weak, effective only against Low Rank Stellar Sea Creatures and almost useless against Life Entities of the same rank.

Therefore, he had lost much desire to enhance it further; otherwise, this earliest special component would probably have been enhanced to the limit of lv29 by now.

He thought to himself that he must acquire a higher Quality soldier figurine component in the future, preferably a flying one, and then combine it with both the [Fixed-Point Launch Pad] and [Brainwave Remote Control System]. The three could perfectly interact, achieving true traceless long-range control.

The previous drones, although capable of remote exploration up to 1.5 light-years away, were ultimately limited by their inability to be recovered. However, soldier figurine components were different. Once the exploration was completed, he could actively cancel the summoning of the soldier figurine.

Although remote cancellation would take a non-negligible amount of time, it was still more convenient than an unrecoverable drone.

Moreover, even if it was too late to recall and the soldier figurine was damaged en route, it wouldn't be a pity, because after 24 hours, the Soldier Figurine Tree could be used to summon it again.

With this in mind, Song Chi touched the Phantom Butterfly Drone in his backpack. After rushing into this location, he had retrieved the abandoned drone from the corner as soon as he recalled the Cang Qiong. However, the Phantom Butterfly Drone had been severely damaged in the indiscriminate barrage of fire earlier, and it would likely need a good repair before it could be used again.

This was the gap between drones and soldier figurines. Of course, this wasn't to say drones had no advantages. At least the stealth aspect of the Phantom Butterfly Drone was unmatched by most soldier figurines. It was simply that each had its strengths, and if possible, it was best to be fully equipped with both in the future.

"Dad, Mom!"

While he was pondering, a call from his uncle came from up ahead. Looking up, he saw two figures appearing before his eyes, precisely his uncle Song Mingsong and Bai Xiuqin.

At the moment, seven soldier figurines emitting a Third Rank presence stood around the couple, surrounded by numerous bodies, most of which were Zero Rank and First Rank members of the star thieves. Most eye-catching among them was the body of a bizarre, four-armed black creature with a faint silver horn on its forehead.

Seeing this body, Song Chi immediately recognized it as the creature previously seen standing with that Blood Wolf.

"Moruo Royal Family!"

These four words came to his mind, and at the same time, Song Chi noticed something else: although the member of the Moruo Royal Family had long been dead, its body still emitted a faint Third Rank pressure, having been a Third Rank member of the Moruo Clan in life.

This readily explained why only seven of the Third Rank soldier figurines summoned by grandma were left.

Looking behind Song Mingsong and Bai Xiuqin, a spatial vortex with a diameter of several tens of meters was continuously emitting space fluctuations that weren't particularly strong.

Clearly, this spatial vortex most likely led to that Starry Sea Secret Realm.

After the family successfully reunited, the Shanhai Chaoyang brothers and Song Mingsong started discussing the specific arrangements for what came next.

After a brief discussion, Song Mingsong took the lead and said,

"This secret realm entrance is very hard to move; otherwise, the Moruo Royal Family behind it wouldn't have left it here. They would've moved it to the Star Domain where they're now hiding. So before the family sends people to take over, we'll have to keep guarding it.

Furthermore, I've only briefly scanned the inside of the secret realm. I haven't taken a close look yet. Big brother, you, Hongxue, and the second brother's couple go in and thoroughly search it to make sure there are no remaining traps set by the Blood Blade Star Thieves or the Moruo Clan."

Having said that, the old master turned his gaze, glanced at Song Chao beside him, and continued,

"The third and fourth brother's couples and I will go out and try to restart the protective light shield of this base. After the battle until now, the Moruo Royal Family should have already received word of the Blood Blade Star Thieves being attacked. If they really choose to make a last-ditch effort because of this Starry Sea Secret Realm, they should be arriving soon."

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