Chapter 139 The Truth of the Dark Force

In the vast and mysterious universe, which is like an endless labyrinth, Lin Yu and Li Qiang piloted the spaceship that carried hope and a mission, resolutely embarking on this journey full of unknowns and hardships. Under the relentless erosion of cosmic rays day and night, the metal hull of the spaceship gradually lost its original shiny luster, replaced by streaks of mottled marks of varying depths. Some of these marks are as thin as a hair, like the gentle strokes left by time; some are as deep as gorges, as if they are the profound imprints carved by the tempests encountered during the exploration journey. Each mark is engraved with the trials and hardships of their shuttling through the universe, like ancient runes, silently telling the ups and downs of their journey.

They shuttled among the brilliant star rivers, which were like gemstone belts inlaid on the black velvet sky, emitting a charming but unattainable light. Every time they passed through a galaxy, the spaceship was like a solitary boat struggling to move forward in the turbulent waves, small and fragile. The gravitational tides, like invisible giant hands, pulled the spaceship wantonly from all directions, making it shake violently in the vast universe. The items in the cabin collided everywhere with the shaking, making a chaotic noise. The radiation storms were like patches of deadly poisonous rain, mercilessly impacting the protective layer of the spaceship. The energy readings of the protective layer kept decreasing under the impact of the storms, and an alarming sound that made people worried was emitted. The engine of the spaceship let out a tired roar, a sound that was like an old man who had experienced a lot of hardships, whispering the difficulties of the journey in the dark. Every roar carried deep fatigue and helplessness.

They flew across countless galaxies, each with different shapes and full of the wonders of the universe. Some were spiral-shaped, with newly born stars dotted on the spiral arms. These stars were like newly born babies, emitting a dazzling and blazing light. The light was so pure and intense, as if declaring the vigorousness of life to the entire universe. Their light illuminated the surrounding interstellar dust, forming dreamlike nebulae, like mysterious paintings in the universe. Some were elliptical, and the ancient stars emitted a soft and vicissitudes-filled light. They were like wise old men in their twilight years, quietly witnessing the changes in the universe. Over the long years, they had experienced countless explosions and contractions, and their surfaces were covered with the marks of time. The soft light was like their affectionate gaze at the universe. During the process of flying across, the energy of the spaceship was continuously consumed in each jump and voyage. The color of the reserve energy indicator light gradually became dim, changing from the originally vibrant bright green to the worrying orange-yellow, like a candlelight that was about to go out in the dark, warning them that the energy was about to run out.

They also gritted their teeth and persevered in continuous tension and fatigue. Due to the long-term high mental concentration and physical exhaustion, their eyes were bloodshot, and the blood vessels in their eyes were like fine cobwebs, covering the entire white of their eyes. Their faces were haggard. The skin on their faces lost its former luster, becoming rough and dry, full of fatigue and vicissitudes. But there was always a firm light in their eyes, a light that was like the brightest star in the night sky, shining brightly in the dark and illuminating their way forward. Every time a detection scan was carried out, the instruments on the spaceship would emit a sharp beeping sound, which was particularly harsh in the silent cabin. The sound was like a charging horn sounded in the dark, inspiring them to keep moving forward. Every contact with an unknown civilization was full of unknowns and risks. They carefully transmitted signals of goodwill through the communication equipment, their words full of caution and expectation, but they were always on guard against possible attacks. Their nerves were as taut as a fully drawn bowstring, ready to deal with any unexpected situation at any time. All of this was groping forward in the dark, just to uncover the mysterious veil of that mysterious dark force.

Finally, after a long period of tracking and analysis, using the advanced energy detector and space positioning system on the spaceship, they, like finding a target island in the vast ocean, tracked down the source of the dark force. It was a huge dark empire hidden in the depths of the universe, which seemed to be the darkest corner in the universe, shrouded in a thick, tangible haze. Countless resentful spirits seemed to be hidden in the haze, emitting painful roars, making people shudder. The surrounding space seemed to be distorted by this dark force, and the light here became extremely strange. The light of the stars was also completely swallowed up, as if all the light was imprisoned by this dark empire. When they carefully approached, using the stealth device of the spaceship, they quietly got close to the edge of this dark empire, like lurking hunters, and found that this dark empire was actually composed of a group of evil cosmic creatures.

These creatures came in various shapes. Some were as huge as mountains, and a terrifying black mist emanated from their bodies. Countless miserable screams of wronged souls seemed to be hidden in the mist. The sound was faint, as if it came from the endless abyss, making people tremble with fear. Every time they moved, they could cause the surrounding space to vibrate, as if the entire universe was trembling at their existence. Some were small in size but agile in movement. Their limbs were like sharp blades, shining with a cold light in the dark. Every wave seemed to be able to cut through the void. There was greed and brutality in their eyes, an endless desire for power and energy, like the fierce gaze of a hungry wolf when it saw its prey. They saw these creatures busying themselves in the base of the dark empire. In the huge factory, all kinds of weapons and equipment full of an evil aura were being produced. A pungent energy fluctuation filled the air, which was the smell of the convergence of dark force, making people feel nauseous. In the factory, the huge robotic arms kept waving, injecting various dark energies into the weapons. These weapons seemed to be given life, emitting an evil light.

Through further observation and analysis, using the advanced translator and remote monitoring equipment on the spaceship, they learned that these evil creatures intended to conquer the entire universe and bring all the planets and lives under their brutal rule. In their distorted perception, the universe should be dominated by them, and all civilizations should submit to them. The existence of other lives was just to satisfy their selfish desires. And the Earth, this blue planet that gave birth to countless beautiful lives and splendid civilizations, in their eyes, was just a small target in their ambitious conquest plan, like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered, which could be swallowed by them at any time. They seemed to have already seen the Earth falling into endless pain and despair under their dark rule, with cities destroyed, lives massacred, and the earth shrouded in darkness.

The power possessed by this dark empire was so powerful that it was despairing. They not only mastered extremely advanced technology, and the power of those high-tech weapons exceeded imagination. A weapon called the "Annihilation Cannon" could release a powerful energy instantly. When it was activated, the surrounding space trembled, as if the entire universe was shaking in the face of this force. After a dazzling light, a small planet would be directly turned into cosmic dust, leaving only nothingness, as if the planet had never existed before. The speed and defense of their spaceships also far exceeded those of the spaceship piloted by Lin Yu and Li Qiang. Each warship was like a moving death fortress, with a black energy shield covering its surface. The shield flickered with an eerie light, like a gaze from hell. It exuded a cold metallic luster and a murderous aura, as if declaring their rule to the entire universe, and any force that dared to resist would be mercilessly crushed. Moreover, they were proficient in the use of mysterious power, which was completely different from the normal energy in the universe and was full of an evil and chaotic aura. Once released, the surrounding space would be distorted, and time would become disordered, as if the whole world had fallen into endless chaos, and all order had been broken.

Even more terrifying was that they mastered an evil technique that could control and devour the 

energy of other lives. They went on expeditions everywhere. Every time they conquered a planet, they would use this technique to wantonly plunder the energy of all the lives on that planet. They gathered the conquered together, and there was fear and despair in the eyes of the conquered, but they were powerless to resist. Then, through a huge energy extraction device, the life energy was transformed into dark force. As the energy was extracted, those lives whose energy was plundered instantly lost their vitality, with empty eyes, turning into a pile of lifeless shells. And the creatures of the dark empire, through this cruel method, continuously enhanced their own strength, becoming more and more powerful and crazy, and their ambitions also kept expanding as their strength increased, like a black hole that could never be filled.

Lin Yu and Li Qiang stood in front of the observation window of the spaceship, looking at the huge and gloomy fleet of the dark empire, with a heavy heart. The warships in the fleet were densely packed, like a black tide, stretching as far as the eye could see, as if they could flood the entire universe at any time. The warships were neatly and orderly arranged, and each warship flashed with an evil light, as if showing the power of the dark empire to the universe. They knew very well that it would not be an easy task to defeat this dark empire and save the Earth and the entire universe. This would be an extremely difficult battle, and they might even pay the price of their lives. But there was not the slightest trace of retreat in their eyes, only a firm belief and determination. There was a flame of hope burning in their eyes. Although the flame was small, it was extremely hot, as if declaring to the dark empire that they would never yield.

They understood that the most urgent task at present was to return to the Earth as soon as possible and tell all the members of the alliance against the evil forces and everyone on the Earth this astonishing news. Only by making everyone clearly aware of the upcoming crisis could the power of the entire Earth be united. At the same time, they also had to actively look for more cosmic allies. Only with the joint strength of everyone would it be possible to contend with the dark empire. They knew very well that this would be a life-and-death struggle for the entire universe, and only by uniting all the forces that could be united would there be a glimmer of hope.

So, they quickly adjusted the course of the spaceship and activated the engine at maximum power. The spaceship was like a shooting star in the vast universe, speeding towards the Earth. The engine let out a deafening roar, and the sound echoed in the universe, as if it was their challenge declaration to the dark empire. During this long return journey, Lin Yu and Li Qiang did not relax for a moment. They constantly discussed the strategies for dealing with the dark empire, analyzing the weaknesses of the dark empire and the possible attack methods. In the tactical room of the spaceship, using virtual projection technology, they simulated one battle after another. In the virtual battlefield, lights flashed and explosions were constant. They tried to find the flaws of the dark empire from each simulation, making the final preparations for the upcoming crisis in the entire universe. At the end of each simulated battle, they would carefully analyze every detail of the battle process, look for ways to improve, and continuously perfect their combat plan, expecting to give the dark empire a heavy blow in the future battle.