Sky-cracking Rider-Chapter 753: Section 748 - Parasitism and Host

According to the original plan, the fact that violence would erupt as soon as they met did not surprise Chen Fei in the least. He had traveled thousands of miles to Sun Domain City in the southern part of the continent not to treat someone to a meal.

Not until Chen Fei had fully equipped the Giantization Mode of the "Dragon King" did the threatening giant-like figure seem at all appropriate within the spacious hall-like space.

Magic array patterns emerged on the surface of the mecha, many of which were newly acquired.

The alchemy device "Soul Guarding Seal," obtained from Princess Lin Ziyu, was now attached to Chen Fei's forehead, providing him with protection against psychic attacks from any being of lesser status than the Royal Breed, and could even completely block three full-power impacts from a Divine Breed.

Another item, the "Godslaying Spear," was quietly built into the right arm of the "Dragon King," ready to strike at any moment.

In the current situation, the "Godslaying Spear" was more practical than the 600-mm caliber Justice Judgement. A light poke could eradicate the Parasitic Species within the Magical Beast "Mystic Fog Specter," and Bartona, the Commander of the Southern War Zone, would not fare much better.

Yet the scene remained eerily quiet. The Tessa Empire Restoration Army Southern War Zone Commander Bartona and the Magical Beast made no moves, with the former even wearing a smile. To be exact, it was more like he was indifferent, having even gestured to the guards at the door to stay calm and not get riled up.

The guards remained in place without charging over or entering into a combative stance.

"Is this what Special Ability is? That's great, really great!"

Damn it, they've got the gall to say it's great, even when death is at their doorstep. Are they out of their minds?

The "Mystic Fog Specter" showed no hostility either, instead commenting from head to toe, "Blue Star's Special Ability has its unique aspects, indeed not to be underestimated."

On Cangqiong Star, Battle Qi, Magic, and Curse Magic were distinct categories with complete systems. Blue Star's Special Ability, however, was a new phenomenon, and even though it borrowed from the Eleven Major Elemental Systems rules of Cangqiong Star, there were always some discrepancies, with some rare and unconventional Special Abilities appearing misleadingly similar.

One side was on high alert, fully prepared for battle, while the other was calm and serene, a disparity that was awkward for everyone involved.

"What do you mean by this?"

Chen Fei was very puzzled by their reaction. Hadn't they revealed their weapons? Shouldn't they start with a signal before actually starting to fight?

"Hehe, we are not enemies!"

Old man Bartona remained seated on the sofa, immovable as Taishan, completely unconcerned that the Gigantified "Dragon King" Assault Heavy Armor could squash him into a pulp with a mere step.

"Indeed, relax, there is no need for battle!"

The Magical Beast's mental communication echoed again in the minds of Chen Fei and Bartona.

The fluctuations of spiritual power in this form of communication were not strong and didn't constitute a Mental Shock, thus failing to trigger the defensive reaction of the "Soul Guarding Seal" on Chen Fei's forehead. This Alchemy Device was designed from the outset with the effect of spiritual communication in mind.

"I... I don't understand!"

Chen Fei remained on high alert, the bizarre atmosphere on site muddling his thoughts.

This could very well be a trap laid by the enemy, perhaps waiting for him to let down his guard before delivering a harsh blow.

The dead, after all, have no say.

Caution was still necessary, and Chen Fei was not thrown off balance by a few words from the other side.

"The 'Sagali' clan does not speak with one voice, just as now with Cangqiong Star and Blue Star, having different opinions is a characteristic of Intelligent Species," explained Bartona, pointing at the Magical Beast "Mystic Fog Specter" with its body covered with spiraled spikes, speaking calmly, "Taga is from the peace faction, we can trust it."

"We" here is not solely referring to Bartona's side but probably includes Chen Fei as well, suggesting a sense of closeness in a way, conveying the message that we are all one of us, we are all "us."

The old man had quite a knack for personal relations. Anyone in a position of power was often skilled in social interactions, aside from personal capabilities.

"I apologize for the oversight, my name is 'Taga'!"

The "Mystic Fog Specter" lifted its head, its spiraled spikes ceased trembling, and its presence began to feel even more pronounced.

However, the next second, its voice suddenly changed, uttering words that puzzled Chen Fei.

"My name is 'Langes'!"

This time, the "Mystic Fog Specter" didn't use mental communication but produced the sound through the vocal cords deep in its throat.

Why the double introduction with two different names?

This mysterious act was truly baffling.

Chen Fei was not unfamiliar with Magical Beasts that had two names; for example, the Magical Beast "Dual-Headed White Wind Crane" who worked as a doctor in the city back home had two names, White Phoenix A and White Phoenix B, mainly because it had two heads, each with its separate consciousness.

But this "Mystic Fog Specter" in front of him did not seem to have two heads. Could it be that there were two main brains, or perhaps the "Sagali" parasiting within also had two heads?

As if to clear the confusion in Chen Fei's mind, the Magical Beast "Mystic Fog Specter" continued to vocalize.

"You need not be surprised. The one who was conversing with you is 'Taga' of the 'Sagali' race, and I am the true identity of 'Mystic Fog Specter,' 'Langes.' My consciousness has not been extinguished, it remains free. I share a body with 'Taga,' and there's a long story behind this. The current state of symbiosis is by my own will, 'Langes.'"

Normally, once a Parasitic Species invades a host, it eliminates the host's consciousness at the first opportunity and then takes over the possession.

However, now the host, "Mystic Fog Specter," had retained its consciousness, harboring two identities, "Langes" and "Taga," corresponding to their respective existents.

Chen Fei could hardly believe it and lost his composure as he asked, "This, what's going on here?"

The Magical Beast in front of him completely overturned his understanding of "Sagali." How could the host's consciousness still exist.

He had captured and dissected no fewer than seventy or eighty Parasitic Hosts, yet not one had exhibited the situation before him. Damn it, sparing the host's consciousness, how could such a thing be possible?

But whether it was the Parasitic Species performing a double act or true coexistence, Chen Fei wasn't a Psychic Power User and had no way to discern.

"'Taga' is a minority faction within the 'Sagali.' Not all Parasitic Species are bloodthirsty beings, there are always some special individuals which is why we had a chance to communicate," said Bartona, Southern War Zone Commander of the Tessa Empire Restoration Army (Rebel Army) as he slowly stood up and walked over to the possessed Magical Beast "Mystic Fog Specter," patting its spiraled spikes to affirm his claim.

Otherwise, this Magical Beast would have swallowed him whole long ago.

According to the laws and codes of the Cangqiong Star Civilization under the Slan Dynasty, it is forbidden for all Intelligent Species, including the Human Race and Magical Beasts, to hunt each other indiscriminately, so Magical Beasts won't attack humans. But for the Parasitic Species "Sagali," this may not be the case.

"It's really, truly... unbelievable."

Inside the Gigantification Mode "Dragon Body" and shielded by thick armor, Chen Fei slowly shook his head.

The two sides, clearly should be irreconcilable, yet they were able to coexist.

For a moment, he still couldn't believe the reality of the scene before him; after all, Cangqiong Star has suffered from the Parasitic Species for a hundred thousand years, and the Blue Star Civilization is facing the Doomsday Prophecy.

"The minority are pariahs, Chen Fei, I hope you don't take my kin lightly when you meet them, and certainly don't show mercy," came a thought transmission that effortlessly entered Chen Fei's mind, showing an extraordinary demeanor.

"Report!"

Suddenly, a voice came from the entrance.

"What is it?"

Bartona's tone changed, regaining the dignity of a Commander of the Southern War Zone of the Tessa Empire Restoration Army.

"Outside, they're covered with more than ten thousand Pure Light Sparrows!"

The trembling in the reporting voice was hard to mask.

If no one had looked up, they might not have noticed the increasing number of Pure Light Sparrows flying from afar, settling on the top of the Rock Palace, and yet there was not a single chirp of disturbance. The quieter it was, the more chilling it seemed.

Pure Light Sparrows?

More than ten thousand?

Whether it was Bartona, the Magical Beast "Mystic Fog Specter," or including Chen Fei, they all looked up at the palace's crystal chandelier.

"Tweet!"

Little Bird stood on a section of the chandelier, lifting its chin with pride, its body shrouded in a halo of a Light System Magic Shield, appearing as one with the glowing chandelier.

The little fellow had actually silently gathered its own kind.

In everyday life, it's indeed easy to overlook the presence of the commonly seen Pure Light Sparrows, but once their numbers exceeded ten thousand, that was a different matter altogether.

Xiao Jiu incomplete, and when complete, unstoppable!

The heavily armored Giantization Mode "Dragon King" swiftly shrank, the geometric shapes dissolving and dividing until they evolved into the slightly lighter "Dragon Guard" Assault-Type Tactical Armor. The long spear-like Alchemy Device "Godslaying Spear," originally concealed within the right arm of the mech, now lay in Chen Fei's hands, giving him much more confidence.

The "Godslaying Spear" and "Soul Guarding Seal," a pair of Alchemy Devices chosen for him by Princess Lin Ziyu, were highly practical—one for offense and one for defense. Even without targeting the Parasitic Species, they were formidable.

"Understood! No problem!"

Bartona, Southern War Zone Commander of the Tessa Empire Restoration Army (Rebel Army), answered and returned to the sofa he had been sitting in before, plopping down before turning to Chen Fei and saying, "Whether you trust this or not, as we both stand with the Human Race, I believe this is an opportunity."

"Why reject the proposal to identify the Parasitic Species?"

Chen Fei also took a seat but remained in a posture ready to strike at any moment.

If the other party dared make any sudden moves, he'd use one Alchemy Device to stab this old guy dead and the other to kill the Magical Beast – annihilating both the Parasitic Species and its host in a single move.

With Xiao Jiu amassing over ten thousand Pure Light Sparrows to bolster his position, the deal was well worth a shot.

Bartona glanced at the "Mystic Fog Specter," which had laid back down, and said with loaded significance, "The Southern War Zone doesn't need it, and I haven't opposed other war zones doing it, right?"

If they started identifying them, the "Taga" here would be exposed first, definitely causing trouble for himself.

As for the hidden state of Parasitic Species in other war zones, that was none of Bartona's concern. Besides, "Taga" had no objection to taking action against its own kind that didn't share its ideology.

From a side view, the method of "unifying" opinions within the "Sagali" clan was quite brutal.