Chapter 56: The Secret of the Mothership’s Regeneration Core

"Haha, beautiful Ye Youming, well done! These guys have switched sides and become our fighting force!" Lin Fan laughed, seizing the opportunity to charge deep into the mothership.

"Don't lower your guard!" Lin Chen plucked the star ancient zither, the sound transforming into streams of light that slashed out, clearing the remaining enemies from Lin Fan's path.

Under the charm control of Ye Youming, the Zerg forces that had once been such a headache had actually become an asset to Lin Fan's group, clearing away most of the enemy obstructions for them.

The group finally arrived at the mothership's regeneration core area, and the sight before them made them gasp in shock.

A massive energy core floated in mid-air, emitting a blinding red light, while currents of electricity surged along densely packed pipes, connecting the embryonic chambers and manufacturing workshops surrounding the core.

Within those chambers, transparent liquid surged as Zerg embryos grew rapidly, ready to break out of their pods and join the battlefield at any moment.

"These Zerg can actually regenerate continuously—this is their secret!" Mu Xueyan frowned, gripping the sword in her hand tightly.

"That's it, the Zerg mothership regeneration core. Destroy it!"

Lin Fan raised his judgment spear, lightning dancing across it; he was clearly ready to launch a fatal strike.

However, the instant the spear was about to strike the core, the entire regeneration core suddenly erupted with a piercing screech!

The sound was like countless sharp metal blades scraping against their ears, the sound waves carrying intense vibrations that pierced directly through their spiritual energy defenses.

Lin Fan, Mu Xueyan, Xue Yao, and Ye Youming all turned pale simultaneously, covering their ears and staggering back a few steps, nearly losing their footing.

"Damn it… this sound…" Lin Fan gritted his teeth, but the stabbing pain in his mind made it impossible for him to concentrate.

"This is a high-frequency sonic oscillation! It's an attack specifically targeting the Divine Soul and willpower!" Dan Xiner said in a weak voice; she tried hard to circulate her spiritual energy, but it was clearly having little effect.

Just as the group was in a difficult situation, Lin Chen quickly took out the crystal-clear star ancient zither.

Her fair, delicate hands rested on the strings, her fingertips plucking them lightly.

The zither music suddenly rang out, clear as a mountain spring, profound as the vast starry sky.

The music transformed into a gentle starlight that dispersed the piercing screech, forming an invisible barrier that enveloped them.

The group, who had been dizzy from the sonic oscillation, finally managed to catch their breath.

Lin Fan was the first to recover, gripping his judgment spear tightly, killing intent boiling in his eyes.

He leaped up suddenly, raising his spear high, lightning surging around his body as he smashed it down toward the regeneration core.

"Boom!" The spherical regeneration core shattered in response.

Transparent liquid gushed out from within the core like a bursting river, mixed with a strange, fishy stench, flowing outward.

"Don't let these liquids touch you!"

Xue Yao and Mu Xueyan exchanged a glance, both raising their Magical Artifacts. As their spiritual energy surged, two ice-blue rays of light intertwined, quickly condensing into a sturdy ice wall around the core, firmly blocking the flowing liquid outside.

When the liquid had gradually drained away, the scene inside made everyone widen their eyes in shock.

In the center of the broken regeneration core was the figure of a young girl.

She was curled up, floating quietly within the shattered core, her long, silvery-white hair draped over her shoulders, her pointed ears twitching slightly, her slender, delicate body completely bare.

Her features were as exquisite as a sculpture, pale yet pure, her brows and eyes revealing a heart-wrenching fragility and mystery.

"This… is actually an Elf Race girl?!" Ye Youming's voice was filled with disbelief.

Lin Chen suddenly raised her hand, tightly covering her red lips, her light green pupils trembling incessantly.

"How is this possible… How could the Elf Race be here?"

Lin Chen's voice trembled, revealing unconcealable heartache and confusion.

As the queen of the Elf Race, she knew the characteristics of this Bloodline all too well.

Those pointed ears and that clear Soul fluctuation could absolutely not be a disguise by another race!

"Lin Chen, do you know her?" Lin Fan frowned as he looked at Lin Chen, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

Lin Chen did not answer directly, her gaze fixed intently on the curled-up Elf Girl.

"You all go out first, I will handle this."

"Lin Chen, it's too dangerous for you to stay here alone, absolutely not."

"That's right!" Xue Yao chimed in immediately, her face full of worry, "We must stay together; how could we let you face this alone in such a situation?"

"Stop arguing!" Xiao Du suddenly popped out from the side, waving his chubby, baby-like hands, "Listen to this instructor, use the world-breaking pendant immediately!"

Lin Fan quickly took out the world-breaking pendant, and as the immortal crystal energy was injected, an energy screen instantly appeared before them.

The screen displayed that it was scanning the surrounding area, and soon locked onto the curled-up Elf Girl.

The analysis results appeared: "Hidden within the target's memory is an entrance to a Mirror Sect small world."

Mu Xueyan looked at the screen in shock: "A Mirror Sect small world? The Zerg regeneration core actually has a connection to such a place?!"

"This…" Ye Youming was also stunned, her enchanting eyes flashing with a look of realization, "No wonder the Blood Ant Royal Clan came to attack us. It turns out they were being controlled by the Mirror Sect."

A new command prompt quickly popped up on the screen: [Open the passage?]

Lin Fan did not hesitate in the slightest, his gaze firm as he pressed the confirm button on the holographic energy interface.

"Hum—"

As the confirmation command was issued, the energy fluctuations in the core area suddenly intensified.

The curled-up Elf Girl slowly stood up, spreading her arms, her beautiful body fully exposed before everyone.

Lin Fan subconsciously avoided looking at this graceful body; after all, Lin Chen was the queen of the Elf Race, and it was inappropriate to look at such a time, so naturally, Lin Fan did not look.

Ripples of time and space surged out from the Elf Girl's body.

Eventually, the time and space ripples transformed into a Void Realm gate made of mirrors, and behind the gate, the image of a prosperous world could be faintly seen.

Lin Chen looked at that door, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

"This is our chance. No matter what lies ahead, we must go in."

"Let's go!"

Lin Fan lowered his head, walking half a step before saying, "Yeah, let's go!"

"Oh! This way!" Lin Chen took Lin Fan's hand and led him into the Void Realm gate.

"Pfft." Behind them, Xue Yao and the others let out light laughter, following closely into the Void Realm gate.

The group passed through the Void Realm gate made of mirrors, and the scene before them changed instantly.

They had arrived in a bustling city, where the surrounding architectural styles were varied; towering skyscrapers and ancient stone houses reflected each other, a perfect Fusion of modern and classical.

The streets were wide and clean, bustling with pedestrians, and the atmosphere was extremely lively.

Among the crowd, the group soon discovered that there were not only the Human Race here, but also various other races.

On one side of the street, a short, grey-green-skinned Goblin vendor was hawking exotic jewelry, his shrill voice echoing in the air, drawing many people to stop and watch.

Not far away, a Zerg man with small antennae on his head was conducting a transaction with a Human Race woman.

His appearance seemed exceptionally familiar, as he was extremely similar in form to the Blood Ant Royal Clan, the only difference being that the Zerg here were clearly more intelligent, their eyes revealing shrewdness rather than bloodthirsty ferocity.

At the same time, Lin Fan also noticed a group of tall, burly Minotaurs passing through the center of the street.

Their skin was bronze-colored, their eyes bright and spirited, and they wore heavy armor, dragging massive war hammers behind them.

Their massive size caused passersby to retreat and make way.

In another corner, a member of the Feathered Race with a wide wingspan descended from the sky, their pure white wings gently flapping behind them, stirring up a light breeze.

They were very similar to the Human Race, but had a light blue feather mark on their foreheads, looking mysterious and noble.

Lin Chen muttered to herself: "How could there be so many races here…"

"And," Lin Fan frowned, his gaze falling on that Zerg man, "The Zerg here… seem much more peaceful."

"What a strange place." Ye Youming crossed her arms, a flash of vigilance in her enchanting eyes, "The more peaceful it is, the easier it is to hide dangers."

Xiao Du, hiding in the System space, transmitted his voice: "Don't underestimate this place; it doesn't exist in any known time era, it's definitely not simple."

"Everyone be careful and stay vigilant."

"Mm."

"Mm."