Chapter 48
Unlike the ethereal spirits of her F-level neighbors aboard the spaceship, Ye Bai observed that the spiritual entities of these C-level psychics radiated an intense brilliance, yet they were all ensnared by concentric circular patterns, tightly confined within the confines of their brains, compressed to a size even smaller than that of the F-level spirits.
The circular patterns formed by the devices had even left deep indentations on their spiritual entities.
Ye Bai quickly deduced the reason behind these markings. Compared to the F-level psychics she had encountered, these at least C-level psychics bore a peculiar ring-like device around their necks, resembling chains that bound them tightly.
"Psychic Suppressor-C"… "Psychic Suppressor-B"
Ye Bai swiftly gathered information about the device. She noticed two sharp needles embedded in their necks, and it was through these specially crafted needles that a unique energy was continuously emitted, effectively restraining their psychic powers.
Suppressor? What’s so special about these needles?
As Ye Bai extended her psychic tendrils, she found that despite the spatial distance being within reach, she was unable to "touch" the needles.
It seemed this was the reason for the "suppression."
Ye Bai hesitated to touch the circular patterns surrounding their spiritual entities, fearing it would only worsen their plight, and she was particularly wary of triggering the suppressor's alarm.
After some thought, she cautiously approached the nearest psychic entity, attempting to communicate.
Drawing from her previous experience, she was extremely careful this time, ensuring she did not make contact with the other’s spiritual entity. Instead, she maintained a safe distance, sending out gentle ripples of psychic energy, striving to convey her message.
"Are you okay?"
For Ye Bai, transmitting information through psychic energy was second nature, a skill that had emerged naturally after she broke through to D-level.
However, given that her last attempt had startled two neighbors into waking from their anesthesia, she was uncertain whether this time would be successful.
Logically, C-level psychics should be different… right?
"…"
Ye Bai received a response, but it was merely a barely perceptible tremor from the other’s spiritual entity. If she hadn’t been paying close attention, she might have missed it entirely.
Perhaps due to the suppressor, the other’s "voice" was too faint for Ye Bai to glean any information.
She continued to try with another nearby C-level psychic, receiving the same minimal feedback.
After several attempts, a sense of mental fatigue washed over her.
Thus, Ye Bai made her way to the nutrient pod housing the B-level psychic, determined to make one last attempt.
This B-level powerhouse, despite not being the largest—she was dwarfed by another figure that appeared to be over three meters tall—exuded an undeniable aura of strength. The alien woman stood at around 1.9 to 2 meters, with delicate, beautiful features and fiery red hair, clad in uniquely styled battle armor. Ye Bai couldn’t identify the material, which didn’t seem metallic, but the damage on it suggested its owner had endured a fierce battle.
Her spiritual entity shone the brightest, yet the binding circular patterns were denser than those of the others, deeply embedded within her spiritual essence, leaving behind severe cracks.
Ye Bai paused, instinctively softening her psychic energy, and reached out once more…
…
Spaceships, lasers, blood, shattered limbs…
In the agonizing grip of her bindings, Xiliana’s consciousness plunged into a nightmare, reliving the final battle of her waking life over and over again.
She belonged to the Tianluo tribe, a rare group in the universe whose members were born with C-level psychic abilities, capable of traversing space with their physical forms. Their faith was in the "Star God," representing the "End of the Stars," and they sought to achieve a transformation of their tribe through relentless combat, wandering the cosmos without a fixed home.
Due to their reverence for battle and their low birth rate, the Tianluo were few in number, renowned for their strength and rarity, with most of the tribe serving as mercenaries.
Xiliana had become isolated in battle, surrounded by enemies, and fought until she collapsed from exhaustion.
Upon opening her eyes, she found herself thrust back into the same fight.
Time and again, she attempted to break free from this endless cycle.
But it had been too long, long enough for Xiliana to feel her body growing heavier. She gradually lost her fighting spirit, weakly praying for the Star God’s protection, struggling in vain…
Until she sensed a grand, ethereal thought descending upon her—
"Are you okay?"
**Chapter 33**
Ye Bai watched as the B-level psychic’s spiritual energy trembled violently, the intensity far surpassing that of the previous C-level psychics.
It seemed that the transition from C to B-level represented a qualitative change for spiritual entities.
This time, Ye Bai finally "heard" the other’s response, though if the fluctuations of psychic energy could be likened to sound, this reply was undoubtedly weak and as faint as a whisper.
"Star God, please… save me…"
Hearing Xiliana’s response, Ye Bai was taken aback. Star God? It seemed the other had misunderstood something.
However, it was rare to find a civilization in the age of interstellar travel that still held onto faith.
Ye Bai felt a surge of excitement; she had finally encountered someone she could communicate with. Initially, she instinctively prepared to deny and explain, but then she paused, considering her own situation.
Even the dullest person would realize that her spiritual entity was likely quite unique, entirely different from other psychics, to the extent that a B-level psychic could mistake her for a deity—though the other was bound, it still spoke volumes.
As an ancient human, Ye Bai was already at risk of being captured by interstellar smugglers, let alone possessing such abilities right after breaking through to D-level. If word got out, A-level psychics would likely be eager to capture her for research.
Having a value that didn’t match her own strength was not a stroke of luck; it was a danger.
Recalling Xiliana’s earlier misunderstanding, Ye Bai felt a spark of inspiration and decided to go with the flow, pretending to be this "Star God," hiding in the shadows to rescue the B-level powerhouse, thus creating chaos for the Makur Group.
After all, Ye Bai’s original plan was to disrupt the devices the Makur Group used to bind living beings, triggering a massive uproar and exposing their secret smuggling operations.
The front of Makur Star was still using the guise of an "Interstellar Zoo" to conduct normal business. Once the truth came to light, even if their clandestine dealings were not a secret to many factions, the established interstellar order of the Star Alliance would not turn a blind eye to such matters.
With her identity as an A-level recluse, "Bai Ye," already established, Ye Bai thought, "Too many debts won’t cause worry," and she sent Xiliana a concise message.
"Wait."
She had become quite adept at navigating this ambiguous sensation!
Then, Ye Bai turned her attention to the psychic suppressor around Xiliana’s neck.
Clearly, this device was the key to binding these powerful beings, and its essence lay in those two needles.
Ye Bai meticulously examined each needle, using her identification skill repeatedly until she finally received a piece of information.
"Yōu cí" (幽磁)
This material, known as yōu cí, seemed to be able to ignore psychic energy; the psychic tendrils Ye Bai had previously sent out could not touch it.
But that was fine; she had experience destroying nutrient pods on the spaceship. Since it was a formed device, it couldn’t escape the scrutiny of her [Insight] ability.
As long as the main body of the device was destroyed, the yōu cí needles would naturally be unable to emit the circular patterns, thus ceasing to bind the spiritual entities.
In the next moment, the circular device she was observing began to change, revealing several familiar black seams.
This could work!
Confirming this, Ye Bai withdrew her psychic energy.
If her psychic energy could be represented by a blue bar, she had already consumed over 80% during her recent explorations, and her spiritual entity felt fatigued, needing time to recover before she could continue.
After resting for a while, Ye Bai felt her spirit gradually replenishing. Just as she was preparing to take action again, she suddenly sensed mechanical sounds emanating from below, as if some mechanism had been triggered. Immediately, the entire platform where the nutrient pod was located began to rise.
Then, a circular opening appeared in the ceiling above, light streaming through.
"Clap, clap, clap…"
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