novelraw Chapter 116 : Chapter Everyone Surrender Now, Bai Fu Is the Chosen One
Chapter 116 : Chapter Everyone Surrender Now, Bai Fu Is the Chosen One
Chapter 116: Chapter Everyone Surrender Now, Bai Fu Is the Chosen One
Although she had already set her sights on the Old Republic as her next target, Bai Fu did not rush into action.
To do a good job, one must first sharpen one’s tools
She was about to infiltrate the stronghold of one of the five major powers on Origin Star. Without sufficient preparation, she might fail spectacularly.
If it was just about capturing Behim, Bai Fu was very confident.
She had crossed blades with Behim in the Marsk Mutant Laboratory and had seen his data panel. She was fully confident she could knock him to his knees in a short time.
The real difficulty lay in how to bypass the Old Republic’s high‑level NPCs to reach Behim, and once she captured him, how to shake off pursuers and quickly take him to a secure place for interrogation.
“Speed is key.”
Bai Fu checked her attribute panel. Her base Agility was 35. With contributions from Hei Fu, Yi Cai, and her Superpower Surge, it could briefly peak at 50.
An Agility of 50 among psionic prayer practitioners was absurdly fast—so quick that most people would feel she hadn’t even started before it was already over.
But compared to high‑level martial‑body‑cultivator NPCs or speed‑type psionic NPCs, 50 Agility wasn’t dominant.
To ensure mission success, Bai Fu urgently contacted Su Li and, through her, ordered a combat suit from the most skilled machinist in the Railway Guild.
“I don’t care much about defense. The focus is speed and strength. Hmm, if possible, give me a sharp‑turn capability. And if there’s time, make it conceal identity and block detection. The look… doesn’t matter too much—I’ll layer over it with other clothes later.”
“Got it.” Su Li replied quickly. “I’ll just design something for you casually.”
Bai Fu immediately added: “Don’t be too casual. If you make some weird design like wearing bikini briefs on the outside, I’ll strip it off and put it over your head.”
“Don’t worry.” Su Li laughed and agreed.
In just over ten minutes, she messaged back to say that such a light‑defense combat suit could be ready in up to three days.
Three days?
Bai Fu decided to use the wait to craft prayer cards.
She went out to buy a bunch of prayer‑card materials, then stayed indoors with Hei Fu, combining their swords and grinding experience by making prayer cards for three days straight.
Then she poured all that experience into the Moonlight Dancer class, increasing it by a full five levels, rising to Moonlight Dancer (Advanced) Lv 5 in one go.
This upgrade gave her +10 Agility, +5 Constitution, +5 Spirit, +10 attribute points, and a new skill called 【Moon Veil】.
【Moon Veil】: consumes 5 qi per minute, reduces noise generated during movement, no cooldown.
A highly useful skill for infiltration, assassination, or getaway.
Bai Fu nodded in satisfaction.
She didn’t yet allocate the extra 10 attribute points, waiting to decide whether to boost Agility just before the operation.
Her current attributes were now—
【Attributes】: Strength 29, Agility 45, Constitution 103, Intelligence 35, Spirit 37, Inspiration 128
Originally her lowest stat was Intelligence. After so much development, Strength had even been surpassed by Intelligence. No matter, since she didn’t rely on fists for fighting.
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The three‑day deadline arrived.
Leaving “the pass,” Bai Fu immediately headed to the Railway Guild with Hei Fu.
“Check out this combat suit. If anything’s off, we can still revise it.”
Su Li pulled out the suit: a tight‑fit design made from uniquely stretchable materials that perfectly conformed to the wearer’s body, with a sculpting effect, avoiding awkwardness like yoga pants.
The suit was overall black, with texture, color, and trim detailing in key areas—both stylish and practical.
Bai Fu inspected it and cast spiritual vision.
【MX‑Modified Combat Suit (Bai Fu Custom)】
【Quality】: Purple
【Attributes】: Durability 150/150, Strength +16, Agility +23
【Energy】: 4 MX micro‑cores; Energy 200/200; at full activation consumes 0.4 energy per minute; rechargeable
In the next several lines it described the suit’s concealment features, signal‑blocking capabilities, foot‑explosion module, and other extras.
Aside from mediocre durability and defense, just reading the panel one would call this a divine‑grade temporary suit.
Su Li smiled and said: “When making this suit, I had that senior machinist use cutting‑edge materials. It’s extremely breathable—you can wear it and fight all day without worrying about smell. Anyway, try it on.”
Bai Fu nodded.
After unlocking an advanced class, her body had been reinforced. She tested it—her body’s strength, the curves of chest, abdomen, hips, legs, even metabolic functions had all been enhanced. So Su Li’s breathable features didn’t mean much to her—she barely sweated, and she wouldn’t wear the suit for days; sweaty or not, it wouldn’t matter.
Bai Fu went to her room and changed into the combat suit, adjusting to the enhanced strength and agility it provided.
She was very satisfied. The only flaw was that its identity‑concealment wasn’t top‑level—it couldn’t obscure her gender via the chest area.
But that wasn’t the suit’s fault—it was her own ample physique, and Origin Star’s tech level just wasn’t that advanced. Even if she wanted top‑grade concealment, it couldn’t be done.
“No changes needed. Let’s go with this.”
Bai Fu promptly wired Su Li the final payment.
As she left the Railway Guild, she received more good news from Su Li: in the past two days, the Truth Society had launched surprise attacks on the Railway Guild, the Human Alliance, and the Old Republic. The scale was limited and they retreated instantly, but they diverted a lot of the three powers’ attention.
“Some of the Old Republic’s top agents were transferred out? Then my success chance just got higher.”
Bai Fu felt increasingly grateful to the Truth Society’s leader.
This top‑ranked brother had been far more helpful than the previous top‑ranked Wildfire Gang leader.
When she was a noob, he sent her experience and reputation nonstop; when gene‑origins stared at her, he restrained them; when she hit a level cap, he gave her the job to transfer; now that she was going after Behim, he again drew the Old Republic’s focus.
With that kind of enthusiasm, even the Fu Clan Master, excavation Ji, upon meeting the Truth Society head would respectfully call him senior.
“When it comes to deeds, not motives, when I stand above Origin Star, becoming the true protagonist of this world, I must award the Truth Society head with the honorary title Fu Clan Honorary Master!”
After leaving the Railway Guild, Bai Fu hurried toward Black Mountain City.
Night fell. Dark clouds gathered. She silently watched the feed from the two little mini‑Bai Fus she had dispatched.
This time she had sent out two mini‑Bai Fus: one to monitor the Old Republic intelligence office, the other to watch the lab where researchers worked on muscle‑enhancement serums.
Ever since the Mutant Uprising, the Old Republic had enforced stricter nighttime control. Thus, come nightfall, streets and alleys were nearly devoid of pedestrians. Occasionally, one might glimpse a darting cat or dog, or police officers patrolling with grim expressions.
“We’ve been monitoring for two full days, but Behim has been holed up inside the Intelligence Building the entire time,” a Player reported to Bai Fu.
Bai Fu slightly furrowed her brows.
The situation was becoming somewhat unfavorable. Although part of the Old Republic's senior special agents had been lured away by the Truth Society, a considerable number still remained stationed in Black Mountain City. With her current strength, a direct assault on the Intelligence Building—even with the combat suit’s enhancement—didn’t guarantee a safe retreat.
It seemed the second combat plan had to be activated to lure Behim out of the Intelligence Building.
“Prepare for action.”
Bai Fu relayed the signal to the Players.
The Players who received the order sprang into action. They locked their eyes on the laboratory, waiting until the targeted researchers—already under their watch—emerged from it and entered the ambush zone.
【Target has appeared!】
The Player responsible for surveillance immediately announced in the squad channel.
The Capture Team readied for launch, the Disruption Team entered position, and the Players tasked with blocking and diverting pursuers also took their places.
With the order from the Player acting as commander, the Capture Team launched their first wave of assault, leaping from the darkness like agile leopards.
With Psionic Shield activated, these Players had no need to consider counterattacks. Their task was simple: dash up to the target, immobilize them using the Battle Etiquette card, then have the rest swarm forward—some tying ropes, others gagging, and some knocking out with a club—all in seamless cooperation.
In less than twenty seconds, the Capture Team had succeeded and began their retreat.
Minutes later, a police officer arrived at the scene and, noticing the anomaly, quickly called for backup.
A large number of police officers swarmed in, starting a manhunt for the Players.
At that moment, the Players assigned to blocking and diversion leaped into action.
Times had changed. In the past, Players would only run upon seeing these police officers, but now, bolstered in strength, the Players beat them into submission within moments.
“Quick, call for special agents from the Intelligence Department!”
Terrified by the Players, the police officers had no choice but to seek reinforcements.
As the Deputy Minister of the Intelligence Department, Behim naturally wouldn't appear over something so trivial. Bai Fu had anticipated this and had already prepared an even tastier bait.
Just as the special agents rushed out of the Intelligence Building, the Disruption Team Players—who had been lying in ambush throughout Black Mountain City—made their move.
They launched attacks on major laboratories, companies, and even military facilities within the city, shouting as they went:
“Something terrible's happened! Deputy Minister Behim of the Intelligence Department has colluded with the Truth Society in a rebellion! Everyone run! If you don’t flee now, you’ll all be turned into Mutants by the Truth Society!”
“That’s fake news, don’t believe it! Deputy Minister Behim is innocent! The real traitor colluding with the Truth Society is Colonel Chuck!”
“Bullshit, don’t slander others! Colonel Chuck is the one who’s innocent!”
These words were shockingly destructive—everyone who heard them was thrown into confusion.
Damn it, who exactly was rebelling? And how many were involved?
They were entirely caught up in the Players’ rhetoric, failing to consider the option that maybe no one had rebelled at all.
“Quick, contact the President! We need reinforcements! If the number of rebels is high, there’s no way we can hold the line!”
In no time, all terminals across Black Mountain City were flooded with activity.
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Inside the Intelligence Building, Behim glanced irritably at the nearby clock.
He had been in a foul mood lately, all thanks to Bai Fu.
In fact, if it had only been the public humiliation from Bai Fu, he wouldn’t be this angry. Those in intelligence often endured embarrassment. A few good nights of sleep would usually wash away excess resentment.
At first, Behim was indeed like this.
After returning from the Marsk Mutant Laboratory, it took him only a day to completely put the incident behind him and focus on using the Undying Ones to investigate Bai Fu’s true identity.
To be fair, the Undying Ones were impressively efficient. Within a day, they had compiled a detailed report of Bai Fu’s activity log—so comprehensive that even seasoned agents proud of their status and skills were left ashamed.
Behim began to envision the scene where Bai Fu’s secrets were laid bare by the Undying Ones.
But everything turned upside down the very next day. Those same Undying Ones, once so zealous in their investigation, suddenly dropped everything. Worse still, a significant number of them withdrew from the Old Republic and vanished without a trace.
Dumbfounded, Behim immediately ordered an investigation.
The results nearly made him cough up blood—those who fled had mostly escaped to the Goli Desert.
The Goli Desert—wasn’t that Bai Fu’s territory? In other words, the Undying Ones had defected to Bai Fu!
Behim had long heard rumors that Bai Fu possessed a unique charm capable of attracting Undying Ones, but he never imagined it to be so potent.
“What the hell did she feed them to get them so enchanted?”
“Looks? We’re not lacking beautiful female agents.”
“Could it be the silver hair?”
Furious, Behim ordered his agents to investigate further.
Later, when one Undying One was asked why so many had suddenly abandoned the Old Republic for Bai Fu, the reply was: “Probably because Bai Fu’s true identity got exposed.”
“True identity?”
“Everyone’s saying Bai Fu is the Sovereign of the Shadowed Night.”
“Sovereign of the Shadowed Night? What’s that?”
“I don’t really know how to explain, but it’s something incredibly powerful—kind of like a Chosen One, you know? Honestly, I think you all should stop resisting. Just surrender to Bai Fu and go with her to wipe out the Truth Society. I bet she’d crush them in no time.”
Surrender, surrender? I’ll surrender your damn head!
Behim nearly passed out from rage.
These Undying Ones had gone off the deep end praising Bai Fu. He had already disliked her—now he fully loathed her.
Bai Fu, huh? If you ever fall into my hands, I promise you’ll suffer for it!
【I suspect these Undying Ones were sent by Bai Fu to disrupt our military morale. We need to adopt the same countermeasures against them as the Gene Primordials. Otherwise, they’ll infiltrate us like a sieve, and we’ll become Bai Fu’s puppets.】
Behim scribbled furiously onto paper, drafting a report against the Undying Ones to submit to higher-ups.
Just then, his personal terminal buzzed.
“What is it?”
“Bad news, Deputy Minister Behim! People outside are shouting that you colluded with the Truth Society and rebelled!”
“???”
Behim was stunned. He colluded with the Truth Society in rebellion?
Nonsense!
Behim angrily hung up the call. Not long after, he received another message—this time from the Minister of the Intelligence Department—saying almost exactly the same thing as the previous person.
Now, he couldn’t ignore it even if he wanted to.
“I did not rebel. This is slander! I’ll prove my innocence through action!”
Behim could no longer sit still. He hurriedly gathered his things and, bringing a few subordinates, walked out of the Intelligence Building. He intended to personally arrest those spreading rumors and present them to the Minister and the President to clear his name.
“That's far enough.”
A few minutes after leaving the Intelligence Building, a black silhouette suddenly blocked Behim’s path.
“Who are you?”
Behim was taken aback. He hadn’t noticed how the shadow had appeared at all.
As he questioned, he raised his hand and struck toward the shadow.
Qi surged forth like a swinging sledgehammer. Just as it was about to land, the shadow abruptly shifted sideways by several meters in an unnaturally awkward motion.
Boom!
The Qi smashed into the wall, blasting it into rubble.
Bai Fu stomped with her right foot. The foot module of the Combat Suit activated, propelling her like a cannonball under the recoil force. In the blink of an eye, she appeared before Behim, too fast for anyone to react.
Dark Burn activated. Three consecutive strikes landed solidly on Behim, shattering the defensive shield he had formed with Qi and caving in his chest slightly.
“You…”
Behim recognized it. Wasn’t this the same move Bai Fu had demonstrated before him that day?
But at that moment, he had no time to call for help or shout her name.
Smashed into the air, Behim was sent flying. Bai Fu, fully activating her Combat Suit, reached his landing point first thanks to the explosive force of Power Surge and Flowing Light.
Bai Fu swiftly raised her right hand. A massive amount of psionic energy burst from her palm, instantly engulfing Behim.
“Ah!”
With a scream, Behim was blasted by Psionic Burst and Extra-dimensional Erosion, his body torn and bloodied, left in a state of extreme weakness.
Bai Fu didn’t finish him off. She grabbed Behim by the collar and scanned her surroundings.
The special agents who had followed Behim were all paralyzed in fear. Ten seconds—just ten seconds to down the powerful Deputy Minister of the Intelligence Department. What kind of monster was this?
The battle here had been a bit too loud. Bai Fu had already sensed someone approaching.
“Hei Fu, let’s go.”
The two quickly vanished.