Chapter 1871: Cross-Body Compensatory Transfer of Hematopoietic Stem Cell-Derived Life Activity

After a long while, Lu Xun spoke first:

"I don't think the feasibility is high."

"First of all, the Red Star is not a celestial body in the conventional sense; it’s hard to say whether there is a regional mass difference... Secondly, the energy contained within the Red Star might far exceed our imagination..."

"Our power originates from the Red Star itself. Even if Old Wu helps you tamper with the parameters, you might not be able to cover the Red Star with the influence of the Higgs boson using your own power, let alone forcibly tear the Red Star apart."

"Moreover, from the perspective of astrophysics, the Red Star’s trajectory has extremely strong self-correcting characteristics..."

“……”

"Then perhaps we can change the angle. If we start from the perspective of string theory, directly releasing high-intensity string energy fluctuations to forcibly disrupt the energy string vibration frequency, triggering full-domain string resonance..."

"That won't work either; the coverage of string energy is too wide to be precisely targeted, and we also have to consider the situation of string energy disorder within the Red Star..."

“……”

"Any celestial body has internal currents, particle flow, and inherent magnetic fields. Perhaps we can utilize this, using super-strong magnetic fields, directional electromagnetic pulses, and magnetohydrodynamic detonation, without relying on external explosions..."

“……”

Chen Ling’s temples throbbed with pain.

Three hours had passed unknowingly, and Chen Ling realized that he was completely useless here... So, he stood up silently and, while the other Sovereigns were arguing heatedly, slipped out of the tent.

Smelling the fresh forest air outside and hearing the rustling of the wind blowing through the trees, he finally let out a long sigh of relief.

A moment later,

a figure also slipped silently out of the tent.

Chen Ling turned to look and saw Chu Changqing standing side by side with him, his gaze toward him incredibly complex.

"Why did you come out too?" Chen Ling asked in confusion.

"My professional field is hard to connect with destroying celestial bodies..." Chu Changqing spread his hands helplessly. "I can't exactly create a cosmic monster and smash the Red Star with one head-butt, right?"

"...That also makes sense."

"Where I can play a role is not in destroying the Red Star itself... but in how to reduce the impact on Earth’s organisms when fighting the Red Star."

Chen Ling nodded in agreement.

From the beginning, Chen Ling didn't feel he needed to guide the Nine Sovereigns on anything; they were all very smart and had a clear understanding of their positioning and abilities. What Chen Ling needed to do was give them absolute trust.

"You can fool them, but you can't fool me," Chu Changqing looked at the night sky and spoke calmly.

"《Cross-Body Compensatory Transfer of Hematopoietic Stem Cell-Derived Life Activity》... that is my ability."

"You... are consuming your own life to extend theirs."

Chen Ling looked quietly at the forest in the dimness, saying nothing.

"This ability is no different from cutting your own flesh to feed an eagle... although it can transfer life to the other party, the damage to your own life activity is irreversible. You should know that life activity doesn't refer to the length of lifespan, but to your life itself."

"I am considered the human with the most vigorous life force on this planet, but even for me, I can only extend the lives of two people at once... Any more, and I will fall into a coma due to a massive loss of life activity."

"I know you are a World-Ending Calamity, and your vitality might be more robust than mine, but to extend the lives of those four at the same time..."

"Even for you, how long can you hold out?"

Facing Chu Changqing's question, Chen Ling did not answer directly.

He remained silent for a long time, then smiled indifferently:

"...Who knows."

"I only know that without you all, I cannot defeat the Red Star alone."

"Cross-Body Compensatory Transfer of Hematopoietic Stem Cell-Derived Life Activity" was a skill Chen Ling had forcibly extracted from the Theater not long ago by finding Lord Ruoshui and borrowing his ability to continuously restart.

Chen Ling knew from the very beginning that to resolve the Red Star, he alone would absolutely not be enough. To gain the assistance of the other Sovereigns, he had to ensure they stayed alive... Chu Changqing in the Fifth World could blood-feed two of the Nine Sovereigns single-handedly; this was Chen Ling's only way.

Just as Chu Changqing said, blood-feeding four of the Nine Sovereigns was an immense drain on Chen Ling... Fortunately, Su Zhiwei had Yao Qing's embroidery, so there was no need to worry about her lifespan, and Chu Changqing used the same ability to extend Ji Xuan's life, sharing the pressure for Chen Ling.

If not for this, how could there be the current scene of the seven Sovereigns gathered together, discussing how to destroy the Red Star?

The other Sovereigns only knew that Chen Ling had a way to replenish their life activity, but they did not know that this life activity was something Chen Ling was cutting away from his own body.

"Old Lu has noticed it too," Chu Changqing reminded him. "He knows my ability very well. Back when the Slumber Plan was implemented, he watched with his own eyes as I used my own blood to dilute those serums."

"It doesn't matter anymore."

Chen Ling shook his head. "In any case... I can still hold on."

Chu Changqing looked at those calm eyes, which shimmered like rubies under the night sky, and opened his mouth to say something more, but a figure emerged from the tent behind them.

"Old Chu, what are you doing out here?"

"I just thought of a method, though it's a bit extreme. Come and evaluate it with me—if we use this way to strike the Red Star, will it have an impact on Earth's organisms?"

Qi Muyun tugged at Chu Changqing's hem, intending to drag him back into the tent.

"Oh, by the way, Director Chen..."

"We'll probably be discussing this for a long time. You can go ahead and get busy; once we reach a conclusion, we'll let you know."

After saying this, the two disappeared into the night, and a more heated discussion erupted from inside the tent.

Chen Ling looked at the tent where shadows were bustling, and smiled slightly.

He brushed the sleeves of his theatrical robe,

and in the next second, his figure vanished into the Ancient Theater Repository.

……

Tian-Shu Domain.

Clang—clang...

Steam rose amidst the roaring, and a train sped along the tracks, finally coming to a slow stop at the bustling station.

As the train doors opened, Jing Si stepped straight off. However, because the station was so crowded at that moment, he was almost pushed back onto the tracks... He steadied himself, looking at the lively platform before him, confusion appearing in his eyes.

The busy figures on the platform were not ordinary citizens; judging by their attire, they all looked like people from the Grand Historian's Office. They were carrying boxes of what looked like supplies in groups of three or five, offloading them from other freight trains, and then moving about the platform in an orderly fashion.

"...What's going on?"

Jing Si muttered to himself.

"Lord Jing Si!" At the same time, a figure hurried over from the other side of the platform and spoke to Jing Si respectfully. "You've finally arrived... The Duke of Star has already taken command of the Tian-Shu Domain and is waiting for you at the Tongtian Tower."