Intelligent creatures could awaken their Super genes, and through all kinds of training, their cells would give birth to a special biological energy, which was known as Energy. His vital energy was like a surging river. His cells and genes were like stubborn rocks on the riverbed. As the river grew stronger, his genes started to transform, gradually becoming more perfect. It was as if he was compressing the evolution of a living being that had taken tens of thousands of years.
Grade A was a watershed, also known as the Calamity Grade. It was a high level of strength in the galaxy, and very few Supers were lucky enough to reach this level. When their genes evolved to a certain level, without exception, they would reach an indestructible bottleneck. To describe it in a more fantastical way, it would be 'unable to see the road ahead'.
In the exploration era before the Galaxy Calendar, the three Universal Civilizations were still in the period where they pulled each other's hair and scratched each other's faces. The world thought that the various power systems were independent until Dr. Stuart Ona of the Radiant Federation created the Energy Level Theory. Only then did everyone know that 'Energy' was the common point of all Supers, and they merged into a large system, forming the standard of today's grade. At that time, Grade A was considered the end of the evolution of an individual's strength, and no one broke through the barrier of Grade A.
War was a double-edged sword. Countless Grade A Supers who had the potential to break through died in battle, but at the same time, the battlefield was also a catalyst. If they were lucky enough to survive, their potential would be pushed to the maximum. At the end of the war, there was finally a Super who broke through Grade A. That was a completely different level, causing a huge commotion.
The various civilizations did not expect that an individual's strength could reach such a level, to be able to fight against the powerful army that the three Universal Civilizations were so proud of. Although it was still small compared to the boundless galactic battlefield, no matter how strong the collective strength was, it was not as shocking as having such a strong strength controlled by an individual. A Beyond Grade A existence itself was a type of deterrence, and this was one of the many reasons that led to the ceasefire between the three Universal Civilizations.
After peace arrived, the existence of Beyond Grade A Supers had a deep meaning, and their status was very high. Gradually, the levels above Grade A had a detailed division. One level above was Grade S, and there were even higher levels. However, Supers above Grade A were still called 'Beyond Grade A'. This was to remember history and respect for the strong, covering them with a layer of mystery.
In the current Galaxy Calendar, there were only four known Beyond Grade A Supers in the Shattered Star Ring. All of them were famous and had countless titles. Ames's most popular nickname was [Dragon Emperor], which had two meanings. The first came from her Void Dragon Skeleton Throne, and the second symbolized that she was the creator of Floating Dragon Island. This was her most famous achievement.
At this time, Ames was floating in midair. Everyone at the dock felt a sense of pressure from the bottom of their hearts. More Dragon Guards arrived and surrounded the mercenaries. Countless guns were aimed at them. The people of the three mercenary groups were not sure about Ames' attitude toward them, so they were worried.
The Silver captive stood aside. Ames glanced at them and roughly guessed what had happened. She said with interest, "So, it's the Silvers. So, you're the mercenaries hired by the Silvers?"
Her voice was not crisp at all. Instead, it was somewhat hoarse and magnetic.
Goa braced herself and said, "Yes, the Silvers were sold to Floating Dragon Island, so we followed them here. I'm sorry for the unexpected damage, but I hope you can let them go." She wanted to make a last effort. Now, she could only hope that Ames would let them go for the sake of the Silvers. After all, the Silvers were Universe Nobles and had a very strong background.
Ames only smiled and did not care about the status of the Silvers at all. "This is the Shattered Star Ring, not the Sea of Star Spirits."
Then, she controlled the throne to fly to the residence in the center of the floating island and said, "Bring all the mercenaries here."
The Dragon Guards escorted them to the center of the floating island. They had no choice but to follow. At least Ames did not kill them immediately, so there should still be hope.
However, they were not in a good mood at all. Looking back, the Silver captives that they had saved with much difficulty were being escorted to the slave market by another group of guards. Horlaide was in the group with a smug look on his face. The problem of the Silvers was just a problem in Ames' eyes. She did not want to care about it at all. She only did it because she heard the report that someone was causing trouble. As for the other problems, she left them to her subordinates, so Horlaide benefited.
Horlaide received the Silvers safely, and Peggy's life was unknown. He did not even have to pay, so he was the biggest winner.
The mercenaries' intervention made him very anxious at first, but now, he only felt that it was funny. These people worked so hard for him, but he got the biggest profit. What a joke! Horlaide was in a good mood. He glanced at the mercenaries mockingly and left with the Silvers.
The people of the three large mercenary groups were depressed and frustrated. Porter was a straightforward person, so he cursed in his native language all the way. No one liked the feeling of failure.
The guards escorting the Black Star Mercenary happened to be Theon's team. Theon pushed Han Xiao, sneered, and said, "You guys are doomed. How dare you attack the Dragon Guards? Her Excellency Ames will definitely crush you into dust with her great power!"
Han Xiao was pushed, so he turned around and glanced at Theon.
"What are you looking at? Go on your way," Theon yelled.
He was pushed a few more times, but the force was as light as the wind and could not move him at all. He did not feel anything at all. Han Xiao shook his head and ignored Theon. He thought about what he should do next. According to his understanding of Ames, as long as he did not kill her subordinates, there would be a chance for things to turn around. Although Ames was biased, capricious, and unpredictable, she was not cruel and bloodthirsty.
The center of Floating Dragon Island was where Ames lived. It was a huge fortress that looked like a palace. There were dragon bone decorations everywhere. They passed through one room after another and walked into the exquisite hall, waiting for their punishment.
After a while, Ames floated in from the side door of the hall. Her throne stopped in front of everyone. She held her chin and said casually, "You attacked my subordinates. Although there were no casualties, I will punish you. Wilsander, what are our rules?"
A skinny man walked out from the side. He was almost like a bamboo pole, making people worry that he could be blown away by a gentle breeze. He looked like a joke, but he could also be very handsome. He had a pair of horns on his head. His skin was fiery red and covered in veined patterns. He also had a swinging tail and a pair of bony wings on his back. He was also a mixed race and possessed some kind of demon race genes.
This man was called Wilsander, the captain of the Dragon Guards, a direct subordinate. He walked out from the crowd, narrowed his eyes, stroked his sparse goatee, and said casually, "According to the rules, those who fight back will all be executed."
Everyone's heart skipped a beat.
Ames nodded and said, "Then lock up the people of Ring, Blades, and Purple Gold. Let their army commanders pay the ransom."
"Erm … the rules are execution …" Wilsander choked and thought to himself.
"My words are the rules." Ames' tone was calm and domineering.
Wilsander's eyes twitched, and he felt wronged. "Then why did you ask me?"
Ames blinked and said, "I was just asking." She basically did not care about anything and had forgotten what rules she had set in the past. She only asked casually because she felt like it. Now that the rules were changed, she could be very capricious.
"Contact your army commanders and ask them to pay, and I'll let you go." Ames had some relationship with the three large mercenary groups. Occasionally, she would hire them to do some things, and the three large mercenary groups would not charge her for it. Furthermore, every time, the army commanders would help her personally. They just wanted to be on good terms with her. As the saying goes, do not hit a smiling person, and Ames did not want to make things difficult for the people of the three large mercenary groups.
Hearing that, Goa, Cerleni, and Porter all heaved a sigh of relief. They did not know that Ames knew their army commanders and only felt that they had escaped death.
However, Ames turned to Han Xiao and said with a playful expression, "Then, it's your turn. If you have nothing else to say, I'll do it." The three large mercenary groups were fine, but this mercenary group was not famous, so there was no need to give them special treatment.
The atmosphere suddenly became tense, and the expressions of the people of the three large mercenary groups changed.
These mercenaries were not indifferent. They had fought side by side and had formed a friendship. They could not just watch their comrades get killed in front of them, so they all became anxious.
The air around them became stagnant. This was not a psychological effect but Ames' force field starting to condense.
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