Number 39 Sewage Treatment Plant.

This place is at the very western edge of the shield's range and can be used as a large-scale entrance.

At the same time, because of the reservoir, the terrain here is also at its lowest.

Once the water is drained, it becomes a natural "subway station," very suitable for the Tunneling Worm plan.

Zhang Xiaoman intends to use the terrain here as the starting point for the entire master plan, focusing on development.

Unexpectedly, when he arrived, he happened to see the Rat Exterminator Team; their mission target was here this time.

This truly counts as a coincidence.

When Weiss was assigning the mission, he didn't know the Star Lord's intentions, so he cannot be blamed.

If he had known in advance that the Star Lord would personally come here, he probably wouldn't have considered the Nekro Gang a threat.

However, since the members of the Rat Exterminator Team have come and made some achievements, Zhang Xiaoman will not strip them of their accomplishments.

On the contrary, he was quite surprised by the results they achieved.

A group of over a hundred Super Mutants is already a considerable force in the entire No Light Zone.

Although in front of the Star Lord, they are no different from a hundred lambs awaiting slaughter.

To Bounty Hunters, and even ordinary Awakeners, this is a very high-risk area.

Unexpectedly, on the first day of receiving the task, the members of the Rat Exterminator Team almost cleared all threats, leaving only one Leader Level Mutant.

Even though they did not purely rely on strength to solve the issue but used some special methods.

But true battles don't differentiate between sheer force and strategy.

As long as victory is achieved, it is a testament to one's strength.

Zhang Xiaoman understands this very well, so he is pleased with their performance.

Given their talent, it wouldn't hurt to evaluate them.

If they pass the test, they may be brought into the Three Great Sanctuaries.

"I thought I was going to die, thank you for saving me..."

Morris expressed his gratitude.

By now, he had recovered from his initial shock, but the excitement was still difficult to calm.

After all, he was facing the Star Lord of the Star Alliance, the supreme being within the entire Star Alliance.

The opponent's strength, achievements, and reputations described by others left him with a very deep impression of this Star Lord.

That is powerful, immensely powerful.

As a peripheral member of his organization, he couldn't help but feel nervous standing by his side.

His heart thumped wildly.

Especially in an environment where it seemed as if even time was frozen, it further verified the terrifying strength of the one before him.

After all, mastering time as an ability would be top-notch anywhere, potentially rising to the level of Law.

But can Zhang Xiaoman really control time?

Of course not.

Even if he was incredibly lucky and managed to acquire a time-control ability from the System, he certainly couldn't utilize it as he is now.

What he is currently using is a Divine Skill called "Quicksand Between Fingers."

It's merely exploiting a loophole in time but cannot be considered true time control.

Motioning with his hand to show no need for formalities, Zhang Xiaoman felt rather helpless.

He was already trying hard to suppress his aura, but the other party remained respectfully cautious.

Zhang Xiaoman actually doesn't enjoy how others treat him nowadays.

Respectful, cautious, nervous, careful...

If possible, he would prefer to communicate and interact with everyone around him like before.

Though it might seem pretentious, this is truly how he feels.

The feeling is not really pleasant.

Initially, it might be addictive, but over time it turns into a sense of loneliness.

But sometimes reality cannot be controlled by one's will.

Once he chose to become the Star Lord, he naturally lost some of what he once had.

The Three Great Sanctuaries need him as the Star Lord, the Star Alliance needs him as the Star Lord, and even planets like Guleng Star require him as the Star Lord.

He is no longer in control of his destiny.

Unless he could grasp even greater strength.

Powerful enough to crush all threats, to easily shatter this Great Fusion crisis.

Only then can true freedom be achieved.

His thoughts drifted far at that moment.

They scattered instantly and gathered just as quickly.

By the time Zhang Xiaoman came back to his senses, Morris beside him hadn't noticed anything amiss.

"You did very well this time, being able to kill so many mutants with ordinary people's strength, this achievement is remarkable within the Star Alliance. I will prepare a gift for you, as a reward for your special contribution."

He said with a pleased expression.

Hearing there was a special reward, Morris couldn't help but anticipate.

What could a personal reward from the Star Lord be?

Although he was eager to ask, he knew now wasn't the right time.

He could only suppress his excitement and make a Star Touching Ceremony gesture to thank the other.

Zhang Xiaoman returned the gesture and then set his gaze again on the distant giant mutant.

The monster in front of them is still in an immobilization status.

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