Chapter 1 Sub-Dimensional Space

Sub-dimensional space is a bizarre and fantastical world, composed of diverse planes. The physical rules of many sub-dimensions differ greatly from those of the main universe, and most are not suitable for the survival of organisms from the main universe. Some are formed naturally, while others are collapsed fantasies of high-level mages.

The main universe is like the branches and roots of a tree, while these sub-dimensions are like leaves and fruits, connected by nutrients (energy).

Researchers throughout the universe have created a worldview model for sub-dimensional space, resembling a world of countless stacked bubbles. Each bubble represents a sub-dimension, and the spatial walls are much weaker than those of the main universe, allowing for frequent jumps and crossings.

Advanced civilizations have always been keen on exploring sub-dimensions, not only to obtain special resources but also to develop various new technologies by studying the phenomena of different sub-dimensions. The three major civilizations have achieved fruitful research results in this regard, and their cutting-edge technological strength largely stems from this.

Therefore, the three major civilizations have set up a large number of outposts, research stations, and collection stations in sub-dimensional space, garrisoned by legions to protect scholars and workers, mostly dealing with attacks from sub-dimensional creatures.

Outpost A000 is the largest sub-dimensional military camp in the Empire, established in a habitable sub-dimension. The Empire has completed the exploration of this area, completely controlling and transforming it. It stockpiles heavy troops, serving as the Empire's base in sub-dimensional space and acting as a gateway for the Empire to enter the sub-dimensional world.

As Krotin stepped into this place, a magnificent scene unfolded before her eyes.

The sub-dimension was divided into heaven and earth. The reddish-brown earth stretched to the horizon, without any curvature. The continuous Imperial base complexes were located here, like a forest of steel, also stretching endlessly.

There were no stars in the sky, only gradients of color, like the blood-red glow of the setting sun. Magnificent solitary lights, like wind and clouds, flowed across the sky, scattering light-mist-like scenes, forming different shapes. At the same time, in the distant sky, an invisible light source seemed to hang, forming a Tyndall effect, radiating hazy and dreamlike beams of light.

Krotin was familiar with this dreamy scene, but she hadn't seen it for many years, and she couldn't help but stop to admire it.

Just then, a hearty, thunderous laugh suddenly echoed in the surrounding space:

"Hahaha, Krotin, are you finally on vacation?"

Before the voice faded, a blue-green lightning bolt shot out from the ground base complex, stopping in front of Krotin in the blink of an eye, revealing a burly figure wearing a high-ranking Imperial officer's uniform.

Seeing this person, Krotin, who was usually stern, couldn't help but reveal a faint smile.

"Guzar, long time no see."

"Haha, I didn't expect you to come looking for me as soon as you had a vacation. You really are a good brother!" The burly figure laughed.

This man was a mixed-blood of the Imperial human race and the Silver Spirits, but from his appearance, he didn't show much of the Silver Spirits' elegant temperament. His appearance was rough and masculine, with wild beards and braids, and his aura was striking. If Han Xiao were here, he would have mistaken him for Zhang Fei.

"Thunder" Guzar, a direct line Super-A grade of the Empire, a superpower user with the ability to manipulate plasma currents, has served as the guardian of the sub-dimensional legions for many years.

The two had similar qualifications. Krotin and Guzar's enlistment times were less than five years apart, and they had known each other since they were weak, and had always been on good terms.

Krotin shook her head. "I'm not here on vacation this time. I have a mission."

"No wonder you're not the Chief of State's personal guard anymore." Guzar nodded, and asked curiously, "Is this a secret order from the Chief of State? What does she want you to do?"

"To hunt down Super-A grades. The first target is a guy hiding in the sub-dimension called The Traveler. He is suspected of participating in the Shining World War not long ago. You know about that, right?"

"Haha, of course, I know. There's not much entertainment here. I watch Imperial News every issue. I heard that Black Star fought off twelve Super-A grades, including K’Su-Yeh and Serraon. He's really amazing. I'd love to spar with such a strong person, but unfortunately, I haven't seen him in person yet."

Guzar's tone was not without regret. He was guarding the sub-dimension and couldn't leave his post.

"You'll have a chance in the future," Krotin comforted.

Guzar didn't dwell on it, and laughed, "Black Star is a great young man. When you retire, he'll probably be the one to replace you in deterring the star clusters."

"It's a pity he's not a direct descendant of the Empire." Krotin was noncommittal, and changed the subject. "The sub-dimension is your territory. I need your help to track The Traveler."

"No problem." Guzar's eyes flashed with a fierce electric light. "In recent years, more and more rats have been hiding in the sub-dimension. It's time to teach them a lesson."

...

In a certain sub-dimension, The Traveler, enveloped in magical light, flew like a shooting star.

Suddenly, his speed faltered, and a look of hesitation appeared on his face.

"Strange, why do I suddenly feel uneasy..."

A mage would not ignore his intuition. The Traveler simply stopped, took out a crystal ball, and cast a divination spell.

He held the crystal ball in his hands, and starlight-like specks of light floated out from his palms, merging into the crystal ball. Soon, ripples appeared in the crystal ball, displaying a mirror-like image.

Krotin's face quickly appeared, and then quickly dissipated.

"Dark Emperor? How could he be involved with me?"

The Traveler's expression changed slightly.

His actions in the Hela rescue operation were only pretending to spar, indirectly exerting pressure, and he did not directly participate in the siege.

In his opinion, even if the Black Star Army suspected him, as long as he hid in the sub-dimension to take refuge, the other party would not waste energy to make a big fuss. However, he didn't expect the Empire to bring out the big killer, Dark Emperor, which made him feel like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut... In front of the Dark Emperor, he had to admit that he was just a chicken.

"If I encounter the Dark Emperor, I am definitely not his opponent."

The Traveler's mood was heavy. Even if he mastered the Evil Energy Aggregation, he didn't think he could beat the Dark Emperor. That was the pinnacle Super-A grade who controlled dark energy and dark matter. Oulu of the [Golden Ring], who once controlled the sub-dimension, also lost to the Dark Emperor. He didn't think he was stronger than Oulu.

After thinking for a while, the Traveler's eyes flashed.

"I showed the Evil Energy Aggregation. The Empire will definitely use this as a clue to track me down. If I don't show up, they will definitely do something to the Evil Energy Aggregation... It seems I can only find some helpers and ambush the Dark Emperor."

He had been in the sub-dimension for so many years, and he hadn't been wasting his time. He not only maintained good relations with some powerful creatures in the sub-dimension but also knew many Super-A grade powerhouses who stayed in the sub-dimension...

Some of these people were not even on the Super-A grade list recorded in the main universe!

...

On the other side, in a secret sub-dimension, a portal suddenly appeared, and several small warships flew out. The outer armor had no force logo, and the models were top-notch high-warp speed spaceships, equipped with a full set of sub-dimensional navigation components, so the overall look was a bit heavy and bloated.

In the command room of the main ship, many operators were busy at their posts, each wearing a full set of mechs, making it impossible to see their appearance.

In front of the porthole, stood two figures, wearing hooded cloaks that concealed their faces with special equipment. Only the difference in body shape could be seen - one male and one female. The male was short and stocky, and the female was tall and slender.

These two were the commanders of this trip, belonging to the same organization, and shouldering a special mission.

"Lord Luo, Lord Fei, we have arrived at our destination. Please instruct us on the next course of action." An operator, who appeared to be an officer, reported to the two.

These two were called "Luo" and "Fei". These were not their real names but code names in the organization.

The short and stocky male, Luo, nodded and said slowly, "Proceed according to plan. Divination shows that Black Star will be entering the sub-dimension with the Chaos Mysterious Energy soon. Activate the cross-dimensional detection radars of all the secret sub-dimensional bases, set the detection range to the maximum, and set the target life intensity to the peak Super-A grade."

Fei's clear voice also sounded in a timely manner: "The sub-dimension is our home field. Our mission is to seize the Chaos Mysterious Energy. Black Star is very strong, and we need to avoid direct conflict. The leader has allowed us to bring many technological products, enough to temporarily trap Black Star."

After saying that, she paused and added:

"If conventional detection methods can't find him, the leader allows us to use the Destiny's Child Esper Body once."

...

Black Star Palace, combat training room, Han Xiao called Ames into the room.

"Busy man, do you finally have time?" Ames raised her eyebrows, her tone teasing.

"I'm tied up with official business, there's no way around it." Han Xiao chuckled, and tossed a compression ball to Ames. "This is a special mech suitable for sub-dimensional survival, personally crafted by me. Try it on."

Zzzt--

With a jolt of mechanical force, the compression ball expanded into a jet-black mech, clinging to Ames' body. The style was lightweight and close-fitting.

She moved around a couple of times, her movements unhindered and without any discomfort. She clicked her tongue. "It fits perfectly. It seems you know my figure very well. Your observational skills are very keen."

That's because I've touched it with my own hands... Han Xiao coughed.

Besides, there's a nano-transformation function, so it can perfectly match any body type, there's nothing to be surprised about...

While complaining inwardly, his hands weren't slow either. He brought out the improved Mysterious Energy.

"Black Star, are you ready to set off?" Seeing this stance, the Chaos Mysterious Energy became excited, eager to reunite with his old buddy.

Han Xiao nodded and explained to Ames, "Chaos Mysterious Energy has the ability to traverse sub-dimensions. With him leading the way, we can save a lot of energy."

Among the five major career systems, only mages and mechanics can stably enter and exit the sub-dimensional world, using different technological systems to step into the sub-dimensional plane.

Espers were a random factor. In comparison, the Chaos Mysterious Energy's innate dimension-traversing ability was more convenient, and he also had to help find the Holy Light Particles.

This wasn't Ames' first time going to a sub-dimension. The normal procedure was very troublesome, but with the help of Chaos Mysterious Energy and Black Star, things would be much simpler. She couldn't help but ask curiously, "Where are we going first?"

"The Empire has many outposts in the sub-dimension, but I don't want to disturb them. Since you also have Void blood, let's enter through the Void dimension."

Han Xiao reached out and grabbed the Mysterious Energy's arm, signaling Ames to do the same.

"Alright." Ames had no objections, but instead of grabbing the Mysterious Energy, she placed her hand on Han Xiao's shoulder.

Normal people going to the sub-dimension had to make sufficient preparations, but the two of them were Super-A grades, so they basically didn't need to prepare anything. Traveling was all about feeling like you can leave at any time.

The next moment, the Chaos Mysterious Energy activated his ability, and red energy surged out, covering the bodies of the two along their arms.

Whoosh!

With a flash of light, the three disappeared without a trace.

...

With a slight blur of vision, the scene before the two had changed drastically. They were no longer in Black Star Palace but had come to the familiar Void dimension.

"That was fast." Ames was surprised.

"This is his innate ability. For him, returning to the sub-dimension is like going home, as easy as a fish in water." Han Xiao smiled.

The Mysterious Energy's frontal combat strength was not bad, and it also had various convenient Esper effects. He was truly a useful tool.

Ames took a deep breath of the Void energy, feeling the excitement of her cells. She felt much better and chuckled, "Do you have any travel plans?"

"Let's take care of business first, and then we'll have plenty of time to wander around."

After Han Xiao finished speaking, he turned around and knocked on the Mysterious Energy, asking:

"Do you know what the sub-dimension where the Holy Light Particles is located is called?"

"I don't know what you outsiders call it, but I recognize its energy fluctuations and can track it." The Chaos Mysterious Energy explained.

Hearing this, Han Xiao nodded. Based on the Chaos Mysterious Energy's description, he had checked the Empire's exploration records of the sub-dimension but hadn't found a similar sub-dimension, which meant that the place where the Holy Light Particles was located hadn't been discovered yet.

Come to think of it, if its lair was taken over by a high-level civilization, the Holy Light Particles wouldn't be able to comfortably be a shut-in, so he could only rely on the Chaos Mysterious Energy to lead the way for now.

"Let's go, let's go, I can't wait to teach him a lesson."

The Chaos Mysterious Energy was eager to try and took the initiative to urge them on. He couldn't control the carrier himself and needed Han Xiao's approval.

Hearing this, Han Xiao couldn't help but laugh. He estimated that the Holy Light Particles wanted to tear up his old buddy.

—Is it you who led the enemy here?

Shaking his head with a smile, Han Xiao was about to speak when his face suddenly changed slightly.

Rumbling--

At this moment, an unexpected change occurred, and the surrounding Void energy suddenly surged.

Ames also sensed it, suddenly narrowed her eyes, looked into the distance, and her tone sank slightly:

"It seems like something is coming!"

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(Synopsis: An otherworldly Demon King who ran out of the novel, demanded that the protagonist change his attributes, and was tamed by love and justice.)
Hu Die Lan