I am the Clone of a Death Row Inmate

He also used the Blue Star Party to closely monitor the movements of Jiang Pingle and Deng Sui. If either of them headed to the Ancient An Country, he would immediately notify Pulamon to retreat.

Pulamon also promptly requested aid from the leader of the Filth Earth Organization to guard against a surprise attack from the Nian Race.

Su Ze stayed in Dongli for two days for the New Year.

This was already the second New Year he had celebrated on Blue Star since crossing over.

The four of them—he, Mrs. Yun, Liou Wenxin, and Mr. Ya—had New Year’s Eve dinner, rang in the new year, and watched the Dongli TV Station’s New Year’s Gala.

The gala’s shows were boring, but the atmosphere was warm and cozy as the four of them sat gathered around the television.

Su Ze had been constantly on the move lately, rarely having a moment to stop and rest. He cherished this rare, peaceful day.

After the New Year, he mobilized all the resources and connections at his disposal to help him find materials to upgrade or enhance his ”Furious Waves” and ”Regeneration Body” skills.

By this point, the network he could call upon was formidable. With just a few messages, the Dongli Kingdom, the Great Desert Kingdom, the Oasis Commerce Association, Evolutionary Technology, the Filth Earth Organization in the Ancient An Country led by Pulamon, and the Blue Star Party would all lend him their aid. His web of connections covered more than half of the Lin Hua Continent.

After taking care of these matters, Su Ze prepared to leave the Lin Hua Continent and continue to the Western Continent in search of the fourth puzzle piece.

However, before leaving, he met with Chen Suifeng one more time.

Chen Suifeng expressed the shared concerns of the Blue Star Party’s leadership to Su Ze.

”The Alien Party’s momentum is at its peak right now, and they’re incredibly powerful. They might make a move against us very soon.”

Jiang Pingle and Deng Sui’s prestige in Lin Hua Country had reached its peak, and with god-tier wondrous items in hand, they truly had no reason to continue tolerating the Blue Star Party.

Su Ze was also at a loss at the moment and could only say, ”I’ll have Pulamon cause as much of a stir as possible in the Ancient An Country. If worst comes to worst, I’ll have him attack the Mu Country. We have to find a way to divert the Alien Party’s attention.”

Chen Suifeng sighed. ”That might not work, and it’s risky. If Pulamon dies, we’ll have lost another Legendary Combat Power.”

Knowing that Su Ze controlled Pulamon, Chen Suifeng already considered him a member of the Blue Star Party.

”Forget it, let’s not dwell on it,” Chen Suifeng said with a wave of his hand. ”You don’t need to worry too much. Even if the Alien Party moves against us, our lives won’t be in danger. They see us as livestock. Have you ever seen anyone slaughter their livestock just because it’s disobedient?”

It was hard to tell if he was trying to comfort Su Ze or himself.

An owner wouldn’t slaughter disobedient livestock that hadn’t been fattened up yet, but there were plenty of other ways to handle them.

Su Ze now possessed Legendary Combat Power, but it didn’t help the overall situation. The main problem remained that Jiang Pingle and his people had god-tier wondrous items, creating a gap that was difficult to overcome.

For now, all he could do was increase his strength as much as possible and pin his hopes on the mysterious inheritance, which might hold the key to breaking the current stalemate.

’Maybe the inheritance also contains Tier Seven wondrous items, or even Tier Eight or Tier Nine items!’

Chen Suifeng then switched to another topic. ”It’s confirmed that the extract from that Tier Seven Sponge Beast is in Jiang Pingle’s hands. He said during a meeting that he wants to use this vial of extract to cultivate a god-level expert for humanity, someone who will lead us to new glory. And he claimed his own aptitude is lacking and that he isn’t confident in breaking through to the god level, so he’s voluntarily giving up the chance to absorb the Tier Seven extract.”

At this, Chen Suifeng’s face filled with scorn, clearly disdainful of Jiang Pingle’s sanctimonious speech.

”What about Deng Sui? Did he voluntarily give it up, too?” Su Ze asked, amused.

”Of course. The two of them were a regular comedy act, playing off each other. They said they want to select a young, promising Legendary powerhouse to absorb the vial. Quite a few people brought up your name; after all, there isn’t a more dazzling rising star in the entire Lin Hua Continent right now.”

Su Ze’s expression flickered. It would be a lie to say he wasn’t the least bit tempted by the Tier Seven extract.

But he also knew that the vial wouldn’t be easy to get and that it came with great risks.

”What did Jiang Pingle say?” Su Ze asked.

”He said the vial of Tier Seven extract is the common spoils of war of the three continents, but because the Lin Hua Continent contributed the most, it’s temporarily being kept in his custody. He also said only someone at the Legendary level can absorb it, so the three leaders have agreed that each continent will send one Legendary powerhouse to compete for the vial. The most outstanding competitor will win it.”

Su Ze found that strange. ”But if both Jiang Pingle and Deng Sui are pulling out, who will the Lin Hua Continent send to compete for the vial? It can’t be Mr. Ke, can it?”

Chen Suifeng glanced at him and said, ”The Alien Party has cultivated a genius, who also happens to be Jiang Pingle’s apprentice. He’s only sixty this year but already has the foundation to attempt the breakthrough to Legendary. A sixty-year-old Legendary is definitely considered a top-tier genius... Of course, compared to you, he’s nothing.”

”If you complete your sixth evolution, it won’t even be a competition. You’ll win for sure. I doubt the people from the other two continents could compete with you, either.”

Su Ze mused, ”It seems all three continents have been cultivating their own candidates for godhood for some time now. Jiang Pingle’s apprentice... he isn’t from the Nian Race, is he?”

”He’s not from the Nian Race. He’s never even entered the Divine Dice, likely because Jiang Pingle forbade it. However, he is a loyal member of the Alien Party. He should be attempting his sixth evolution soon, and after that, he’ll compete with the representatives from the Flame Emperor Continent and Snowfield Continent for the Tier Seven extract.”

”The two from the Flame Emperor and Snowfield Continents are likely in a similar situation—the first batch of livestock to be sent out of the pen, specially raised by the Nian Race.”

Su Ze knew Chen Suifeng was hoping he would compete for the Tier Seven extract, so he explained, ”Right now, I’m just missing the materials to upgrade my last two skills. Once those skills are upgraded, I can immediately attempt my sixth evolution. When the time comes, if the situation allows, I’ll give it a try.”

”Have they set a specific time for the competition over the Tier Seven extract?”

”Six months from now!”

”Six months? That long?”

Su Ze scoffed. ”In six months, I might have become a god myself. Who would even care about their Tier Seven extract at that point?”

Chen Suifeng wanted to say, ’You’re just a Supreme, but you sure talk big,’ but he swallowed the words. After all, it had only taken Su Ze a little over a year to go from a commoner to the peak of the Supreme level.

He shook his head and said, ”Alright, I get it, you’re incredible! We can talk about the Tier Seven extract when the time comes. I’ll find the materials you need as quickly as I can. How long will you be gone this time?”

”I don’t know. We’ll see after I find the fourth puzzle piece. I’ll be back periodically to check for messages. If anything comes up, just send me a message directly.”

”Oh, right. While I’m gone, if you discover the Nian Race is planning to move against the Ancient An Country, Mr. Fen, remember to notify Pulamon immediately,” Su Ze instructed.

”Don’t worry. He’s a great Legendary-level expert of our Blue Star Party. I won’t let anything happen to him.”

After bidding farewell to Chen Suifeng, Su Ze boarded the Magic Cube and set off for the Western Continent.