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Chapter 11: Hunted in the Deep
The derelict station shook violently as warship fire tore through its ancient hull. Through the damaged ceiling of the central chamber, Ethan watched ships from half a dozen factions exchanging fire, all of them converging on their position."We need to move!" Princess Lyra shouted over the sound of groaning metal. "This place is coming apart!""Deeper," Nyx commanded, already flowing toward a passage that led down. "The Primordial sections are below. Their shielding will hold longer."They ran through corridors that grew stranger with each level. The walls pulsed with energy, covered in symbols that seemed to shift when Ethan wasn't looking directly at them. Gravity fluctuated wildly—one moment normal, the next pulling them sideways or barely holding them down at all."What is this place?" Dr. Senna gasped, her scanner going haywire."A Primordial research station," Seris answered, her silver eyes wide with recognition. "I've read reports, but I never thought I'd see one intact. The
Chapter 10: Shadow's Offer
The silence following Nyx's transmission was very troubling. Even Empress Kara had gone quiet."Shadow Moon Clan," Commander Seris said carefully. "They're assassins and hermits who haven't left their cultivation planet in centuries."On screen, Nyx smiled. "We know things. We've watched the Immortal Path system sleep for ten thousand years, waiting for the right host. We know why it awakened now, and what it's preparing him for.""Then share that information," Seris demanded."Information has value. I won't give it to empire builders." Nyx's galaxy-filled eyes fixed on Ethan. "But I'll share it with him. Privately. If he has the courage to meet me."**[SYSTEM ALERT: UNUSUAL ENTITY DETECTED]****[NYX - POWER LEVEL: UNKNOWN]****[RECOMMENDATION: GATHER MORE DATA]**"Obviously a trap," Dr. Senna protested."Of course it's a trap," Nyx agreed. "Everything is when you're the most valuable commodity in existence. But my trap comes with answers." She transmitted coordinates. "Derelict stati
Chapter 9 The Auction
The communication board exploded with incoming transmissions. Ethan counted at least fifteen different sources, all demanding clarification, offering terms, or threatening violence if he didn't deal with them specifically."This is Commander Seris Tal of the Crystal Dominion," Seris transmitted on an official channel. "As the highest-ranking Coalition officer present, I will serve as neutral arbiter for these proceedings. All offers must be submitted formally within the next six hours. Violence during negotiations will result in immediate disqualification.""You think they'll actually follow rules?" one of Lyra's warriors asked skeptically."Some will. Others won't." Seris's expression was calculating. "But even the threat of disqualification will make them hesitate. No one wants to be the faction that lost the human because they violated protocol."Empress Kara's face appeared on the main viewscreen, her burning eyes radiating barely contained fury. "You dare turn this into a mark
Chapter 8: The Auction Thought
The raider ship was a significant upgrade from the escape pod, though calling it luxurious would have been generous. Ethan sat in what passed for the captain's quarters, it was a room that barely larger than a closet with a bunk welded to the wall and a viewport showing the swirling chaos of the asteroid field they were hiding in.The fight had lasted exactly four minutes. Ethan hadn't even needed to leave the pod.Through the thin walls, he could hear the three women arguing about their next move. Princess Lyra wanted to push deeper into the Frontier Zones. Commander Seris advocated for reaching one of her safe houses. Dr. Senna kept pointing out the medical risks of Ethan attempting rapid cultivation advancement.None of them were asking him. So Ethan pulled up his system interface, studying the information it provided about Core Formation. The process looked insanely complex—compressing energy into specific patterns, awakening spiritual awareness, even forming a stable core that c
Chapter 7: Fractured Alliances
The escape pod was designed for four passengers. Seven beings were currently crammed inside, and the life support system was complaining loudly about it."This is a terrible plan," Dr. Senna muttered, pressing uncomfortably against a bulkhead as the pod rocketed away from Sanctuary Prime. Through the viewport, the station was barely visible through the crossfire of a dozen competing fleets."You have a better one?" Princess Lyra occupied most of the pilot seat, her bulk making maneuvering a challenge. "We're in a glorified tin can trying to avoid detection by half the military powers in this sector. Forgive me if my piloting isn't up to standard."Commander Seris maintained her dignified composure despite being wedged between two of Lyra's warriors. "The Crystal Dominion maintains a safe house on Station Meridian. If we can reach it before…"The pod's proximity alarms shrieked. Something massive had just locked onto them.**[ALERT: TARGETING SYSTEMS DETECTED]****[SOURCE: SOLAR EMPRES
Chapter 6: Cosmic Predator
The scream wasn't sound in any traditional sense. It bypassed ears entirely, drilling directly into Ethan's mind with the force of an ice pick through his skull. Around him, even the battle-hardened warriors staggered, their weapons dropping as their hands moved to their heads.The emergency light came back on. Through the haze of pain, Ethan's system flashed urgent warnings.**[ALERT: VOIDBORNE SIGNATURE DETECTED]****[THREAT LEVEL: CRITICAL]****[RECOMMENDATION: IMMEDIATE EVACUATION]**No. Not here. Not after everything."Voidborne," Ethan gasped, and the single word echoed through the disorientation. Every alien in the corridor went rigid with primal fear.Commander Seris recovered first, her silver eyes widening. "Impossible. Sanctuary Prime has quantum shielding. Nothing from the void should be able to…"The wall exploded inward, cutting her off. What came through defied easy description. It had mass and form, but both shifted moment to moment like oil on water. Tentacles, claws
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