Fortunately, the materials used to build the warship were extremely sturdy, otherwise, it would have been blown to pieces.
At this moment, someone said to the captain, "Captain, our warship is severely damaged. It might take ten days to repair before we can leave!"
"The mission is urgent, it must be repaired within five days!"
The captain issued a strict order.
"Yes!"
Yun Fan couldn't help with the repairs, so he patrolled the surroundings. During this time, a trace of solemnity appeared in his eyes.
He then stepped forward and asked the captain, "Are there any emergency escape warships?"
"No, why?"
The captain asked Yun Fan.
Yun Fan said, "I sense a chilling aura around here. If we don't leave quickly, something might happen!"
"What danger could there be in such a dead place? Don't scare yourself!"
The captain didn't take Yun Fan's words seriously. He had already scanned the area and found no life in these dead, silent galaxies.
If there was any life, it could only be Yun Fan.
Therefore, he was indifferent to Yun Fan's claims.
Yun Fan didn't say anything. If something truly unexpected happened, he and the captain, both being Immortal King level powerhouses, should be able to handle it.
Of course, this was just his own assumption.
However, not long after he made the suggestion to the captain, something unexpected happened.
"Report, Captain, it's bad! One of our squads suddenly died for no apparent reason. Their bodies are intact, but their souls have vanished!"
"What?"
The captain quickly said, "Take me to see!"
"Yes!"
Then, they arrived at the location where the squad had died. After examining the wounds, they discovered that each of them had a terrible blood hole on their forehead.
"How could this be?"
The captain was stunned, as nothing had been stolen from the squad. Only their souls had disappeared.
Yun Fan said, "It seems something is hiding in the darkness, specifically absorbing souls!"
However, as soon as he finished speaking, most people turned their gaze towards him.
"Captain, I now strongly suspect it was him!"
"Exactly, it must be him! Our warship has been traversing these pitch-black, silent galaxies for many days, yet nothing unusual has happened. Why is it that only after he boarded the warship did an incident occur!"
"Therefore, we now strongly suspect he is the culprit!"
Facing these accusations, Yun Fan said, "Then you might have misunderstood. I really am not the culprit!"
"It's you!"
This group of people adopted a combative stance.
At this moment, Yun Fan became somewhat angry. These guys really couldn't distinguish right from wrong!
Just as he was about to make a move, the captain said, "It won't be him. I've been watching him all along and haven't found anything unusual!"
"But..."
"No 'buts'!"
The captain said, "I will personally guard from now on. You should repair the warship quickly and then leave!"
"Yes!"
Everyone got to work.
At this time, the captain asked Yun Fan, "Why aren't you helping down there?"
This was because he noticed Yun Fan was always by his side.
Yun Fan said, "To prove my innocence, I will guard with you!"
"That's fine too!"
The captain agreed. Although he believed Yun Fan was not the culprit, having an extra strong guardian at this moment was good.
Although he couldn't see through Yun Fan's strength, judging by Yun Fan's aura, Yun Fan was slightly weaker than him, but not by much.
Since this was a dead, silent galaxy, where not even light could be found, it was impossible to distinguish between day and night.
But Yun Fan could be certain that a day had passed.
At this moment, Yun Fan suddenly said, "Be careful, danger is approaching!"
"What?"
The captain was shocked. Indeed, in the next moment, countless tentacles emerged from the darkness.
"Slash!"
The captain unleashed a wave of power, severing the surging tentacles. However, they quickly regenerated and formed a giant tentacle.
Taking advantage of the captain's insufficient defense, it directly bound him.
The captain felt his Immortal King body about to be crushed. It was at this moment that Yun Fan unleashed a Heavenly War Art, which severed the tentacles.
"Thank you!"
The captain said gratefully to Yun Fan.
"No need to be polite!"
Yun Fan reminded him, "Be careful!"
"Mmm!"
At this point, about a hundred people from the warship rushed over to provide support.
Strangely, the tentacles were gone.
Just as everyone thought the danger had briefly passed, Yun Fan suddenly warned, "Above!"
Everyone looked up and immediately fell into despair. They saw countless dense tentacles covering the sky, as if to engulf the entire planet.
The captain had already witnessed the power of these black tentacles; they were terrifying.
"Damn it!"
The captain ordered the warship's laser cannons to fire, but they caused no substantial damage to the tentacles.
A tentacle descended and immediately pierced the glabella of one person. The person let out a scream as their soul was absorbed by the tentacle.
At this moment, even escaping seemed like a luxury.
Just then, Yun Fan circulated his Heavenly War Art. When the tentacles touched the Heavenly War Shield, they immediately recoiled.
The crisis was temporarily averted.
At this moment, everyone looked at Yun Fan with gratitude. If it weren't for Yun Fan, they would have been annihilated in this wave of attack.
At this time, the captain also expressed his gratitude to Yun Fan, "Thank you for your help!"
Yun Fan said, "My power won't last long before it dissipates. Therefore, to resolve the danger, we must figure out the source of these tentacles!"
As soon as he said this, everyone realized the seriousness of the situation. Those who had doubted Yun Fan earlier also showed looks of guilt.
The captain said, "I know what it is!"
"What is it?"
Yun Fan asked curiously.
The captain said, "I am a cosmic mercenary and have traveled to many galaxies. I have heard many legends. It is said that in some dead and silent galaxies, due to the passage of time, some monsters have been born. Among the most terrifying is the soul-devouring creature that lives by darkness!"
"What?"
Everyone's expression changed. They never expected it to be the terrifying cosmic monster, the Soul Eater worm. In fact, the captain had suspected it earlier.
But it was only now that he believed it was a Soul Eater worm, and such a powerful one, likely having cultivated to a certain level.
Yun Fan said, "So that's how it is. This Soul Eater worm's strength is probably not weak!"
"Friend, if you can escape, please do so! The Soul Eater worm seems afraid of you, so there's no need to stay and die with us!"
The captain said to Yun Fan.
From their previous encounter, this Soul Eater worm was likely a being not weaker than the fifth realm of the Immortal King. Such a being was no longer within their capabilities to handle.
Yun Fan said, "It's alright, I'll help you deal with the Soul Eater worm!"
The main reason was that without a warship, it would take him at least several decades to leave this dead and silent galaxy, and he didn't have that much time to wait!
"Thank you!"
The captain said gratefully to Yun Fan, "If we survive this, no matter what you ask, I will do my best to fulfill it!"
"Let's go!"
Yun Fan left the Heavenly War Shield here and headed into the darkness with the captain.
Soon, they arrived in the depths of the darkness and discovered two planets emitting a blue light.
This blue light was terrifying, captivating the soul.
But through Yun Fan's investigation, he learned that they were not planets at all, but two eyeballs.
He never expected the Soul Eater worm's body to be so immense that even its eyes were as large as stars. This was truly terrifying.
"Die!"
The captain attacked angrily, aiming a blow at one eyeball. Yun Fan also attacked the other eyeball. However, at this moment, a turbid force swept past, sending both of them flying.
"Two ants dare to try and shake me? Surrender and become my food!"
At this moment, Yun Fan sensed the Soul Eater worm's strength. Indeed, it was a being in the sixth realm of the Immortal King.
For other races, such a being would undoubtedly be a powerful figure.
Of course, the Soul Eater worm's strength was not the most terrifying aspect. What was terrifying was its ability to lurk in the darkness. Its immense size made it difficult even for him to deal with.
"Soul Eater worm, we are merely passersby. Please do not trouble us!"
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However, the Soul Eater worm sneered, "To me, you are prey. It has been thousands of years since I've had any prey!"
"I will never let go of you prey!"
In an instant, countless tentacles spread out. Yun Fan condensed them into a sharp blade with his Heavenly War Art and severed them all.
The captain, on the other hand, was in a rather desperate situation because his weapon could not sever these tentacles. At this moment, Yun Fan's strength greatly surprised him.
He had initially thought Yun Fan's strength was inferior to his, but unexpectedly, Yun Fan's strength was far superior to his.
At this moment, Yun Fan continued to charge forward, wanting to use his Devouring Flames to incinerate this Soul Eater worm.
But unfortunately, the Soul Eater worm's strength was too great.
A single blow sent Yun Fan flying back. Facing such a behemoth, even Yun Fan, with his ability to fight beyond his level, felt powerless.
"Kid, I have to admit, you've got some skills. But fighting me with your strength is undoubtedly like an ant trying to shake the sky, a futile effort!"
The Soul Eater worm mocked disdainfully.
"That's not necessarily true!"
At this moment, Yun Fan charged out again, transforming himself into Heavenly War Art and constantly weaving through the Soul Eater worm's tentacles.
"No!"
The captain was aghast. He saw the Soul Eater worm open its colossal maw, capable of devouring countless stars, and was about to swallow Yun Fan.
Unfortunately, in the next moment, Yun Fan was swallowed by the giant mouth.
"It's over!"
The captain's heart turned to despair, knowing that Yun Fan's survival was unlikely.