Poison God's Heritage

I chuckled softly. "In simpler terms, the First Born might seem unkillable now, but its parent—the one who originally stole the Heavenly Law—is the key. We're missing part of the genetic puzzle. If we trace its lineage back to the source, we might find what we need to defeat it. The answer is buried in its past, not its present."

The Blue Sun frowned, skepticism creasing her brow. "That's a lot of 'ifs.'"

"I know," I admitted. "It's not a sure thing. But it's all we've got right now. And trust me, we don't have much time. The First Born's cells are reproducing at an alarming rate, even under the gravitational suppression. I give it ten years, max, before it breaks free.

Then, we're back at square one."

"So, we're essentially about to embark on a journey to a planet we don't know how to reach, tracing back a lineage that leads to who-knows-where, in search of a creature that's likely far more powerful than the First Born, hoping to find a way to kill it—which may or may not even exist.

Do I have that right?" the Blue Sun asked, crossing her arms as a slight smirk pulled at the corner of her lips, though it was clear she wasn't amused.

The Blue Sun let out a long sigh, the weight of the situation pressing down on her as it was on all of us. "It's the dumbest idea I've ever heard from you so far, but I can't disagree. The First Born is too much of a threat. We need to take every possible solution seriously."

"Agreed," I said, nodding. "We'll need an expedition force."

"Who do you have in mind?" the Blue Sun asked, her expression shifting from skepticism to pragmatism as she began thinking like the strategist she was.

"I'm going," I replied without hesitation. "Tao Yang will have to come as well. She's the last of the Solarous and knows her home planet better than anyone." I glanced over at Tao Yang, who had remained unusually quiet during our exchange.

She met my gaze and gave a small nod. "Yes," she said, her voice firm. "I'd go. I want to see my old planet again, even if it's one last time."Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"Right," the Blue Sun said, rubbing her chin in thought. "I'll go too. You'll need a Sun Stage to protect you."

I inclined my head. "We'll definitely need your strength."

"But who else?" she pressed, her brow furrowing as she thought about the logistics.

"I'll need more than just us," I said. "We'll require a team that can handle the unknown—and we're going to be facing a lot of it."

The Blue Sun pondered for a moment, then said, "Let me contact the rest of the Suns first." She reached for the communication bracelet on her wrist, the same device we used to maintain contact across vast distances. Her fingers danced over the embedded runes, and soon, several holographic screens flickered to life, displaying the faces of the other Suns.

The Darkest Sun was the first to speak, his deep voice reverberating through the space like a distant thunderstorm. "What's the reason for this sudden meeting?" he asked, his dark eyes narrowing slightly.

The Blue Sun didn't miss a beat. "Shen Bao has something to share with all of you," she said, pushing the responsibility onto me with a nonchalant gesture.

I sighed inwardly but stepped forward. "We've determined that the First Born won't remain in perpetual suspension forever. It's growing stronger every minute, and we're running out of time. I have a theory that might help us deal with it, but it's risky."

"Theory?" the Flamboyant Sun interrupted, his voice dripping with skepticism. "I don't like theories, especially when they come from people who tend to think farther than he can actually achieve, though you are the exception. But go on, speak."

I quickly laid out the details of the situation, explaining the potential significance of the queen's genetic code and how it could hold the key to defeating the First Born. As I spoke, I could see the expressions on the Suns' faces shift from indifference to unease. No one liked what I was suggesting, but they also knew it might be our only option.

"I'll be joining the expedition," the Blue Sun announced as soon as I finished. "Shen Bao will need support, and I'm not letting him go alone."

"I'll join as well," said the Dusking Sun, his voice weak but resolute.

"Are you still weakened from your last battle?" the Red Sun asked, his tone laced with concern. "I don't think it's wise for you to take such a risk."

"I may be weakened, but I'm still capable," the Dusking Sun replied,. "Besides, I need to stretch my muscles."

"I should come too," the Wisest Sun muttered as he rubbed his beared thoughtfully.

"No, you can't." Tao Yang's voice cut through the discussion like a blade, sharp and final. She turned to the Wisest Sun, her expression as serious as I had ever seen it. "As much as I respect your strength, my world is the opposite of everything you understand. The laws there have been twisted, corrupted by the Heavenly Law's theft. If you go, the very fabric of reality will attack your mind.

You might lose yourself the moment you lay eyes on the corruption."

"That's exactly why I should go," the Wisest Sun argued, his brow furrowing in defiance.

I quickly intervened, trying to keep the situation from escalating. "Tao Yang is right. The law corruption on her planet isn't something to take lightly. Your understanding of the laws is too profound, and it would be dangerous for you to be exposed to such chaos. We need you here to stabilize the reactors. Your Qi is the most stable of all the Suns, and we'll need that stability more than ever."

The Wisest Sun clicked his tongue, clearly displeased. "It feels like you're trying to kick me out," he grumbled.