Chapter 539: A New Strategy Unfolds

Noticing Hakechi’s odd behavior, Yenir’s brow arched as he realized he had activated the control over the Otherworldly Ghosts.

At that moment, whether it was Hakechi—who had been howling moments before—or the band of Third-Stage fighters trailing behind him, they all kept their heads bowed in fear.

Hmm, it seems that even though I didn’t quite complete the full transformation process, the effect isn’t far off, is it?

With one order, if they were meant to die, then let them die.

The impatience in his eyes eased ever so slightly.

Realizing just how effective the power of transforming into Otherworldly Ghosts was, Yenir felt a strange surge of excitement rising within him.

Things had been so hectic lately that he hadn’t even had time to deal with the minor details.

But he knew that if he could form an Otherworldly Ghost legion, it would be a tremendous asset—its strategic value in the coming calamity rivaling that of an Air-Space Carrier!

Just imagine—a horde of fearless Awakeners, utterly loyal, charging forward more ferociously than any elite warrior!

Especially when…

“Transform the Aliens!”

“A national war, a confrontation… maybe I can even go into other battle zones and convert a group of high-level ones myself?”

His heart skipped a beat.

In his earlier plans, Yenir had considered using the Supernatural Plan to mass-produce Awakener warriors to resist the coming calamity. But it was clear that high-level Awakeners—especially Peak Third-Stage ones like Hakechi—could never be created solely through the Supernatural Plan!

“How about capturing them? With so many Third-Stage and even Third-Stage Advanced fighters around the globe, what if I convert them all to my side?”

A fiery glimmer flashed in his eyes, and Yenir suddenly felt as if he’d discovered an entirely new strategy.

In his original plans, he had never intended to meddle with the peak fighters from other battle zones.

Forcing the capture of these peak warriors and dragging them to the Huaxia Battle Zone would have been a ticking time bomb—especially when he planned to plunder global resources to build a super fortress!

Blowing up rival nations and expecting loyalty? Even if Yenir claimed he was saving the world and preserving human civilization, it wouldn’t work.

In the midst of deep-seated blood feuds, hatred remains unyielding!

Thus, his approach toward these established powerhouses was simply to massacre a group to establish his dominance, and then leave the rest be.

“Capture a batch of Peak Third-Stage fighters… if I can net a few dozen, the old cronies in the Capital won’t matter once they’re gone!”

“Replace them entirely, and I won’t have to worry about the so-called big picture at all!”

Suddenly, he looked up at the silent Hakechi, and without realizing it, a cruel, cold glint flashed in Yenir’s eyes.

Why did he choose to join the Military? Why tie himself down with so many constraints?

Isn’t it because, for any nation or battle zone, certain positions simply must be filled? His plans were so vast that he would have worn himself out working alone!

Even though he appeared arrogant and domineering to outsiders, Yenir knew full well that he never intended to eliminate any dissenters.

There was no choice—he needed people! He needed the existing high-ranking officials and commanders at every level to work for him!

This wasn’t just his own concern; it was also why Li Xuanguo and the others had held back until now!

If too many top officials were lost, it would truly disrupt everything—the Huaxia Battle Zone would fall into chaos!

But…

“Hakechi, what do you feel after the transformation? Open your talent panel for me!”

At that moment, Yenir immediately ordered Hakechi to display his information.

He knew that after transforming into an Otherworldly Ghost, one’s innate talent would shift—strength might go up or down.

But as long as the reduction wasn’t too drastic, he didn’t mind converting all opposing Peak Third-Stage fighters into Otherworldly Ghosts!

That’s right. It might seem cruel, even inhumane, but rather than letting these peak fighters bleed away humanity by fighting among themselves, they’d all serve him—helping to stave off this impending apocalypse!

“Not only the Peak Third-Stage… I could also transform those around the level of Third-Stage Advanced.”

“Besides, using them as sacrificial offerings to trigger Divine Rage wouldn’t be a loss!”

Using his own people to trigger Divine Rage made Yenir feel a twinge of unease, but what about the aliens? Having witnessed the rampage of Alien Awakeners in the Huaxia Battle Zone back in his previous life—burning, slaughtering, and looting—he didn’t regard them as human at all!

Especially those alien strongmen invading the border.

After the apocalypse, these small nations would have no government; their societies would be nothing more than collections of forces surviving by the law of the jungle.

Thus, every Third-Stage fighter emerging from these battle zones was nothing but a dehumanized, skin-and-bone monster—cruel not only to their own but ruthlessly vicious to outsiders! Otherwise, survival would be impossible!

Cannibalism, slavery, and merciless killing were ordinary affairs in their world.

Using these people as cannon fodder imposed no moral burden on Yenir.

Upon hearing Yenir’s command, Hakechi shuddered all over like a robot executing orders, instinctively revealing his innate talent.

After being transformed into an Otherworldly Ghost, Hakechi might have remained relatively normal until Yenir’s order rang out—then not a hint of resistance surfaced!

A few seconds later.

After reviewing Hakechi’s post-transformation stats, Yenir couldn’t hide his surprise.

The data showed that Hakechi’s attributes had actually improved.

Except that the summoning power from his talent Storm Heart had dropped significantly and his mental capacity was reduced. Overall, his combat effectiveness remained roughly the same—and his survivability in battle might even be superior!

The ceiling is lower, but his physical strength is enhanced!

“The effects of transforming a Peak Third-Stage fighter are actually not bad? Just a cut in mental capacity and talent damage, but a huge boost to survivability?”

“That means for lower-level Awakeners, becoming an Otherworldly Ghost might actually be an upgrade,”

Suppressing his surprise, Yenir felt a burning excitement swell in his heart!

Although he knew Hakechi might be a bit special—a rare half-Willpower Awakener whose physical combat prowess wasn’t particularly strong—

Lowering the ceiling while boosting physical strength made little difference for him. For other Peak Third-Stage fighters, the gains couldn’t compensate for the loss in innate talent.

But there’s no doubt: for lower-level Awakeners, survival comes first!

Excellent!

He nodded in satisfaction.

After elevating the importance of the Death Legion plan, Yenir’s mood soared.

This trip to the Far Frontier had not only secured the almost overpowered Blood Shadow but also subjugated a Peak Third-Stage fighter! At least in the national war, he now felt no pressure at all!

Six Peak Third-Stagers? Hah—if he could recruit another one or two as subordinates, he might even dare to lead a one-man team to break through the entire Asian region!

His home turf: Myanmar, Japan, South Korea, India, Vietnam…

According to the battle list provided by Li Xuanguo, these six national battle zones were among the strongest—a key group of contenders in the national confrontation.

A conflict against one country? To maintain the rankings?

No.

Perhaps he could even consider annihilating six nations!