I'll report this to the government and send all the main characters to jail.

Chapter 246 Locking in the Target, A New Journey Begins

With the biggest worry, the "Reaper's Mark," resolved, Su Chen was in high spirits.

He's now like a master hunter, not only erasing all traces of himself but also coating another unfortunate soul with the most enticing bait.

Next, a fierce and relentless chase will unfold between the Star Eater Cult and the Shadows.

He, on the other hand, can completely step away from the chessboard and get on with his own business.

"Alright, the party's over. Time to go find tickets for the next party."

Su Chen refocused his attention and gave the prophet new instructions.

"Prophet, based on the information from the first fragment of the map that we have deciphered, and the Star Eater Cult's star map database that we have seized, begin to deduce the most likely location where the second fragment of the map will appear."

"Command confirmed. Establish 'Ark Node-2' search project."

This is an undertaking many times larger than deciphering the incomplete map itself.

The universe is so vast.

Although the first fragment of the map provides some vague clues, such as "the tears of the Gemini stars," "the skeleton of the silent giant," and "the ferry crossing of the river of time," matching these riddles with the billions of stars in reality is like finding a needle in a haystack.

But now, Su Chen has two crucial tools.

First, there is the Star Eater Cult's incredibly detailed star map database, which can be described as a "living map" of the Milky Way.

This database contains not only publicly available star system data, but also a large number of records of hidden star systems, ancient ruins, and various anomalies that only top-tier forces like theirs know about.

Second, there are prophetic AIs that have evolved to possess the abilities of "association" and "deduction".

"Converting the fragmentary prophetic text into searchable cosmological features..."

"We are currently filtering through 37 star systems, totaling 430 billion stars, in the database..."

"Matching celestial systems that match the characteristics of 'Gemini'..."

"Matching keywords such as 'ancient battlefield' and 'giant artifact remains'..."

In Su Chen's mind, countless star maps and data streams flashed by like a waterfall.

The prophet is filtering and eliminating at a speed beyond human imagination.

One star system after another was ruled out, and one possibility after another was rejected.

Time passed by, second by second.

Just when Su Chen thought it would take several days, the prophet's voice suddenly rang out.

"Reporting authorized personnel have identified a high-probability target!"

"So fast?" Su Chen was somewhat surprised.

"During in-depth analysis of the seized database, an archaeological report with an encryption level of 'Top Secret' was discovered," the Prophet explained.

"The report mentions that an archaeological team from the Star Devouring Cult discovered what appears to be traces of ancient Earth civilization activity in a chaotic star system called the 'Void Relics Market,' and recorded some local legends, including the description that 'the tears of the Gemini stars transformed into the market's gate.'"

Void Relics Market?

Su Chen searched his memory for the name.

This is a notorious no-man's-land in the Milky Way, a massive super black market built on the gravitational equilibrium of two neutron stars.

It's a place where smugglers, intelligence brokers, space pirates, and relic hunters from all over the universe gather; it's a place of chaos, danger, and opportunity.

Any laws and order are meaningless there; the only currency is power and wealth.

"The tears of the Gemini stars turned into a gate... Aren't those two neutron stars the 'tears' left behind after the death of the 'Gemini stars'?" Su Chen instantly connected the clues.

"Yes," the prophet continued, reporting:

"Based on further projections, the market will host the largest 'Ancient Relics Exchange Fair' in a century in three standard months."

"At that time, countless rare treasures and ancient relics plundered from all over the universe will appear there."

"Based on all the clues, there is over a 78% probability that the second fragment of the 'Genesis Ark' map will appear at this exchange meeting!"

78%!

This is an absurdly high probability!

"Three months..." Su Chen calculated the time.

Time is of the essence.

Even taking a secret route, it would take him nearly two months to get to the "Void Relics Market" from his current location. He had to set off immediately to ensure he wouldn't miss this grand event.

A completely new, more dangerous, and chaotic stage has appeared before him.

Su Chen took a deep breath, his eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation.

Compared to the "Shadow World Auction," which is high-end but strictly regulated, he actually prefers the lawless and chaotic "Void Relics Market."

Because in that kind of place, fists are the only rule.

And his fists are now eager to test their strength.

He opened the star map and, in the center of that chaotic star field marked with countless red danger symbols, placed a bright mark.

"Target: Void Relic Market."

"A new hunt begins."

Su Chen's avatar, piloting a disguised spaceship "borrowed" from the Star Devouring Cult, silently entered the dark depths of space, embarking on a brand new journey.