The moment the starship's cannons lit up, all sound in the world vanished.
Immediately afterwards, an enormous beam of light shot down from space, carrying enough energy to shatter asteroids, and struck precisely where Chen Du was standing.
The moment the beam of light hit the ground, it was as if the earth had been struck by a giant fist. The ground within a radius of several miles sank down, and the soil and rocks were instantly evaporated, forming a bottomless crater.
The shockwave exploded in all directions, and the dust and smoke it stirred up surged up like a tsunami, engulfing the entire area. Even satellites couldn't penetrate the thick gray curtain.
The global live broadcast instantly turned gray and white.
Everyone's hearts clenched.
The online comments paused for a few seconds, then exploded. "Did he dodge?"
"Is he alright?!"
"Speak up! Can anyone tell me if he's still there?!"
In the command centers of various countries, Zhou Weiyong stared intently at the screen, his hand gripping the communicator so tightly it became deformed.
The president of the Lighthouse Nation braced his hands on the table, holding his breath.
On the United Nations channel, someone couldn't help but read out a prayer.
Inside the starship, the captain gazed at the cloud of dust that blotted out the sky, a slow smile spreading across his lips.
He leaned back in his command seat, his tone regaining its previous composure. "Struck directly by the starship's main cannon. An ordinary Ninth Tier soldier has absolutely no chance of survival."
He turned his head, glanced at his subordinates who were still somewhat pale, and said calmly, "What are you afraid of? No matter how strong he is, he's still made of flesh and blood. Can he be stronger than starship weapons? This major threat has finally been eliminated."
The few Kema People around him exchanged glances, their expressions gradually softening.
Some even laughed, echoing, "The captain's right, no matter how powerful those natives are, they can't withstand the main guns. This time, at least..."
He didn't finish his sentence because everyone's eyes were still fixed on the cloud of dust.
And that cloud of dust is slowly dissipating.
The dust and mist slowly dissipated, revealing a huge crater.
The bottom of the pit was deeply sunken, and the soil at the edges was burned into a jet-black glass by the high temperature.
Everyone stared at that area, holding their breath and waiting.
Then, a figure slowly emerged from the bottom of the pit.
Chen Du walked step by step out of the pit. His robes were covered in dust, but apart from that, there wasn't a single wound on his body.
His breathing was steady, his steps were calm, and even his breathing was not disordered.
In the global live broadcast, that gray and white area became clear again.
Countless people saw the figure emerge from the bottom of the pit, and saw him standing unharmed in the sunlight.
After a two-second silence, the internet exploded.
"He's alright! He's actually alright!"
"Starship main cannon! A direct hit! He wasn't even scratched!"
"My God, what is he made of?!"
"Who just said he was going to die? Come out and take your beating!"
Inside the starship, the command center was deathly silent.
The captain stared at the figure calmly walking out of the pit on the screen, his pupils contracted sharply, and the smile on his face froze completely.
He opened his mouth, and after a long pause, he managed to squeeze out, "How is this possible... How could he be completely unharmed after being hit by the main gun?!"
The Kema People around them stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.
Someone exclaimed, "He was only at the Eighth Stage before! Even if he broke through to the Ninth Tier, he couldn't possibly withstand the main cannon! This doesn't make sense!"
Another Kema People gritted his teeth, his voice trembling. "Damn it, what kind of monster is this native?!"
The captain slammed his fist on the command platform, his face contorted in rage, his voice now laced with hysterical madness. "Fire! All weapons, fire! Blast him to ashes!"
The piercing alarm blared once again throughout the starship, the energy core operated at overload, all the cannons on the ship lit up simultaneously, and dozens of destructive beams of light poured down towards the ground.
A deep blue light illuminated the entire sky, and the energy level soared to its limit, causing the starship itself to tremble violently.
Chen Du raised his head, looking at the destructive torrent pouring down from space. He simply raised his right hand, and a small golden seal slowly appeared in his palm.
The Heavenly Master Divine Seal... it hung in his palm, radiating a warm and ancient light.
Immediately afterwards, the [Taiyi Xuanhuang Grand Celestial Master Position] and the [Orthodox Unity Pure Source Celestial Master Seat] simultaneously surged into the seal, and the [Cangming Abyss] Divine Foundation also flowed in like an undercurrent.
When the three elements merged, the divine seal suddenly expanded, transforming into a golden barrier that protected Chen Du behind it.
Dozens of beams of light bombarded the divine seal barrier, like a torrential downpour hitting a rock.
The barrier trembled violently, golden and blue light intertwined, bursting into dazzling sparks, yet it did not shatter.
All attacks were forcefully blocked, their energy dissipated layer by layer, dissipating into the world.
When the last beam of light went out, the divine seal still hung in mid-air, its golden light subdued, as warm and gentle as ever.
Inside the starship, the captain slumped in the command seat, his face deathly pale, his lips trembling. Finally, he cried out in a broken voice, "How could this be? How could he possibly possess such a treasure? That's not something a native of Blue Star should have, absolutely not!"
His voice echoed in the command center, but no one responded.
Because everyone, just like him, was staring at the golden barrier on the screen, filled with horror.
Inside the starship's command center, the captain finally realized what was happening.
He jumped to his feet, his voice trembling. "Withdraw! Withdraw immediately! Full speed away from Blue Star!"
The other Kema People also seemed to wake up from their daze and rushed towards their respective control panels.
Some people frantically typed in commands, while others frantically pounded on the control panel.
They finally realized that their previous attacks had not only failed to harm Chen Du in the slightest, but had also exposed all their trump cards.
A person who can withstand the main cannon fire of a starship without being injured, coupled with that mysterious golden seal, is fully capable of turning the tables and attacking the starship.
They had run out of options.
But just as the captain yelled "Retreat!", a Kema People at the control panel turned around, his face pale. "Captain... the weapon systems are overcharged, the energy cores need cooling, and the entire ship's propulsion system needs to be restarted. It will take at least... three more minutes."
The captain paused for a moment, then burst out cursing, "Damn it! Three minutes? Three minutes is enough time for him to kill us ten times over!"
He slammed his fist on the control panel, blood seeping from under his fingernails.
Meanwhile, on Blue Star, those staring at the screens had varying reactions.
In the lobby of the Xia Kingdom's Spiritual Qi Revival Administration, Zhou Weiyong suddenly stood up, knocking his chair to the ground.
He stared at the golden figure floating beneath the sky on the screen, his lips trembling several times, but he couldn't utter a single word.
A young analyst beside him murmured, "Director... that seal, that seal blocked the starship's main cannon! The energy values our instruments are measuring have exceeded the upper limit! This person's current strength is far beyond our calculation range..."
Zhou Weiyong finally regained his voice, but could only repeat in a hoarse voice, "It's beyond the calculation range..."