First Battle in the Chaotic Star River

The passageway beneath our feet was long and winding, like a narrow path, too narrow for even large spaceships to pass through.

The warriors spread out and began flying along the passageway.

Tony, Lin Zhen, and the other three martial artists remained together at the very back of the group.

"I heard that this Bright Passage was formed from a wormhole and Space Crack that intersected and degenerated, and has remained here permanently, is that right, Boss Tony?"

"I think so, that's what I heard too."

"Tsk tsk! This is truly a treacherous and strategic location. Anyone within tens of thousands of light-years who wants to reach our empire must take this passage. Look, it's less than a hundred meters in diameter. If there were a peerless expert guarding it, even if the Demon Insect Empire attacked with millions of people, they probably wouldn't be able to break through."

"That's true, but haven't you heard? Both our empire and the Demon Insect Empire prohibit Domain King level experts from participating in the war. The main reason is this tunnel. The tunnel is not particularly stable and cannot withstand the power of the Star Region Stage. Therefore, people who walk through the tunnel cannot exceed the Star System Stage. This is also why we have not broken out into a full-scale war with the Demon Insect Empire for many years."

Tony spoke as if giving a lecture, "Even if a peerless expert were to guard this place, the highest level would only be Star System Level Nine. Below that level, it seems unlikely that one person could guard the passageway and stop thousands of troops. Besides, the people of the Demon Insects are inherently stronger than us in combat."

The martial artists didn't refute it; it was just a joke. If one person could guard the passageway, then the Demon Insect Empire wouldn't be a threat.

Looking out from inside the passageway, the surrounding area is filled with jagged rocks and rampant Energy Element; it is indeed not a place where humans can stay.

After flying for a full twenty minutes, the Bright Passage came to an end.

In the Dark Star, densely packed Meteorite Belt filled the field of vision. Occasionally, a Meteorite would be pulled into the void by Gravity and collide with another Meteorite, causing a violent explosion.

However, Lin Zhen and his group hardly saw anyone.

"Where are they? We have 300,000 people, so why are there hardly any in sight?" a martial artist asked in confusion.

"No need to look anymore. People have scattered here. Three hundred thousand people may seem like a lot, but if you scatter them across this Chaotic Star River, you won't even see a ripple. If you really want to keep an eye on things, then just check in the Dimensional Universe have time. There you can see the number of demonic insect warriors each contestant has killed, and you can also see who died."

"We're the last five of us, so where do we go next?"

Tony said, "I've already checked. There's a high chance there's a resource planet to the northeast. Let's head over there and take a look."

The others had no objections, but Lin Zhen didn't think that direction was the right Xuan Ze. It was true that the area was generally considered to have many resource stars, but couldn't the others have thought of that? This team would probably have no competitiveness at all if they went there.

However, since they had just arrived at the Chaotic Star River, it was best for the team not to fight amongst themselves, so Lin Zhen remained silent.

Let's go.

Several people Ling Kong, with Tony leading the way.

Traveling through a flowing Long River Meteorite is a dangerous undertaking, but those who can participate in the Concentration Camp are all geniuses and don't care about such things.

After walking for a while, Lin Zhen suddenly stopped.

"I have a feeling that someone is coming. Could it be a warrior from the Demon Insect Empire?"

"Hehe, Lin Zhen, you still don't understand the Chaotic Star River. This place is close to the Bright Passage, so there shouldn't be any blind demonic insect warriors who would dare to come here. Besides, our army just arrived. Unless those demonic insect warriors are tired of living, they should be our comrades."

Tony didn't care at all and told Lin Zhen to hurry up and leave.

However, Lin Zhen still didn't move. His Mental Power was at its peak in the Azure Sky-color, which was higher than everyone else present. He had a keen sense of perception and knew that someone was approaching quickly. Judging from their speed, they were probably not his fellow Concentration Camp.

Seeing that Lin Zhen was still dawdling and unwilling to leave, Tony was a little annoyed. "Lin Zhen, what are you doing? If you get separated from the group at this rate, we won't be able to provide you with shelter."

The others also showed slight displeasure. In their view, Lin Zhen was just a burden. He was previously a level two star, and although he had broken through to level three recently, it didn't prove anything. He was just at the critical moment of breaking through, and he was still the weakest in the team.

Lin Zhen ignored them and instead drew his Yin-Yang Long Spear, gazing at the dark starry sky ahead.

Swish swish swish~~~!!!

Several figures rushed over quickly!

"There really is someone?" Tony was taken aback. He hadn't expected Lin Zhen to be so perceptive. Someone had actually come over, and judging by their speed, they seemed to be fleeing for their lives. They were definitely not his companions.

"On alert! Everyone on alert!"

Tony shouted loudly, and the group put some distance between themselves.

"Are you from the Fire Qilin faction? Please save us!"

Two martial artists were carrying another martial artist, and the three of them were running for their lives. When they saw Lin Zhen and the others, they immediately saw hope and quickened their pace.

Behind them, hundreds of warriors from the Demon Insect Empire loomed over like a Black Cloud. They all had dark red wings, wore thick armor, and had sharp claws on their hands. Only their eyes were visible, and their fangs were enormous.

These people swept across the starry sky, destroying everything around them in the process; Meteorite and shooting stars were scattered to pieces.

Rather than calling them human, it's more accurate to describe this group of creatures as humanoid locusts.

"Locust Warrior are the most numerous warriors in the Demon Insect Empire. Individually, they are not particularly strong, but they always move in swarms, making them extremely difficult to deal with. If you encounter Locust Warrior, even if you are stronger, you will basically be devoured by them!"

"Retreat! Retreat quickly, or you'll become locust food!"

Tony was the first to turn and run, and the other Star Stage Warriors followed suit.

"Lin Zhen, what are you doing there, you idiot? Waiting to die? Fine, do whatever you want, let's go!"

The three fleeing martial artists, having finally spotted someone, had their glimmer of hope extinguished and couldn't help but curse loudly.

"Bastards! Are you even human? You just stood by and watched someone die!"

"Damn it! If I survive, I will never let you go. You are heartless and unjust, so don't blame us for telling the secret to the demon insects."

"Are you planning to leave behind a level-three stellar cannon fodder and send him to his death?"

Lin Zhen stood there with his spear held horizontally, watching the swarm of locust-like warriors, secretly making plans in his mind.

He came here with no intention of living an ordinary life. He wanted both a top-grade celestial artifact and an imperial title.

These locust warriors aren't very strong, so it'll be a good opportunity for me to practice.

Seeing that the three martial artists were about to give up and escape, Lin Zhen raised his hand, and a huge Gravity enveloped them.

"I'm still here waiting for rescue, how can you abandon me!"

Whew!

The three warriors were exhausted and unable to resist Lin Zhen's Gravity. They were instantly pulled over, which in turn allowed them to shake off the Locust Warrior behind them.

Ignoring the stunned crowd, Lin Zhen brandished his Yin-Yang Long Spear and charged into the group of warriors from the Demon Insect Empire.

To deal with ordinary Star Level Nine, Lin Zhen didn't even need to Armorization. His Yin-Yang Long Spear flew up and down, killing at least one Locust Warrior with each strike!

Puff puff puff puff~~!!!

A series of screams stunned the Locust Warrior who had underestimated Lin Zhen.

"Locust Warrior, individually weak, rely on numbers to win and fight in groups. But don't forget, in the face of absolute power, numbers are no advantage at all!"

Lin Zhen's Star Power was already close to 500, which was not at all on the same level as these Locust Warrior. He killed faster and faster, and often four or five Locust Warrior would fall with a single thrust of his spear.

"This Fire Qilin warrior is incredibly strong! Everyone, use Battle Charge!"

The Locust Warrior in the Black Hole Stage shouted, and all the Locust Warrior began to form a formation of ten, like rows of diving fighter jets, charging towards Lin Zhen in waves.

This is the group combat method of the Locust Warrior, a cyclical attack that has caused many experts to fall victim to.

"Watch out!"

The three martial artists forgot to flee and shouted for Lin Zhen to be careful. Their failure as three Black Hole Stage was due to this combined attack.

Watching the enemy rush towards him in waves, Lin Zhen sneered and a thought flashed through his mind.

Star River Domain!

The surrounding starry sky changed, instantly covering most of the Locust Warrior.

Dozens of planets rapidly formed, welcoming the first wave of Locust Warrior.

"Tianhe Star Burst! Explode!"

Rumble!...

A powerful explosion resounded through the starry sky, and this batch of Locust Warrior was doomed, their remains obliterated by the Tianhe Star Burst.

"Second wave, send him on! This is a domain warrior, but his Starburst requires the condensation of Star Power, which takes time and consistency. The moment he exhausts even a little, that will be his defeat!"

Black Hole Stage, the Locust Warrior roared their commands at the top of their lungs, and the second wave of Locust Warrior charged down.

With a Mental Power, Lin Zhen conjured twenty planets once more. This was the power of Azure Sky-color: twenty Starburst in a single second.

After another explosion, the second batch of ten Locust Warrior were killed.

The third batch, the fourth batch...

Twenty waves of Locust Warrior fought bravely but ultimately fell to the Tianhe Star Burst.

With these two hundred people added to the ones Lin Zhen had killed earlier, only twenty or thirty of the three hundred Locust Warrior remained.

The Locust Warrior, who claimed to never know fear, were now filled with dread. This level-three Human Race in front of them was too strange; his Mental Power was unbelievably strong. He could use Starburst continuously without any effort, and yet they were all gone.

Seeing that these Locust Warrior seemed to be trying to escape, Lin Zhen's clone appeared in the starry sky behind them.

Kill!

The clone roared, unleashing Gale Spear Brilliance. Lin Zhen's main body also Teleport at the same time. The two of them flashed like ghosts, slaughtering everyone in sight!

A minute later, the two men fired their guns simultaneously, piercing the leader of the Locust Warrior.

Three hundred locust warriors were all wiped out!

At this moment, among all the martial artists who entered the Chaotic Star River, Lin Zhen ranked first in the number of kills!