Launch an Attack

Opportunity!

Gu Yan put himself in danger precisely to mislead the other party.

The Ice Blade slashed fiercely but was tightly gripped by Ji's left hand. The spear thrust out suddenly. At this moment, even if Gu Yan regretted it, it would be too late, but he wasn't panicked. He even wore an expression of shock to confuse Ji.

Xu Muchi, having just taken a heavy blow, saw such a drastic change and inwardly cursed her bad luck.

If Gu Yan got hurt, she wouldn't be able to hold on for long alone.

Ji's spear moved fast and viciously, aiming directly for Gu Yan's chest. This was a difficult spot to dodge, and as long as he was hit by the spear she constructed, Honkai Energy would corrode his body, and electric currents would stimulate his nerves. A small wound like that would be enough to incapacitate him for a short time.

As expected, he panicked.

A flicker of satisfaction flashed in Ji's eyes.

So cute, like a startled little rabbit~

In this instant, their thoughts diverged.

The Ice Blade in his right hand was still locked in a struggle with Ji, while his left hand, infused with Honkai Energy, armed his fingertips with Ice Cones, his entire hand like the sharp claws of a beast.

Ji's relaxed demeanor vanished, her pupils contracting sharply.

Why hasn't he dodged yet?! Idiot!

With a slight tremor, the spear dissolved into dust, and the attack ceased. Ji's sharp momentum from moments ago instantly retracted, leaving only a gloomy expression and a fleeting...

Relief?

After all, she hadn't intended to hurt Gu Yan.

Gu Yan was also stunned. To ensure his strike landed, he had deliberately waited to be attacked before launching his surprise attack at the moment of proximity. But before he could even launch his attack, why did the other party stop?

Did she figure it out? That shouldn't be possible!

Could it be that she suddenly became a saint?

He wasn't the only one confused. Xu Muchi was also perplexed. Why did the Herrscher suddenly give up her attack? She even destroyed the weapon that was about to hit him.

She didn't overthink it, gripping her sword again and preparing herself, preventing the dangerous situation from happening again.

Ji made no move, her expression frighteningly gloomy. She wanted to scold Gu Yan, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.

Now, she and this woman were protecting these ants, and they couldn't fight at full strength. Otherwise, she wouldn't be this relaxed in her current state.

Perhaps she should let him grow first? When he knew her identity as a Herrscher, everything would get better.

What a rebellious idiot!

Just then, Morr, who had been acting as a background prop, roared and shot into the sky, flying towards a target high above.

Only then did everyone notice a black dot falling from the sky.

"Still quite durable. I didn't expect it to break free so quickly," Ji muttered with a slight frown.

Morr and the black dot rapidly approached, spewing fierce flames from its mouth. The black dot actually spoke:

"A fake made of scrap. Let me show you what true dragon breath is!"

The black dot spread its wings, and its silhouette was indeed that of a giant dragon! But it was flesh and blood, a true dragon!

Because it was too high, its size couldn't be determined, but compared to Morr, it was clearly a bit larger.

"Roar!"

Crimson dragon breath erupted, and the two energies collided in the air, wildly spilling outwards. The air was roasted to a scorching temperature, and light distorted, making it impossible for those below to see clearly.

But a few seconds later, Morr fell, clearly at a disadvantage. The black dragon then dived towards Ji.

"Isn't this the big ant I nailed to the Pacific Ocean?"

Although Ji's tone was contemptuous, her expression became serious.

"Herrscher, you are strong, but you are not invincible."

The black dragon rapidly shrunk, transforming into a muscular man with powerful limbs and black hair, actually taking human form.

The black dragon—Elfa Novagir, one of the world's strongest alongside Xu Muchi. They were both rare exceptions who could reach extraordinary levels without using their powers.

However, the black dragon was famous for his durability.

"Tsk."

Ji knew how troublesome this person was. She had even stuffed a nuclear bomb into his mouth, but after a period of pain, there were no further consequences, like normal people having diarrhea.

It seemed she was going to be in trouble today. This unfilial younger brother was actually helping an outsider bully her.

However, Ji had no intention of leaving just like that. It was too easy for these ants.

Since you ruined my plans...

"Morr, get up before you're completely broken!"

Ji said softly, then suddenly ascended into the sky at extreme speed.

Immediately after, Morr followed closely. The man and the dragon gradually became black dots in everyone's vision.

Then you better pray you can run fast enough~

"Are we going after them?" the Black Dragon asked as he walked up to the two of them, looking surprised when he saw Gu Yan.

A new face. A Huaguo native. A rising powerhouse? That place really is full of hidden talents.

[Ding! Plunder is effective, Physique +200, Gain acquired: Dragon Body]

Dragon Body: Physique increased by 30%, Limb Strength increased by 50%

Thanks, big brother Black Dragon. I wish you good health and all the best.

Gu Yan thanked him inwardly, also feeling fortunate. If I hadn't gotten support, today would have been really dicey.

With such high Physique, it was useless against a Herrscher. My offensive options were too limited.

It wasn't that Gu Yan was weak. Xu Muchi and the Black Dragon were very strong, but what were Herrschers? Herrschers were messengers of the Honkai God, but to civilization and all beings, Herrschers were gods!

At this moment, Xu Muchi didn't answer the Black Dragon. She simply looked at Gu Yan, who was slumped on the ground, and the others who remained on guard. Her intention was clear: she had to protect these people.

However, it seemed these two clearly knew each other.

"Then forget it. I only came to help when I sensed you arriving. Those North Continent people asked me to coordinate with the army to encircle the Herrscher, but I took a short nap, and the army was gone."

The implication was: If you're not going, I'm not going either. I can't beat them.

"Here, have some water." Zhao Qi was reliable as a friend, but Gu Yan just wanted to lie down and sleep. The guy thought he was about to faint and was mindlessly trying to force water into him.

"Stop… I don't want to… I'm not thirsty… Gulp"

Bzzzzzz——

His brain roared.

Run! Run fast!

A sense of crisis several times stronger than before washed over him. Gu Yan's heart nearly stopped, his blood felt like it was flowing backward, and cold sweat poured down his body uncontrollably.

"Run, run fast!"

His reaction startled everyone, but there was no time to explain. An unseen force told him that if he was slow, he would die!

Xu Muchi was confused by Gu Yan's reaction, but her danger sense was stronger than average. Even if it turned out to be a false alarm, there would be no loss.

"Withdraw!"

As she made the decision, everyone, including Gu Yan, quickly boarded the aircraft. Only the Black Dragon, Elfa, transformed into a giant dragon and soared into the sky.

The evacuation was hasty, and the abandoned supplies were temporarily left behind. The transport planes took off one after another, heading towards other disaster areas.

Where we're going doesn't matter, as long as we get away from here. Gu Yan's heart was still pounding. He didn't know what would happen, but the fear made his face pale.

What a mess. But still, we survived the Herrscher.

In terms of combat power alone, the Herrscher of Reason wasn't particularly outstanding, but when it came to fighting and destroying civilizations, the Herrscher of Reason was the natural enemy of technological civilization.

Ji sat on Morr's back, the whistling wind constant, yet her hair merely swayed gently. She was serene and elegant.

That foolish younger brother should have run far away by now, right?

Morr flew incredibly high; the friction of the air was no longer perceptible. The blinding sunlight beat down on Ji's skin, making her look exceptionally divine.

Even without a core, his danger sense should be excellent. After all, he's someone the gods watch.

"Then this strike definitely won't be able to harm him." Even though it had no effect, she did it anyway.

Why? To hide the fact that she was frustrated? To destroy civilization? Or to show off to those people?

Perhaps it was also a small expression of dissatisfaction with his rebellious behavior?

It's a bit of everything!

I'm also a little tired. I might just fall asleep soon, so I'll be taking a little break.

It's a shame this attack has such a long wind-up. I can't use it in combat.

Morr spread its wings, its countless converters at full power, directly connected to Ji's core. Terrifying Honkai Energy was outputted continuously.

Morr's massive body turned red. It opened its mouth and aimed downwards.

"Heavenly Fire Descent!"

A golden beam of light descended like divine punishment. There was no explosion, no impact.

There was only extreme, unrestrained heat and ultra-high concentrations of Honkai Energy!