The Mind Control Lord sensed the threat and released a "Consciousness Control Wave," attempting to seize control of Chu Yunyi's mind. But Chu Yunyi's mental defenses were impregnable, and the wave couldn't penetrate them. Chu Yunyi activated the Consciousness Annihilation Cannon and struck the Mind Control Lord's true form. The Mind Control Lord let out an enraged roar, his Consciousness Energy fluctuating violently. The Puppet Beasts under his control instantly went berserk. The Expeditionary Force seized the opportunity to launch an all-out assault, wiping out the entire horde.
Though the Mind Control Lord's true form was damaged, it hadn't completely dissipated. He retreated to the Mental Core Zone, where he joined the recovered Soul Devourer Lord, preparing to make their final stand. At last, the Expeditionary Force reached the heart of the Mental Core Zone—the "Mental Origin Core." It was the source of the Mental Race's energy and the two lords' final line of defense.
The Two Lords' Final Counterattack and the Destruction of the Mental Origin Core
The Soul Devourer Lord and the Mind Control Lord joined forces and unleashed the "Consciousness Destruction Storm"—an ultimate attack formed by fusing two kinds of Mental Energy, capable of utterly annihilating every consciousness in its path. The storm swept toward the Expeditionary Force like a black tornado. In its wake, the Mental Barriers aboard the Symbiotic Warships shattered one after another, and the crew's minds were struck by a powerful assault.
Chu Yunyi drew on all his Origin Energy and raised the Mass Spirit Barrier to its limit. At the same time, he distributed Origin Consciousness Crystals to every crew member, strengthening their mental defenses. The Expeditionary Force's warships formed a "Defense Array" and worked together to withstand the Consciousness Destruction Storm. The storm crashed against the barrier, and countless Consciousness Fragments