Dragon Star Cluster

"Why must humans fight each other? Why can't they just live peacefully?"

A person in a black metal mask watched with an indifferent expression.

The metal device he held in his left hand gleamed as if drawn to a magnet, focusing on the hexagonal surface of the Soul Force barrier.

The dust in the air slowly settled, revealing a faint, strange sensation.

Jia Meng stood in the center of the battlefield, surrounded by a faint glow formed from ancient runes.

He swiftly formed hand seals, his movements fluid and precise, as if performing an ancient and sacred ritual.

As he chanted a deep and powerful incantation, the entire space seemed to darken:

"Crimson Dragon—"

His voice echoed through the air, carrying an oppressive might that made the air tremble.

"Burst!"

Following the incantation's urging, Jia Meng's spiritual power surged violently. His shadow seemed to pierce through the darkness, revealing the terror hidden within the metal device.

"Heaven-Shattering Descent!"

The incantation faded, and a vast torrent of energy gathered in his palm.

"Crimson Blood—Soul Devourer—Dragon Star Cluster!"

A crimson dragon formed from purple-red flames burst into the air.

Its scale-like armor shimmered with a dazzling light, becoming even more vivid beneath the refracted radiance.

The crimson dragon rapidly expanded in midair. Its enormous body nearly blotted out the entire sky.

It roared and twisted like a true giant dragon, freely soaring through the raging sea of clouds and displaying a force that shook the heavens.

The dragon connected with the barrier, spinning once in midair before suddenly exploding. It transformed into countless crimson sword rays condensed from blood and energy.

Like an enraged heavenly god, it unleashed terrifying power and precisely struck every corner of the barrier.

The entire hill, along with the surrounding high-rise buildings carefully selected as the battlefield, trembled violently.

The mountain ridges and peaks in the distance shook beneath the attack. Every inch of earth seemed to groan, as if enduring an assault that had existed since primordial times.

The originally verdant mountain forest was now covered in devastation, with pits and cracks scattered everywhere.

Yet within the seemingly chaotic destruction, a trace of Soul Force remained hidden inside the barrier.

Every section of rock seemed to have been granted life, and the precise attack struck each weak point in the barrier.

Not a single attack slipped through, nor was there even the slightest flaw in the assault.

The barrier's scenery seemed to be controlled by an invisible, intelligent hand behind the curtain, silently manipulating the falling meteors.

In the instant the two forces collided, Jia Meng's fierce incantation and the barrier's resistance erupted into a violent countershock.

The barrier rapidly changed from its original pale color into a dazzling, eye-searing brilliance, announcing its collapse.

The barrier that could withstand three Soul Force attacks from ordinary Soul Force users was destroyed by Jia Meng with a single strike.

At that moment, the metal device controlling the chamber released another wave of Soul Force. The entire space seemed to freeze.

Although the surrounding people wore the same uniforms, the fear in their eyes revealed that they were elites of the Soul Force world who had passed through countless trials.

His expression remained calm, without the slightest trace of surprise or panic.

"Good... truly worthy of the Dragon Star Cluster!"

The distant voice of the school principal sounded slightly hoarse. The other instructors beside him also looked at the scene with expressions of disbelief, as if they had witnessed a miracle beyond their understanding.

He controlled the curtain of light with a wave of his hand, searching for an answer in every corner, but could only become even more convinced:

"Jia Meng's control over Soul Force and his comprehension of incantations have already surpassed my imagination."

As for the others at the battlefield, the Five Elements Warden and the rest had been forced back by the shockwave of the attack.

At that moment, Xia Bu sat calmly atop the huge Soul Force beast he had summoned. Floating high in the air, he resembled a monarch looking down upon all living things.

The metal light pierced through the layers of darkness, firmly locking onto the battlefield below.

There, the originally fierce Soul Force had already faded like autumn leaves falling, leaving only a few scattered traces.

Amid the devastation, Xia Bu's spiritual power surged like a flood, and a dazzling light suddenly appeared—the second wave of Soul Force.

"Is this the power of Jia Meng?" Xia Bu muttered in surprise.

He knew very well how refined Jia Meng's control over his incantations was. Even the Five Elements Warden, who possessed extraordinary talent and was known as a genius of the Soul Force world, would find it difficult to accomplish this.

Controlling the source of Soul Force required not only profound cultivation in incantations but also a calm and agile mind.

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Xia Bu's mouth. He understood that the Five Elements Warden and Soul Force had deliberately been left to him by Jia Meng.

It was both a slight challenge to test his power and a mockery of his own Soul Force.

Xia Bu raised one hand and controlled the Soul Force beast to change direction, flying toward the battlefield where the second wave of Soul Force had gathered.

Under Xia Bu's control, the Soul Force beast moved like a fierce predator capturing prey, rapidly and accurately locking onto its target.

Soon, the second wave of Soul Force was crushed beneath Xia Bu's attack, and the battlefield fell silent once again.

"Damn it! That fellow Jia Meng actually used such a terrifying Soul Force!"

The Five Elements Warden's voice was deep and filled with displeasure. His eyes were like those of an enraged wolf searching for something that could continue to vent his anger.

He was like a black lightning bolt, unleashing an unstoppable force as he charged even more fiercely toward the Soul Force formation ahead.

Every clash of power was accompanied by the explosive roar of the air. The three Soul Force users from High Peak were nearly knocked down by a single strike.

The Five Elements Warden stood proudly in the center of the battlefield, surrounded by the High Peak members he had defeated.

"Damn it. If we let these people go, they won't even be able to escape properly."

A muffled roar came from the Five Elements Warden's chest, carrying the fury of a wild beast.

The first battle between the two Soul Force groups ended. At that moment, a violent storm swept across the battlefield.

The entire battle lasted less than half an hour, yet the carefully planned defensive formation had been destroyed by an unexpected attack.

The originally planned reward was to let the exhausted captives receive treatment.

In particular, the disciples of High Peak needed time to recover their strength and spirit before welcoming the enemy's second wave.

However, Jia Meng and the others had not been affected by the first battle at all. They stood there, their bodies still brimming with vigorous life force.

The collapse of the first defense line was not an overly serious blow to them.

Just then, a figure suddenly stepped into the battlefield, and the entire area fell silent.

Her shadow stretched beneath the refracted light, appearing especially gentle and elegant.

She raised her hand and drew Jia Meng's Soul Force into motion. A circle of pale radiance flowed from her fingertips, swiftly wrapping around the bodies of the High Peak disciples.

The miracle-like scene made Jia Meng's arrogant smile freeze, while the fatigue on his face was replaced by renewed vitality.