Kazer Prepares to Absorb His Own People

"Kasang, what's that guy's combat power now?" Kazer asked his aide, his brows furrowed. The aura he'd just unleashed had filled him with unease.

"Lord Kazer, the scouters can't measure it anymore. They... they all destroyed themselves because they couldn't withstand that power." Kasang's voice trembled. It was clear that he, too, was shaken by the sight before him.

As soon as Zhou Zilong's combat power had surged past ten thousand, the scouters had been unable to withstand the strain of measuring its rapid rise. One after another, they'd exploded, effectively "going on strike."

At that, Kazer's expression darkened. He muttered, "Looks like this'll be a tough fight. Still, that's fine. If I turn this guy into nourishment, my strength will take a huge leap forward!"

"This brat tried to kill me just as I was transforming. It'd be downright rude not to return the favor!" Kazer added, his words laced with mockery and arrogance. The dark energy gathering in his hand was like an abyss in the night sky, swallowing all the light around it.

With a casual flick of his hand, a sharp ki blast tore through the air and shot straight at Zhou Zilong.

But Zhou Zilong was no ordinary opponent. Just as the ki blast was about to hit, he roared, "Hah!" His earthshaking shout dispelled the attack and sent it rebounding in every direction. As dust billowed, he vanished from where he stood.

"Now it's my turn!" Zhou Zilong's voice was cold and resolute, like a winter wind cutting through the clouds and striking straight at the heart.

Using his rapid-movement technique, he appeared behind Kazer in an instant. He moved so fast the air couldn't even make a sound.

Kazer sensed danger and quickly adjusted his stance, ready to respond.

"Lord Kazer, watch out!" Kasang cried from the ground, but it was too late.

Zhou Zilong poured all his strength into one punch. Like a meteor crashing into the earth, it slammed into Kazer's back, sending him hurtling toward the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust and rubble.

When the dust settled, Zhou Zilong slowly descended to the ground. There wasn't a trace of complacency in his eyes; if anything, his resolve had only grown stronger. He knew the fight was far from over.

"Lord Kazer was knocked to the ground in a single blow! That guy's combat power must be far greater than Lord Kazer's. We'd better run!" Fear and unease spread rapidly through the crowd of Scale-Head Star People. They began whispering among themselves, and some were already backing away.

Kasang tried to calm the restless crowd. "Don't panic. We still have a way out."

Nearby, Kazer gritted his teeth through the pain and struggled to his feet. His eyes were bloodshot, as if they were about to shoot flames. With a furious roar, he charged at Zhou Zilong, his fists carrying the force of thunder, determined to reclaim his dignity.

But Zhou Zilong moved like a ghost, easily dodging Kazer's attacks. Then he gave Kazer a taste of his own medicine, landing two heavy punches in quick succession and making him suffer another bitter defeat.

Zhou Zilong didn't stop attacking. He moved to a position beneath Kazer.

He immediately seized Kazer by the neck and leg.

A "crack" and a cry of "Ah!" rang out in the air.

In that instant, Zhou Zilong had driven up his left knee and violently bent Kazer over it while holding him.

The bone in Kazer's lower back had snapped under the force of the blow, producing the crack.

The other sound was obviously Kazer screaming because he couldn't bear the pain.

Zhou Zilong's expression remained as cold as ice. He didn't waver. He knew that showing mercy to an enemy was cruelty to oneself, especially in a dog-eat-dog universe.

"Ahhh!" Kazer's scream brimmed with despair and indignation. He'd never imagined that his carefully laid plans for growth would come to a halt here. The shadow of death was already closing over him, filling him with a fear he'd never felt before.

At that moment, an urgent voice cut through the air. It was Kasang, Kazer's loyal subordinate. He held a specially designed Shadow Bazooka, a powerful weapon capable of firing black-purple energy beams, and his eyes shone with resolve. "Lord Kazer, you can't give up now! Our dream and the glory of our people rest on your shoulders!"

Before Kasang had even finished speaking, the weapon in his hands had finished charging. With a deafening roar, a black-purple beam of energy tore across the sky and shot straight toward Zhou Zilong. It held enough power to destroy a small planet—Kasang's last hope.

Zhou Zilong didn't pay it any attention. At that moment, he was still focused on finishing off Kazer, the leader.

When the energy beam drew closer, Zhou Zilong realized something was wrong and immediately threw Kazer toward it.

To his surprise, Kazer pressed a spot on his waist. A blue-black ring of light enveloped him, shielding him from harm as he continued attacking Zhou Zilong.

"Ka... me... ha... me... ha!"

Zhou Zilong leaped backward to dodge. He held his hands at his waist, palms cupped, and began gathering energy.

A blue-white wave of energy collided with the black-purple beam.

"Hah!"

As the Kamehameha clashed with the black-purple beam, Zhou Zilong poured on more power.

The black-purple beam was quickly driven skyward by the Kamehameha, where it dispersed and vanished.

"I thought it was just a weak attack. I didn't expect it to contain so much energy. I guess I underestimated the power of technology."

Zhou Zilong muttered to himself.

"Kasang, thanks. If you hadn't helped me, I'd probably be dead!"

The rescued Kazer spoke to Kasang.

"Lord Kazer, you're too kind. I failed to investigate properly and let you fall into danger. It was my fault. Please punish me!"

Kasang replied, dropping to one knee in respectful deference.

Kazer said, "It's not your fault. The experts on this planet were just too well hidden. When I sent you to investigate, my findings also suggested that there were no experts here!"

"Kasang, we have to use that move ahead of schedule. Leave a few people behind to buy time. The rest of you, come with me!" Kazer added.

"Yes, Lord Kazer!" Kasang replied.

"The ten with the highest combat power will stay here with me. Everyone else, go inside with Lord Kazer!"

Kasang immediately turned to the Scale-Head Star People who were still able to move and gave the order.

Just then, Kazer raised a hand. The Scale-Head Star People who'd previously been unable to move began flying into the spaceship as if by magic.

Those still able to move immediately ran inside after them.

Realizing something was wrong, Zhou Zilong rushed over to deliver a killing blow. But Kasang and his people kept harassing him, making him miss his chance to attack time and time again.

"Everyone, I need your strength to get through this crisis. Once we do, you'll be the greatest contributors to the Scale-Head Clan's future domination of the universe. I'll make sure your names are known across the cosmos!"

Once inside the spaceship, Kazer began filling them with his grand vision.

"Lord Kazer, please take care of my family!" said one Scale-Head Star Person, stepping forward first.

"Don't worry, I will. You're one of the bravest warriors of our people. Tell me your name!" Kazer said, holding one hand toward him.

"My name is Yite!" the man replied.

As soon as he'd spoken, Kazer conjured a brown stone-like object out of thin air and carved a special symbol into it.

In no time, Yite withered away and vanished before everyone's eyes.

"Warriors, we need to hurry. That powerful enemy has broken through Kasang's group and is coming this way. Once this is over, I'll record each of your names on the Merit Stone!"

Kazer spoke after receiving a message!

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