Kazer Prepares to Absorb His Own Kind

"Kasang, what is this guy's current combat power?" Kazer asked his assistant, his brows furrowed tightly. He couldn't help but feel a sense of unease from the aura he had just witnessed.

"Lord Kazer, the detectors can no longer measure it. They... they have all self-destructed because they couldn't withstand this level of power." Kasang's voice trembled, clearly deeply shaken by the scene before him.

Ever since Zhou Zilong's combat power had surged past ten thousand, these detectors had chosen to "go on strike" by exploding, unable to handle the rapid escalation of his energy.

Upon hearing this, Kazer's expression turned grave. He muttered to himself, "It seems I am in for a fierce battle. But that's fine—if I can convert this guy into nutrients, my own strength will take a massive leap forward!"

"This brat tried to kill me at the critical moment of my transformation. If I don't return the favor, it would be truly impolite!" Kazer added, his tone laced with mockery and arrogance. The dark energy gathering in his hands resembled an abyss in the night sky, swallowing all light around it.

With a flick of his hand, a fierce energy blast tore through the air, heading straight for Zhou Zilong.

However, Zhou Zilong was no ordinary fighter. The moment the blast was about to strike, he let out a heaven-shaking shout: "Hah!" Not only did he neutralize the energy wave, but he also deflected it, sending it scattering in all directions. Amidst the swirling dust, his figure vanished from where he stood.

"Now it's my turn!" Zhou Zilong's voice was cold and resolute, like a winter gale piercing through the clouds to strike at the heart.

Utilizing a high-speed movement technique, he appeared instantly behind Kazer, moving so fast that the air didn't even have time to make a sound.

Though Kazer sensed something was wrong, he quickly adjusted his stance to prepare for the counter.

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

Zhou Zilong unleashed a punch fueled by his full strength, striking Kazer's back like a meteor hitting the earth. The impact sent Kazer plummeting toward the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust and debris.

As the dust settled, Zhou Zilong landed slowly on the ground. There was no relaxation in his eyes; instead, they grew more determined. He knew this battle was far from over.

"Lord Kazer was actually knocked to the ground in a single blow! It seems this person's combat power far exceeds Lord Kazer's. We should run!" Fear and anxiety spread rapidly through the crowd. The Scale-Head Star People began to whisper, some even starting to retreat.

Kasang tried to calm the restless crowd: "Don't panic, we still have a way."

On the other side, Kazer struggled to his feet, enduring intense pain. His eyes were bloodshot, as if they were about to spew fire. He roared and charged at Zhou Zilong, his fists wrapped in the power of thunder, vowing to reclaim his dignity.

But Zhou Zilong moved like a phantom, easily dodging Kazer's assault. Giving him a taste of his own medicine, he landed two heavy punches in succession, forcing Kazer to swallow the bitter fruit of defeat once again.

Zhou Zilong's attack did not stop there; he moved to a position directly beneath Kazer's body.

Zhou Zilong immediately grabbed Kazer by the neck and legs.

"Crack" and a scream—two sounds echoed through the air.

As it turned out, in that split second, Zhou Zilong had driven his left knee into Kazer's body while holding him firmly.

The bones in Kazer's lumbar spine snapped under the force of the sudden strike, resulting in that cracking sound.

As for the other sound, it was clearly Kazer screaming out in agony.

Yet, Zhou Zilong's expression remained as cold as ice, showing no signs of wavering. He knew that mercy to an enemy was cruelty to oneself, especially in this universe where the strong prey upon the weak.

"Ahhhhh!" Kazer's scream was filled with despair and resentment. He never imagined that his meticulously planned path to greatness would be broken here. However, the scent of death had already shrouded him like a shadow, making him feel a terror he had never known before.

Just then, an anxious voice pierced the sky—it was Kazer's loyal subordinate, Kasang. He held a custom-made "Shadow Bazooka," a powerful weapon capable of firing black-purple energy beams, his eyes flashing with determination: "Lord Kazer, you cannot give up like this! Our dreams, the glory of our race, all rest upon you!"

Before Kasang's words had even faded, the weapon in his hands finished charging. With a deafening roar, a black-purple energy beam tore through the sky, heading straight for Zhou Zilong. This beam contained enough power to destroy a small planet; it was Kasang's final hope.

Zhou Zilong paid no mind to it at the moment, still focused on finishing off Kazer, the leader.

As the energy drew closer, Zhou Zilong sensed something was wrong and threw Kazer directly into the path of the beam.

Unexpectedly, Kazer pressed a button on his waist, and a blue-black ring of light enveloped him, shielding him from the damage as he continued his attack toward Zhou Zilong.

"Ka-me-ha-me-ha!"

Leaping backward to dodge, Zhou Zilong placed his hands at his waist in a cupped shape and began to gather energy.

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

"Hah!"

As the Kamehameha locked in a stalemate with the black-purple energy beam, Zhou Zilong exerted more power.

The black-purple beam was quickly pushed into the sky by the Kamehameha, scattering until it vanished completely.

"I thought it was just a weak attack, but I didn't expect it to contain such strong energy. I underestimated the power of technology a bit!"

Zhou Zilong muttered to himself.

"Kasang, thanks. If it weren't for you, I would have died!"

On the other side, the rescued Kazer said to Kasang.

"Lord Kazer, you are too kind. It was my failure in investigation that put you in danger. It is my fault; please punish me!"

Kasang replied, kneeling humbly.

Kazer said, "It is not your fault. Blame only the experts of this planet for hiding so well. When I sent you to investigate, the data I collected showed no experts existed here!"

"Kasang, we must use that move ahead of schedule. Keep a few people to stall for time, and have the others follow me!" Kazer said again.

"Yes, Lord Kazer!" Kasang replied.

"The ten with the highest combat power stay with me, everyone else follow Lord Kazer inside!"

Kasang immediately turned and spoke to the remaining Scale-Head Star People.

At that moment, Kazer raised his hand, and the Scale-Head Star People who had lost their mobility were pulled toward the interior of the spaceship as if by magic.

As for those who could still move, they immediately followed them inside.

Sensing that something was wrong, Zhou Zilong rushed forward to deliver a fatal blow, but he was repeatedly harassed by Kasang's men, missing his window of opportunity time and time again.

"Everyone, I need your strength to overcome this crisis. Once we survive this, you will all be the greatest contributors to the Scale-Head Clan's future dominance of the universe. I will ensure your names are spread throughout the cosmos!"

After entering the spaceship, Kazer began his indoctrination.

"Lord Kazer, please take care of my family!" one Scale-Head Star Person stepped forward, being the first to pledge his loyalty.

"Rest assured, I will. Tell me your name, the bravest Champion of our race!" Kazer said, pointing a hand toward the individual.

"My name is Yite!" the man replied.

As soon as he finished speaking, Kazer conjured a brown, stone-like object out of thin air and carved a unique symbol into it.

Very quickly, the Scale-Head Star Person named Yite shriveled up and vanished before everyone's eyes.

"Champions, hurry! That powerful enemy has broken through Kasang's line and is heading toward us. Once this is over, I will record each of you on the Merit Stone!"

Kazer said after receiving a notification!