The Thunder Roaring Cangming Tower hanging in midair also swayed, its light dimming.
The thunder crystal had already been blasted to pieces by the shock waves of the self-detonation.
Crystal fragments lay scattered across the ground, gradually losing their luster.
The origin core of the Thunder Whale Plane was utterly destroyed.
Then-
Buzzz-
Space warped slightly.
Libra Star Dragon slipped in from outside.
He had been coordinating the troops outside when he suddenly sensed violent energy fluctuations near the core, along with the Master's chaotic aura.
He immediately activated the Space-Time Mirror and followed that aura here.
The moment he entered the core space and saw Zhong Shenxiu unconscious amid the rubble, Libra Star Dragon's expression changed drastically.
"Master!"
He cried out involuntarily and darted over.
With utmost care, he lifted Zhong Shenxiu out of the rubble.
He checked his breathing with a fingertip, then felt his pulse.
Thankfully, he was still breathing.
The impact from the origin energy had only injured his soul.
"Master..."
Libra Star Dragon gritted his teeth, anger flashing in his eyes.
He scooped Zhong Shenxiu up in his arms.
With his other hand, he raised the Space-Time Mirror.
The mirror shone, enveloping them both, and they instantly vanished from the core space.
When they reappeared, they were already above the Western Frontier Sea.
Sagittarius Star Dragon was waiting there, holding Duke Leiwen.
Seeing Libra Star Dragon emerge with Zhong Shenxiu in his arms and such a grim expression, Sagittarius Star Dragon's heart lurched.
"Libra, what happened to the Master?"
Sagittarius Star Dragon hurried over, urgency creeping into his voice.
"The core self-detonated. The Master was injured."
Libra Star Dragon spoke quickly but remained composed.
"Sagittarius, I'll take the Master back for treatment first."
"Take control here immediately and carry out the devouring ritual."
"Follow the