"Activate the Energy Shield."
Su Ye's expression remained unchanged. He could not even be bothered to glance at the Dream Spirit Race monster.
"Energy Shield activated."
As Fifteen's voice faded, an azure energy barrier burst from the Gale Ranger, enveloping the entire vehicle.
The strange mental fluctuations unleashed by the Dream Spirit Race monster struck the peak Tier Three Energy Shield, raising only the faintest ripples. Not a trace penetrated it.
"How is that possible? You can actually block the Dream Spirit Wave?"
The translucent Dream Spirit Race monster let out a shrill cry.
At that moment, the Light Machine-Gun Turret mounted on the Gale Ranger raised its black muzzle.
Rat-a-tat-tat!
Flames spat from the muzzle, instantly riddling the translucent Dream Spirit Race monster with holes.
[You have successfully cleared the fourth step of the King's Challenge. Your rewards have been accumulated. Would you like to proceed to the fifth step now?]
"They really are getting stronger, but not by much."
Su Ye glanced at the notification and silently shook his head.
He had now easily cleared the fourth step, and his position in the rankings had skyrocketed straight into the top twenty.
He checked the rankings. The dozen or so top players leading the pack were still stuck on the fifth step.
As long as he cleared the fifth-step challenge, he could claim first place outright.
"Let's go. We'll take a look at the fifth step."
Su Ye spoke with a smile.
The next instant, light flashed, and Su Ye arrived in the fifth step's challenge space.
This time, the surroundings became a boundless desert of yellow sand, with fierce winds whipping up violent storms of grit.
The moment Su Ye landed, the yellow sand beneath him began churning violently.
The guardian of this step was a