"Rules are made to be broken! Star Ace!"
Seeing Dan Heng surrounded, Lin Feng struck without hesitation. Azure starlight flowed like water, and powerful energy gathered along his baseball bat.
Holding the bat across his body, he shot forward like a phantom, sweeping his weapon out with unstoppable momentum.
Boom! An explosion like a thunderclap erupted, sending dazzling sparks flying. Seven or eight Voidrangers were hurled away by the tremendous force and plunged into the abyss beneath the metal bridge.
"Have a taste of what this girl can do! Hi-yah!"
March 7th leaped high into the air as well. Magical ice arrows radiating intense cold formed in an instant, then hurtled toward the horde ahead.
The shattered ice arrows rained down in a storm. Though they failed to destroy the Voidrangers outright, they froze a large swath of enemies.
"Bring it on! In the name of Akivili, Aeon of Trailblaze, we warriors of the Astral Express will not retreat!"
Standing shoulder to shoulder with Lin Feng and March 7th, Dan Heng roared at the endless tide of Voidrangers, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.
Before long, the three had killed dozens of Voidrangers through their combined efforts. The sight was nothing short of stunning.
"Lin Feng, you've got some impressive moves... You're qualified to become a passenger on the Astral Express."
"That's right! Lin Feng is really strong. Himeko will be happy to meet him too!"
"Let's deal with the crisis in front of us first..."
The corners of Lin Feng's lips lifted slightly. Though he kept swinging his bat, he looked as relaxed as if he were taking a leisurely stroll.
He had fought this same battle six times in a row. Whatever else might be said, he believed his combat experience alone could match anyone's.
"They're so strong... Is this what members of the Astral Express are capable of?"
Beyond the metal bridge leading to the central elevator, Arlan hid behind cover and watched them fight, unable to suppress his admiration.
If all the security personnel on Herta Space Station had strength like theirs, the Antimatter Legion's invasion would hardly be a threat.
"Damn it, these monsters just won't stop..."
"Why does it feel like every Voidranger left on the space station has come to surround us?"
"Dan Heng, Little March, retreat first! I'll cover you! At this rate, none of us will get out!"
Facing the steadily tightening encirclement, Lin Feng's expression grew grim.
For some unknown reason, events had deviated from the established storyline. Himeko's support drone still hadn't arrived.
Meanwhile, the endless stream of Voidranger Soldiers showed no sign of stopping. Even fighting side by side, the three could barely hold their formation.
So Lin Feng decided to stay behind and cover Dan Heng and March 7th's safe retreat.
He had the blue defensive talent Bronze Skin and Iron Bones, after all, along with the mysterious power granted by the stellaron. His attack might be low, but his defense was high.
Even with so many Voidrangers, they probably wouldn't find it easy to break through his defenses.
Besides, if he wanted to raise their affection, he needed to turn up the heat. Beyond March 7th, he also had to leave a deep impression on Himeko, who would soon arrive. For that S-rank simulation rating, it was time to put his life on the line.
"Given the situation, I'm afraid that's our only choice. Once March 7th and I get out, we'll bring reinforcements back immediately!"
Dan Heng swept his azure spear across, knocking away another Voidranger Soldier that had closed in. Resolve settled over his face.
Calm and perceptive as he was, Dan Heng could naturally assess the situation and knew when to advance or retreat.
"Lin Feng... I'm not leaving. I want to stay with you..."
A faint mist gathered in her pale pink eyes. Biting her rosy lip, March 7th wore a look of stubborn defiance.
"Silly girl... Be good and wait for me in the Master Control Cabin. I'll be back soon..."
Lin Feng swept his metal baseball bat out with savage force, smashing a Voidranger Soldier's head as he spoke with righteous conviction.
"Sniff... Lin Feng, why are you so good to me?"
The mist in the pink-haired girl's eyes thickened, blurring her vision. At that moment, she was clearly moved by Lin Feng.
"The reason... Even if I don't say it, you should already know."
"If we never get the chance to meet again, forget me... I'm only a passing traveler, not the man meant for you."
"Go... Being able to truly protect you, just this once, is the last thing I insist on!"
Fully embracing his inner actor, Yun Tian put on a fearless, final farewell. His performance left March 7th stunned, and even the usually cold Dan Heng couldn't help being moved.
At last, the tears spilled from her eyes, streaming down like pearls and wetting March 7th's exquisitely beautiful face.
At that moment, March 7th had so much she wanted to say to Lin Feng, but she was too choked up to speak.
Though they had known each other only briefly, Lin Feng's presence had already left a deep imprint on the girl's heart.
Once those tender feelings emerged, they surged like a restless tide that would not recede for a long, long time.
"March 7th, hurry! Don't let Lin Feng's efforts be for nothing!"
"Cavernous Illusion, Long Dream, One Awakening! Break!"
The azure spear in Dan Heng's hands surged forward with unmatched force, tearing an opening through the encirclement formed by countless Voidranger Soldiers.
Then, ignoring March 7th's reaction, Dan Heng grabbed her and sprinted away at an unbelievable speed. Moments later, they crossed the relatively short metal bridge and escaped aboard the central elevator.
[For the host's cunning performance, 200 Elation Points awarded.] [Current accumulated points in path life: 800. Keep up the good work, host!]
"Another 200 points? Looks like I put on a pretty good show!"
"That makes sense. The Path of Elation is all about doing as you please and making a game of the world. Maybe this sort of behavior fits the Path too!"
With that thought in mind, a contented smile spread across Lin Feng's face.
He had raised their affection and earned a sizable number of points. Two birds with one stone-naturally, Lin Feng was in a good mood.
As for these Voidranger Soldiers, they didn't matter. Without enough strength, even the greatest numbers were useless. They could try breaking through his defenses first!
Inside the central elevator, March 7th saw Lin Feng's smile through the transparent glass wall and cried even harder.
"Sniff... That idiot! How can he still be smiling?"
Her flowing tears had already ruined her delicate makeup. She looked utterly pitiful now.
"Ah... Perhaps, to him, seeing you escape safely was his greatest wish."
"What a shame about Lin Feng. Even aboard the Astral Express, he would have been the warrior most suited to the Path of Trailblaze!"
With a long sigh, Dan Heng narrowed his eyes slightly as he watched Lin Feng being swallowed by the Voidrangers. His gaze was filled with respect.
Even with Lin Feng's exceptional skill, he probably couldn't survive that many Voidranger monsters...
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