Rumble!
The death energy, like a surging crimson torrent, swept across the earth, crashing into an energy shield and unleashing endless sparks and arcs of electricity.
Francisco's Mechanical Catastrophe Dominion spread his arms to maintain the shield, struggling against the surging death energy. The patterns on his mechanical body lit up with a brilliant Psionic Energy light, and the thrusters on his back were already at full power, spewing out six eerie blue tail flames tens of meters long, but he could not stop his retreat and was pushed back by the death energy.
Turning his head, he saw the Red Devil Tolain and the Desolate Beast Motes hiding behind his shield, occasionally popping out to unleash ranged External Wave or offensive spells, and then quickly retreating back, which infuriated Francisco the Mechanical Catastrophe.
Despite being a melee fighter, he's acting like a coward, hiding behind me and talking nonsense.
What, are you two using me as cover?
"Stop messing around, get them!"
Francisco was furious.
The battle has been going on for a while now, and the situation on several battlefields has changed. Black Star and Kasuyi are still "fiercely fighting," and more and more mechanical troops are "breaking through" Kasuyi's defenses to come and support Hila.
With Hila's reinforcements increasing, she was able to unleash her full offensive power, causing Tolain and Motes to become increasingly hesitant. Initially, the three-on-one attack held the upper hand, but now the tide had turned, and the situation was gradually showing signs of leveling. The main factor was the mechanical troops that had slipped through Kasuyi's fingers. Boosted by Black Star's Mechanical Force, their combat strength was considerable and could not be ignored; they perfectly fulfilled their roles as excellent teammates and battlefield disruptors.
The fleet battlefield in outer space was also not looking good. The mechanical forces controlled by Francisco were being subjected to Han Xiao's virtual invasion. Every now and then, mechanical soldier squads would betray him and turn on their own people, causing part of the fleet to break free from the restraints and provide long-range artillery support to Hila, thus diverting the attention of the three members of the Mechanical Catastrophe.
He had to deal damage, tank damage, contain the fleet, and even keep his eyes peeled in the virtual realm to prevent Black Star from tearing them apart... He was playing both the father and the mother role, Francisco the Mechanical Catastrophe felt utterly exhausted.
--This is so hard for me, I can't even have peace while I'm in jail!
Only Sagman could offer him some comfort. At this time, Sagman and Taylor were in a very good position and were almost finished dismantling all the stargates.
"Once they finish their mission, they can come and help. Then we can break the deadlock, gain an absolute advantage, and crush Hila to death!" Francisco thought to himself.
He knew that the Arcane Church had secretly provided Taylor with a special trump card that could control Hila. According to the plan, they would use it once the five of them had reunited, to deliver a fatal blow to Hila.
This trump card consists of several magic scrolls, all one-time consumable items, containing extremely powerful forbidden spells exclusive to Arcane, fused with the power of Divine Spell.
The most powerful of these is called [Forbidden Spell: Embrace of the Weeping Nun]. This forbidden spell requires multiple people to use in coordination and takes a lot of time to set up. However, it can be cast instantly once it is stored in a magic scroll.
Because the Arcane Church once enjoyed a golden age of magic, many forbidden spell scrolls with Beyond Grade A power have been passed down. The forbidden spell stored in this scroll was set up by four Beyond Grade A mages working together, one of whom was even a Peak Beyond Grade A mage, resulting in the scroll's spell power being extremely astonishing.
Only Taylor, Sagman, and Francisco knew about these scrolls; the other teammates were unaware, including Kasuyi. The Arcane Church knew Kasuyi's nature. He was already quite unwilling to be ganged up on by a group of people bullying a freshman Beyond Grade A. If he were to find out in advance that the Arcane planned to use such a one-time devastating weapon, it might cause complications. Therefore, the Arcane did not tell him proactively, and their only requirement for Kasuyi was to hold off Black Star.
As for why only Taylor, Sagman, and Francisco were told, it was precisely because these three were the most trustworthy and the most shameless, making them perfect for cooperation. In any case, as long as the scroll was played, the other teammates would also focus fire on it.
On the other side, Red Snake 1 had transformed into its battle form, Hila face covered. Hela moved nimbly across the battlefield, unleashing death energy while secretly growing anxious.
She understood the situation. Although she could hold off the three members of the Mechanical Catastrophe trio for a while with the help of the mechanical troops, she knew that this stalemate would soon be broken. Once Sagman and Taylor joined the battle, she would definitely not be able to hold on.
--If we don't do something, it's a slow death.
Although Han Xiao had just sent her a message saying that his main body was on its way on horseback, Hila's personality meant that in times of crisis, she wouldn't completely rely on others, but would try her best to save herself.
"Reinforcements haven't arrived, our retreat is cut off, and two other powerful enemies could join the fray at any moment. To survive, I must withstand the attack of five people. Even with the support of mechanical troops and a fleet, it's still a desperate situation. I mainly have to rely on myself. What trump cards do I have left to use..." Hila kept herself calm and quickly thought of how to break the deadlock.
One idea after another arose, only to be rejected by her. Soon, only one solution remained in her mind.
"We can only try our best..."
Hila gritted her teeth.
A thick beam of light pierced through the last outpost stargate, scattering shattered parts everywhere. The energy shockwave from the explosion caused the shields of the surrounding defense fleet to flicker and spark up bursts of plasma arcs.
"Stargate Station is destroyed, let's go!"
Sagman, not wanting to linger in the fight, suddenly Photon, transforming into a hazy, pale golden light that enveloped Taylor. Then, he accelerated abruptly, transforming into a streak of light that broke away from the Stargate battlefield, trailing a pale golden tail with a particle-like texture, heading straight for Hila in the distance.
Knowing in advance that activating the spatial stabilization device would affect summoning magic, Taylor had prepared in advance, having already prepared a large number of summoning scrolls. When the teleportation appeared, he frantically tore them open, creating a considerable number of summoned beast troops. He himself temporarily transformed his playstyle, switching from summoning to turret-based tactics to adapt to the environment.
He is skilled in summoning magic, but the fact that he doesn't have a book doesn't mean he doesn't study other schools of magic; he's just not as proficient in them.
A Beyond Grade A powerhouse usually has many backup tactical styles, especially mages who are known for their versatility. No matter what fighting style they usually prefer, they can turn into a magic turret when needed... Regardless of how powerful the firepower is, as long as they can fire, that's all that matters.
Despite the sea being opened by Kasuyi, a small number of mechanical soldiers managed to slip through and attempt to stop the two.
However, the light-transformed Sagman was extremely agile, weaving and twisting around, avoiding direct confrontation with the mechanical troops. He displayed the prowess of a seasoned driver. It was only because the Taylor he was carrying was Beyond Grade A; if it were an ordinary person, they would probably have vomited their bile.
Sagman's ability is related to light energy. He can turn corners very quickly, making a large circle to shake off the mechanical troops that came to intercept him, and enters the battlefield where Hila is located, hovering in mid-air above the planet.
"You're finally here! Let's get started!"
Francisco, the Mechanical Catastrophe, had had enough of his orphaned teammates and was now as excited as if he had seen family.
Sagman and Taylor exchanged a glance, both understanding the meaning in each other's eyes.
--Create an opportunity, using the forbidden scroll!
Without saying a word, the two joined the battle.
Light energy shocks and attack spells were unleashed like they were free, showcasing their explosive nature.
Rumble rumble rumble!!
Explosions erupted in mid-air, and mechanical warriors were shot down one after another. Hila was immediately in Danger at Every Turn and had to stop all offensive operations and focus on defense.
After the two joined the team, their combat power completely overwhelmed Hela. It was like a seesaw. With the help of the fleet and mechanical troops, Hila finally managed to pull the board that was tilting to the other side back to the middle. But then two 300-pound babies came from the other side, sat on their big butts, and directly lifted Hila off the other side.
Meanwhile, in the outer space battlefield, Han Xiao's Dominion glanced at Hila's predicament and said in the chat window dedicated to Kasuyi, "Hila can't withstand five people attacking at once. Don't block me, let me pass."
Kasuyi: "How do you want to act?"
"Give me a hard blow, send my Dominion clone and a portion of the mechanical army over there."
"The Arcane told me to hold you off. I can't possibly send you back. Besides, if you join that battlefield, I'll have to follow you, which will force me to deal with Hila, making her even more dangerous." Kasuyi shook his head slightly.
He was just putting on an act; he didn't intend to offend the Arcane. Although he had already released enough water to form an ocean, Kasuyi couldn't do it openly, otherwise he wouldn't be able to explain himself.
"How about... you use an area-of-effect attack in a critical moment to interrupt your teammate's offensive, and then just say it was accidental damage?"
"I can control my telekinesis at will, so there's no possibility of accidental injury."
"Then... let me just destroy your clone, that would be the easiest way."
"No, putting aside whether your Dominion clone is capable of defeating mine, I need to stay here to prevent any unforeseen events. That old guy from the Mechanic Emperor said that Glory is going to make a move, so I have to pretend to fight them for Hila and distract some of them."
Han Xiao was immediately speechless.
What is the self-cultivation of an actor? This is it!
They are so dedicated, it's truly Arcane!
"This won't work, that won't work, what should we do?"
"Glory could appear at any moment, and then I can turn around and attack Glory, and her situation won't be so dangerous... If Hila can hold on for now, it's best to wait and see what happens," Kasuyi said.
"I need to think about it..." Han Xiao pondered.
The two actors were secretly going over the script when suddenly, something unexpected happened!
Brush!
Under the onslaught of the five, Hila revealed a slight opening. Seizing the opportunity, the Mechanical Catastrophe Francisco clapped his hands together, releasing an extremely intense plasma electromagnetic field that passed through the gap created by the death energy and struck Hila.
Sizzle!
The electric arc crackled and leaped wildly, Hila's body stiffened, and her movements became even more vulnerable.
Sagman and Francisco pressed their advantage, unleashing even more powerful control skills to bind Hila.
"That's strange, ever since we joined the tour, she seems a bit distracted..."
A doubt flashed through Sagman's mind, but before he could consider it carefully, he shouted at Taylor in the group chat:
"Use a scroll!"
"It's all ready!"
Without a word, Taylor tore open a black scroll with white patterns, and the scroll suddenly shone brightly!
Splash!
Like a cage that had been locked for thousands of years being opened, countless pale magical runes, like raging dragons freed from their confinement, roared out of the scroll and struck Hila.
The next moment, the surface of the armor of the first Red Snake was covered with strange pale runes. The overall outline resembled the shape of a seductive woman, which was attached to Hila's body in the form of rune patterns. The female pattern slowly opened her arms and made an embracing gesture.
Buzz!
A strange force suddenly descended, Hila found that her ability to move was sealed off. Her body was frozen in mid-air, and the surging power quickly subsided, leaving her unable to move.
[Forbidden Spell: Embrace of the Weeping Nun]!
"Focus fire!"
With limited time to control the situation, Sagman dared not delay. He shouted in the group chat and unleashed all his attack methods, bombarding Hila with them all at once.
Tolain and Motes reacted immediately. Although they didn't know what had happened, they wouldn't let such a good opportunity to attack slip by, and they both unleashed their strongest attacks.
Rumble!!!
Hila's figure was instantly engulfed in a dazzling barrage of energy.
It appears dazzling and magnificent, but its power is terrifying!
Kasuyi's clone suddenly turned around.
"A forbidden spell scroll?!"
The Arcane being had a trick up its sleeve that it hadn't told me?!
Seeing this, he decided not to discuss it further. His telekinetic power surged forth, grabbing all the mechanical troops, including Han Xiao's Dominion clone, and throwing them directly towards the battlefield where Hila was, providing acceleration.
"Wow, that's really decisive."
Flying in mid-air, Han Xiao used the thrust of Kasuyi to accelerate towards Hila's location, but he wasn't in a hurry.
Kasuyi was unaware of Hila's situation and thought Hila was in danger, but Han Xiao knew that Hila had the ability to recover from death once. This concentrated attack seemed fierce, but it couldn't kill Hila; it could only force her to use her resurrection ability.
"However, this means I might have to use a backup plan." Han Xiao frowned slightly.
If Hila's instant-death recovery ability hadn't been triggered, then taking a bit more risk later on would have been worthwhile. But now, Han Xiao felt he probably had to change his plans.
However, before he could even reach the battlefield, a surge of rich life energy erupted at Hila's location!
Ugh--
Golden life energy shot into the sky like a fountain!
The vibrant atmosphere caused everyone to pause in surprise.
The five members of the Sagman, who were bombarding Hela, were astonished to find that although they were constantly inflicting heavy damage on Hila, those shocking injuries were healing in the blink of an eye!
The forbidden spell ended, Hila broke free of her restraints and escaped. The Crimson First Generation was battered and bruised, revealing large patches of skin covered in bloody wounds.
However, the life energy nourished her body, and the open wound closed in the blink of an eye before everyone's eyes, leaving no scar and restoring her smooth, white skin.
Sagman and the others stared wide-eyed, utterly shocked.
How is that possible?!
Such incredible resilience...
How could she possess such power?
And why does it look so familiar...?
The next moment, everyone suddenly turned their heads and looked at Han Xiao's Dominion clone, who was suspended in mid-air, with astonishment on their faces.
This... isn't that Black Star's ability?!
Why does Hila also have it?
If we were to pinpoint any similarities between the two...
--Could this be a traditional skill of the people of Planet Aquamarine?!
At that moment, Kasuyi's voice echoed softly.
"Black Star, are you people from Planet Aquamarine... all invincible?"
"Really, no, we don't have that kind of talent..." Han Xiao gave an awkward smile.
If it were the main body instead of the Dominion's clone at this moment, he would probably gasp in shock.
Hila established a seamless life link with Aurora during the battle; otherwise, how could she have unleashed such life energy?
You actually mastered a new skill on the eve of battle? Miss, are you perhaps destined to be a main character?
That doesn't make sense; you're clearly a villain.
Han Xiao clicked his tongue in amazement. For Hila, activating the life link with Aurora was like opening up her Ren and Du meridians, instantly sending her soaring into the sky!
Her own combat power did not increase, but she always had a super healer by her side. As long as Aurora's stamina was not exhausted, Hila possessed terrifying recovery power, endurance, and stamina!
Han Xiao's heart clenched; he almost wanted to call the police.
--I thought I was weird enough, but I never expected you to be so overpowered!
If Aurora Hila a "accessory" in her past life... I can't even imagine what the outcome would have been.
It's a pity that Hila's cheat codes from her previous life never arrived before they were ruined by the Germinal Leader.
"Again!"
Hila was brimming with energy and fighting spirit.
Now, Aurora can fight alongside her in this way, helping her escape a life-or-death crisis. As the saying goes, sisters united can move mountains, Hila's mindset is different now; she doesn't refuse Aurora's help with her abilities.
Beyond Grade A recovery requires more life energy, but Aurora has now entered the Calamity Grade, with abundant stamina, enough to serve as Hila's support, allowing her to be carefree.
Hearing Hila's shouts, the five members of the Sagman were hesitant and unsure whether they should continue their attack.
Han Xiao stopped in mid-air and did not approach any further, while Kasuyi watched from a distance.
Everyone stopped what they were doing, staring at each other blankly, creating an awkward atmosphere.
However, at that moment, everyone present suddenly felt a strange fluctuation and turned to look.
Buzz!
Not far from the stronghold, a fleet of the Federation of Light broke through the limitations of the space stabilization device, solidifying from nothingness and suddenly appearing on the battlefield.
At the front of the fleet, six Beyond Grade A ships lined up in a row, their imposing presence overwhelming, all staring at the crowd present. Their gazes clashed and shot towards each other in mid-air.
"They're here." Kasuyi looked up into the distance and spoke softly.
Upon witnessing such a spectacular entrance, Han Xiao couldn't help but silently provide a voiceover for the other party in his mind:
--Federation of Light, reporting for duty!