Boom! Multicolored light burst forth and spread outwards from the point of impact, resembling a supernova explosion.
The energy tsunami unleashed by over two hundred Beyond Grade A warriors instantly swallowed up vast swathes of the surrounding fleet. The explosively high-energy reaction alarmed countless warship radars on the battlefield, making it the most eye-catching area in the entire war zone in an instant.
Beams of light emanating from the Mechanical Deity's body bombarded a verdant meteor relentlessly, but they could not penetrate the protective aura of the shield, shattering into light fragments.
Enveloped in green flames, the Tranquil Tree King channeled its energy, raised its hand, and unleashed a punch. The fist, gleaming with dazzling light, struck the heavily descending Star Slaying Blade Blades. The point of impact instantly exploded with a powerful shockwave, producing a resounding clang that echoed deep within the soul of the living being.
"Outsider, it really is you." Tranquil Tree King raised his hand to block the Star Slaying Blade, releasing a cold and sharp mental wave.
Han Xiao didn't bother to guess what the other party was thinking. He unleashed his Mechanical Force, activated Getter Wave Fist, and kept the Star Slaying Blade in place. Psionic Energy spontaneously surged out along the Blades, and a powerful, dark blue slash wave sent the Tranquil Tree King flying.
But the next moment, the Tranquil Tree King stopped, spun around in an arc, and charged again, continuing to confront the Mechanical Deity's attack head-on.
The fists and feet moved with lightning speed, endlessly spewing forth emerald green External Wave that condensed to near-materiality, resembling a luminous spear thrust into the Psionic Energy shield of the Mechanical Deity. The Tranquil Tree King, blessed by the World Tree, possessed an indestructible protective aura, constantly exploding countless arcs of electricity and sparks of energy in the head-on collisions. Its fighting style exuded a powerful, forceful approach to suppression.
The Star Slaying Blade Blades unleashed a deep blue Psionic Energy that rippled like water. Each strike was faster than the last, and in the blink of an eye, it collided with the Tranquil Tree King thousands of times. The two figures constantly separated and merged at high speed, and the superposition of various force fields caused the surrounding space to bend and shift slightly.
"If it weren't for the fact that chat-based tactics aren't suitable, I would have definitely given you a couple of lines..."
Han Xiao pursed his lips, suppressing the urge to send a message with the name of the move.
While engaged in battle, he also kept a close watch on all sides, observing the situation from all angles.
On this kind of battlefield, there is no tacit understanding between armies that do not engage in combat with high-level forces. Countless warships from all sides did not stop their offensive on this side, and large numbers of troops were deployed to this war zone, their formations interlocking.
However, both fleets wanted to kill the enemy's high-level combatants while protecting their own strongmen, thus creating a tug-of-war between them and indirectly giving both sides' Beyond Grade A fighters room to maneuver.
For this reason, many mechanics, including Han Xiao, did not summon too many mechanical units. Otherwise, they would be too large a target and would have to endure concentrated fire from the surrounding fleets, resulting in a lot of additional losses and a reduction in troop strength. It would be a waste of resources to use them unnecessarily.
Wow!
As he was analyzing the situation, the Tranquil Tree King suddenly shone brightly, using martial arts techniques to increase his charging speed dramatically. He charged straight at the Mechanical Deity's torso, as if he had suddenly become indestructible. He crashed through the Psionic Energy shield, and the green meteor struck the Mechanical Deity's abdominal armor, creating a huge crater and cracking many areas.
Immediately afterwards, the Tranquil Tree King's head, positioned against the center of the depression, suddenly began to spin, as if it were about to transform into a drill to drill right through the Mechanical Deity; clearly, its head was made of extraordinary iron.
But at that very moment, large swaths of dark nanoparticles suddenly seeped from the dent in the Mechanical Deity's abdominal armor, rapidly condensing and deforming into countless mechanical tentacles. These tentacles lashed out at the Tranquil Tree King, their mechanical force transmitted through the bearings. As the force reached the tips, the tentacles suddenly tightened, transforming from whips into spears. A neat, series of thrusts pierced the Tranquil Tree King's protective aura, sending him flying.
Immediately afterwards, Han Xiao twisted the hilt of his sword, freeing one hand, and slapped the opponent like swatting a fly. The Tranquil Tree King tumbled and flew away, knocking over three or four Beyond Grade A enemies fighting along the way.
"You still want to crawl inside me? Dream on." Han Xiao patted the Mechanical Deity's abdomen, and the dent quickly healed.
Martial artists typically deal with mechanics by beheading the main body or the Dominion's clone; this is the most efficient and standard procedure. The Tranquil Tree King wanted to enter the Mechanical Deity's body and attack his main body.
Although he caused a ruckus in the World Tree territory last time and held out for about ten minutes amidst an attack by hundreds of Beyond Grade A, it wasn't enough for the World Tree's powerful members to fully accept his physical strength, and they would still attempt to ambush his main body.
After all, the Three Universal Civilizations accepted the title of "Undying Body" because they witnessed Han Xiao's achievements over the years, which had deeply impressed them. However, this information did not circulate within the World Tree. Han Xiao only demonstrated his physical prowess once in the enemy's territory, and ultimately retreated with serious injuries. Therefore, most of the World Tree's powerful beings still did not know enough about Han Xiao and would not easily give up the strategy of ambushing his main body.
"The combat power of Tree King- level being is indeed extraordinary; we won't be able to defeat him in a short time."
Han Xiao's mind raced.
The last encounter was rushed, and I didn't get to experience the full power of the Tree King. Now, seeing it, I realize that he is indeed not simple. Before Carrot fully takes shape, the Tree King is undoubtedly superior to all the martial artists I have ever encountered. Beast Ancestor Gortan and Star Crusher Seraon are all no match for him. If we were to fight, I probably wouldn't survive a day against the Tree King.
However, even though the Tranquil Tree King was a powerful man, his own strength still surpassed that of others.
At the same time, the Tranquil Tree King perfectly fits the standard of "Peak Beyond Grade A elderly person who is an enemy of the World Tree faction." On his stats panel, the four specializations [World Tree's Bane], [Civilization Leader Assassin], [Elderly Killer], and [Fearless Heart] all lit up simultaneously—he had them all...
"Take it one step at a time, and crush him." Han Xiao's eyes gleamed.
He has advantages in both combat strength and profession, but the Tranquil Tree King is no pushover either; it can still hold its own against him for a few moves, and he can't defeat it in a short time.
The two engaged in a fierce, tumbling battle, causing chaos and sparks of light to fly everywhere. Other Beyond Grade A fighters were also caught up in the melee.
The sheer amount of energy unleashed by so many Beyond Grade A individuals pushed aside those around them, causing their battlefields to gradually drift apart. Although most people didn't intend to engage in one-on-one combat, both sides wanted to defeat each other one by one, and since they could support each other, they naturally formed small groups to fight fiercely.
Bang!
The Mechanic Emperor Trident thrust forward, but was caught on the side blade by a broadsword. The Psionic Energy wrapped in Mechanical Force on both sides collided with each other, exploding into a spherical light blue shock energy ball.
The two Mechanical Deity fought back and forth, evenly matched, like two blurry afterimages constantly colliding, frequently bursting out shockwaves. One was silver, and the other was gold and red with green energy wrapped around it, the color scheme was extremely ridiculous.
"What a sharp guy..."
Manison slammed his halberd back at his opponent, and couldn't help but narrow his eyes.
He had already learned from Black Star that the World Tree possessed immense individual power, but it was only after actually fighting it that he personally experienced its formidable strength.
Although he had suffered a series of blows from Black Star and was no longer at his peak, he was still firmly in the top tier, and ordinary Peak Beyond Grade A opponents were no match for him. But now this enemy was fighting him to a standstill, and even made him feel considerable pressure. Even though Manison realized that his strength was slightly superior to his opponent's, it was not enough to give him an overwhelming advantage.
Moreover, this person was not among the hundreds of World Tree powerhouses provided by Han Xiao; he was a formidable enemy whose background was unknown.
Just as Manison was pondering this, the other party suddenly emitted a mental fluctuation that resonated in his mind.
"You're amazing. What's your name?"
Upon hearing this, Manison remained unmoved and offered no response.
There was no response, but the other party did not stop and continued to send mental messages:
"It's fine if you don't speak. I've set my sights on you. You're qualified to become my spoils. Lynn Karen, Executive Officer of World Tree Clover. Remember this name. Your life is destined to be mine."
"Too talkative."
Manison remained unfazed; such witty remarks had no effect on him.
After being influenced by Black Star, he is no longer afraid of chatbots.
However, he did remember the other party's name. According to Black Star, all ten executives were top-tier combatants of the World Tree, with the higher the ranking, the stronger they were. Third Leaf was in the first tier of World Tree powerhouses and was sure to have a place among the top fifteen.
"Looks like a big fish..."
Manison's eyes flashed, and he silently increased his efforts, launching wave after wave of attacks with increasing ferocity and murderous intent.
In a certain local battlefield, two torrents of energy, one black and one white, collided violently, splashing up endless fragments of light, like water droplets.
Dark Emperor Clottey, wielding surging dark energy, was locked in a fierce battle with a slender and frail member of the World Tree.
The other party was also a superhuman, wielding a dazzling white energy, like flowing platinum, with a texture as ethereal as gauze, like swirling mist, but its power was extremely corrosive.
"What kind of superpower is this? It's on par with mine."
Clottey frowned slightly.
A person's strength depends partly on their rank and partly on the effectiveness of their ability. If the ranks are similar, the person with the higher ability level has a stable advantage. For example, Gaud's Energy Manipulation is one of the highest-level abilities. If they reach the same energy level, Clottey would have virtually no chance of winning.
Clottey's Dark Energy Manipulation is already an extremely dangerous ability, but her opponent's ability is equally formidable.
Although his opponent did not hit his body, he found that his cells had become weak and his energy consumption was much higher than usual, as if his opponent had used energy as a medium to launch some kind of attack on him from a distance.
At this moment, the person suddenly sent a mental message, saying calmly:
"Your abilities are quite good. Offering you to the Mother Tree will surely make Mother Tree very happy."
"Does the World Tree also like to collect supernatural abilities?" Clottey's mind raced, and she tried to probe for information.
But the other person then fell silent and did not respond.
Clottey assumed his opponent didn't want to answer, so he gave up trying to find out and continued to fight silently.
After a while of fierce fighting, the other side suddenly spoke again:
"I am Anrein Saroo, the executive officer of World Tree Clover."
Clottey paused for a moment, thinking the other person was about to say something, and immediately perked up to wait.
However, after saying that, the opponent remained silent for a long time.
Clottey frowned, feeling completely bewildered... What was the meaning of this sudden self-introduction followed by nothing more, all so abruptly and incoherently?
After a while, Anrein spoke again:
"Once you embrace the World Tree, we can become colleagues."
After saying this, he fell silent again, no longer speaking, as if he were talking to himself and not expecting a reply.
Clottey's eyelid twitched.
-- Confirmed, he's an eccentric person who does things his own way.
On the other side, Hila, clad in the Red Snake Armor, was dealing with an attack from four people, unleashing a torrent of crimson death energy in a fierce battle.
Compared to other local battlefields, Hila's situation was significantly different. When she was besieged, no other Beyond Grade A reinforcements came to her aid, as if everyone was leaving her to face the combined attack of multiple enemies alone.
Bang!
A Pugilist Class World Tree expert traversed the ocean of death energy, caught Hila, and unleashed a barrage of blows. Just as she was about to break free, he delivered a powerful kick to her abdomen, sending her flying.
As Hila was being sent flying backward, another powerful being from the World Tree blocked her way, unleashing a barrage of spells that struck Hila's back, sending her flying in another direction and inflicting secondary damage.
Hila steadied herself, then suddenly Death Stealth to teleport to another location, gaining a brief respite.
She was covered in blood, looking like a hideous demon, severely injured and weak.
The closest enemy, Kasuyi, glanced in their direction, then quickly looked away, showing no intention of coming to their aid. In fact, he led his opponent further and further away.
Seeing this, one of the four attackers, Sacred Tree Envoy, spoke with a playful tone:
"You're almost beaten to death, and your companions still turn a blind eye; no one comes to your aid... I didn't expect you to still have the mind to fight amongst yourselves in the face of our invasion. Interesting."
Hila wiped the blood from his face, seemingly feeling no pain, his expression remaining indifferent.
"No one is helping me... that's because I don't need help."
As soon as she finished speaking, a golden light suddenly burst forth from her body, and all her injuries disappeared at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Hila straightened up, the chaotic energy fluctuations returned to their peak, refined death energy overflowed continuously, her expression was solemn, and her aura soared.
"It's nothing, that's all you're capable of. You're a thousand years too early to kill me!"