A surge of spiritual energy flowed into the suspended purple crystal leaf, instantly causing it to gleam brightly. A beam of pale purple light shot out, heading towards Aurora, who was within the protective perimeter of the Three Universal Civilizations' fleets.
Seeing this, the closest mechanical troops broke free from the Anchor Tree King's entanglement and jointly erected Psionic Energy shield to block the pale purple beam.
However, at the very moment of contact, the pale purple beam showed no sign of being obstructed, its speed remained unchanged, and it effortlessly pierced through the Psionic Energy shield as if the shield did not exist. The mechanical warriors that tried to block its path were also pierced through, but their bodies remained undamaged, as if this beam did not exist in the material world and could ignore all defenses.
"Hmm? Stop this attack." Han Xiao had been paying close attention to the Heart Tree King's movements. Although he didn't know what methods the Heart Tree King had used, he wanted to stop it. He slashed open the Anchor Tree King's body with his sword and immediately called his teammates who were fighting fiercely in various parts of the battlefield through the communication channel.
Upon hearing Han Xiao's command, some of the nearby Beyond Grade A fighters, barely able to concentrate on the battle, unleashed a flurry of magic, supernatural abilities, and telekinesis in an attempt to disperse the pale purple beam of light, but all of them were pierced through.
Everyone was taken aback by what they saw.
"What kind of ability is this?"
"It can't be blocked? It's somewhat like the properties of the Scepter of All Gods!"
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the beam of light pierced through the Beyond Grade A combat zone, entered the protective perimeter of the Three Universal Civilizations' fleets, passed through one warship after another that came to block its way, and no matter how the warship where Aurora was located changed positions, the beam of light always tracked it, and soon penetrated into the spaceship where Aurora was located.
A pale purple beam of light pierced through the shield and outer armor, shooting into the command room and heading straight for Aurora inside. The Stand user Sorokin, appeared instantly, his condensed psychic energy clashing with the beam, but it had no effect. Even his physical body was pierced through, yet he was unharmed.
Just as it was about to hit Aurora, but was only a few meters away, the pale purple beam seemed to hit some invisible barrier, suddenly slid away, drew an arc, and disappeared in a flash before flying out of the warship.
Seeing this, Aurora had been on edge, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"It seems the Space-Time Amber is still useful..."
What stood in front of her was a Space-Time Amber sphere. Han Xiao had provided her with a batch for self-defense, and so far nothing was known to be able to pass through the Space-Time Amber sphere.
However, the pale purple beam did not dissipate. After flying out of the warship, it circled around again, readjusted its position, and shot towards Aurora, keeping its target locked.
Upon seeing this scene from afar, the Heart Tree King's expression changed slightly, seemingly quite surprised.
"There's actually a way to block it? Could it be the special substance that severs the connection between the Mother Tree and the individual?"
Without hesitation, the Heart Tree King immediately reached out and grasped the purple crystal leaf. The emerald green power of the World Tree circulated, instantly activating new power.
Click!
Cracks appeared on the surface of the purple crystalline leaves, and as they broke, they released even more power, radiating a halo of light.
The pale purple beam of light that was continuing to pursue Aurora seemed to be affected, suddenly exploding and disappearing.
Sorokin initially thought the guy had given up the attack, but then he heard a thud beside him and turned to see Aurora suddenly fall straight to the ground.
What's wrong with you?
Sorokin was startled and quickly moved closer to Aurora. He saw that Aurora's eyes were lifeless, staring blankly ahead, her eyes unmoving, as if she had lost all awareness of the outside world.
He quickly used his telekinesis to probe Aurora's brain and found that Aurora's consciousness had been sealed off, encased in a thick purple crystal. Within the crystal, streams of green energy flowed, and his telekinesis could not penetrate it.
"What happened? My soul link with Aurora has been broken!" Hila's voice rang out in the channel; she was the first to notice the anomaly, and her tone was urgent.
"Aurora has lost consciousness. Some kind of energy has sealed her mind; I don't know what kind of mental ability it is... This is bad; I can't undo it in a short time."
Sorokin told the truth, frowning as he attacked the purple crystal with his telekinesis. However, the purple crystal in Aurora's brain was extremely tough, and his telekinesis could only leave shallow marks on it, which were quickly repaired by the purple crystal itself.
Wow!
Just as he finished speaking, Han Xiao used his Sovereign to escape the battlefield and instantly appeared beside Aurora. Without saying a word, he stabbed Aurora, sent out battle information, and immediately checked Aurora's condition.
All of Aurora's abilities turned frozen gray, and a new "Special Status" appeared in her attribute bar.
[[Illusion · Heart's Lock]: Seals off an individual's thoughts and consciousness, putting them into a vegetative state. The sufferer will be trapped in an endless virtual illusion composed of their own desires, ambitions, aspirations, imaginations, fears, dreams, and pursuits. If the sufferer treats the illusion as reality, they will continuously provide energy to the seal, preventing the seal's strength from weakening over time and instead gradually increasing it. At the same time, the weaker the sufferer, the more difficult it is to see through the illusion. -- Duration: Unknown]
"A mental seal that even Sorokin couldn't break... it must be the properties of Universal Treasure at work."
Han Xiao's mind flashed back to the purple crystal leaf that the Heart Tree King had taken out, and his expression tightened slightly. He had no information about this item in his previous life.
The outburst just now ignored distance and attack path, turning into a direct attack within range, just like a mental shockwave that directly affects an individual. As long as Aurora is not completely wrapped in the Space-Time Amber, there will always be a hole to enter and she will be attacked.
This move would be equally threatening if used on others, but the Heart Tree King only used it on one person, and the purple crystal leaves were damaged afterward, suggesting there might be some limitations.
"This is bad, Aurora's energy level is still too low..." Han Xiao's gaze sharpened.
Aurora's abilities are unique, but her own level is limited. The sealing effect imposed by the Heart Tree King is naturally significant, and the chances of her seeing through the illusion are too low. If her strength could reach the Peak Beyond Grade A, the seal would definitely not be as solid as it is now.
"Anyone with mental abilities, come and try to break the seal."
Han Xiao immediately gave the order; there was no time to stay there any longer. He quickly activated the Sovereign's repeated jumping function and returned to the original position.
After only a short absence, the Mechanical Deity, having lost its core support, was torn to pieces by the Anchor Tree King. It had to use Mechanical Force to reconnect the remaining fragments, reassemble itself, and continue its clanging and clashing battle with the Anchor Tree King, arcs of electricity shooting out.
Upon learning that the wet nurse had collapsed, the numerous Beyond Grade A were immediately alarmed and tried to shake off their opponents to check on Aurora's condition. However, the World Tree powerhouses, having also received instructions from the Heart Tree King, were greatly encouraged and focused all their efforts on entangling the Beyond Grade A, preventing them from leaving.
"Ha! Your healing-type ability user has been defeated by Lord Tree King. Let's see how you recover now!"
"You say you're not afraid to die? Come on, keep fighting!"
"Without confidence, would you still dare to trade injuries for injuries?"
Within the Psychic Network, many powerful beings of the World Tree were excited, and their cynical smiles were constant.
The scene of the last battle was still vivid in their minds. This group of enemies relied on the healers behind them to keep trading blows with them. Even if they were seriously injured time and time again, as long as they were healed, they would be full of energy again. They made it very difficult for them to fight. In the end, they had no choice but to use the self-destruct tactic, but it only took a few people with them.
The memory of their humiliating defeat last time still infuriated many World Tree powerhouses. But now, the Heart Tree King had used his methods to shatter their confidence, and the World Tree Beyond Grade A warriors were energized, feeling that their hard work had finally paid off and they could finally unleash their usual strengths...
When it comes to risking their lives for others, they've never been afraid of anyone!
Anchor Tree King spun around, deflecting Han Xiao's attack with his sword. Hearing the commotion in the Psychic Network, he couldn't help but send a mental message to Heart Tree King, asking in a deep voice:
"Are you sure this will permanently seal away the enemy's healing-type ability users?"
"I didn't say forever. As long as enough psychic beings spend a lot of time wearing down the seal, it will be broken sooner or later... However, as long as restorative ability users can't play a role in this battle, my goal will be achieved."
The Heart Tree King absorbed the split purple crystal leaf into its body, secretly relieved, and slowly said:
"Without the healing-type ability user, battle losses have returned to normal. As long as we outmaneuver enough of the enemy's high-level combatants in this battle and inflict substantial damage, even if that ability user awakens afterward, it will be of no use."
In his view, even sealing a healing-type ability user in a single battle would be enough to achieve a successful exchange. As long as enough high-level enemy forces were eliminated in one go, the World Tree's snowballing advantage could be fully utilized.
With the plan largely successful, the Heart Tree King relaxed and rejoined the battle, cooperating with the Anchor Tree King to roam and besiege Han Xiao. For a time, the three were locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle.
Before long, some Beyond Grade A ships, with the help of their teammates, finally managed to shake off their opponents, return to the fleet, and come to Aurora's side. However, after checking on them, they all felt a sinking feeling in their hearts.
"The situation is bad. This mind seal is too strong and is protected by a special force. Even if all of us work together, it won't be able to break it in a short time," Kasuyi's voice rang out in the channel.
"You can't do it either?" the Sun Hunter in surprise.
Kasuyi shook his head. "Although I possess Infinite strength, the intensity of my psychic power has its limits. Just like water constantly eroding rocks, it takes time."
Upon hearing Kasuyi's words, many association members felt a chill run down their spines, realizing something was amiss.
The next moment, an association member immediately offered a suggestion in the channel:
"Black Star, should we retreat first and fight them again after we break Aurora's seal?"
"Do you think the World Tree will just watch us retreat? Besides, even if we do retreat, the Tree King's aura will continue to be effective, and our frontline defenses will most likely collapse. By the time we unseal Aurora and try to fight them again, it's hard to say whether they'll even give us a chance. By then, it'll be too late."
Before Han Xiao could speak, Oulu preemptively spoke.
Many of their loyal followers disregarded their own lives and continued to fight their opponents. Seeing this, many association members who had considered retreating could not escape and had no choice but to grit their teeth and continue fighting.
However, without the protection of the healer, many association members, considering their own safety, dared not fight as desperately as before. They were restrained and their combat power was far less than in the first encounter. Instead, they were subtly suppressed by the fearless World Tree powerhouse. Fortunately, this time they had the advantage in numbers, and a group of Revived held the line. Otherwise, their casualties might have exceeded those of the enemy.
Numerous Beyond Grade A warriors, each with their own agendas, engaged in a fierce and tumultuous battle. This time, the fighting was far more bloody, with frequent sacrifices of Beyond Grade A powerhouses on both sides, and the casualties continued to escalate.
"Heh, without that healing ability user, you've all shown your true colors. The casualties are mounting. How long can you hold out?"
As Han Xiao dealt with the combined attacks of the Anchor Tree King and the Heart Tree King, a mocking mental message from them echoed in his mind.
Boom!
An energy explosion erupted, and a dark blue compressed energy cannon blasted the Anchor Tree King. Han Xiao took the opportunity to glance at the losses of the Beyond Grade A, his mood remaining calm and unconcerned, completely ignoring the other party's taunts.
Turning back, Han Xiao was once again entangled in battle with the Anchor Tree King, who had charged forward again. Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his brain as the Heart Tree King unleashed several more mental shockwaves.
Shaking his head, Han Xiao felt a bit tricky.
"One Tree King is troublesome enough, but two of them together are even more difficult to deal with... When surrounded by these two, although I can withstand their attacks, it's hard to inflict much effective damage on them... I need someone to share the burden so I can deal with one of them alone..."
The thought flashed through his mind, Han Xiao gritted his teeth slightly, his gaze constantly glancing towards the Heart Tree King.
His goal wasn't to engage in a stalemate with the two. If he could capture a Tree King here, that would be ideal; at the very least, he had to kill one and force it into a dormant state. It would be a huge loss if the Tree King escaped unscathed.
He was stuck like this, while the two Tree King were looking out for each other. If they wanted to leave, he probably wouldn't be able to stop them.
Han Xiao's target is the Heart Tree King. After all, the Anchor Tree King in the arena is just an avatar of the Dominion, so there is no need to deal with him. However, someone must restrain him.
Although the Anchor Tree King was an unfamiliar figure, his strength, along with that of the Book of Illustrations, was worthy of his status as the Tree King, making him one of the best among the Peak Beyond Grade A cultivators.
The World Tree War in the previous life was a very late version, but now the war has been brought forward by many years. Han Xiao can only assume that the Anchor Tree King was the Mechanic Class Tree King of this period, and that it lost its position in the future, allowing the Emperor Tree King to take its place. As for the reason, it is unknown at this time.
Suppressing his distracting thoughts, Han Xiao glanced at the battle situation and saw that most of his teammates were engaged in fierce fighting and unable to spare any attention. He couldn't help but switch communication channels and send a deployment order to one of the foreign aids.
At this moment, a sense of crisis struck. Han Xiao hurriedly opened the Great Emperor's Robe and saw that the Anchor Tree King had used some kind of skill. The double-headed battle blades swirled up vortex-like green energy and slammed into his body, exploding into streams of green Flowing Flame. The massive machine was sent flying a distance.
"Hmph, you dare to be distracted in front of me? I see you don't take me seriously at all." Anchor Tree King brandished his battle sword, his tone cold.
"What, you want the Great Heavenly Dragon?" Han Xiao clicked his tongue and casually replied with a joke the other party wouldn't understand.
"Hmph, I don't know what you're talking about. Anyway, with me keeping you occupied, you won't be able to help your other companions." Anchor Tree King raised his battle sword and pointed it at Han Xiao.
"Are you a pig? Squeak again!"
Han Xiao was not to be outdone; he discovered that the World Tree's powerful members liked to chat during fights.
"Outsider, they think you have a near-immortal body. I'll see if I can kill you today!"
Anchor Tree King its fully armored cannons, unleashing a dense barrage of beams of light. Then, it swung its battle blade, preparing to charge forward.
However, at that moment, a light from High-Dimensional Apocalypse Teleporter suddenly flashed behind Han Xiao, and a huge Mechanical Deity descended abruptly, a mixture of flesh and machine—it was Hyperion!
The war in the Interception Zone has been raging for a month. Hyperion had been on standby for a long time, and upon receiving Han Xiao's message, he immediately took a teleporter and descended directly from the Shattered World to this location. During the stalemate before the outbreak of this war, he had already completed his weapon loading and was now fully armed and at his peak condition!
"World Tree! Our war is not over yet!!"
Hyperion's furious roar echoed across the wide-area channel. Countless thrusters activated simultaneously, and dense tail flames propelled Hyperion to accelerate continuously. The giant blade in its hand, wreathed in Psionic Energy, slashed head-on at the Anchor Tree King.
Clang!
Hyperion's strike landed on the Anchor Tree King's parrying stance, sending a shockwave sweeping outwards.
Another new force entered the arena, and many powerful figures from the World Tree turned their gazes toward it, all of them momentarily stunned.
"You... Hyperion? You're still alive?!" Anchor Tree King was taken aback.
Every powerful being from the World Tree present recognized Hyperion; they had fought him when he destroyed the Kama Republic Alliance and had a deep impression of this enemy.
The Heart Tree King was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized that he understood the truth.
"I see. So this civilization's initial information about our World Tree came from you!"