The two Calamity Grade superhumans were recklessly radiating their energy fluctuations. Han Xiao felt a sharp pain between his brows, his intuition screaming warnings and a strong sense of danger. In the energy detection field of his mecha helmet, every cell in Anur and Ashes's bodies was erupting with energy arcs, like solar prominences, constantly providing enormous amounts of energy. Like countless high-energy reactors, they were drawing strength from their cells as fuel to power their superhuman abilities.
The energy response of the Grade A superhumans far surpassed that of all the Grade B present. The images formed by the two on the energy level spectrometer were like the difference between a blazing bonfire and a lighter flame. Only Nagokin could rival the two, and Han Xiao's own energy response was far inferior to that of the three Calamity Grade —this was the difference in energy levels.
The collapse of the building left the street in a mess. The shockwave swept over everyone. Han Xiao breathed slowly, trying his best to calm himself down, his mind racing.
"The situation is extremely dire. DarkStar has mobilized its entire force. If the two Calamity Grade decide to join forces to eliminate us first, although we might successfully buy time for Owenn, many people will die here. While I can escape unscathed, Melos and Sylvia will be in great danger and could very well die at the hands of the Ashes. The losses would be too great. Owenn is already on the run. DarkStar's main objective is to eliminate the traitor. Seeing that the traitor is not here, there is a greater than 50% chance that they will split their forces to Pursuit... Owenn hasn't gone too far. The enemy can see that their target is close at hand, which should make them more inclined to split their forces to Pursuit... Therefore, we need to make the enemy think that we are afraid of them Pursuit Owenn..."
As expected, Anur glanced around and, finding no traitor, felt a pang of sadness. Using the height to peer into the distance, he spotted a flying vehicle frantically fleeing, appearing and disappearing between the gaps in the buildings, constantly moving away from the group. The pilot on board was none other than Owenn.
"I see them!"
Anur's bony tubes spewed out shrill gusts of air as he prepared to accelerate and Pursuit, when Han Xiao shouted loudly enough for everyone to hear, "Stop them!"
Bang!
Nagokin a big leap, crashing into Anur halfway through. The wind pressure shield was almost shattered by the impact, and the two of them were thrown out together in mid-air, like a shooting arrow, leaving a long trail of airflow as they crashed through the four buildings.
Anur was immediately entangled.
On the ground, the mercenary forces and the DarkStar forces clashed violently, flashes of light and explosions erupted, and the battle suddenly began!
Buzz--
A surge of electricity coursed through Han Xiao's body, and the mechanical beast force charged out fiercely. Black Panther, Ranger, and Spider types darted across the chaotic battlefield, assisting other mercenaries in combat. A formation of 178 turrets unfolded, weaving a dense web of lasers, and three unmanned Flying Serpent Mecha controlled by Phillip joined the battle.
In an instant, Han Xiao's small robot army unleashed its full firepower!
He looked up at the Ashes, took out a compressed ball, and suddenly activated it.
Kara-la--
Countless thick gray alloy plates unfolded and were magnetically attracted to various parts of the Void Dragon Mechanical Suit, causing Han Xiao's size to rapidly increase, transforming him into a medium-sized armored figure five or six meters tall. The armor was extremely thick, and even the fragile joints were covered with rounded heavy armor, making him look like a heavy infantryman. He exuded an aura of strength that seemed capable of shaking mountains and moving rivers. The Halo Array and the Sonic Attack Sphere suspended the medium-sized armor behind him, forming two rings, one large and one small.
Attack Mode - Second Enhanced Version!
After acquiring High-End Knowledge, Han Xiao enhanced the energy of the exoskeleton armor, greatly increasing its power and strength. His size also increased, with his body positioned in the center of the armor. He controlled this medium-sized exoskeleton armor through a motion-sensing connection.
The thrusters on his back, calves, and feet operated simultaneously, propelling the assault armor into the sky. Han Xiao threw out both fists, his Iron Fist carrying a fierce wind pressure.
"It's you again." Ashes's wounds were still throbbing, and he looked furious. A large cloud of black clouds transformed into a diamond shield.
Thump!!
The steel fists Heavy Strike the diamond shield, the vibrators on their wrists amplifying the impact into shockwaves that rapidly transmitted to the diamond. The next moment, the Ashes shield cracked and shattered, turning back into particles.
Ashes's eyes were icy cold as he prepared to unleash a full-force attack. Just then, Anur was locked in combat with Nagokin, shouted, "They're trying to stop us from Pursuit the traitor! The traitor is our target! I'll hold them off. Don't get bogged down, hurry and get on them!"
Upon hearing this, Ashes's expression changed, and he glared fiercely at Han Xiao.
"You're lucky. I don't have time to play with you. Get out of my way!"
With the mission at his disposal, Ashes suppressed his murderous intent. Black Cloud transformed into a giant serpent, carrying him as he rampaged away from the battlefield, chasing after Owenn, who was fleeing in the distance. Buildings blocking his path collapsed one after another.
The roar continued, billowing smoke and dust filled the air, and the tremors came one after another.
The aftershocks of the battle had spread, and the damaged area was expanding rapidly. Pedestrians and onlookers hurriedly moved away. With frequent incidents of destruction recently, the security forces were on high alert and ready to respond at all times. At this moment, more than two hundred security force aircraft appeared, but they were right in the path of the Ashes's advance and could not avoid it. They were all swallowed by the black cloud and turned into piles of scrap metal in a few seconds. The security personnel inside were all crushed to death, like meatballs filled with flesh and blood wrapped in steel.
More than two hundred security force combat aircraft were instantly wiped out!
Han Xiao pretended he couldn't intercept them, symbolically firing a dozen or so small missiles towards Ashes before giving up. Watching Ashes's rapidly receding figure, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Separating the two Calamity Grade from DarkStar would greatly reduce their risk, leaving Owenn to rely solely on himself.
A quick glance at the ground revealed that the entire neighborhood was now a ruin. The terrain was complex, with mercenaries and DarkStar warriors locked in fierce combat, creating numerous small battlefields. In the sky, Anur and Nagokin were locked in a fierce battle, crashing through buildings one after another, the circular shockwaves from their collisions marking their movements.
Han Xiao's eyes lit up.
"Ashes went after them, but Anur, who excels in speed, was tied down. The situation isn't too bad yet; at least Owenn's side won't be caught so quickly. Anur might be able to break free, but the other DarkStar warriors can't escape like him. If he leaves, Nagokin can wipe out the entire group of DarkStar warriors, so he won't do that!"
"The only problem is that Anur is very strong and extremely difficult to deal with. He's almost invincible against us, and no one can keep up with his Spide." Han Xiao frowned, knowing that Nagokin needed his help.
With this in mind, Han Xiao drew his self-made standard-model heavy laser rifle and began firing as he moved toward Anur.
Rumble--
The sound of the buildings collapsing behind them was like the ringing of a death knell. Sweat beaded on Owenn's face as he accelerated the aircraft, reaching a speed of Mach 1.3, far exceeding the safety standards for personal transportation aircraft. The transparent shield protecting the pilot trembled incessantly, as if it were about to shatter at any moment.
Normal mobility pods are equipped with safety valves, limiting their speed to a maximum of 350 kilometers per hour. However, in the short preparation time before the DarkStar attack, Han Xiao used his mechanic skills to remove the safety valve from the mobility pod and replace it with a spare engine for the Ball Vehicle, allowing Owenn to escape in this modified vehicle.
"Ashes is just as fast as me, and he doesn't need to avoid buildings. At this rate, he'll catch up to me within fifteen minutes!" Owenn gritted his teeth. "Do you have any ideas?"
Aroshia didn't respond; her arm transformed into an energy shield to protect the aircraft. She didn't care about Owenn's life or death; she was only carrying out Han Xiao's orders.
Owenn continued, "Time is too tight. The teleportation mage you mentioned is in City Number Eight. At our current speed, we should be able to arrive in fifteen minutes, but the Ashes are almost catching up..."
Aroshia ignored him, lost in thought, her mind wandering.
In the distance, the Ashes relentlessly pursued.
Amidst the intricate network of skyscrapers, a black snake slithers about, chasing after an aircraft that constantly changes course.
The recent series of acts of sabotage have caught the attention of the Noriosse Financial Group. This battle is even more large-scale, and Noriosse's management was immediately informed and convened an emergency video conference.
"... Most of the troublemakers are from Goddora. Our system has verified the identity of one of the Grade A superhumans; he is Nagokin, a high-ranking official in the Goddora War Bureau. His opponent's origins are unknown, and he must have used a false identity when landing. But since he is Goddora's enemy, we suspect he is likely a member of DarkStar. In addition to both sides, we have also discovered Black Star's presence; he is also involved and siding with Goddora."
The group's top executives were having a major headache; these people were all formidable opponents.
"They are still fighting, and the area of destruction continues to expand. We must stop them. I propose implementing Emergency Plan Number Three: send the outer space escort fleet into the atmosphere to intervene in the conflict!"
"I object. If neither side compromises, the Grade A superhumans will attack the fleet, which will only increase our losses. I propose that the Protector be deployed to handle such incidents and let them help Goddora deal with the Grade A superhumans from DarkStar. We must not side with these terrorists. At the same time, I suggest activating the city area protective shield to minimize losses."
"I agree with most of the opinions, but there's one point that needs to be revised. Once the Protector arrive, they cannot intervene in the battle between the two sides. Instead, they should act as observers, controlling the extent of the damage. We, Noriosse, adhere to neutrality. Whether it's Goddora or DarkStar, favoring either side will only cause trouble. Let them fight it out themselves. The Protector can only intervene before any Grade A superhuman on either side is about to be killed. We must not allow any of the strong individuals from either of these factions to die on our territory. Oh, and we can't let Black Star die either. I don't want to see Ames throw Dragon Calm at us."
"We're unlucky that this group chose Noriosse as their battlefield; losses are inevitable. Let's not cause any more trouble. Let's just designate an area for them to fight in; we already insured this planet."
"I agree." "I second that."
The senior executives all nodded in agreement.
"Execute immediately."