If the Great Sage, this disgusting blue-purple sphere, could not be stopped, it would continue to grow larger, eventually rendering the entire planet barren.
However, the seven Cataclysm-level powerhouses couldn't even get close to the sphere, let alone kill the Great Sage within.
Among those stopping them were countless members of controlled secret organizations. These individuals were fearless, and even with only severed limbs, they still blocked the path of the Sinners.
In addition to them, there were several powerful colossal beasts, the strongest among their respective species, all corrupted by the Great Sage.
While these colossal beasts were not the Sinners' match, they could not be defeated easily either.
Furthermore, Garcia, now fully under control, hid behind these colossal beasts, launching continuous attacks.
But in the end, these were all minor issues. What truly made the Sinners feel powerless was the enormous colossal beast with golden feathers.
Galen Tan, the Dragon of Annihilation!
This colossal dragon was incredibly powerful, far exceeding the specifications of ordinary monsters.
Its massive body could move at speeds comparable to Cataclysm-level powerhouses, and with just a flap of its wings, it could unleash a fatal feather dust that even Cataclysm-level powerhouses had to dodge.
Its most dangerous attribute was its golden lightning-like breath.
The Yao Beast Star Qilin, grazed by this attack, lost half its body, and was now recovering on the sidelines, only able to provide assistance by occasionally healing the battlefield.
The Sinners supported each other, unleashing a barrage of attacks, but they could only barely contend with Galen Tan. Coupled with Garcia and the other monsters, they were being pushed back.
The Great Sage, enveloped in blue-purple energy, glanced down with disdain.
These were the mighty Sinners, the arrogant Cataclysm-level powerhouses, who now seemed too fragile in his eyes.
Even though the Hunter Association had found a way to identify the corrupted, what of it?
He had acted only after calculating countless possibilities.
Even if every one of his schemes was thwarted, he could still win this world-destroying war through sheer, straightforward strength.
In the Great Sage's view, the outcome of the war had been decided the moment he revealed his true nature.
The Hunter Association, the sleeping En Suk, and the mysterious Containment Facility – their era was over.
The strongest in the world today was he, the Great Sage, and he would become even stronger.
He wouldn't even need to lift a finger; these Cataclysm-level powerhouses besieging him would be annihilated.
Even if, by some sheer luck, they managed to break through the defenses, they would only meet true despair. It was then that the Great Sage would show the Sinners what true strength was.
When Galen Tan first emerged from the ground, the Great Sage was still within the ordinary Cataclysm-level scope.
But after he began rapidly expanding the corrupted, and started absorbing the planet's life force, his strength began to soar.
The Great Sage's strength was related to two factors. One was his mental power, which determined his calculation ability. With sufficient calculation power, he could analyze and counter all attacks.
The other was his energy intensity. Even with enough calculation power, he needed to be strong enough himself to break through the opponent's attacks.
And now, the Great Sage was in his prime. The life force of the entire continent granted him inexhaustible power, while those he had corrupted would provide their mental power to assist the Great Sage in calculations.
However, the Great Sage saw no need to waste time fighting these individuals. Entering the state of absorbing the planet's life force required extensive preparation, and he was reluctant to stop unless absolutely necessary, as Galen Tan alone was enough to hold them off.
And indeed, in front of Galen Tan, the seven Sinners could only barely hold on.
A golden meteor streaked down from the sky. Ishina's forehead was bruised, a trace of golden blood at the corner of her mouth. Her body was coated in golden flames, and every punch and kick carried the force of a falling meteorite. She was now fighting at full power.
Sakuraba Kazunari's body collided, his hands each wielding a great katana. His techniques were not particularly flashy, but their power was astonishing. Cataclysm-level beings like Tularm the Sand Scorpion would likely be defeated in just a few moves against him.
Yet, even these two were being dominated by Galen Tan. It moved like an elegant emperor, calmly receiving all attacks.
Galen Tan's strength was not just in its terrifying offensive power, but also in its life force field, which far surpassed that of ordinary monsters. This emperor of ancient times could still stand at the apex in this era.
With just this one monster, it could bring about the end of the world.
Only Ishina and Sakuraba Kazunari could barely penetrate Galen Tan's defenses, but the effect was only marginally satisfactory.
The black throwing knives, the swirling yellow sand, the fractured space, the multi-colored auspicious light, and the sharp immortal swords – these attacks, upon hitting the life force field, only caused ripples before being repelled by the field.
These repelled attacks could appear anywhere in the Great Australian Region, and all living beings remaining in the area faced utter destruction. If Earth were not round, other regions could also face similar devastation.
However, what was most prevalent here now were the corrupted beings obstructing the Sinners. Thus, after half an hour of combat, these individuals were mostly dead or wounded, and all due to friendly fire…
Looking at the massive blue-purple sphere, the Night Knight wore a solemn expression. These individuals were already exhausted just dealing with Galen Tan. Could they truly stop the Great Sage…
*Boom…*
A bolt of golden lightning shot towards the Night Knight. He hastily adopted a defensive stance. The Sand Sea Priest and Xun Ying attacked from his left and right, and the three of them combined barely managed to block this attack. Su Dan Novel Network.
"What are you thinking about? If you get hit, you'll die!" Xun Ying said with a frown.
The Night Knight pointed to the sky and said, "Look up there. Srising has arrived. Now all we can do is pray that its effect can stop the Great Sage."
A blue radiance flew down from the sky, its target being Galen Tan on the ground.
Galen Tan also noticed this uninvited guest. Currents surged from its golden crown, and then it opened its mouth, unleashing a golden bolt of lightning at the celestial visitor.
The surrounding air suddenly became dry, and a colossal ice mountain appeared mid-air, blocking the golden lightning.
This ice mountain was formed by condensing all the water vapor from the vicinity, but it gradually melted under the power of the golden lightning. Eventually, the lightning's power dissipated, and the ice mountain was directly vaporized by the lightning.
Srising stood within the ice mountain, holding an irregular crystal, breathing slightly heavily.