Chapter 1 The Rumbling

Rumble!

Death energy, like a surging crimson torrent, swept across the earth, crashing against an energy shield, igniting endless sparks and arcs.

Mech-Disaster Francesco's Sovereign Avatar spread its arms, maintaining the shield, and stalemated against the flood of death energy. The patterns on its mechanical body all lit up with brilliant psionic light. The thrusters on its back were at full power, spewing out six trails of azure flame, each dozens of meters long, yet it couldn't stop its retreat, pushed backward by the death energy.

Turning its head, it saw Red Devil Tolain and Savage Beast Motes hiding behind his shield, occasionally poking their heads out to unleash remote psionic waves or attack magic, then quickly retreating. Mech-Disaster Francesco was furious.

Clearly a melee class, yet they were turtling up, hiding behind him and going biabiabia.

What were they doing, using him as cover?

"Stop messing around, get in there!"

Francesco was enraged.

The battle had been going on for a while, and the situation on several battlefields had changed. Black Star and Kessuye were still "fiercely battling," with more and more mechanical troops "breaking through" Kessuye's defenses and coming to support Hela.

Here, Hela's helpers were increasing, allowing her to free her hands to strengthen her offensive, causing Tolain and Motes to become increasingly timid. Originally, the three of them had the upper hand, but now, with one side weakening and the other strengthening, the situation was gradually evening out. The main factor was the mechanical troops that Kessuye had let through. They received Black Star's mechanical force enhancement, and their combat power was quite impressive, not to be ignored, perfectly playing the role of the best teammate, the battlefield troublemaker.

The fleet battlefield in the outer space was also not good. The mechanical troops controlled by Francesco were being subjected to Han Xiao's virtual intrusion. From time to time, small teams of mechanical soldiers were being "greened" by him, turning around and attacking their own people, causing a portion of the fleet to break free from the entanglement and remotely assist and support Hela with artillery fire, dispersing the energy of the three Mech-Disasters.

Having to deal damage, withstand attacks, restrain the fleet, and even focus on the virtual level to tightly guard the mechanical troops' underpants, preventing Black Star from tearing them off... playing both father and mother, Mech-Disaster Francesco only felt exhausted.

—I'm too difficult, I can't even serve my sentence in peace!

Only Sagman's side could give him some comfort. At this time, Sagman and Tylerdy were in a good situation, and were about to dismantle all the stargates.

"When those two complete the mission, they can come over to help. Then we can break the deadlock, gain an absolute advantage, and crush Hela to death!" Francesco thought to himself.

He knew that the Arcane Church had secretly provided Tylerdy with a special trump card that could control Hela. According to the plan, they would use it to give Hela a fatal blow as soon as the five of them joined forces.

This trump card was several magic scrolls, all disposable items, storing extremely powerful Arcane Church-exclusive forbidden spells, fused with the power of divine arts.

The most powerful of these was called [Forbidden Spell - Embrace of the Weeping Nun]. This forbidden spell itself required the cooperation of multiple people and took a long time to set up, but storing it in a magic scroll allowed it to be cast instantly.

Because the Arcane Church had a glorious era of mages long ago, many Super-A grade forbidden spell scrolls had been passed down. The forbidden spell stored in this scroll was set up by four Super-A grade mages, one of whom was even a peak Super-A grade mage, resulting in an extremely astonishing spell intensity.

Only Tylerdy, Sagman, and Francesco knew about these scrolls. The other teammates were unaware, even Kessuye. The Arcane Church knew Kessuye's nature. He was already reluctant to bully a new Super-A grade with a group assault. If he knew in advance that the Arcane Church planned to use this disposable weapon, it might cause complications, so the Arcane Church did not take the initiative to tell him. Kessuye was only required to block Black Star.

As for why only Tylerdy, Sagman, and Francesco were told, it was because these three were the most trustworthy and the least scrupulous, perfect for cooperation. Anyway, once the scroll was used, the other teammates would follow suit and focus their fire together.

On the opposite side, Crimson Snake - First Generation had already transformed into combat form, covering its face. Hela's figure was lithe, shuttling through the battlefield, while scattering death energy and secretly feeling anxious.

She also understood the situation. Although she could currently deal with the three Mech-Disasters for a while with the help of the mechanical troops, she knew that this stalemate would soon be broken. As soon as Sagman and Tylerdy joined the battle, she would definitely not be able to hold on.

—If I don't do something, it will be a slow death.

Although Han Xiao had just sent her a message saying that his main body was riding a horse and rushing over, Hela's personality dictated that she would not completely rely on others in times of crisis, but would try to save herself.

"Reinforcements haven't arrived, the retreat is cut off, and two more powerful enemies will join the group at any time. If I want to survive, I must withstand the siege of five people. Even with the assistance of mechanical troops and the fleet, it's still a desperate situation. I still have to rely on myself. What trump cards can I use..." Hela forced herself to remain calm, rapidly thinking about how to break the situation.

One idea after another emerged, only to be rejected by her. Soon, only one method remained in her mind.

"I can only try my best..."

Hela gritted her teeth.

...

A thick beam of light pierced through the last stronghold stargate station. Broken parts scattered in all directions, and the energy shock wave from the explosion caused the shields of the surrounding defense fleets to flicker, igniting patches of plasma arcs.

"Stargate station destroyed, let's go!"

Sagman didn't linger, suddenly becoming photonized, transforming into a cloud of misty, light-gold light, enveloping Tylerdy, and then suddenly accelerating, turning into a stream of light, leaving the stargate station battlefield, dragging a light-gold tail with a particle texture, heading straight for Hela in the distance.

Because he knew that the spatial stabilization device would be activated, and the summoning technique would be affected, Tylerdy had prepared in advance, preparing a bunch of summoning scrolls and frantically tearing them open when the transmission occurred, creating a summoning beast force of considerable size. He himself temporarily transformed, switching from a summoning style to a turret style, adapting to the environment.

He was skilled in summoning techniques, but that didn't mean he hadn't cultivated other schools of magic, just not as proficiently.

A Super-A grade powerhouse basically had many sets of backup tactical styles. Especially mages, known for their numerous methods, regardless of what style they usually specialized in, they could switch to a magic turret when needed... It didn't matter if the firepower was strong or not, as long as they could shoot.

Under Kessuye's deliberate leaking, a small number of mechanical soldiers were also allowed to pass through, trying to stop the two.

However, the photonized Sagman was very flexible, zigzagging and refusing to directly engage with the mechanical troops, showing the style of an old driver. If the one being carried was not a Super-A grade like Tylerdy, but an ordinary person, they would probably vomit out their bile.

Sagman's ability was related to light energy. He turned quickly, drawing a large circle to shake off the mechanical troops that were trying to intercept him, entered the battlefield where Hela was located, and hovered in the mid-air of the planet.

"You're finally here, quickly help!"

Mech-Disaster Francesco had enough of his orphan teammates, and was as excited as if he had seen a relative.

Sagman and Tylerdy exchanged glances, both seeing the meaning in each other's eyes.

—Create an opportunity, use the forbidden spell scroll!

Without saying a word, the two joined the battle.

Light energy impacts and attack spells were unleashed without reservation, fully displaying their bomb-happy nature.

Rumble rumble rumble!!

Explosions erupted in mid-air one after another, and mechanical soldiers were shot down. Hela was immediately in a dangerous situation, and had to stop all offensives, focusing on defense.

After the two joined the team, their combat power completely overwhelmed the battlefield. It was like a seesaw. With the help of the fleet and mechanical troops, Hela had finally managed to pull the tilted board back to the middle, but then two three-hundred-pound big babies came to the other side, sat down with their big butts, and directly sent Hela flying on the other end.

...

At the same time, in the outer space battlefield, Han Xiao's Sovereign Avatar glanced at Hela's predicament and said in Kessuye's private chat window, "Hela can't hold off five people. Stop blocking me and let me through."

Kessuye: "How do you want to act?"

"Give me a hard one, and send my Sovereign Avatar and some mechanical troops over."

"The Arcane Church told me to hold you back. I can't possibly send you back. Besides, if you join that battlefield, I have to follow you. Then I have to attack Hela, and she'll be in even more danger." Kessuye shook his head slightly.

Acting was acting, but he didn't plan to offend the Arcane Church. Although the water he had released was enough to form an ocean, Kessuye couldn't do it openly, otherwise it would be difficult to explain.

"Then how about... you launch a range attack at a critical moment, interrupting your teammates' offensives, and say it was friendly fire."

"My telekinesis is freely retractable, there's no possibility of friendly fire."

"Then... just let me blow up your avatar, that's the easiest way."

"No way. Not to mention whether your Sovereign Avatar has the ability to defeat my avatar, I have to stay here to prevent accidents. That old Mech-Nation guy said that the Light wants to attack, and I have to pretend to compete with them for Hela, to restrain some people."

Han Xiao was immediately speechless.

What is the self-cultivation of an actor? This is it!

He was too dedicated, and the Arcane Church would be moved!

"This won't work, that won't work, what should we do?"

"The Light will attack at any time. When that happens, I can turn around and fight the Light, and her situation won't be so dangerous... If Hela can hold on now, it's best to wait and see, and wait for variables," Kessuye said.

"I have to think..." Han Xiao pondered.

The two actors were secretly comparing scripts, but at this moment, an unexpected change occurred!

Swish!

Under the frenzied attack of the five people, Hela revealed a flaw. Mech-Disaster Francesco seized the opportunity, slapped his palms together, and released an extremely intense plasma electromagnetic field, passing through the gap created by the death energy and applying it to Hela.

Zzzzt!

Arcs of electricity crackled and jumped wildly, Hela's figure stiffened, and an even greater flaw appeared in her movements.

Sagman and Francesco took advantage of the situation to pursue, throwing out more powerful control skills, binding Hela.

"Strange, since we joined the battle, she seems to be a little distracted..."

This doubt flashed through Sagman's mind. He didn't have time to think about it carefully, and shouted at Tylerdy in the mental group chat:

"Use the scroll!"

"I was ready!"

Without saying a word, Tylerdy tore open a magic scroll with a black background and white patterns, and the scroll suddenly burst into light!

Whoosh!

It was as if a thousand-year-old cage had been opened. Countless pale magic runes, like freed dragons, roared out of the scroll and struck Hela.

In the next moment, the surface of Crimson Snake - First Generation's armor was covered with strange pale runes. The overall outline resembled a seductive female shape, attached to Hela's body in the form of rune patterns. The female pattern slowly opened her arms, making a hugging motion.

Buzz!

A strange power suddenly descended. Hela found that her ability to act had been locked down, her body was fixed in mid-air, and her surging power quickly subsided, unable to move.

[Forbidden Spell - Embrace of the Weeping Nun]!

"Focus fire!"

The control time was limited, and Sagman didn't dare to delay. He roared in the group chat, and directly took out all his attack methods, bombarding Hela's head.

Tolain and Motes immediately reacted. Although they didn't know what had happened, they wouldn't let go of such a good opportunity to deal damage, and they all unleashed their strongest attacks.

Rumble!!!

Hela's figure was instantly submerged in a colorful energy bombardment.

It looked dazzling, but in reality, it was terrifyingly powerful!

Kessuye's avatar suddenly turned its head.

"Forbidden spell scroll?!"

The Arcane Church actually hid a trick and didn't tell me?!

Seeing this scene, he didn't plan to discuss it anymore. Telekinetic power gushed out, grabbing all the mechanical troops, including Han Xiao's Sovereign Avatar, and directly throwing them toward the battlefield where Hela was located, providing acceleration.

"Good家伙, you're really decisive." (Good lad!)

Flying in mid-air, Han Xiao borrowed Kessuye's thrust, accelerating toward Hela's location, but he wasn't in a hurry.

Kessuye didn't know Hela's situation and thought she was in danger, but Han Xiao knew that Hela had the ability to instantly recover from death. This wave of focus fire seemed fierce, but it wouldn't kill Hela, it would only force out her resurrection armor.

"But in that case, I might have to use the backup plan," Han Xiao frowned secretly.

If Hela's instant death recovery hadn't been forced out, he could have taken a little risk later, but now, Han Xiao felt that he might have to change his plan.

However, before he could reach the battlefield, a rich life energy suddenly erupted at Hela's location!

Woo—

Golden life energy shot into the sky like a fountain!

The vibrant aura of life stunned everyone at the same time.

The five people who were bombarding Hela were stunned to discover that although they were constantly inflicting heavy damage on Hela, those shocking injuries recovered in the blink of an eye!

The forbidden spell effect ended, and Hela broke free from the shackles, escaping from her predicament. Crimson Snake - First Generation had been beaten to pieces, revealing large areas of skin, covered with bloody wounds.

However, the life energy nourished her body, and the gaping wounds closed in the blink of an eye in front of everyone, leaving no scars, turning back into smooth, white skin.

Sagman and the others widened their eyes, their hearts shocked.

How is that possible!!

Such terrible resilience...

How could she have such power?

And why does it feel so familiar...

In the next moment, everyone suddenly turned their heads and looked at Han Xiao's Sovereign Avatar, which was parked in mid-air, with a look of astonishment.

Isn't this... Black Star's ability?!

Why does Hela have it too?

If there was anything similar between the two...

—Could this be a traditional skill of Aquamarine Star people?!

At this time, Kessuye's voice sounded faintly.

"Black Star, are you Aquamarine Star people... unkillable?"

"Really not, we don't have that talent..." Han Xiao smiled awkwardly.

If it weren't a Sovereign Avatar but his main body at this time, he would probably take a deep breath.

Hela had opened the No-Distance Life Link with Aurora in the battle, otherwise how could she have burst out with life energy!

She had actually practiced a new skill on the spot. Miss Sister, are you also a protagonist-type character?

That doesn't make sense, you're clearly a villain.

Han Xiao smacked his lips secretly. For Hela, activating the No-Distance Life Link with Aurora was equivalent to opening the Ren and Du meridians, suddenly flying to the sky! (Refers to a significant breakthrough in martial arts cultivation)

Her own combat power had not increased, but she now had a super nanny with her at all times. As long as Aurora's stamina was not exhausted, Hela would have terrifying recovery power, endurance, and stamina!

Han Xiao's heart twitched, and he almost wanted to call the police.

—I thought I was perverted enough, but I didn't expect you to cheat!

If Hela had Aurora as this "plugin" in her previous life... he couldn't imagine what the result would be.

Unfortunately, Hela's cheat hadn't arrived in her previous life, and she was destroyed by the Germinal Organization leader.

"Again!"

Hela's momentum erupted, her fighting spirit surged.

Now Aurora could fight alongside her in this way, helping her escape a life-or-death crisis. As the saying goes, sisters united, their strength can break gold. Hela's mentality was different now, she didn't reject Aurora using her ability to help herself.

Super-A grade recovery required more life energy, but Aurora had now also entered the Calamity grade, with long stamina, enough to act as Hela's backing, allowing her to be reckless.

Hearing Hela's roar, Sagman and the other five were uncertain, wondering if they should continue to attack.

Han Xiao stopped in mid-air, not continuing to approach, and Kessuye was also watching from afar.

Everyone stopped what they were doing, you looked at me, I looked at you, with wide eyes staring at small eyes, the scene was suddenly filled with a strange atmosphere.

However, at this moment, everyone present suddenly felt a strange fluctuation and turned their heads to look.

Buzz!

Not far from the stronghold, a Light Federal fleet broke through the limitations of the spatial stabilization device, materialized from nothing, and suddenly appeared on the battlefield.

In front of the fleet, six Super-A grades were lined up, their momentum was like a rainbow, all looking at everyone present, and the gazes of both sides collided and shot in mid-air.

"They're here," Kessuye looked up into the distance and said faintly.

Seeing such a flashy appearance, Han Xiao couldn't help but silently dub the other party in his heart:

—Light Federal, joining the fray!