The Clash of Legends
As the mechanical sounds echoed, a scarlet sun burst forth in the sky, casting its ominous glow across the battlefield. A bloody halo shimmered, igniting the desperate crimson landscape below.
Behind the colossal 186-A, a massive thruster ignited.
A series of electronic notifications rang out:
[Target Locked.][The Eye of the Scorching Sun is Open.][Calculating target energy levels: three first-order legends and one third-order legend.][Success rate of this kill is 60%.][Instant kill success rate: 100%.][Executing instant kill mission: Abyss Demon Wolf!][Yang Liu, the Anger of the Scorching Sun!]
In that moment, 186-A was enveloped in a radiant golden aura, which flared to life like a miniature sun, radiating heat that was palpable even from afar.
Time seemed to warp. It felt as if the sun remained stationary while also vanishing, creating the illusion of three suns in the sky: the blazing crimson orb, the fading phantom of another, and the newly ignited center of power.
Han Buna was the first to react, her expression shifting to one of alarm. The sun's power was a direct threat to her kind; vampires were known to despise its searing light. Instinctively, she pivoted, unleashing a torrent of blood-red energy from her fingertips, aimed squarely at the massive mecha.
In swift unison, the other legendary beings reacted. Orcs, humans, elves, and colossal beasts unleashed their might, each vying to eliminate this alchemical foe.
Clang!
The sound of steel meeting steel reverberated as the freshly repaired mecha locked arms with another legend.
A faint howl echoed—a sign that the Abyss Demon Wolf had finally begun to react.
Buzz!
The overwhelming glory erupted, illuminating the battlefield while dispelling the scarlet haze. The sky was a tapestry of light and chaos as the attacks from various legends struck against the sun's brilliance.
Boom!
The scarlet energy clashed violently with the mecha, igniting a fierce confrontation.
[Damage Report: Left shoulder sustained 38.43% damage from a third-order legendary vampire. Estimated recovery time: 30 seconds.]
[Initiating Sun's Wrath Judgment Energy Accumulation: 54321...]
[Destruction of target: 10%...20%...30%...]
Rumble.
The temperature soared to unimaginable heights, sending creatures below into a frenzy of despair. Even at a distance, the heat was unbearable.
"Ah! Ah! Ah!"
The chilling howls of the Abyss Demon Wolf intertwined with the metallic clangor, creating a cacophony that unsettled the ancient gods and abyss lords poised for their next assault. They could withstand the heat through magic, but the wolf's legendary howl resonated with primal terror.
Han Buna's face turned grim. She sensed that while she could inflict damage on this mechanical beast, it was swiftly recovering.
Glancing back, her eyes ignited with fury. "Sis, Waller, stay and dismantle this mecha with me! The rest of you, head to Dongwu City and raze it to the ground!"
The golden-tiered beings relaxed slightly; they were not eager to face the sun's wrath. The legendary battle would be left to the legends themselves.
Suddenly, the seventeen golden beings vanished from sight.
Among the two remaining legends, one was a massive ten-meter-long red ant, adorned with translucent, steel-like wings, while the other was an orc wielding a colossal battle axe.
Without hesitation, they began to amplify their powers. The insect's wings generated powerful sound waves, while the orc prepared to unleash a devastating strike.
Han Buna revealed sharp teeth, her eyes consumed by scarlet fury. Her blood-red nails extended menacingly, and a terrible power surged within her.
Three formidable energies coalesced in the sky, each directed at the blazing sun, as the legends vanished from view.
Buzz!
The air vibrated with intensity as the scorching sun erupted in a cataclysm of golden flames.
The massive form of 186-A materialized, its golden eyes filled with an eerie calm amidst the chaos.
[Trial Successful: First-order legendary Abyss Demon Wolf has lost its life signature.]
[Acquired legendary materials: Power of the Legendary Abyss x1, Fangs of the Legendary Wolf.]
[The Eye of Flame is tracking targets and engaging kill mode.]
[Recalculating victory odds: Energy consumption 30%, win rate 53%.]
[Possibility of retrying against a legendary target: First-order 100%, Third-order 0%.]
[Survival rate of 186-A post-trial: 0%.]
[Lord's command: Eliminate legends to ensure survival. Trial skill temporarily disabled; combat knowledge activated.]
In an instant, 186-A vanished, its massive form accelerating at an incomprehensible speed.
Buzz!
A massive axe blade sliced through the air, targeting its trajectory with deadly precision.
Rumble.
The earth buckled under the force, obliterating thousands of players and countless monsters in an instant, creating a chasm that spanned miles.
The legendary strength decimated everything in its path.
Boom!
The legendary orc was sent flying, crashing into the monstrous horde as 186-A's iron fist collided with his back, sending shockwaves through the battlefield.
Boom!
The ground trembled as the airwaves swept away numerous foes, transforming the solid earth into powder and forming a massive crater.
Buzz! Ah! Ah!
The sound of metal scraping against the ground echoed above as the Abyss Red Ant appeared, its wings generating a shockwave that slammed into 186-A.
Buzz!
[Attacked by sound waves from the Abyss Red Ant: Energy level between 1.5-2nd order legend, inducing strong stagnation energy.]
[Overall damage: 1% 2%. Solar shield activated, sound waves isolated.]
[Ultra-high-risk energy source detected; initiating block and counterattack.]
186-A's upper body rotated rapidly, swinging a massive arm.
Boom!
Clang!
The violent collision echoed, shattering the newly formed golden shield. Han Buna was flung back, her scarlet figure propelled by the force of the impact.
[Damage to right arm: 34%. Estimated recovery: 60 seconds.]
[Calculating attack energy level from the Scarlet God Family; 4th-level legend included as primary target.]
[Analyzing landing point of the Scarlet God Family; calculating weak sonic binding for escape.]
The alchemy sage's computing core had transformed into a weapon of war, executing complex calculations in real-time.
The massive fourth-order mecha soared through the air, trailing a long golden flame as it sped toward its foes.
Its burst of speed rivaled that of intercontinental missiles, the sound of its passage roaring through the sky.
As the Abyss Red Ant took flight to pursue, a shadow streaked across the sky.
Boom!
The forces of the scorching sun, the abyss, and ancient gods collided violently above.
186-A's strike alone was not enough to eliminate a legend. The legendary madman, witnessing the chaos, felt his own power surging.
Unlike other professions, the path of the madman was defined by rage; the angrier they became, the more powerful their attacks grew.
Clutching his giant axe, he charged into battle with explosive fury.
Legendary combat was now ablaze, while the conflict between players, legions, and monsters reached a fever pitch. Shouts of war echoed through the air, and the battlefield was awash in flames and blood.
"Damn, this is thrilling! Focus on the enemy in front of you! Charge!"
"Where's Xia Hou Sihao? I need my battle song! Let's blow it up! What are we waiting for?"
"Haha! Is this what war feels like? This is epic!"
"Though this isn't for the sake of heaven, brothers, today's battle may be our practice for protecting our homeland! Let's crush them!"
Dududu!
The battle horn cut through the chaos, igniting a fierce spirit among the players. They rallied, their battle cries a mix of fervor and determination against overwhelming odds.
Even if they fell to the monsters, they wouldn't retreat.
The air was thick with bloodlust; players of level 20 stood toe-to-toe with foes far more powerful than themselves. Under the influence of this fighting spirit, they began pushing back against the monstrous tide.
Mages chanted spells, warriors roared war cries, and the clash of bodies filled the air, composing a symphony of war.
Standing before the crumbling city wall, Bai Yi pressed a hand to his chest, feeling the pulse of battle surge within him. The players' passionate cries and familiar horns ignited a fire in his blood.
Turning to the resurrected players rushing to the fray, their eyes glimmered with scarlet determination. Their war had begun, and his would soon follow.
A sense of foreboding washed over him as a dagger appeared in Bai Yi's hand, a sly smile forming as he sensed a lurking presence.
Before him, the seventeen golden beings circled, their intentions clear: eliminate him and then lay waste to the city.
Buzzing~ Boom!
In the inner city, over thirty missiles soared through the air, aimed at the advancing tide of beasts.
The legends were occupied, and the golden elites had gathered. There was no way they could detonate those missiles.
The faces of the newly arrived golden beings shifted, some indifferent, others fixated on the white epidemic, their power surging.
Bai Yi toyed with the wicked dagger in his grasp. This title of hunter not only allowed him to pursue but also concealed his presence.
Boom!
As the mushroom cloud billowed in the distance, the white epidemic vanished, a palpable killing intent sending shivers through the seventeen golden beings.
In that instant, shadows materialized, rushing toward their ranks with an aura of dread.
[Malicious Intimidation!]
[Charm attribute briefly decreased by -18 points.]
[Malicious Deception: Creating flawless copies of yourself; currently able to summon 27 shadows!]
The charging or vigilant golden elites halted mid-flight, powerful attacks erupting in the air.
Buzz!
The forces of the ancient gods and abyss tore through the sky, obliterating the illusions of the white epidemic.
Fake?
The expressions of the ancient gods and abyss lords shifted to shock.
Before they could react, the white epidemic appeared between the two closest opponents.
[Mental Stagnation!]
Buzz!
A blue glow enveloped the area, freezing the two in place.
Before others could comprehend the unfolding situation:
[Title Switch: Soul Master!]
[Title Skill: Abandoned Dimension · Soul!]
Buzz!
A vast void opened, draining color from the surroundings and forming a gray field with a 500-meter radius.
Within this realm, blue soul fragments drifted down, suffocating the air with dread.
"Ah~"
"Hiss~"
Outside the mental grip, a demon ape and a massive python fled, terror evident in their eyes.
The two trapped beings struggled against the overwhelming force, but with 800 points of spirit, they were powerless to escape.
Their limbs began to crystallize as the soul fragments touched them, leeching color from their forms.
[Abandoned Domain · Soul: 20% life value deducted per second. Higher strength and resistance reduce the impact.]
Cooldown: 30 natural days.
The fear in the eyes of the two ancient gods intensified as their life energy plummeted. In a desperate surge, they momentarily broke free from their paralysis, attempting to escape.
But as their bodies faded to gray, the white epidemic's expression shifted, halting the mental grip.
A more potent force of bondage emerged, spectral hands reaching from the void to grasp their ankles.
Shadows coalesced, emanating eerie sounds that instilled primal fear in all present, even the white epidemic himself.
He sensed that if he had hesitated, the consequences could have been dire.
"What is this power?"
The abyssal beasts that had just escaped uttered hoarse, disjointed exclamations.
Bai Yi turned to see the two abyss creatures who had fled from the [Abandoned Dimension · Soul].
The ancient gods remained bewildered, unable to grasp the gravity of the situation.
In Bai Yi's eyes, this title skill bore the weight of divine power.
The abyss lords recoiled, eyes wide with terror, as they realized the impending doom threatening the ancient gods.
The consciousness of these demigods quaked in fear—a mortal wielding such power was no ordinary foe.
(End of this chapter)