504: Chapter 504 First Clash

Cam's heart sank at the sight.

The Ape Clan Demigod's aura was violent yet incredibly stable, clearly different from the state of the Lion Clan's Yantian before.

Back then, the two Lion Clan demigods, Yutian and Yantian, had been under a life-threatening threat. The descent of the Yao Race god had been too rushed, resulting in an unstable manifestation that detached from Yantian's Physical Body after a single strike.

This was what had given Cam the chance to escape.

Now.

After countless calculations, Cam realized he couldn't escape. Even if he let the other Mechanical Race member out, his chances of fleeing were still slim—less than twenty percent.

“What should I do?”

Cam's thoughts raced, yet he felt somewhat helpless.

Just then.

A voice rang out in Cam's mind.

“Don't be afraid. Take him on!”

“...”

The voice in his head was not unfamiliar to Cam; it was Xiao Weiqing. Cam discreetly scanned his surroundings, trying to figure out where Xiao Weiqing was. To be able to use Divine Soul transmission meant Xiao Weiqing wasn't far away.

“Don't look around, and don't speak. Just act. I'll back you up and ensure your safety.”

Using the same Divine Soul transmission, Xiao Weiqing relied on his powerful soul to communicate with Cam without being detected by God Yanyu. However, if Cam were to transmit back to Xiao Weiqing, God Yanyu would certainly notice, realizing someone was lying in ambush and consequently discovering Xiao Weiqing's position.

“Where do you come from?”

Seeing that Cam didn't answer, God Yanyu asked again, his tone cold with killing intent.

Cam knew that if he didn't answer, God Yanyu would definitely strike. Rather than waiting for him to move, it was better to strike first to seize a sliver of hope for survival.

As for Xiao Weiqing's words, he could only choose to believe them.

If he engaged God Yanyu and Xiao Weiqing did nothing, Cam would have no choice but to sell Xiao Weiqing out and use the opportunity to flee.

Faster than words could say.

Cam acted decisively, his figure flickering as he charged at God Yanyu with extreme speed. Simultaneously, he commanded the Mechanical Army to attack the other Yao Race demigods to prevent himself from being surrounded.

However, Cam had clearly overestimated his situation. Although God Yanyu could only utilize less than a tenth of his power using the Ape Clan demigod's body, he still wasn't someone a Ninth Realm could contend with.

God Yanyu's figure moved slightly, reacting after Cam but arriving first, throwing a punch.

“Bam!”

With just one blow, Cam was defeated. His chest collapsed, forming a massive fist print.

The gap between them was too large; Cam was at a total disadvantage in both speed and power.

“A deathbed struggle!”

As soon as he spoke, God Yanyu's figure vanished, reappearing right in front of Cam. His heavy palm gripped Cam's head; with just a little force, Cam's skull would shatter.

“One last chance. Where do you come from?”

Cam's eyes flickered with a look of terror. He truly hadn't expected God Yanyu's strength to be so formidable; he wasn't even a match for a single move.

Seeing God Yanyu's overwhelming power, would Xiao Weiqing still step in to save him?

Just as Cam was considering whether to tell the truth to gain a chance at life.

God Yanyu tightened his grip.

“Die!”

Since Cam was unwilling to reveal his origins, God Yanyu didn't plan to ask any further. A member of the Mechanical Race with a mechanical heart could simply be killed.

“Wait... I'll talk!”

Hearing this, God Yanyu slightly loosened his fingers, waiting for the answer.

Unexpectedly, a sudden change occurred.

A flash of cold light appeared.

“Slash!”

God Yanyu's arm was severed at the wrist. It was Xiao Weiqing, striking from the shadows; he couldn't let Cam speak about the Starry Sky.

“Who?!”

The sudden turn of events shocked all the Yao Race members.

Xiao Weiqing took the opportunity to grab Cam, flickering away to appear three kilometers away.

“Xiao Weiqing?!!”

A Yao Race demigod recognized Xiao Weiqing. His appearance was no secret to the Yao Race; those at the Yao Sovereign level and above were required to memorize it to avoid accidental encounters.

God Yanyu looked at his own wrist and then at Xiao Weiqing, seemingly confirming the situation. His expression held more curiosity than shock.

“Star Lord Realm?!”

God Yanyu didn't care about his injury; instead, his tone carried a deep interest.

Xiao Weiqing didn't answer God Yanyu. Instead, he commanded Cam:

“Kill them.”

The moment he spoke, Xiao Weiqing was bathed in golden flames, transforming into a streak of light as he charged at God Yanyu.

Cam, meanwhile, commanded the Mechanical Army to slaughter the nine demigods around them.

Facing Xiao Weiqing's attack, God Yanyu remained calm. With a wave of his hand, an incredibly wicked Evil Qi erupted from his body.

It instantly enveloped the entire area.

The next second.

A low shout:

“Fiendish Flame Blast!”

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Violent explosions occurred for several kilometers around, turning the entire space into a Hell.

The explosions were intense and rapid, lasting for a full half-minute.

Half a minute later.

The smoke dissipated.

Masses of charred corpses fell from the sky—the nine demigods who hadn't escaped in time, along with countless mechanical soldiers. Their outer metal bodies had been melted into liquid, exposing the flesh and blood cores inside, which were likewise burnt to cinders.

At this moment.

Only three figures remained in mid-air.

God Yanyu, Xiao Weiqing, and a half-crippled Cam. Cam's body was glowing red, his hands and feet already melted away.

“You have some skill.”

Seeing Xiao Weiqing unharmed, God Yanyu offered a word of praise.

“But... it's not... enough.”

Xiao Weiqing's expression changed drastically. He turned and slashed to his right, just in time to block God Yanyu's fist.

“Clang!”

The blade struck God Yanyu's fist with a metallic sound. Xiao Weiqing used the momentum to pull away from God Yanyu.

“This body is too weak.”

God Yanyu looked at his cracked fist with a look of disdain.

“For the humans of the Incubation Ground to walk alongside the Mechanical Race... it seems your Blue Star Civilization isn't as simple as it looks.”

“That makes sense.”

“For you to Breakthrough to the Star Lord Realm at such an age, the Blue Star Civilization likely possesses some unknown Legacy of a powerhouse.”

In just two moves, God Yanyu judged that it was impossible to take down Xiao Weiqing with this Physical Body. He also speculated about Xiao Weiqing's Breakthrough to the Star Lord Realm and spoke to test him.

Xiao Weiqing remained impassive and didn't respond. Whether God Yanyu was guessing or testing, it was best not to answer. Instead, he asked:

“What is your name, and where do you come from?”

God Yanyu said, “You can call me Yan Yu. We come from beyond the heavens.”

“Where are your true bodies?”

God Yanyu wore an amused expression. “Why? If I tell you, would you dare to come?”

“What do you think?” Xiao Weiqing countered.

“Haha~~ I have been a Star Lord for longer than your civilization's history. I think you wouldn't dare!”

“I don't care what you think; I care what I think,” Xiao Weiqing said coldly.

God Yanyu snorted. “Are all Blue Star humans just talkers like you? I'll ask you a question. If you answer, I'll tell you where we are.”

“Fine.”

“When did you Breakthrough to the Star Lord Realm?”

Xiao Weiqing was slightly stunned. He hadn't expected God Yanyu to ask this.

The scene fell into silence.

After a long while.

Xiao Weiqing spoke, “A few months ago.”

“You're being dishonest. At most a month.”

God Yanyu said with certainty.

“A few days ago.”

Seeing his lie exposed, Xiao Weiqing changed his answer without batting an eye. However, he still didn't specify exactly how many days, remaining cautious.

God Yanyu's expression slowly composed itself as he pondered something.

“And you?”

“Answer my question,” Xiao Weiqing said.

God Yanyu slowly replied, “We are on a planet several light-years away.”