185: Siege

Ten days later, in the Qi Xuan Star Region.

A figure covered in strange patterns emerged from a shadow.

It was the captain of the "Seal" squad who had previously ambushed and killed the Empire's First Prince.

"It was discovered right here last time... Damn it, this primitive world isn't strong, but it has so many items from higher worlds."

His deep purple eyes narrowed slightly, a flash of wariness crossing them.

As far as he knew, even the guy who controlled the beast tide had fallen.

That was one of the strongest among this batch of trial takers, and he even had a Venerable Sword Talisman for protection.

He naturally didn't believe the natives of this world could do it on their own; he assumed they relied on treasures left behind by some higher civilization.

And no one could be sure if there were more treasures of this level.

Therefore, even though they were confident that their strength far exceeded these natives, they didn't dare to launch a frontal assault.

"First, destroy that device that can detect me."

"Seal" captain's eyes flickered with darkness, and his figure quietly dissipated from where he stood.

Almost simultaneously, a seemingly normal space suddenly tore open, like an opening eyeball, reflecting the figure covered in patterns.

The "Eye of the Void" was one of the few well-preserved relic items excavated by the Empire.

Once set up, it was like an eyeball embedded in space, usually closed, but once it detected an unknown creature intruding, it would open and continuously display the opponent's position.

"Sensitive enough, but it's too late."

The "Seal" captain sneered, raising his right hand. The patterns on his body flowed, forming an invisible ripple that spread outward.

But just at the moment of impact.

Several silver-white alloy shields turned from virtual to real, and the ripple filled with the power of curses was absorbed instantly, like water hitting a sponge.

"Not good!"

The "Seal" captain's pupils constricted. As he retreated violently, light appeared in his eyes again, intending to escape into the shadows.

"Hide!"

But this time, the usually infallible art did not take effect.

The entire dim void suddenly lit up with infinite light. As five Warp Devices materialized, five Class 3S Experts descended simultaneously.

They wore armor emitting dazzling radiance, like shining crystals, with dense points of light constantly flowing out.

It was the "Anti-Transcendent Armor Generation II" designed by Zhang Huaiyuan.

Its main principle was to allow this "artificial light" to have the ability to spread and track shadows, ensuring that no shadows appeared within its coverage area.

"Unfortunately, you've fallen into a trap."

Zhang Huaiyuan's figure slowly appeared in the distance, a faint smile on his lips.

As he rotated the "empowerment stone" in his hand, dozens of phase devices materialized, forming thick Phase Shields to protect himself.

"Damn outsider demon, you got away the last few times, but you dare to come back? Die!"

The President of the Transcendent Association, Downs, shouted angrily, and as his fists collided, his gravity-based Transcendent ability activated.

The "Seal" captain felt his body suddenly sink.

Before he could react, the other four Class 3S Experts also attacked simultaneously.

Fire, thunder...

In an instant, the massive spiritual energy completely submerged him.

"Water, fire, earth, wind, Four Symbols blessing!"

However, everyone did not relax their vigilance. The only Gods Chosen-level support Class 3S Expert shouted softly, and four-colored light appeared, merging into the others' bodies.

Speed, strength, defense, recovery—all abilities skyrocketed at once.

"A bunch of damn natives! How dare you offend me!"

Sure enough, a clear light rose, blocking all of everyone's attacks.

The "Seal" captain appeared in the center, unscathed.

At this moment, his face was slightly distorted with anger, and the strange patterns all over his body began to flow.

"Since you are seeking death, I will grant it to you! Death Curse!"

Suddenly, a vicious energy condensed from under everyone's feet, about to spread upward.

"Die!"

A bloodthirsty smile appeared on the "Seal" captain's lips, as if he could already see this group of people being sucked dry.

He wanted to let these natives understand the consequences of offending him!

"Petty tricks!"

The group of imperial Transcendents ignored it completely, condensing their spiritual energy and launching another attack.

And when those vicious energy strands touched the "Anti-Transcendent Armor Generation II," countless particles flowed, rapidly dismantling these cursed substances. Each particle absorbed them until they turned completely black, at which point they converted into a new batch of particles.

And they were fully decomposing these energies.

Soon, these curse powers were completely consumed.

"Perhaps I should consider adding another function, allowing the armor to store and fire the same attack after absorbing the corresponding energy, or simulate and convert it into the same form."

Zhang Huaiyuan was lost in thought, a few inspirations flashing through his mind.

After all, most excellent products need to be continuously improved in practice.

"Sure enough! I knew Mr. Zhang's design was absolutely reliable!"

Seeing this, those Transcendents felt completely relieved and attacked with all their might.

In an instant, thunder and fire filled the entire starry sky.

However, the protective clear light was constructed from some unknown treasure, and for a while, it could not be broken.

"This is impossible!"

On the other side, although he was not injured, the "Seal" captain's face was equally ugly.

Even if he looked down on these natives, he realized something was wrong now.

His two main cultivation techniques had been perfectly cracked; this was clearly aimed at him!

"How could these natives have such abilities! Could it be that some damn guy leaked the technique... No, even if it was leaked, it shouldn't be something these natives could crack."

Countless thoughts flashed through the "Seal" captain's mind in an instant.

"Something is wrong, better retreat first."

After making up his mind, he abandoned his usual methods. Relying on the protection of that clear light, he flashed directly, smashed through the thunder and fire in front of him, compressed his spiritual energy, and threw a punch with all his might at the old man who had been interfering with him using gravity.

"Die!"

"I'm not afraid of you!"

The President of the Transcendent Association was also a hot-tempered person. Instead of retreating, he advanced, applied gravity to himself, gathered massive spiritual energy, and slammed it forward head-on.

Bang!

A violent ripple spread out. Downs groaned and was sent flying like a cannonball.

As for the "Seal" captain, he stopped his momentum after taking only two steps back.

Clearly, even without considering the techniques, these experts from outside the realm with complete cultivation systems far exceeded the people of this world in the use of spiritual energy.

The "Anti-Transcendent Armor" could resist special means, but it was powerless against kinetic energy that was strong to a certain degree.

Coupled with his protective clear light, others couldn't break it, but he could cancel it at any time to attack others.

"Must break his turtle shell."

Zhang Huaiyuan, who was watching the battle from afar, waved his hand, and dozens of "Phase Disintegration Cannon" materialized, blocking the "Seal" captain who wanted to fly away while he had the chance.

At the same time, his eyes flickered slightly, and True Sight was activated.

Instantly, countless microscopic particles circulating according to established rules appeared before his eyes.

Although he didn't have a deep understanding of this cultivation-side defensive treasure, all things remain the same at the core.

Something that could continuously resist the attacks of experts of the same level must have a complete energy supply cycle system. As long as the loophole was found and cut off, it could be broken.

"It looks like there are twelve mutually reinforcing systems in total, hmm... after every thirty-six cycles of operation, there will be a 0.1-microsecond pause in one of the groups due to resetting. As long as I calculate the pause in the next cycle and attack, it can be broken..."

"Brain, calculate a set of data for me."

Zhang Huaiyuan's brain was running at high speed, converting the rules into mathematical language and providing it to the brain.

"Sir, it will be in 17.12 seconds."

"Good."

Zhang Huaiyuan materialized dozens of cluster turrets again, entering a charging state. At the same time, he counted the time and ordered the other Transcendents with the help of the brain:

"Everyone, listen to my orders, prepare to attack with all your might."