375: despair

The Imperial Soldiers, who had been standing by in full battle array, had already rapidly and orderly retreated into their starships after sensing this world-destroying aura.

After all, for them, dealing with ordinary cannon fodder was easy, but facing such a high-level duel of power, they knew their strength was not enough; rushing out would undoubtedly be a futile sacrifice.

They could only wait in their starships, anticipating the outcome of this thrilling battle...

At the same time, in a distant research Space Station, the brothers Hua Dong and Researcher Hua Xi were intently staring at the huge light screen before them.

Their faces were filled with uncontrollable excitement, their eyes sparkling with thrill, as if they had discovered the most precious treasure in the world.

Just now, the precise instrument that had been silently operating, focused on observing the power of rules, suddenly underwent significant changes.

The originally stable data instantly surged like boiling water.

Immediately after, a vast amount of new data, like a tide, continuously appeared on the light screen, densely filling the entire display.

Hua Dong stared intently at the light screen, analyzing the data quickly while speaking in a hurried tone.

"From this data, it appears the power of rules is fully protecting that planet."

It's important to note, this is no ordinary planet; it belongs to a fourth-level civilization.

In the grand system of cosmic civilizations, a fourth-level civilization already possesses terrifying strength, especially those Heavenly Human Realm Experts; the power they wield could theoretically destroy a Galaxy.

However, it is precisely because of the mysterious and powerful existence of the power of rules that their planet can remain intact under such powerful attacks.

Imagine, if not for the protection of the power of rules, the energy fluctuations and destructive power caused by these Celestial Realm Expertss acting with their full strength alone would be enough to instantly obliterate the entire planet, without even needing the Imperial Soldiers to act.

This power of rules is like an invisible yet indestructible shield, silently guarding this planet.

This also explains well why the experts in xuanhuan civilization can unreservedly and boldly unleash powerful forces in their own world.

Under the unique system of xuanhuan civilization, the power of rules acts like an invisible yet powerful guardian, silently maintaining the stability of the world.

For example, suppose there is a top expert who has reached the third-level civilization.

In his world, he might easily unleash powerful attacks capable of destroying a city.

But if such an attack were to be unleashed on planets in the cosmos that are not protected by rules, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Those planets do not have such powerful power of rules to buffer and resist this terrifying force; it is highly likely that just one such blow would cause them to instantly shatter like fragile glass, leading to the planet's explosion, or what is known as 'star-bursting.'

This fully demonstrates the immense role played by the power of rules in xuanhuan civilization in maintaining world stability.

"But a closer observation reveals that the energy of the power of rules is diminishing at an extremely subtle, almost imperceptible rate..."

Researcher Hua Xi frowned slightly, sighing softly.

His gaze was fixed on the data curve displayed on the instrument; though the faint change was inconspicuous, it did not escape his keen observation.

However, from another perspective, such a change might not be a bad thing.

One must know, rules themselves are an extremely mysterious and powerful existence in the universe.

If the power of rules were too strong, with their current professional level and the existing scientific research instruments in their environment, attempting in-depth research would be almost a fantasy, likely impossible to even begin.

But now, with the power of rules diminishing at such a minute rate, it provides them with an excellent opportunity, making the research relatively easier...

At this moment, the captains of the three starships, sensing the immense threat, immediately gave orders, and the three starships instantly activated their maximum power defense systems.

Immediately, the starships glowed brightly, and a shimmering, deep blue energy shield rapidly unfolded, like an indestructible celestial curtain, tightly enveloping the entire starship.

This shield was not static; its energy constantly surged like flowing water.

"Boom!"

A deafening roar, like thunder, exploded, and the entire world trembled.

A massive explosion suddenly occurred, the energy produced by the explosion spreading wildly outwards from the starships like a surging tsunami.

The explosion quickly spread, reaching tens of miles away; wherever it went, the air was instantly ignited, forming huge fireballs, and scorching airwaves swept everything, tearing the surrounding space to shreds.

The capital, the largest city in this civilization, symbolizing prosperity and flourishing, bore the brunt of this terrifying force.

In just an instant, the city's skyline was rewritten, with nearly half of the urban area reduced to ruins by the explosion's power.

Once towering skyscrapers now collapsed like fragile building blocks, raising a sky full of smoke and debris.

Streets were torn into huge ravines, and flames raged through the ruins, devouring everything.

Fortunately, personnel in the city had already been evacuated and relocated under the organized efforts of the authorities early in the crisis.

Otherwise, this disaster, triggered by their own people, would likely have caused casualties far exceeding the losses brought by the Imperial Soldiers' invasion.

After all, under the suppression and protection of the power of rules, this explosion only caused this level of destructive power.

One can imagine that if such immense power were unleashed on ordinary planets in the cosmos, with its terrifying energy, it could instantly destroy an entire Galaxy, reducing it to cosmic dust.

"Phew, phew, phew... They must be eliminated by now, right?"

As the aftermath of the explosion gradually dissipated, nine old men floated in the air, gasping for breath, their chests heaving violently.

Their eyes were filled with exhaustion and anticipation, staring intently at the initial position of the starships.

For that last round of attack, to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy, they had poured all their strength, exerting their power to the utmost.

At this moment, their internal energy was almost depleted, like a dry riverbed, with only about ten percent of their stamina remaining to barely keep them suspended in the air.

Each breath carried an immense weight, as if they would lose strength and fall in the next second.

However, when the thick smoke and flying ash finally slowly cleared, the sight that presented itself before them instantly turned their faces as pale as white paper.

The three starships were still stably suspended in the air, like three supreme overlords, completely unaffected by their all-out attack.

The hull surfaces were as pristine as ever, showing no damage whatsoever, not even a single scratch could be found, as if the earth-shattering battle they had just fought was nothing more than an illusory bubble.

This cruel reality, like a heavy hammer, struck their hearts fiercely, completely shattering the last glimmer of hope they held.