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Chapter 358: Black Hole Leap-Strike System
Chapter 358: Black Hole Leap-Strike System
Qin Muye spent two days traveling through the Land of Fairy Tales and the Horror Universe, bringing back nearly a hundred Titan Clan members, from Heracles to Typhon, essentially sweeping them all up. If things truly became dire, he could also call upon Hades, Cronus, and others to lend a hand.
He didn't know how many 8th-rank insectoids were on the other side, so he brought over a hundred 8th-rank Titan Clan members as a precaution. Although he estimated there might only be three or five, he didn't want to take any risks. Bringing more people over just meant spending a bit more resources and owing some favors, but at his level, he could afford to be generous rather than miserly.
There were also some rewards. He obtained a live sample of an Engineer from Cronus, which is now being held in the prison, right across from the Predator.
This Engineer is not the one that had its memories wiped, but rather a descendant from the original group, carrying a wealth of knowledge, along with a spaceship and a significant amount of black water, all of which are now stored in the resource warehouse, waiting for Qin Muye to study them.
Unfortunately, Qin Muye is currently too busy; otherwise, he would definitely set aside his current tasks to delve into the research.
The insectoid nest planet is about to break through the world barrier and enter the Sorcerer Dynasty server. Currently, his Endless Abyss is integrating with the Spirit Realm.
Clearly, the insectoids are not planning a full-scale assault, but rather just opening a small breach for the initial probe.
However, for the massive insectoid nest planet, this is just a small opening. But to Qin Muye and the three demons of the Spirit Realm, it is a significant bridgehead.
Perhaps due to technological limitations, it is not possible to break through the world barrier on a large scale, or it could be that this insectoid nest planet model is inferior. After all, it is just for chasing a traitor, a weak one at that, so it's unlikely they would deploy their ace, and more likely just a show of force.
Crack!
The world barrier shattered, and a large number of insectoids surged in. Fortunately, the Spirit Realm immediately formed a defensive line, blocking the breach and expanding the internal cavity.
"5th-rank? It seems their strength is quite uneven, more of a probe than a first-round battle," Qin Muye immediately noticed that these oddly shaped insectoids were only 5th-rank, not the 7th-rank he had expected.
It makes sense, as the world is pyramid-shaped, with fewer and fewer at higher ranks.
From what can be seen so far, 5th-rank is likely the lowest tier in the insectoid nest planet. There might be even lower ranks, but they probably don't participate in combat and instead are responsible for maintaining the ecosystem of the nest planet, like laborers or slaves.
"Kill them all. These are all points, and if the demons in the Spirit Realm get to them first, we'll suffer significant losses," Qin Muye said.
Unlike the Skynet, which can produce materials on-site, every insectoid killed is one less. Even if the other side can reproduce them, it still means a loss.
If they were 7th or 8th-rank, Qin Muye wouldn't dare say this, but a bunch of 5th-rank insectoids are just an appetizer.
"Yes, Master!" Black Hand responded, and soon, a large number of Gnome Heroes and elite Gnomes were teleported to the front lines, and the battle erupted immediately.
These insectoids were no match for the Gnomes, who, with their equipped gear and enhanced attributes and skills, were comparable to 7th-rank beings. Even if they were originally only 6th-rank, the Gnomes could wipe out a large number of insectoids with a single artillery barrage. The sheer number of insectoids was significant, but the overwhelming strength of the Gnomes meant that no matter how many there were, it would take just one shot to clear them out.
"Have Pestilence prepare. We need to probe the situation of the insectoid nest planet," Qin Muye knew that the insectoid nest planet was a massive entity, and he was concerned about a prolonged conflict, which would be highly disadvantageous for him.
So, he wanted to test their strength and give them a warning to draw their attention, preventing them from escaping.
He initially thought he could contain them, but after seeing just a glimpse of the insectoid nest planet, Qin Muye realized it might not be possible. The nest planet was just too large, and the Spirit Realm would not be able to hold it back.
The number of insectoids was definitely greater than that of Skynet's Terminators, and by a significant margin. Moreover, they had a much greater variety of types compared to the Terminators.
He understood why the mission rewards were so high; the difficulty had increased.
He was no longer facing Skynet, an AI that required development and could be outmaneuvered, but a strategic fortress with a well-established system and immense support from a vast organization.
The two are naturally incomparable.
The entire Endless Abyss mobilized all its weapon systems and defensive mechanisms.
Pestilence, serving as the primary attacker, was using the Black Hole Leap-Strike System for the first time since his profession advanced from Rare to Epic.
"Thunder-type artifact equipment overloaded and ready!"
"Phantom-type artifact equipment overloaded and ready!"
"Cursed-type artifact equipment loaded and ready!"
"..."
A large number of artifact devices were channeled to the Black Hole Leap-Strike System controlled by Pestilence. The Thunder-type was augmented by the Titan Arrow, the Phantom-type by the Phantom Bow, and the Cursed-type by the Cursed Armor. Other types, such as the True Dragon and Sea God, were also overloaded and activated.
Under normal circumstances, without overloading, the artifact devices would only provide standard enhancements. However, Qin Muye had further improved the system, allowing the artifact devices to operate at overcapacity, significantly increasing their power. This came with a downside, though: it could potentially damage the system.
This enhancement could not be applied to Pestilence himself, as he wouldn't be able to handle it. Instead, it was applied to the Black Hole Leap-Strike System, which would be destroyed after a single use.
As a heavy city defense weapon, it was not to be underestimated and was typically only used during Level 3 firepower strikes.
The principle of operation involved forming a black hole using Dionysus's Dark Star to create a teleportation attack. If not properly defended against, it could cause spatial tearing, turbulence, and gravitational chaos, leading to certain death.
"Target locked!" Pestilence was under considerable mental pressure. While he didn't have to worry about missing, thanks to the Titan Arrow's Thunder-type artifact device ensuring a hit, and the Phantom Bow's Phantom-type artifact device allowing his attacks to ignore distance and obstacles, he still felt tense. His Master-level archery, ballistics, artillery, and eagle eye skills gave him the confidence he needed to calm himself.
"Good, proceed." Qin Muye's voice came through the magic network.
In the next moment, Pestilence fired, and a black beam of light erupted, piercing through the Spirit Realm without encountering any obstacles, as if it had been meticulously calculated.
The three demons, Greed, Wrath, and Envy, watched the beam with a sense of dread. They could sense the terrifying power it carried.
If they were hit by this, it might take them several decades to recover.
They all agreed that there must be capable individuals in the Demon Land, otherwise, this shot wouldn't have been so precise.
The black beam of light cut through the battlefield between the Gnomes and the insectoids, accurately striking the insectoid nest planet.
However, the massive planet had its own defensive measures. Countless dark energies intertwined to form a massive shield, holding back the attack.
Seeing this, Qin Muye knew that this wasn't the end. He didn't think his Black Hole Leap-Strike System was just a regular energy attack.
Although the attack was blocked, the energy shield was being eroded by the black beam.
In a single breath, a huge gap was cut into the energy shield of the insectoid nest planet.
This attack directly targeted space. No matter how strong the defenses, it could simply teleport away, thanks to the enhancements from the Thunder-type and Phantom-type artifact devices, which ensured a hit and ignored obstacles and distance.
The insectoid nest planet had not yet used spatial interception, and the black beam transformed into a spherical jump.
The next moment, a massive explosion erupted, and a black glow emanated from the insectoid nest planet, causing a terrifying tearing sensation.
"Seems a bit weak?" Qin Muye was genuinely surprised that it had successfully exploded.
He had expected it to be stopped, but it exceeded his expectations.
The level of this strike was quite high, and Pestilence's talents and skills significantly boosted the long-range damage. The insectoids must have taken a significant hit. Pestilence's profession as a Plague Archer meant that if the attack completely disintegrated the bodies, it would be better.
But if any bodies remained or if any survived, it would depend on the insectoids' medical capabilities to suppress the plague.
(End of Chapter)
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