jdhmnovel Chapter 363 Void Scaled Beast
Chapter 363 Void Scaled Beast
Just as Ye Ming's gaze swept over the flying beasts carrying heavy equipment, several guards escorting the cargo cast him inquiring glances. He nodded slightly, signaling them to remain vigilant.
These heavy weapons are the "Starfall Cannons," specially crafted by the Eastern Main City for this operation.
These weapons are said to be powerful enough to shake the energy barrier and even destroy the island's energy core in a short time.
However, the use of the Starfall Cannon is extremely costly and inconvenient to carry, requiring it to be transported by these giant flying beasts.
Ye Ming knew that the unusual activity on the Sky Island had already attracted the attention of various forces, and the Eastern Main City was definitely not the only force to send a team.
They must seize control of the core area of the Sky Island before other forces do, or the consequences will be unimaginable.
"Captain, something unusual has been detected ahead!" A hurried voice broke the silence in the sky.
Ye Ming looked up and saw several wisps of black mist slowly spreading into the air ahead. These wisps of mist appeared thin, but they exuded an unsettling aura, as if even light was being swallowed up.
Ye Ming frowned and said in a deep voice, "Slow down the whole team and maintain formation! Everyone activate your shields and prepare to deal with any emergencies!"
As his command was given, the guards in the team activated the runic shields on their armor, and a faint light enveloped each of them.
The flying beasts also sensed the danger, and began to let out low roars, slowly folding their wings and reducing their flight speed.
Ye Ming continued to stare at the fog barrier ahead, a vague unease creeping into his heart.
He had heard legends about the Void Fog Barrier—it was not an ordinary natural phenomenon, but a barrier made of special energy, often concealing powerful creatures or energy traps. Rushing in recklessly would likely result in total annihilation.
"Captain, should we take a detour?" the adjutant asked in a low voice.
Ye Ming shook his head: "If we take a detour, we'll waste at least half a day. By the time we arrive at the Sky Island, other forces will probably have already gotten there first. We have no choice but to force our way through."
“But…” The adjutant was about to say something more, but Ye Ming raised his hand to interrupt him.
"Don't worry, although this fog barrier is dangerous, it's not insurmountable." Ye Ming took out a crystal with a pale blue glow from his pocket. The surface of the crystal was covered with complex runes.
He held the crystal high and infused it with a wisp of spiritual power. Instantly, a blue light curtain spread out from the crystal, enveloping the entire team.
"This is a 'purification crystal' from the main city. It can dispel the effects of the void fog for a short time. We must hurry and get through this area!" Ye Ming's voice was strong and resonant, giving the team a boost of confidence.
The appearance of the blue light screen did indeed have an effect. The black mist in front of it dissipated quickly upon contact with the light screen, as if it were ice and snow encountering a raging fire.
However, just as the group continued forward, a low roar suddenly came from the depths of the fog, as if something was awakening.
"Alert!" Ye Ming's voice rose instantly.
The next moment, several huge black shadows suddenly rushed out of the fog!
The shadowy figures took on various shapes; some resembled giant winged snakes, while others were monstrous alien beasts clad in bone armor. Their eyes gleamed with an eerie green light, and they charged towards the group with intense killing intent!
"Prepare for battle!" Ye Ming drew his longsword from his waist, the runes on the blade instantly lighting up and emitting a blinding cold light. He swung his sword, a sharp sword aura cleaving the foremost giant beast in two at the waist!
"Protect the Starfall Cannon!" the adjutant shouted, and several guards quickly formed a defensive formation around the flying beasts loaded with heavy machinery, engaging in fierce combat with the alien behemoths using their weapons.
In the sky, the runic shield clashed repeatedly with the beast's claws, unleashing deafening roars.
Ye Ming led the charge, his sword flashing like a rainbow, each strike precise and deadly, slaying the charging beasts one by one. However, the number of these beasts seemed endless; no sooner had one wave been repelled than new enemies emerged from the mist.
"Captain! The energy fluctuations in the fog barrier are increasing; our purification crystals won't last much longer!" The adjutant's voice was filled with anxiety.
Ye Ming gritted his teeth, his gaze sweeping across the battlefield, and quickly made a decision: "The whole team, accelerate your breakout! Don't linger! Our target is the Sky Island, not these alien beasts!"
At his command, the troops quickly adjusted their formation, and the flying beasts flapped their wings and soared into the sky, attempting to shake off the entanglement of the strange creatures. However, just as the troops were about to break through the fog barrier, a huge black shadow emerged from the depths of the fog.
It was a gigantic beast, dozens of feet tall, covered in jet-black scales, with a long, spiked tail trailing behind it. Its eyes, like burning will-o'-the-wisps, were fixed on Ye Ming's group.
"This is... a Void Scale Beast!" The adjutant's face turned deathly pale instantly.
The Voidscale Beast is one of the most terrifying beings in the Void Mist. It is said to be able to manipulate the energy within the mist and devour any intruders.
Ye Ming's heart sank. He knew that to completely get rid of this monster, he would probably have to pay a price.
"Everyone, listen up!" Ye Ming shouted. "Cover the Starfall Cannon's escape! I'll hold it off!"
"Captain, no!" the adjutant exclaimed.
"That's an order!" Ye Ming's eyes blazed, and the longsword in his hand erupted with unprecedented light. He took a deep breath, and in a flash, he charged straight at the Void Scale Beast!
Although the guards in the group were reluctant to part, they knew the importance of the mission and could only grit their teeth and carry out Ye Ming's orders. They controlled their flying beasts to quickly leave the battlefield, while Ye Ming's figure was gradually swallowed by the mist.
"Captain..." The adjutant gritted his teeth, gripped his weapon tightly, and his eyes were filled with complex emotions.
Deep within the fog, Ye Ming stood alone, facing the Void Scaled Beast. He raised his longsword high, the runes on its blade gradually lighting up, as if gathering some earth-shattering power.
"Come on!" Ye Ming roared, his figure like a bolt of lightning, rushing straight towards the behemoth!
Ye Ming's sword light was like lightning tearing through the darkness, heading straight for the head of the Void Scale Beast.
The Void Scale Beast roared and its massive tail lashed out into the air, unleashing a violent energy surge that churned the surrounding mist into a vortex, making the entire space tremble.
Ye Ming spun in mid-air, narrowly avoiding the fatal tail strike, but the aftershock of the energy still sent him flying backward several feet. He steadied himself, gripped his sword with both hands, and his eyes burned with fighting spirit.
"As expected of the Void Scale Beast." Ye Ming sneered, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, but he did not back down.