Chapter 210 - 206: Undead Summoning Skill?
There was a flicker of light, and the group of self-exploding wolves was cut short mid-way. Yet, the cannon attack from the Black Sky mech did not stop. Once more, its aim was set on Alpha and Beta.
Seeing that Husky’s attack was unexpectedly absorbed and transferred by the Black Sky mech, Alpha was taken aback. Regardless, he swiftly dodged the bombardment, bolstered his Wind Wound, and charged forward with his sword.
Meanwhile, realizing that the energy attack was ineffective, Husky stopped firing, shifted into a Twin Wolf form, growled, and charged directly towards the Black Sky mech.
The energy attack failed. Alpha and Husky, without any spoken agreement, chose close combat.
[Enemy tactics have changed, changing combat formation.]
Seeing that the twin pets changed their combat form, the Black Sky mech also made alterations. The previously ready-to-release Thunder Flame Power was instantly withdrawn. Its arms transformed into two battle-axes, which it swung towards Alpha and Husky.
Boom!!!
Thud!!!
Two consecutive loud noises echoed. The Black Sky mech remained unmoved. However, Alpha was directly knocked back. The twin-headed wolf, though grimly biting onto the battle-ax, only managed to hang on because of its gigantic size.
“A level-five in combat, is this equivalent to the fifth stage? This combat power, it seems as if it’s the same as that of the saber-toothed tiger.”
Bai Qi licked his lips. After confirming through their contract that Alpha and Husky were unharmed, he told Gamma and Delta, who were closely guarding him: “You guys go and help as well, it won’t attack me for now.”
Though Alpha and Husky faltered at the first exchange, it also restricted the Black Sky mech’s movements. It won’t target him for the time being.
And this secret realm’s intelligence seemed higher than that of previous ones.
If their lives were in jeopardy, it should teleport them out.
Gurgle, gurgle.
(Okay, Gamma will go help.)
Hearing Bai Qi’s command, Gamma wriggled its body and advanced towards the Black Sky mech without hesitation. Delta, however, was uncertain.
Bubble, bubble.
(Master, how about I just stay here and protect you?)
“Don’t worry, this specifically allows you to participate in trans-level combat.” Bai Qi patted Delta on the head, signaling to it that everything was okay. Only then did Delta start to move, picked up the slowly wriggling Gamma, and swiftly advanced towards the Black Sky mech.
With one less object to restrain, the Black Sky mech was able to free up a hand. It looked at one of its giant axes, tightly bitten by Beta. The other axe, which was severed by the Sword of Death, transformed once again into a Wolf’s Tooth Stick and swung at Schuck.
Upon seeing this, Schuck’s neck extended rapidly, getting ahead just in time to bite the handle of the Wolf’s Tooth Stick. A huge cannon appeared on its body, and it locked onto the Black Sky mech’s head at close range.
At such a close range, even if the Black Sky mech deployed that strange protective cover, it would inevitably envelop the barrel of the gun. By then, he would still be able to inflict damage on the Black Sky mech.
What surprised Schuck was that the moment he bit the Wolf’s Tooth Stick, a huge cannon immediately appeared on the mech’s chest. It preemptively initiated an attack on Husky, directly sending him flying.
This creature’s reflexes and transformation speed were even faster than Schuck’s!
Bai Qi’s eyes narrowed at the sight. Just as he was about to order his four pets to retreat and reformulate their strategy, he suddenly sensed a strange fluctuation coming from the corner of his eyes. He then heard a series of roars that sounded like dragons, but not dragons, snakes, but not snakes.
Roar!
On the ground where Alpha had fallen, a giant Crystal Skeleton Dragon started to take shape. Surrounding the Skeleton Dragon, black smoke coiled around its body like serpents. From a distance, it looked like a nine-headed dragon had been born.
“Is that Alpha? And Orochi?”
Feeling familiar psychic fluctuations from the Crystal Skeleton Dragon, Bai Qi finally believed that this dragon, bearing a striking resemblance to the Skeleton Giant Dragon, was indeed Alpha. Moreover, the long, snake-like black aura that coiled around the Crystal Skeleton Dragon was actually the shadow of Orochi formed by the Power of Death.
“So the Sword of Death isn’t a physical skill, it’s an undead summoning skill?” Looking at Orochi, who was obediently coiled around Alpha and charging at the Black Sky mech, Bai Qi felt a stirring in his heart but quickly suppressed it.
For a split second, he actually contemplated taking Alpha on a killing spree of ferocious beasts and beast soul warriors to supply the Sword of Death with summoning creatures.
He was sure that, unless there are restrictions on the Sword of Death itself, this method would absolutely be able to enhance Alpha’s combat power rapidly.
But in return, whether it’s the tribe or the Federation, everyone would view him as a thorn in their side.
In human history, humans and ferocious beasts had a few rare collaborations, and the reason was always the Undead Catastrophe.
After all, there is a fundamental difference between undead creatures and other life forms.
“It’s a good thing my dao heart is steadfast, otherwise, if I really did that, I would probably become a rat crossing the street.”
Bai Qi wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and turned his attention back to the battlefield.
Although he didn’t know when Alpha thought of it, after transforming into the Crystal Skeleton Dragon, his confrontation with the Black Sky mech was no longer as passive as before. There was even a trend of suppression in terms of strength.
The Orochi wasn’t just a phantom, either. It directly wrapped around the Black Sky mech, and its eight giant mouths kept biting the Black Sky mech.
“The Gravity Sword boosts strength, the sword blade enhances claw attacks, the Sword of Death breaks through defenses, and Orochi distracts?”
Watching Alpha, who fused the Sword of Death, Gravity Sword, and Wind Sword into his arm and continuously attacked the Black Sky mech, Bai Qi couldn’t help but admire.
Even after evolving to a high-grade lord, Alpha remained mostly silent, but his combat IQkept increasing. Even without Bai Qi’s commands, he could come up with some bizarre battle strategies.
“To have nurtured such an intelligent creature, no less than amazing! I’ve outdone myself!”
Bai Qi unabashedly complimented himself, then turned to the remaining three pets and said, “Now’s our chance, let’s attack together!”
Howl!!!
The courage of Alpha also stirred up the wolf instincts in Beta’s blood. With a high, lofty howl, the two-headed war wolf lunged again. This time, the war wolf completely abandoned fancy mechanical weapons and chose the most primitive melee attack.
At the same time, Delta, holding Gamma in its mouth, arrived around the Black Sky Mech, but didn’t attack the Black Sky Mech directly. Instead, it tossed Gamma high and rammed it hard.
Gamma splintered into countless tiny fragments. With Delta’s impulsive force, these tiny split bodies fell like bullets all over the body of the Black Sky Mech. Tiny, compact blood-sucking territories spread across the Mech immediately, wriggling everywhere.
After sending Gamma in, Delta ran to Husky’s side, bit a piece of Etherium Liquid Gold and swallowed it. The light of evolution emerged once again, and another Metal Giant Wolf appeared on the battlefield, attacking the Black Sky Mech as well.
For their first group battle, their coordination was impressive.
[Detection of Power of Death, switching combat mode.]
Facing such a suppressed situation, the Black Sky Mech was still completely unfazed. A slow-moving dark green round stone slowly emerged from the chest; the atmosphere in the field changed instantly.
Howl!!!
(This stone has a weird aura. I’m kind of scared!)
Gloppy gloppy….
(Gamma is uncomfortable. This energy is problematic…)
Crackle crackle!
(Let’s finish this quickly!)
The three pets quickly exchanged opinions, increasing their attack frequency, but as the dark green round stone appeared, a strange green flame emanated from the Black Sky Mech, stretching slowly across its body and even showing signs of spreading to Alpha and the others.
“Fallback!”
Looking at the strange green flame, Bai Qi immediately signaled the four pets to step back. Alpha and the other pets didn’t hesitate and distanced themselves at once.
After the four pets stepped back, the Black Sky Mech slowly rose. The parts broken by the four pets slowly started repairing after being covered by the green flame.
Mimetic metal? A life-type skill?
None of these seem relevant…
Looking at the suddenly menacing Black Sky Mech, Bai Qi shuddered.
Outside the Black and White Towers.
The heavily panting Li Xusheng was full of burn marks. He was staggering, looking like he could collapse at any moment. However, after a brief reprieve, Li Xusheng reported directly to Yi Yu, “Minister, the guardian here has a type of unseen green flame. Really creepy. I advise against reckless attempts.”
Upon hearing that, Yi Yu nodded and looked towards the Black and White Towers still flickering with runes, saying, “Wang Huai, you first aid Xusheng.” Wang Huai nodded, immediately summoned a healing plant pet to treat Li Xusheng’s injuries, glanced in the direction of the gate, and hesitated to speak. At this point, Li Xusheng too noticed the absence of Bai Qi and Bai Qiucha, and upon seeing the state of the Black and White Towers, he instantly figured it out. “Have they both gone in too?”
Wang Huai nodded, saying, “They came in later than you did, they should be out soon.”
Upon hearing this, Li Xusheng frowned. Although in case of danger, the protective mechanisms of the Black and White Towers would teleport them out, but the quaint green flame seemed to consume their life force, which could cause a severe loss of vitality even after coming out.
If he hadn’t controlled the blood flow to block the flame timely, and cut off the connection immediately, the flames might still appear along with him. “Minister, how about forcing them out? Otherwise…”
Li Xusheng started to speak but was interrupted by a glance from Yi Yu.
How to describe that look…
Chaotic, crazy….
All words seemed appropriate. Even for someone as resilient as Li Xusheng was taken aback by that look, and he was at a loss for words.
However, that look was fleeting. Yi Yu quickly returned to his normal self and laughed, “Don’t worry, the feedback from the Tarot Crow indicated that the operations were very smooth, and they obtained quite a lot. They will be alright.”
Upon hearing Yi Yu, Li Xusheng and others finally relaxed, but they were still a bit worried, and all eyes were focused on the gate.
Despite the short time, Bai Qi had fought along with them and was now considered a comrade. They absolutely didn’t want anything to happen to Bai Qi.