Chapter 177: The True Battlefield
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Bochang did not give any specific orders to Qingque.
The reason was straightforward.
Even without Bochang's instruction, Qingque would undoubtedly stay close to Bailu for protection, serving as their ranged mahjong specialist. Currently, she was still drawing tiles...
There was no need to worry about her.
However, Serval required closer attention.
Compared to Stelle, March 7th, and others, her strength fell slightly short.
Dealing with minor enemies wasn't much of a concern.
But facing even moderately powerful foes posed significant danger to Serval's life.
With Welt Yang and the colossal dragon Bailu controlling the battlefield, they managed to stabilize the chaotic situation, preventing it from spiraling further out of control.
Based on the performance of the imposter Tingyun before them, Welt Yang suspected that she was likely one of Destruction's Emanators, though he couldn't determine which...
She also showed no intention of introducing herself.
"As long as we stall this imposter, once General Luofu arrives, she won't stand a chance." Welt Yang's thoughts echoed loudly in his mind.
Just as the fake Tingyun aimed to bury Bochang and others here, Welt Yang had no intention of letting her escape either.
Having a Lord Ravager lurking within Luofu Immortal Continent was far too dangerous; it needed to be neutralized swiftly.
No wonder the Stellaron Hunters warned...
Without the Astral Express's support, Luofu Immortal Continent would have suffered immense casualties.
The Monarch, renowned across the entire universe, possessed unparalleled strength. If not for the presence of Giant Dragon Bailu and Dan Heng, Welt Yang likely wouldn't have entertained the idea of merely stalling their adversary.
Instead, they sought opportunities to make their escape.
Dan Heng, Bochang, and Stelle charged towards the false Tingyun.
"Go!" shouted Bochang, slightly slower tDan Heng Heng and Stelle.
Without hesitation...
He aimed his Vow Spear at the false Tingyun and forcefully hurled it forth.
The gleaming spear tip streaked towards the enemy.
False Tingyun did not passively await her fate; instead, a smirk appeared on her lips as she declared, "Just a futile resistance from a swarm of ants. Let me dispatch Bailu first, then deal with you."
As she observed the young dragon girl transformed into a colossal dragon,
a hint of greed flickered in False Tingyun's eyes. She had been biding her time specifically due to Bochang and Bailu.
Otherwise, she would have activated the Tree of Foundation last night.
Of course...
There were other factors that forced False Tingyun to delay her plans, partly triggered by the actions of Bochang and his allies.
These events were also triggered by the chain reactions set off by Bochang and his allies.
A seductive blue figure swiftly approached.
The azure spear, resembling a shooting star, was effortlessly evaded. It circled around and continued towards Fake Tingyun, but its speed couldn't keep up.
In a single instant, Fake Tingyun repelled both Dan Heng and Stelle, then appeared instantly before Bochang as if teleporting.
Noticing the incoming Bigshot's attack,
Bochang, well-prepared, fearlessly unleashed his new technique:
Dragon Talisman - Second Rated Power!
At close range, he released countless burning red lotuses, creating a mesmerizing spectacle infused with the aura of Destruction.
"Boom!"
Fake Tingyun became engulfed by the red lotuses, transforming into a raging inferno, a colossal ball of flames.
The surrounding space distorted due to the intense heat.
Realizing his opponent might be an Emanator, Bochang didn't expect his attacks to inflict significant damage.
However...
At the very least, he successfully blocked the incoming Bigshot attack from reaching him.
The surging red lotuses halted the fake Tingyun, preventing any further advance, while Bochang seized the opportunity to retreat and prepare for the enemy's next assault.
Honestly, Bochang's ability to hold off the fake Tingyun was greatly aided by Welt Yang and the colossal dragon Bailu.
On the surface, it appeared as a three-way battle between Bochang, Stelle, Dan Heng, and the false Tingyun.
In reality...
the true battlefield was up in the sky.
The azure hurricane relentlessly attacked Welt Yang and his creations—the numerous pseudo-black holes.
The colossal Dragon Bailu's hollow water sphere confined the battle area, preventing the hurricane from affecting the surroundings and summoning countless purple thunderbolts to clash with the azure storm.
Endless intertwined purple and azure dragons, biting and tearing at each other relentlessly.
The combat was extraordinarily fierce.
While passionately engaging with the false Tingyun, Dragon Bailu also used its currents to safely transport nearby Xianzhou residents away, ensuring their protection.
After all...
The kilometer-wide hollow water sphere covered several streets of the Exalting Sanctum, trapping numerous Xianzhou inhabitants beneath its shadow.
In the aerial battlefield,
Bochang and his allies were completely outmatched.
The pure energy clashes escalated the danger to new heights.
False Tingyun displayed remarkable multitasking abilities: while confronting Welt-Yang and Dragon Bailu, they effortlessly repelled attacks from Dan Heng and Stelle. This showcased the immense strength of their opponent.
Their power disparity was evident.
Bochang could only hope to delay his opponent, lacking any confidence in causing significant harm.
"Unless I unleash my full-strength attack..."
Whether it's Dragon Blast or Red Lotus, Bochang can temporarily enhance their potency without limits.
The level of destruction solely depends on the extent of his stamina reserves.
However, under these circumstances,
betting everything at once would be highly irrational.
In fact, even the previous blast from Bochang wasn't weak by any means.
Earlier, such an expenditure of stamina would have been considered his maximum effort.
But now, with a physique forty-eight times stronger than before, he barely felt the strain.
The fiercely burning fireball arrived swiftly and dissipated just as quickly.
A gale surrounding Fake Tingyun rapidly dispersed the flames, extinguishing them entirely.
"How is this possible... You actually...managed to harm me..." The false Tingyun stood frozen, staring dumbfounded at his own body. His once-perfect physique was now marred with burn marks from the flames.
Much of his sleek hair had also turned charred, resembling a cat rescued from a fire scene.
As the Emanator of Destruction - Lord Ravager, even if this body was hastily crafted, it should never have been so easily damaged by someone he considered mere vermin under Phantylia's stringent defense.
If anyone could inflict wounds, it would be expected to be Welt Yang or perhaps the dragon Bailu, not Bochang...
Yet here was the undeniable truth: Bochang's Fire Lotus had breached Phantylia's wind wall defense.
Seeing the disheveled state of the imposter Tingyun, even Bochang was somewhat taken aback. However, he quickly realized the reason behind it.
The combination of "Envoy of Justice" and "Big sister Slayer," delivering dual critical hits.
These skills amplified Bochang's damage significantly when facing older, villainous women...
resulting in explosive harm.
Even if an Emanator dared to directly withstand Bochang's attacks, they would inevitably suffer injuries.
Moreover, Phantylia wasn't particularly strong among Emanators, and this physical form wasn't meticulously crafted either.
"Thinking about it... could my full-power attack potentially kill her?" Bochang mused, his curiosity piqued. Unable to resist, he interrupted the system for the first time in a while, "When combining Envoy of Justice and Big sister Slayer... exactly how much does my damage increase?"
[Critical hits multiply your damage by x2. With both active, it becomes x4, so the damage you inflicted on her just now was quadrupled.]