The liches were in utter despair. Though their hearts were tied to their planet and they feared no death in principle, their instincts screamed only one word:
Run!
The ferocious tigers before them were absolutely not opponents they could contend with. Their only chance of survival lay in fleeing.
While this was happening on one side, on the other side, the roc clan led by Kunpeng had made their move. Though it had appeared earlier as if they had been driven back, in reality, they had been following Bai Ze's orders and feigned retreat only after setting up their traps and connecting their conduits.
Now, with many liches sacrificed and defensive forces severely weakened, Kunpeng didn't hesitate. After replenishing their space elixirs, the roc clan launched a counterattack, catching the liches off guard!
Meanwhile, the situation involving the meteor swarm was even more extraordinary. The station's power system had been sabotaged, and due to the resulting energy shortages, the station became unstable even without the meteor swarm's intervention. Numerous defense systems failed, triggering massive self-destruction events that left onlookers external creators included stunned.
At this point, no one dared to utter a word against Bai Ze. It was obvious to any discerning observer that this student had directly targeted the station's power system, causing its tremors and self-destruction. Destroying the power system meant the space station would collapse on its own!
For creators managing second- or third-tier planets, eliminating tens of thousands of liches would usually require a heavy cost. Yet, this single student had accomplished it with minimal losses. Such a feat was undoubtedly a major achievement!
If successful, it would surely earn nationwide recognition and commendation!
"I never would've thought the liches' space station would be defeated by a mere student."
"Yeah… I mean, do you think we might end this mission without even lifting a finger? Haha… ha…"
The creators exchanged awkward laughs, their faces tinged with embarrassment. Bai Ze's flawless execution of his plan left these so-called powerful creators looking utterly incompetent. They could only watch as Bai Ze crushed the liches while they remained helpless.
As they spoke, the space station began to plummet. The lich chieftain on the top floor noticed the situation and fell into a panic.
"Useless! All of you are useless!"
"Is this how you serve the Lich God? Get out of my way!"
The chieftain stepped forward, melting the staff in its hands. In an instant, a familiar scene unfolded. The remaining 3,000 liches inside the station were disassembled into countless particles, becoming nourishment for the chieftain.
As it devoured this energy, its body grew larger and more powerful, evolving once again into its "Lich Titan" form.
With immense speed and power, it launched itself into the air, shattering the iron plates beneath its feet. Without hesitation, it raised its fists and aimed to crush Bai Ze's biological forces.
The two species looked up, ready to fight, only to see a dark shadow block their view. It was none other than the perfectly evolved Sword-Shield Taotie!
The Taotie swung its body, and the mystical shield on its left side rapidly expanded to block the attack.
The Lich Titan's iron fists struck the shield heavily, unleashing a clash of energy so intense it sent shockwaves rippling into the distance.
But the titan quickly regained its footing, flipping through the air to create some distance. Glancing at its fist, it noticed scorched marks and the smell of burning flesh.
"Burning abilities… how terrifying…"
The Lich Titan's bloodshot eyes widened in shock.
Yet the Sword-Shield Taotie gave it no chance to recover. With a low roar, it flapped its wings, and the golden sword on its right side shot forward, tracing a radiant arc through the air.
The sword gleamed like a starburst, spinning like a fiery tornado, and closed in on the titan. The Lich Titan swung its iron fists in defense but left a gap in its movements. Seizing the opportunity, the Taotie severed its arm cleanly.
"Ahhh!"
The Lich Titan screamed in agony, collapsing to its knees. Its blood-filled eyes gazed at the Taotie in a haze of disbelief.
Still defiant, it clutched its bleeding stump and struggled to stand. Summoning its remaining strength, it raised its remaining arm, condensing a mass of volatile, dark energy in its palm.
Behind them, the space station continued its explosive disintegration. Smoke and fire filled the starry expanse as chaos engulfed the battlefield.
Knowing time was running out, the Sword-Shield Taotie decided to end things. It ascended higher, and from the circular ring on its back, dazzling light points began to appear, twinkling like stars.
As the lights filled the ring, forming a rainbow of brilliant colors, the ring detached from the Taotie's back and floated in front of it.
The sword and shield also returned to their positions, merging into the center of the ring to form a new, unified shape.
Under Bai Ze's watchful gaze along with countless other creators observing from afar seven-colored radiance poured into the sword-shield structure, infusing it with pure, concentrated energy.
To the amazement of all, a translucent, crystalline silhouette appeared behind the Taotie. Its body shimmered like glass, emitting radiant, multicolored light.
The figure clasped its hands together and flapped its massive wings. At that moment, the energy gathered in the ring surged downward.
The Lich Titan, having prepared its own devastating attack fueled by the essence of countless liches, unleashed its chaotic, unstable energy blast.
Two supreme forces collided both the strongest strikes of these two apex creatures.
The impact sent waves of destructive energy rippling across the battlefield, leaving widespread devastation in their wake.
At this critical juncture, whether it was the creators watching the livestream or Ouyan, the first to discover the liches, everyone held their breath, their hearts racing uncontrollably.
Bai Ze's Taotie, now evolved to a commander-class being comparable to a Hyper Zetton, would not lose in this clash.
As the battlefield settled, the Sword-Shield Taotie launched its final, full-powered assault.
With a deafening roar that shook the stars, the Taotie unleashed a brilliant, meteor-like beam of light, overwhelming the Lich Titan's chaotic energy and pushing through it step by step.
Finally, the attack shattered the Lich Titan's defenses and struck it down with an earth-shattering explosion.
Steel plates were pierced, iron walls shredded, and everything in the beam's path was obliterated in an instant.
At the center of the radiant wave, the Lich Titan took the hit head-on. When the Taotie ceased its assault, the titan's chest had been completely pierced through.
Its eyes rolled back, its mouth hung open, and hot steam escaped its gaping maw.
It was dead completely and utterly dead.
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