CHAPTER 362: CHAPTER 362: 1 SHOT!

The situation of the Qiong Family can only be described as a trapped beast.

A common man without guilt, yet in possession of a treasure, is still guilty.

The vast resources of the Qiong Family aside, just the Forbidden Armament and the Legendary Ship alone are enough to make countless people envious.

Moreover, the Legendary Ship cannot exert its combat power.

Once Qiong Jiu’s Blood Qi is exhausted, the entire Qiong Family will face a great catastrophe.

No one can withstand that Flame Giant, even just a projection.

The situation has already reached this point.

Qiong Jiu’s arm and shoulder continuously shattered into ice crystals, then rapidly healed.

This signified that she was having difficulty holding on.

"This giant is nothing more than an unconscious tool possessed by the Demon. Even if it’s strong, if we attack together, there might still be a slim chance of survival.

Rather than sitting here waiting for death, we might as well fight to the end!"

A clan elder stood up and said sternly.

Everyone else was worried.

Though he spoke so.

By merely looking at Qiong Jiu’s situation, it was clear the disparity in strength was too great.

Going up there, they might very well be a hindrance.

Seeing the flames evaporating the ice crystals bit by bit, everyone’s hearts gradually sank.

The ice layer covering Qiong Jiu’s body grew thinner and thinner.

She furrowed her eyebrows and let out a slow sigh.

Just as she was about to give it her all to preserve a trace of the Qiong Family’s bloodline, a fierce wave suddenly rose in the distance.

A dark blue beam shot out at a speed undetectable to the naked eye.

By the time everyone reacted.

A terrifying wound had already been pierced through the chest of the horrible Flame Giant.

A strong wind rushed into the wound, penetrating the body and blowing out a sky full of sparks.

Crash...

The sky seemed to ignite with fireworks.

The giant’s body disintegrated into glowing red dust, maintaining its previous posture, dissipating from the head down...

The terrifying heat and flames vanished.

Everyone watched this scene and couldn’t react entirely for a moment.

It wasn’t until the giant’s phantom was completely gone that they were filled with the joy of unexpected survival.

"That beam, it was definitely an attack only the Legendary Ship could unleash!"

"We’re saved, we’re actually okay, I thought I was going to die." The younger members of the Qiong Family cheered.

Even the clan elders in the Qiong Family’s main courtyard, though experienced in life and death, couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief, their sweat already dampening their collars.

Now they just wanted to know.

Who exactly took action?

That shot looked like it came from the Legendary Ship.

But could it be Baiyu, the one who could control the Legendary Ship...

Instinctively, everyone found it hard to believe.

But the next second.

The ground suddenly started shaking, as if a prehistoric beast was about to break free.

In the back mountain of the Qiong Family.

In the large lake specially constructed for docking the Legendary Ship, a towering column of water rose, swirling into tornado-like water dragons.

A cold, massive steel monster emerged from it.

On the wide deck of the Legendary Ship, there was a small black dot that the crowd instantly recognized as Baiyu with their sharp eyes.

When did he run to the Legendary Ship?

Faces were marked with large question marks.

"Pack up your things and prepare to relocate immediately.

I’ve already confirmed with the Empire that the situation in Zenith City is dire; let’s ensure the survival of vital forces.

Right now, staying is a dead end.

Abandon any trivial matters at will."

Qiong Jiu’s objective was very clear.

The Qiong Family could do the most to preserve their vital forces and protect the Legendary Ship, which was the greatest help to the overall situation.

Fortunately.

Now Baiyu had finally arrived.

...

On the deck.

To Meng Siyu, it seemed like she was meeting an entirely different man.

"Hey, hey... how many more tricks do you have up your sleeve?"

She couldn’t suppress her curiosity.

Now, in Meng Siyu’s eyes, Baiyu seemed enveloped in a mysterious aura, giving off an unfathomable impression.

The shot just now almost scared Meng Siyu to death on the spot.

"None left."

Baiyu shrugged, then took a white Medicinal Pill from his pocket and swallowed it.

Meng Siyu watched him suspiciously, not believing his words at all.

I’m not a fool, Meng Siyu thought.

"People from the Qiong Family should be coming up; go meet them. The patrol robots on the ship will guide you. They also know the structure of the Legendary Ship."

Baiyu instructed.

Meng Siyu nodded and left the deck swiftly.

Once she was gone.

A green figure appeared beside Baiyu.

Green hair, green eyes.

Erza!

Her appearance and aura hadn’t changed at all; she was still the small green-haired girl, wearing shorts and a shirt, exposing her bare, fair legs.

Seeing Baiyu swallow the pill, Erza’s eyes flickered, and she showed a thoughtful expression:

"How much did your Pollution Level increase with that attack just now?"

"Not much, only ten points, but connecting to your Spirit felt almost like it was about to explode. I heard many muttering voices, but luckily, this level is within an acceptable range."

Baiyu held the Heart of the Dance in his hand.

This was the control hub of the Legendary Ship, and only he could use it.

Many commands.

Had to be controlled through the Heart of the Dance.

Just now, Baiyu used the Heart of the Dance to launch that strike. Erza, the Ship Spirit’s own power, was limited; what was strong was the ship’s immense force.

And that strike.

Not only consumed the ship’s energy but also drained Baiyu’s Blood Qi.

His entire Blood Qi was almost drained at the moment of firing.

Even with the recovery ability of the Ice Skin Jade Bone Skill, Baiyu couldn’t withstand it for a time.

It even drained some of his Life Force.

Luckily, there was a good stock of Longevity Pills to replenish the consumed Life Force.

Next time the Legendary Ship attacks.

One must be cautious, extremely cautious to avoid such a situation again.

However.

There is a noteworthy positive news.

Some low-level mutterings and pollution became nearly ineffective on Baiyu once he advanced to a Fanatical Scholar, causing him no negative effects.

It seems.

The Fanatical Scholar has greatly increased his resistance to mystical and forbidden forces.

"This is just the beginning; the situation outside is dire. It’s uncertain if we can transfer safely." Baiyu recalled the giant under the waters of Zenith City.

Compared to the Corpse Giant.

The monster Baiyu referred to as the Sea Giant had far greater destructive power and terror.

"These giants should all be controlled by alien races; why can they control such creatures?

How much do you know about the giants?"

Baiyu tilted his head and looked at Erza.

The small girl shook her head, floating in the air: "Giants are the most mysterious, seemingly extinct on the continent and belong to the rulers of the ancient mythological era, possessing control over nature’s forces. But the giants now should be alchemical beings."

Baiyu recalled a poem from his journal and the scenes he witnessed while completing the Nightmare Task.

There should be much to explore here.

But for now.

It’s crucial to get through this hurdle first.

"Baiyu, the people of the Qiong Family are all here, waiting for you in the Main Hall."

The small girl raised her head and said.