An hour later, Cocolia and Bronya returned.
"Sorry to keep you all waiting."
"Now I will lead you all to the location of the Star Core. I hope you will not hold grudges and help us in Belobog to overcome this crisis."
As she spoke, a smile appeared on Cocolia's face.
"No problem!"
Dan Heng nodded and raised his hand.
Chen Xu remained silent.
But his eyes were filled with confusion as he looked at Bronya.
Her mood seemed off.
It was a stark contrast to the energetic Duck earlier.
Was it because he had intervened?
And taught her a lesson?
"Alright, please follow me!"
Cocolia said, taking a step forward.
She led the way, and everyone followed.
"Hey! Chen Xu, did you notice that the girl named Bronya is a little off?"
On the way, March 7th, with his head peeking out, sidled up to Fang Yuan.
"Yeah, I noticed."
"What's wrong?"
Chen Xu turned around and asked.
"Nothing really? It just feels off. How to put it, it’s like going to your favorite restaurant, and they suddenly changed chefs."
"Because you can't get the taste you like, so you're sad!"
March 7th scratched his head and gave an analogy.
"Yeah!"
"The analogy is good, don't use it again."
Chen Xu twitched his mouth and rolled his eyes at March 7th.
"Alright?"
March 7th pouted and stopped talking.
Soon, they reached the front line – the Iron Guard Restricted Zone.
At this time, Gepard was stationed on the defensive line with the soldiers.
"Grand Guardian!"
The Silvermane Iron Guards, upon seeing Cocolia, immediately stood up with solemn expressions.
"Hmm! You've all worked hard. These are the guests from another world who have come to help Belobog eliminate the Star Core disaster!"
"Gepard, prepare to open the restricted zone gate."
"We're going into the restricted zone."
Cocolia nodded at everyone and then ordered.
"This... Grand Guardian, recently there have been more Riftworld rifts. Outside the restricted zone, monsters are like a tide, it's too dangerous if you go out."
Gepard was startled upon hearing the order.
You see, not only was the Grand Guardian present.
Even Commander Bronya was here.
If something happened.
Belobog would suffer a heavy blow.
"Gepard, trust these outsiders, execute the order!"
Cocolia ignored Gepard's advice.
She gave the order again.
"Yes!"
Gepard didn't dare hesitate.
He immediately gathered his troops, leading everyone to a massive iron gate.
Just looking at it.
You knew how heavy this gate was.
"Once the restricted zone is opened, the monsters on the other side will pour out, like a tide, endless."
"Guardian, Commander, and the guests from the outside world!"
"All we can do is try to hold back the enemy, buy you some time. Once you leave the defense line, we won't be able to help you anymore."
Gepard stepped forward, speaking to everyone with a serious tone.
He knew he couldn't persuade them.
As a soldier, all he could do was obey orders.
Do his best!
But Cocolia, on the other hand, smiled slightly.
As if she had already anticipated.
The sight of these outsiders seeing the Riftworld creatures would scare them out of their wits.
"Buy time?"
"No need! Once you open the iron gate, you just need to step back. Leave the rest to me."
At this time, Chen Xu's voice suddenly rang out.
Everyone looked up.
They saw that Chen Xu had slowly walked to the front.
On his wrist.
A mechanical device appeared at some point.
"Click! ~"
With a flick of his wrist, a bright orange long blade.
Appeared in his hand.
It shone with dazzling light.
It was Shadowblade, 4th Form, Soaring Qilin Blade!
"Is this Mr. Chen Xu's new weapon?"
The members of the Astral Express, a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes.
After all, it was a staff last time?
Now, he’s changing his attack style again?
"Open it!"
Chen Xu glanced at Gepard and said.
"Yes!"
After receiving a nod from Cocolia, Gepard.
Immediately instructed the Silvermane Iron Guards.
"Creak! ~"
With the sound of a gate creaking open, the view outside came into view.
The first thing they saw was a ruin.
Filled with a sense of decay.
Amidst these ruins, Riftworld creatures, like ants, were tightly packed together.
Just a quick glance, there were at least a thousand of them!!!
Definitely a blessing for people with trypophobia.
Some of them resembled humanoid forms, wielding swords and blades.
Some floated in mid-air.
And some were like crows, flapping their wings.
At the same time, there were many
"S-ha!"
The Riftworld creatures, the moment they heard the sound, all turned their heads in unison, looking towards the iron gate.
They didn't have eyes, but they still looked like they were staring at something.
"Ah?…So! Many!"
Seeing this scene, March 7th let out a cry of surprise.
His heart almost stopped, and his scalp tingled.
Yes, they have traveled to other worlds!
But they haven't seen so many Riftworld creatures before!
"S-ha!"
In an instant, the Riftworld creatures, like hungry wolves.
They charged towards the gate.
Their momentum was terrifying, unconsciously instilling fear in everyone's hearts.
"Fall back!"
Chen Xu said and took a step forward, shielding everyone behind him.
"Shadowblade, Soaring Qilin Blade!"
Then. She raised her hand to the sky.
In the blink of an eye, a dazzling light erupted from the Qilin Blade.
Shooting straight into the sky.
And in a mere breath's time.
The length of the blade was already hundreds of meters.
It was incredibly dazzling!
And it radiated terrifying energy!
But even so...
It continued to grow, seemingly without end.
"Whoa! Whoa! This… this… is that a laser sword? So cool!"
The moment the blade of light appeared, March 7th's eyes lit up.
He shouted loudly.
He was about to be stunned by the awesomely cool blade.
Of course, Xing Mei's state was not much better.
She was equally stunned.
Frozen in place, speechless.
Only Dan Heng, his expression still calm, seemed lost in thought.
"This… what is this?"
Of course, compared to the Astral Express crew.
Whether it was Cocolia, Bronya, Gepard, or those Silvermane Iron Guards, the horror in their eyes had completely overflowed.
Their hearts were pounding wildly, almost leaping out of their throats.
Especially at such close range.
The might emanating from the blade above made them feel a sense of despair.
As if under this weapon.
They had completely abandoned the thought of running away!
And in the blink of an eye, the dazzling beam of light was already hundreds of feet tall.
It was about to pierce the sky.
The brilliant orange light shone across Belobog's sky!!!