Besides the disappearance of the Rift Creatures, the sight that truly terrified them was the massive, dozens-of-meters wide chasm that stretched out ahead, disappearing into the distance.
The ground was torn open, a gaping wound that stretched as far as the eye could see.
It looked like a colossal fissure caused by an earthquake, bottomless and terrifying.
It felt as if the Star God had extended a finger, lightly scratching across the surface of the planet, leaving an indelible mark.
“Gulp~!”
Cocolia, Bronya, Gepard, and the Silvermane Guards all stared blankly, involuntarily swallowing.
They were unsure if it was excitement or fear, their bodies trembling slightly, hearts pounding in their throats.
They couldn't help it. The power Chen Xu displayed had shattered their entire worldview. It was beyond anything they had ever experienced since the day they were born.
The Rift Creatures they considered ferocious beasts, the ones that had driven them to the brink of despair, were as fragile as infants in his presence!
The sturdy Belobog had undergone an unprecedented change in its landscape due to this single strike.
This was a power no human could ever possess!
Only a God!
Or a Divine Envoy, could have such power!!!
……
“So…so powerful!”
March 7th was the first to recover, her gaze fixed on Chen Xu.
She covered her mouth with both hands, unable to believe what she saw.
Admittedly, the time the Astral Express crew had known Chen Xu wasn't long.
But at least they were friends now, fellow travelers.
They knew Chen Xu was powerful, but surely not this powerful!
He was playing possum, and playing it big time!
Dan Heng silently glanced at Chen Xu, remaining relatively calm. He had the same thought as before: anyone who could refuse becoming a Star God was practically a Star God themselves.
“How… how could this be?”
Cocolia felt her body go weak and nearly fell backward.
Thankfully, Bronya was behind her and gently supported her.
Cocolia turned to her daughter, noticing the complex emotions in her eyes. Only then did she realize how incredibly wrong she was.
Compared to embracing the Star Core and creating a better tomorrow for Belobog, these outsiders truly seemed to have the power to remove it, solving all of Belobog's problems.
In that instant, Cocolia felt a touch of irony.
If they really wanted to destroy them, with this kind of power, what could they do? It would take just one strike, and Belobog would be reduced to ashes!
Thinking about this, Cocolia and Bronya, almost simultaneously, shifted their gaze towards Chen Xu. There was a mix of awe and admiration in their eyes.
This was the true power that could save Belobog!
“What are you all looking at?”
“Scared?”
“Ahem, sorry, I was holding back. I thought a little bit of power would be enough. Who knew those Rift Creatures would be so fragile?”
Chen Xu turned to the petrified group, his lips twitching.
He wasn't exaggerating. As a Legendary Wolf-type weapon on par with the Skyward Atlas, the Weather Forecast Device, and the Wolf堡 spaceship, the Shadow Kirin Blade, naturally, Chen Xu wanted to test its ultimate power.
Unfortunately, he found that the more he held it, the greater his power surged, the stronger the weapon's potential became. It felt like it was endless.
He had no choice but to give up this idea for now, fearing he would cleave Jarilo-VI in half. However, he hadn't expected such a little bit of power to produce such a devastating result.
“Wh… what?! ”
Upon hearing this, the Astral Express crew, including Cocolia and the others, were shocked again.
Their eyes widened, their brains shutting down, frozen in place.
They couldn't believe their ears.
What did they just hear?
That blow, the one they just saw, wasn't even at full strength? He only used a tiny bit of his power? That caused this scene?
They couldn't even imagine what it would be like if Chen Xu used all his power.
With one strike, wouldn't the entire planet turn to dust?
Even Dan Heng, who was always calm, couldn't help but feel his eyes twitch.
In his previous life, as the Bright Dragon Lord of Luofu, he was one of the Cloud Five Warriors, alongside Luofu's Chief Strategist, Jing Yuan.
He knew the power Jing Yuan, as a Divine Envoy wielding the Emperor's Bow, could unleash at his peak. Of course, Jing Yuan's strength didn't lie solely in combat power, but even so, according to Chen Xu, there was a huge gap between their power levels. Even compared to his previous life, they might not be on the same level.
This was someone who transcended the Divine Envoy, a being who was infinitely close to a Star God!
“Ahem… Chen… Xu-ge? Maybe hold back a little from now on, I'm scared you might pierce the planet!”
March 7th cleared her throat, even her address changed. It seemed that every time she was challenged by a new level of power, her respect would increase involuntarily. This, however, was temporary. It wouldn't be long before she called him by his name again.
“Okay!”
Chen Xu nodded seriously, looking at the stunned Cocolia and the others, tilting his head.
“Okay, let's go! Stop dawdling!”
Cocolia, regaining her senses, nodded with a conflicted expression.
She no longer had the composure and calmness she previously displayed, and no longer looked down on Chen Xu and the others. To say she was lost in thought was an understatement. She was wavering, unsure if she should continue embracing the Star Core.
At that moment, the subtle murmurings filled her ears once more.
“Alright! Let's go!”
A moment later, Cocolia regained her cold gaze, taking the lead and marching forward.
……
Belobog, Lower District, 磐岩镇.
“Hurry! Bring in the injured!”
“Place them on the beds!”
“Himeko, go get me some gauze. I need to stop their bleeding first.”
At this moment, at Melissa's clinic, seven or eight wounded people were being carried in, moaning in pain.
Melissa didn't hesitate, examining them efficiently.
“Old Witch! You have to save my dad! Please!”
“I beg you!”
Hook, with tears in his eyes, looked at his unconscious father lying on the ground. His big, adorable eyes were filled with tears, making anyone’s heart ache just looking at him.
“Don’t worry, little Hook, I will try my best. Go help Himeko, we're short-handed now.”
Melissa nodded firmly, wiping away Hook's tears and gently comforting him. Just now, the entire lower district experienced a strong earthquake for some unknown reason. Unfortunately, some residents who were mining in dangerous areas were shaken off the cliffs and injured, leading to this scene.