Chapter 494: Annihilation!
As the women conversed, a sudden alarm blared throughout the ship. The vessel, which had been moving at high speed, came to an abrupt stop.
"What's going on?" Ning Rongrong frowned.
A voice came through the communication channel.
"…Two divine envoys have suddenly appeared ahead, blocking our path."
"Divine envoys? Hasn't this continent been without god level powerhouses for many years?" Ning Rongrong was surprised.
"It seems these two envoys must be under Tang San's command," Zhu Zhuqing deduced.
Outside the ship, before the towering behemoth of a vessel, two comparatively tiny figures stood in its path, their auras exuding immense power. Around each of them loomed a massive, towering phantom one a colossal azure dragon, the other a mighty Titan Giant Ape.
The two figures stood with hostility.
The ship, however, did not immediately attack. Instead, through its broadcasting system, a calm inquiry was issued:
『Unidentified individuals blocking our path, state your intentions.』
The Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python exchanged glances. Finally, the Azure Bull Python spoke.
"You people from the other continent your actions have crossed the line!"
"Leave immediately! The Douluo Continent is not a place you can invade!" he declared righteously.
On the surface, they appeared calm, but inwardly, they were feeling uneasy.
Before arriving, they hadn't taken human soul tools seriously at all. But now, standing before this massive vessel, they could distinctly feel its presence, a hidden danger lurking beneath its metallic frame.
What did this mean?
It meant this ship was fully capable of killing them.
Had the soul tool technology of that other world advanced this far?
Hadn't humanity's soul tool knowledge been lost ages ago? How had that world developed it into something so powerful that it could threaten gods?
Terrifying.
The Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python now fully understood why Tang San had instructed them to use all their power to eliminate these intruders.
Initially, as divine envoys, they hadn't planned on wasting words with mortals and were prepared to wipe out the ship with a single strike. But after sensing the true danger it posed, they decided to negotiate first.
Because the weak have no right to reason.
Had they attacked on sight, the ship's defensive retaliation system would have activated, instantly killing them both on the spot.
The ship's weaponry might struggle against a third level god, but for mere divine envoys, it was child's play.
『We of the Douluo Continent have always valued peace. However, your high ranking officials stole our classified archives. As a result, we have dispatched a fleet to retrieve them.』
『If you return the stolen archives in full and compensate us accordingly, we are willing to let this matter rest. Otherwise, we will not hesitate to use force to uphold justice!』
A stern, resolute voice resounded from the ship.
Upon hearing that this entire invasion stemmed from something as trivial as stolen books, the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python were momentarily stunned.
At the same time, they secretly cursed those responsible for the theft.
Did they seriously have to be so reckless?
Now, thanks to those fools, these powerful people had come knocking.
Even so, despite knowing their side was at fault, admitting it was out of the question.
After all, they were gods high above mere mortals!
How could they possibly bow their heads?
With a single glance at each other, they both came to a decision.
This won't end peacefully.
Better to strike first!
Sharing a long established battle instinct, both launched simultaneous attacks.
"ROAR!!"
The Titan Giant Ape hurled a fist forward, its hundred meter tall phantom materializing into reality. The enormous fist descended like a falling mountain, its terrifying force rippling through space, carrying a sky shattering momentum.
At the same time, the Azure Bull Python was not to be outdone. The gigantic dragon phantom behind him solidified, opening its maw to unleash a magnificent breath attack, its sheer power surpassing even the Titan Giant Ape's strike in visual intensity.
Yet
Despite their overwhelming assaults, the colossal ship remained motionless.
It did not evade.
It did not retaliate.
It simply stood still, as though completely unbothered by their attacks.
BANG!
Space trembled.
Rippling shockwaves dispersed the clouds, leaving behind a vast, crystal clear sky.
"…What?!"
The Azure Bull Python's pupils contracted in disbelief.
"No way!"
The Titan Giant Ape cried out, his jaw hanging open in utter shock.
For before them
The ship was completely unscathed.
Not a scratch.
Not even a ripple.
A transparent, spherical shield had materialized around the vessel, blocking their attacks entirely.
The power of their divine strikes attacks capable of tearing through space itself had been effortlessly deflected.
The energy they had unleashed was completely neutralized and scattered harmlessly into the distance.
The two gods locked eyes, each seeing the same thing in the other's gaze:
Terror.
And
The desire to retreat.
They had underestimated the soul tool technology of this other world.
Their opponents were far stronger than they had imagined.
Even when we attack together, we can't even break their shield?!
It was terrifying.
It was unbelievable.
How did humanity's soul tools become this strong?
How are we supposed to fight this?!
For the first time, they truly understood why the Divine Realm had always suppressed the development of soul tools.
Because
If these weapons were allowed to advance unchecked,
even gods would be powerless.
The ship's soul tool technology filled them with a deep, primal fear.
『Unprovoked attack detected.』
『Confirmed as hostile.』
『Initiating counterattack.』
The mechanical voice echoed.
The Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python watched in horror as the ship's hull warped and shifted revealing dozens of black cannon barrels.
From each barrel, a radiant glow began to gather.
The light distorted the very fabric of space.
And just by looking at it, they knew
These weapons could kill them.
"RUN!!"
The Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python fled immediately.
They weren't fools.
Staying to fight would mean instant death.
Better to retreat now.
But
Did Ning Rongrong and the others really plan to let them escape?
Attack and run?
Where's the fun in that?
『Locking onto targets.』
『…Spatial positioning confirmed.』
『…Long range strike initiated.』
Inside the ship, the crew swiftly carried out their commands.
At that moment
Thousands of kilometers away
Just as the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python thought they had escaped, a sudden, bone chilling sensation ran down their spines.
Their bodies froze.
Their instincts screamed.
Their fur stood on end.
Death was coming.
(End of Chapter)
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