Chapter 614: The Path to Destruction – Fragment Star
After all, he was a Rank 95 Super Douluo, and his Martial Soul, Fragment Star Light, was an extremely rare and powerful one.
Its most defining characteristic was its spatial destruction ability, capable of breaking down anything it touched.
Even his soul core was space-attributed, further enhancing his mastery over spatial forces.
Xuanzi himself had been pursuing a second, space-attributed soul core, meaning he had gained some level of understanding of spatial forces.
However, his knowledge paled in comparison to that of Fragment Star Douluo.
Fragment Star Douluo hesitated for a moment, then nodded firmly.
"Alright!"
No matter what Kong Deming said, the reality remained they were all trapped within the silver barrier.
If they wanted to escape, they had no choice but to cooperate, or else they would perish here.
Although his earlier attacks had failed, as an expert in spatial forces, Fragment Star Douluo could clearly sense that this barrier was fundamentally linked to space itself.
He took a deep breath, activating his eighth black soul ring, pressing his hands together before slowly spreading them apart.
Instantly, a small purple vortex formed between his palms.
Even a mere glance at it gave off an overwhelming sense of being pulled into a black hole, as if reality itself was being devoured.
Brilliant purple starlight surged across his body, wrapping him in a dreamlike radiance, making it seem as if he were draped in a translucent purple veil.
Gritting his teeth, he released several purple vortexes, which rapidly expanded and began tearing through the silver light of the barrier.
Even the air itself seemed to collapse around them.
Jagged spatial cracks flickered into existence, dangerous and volatile.
At that moment, the incoming soul cannon fire and soul ray attacks from outside were suddenly absorbed by the vortexes.
Rather than exploding on impact, the attacks were dragged into the void and shredded into nothingness.
As time passed, the vortexes continued to grow, exuding an increasingly ominous presence.
Kong Deming raised an eyebrow in mild surprise.
This was the first time he had encountered a Super Douluo with such an ability.
Indeed, Xuanzi had been correct the Silver Moon Divine Barrier was both empowered and endangered by spatial forces.
If an enemy possessed enough mastery over space, they stood a real chance of breaking free.
However…
Kong Deming was no ordinary foe.
As a Rank 98 Super Douluo, and a Tenth-Level Soul Engineer, his raw power and mastery of soul tools far exceeded Fragment Star Douluo's.
If his opponent were an Ultimate Douluo, then perhaps he would have been in trouble.
Between fighting Dragon God Douluo Long Xiaoyao or facing an Ultimate Douluo version of Fragment Star, he would choose Long Xiaoyao without hesitation.
But this wasn't the case.
Fragment Star was only Rank 95 and against a Tenth-Level Soul Engineer, that difference was fatal.
Kong Deming poured even more soul power into the barrier.
In an instant, the Silver Moon Divine Barrier expanded, and a flood of silver energy surged forth like a tidal wave, crashing against the purple vortexes.
The moment silver light touched the space-rending vortexes, a sharp, grating noise echoed "Crack! Crack! Crack!"
The spatial cracks resisted momentarily, but the silver energy continued to press forward, unstoppable.
Very soon, the vortexes began to unravel, their structure collapsing unnaturally.
Fragment Star Douluo's face turned pale with shock.
"Xuanzi! Help me!" he roared.
Xuanzi had been channeling his own spatial energy, attempting to force open a gap in the barrier.
Thanks to Fragment Star's efforts, Xuanzi's burden had been significantly reduced.
But now, seeing Fragment Star struggling, his expression darkened.
Just as he was about to act, the silver radiance abruptly intensified, completely dismantling the purple vortexes before engulfing Fragment Star Douluo himself.
"No! Quickly, save Fragment Star! If he dies, we'll never escape this barrier!" Xuanzi bellowed.
With a low hum, his seventh soul ring flared Martial Soul True Body!
In an instant, Xuanzi transformed into a massive beast, his towering form covered in yellow light, his horns curving menacingly, and his eyes glimmering with power.
His entire form exuded raw, primal force, amplifying his combat ability significantly.
The other Super Douluo and Title Douluo also activated their Martial Soul True Bodies, launching a coordinated assault against the silver radiance.
However…
Their attacks never landed.
Every strike was absorbed into the void, vanishing without a trace, as if an invisible abyss swallowed them whole.
Though physically close to Fragment Star, he now felt a million miles away, separated by an insurmountable chasm.
Fragment Star was struggling.
The silver light continued to erode his body, and even when he fully activated his martial soul, he could barely maintain his protective starlight barrier.
If this continued, he would be completely annihilated.
"So this… is the power of a Tenth-Level Soul Engineer…?"
A sense of despair gripped him.
Kong Deming's calm voice echoed through the barrier.
"I heard Xuanzi call you Fragment Star. That must be your Title Douluo name."
"Your martial soul is fascinating. Even I have never encountered one quite like it."
"You have great potential. If you surrender now and join the Sun Moon Empire, I will spare your life and help you grow stronger."
Kong Deming was genuinely impressed.
A space-rending martial soul like this could be an invaluable asset.
If he joined the Sun Moon Empire, and if Huo Yuhao could impose some restrictions on him, he could become an indispensable force in their ranks.
Surrender meant survival and power.
Resisting meant death.
The choice was clear.
But Fragment Star Douluo clenched his teeth.
"I… will never surrender!"
His voice was filled with conviction.
"I am a Star Luo Empire Guardian, bestowed this position by the previous emperor. I was raised and nurtured by the imperial family, given the resources to reach this level of power."
"I will not betray my empire! I will not betray my people!"
His gaze hardened, his resolve unwavering.
"Everyone, move aside!"
Suddenly, a brilliant purple flame ignited over his body.
His life force surged out uncontrollably, burning away like a torrential flood.
His soul core surfaced cracks forming across its surface, as if it were on the verge of shattering.
Unlike those who burned their Life Flames to gain temporary strength, Fragment Star had no intention of fighting to survive.
He had already chosen death.
A loud crack echoed.
His body collapsed inward, condensing into a single, pulsating purple star-like core.
And then
Everything erupted in a blinding explosion of light.
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