Supreme Electromagnetic Tyrant
Chapter 661 - 412: The Power of the Stars_2

Chapter 661: Chapter 412: The Power of the Stars_2

"What Alien Species?"

"Silicon Phase Change Armor and the Strength of the Stars," Quigang extended two fingers, "You can only choose one out of these two Star-falling Species."

Ji Xinghuo immediately became interested.

He was familiar with the first "Silicon Phase Change Armor", which was the advanced Ability of the Silicon Giant race, "Silicon Crystal Armor".

This was a very powerful defense Ability, providing dual protection against physical and energy damage, especially excelling in physical defense. Silicon Phase Change Armor utilized the principle of phase-change materials to absorb kinetic impacts and energy and then release it, causing damage to the enemy in return.

The layer of crystal-cast armor on Quigang’s body was Silicon Phase Change Armor.

In the recent battle, he had endured the attacks of the Halo Fighter multiple times without injury, thanks to this Silicon Phase Change Armor.

As for "Strength of the Stars", Ji Xinghuo had never heard of it.

"What is the Strength of the Stars?"

Quigang looked somewhat surprised, "You really don’t know?"

Ji Xinghuo shook his head.

Quigang gave him a meaningful look, "Strength of the Stars is the best Power Element Ability. It can increase your strength, and as long as your body can withstand it, there is no upper limit to the boost from the Strength of the Stars."

As he spoke, he stamped his right foot.

Boom!

The ground shook violently, as a pure force transmitted outwards, leaving a footprint more than one meter deep and causing countless pebbles within hundreds of meters to jump.

"This is the power of the Strength of the Stars!" Quigang was extremely confident in his own strength, and raising the large hammer in his hand, he proudly said, "Without the Strength of the Stars, I couldn’t even swing the Purple Crystal Gravity Hammer."

"I want them both," Ji Xinghuo said.

Quigang immediately shook his head, "I told you, you can only choose one." There was a hint of smugness on his face.

Ji Xinghuo understood at once.

This was Quigang’s negotiating tactic, using the Star-falling Species as bait, turning the tables to make Ji Xinghuo the one in need.

"Then I’ll take the Strength of the Stars," Ji Xinghuo made his choice, but in his heart, he was also very interested in the Silicon Phase Change Armor. Even if he couldn’t use it himself, he could still try giving it to family, friends, and Qing Hong.

If Quigang was unwilling to trade now, he would find another way later.

"Okay."

Quigang was a bit surprised that Ji Xinghuo gave up the Silicon Phase Change Armor so quickly, not being manipulated by him.

Ji Xinghuo added, "Apart from the Earth Devouring Worm, all other Alien Species belong to me."

"Take them all if you want," Quigang nodded.

"The Earth Devouring Worm will be in my possession until you obtain the Strength of the Stars, then come exchange with me," of course, Ji Xinghuo would not be foolish enough to give the Alien Species first, relying on someone else’s credit and ending up at a loss.

Unexpectedly, Quigang had no objections, just snorted, "I never go back on my word."

Ji Xinghuo remained noncommittal.

Perhaps Quigang was that kind of person, but Ji Xinghuo couldn’t fully trust him.

Promises from anyone were worth nothing; only what one could decide for oneself truly counted.

"Where is the Earth Devouring Worm?" After the discussion, Quigang couldn’t wait to ask.

Ji Xinghuo pointed southward.

"Lead the way."

Quigang burrowed into the ground and moved quickly underground. For him, traveling beneath the surface was much easier and more secure than flying.

Ji Xinghuo turned into a wisp of ghostlight, slipping into the shadows.

He didn’t completely conceal his presence, appearing every few kilometers to ensure that Quigang could follow.

The Earth Devouring Worm wasn’t far away, dragging its injured body underground at a slow pace, only about two hundred kilometers away. The main issue was it went deep into the crust and then stopped moving, absorbing energy to recover from its wounds.

Soon, Ji Xinghuo stopped.

Surrounding them was an unremarkable wasteland. He looked at the ground beneath his feet, clearly sensing that Qing Hong was right below, but both his Electromagnetic Induction and Dark Perspective failed to reveal the Earth Devouring Worm; it was completely blocked.

The crust of Black Ring Star was much thicker than Earth’s, averaging over 30 kilometers.

The deeper the crust, the higher the temperature and pressure.

In theory, with the Earth Devouring Worm’s abilities, one could move freely within the crust, even reaching the mantle. But the body couldn’t withstand that kind of terrifying pressure, even if the Ability greatly reduced most of it, it still far exceeded the limit of endurance.

At this moment, the Earth Devouring Worm was about 12 kilometers beneath the surface; this was the deepest it could linger for extended periods.

Quigang rose from beneath the ground, "Is it down there?"

Ji Xinghuo nodded.

"Depth: 17 dragon distances."

Dragon distance is a unit of measurement used by the True Dragon Dynasty, initially referring to the distance a newborn juvenile True Dragon could glide with a single flap of its wings. It was later strictly defined, with 1 dragon distance being approximately equivalent to 709 meters on Earth.

All Mutants and Races living within the True Dragon Dynasty were familiar with this unit of measurement and used it frequently.

"So deep!" Quigang’s expression turned grave, "With my strength, at a depth of 17 dragon distances in the crust, I can last less than half a Star Time."

"I’ll be responsible for positioning you, and you’ll drive it to the surface," Ji Xinghuo said, "Once it’s on the ground, with my cover in battle, we can kill it quickly if we strike together. As for how to drive it out, that’s your responsibility."

Cooperating with Quigang meant that it was his job to solve this problem.

"Let me think."

Quigang thought for a few minutes, then slightly nodded, seemingly having come up with a plan and feeling confident about it.

He threw a finely polished crystal to Ji Xinghuo.

"Guide me."

Quigang sank into the ground.

Ji Xinghuo immediately figured out how to use the crystal, similar to an Audio-Visual Bracelet, allowing him to synchronize his perceptions with Quigang within a short range to direct him to the Earth Devouring Worm’s location.

Quigang quickly descended deeper into the crust, soon exceeding the range of perception.

Under Ji Xinghuo’s guidance, he approached Qing Hong’s location silently and slowed down.

A few minutes later.

There were changes sensed from Qing Hong’s location, very intense, Quigang had made his move.

Ji Xinghuo faintly heard vibrations from underground and felt changes in gravity beneath his feet, but he did not know the specifics of the situation, and Qing Hong could not see the battle outside from within the Earth Devouring Worm.

Shortly after the battle began, Quigang gained the upper hand, seemingly controlling the Earth Devouring Worm and making it rise to the surface.

However, the ascent was slow.

In the meantime, the Earth Devouring Worm struggled and fought back frantically, attempting to escape several times. Quigang, guided by Ji Xinghuo, chased after it and suppressed it once again, drawing closer to the surface.

"Luckily the Earth Devouring Worm was severely injured and hadn’t recovered yet, otherwise Quigang would have had a hard time controlling it."

Ji Xinghuo’s spirits lifted.

For a full half-hour, the vibrations from underground grew more intense and closer, with gravity fluctuating wildly, then weakening. The Gravity Field within a kilometer turned very chaotic until, with a boom, a colossal creature was thrust out of the ground.

Only a small portion of the Earth Devouring Worm’s body had recovered. It was bound by an invisible gravity, struggling in vain to writhe free.

The silicon Giant Quigang lifted his arms high, his muscles bulging.

He held the Earth Devouring Worm, weighing over three thousand tons, slowly emerging from the ground, then planted his feet firmly and let out a loud cry, his Gravity Field bursting out with full force.

"I’m on it!"

Ji Xinghuo waved his hand, unleashing the Lightless Dark Domain to obscure the sky, leaving enough space inside so as not to affect Quigang’s vision.

At the same time, a Dark Energy Vortex Field appeared midair, sucking up the Earth Devouring Worm.

This greatly relieved Quigang’s burden.

The Earth Devouring Worm was swiftly pulled out completely from the ground, its connection with the earth severed.

Quigang raised a hand and, in a moment, reversed the direction of gravity to repulsion, pulling against the Earth Devouring Worm’s gravity control, suspending it midair, neither rising nor falling.

Ji Xinghuo’s body transformed into a black wave. Liquid black fire enveloped the Earth Devouring Worm, eroding its Crystal Armor and flesh. Once unable to draw energy from the earth, the Earth Devouring Worm’s strength plummeted, unable to withstand the "Cold Flame Wave’s" impact.

The Earth Devouring Worm let out painful roars but couldn’t break free.

Its cries grew weaker and weaker.

The Crystal Armor was completely eroded away. Qing Hong took the chance to escape from the Earth Devouring Worm’s body, merging into Ji Xinghuo’s torrent, while the Earth Devouring Worm’s body corroded ever smaller until finally, it was only four or five meters long, slowly becoming motionless.

The torrent receded, and Ji Xinghuo instantly transformed into the silicon Giant, lifting a simulated Purple Crystal Gravity Hammer and smashing it down.

With a loud thud,

The Earth Devouring Worm’s remains exploded into a plasma, splashing onto Ji Xinghuo.

He fished out an oddly shaped organ with his left hand amidst the mist of gray-white plasma, and an interface popped up in his vision.

[Alien Species: Lord of the Crust]

[Grade: Star Fall]

[Fusion Success Rate: 63%, 71%, 16%]

[Upgradeable: Yes]

Ji Xinghuo hovered midair, looking at the Alien Species in his hand, the very Lord of the Crust!

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