Bai Ye’s body sank downwards for a bit, but he held his ground!
After enduring the automaton’s attack, Bai Ye’s steel wings on his back immediately split apart.
Twelve metal blades flew forward, straight towards the automaton.
Then…
Bang, bang, bang…
The twelve blades repeatedly struck the automaton’s chest, forcing its massive body to retreat.
As the automaton retreated, Bai Ye flickered and escaped from its giant palm, then unleashed a punch forward.
“Phoenix!” Bai Ye shouted, “Phoenix Flame!”
The air suddenly grew scorching hot.
Rollicking waves of heat rolled up all around, and the surrounding grass turned yellow from the intense heat.
Then…
Bai Ye threw his punch!
A colossal pillar of fire surged forward, striking the automaton’s chest fiercely. The flames then continuously spread, engulfing the automaton.
Bai Ye clenched his hand and said, “Flame Burst!”
Rumble, rumble, rumble…
Explosions sounded continuously, enveloping the automaton’s body in a chain reaction. Giant fireballs exploded amidst the booming sounds, instantly swallowing the automaton.
With a bang!
The colossal automaton fell backward, crashing heavily onto the ground.
Bai Ye immediately extended his hand and formed a sword seal!
“Seven-Colored Sword Qi!”
Black mud bubbles surged from Bai Ye’s body, detaching themselves and shooting towards the sky. They quickly condensed into the form of flying swords.
Hum, hum…
Crisp sword hums echoed through the heavens and earth, and then seven streaks of sword qi descended from the sky.
Explosive roars erupted, and the surrounding ground shattered under the impact of the sword qi. Dust clouds billowed up, scattering in the air.
Moments later, as the dust gradually dissipated, the automaton was already cut into pieces by the sword qi, completely unable to operate any longer.
Bai Ye’s gaze swept past the automaton and looked ahead. The blond man had already vanished.
However…
Bai Ye mused it didn’t matter. Killing him or not was inconsequential; Bai Ye was too lazy to pursue him, as long as he didn't impede his mission.
Moreover, this commotion made Bai Ye even more certain that the place where the light pillar appeared was likely where the ancient giant resided. Otherwise, why would they send people to intercept him in this direction?
However, this also implied that this path would not be easy.
As Bai Ye pondered, he quickly ran past the remains of the automaton, heading towards the direction of the light pillar.
As expected, not long after, at the intersection ahead, two massive automatons stood tall.
When Bai Ye approached within fifty meters, red light flickered in the eyes of both automatons, and their colossal bodies began to move.
Light Flow Energy Cannon!
Without hesitation, Bai Ye slid open the metal plates on his shoulders. The Light Flow Energy Cannon then rose, rapidly accumulating energy.
When the two automatons approached within twenty meters, the Light Flow Energy Cannon suddenly fired.
A golden beam shot forward, landing in the center of the two automatons, and then…
Rumble!
A thunderous explosion sounded, and a giant fireball erupted between the two automatons.
Waves of air pressure pushed them, causing the two automatons to stagger, almost falling to the side.
Bai Ye did not stop, continuing to advance. The Light Flow Energy Cannon recharged, and fired immediately.
Rumble!
Another explosion resounded. The two automatons didn’t even have a chance to regain their balance before being blasted away by the secondary explosion.
Simultaneously…
Bai Ye produced two talismans.
“Flying Rock Technique!”
As the talismans burned in Bai Ye’s hands, the ground around the two automatons shattered. Immediately, pieces of rock flew up, hovered in the air for a moment, and then smashed down fiercely.
Bang, bang, bang…
Rocks continuously pounded, until the two automatons were smashed into smithereens.
However, after smashing the two automatons, Bai Ye did not immediately move forward.
Too slow!
Bai Ye looked up at the location of the light pillar, at least two to three thousand meters away. If nothing unexpected happened, there would be automatons intercepting him all the way.
Moreover, there might be experts like that blond man as well.
At the same time, although the mission had no time limit, this kind of hidden mission was very complicated.
Just like in the Demon Country, there was no time limit then either, but in reality, the time Rimuru arrived was the time limit, and it ended up eliminating one-third of the chosen ones.
Therefore, whether there was a time limit this time, Bai Ye felt it was uncertain.
“Then I can only cheat!” Bai Ye took a deep breath and said, “Supersonic Movement!”
The cooldown period was long past. As mechanical whirring sounds came from within his powered armor, thrusters ejected from Bai Ye’s back, spewing blue flames. Bai Ye quickly turned into an afterimage, charging forward.
Soon, two automatons appeared again, but as the red light in their eyes lit up, an afterimage suddenly weaved through the gap between the two automatons.
By the time the two robots fully engaged, Bai Ye was long gone.
A moment later, as Bai Ye sprinted across a patch of grass…
The ground suddenly trembled, and then large cracks continuously appeared.
Bai Ye leaped up abruptly, using the bulging rocks to instantly clear this area.
After Bai Ye moved away, an automaton emerged from the gaping fissures, looking around blankly.
No target!
Bai Ye used his fastest speed to break through the defenses before the automatons could intercept him!
Then…
Bai Ye saw an altar.
The altar was trapezoidal, wide at the bottom and narrow at the top, covered in moss and various vines. In the center was a white staircase leading to the altar's summit.
And the dazzling light pillar emanated from the top of the altar.
Bai Ye immediately ran upwards. He had climbed about halfway up the stairs when he paused slightly.
There were traces of battle in that area, with leafless swords stuck all around. And amidst the scattered swords, a man lay there, bearing obvious signs of combat.
“Kai’s Father?” Bai Ye quickly stepped forward, helping Kai up. “Someone could injure you this badly?”
Kai’s eyes fluttered open, and he suddenly grabbed Bai Ye’s shoulder. “Never mind me, go stop those guys. They’re about to activate the ancient automaton giant.”
Bai Ye looked up at the light pillar above, confirming he had found the right place.
At this moment, Kai pushed Bai Ye, urging him, “Hurry!”
Bai Ye nodded, releasing Kai. “Take care of yourself!”
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