Star Iron: I, who forged my own armor by hand, ascended to the cycle of reincarnation.

At this moment, Chen Jie felt as if he were in a furnace. His skin inside the armor was burning red, and his throat was so dry and painful that he couldn't even cry out.

"Feel the spirit and vitality of this land, discard all distractions, communicate with it, and receive its help."

Slowly, Chen Jie's skin suddenly changed from red to white, returning to its normal color, as if everything that had just happened was an illusion.

A faint consciousness was sensed by the dust and calamity; it existed beneath this earth, it pleaded, it grieved, it perished.

"This is Grammer, a planet on the verge of extinction due to a global locust plague."

I will do everything I can to help you.

He was a human being, even if he was forced into this position. He had been to the capital of Grammer, where the common people's fear and anxiety over the insect plague contrasted sharply with the nobles' carefree and carefree lives.

Ordinary people chant false slogans, risking everything to uphold those false vows until the population dwindles.

The only true reality is protecting our homeland.

The education he received in his previous life ensured that everyone inherited the will of that great leader and the unwavering, fearless spirit of protecting those who had sacrificed themselves for him—something etched into their very bones.

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Grammer's treatment of ordinary people as less than human, his suppression of all information and his use of them as tools in his power struggles, infuriated him.

On the ground, shimmering white light surged into Chen Jie's body, merging with the flames on the surface of the Flame Dragon Armor like a catalytic agent, before erupting into an even more explosive brilliance.

At that moment, a red beam of light pierced through the heavens and the earth, as if it were a bridge connecting the two worlds.

Dust Tribulation never aspired to be a great saint, but given the choice between waiting for death like a coward and fighting to the very end like a hero, he would definitely choose the latter.

Life requires struggle, and only through struggle can we achieve stability.

"Flame Dragon Armor, upgraded to Blazing Dragon Emperor!"

A resounding dragon's roar echoed within the pillar of light, crushing countless True Stinger Insects that remained on Grammer. Only the one protected at the very back—a colossal True Stinger Insect exceeding the size of a mountain—was crushed.

At this moment, inside a crowded hall, as everyone watched the red pillar of light shooting into the sky, a hearty, aged laugh rang out.

"Through his own efforts, he became a master of fire armor who surpassed himself."

The figure seated on the golden throne stroked his white beard and nodded almost imperceptibly.

Grammer seemed to freeze in that moment. A figure slowly emerged from the pillar of light, accompanied by a dragon's roar. The armor was still the same Flame Dragon Armor, but the figure's appearance had undergone a complete transformation.

The pillar of light and the dragon's roar began to dissipate. Chen Jie glanced at the Molten Knights charging towards the giant True Stinging Insect before turning his gaze to the sky.

There, a true daphnia queen, the size of half a planet, is approaching Grammer; it is the source of all this.

It is also the key to Grammer's demise in the original storyline.

Chapter 14 Fire Element Manifestation

A Molten Knight hovered beside Dustfall, holding a Firefly.

"Is this evolution? Reproduction doesn't have this power. Was that dragon's roar just now from that [Immortal] who has long since vanished without a trace?"

"Could it be that the power of the Light and Shadow Armor originates from that unclaimed destiny?"

Chen Jie shook his head slightly, then looked at Liu Ying, who was covered in crimson, and gently stroked her cheek. His eyes, hidden beneath his armor, held a tenderness.

"Teacher, I'm entrusting this child to you. I haven't taught her anything, nor can I teach her anything more, because Grammer is filled with injustice."

"Injustice to everyone"

"The scorched-earth policy has rendered much of Grammer's surface uninhabitable for humans, and Grammer's remaining resources are insufficient to support extraterrestrial colonization."

Lire fell silent upon hearing this, knowing what his disciple meant by "this person"—it included the homunculus.

"Teacher, this is the last time I will say goodbye to you. Just now, Grammer was pleading with me, begging me to help it find release."

"Gramer has no future because of the insect swarm."

"This is the global locust plague, the culprit that has brought eternal slumber to all living beings on Earth."

Suddenly, Liu Ying slightly opened her eyes, which had been closed, and reached out to grasp the hand that was stroking her.

"Creator, take me with you, I don't want to be alone, I don't want to lose you."

Chen Jie's eyes flickered slightly. He gently removed Liu Ying's hand, placed it on her chest, and then stroked her forehead.

"The effects of the anti-entropy medication are beginning to take their main course. Listen to me, Firefly, you're about to have a dream that feels incredibly real, but it will be a nightmare, and you must win."

"You will definitely get through that nightmare; the gift I'm giving you will help you."

Goodbye, Firefly. I look forward to seeing you again when you wake up.

Dust Calamity's voice was gentle, like a spring breeze. Flowing Firefly closed her eyes in struggle; her body temperature was steadily rising.

This is the effect of the anti-entropy drug—a drug that works on DNA. Normal humans simply cannot withstand this level of drug; injection and disintegration are impossible. However, as a genetically engineered human, Liu Ying has a chance.

Yes, there is a chance, because that medicine is only a semi-finished product, and time is of the essence.

"Teacher understands. You can take care of that giant stinging insect on Grammer. At least we've been trying, and those guys are getting restless. We're getting old, but things are only getting busier, hehehe."

As he finished speaking, Lirei's voice became hoarse, and Dust, hidden within his armor, revealed a carefree smile.

A red meteor rose from the ground, accompanied by a crimson fire dragon, shooting straight into the sky before disappearing from sight.

in the universe

The resounding dragon roar, like a spotlight, drew the attention of all living beings in the area.

"Huh? A dragon's roar? Aren't the remnants of the [Immortal] on those ships? Aha hasn't heard it in ages."

"I never expected to see insectoids fighting swarms and even a dragon stage performance. Ah, I'm really in a good position!"

"The battle between the Immortals and the Propagation! This is so much fun!"

A clown mask, hidden in the far reaches of space, watched this scene and let out a piercing laugh, but the laughter gradually became somewhat eerie.

"If it's not [immortality], then what is it?"

Sky Front

Upon arriving at the true front line, Dustfall realized just how outrageous the "great victory" reports circulating in Grammer were.

Countless severed limbs and broken molten knights formed a clearly defined isolation zone.

The Zerg swarm, carrying the queen, broke through the isolation zone, while the Molten Knights fought desperately on this side, pushing the battle line ever further outwards.

Ignoring all the true stinging insects, Chen Jie's gaze was fixed on the mother insect behind him.

"Blazing Blade"

Twisting the knob, a light sticker flew out, and after the Flame Dragon Armor was upgraded, the appearance of the Flame Blade also changed, becoming even cooler, and its entire body was radiating rising flames.

The fiery red meteor hurtled straight toward the mother insect. Any true stinging insects that tried to stop it melted instantly upon contact, like ice cream hitting the sun, without even a chance to explode.

The Dust Calamity easily reached the mother insect, and the True Stinging Insects, instead of stopping it, continued their charge towards the Molten Knight.

At this moment, generals face generals, and soldiers face soldiers.

The mother beetle closely resembles a mutated rhinoceros beetle, differing only in size and abilities.

The vast expanse stretched as far as the eye could see; before the mother insect, even the calamity seemed as insignificant as a speck of dust.

Having just transformed, one must immediately face such an enemy. To say one is not afraid would be a mistake; only by confronting one's own inner self can one become truly powerful.

The mother insect's ferocious mandibles began to clamp shut, and a layer of pale red energy began to condense.

Dust Calamity, hidden within the armor, took a deep breath, slowly bringing his hands together in a "meditation mudra," then extending his left palm outwards.

"Abhaya Mudra"

The mother insect in front of him paused for a few seconds, and as time continued to flow, Chen Jie could see the confusion in her eyes.

He suddenly turned the knob at his waist, and a light sticker, level with the mother insect, appeared out of thin air.

"Fire Element - Flame Dragon Fist!"

A resounding dragon roar rang out again. When Dust Calamity appeared from the other side at lightning speed through the light, it had already transformed into a huge fire dragon whose size was no less than that of the mother insect!

"Ang~"

The fiery dragon slammed straight into the mother insect's mouthparts, forcibly shoving back the condensed energy. A dazzling burst of fire erupted in space, accompanied by the painful roars of the insects.

This is the ability to materialize the Five Elements, an ability that should have been exclusive to the Emperor Armor. However, after the Dust Tribulation upgraded the Flame Dragon Armor to the Explosive Flame Dragon Emperor, it could also materialize the Five Elements.

The flames that followed the explosion of the Fiery Dragon radiated outwards, melting away a large number of True Stinging Insects and thus reducing the pressure on the Molten Knight.

"The Giant True Stinger is quite large, but its mobility is basically that of a sitting duck. Its attack capabilities include a ranged attack that takes some time to execute, and the rest are probably just strength and resilience."

"If it were the size of a planet, its combat power would undergo another transformation, reaching a level comparable to a planet-destroying force. In that case, it would likely devour the entire planet, but that's highly improbable."

Watching the mother insect slowly turn around, Chen Jie noticed that her mouthparts and surrounding armor were melting, making her even more ferocious and terrifying.

"Fire Element - Demon-Slaying Slash!"

A massive Demon-Sealing and Light-Slaying Scroll appeared on the mother insect's back. "Now you have no way to dodge."

Seemingly sensing the danger, a layer of eerie purple liquid coated the mother insect's body, making a "glug-glug-glug" sound.

The liquid began to glow, growing brighter and brighter, while at that moment, Chen Jie, gripping the Fiery Blade, pierced through the Demon-Sealing Slash from top to bottom.

"cut!"

The enormous flaming blade, formed from fire elemental energy, slashed fiercely at the mother insect.

Chapter 15: Dharma, Heaven and Earth

The fire-elemental blade slashed at the back of the mother insect, whose entire body was covered in a dark purple liquid. Instantly, the flames shattered, and the dark purple liquid splattered everywhere.

The Fire Element Demon-Sealing Slash left a clear wound on the mother insect's back. The power of the Fire Element clung to the wound like a maggot, and continued to burn.

But anything touched by the splashed liquid, whether it was an inanimate meteorite or a living insect, was instantly decomposed and disappeared.

Watching the liquid that had broken down the true stinging insect continue flying into the distance, only disappearing after being blocked time and time again.

Witnessing this scene, Chen Jie became wary. "Has the giant True Stinging Insect, having grown to this level, evolved its defensive and counter-attack methods to this extent?"

"If I continue in this state, it will be difficult to kill this queen. If I don't deal with the queen soon, the splattering liquid will destroy Grammer prematurely."

"Even this entire galaxy might not be spared from suffering!"

After the Flame Dragon Armor is upgraded, its new abilities are not limited to manifesting fire. It also possesses another ability that was unique to the Emperor Armor before the upgrade.