Damn it, something's wrong with the gacha I got.

A heavy, muffled thud exploded, scattering shards of ice.

The baseball bat did not hit the Mother of Illusion's true form, but was firmly blocked by a layer of dark blue ice, several feet thick, that seemed to solidify out of thin air at the last second.

Ice shards flew like shotgun pellets, grazing Xingmei's cheeks and leaving fine white marks, while the monster's twisted body remained motionless behind the ice, the red light at the heart of the storm seemingly radiating a cold mockery.

"It can manipulate ice and snow very quickly!" Dan Heng's calm voice cut in, and the tip of the Cloud-Striking Spear was already flashing with a blue light.

"Then let's all attack together and break its turtle shell!"

Chen Bai fixed his gaze on the node where the Mother of Illusion's energy flowed and decisively shouted.

"Received!" Natasha's calm reply came from behind her.

The heavy weapon she carried on her shoulder was fully charged, and a stream of dark purple energy rapidly converged at the muzzle, compressing a destructive force.

"Try this!"

Without much hesitation, she pulled the trigger, and a thick beam of energy tore through the cold air, carrying a deep hum, and blasted straight at the lower limb joints of the Mother of Illusion, which was serving as a support point!

Almost at the same moment, Dan Heng moved.

His figure moved like a long-awaited azure dragon, suddenly appearing. The Cloud-Striking Spear wasn't a straight thrust, but rather a sharp arc during his advance, the swirling wind around the spear emitting a piercing whistle, maximizing both speed and penetrating power. His target wasn't the ice barrier, but the same spot Natasha's artillery was aimed at—a point-to-area attack!

The Mother of Illusion seemed to sense the threat of the combined attack, and more ice frantically grew and thickened in front of her, attempting to build an absolute defense.

However, Natasha's energy blast slammed into the ice, causing a violent explosion and melting!

Immediately following, Dan Heng's gun was already at the ready.

"break!"

His cold shout and the sharp whistle of the gun tip tearing through the air merged into one, the sharp force of the wind concentrated in one point, precisely piercing the weak spot in the ice layer that had been weakened by the artillery fire and had not yet had time to rebuild!

Snap! Boom!

A series of deafening crashes erupted.

The seemingly insurmountable thick ice barrier in front of the Mother of Illusion, under the tacit combined attack, was like a shattered glass dome, instantly disintegrating into countless flying ice crystal powders!

For the first time, the monster's massive body leaned back slightly from the aftershocks of the attack. The red light at the core of the storm flashed intensely, emitting a sharp hiss filled with pain and rage.

"Humans are always weak and foolish, always overestimating their own abilities. Let me bestow upon you despair!"

With a wave of her hand, the Guardian's spear behind her transformed into several, instantly striking towards the source of the bloodlust.

Before Xing could react, he was hit and sent flying, landing flat on his back.

"Ouch, my butt~"

The others were also using their own methods to defend against the ice spear attacks.

Chapter 37 The God of Earth and Wood has appeared!

Xing got up and rubbed her bottom; the blow had hurt her terribly.

Even if she is a Star Core Spirit, her buttocks aren't made of iron.

Moreover, it's astonishing that someone of their own kind would act so ruthlessly.

However, the Mother of Illusion was taken aback.

What's going on?

Its attack just now should have easily pierced through this creature that exudes the same aura as it.

How come...

"Damn it, you stinking star core, don't you know why you're so eager to fight each other?! Take this from my old star!"

Xing was somewhat annoyed, picked up the baseball bat from the ground, and charged at it again.

The Mother of Illusion waved one hand: "Icy Judgment!"

The next moment, countless ice spears materialized from the void, raining down on the enemy like a storm.

Chen Bai's face turned pale, and he quickly used the Meow Meow Stick to turn these ice cats into ice sculptures of cats of different sizes.

Although Chen Bai turned these ice spears into cute ice sculptures, he couldn't stop their falling attacks; even if they hit him, it would still hurt.

"March, activate the shield quickly!" he shouted hurriedly to March 7.

"Oh, here it comes!"

March 7th hurriedly used the power of destiny to cast an ice shield on Xing Sui_.

Whoosh whoosh, crackle crackle~

The cat ice sculpture and the ice shield collided violently, producing a continuous sound that lasted for more than ten seconds before stopping.

"Thank you, Miss March 7th."

Natasha thanked March 7th.

“No need for cuteness, it’s what we should do,” March 7th replied.

"Hmph! A death throes!"

The Mother of Illusion continued to unleash ice spears, but the stars would not allow it to succeed again.

She charged forward, smashing the gleaming ice spears one by one with her baseball bat imbued with the power of [Destruction], all the while taunting her enemies:

"Hahaha, didn't you eat? Your ice spear is just as ridiculous as you, and you call yourself a Star Core? You're a disgrace to us Star Cores!"

The Star Core Mother of Illusion trembled with cold, her eyes flashing with a fierce light.

If looks could kill, it would have torn the star to pieces long ago.

"Since that's the case... then I'll finish you off with one move!"

As the Star Core Mother of Illusion's voice turned cold, a violent surge of icy energy erupted around her, and the energy of the Illusory Number rapidly gathered within her body.

"The prelude to creation!"

Before long, it rose high into the air, and a huge meteor was gradually condensing in the sky above, radiating chaotic and destructive light.

"We can't stop this thing!" March 7 exclaimed in surprise as he looked at the meteor in the sky.

Dan Heng's expression was solemn as he said to Xing Su, "It's gathering power. If that thing comes crashing down, it'll be a problem. Interrupt it!"

The others received the order and were about to make their move when suddenly, numerous Rift Monsters appeared out of nowhere and attacked Dan Heng and the others.

Damn it!

Dan Heng cursed under his breath, forced to deal with the attacking monsters from the Rift Realm.

It seems these monsters are trying to stop them from interrupting the Star Core Mother of Illusion's power-building, thereby buying time.

"Danheng, cover me! I'll break it with the watermelon knife!"

Chen Bai first used the Meow Meow Stick to turn the attacking monsters into cats. These monsters seemed to have learned to be smarter and no longer attacked in groups. Instead, they attacked from both sides, preventing him from turning all the enemies into cats at once.

Now, he could only use Dan Heng as cover, and he prepared to use the watermelon knife to interrupt the Mother of Illusion's power-gathering rhythm.

"it is good!"

Without a second thought, Dan Heng took immediate action.

He first used his spear to take down a large swarm of moths, then ran to Chen Bai's side to cover him.

Taking advantage of this opening, Chen Bai switched his weapon to the 100% Watermelon Knife and then swiftly slashed at the Star Core - Mother of Illusion.

The next second, Star Core Mother of Illusion, who was charging up her ultimate move, suddenly trembled, and the power she was gathering was forced to stop.

An invisible force propelled the meteorite, which could be condensed in a short time, directly to Chen Bai's front, causing him to kneel on one knee and catch the watermelon knife with both hands.

This bizarre scene stunned everyone except the train crew.

What's going on?

But Chen Bai wasn't in the mood to let them stand there watching any longer, so he shouted at them:

"What are you waiting for? Attack now!"

He can temporarily suppress the Mother of Illusion's actions with the watermelon knife. If he lets go, it will definitely attack Chen Bai immediately.

"I'm here!"

Xing was the first to respond, charging towards the Mother of Illusion with the Destruction Bat in hand.

The Star Core Mother of Falsehood was enraged, but her movements were restricted at this moment, and the stars attacked her again.

It can only draw upon unsuppressed power, with a mere thought.

An ice spear was rapidly condensed and shot towards Xing at an incredible speed.

*Pfft!*

The ice spear pierced through Xing in an instant. She looked down at her chest where it had been pierced, wanting to say something, but her consciousness gradually faded away.

"star!"

The fishy-smelling vinegar-soaked rice cake fell from mid-air, eliciting gasps of surprise.

Chen Bai was also furious. He was about to use the opportunity of being in a state of suppression to save his star, but a sudden change occurred.

A tremendous energy was emanating from Xing's body, isolating all external forces.

"This is the power of [Storage]!"

Dan Heng's eyes widened instantly.

At this moment, Xing's consciousness was pulled into the narrow space of fate. She witnessed Cocolia's past and the will of the guardians of all generations stored in the Guardian's Spear, which was guiding her step by step toward the Guardian's Spear that was emitting flames.

As she pulled out the scorching heat of the Protection Spear, a tremendous roar echoed in her ears—the reverberation of the [Protection] hammer being swung.

At that moment, the star god Kripper glanced at Ariello VI, and the star embarked on the path of [preservation].

The outside world's turmoil and manipulation, however, only serve to stir up trouble and obscure the truth.

On the Starry Sky Train

"Was that Cripper's glimpse?!"

"A new Amber Era has begun!"

Himeko and Walter Yang exchanged a glance and looked out into deep space through the car window.

Chen Bai naturally noticed Kripper's gaze and couldn't help but exclaim in disbelief:

"Holy crap! The god of civil engineering has appeared!"

Others: "......"

What the hell is this God of Earth and Wood?

That's a Star God under [protection]!

However, the title "God of Earth and Wood" suited Chen Bai's impression of Kripper.

Dan Heng had previously told him about the deeds of the Star God of Preservation.

To sum it up in one sentence: This celestial being is constantly building walls measured in light-years to isolate and protect the world that still has life.

Perhaps it was the "poison" of the Internet in his previous life that made him involuntarily imagine the image of Kripper as the God of Civil Engineering.

Chapter 38 The Symphony of Victory

"This...how is this possible! The will of [Preservation]...actually cast a glance at her?!"

For the first time, cracks appeared in the voice of the Star Core Mother of Illusion. It was not from pain, but from the shock of a complete overturning of some kind of cognition.

It originally thought it could deliver the final blow to Xing, a fellow being, but unexpectedly, the pressure that brought it close to the brink of destruction became a crucible for tempering, helping it complete an incredible transformation.

Just as it was shaken by this sudden change, it keenly sensed that the force suppressing it had loosened slightly—Chen Bai was also drawn in by the strange phenomenon in the distance.

Seizing this fleeting moment, Star Core Mother of Illusion suddenly broke free from the pliers of the watermelon knife. As she floated backward, her pale arm was already raised.

A chilling current of extreme blue, seemingly capable of freezing souls, condensed at his fingertips and shot silently yet swiftly toward Chen Bai!

Chen Bai snapped back to reality in an instant, a chilling sense of crisis washing over him.