Super God Academy: Kabuto

North Star Base, Assembly Hall

All members of the Super Soldier Squad, including Qi Lin, Angel Zhi Xin, Leng, and others who had just returned to the team, as well as Liu Chuang's squad who remained behind, stood at attention, their gazes fixed on Lin Yu, who slowly walked towards them. His steps still carried that unique leisure, but his eyes no longer had their usual nonchalance, but instead held a profound insight that seemed to see through everything.

He surveyed the young yet resolute faces before him, and slowly began to speak, his voice calm yet clear, reaching everyone's ears:

"You are all very good. The fact that you were able to rise from the ruins of the Juxia and fight your way across China to get here proves your resilience and potential." He first gave his affirmation, but then his tone turned extremely heavy. "However, you must understand that the Taotie before you, and even the demons, are merely stepping stones on your path to growth."

He raised his hand and made a light sweeping motion in the air—

hum!

A massive, incredibly clear holographic projection of the Milky Way galaxy instantly appeared in the center of the hall, replacing the original space. The star map was filled with countless points of light representing the Taotie fleet, like a swarm of locusts, almost completely covering every strategic point on the outer edge of the solar system. Their sheer number far exceeded everyone's previous expectations, creating a suffocating sense of oppression.

"These are only the enemies you can see right now," Lin Yu said, his voice as cold as a comment.

Immediately afterward, he waved his hand again, zooming in on a section of the star map and focusing on a fierce battle zone. There, a magnificent, cross-shaped silver warship—the Skyblade VII—was surrounded by more than ten large Taotie capital ships and even more smaller warships, like a lion caught in a pack of wolves!

The projection clearly showed countless angel warriors with pristine white wings stretching out behind them, locked in a bloody battle against the swarming Taotie soldiers and gunboats. Their figures fell continuously amidst the flames of explosions, like birds with broken wings, their white feathers and golden blood scattering in the void, a scene of extreme carnage.

"This is Queen Yan, the new queen of the Angelic Civilization, and her fleet, who came to support you." Lin Yu's voice was devoid of any emotion, as if stating an objective fact. "Unfortunately, they are currently in trouble and struggling to protect themselves."

The image zoomed in again, focusing on a landing hatch on the Skyblade-7. A mechanical Taotie, far larger than a normal Taotie and covered in thick, dark gold armor, was leading an elite guard in a forced breakthrough of the angels' defenses! Wherever it passed, flaming swords could not penetrate its defenses, angelic attacks were like tickles to it, and a casual strike from it could easily tear through angelic armor and destroy their divine bodies!

"If you encounter his angel, there is almost no chance of survival," Lin Yu pointed out the cruel scene.

He looked at the members of the Super Soldier Squad whose expressions had suddenly changed, especially Ge Xiaolun, whose fists were clenched and eyes were bloodshot (he knew Yan was above), and said the name and the origin:

"It is the Gluttonous King—Shihao. Death God Karl bestowed upon it the power of the 'Void.'" He deliberately emphasized the word "Void," adding, "With the current strength of the Angel Vanguard Force, it is no match for it."

Finally, his gaze swept over every soldier in the Super Soldier Company, his voice like a heavy hammer striking their hearts:

"And you—with your current strength, you are equally unable to help them, and can only watch helplessly as your allies bleed and sacrifice for you."

"All of this is because—you are still too weak."

A deathly silence fell over the hall. Only the holographic projection of the angels' deaths and Skyblade No. 7's desperate struggle played silently, interspersed with the arrogant, slaughterful figure of Devourer. Anger, resentment, helplessness... a mix of emotions clung to the faces of every member of the Super Soldier Company. Ge Xiaolun gritted his teeth, Liu Chuang's fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and Zhao Xin's eyes, sharp as spears, burned with the flames of humiliation as he watched the angels being slaughtered.

Lin Yu took in everyone's reactions. He saw anger, resentment, and even more so, a stronger fighting spirit ignited by the harsh reality. He nodded slightly.

"Recognizing the gap is the first step to becoming stronger."

Lin Yu finished speaking calmly, as if stating a perfectly simple fact. He slowly raised his hand, and the Kabuto insect device, as if summoned by an invisible force, flew precisely from the void into his palm. Immediately afterward, the Hypa insect device, radiating even stronger energy fluctuations, also quietly appeared and hovered silently beside him.

It lacks any earth-shattering momentum, but possesses an extremely restrained sense of oppression.

【Hen...Shin! (Transform!)]

【Cast Off! (Armor Burst!)】

[Hyper Cast Off! (Beyond Armor Burst!)]

A series of fluid, almost instinctive movements and electronic sound effects rang out as the heavy armor transformed amidst the explosion. When the energy dissipated, the Hyper Kabuto, clad in a form beyond its original size and exuding a more futuristic and imposing aura, stood prominently before the Super Soldier Squad.

"It's him?!"

Suppressed gasps erupted from the crowd. They stared in shock at the crimson figure, their eyes filled with disbelief and a complex mix of relief and relief at surviving a catastrophe.

Lin Yu ignored the commotion behind him, calmly gazing into the void. A strangely shaped longsword, seemingly composed of countless insect parts—the Perfect Zecter—came to his aid and landed steadily in his hand.

He gripped his sword, turned around, and swung it succinctly at the enormous aurora-covered curtain behind him.

【MAXIMUM HYPER TYPHOON!】

A seven-colored sword light, condensed to its ultimate form and seemingly imbued with the colors of the universe's primordial beginnings, silently disappeared into the light barrier. The next moment, this sword light traversed space, appearing directly in outer space, right in front of the main fleet of the Taotie beasts that were relentlessly surrounding the Skyblade-7!

Destruction came so quickly, so abruptly.

The Taotie fleet didn't even have time to send out the signal to activate the emergency evasion procedure. The massive fleet array, which was like a mountain of steel, was easily sliced ​​and torn apart in front of that seven-colored stream of light, just like butter cut by a red-hot knife!

A series of silent explosions erupted in the cold vacuum of space, transforming into fleeting bursts of flame that heralded the annihilation of a main fleet.

On the Skyblade-7 platform, howling, witnessing this miraculous scene through the observation window, staggered back two steps uncontrollably, his electronic eyes flashing red alarm lights that signified extreme danger and incomprehensibility.

escape!

We must escape immediately!

This is the only conclusion he reached from his core processor.

However, just as he turned to activate the emergency space jump, a crimson figure appeared without warning on the commander's seat behind him.

One, Two, Three

Rider Kick!

The cold, electronic counting sound became the last sound that Howl heard.

Hyper Gatcha spun around and unleashed a spinning kick infused with particles faster than the speed of light, striking Howling's mechanical core with precision and elegance like a red lightning bolt.

"boom--!!!"

The violent explosion engulfed the Gluttonous King Shihao, and utterly shattered the last will of resistance of the Gluttonous Legion. The once invincible leader of the invaders was kicked to pieces within his most fortified fortress, turning into cosmic dust.

Hyperion slowly came to a stop, standing in the messy command room, his compound eyes calmly sweeping over the remaining Taotie troops who had fallen into deathly silence.