Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　Just as Kevin and his friends were speechless, a sudden earthquake shattered the surrounding silence.

　The gazes of the seven fusion warriors instantly converged, all turning towards the distant source of the tremor.

　Although the earthquake was only a magnitude 7 or 8, it posed no threat to them as fusion warriors.

　But at this particular juncture, such an obvious and untimely earthquake is enough to explain a great deal.

　"let's go!"

　Kevin took the lead, followed closely by the other six.

　Their figures quickly disappeared into the giant crater where lava and rock walls intertwined, heading towards the source of the earthquake.

　During their short journeys, Kevin and the other fusion warriors demonstrated speed and agility beyond the limits of human imagination.

　Thanks to the boost from Honkai energy, their speed even surpassed that of the floating landing ships.

　Just as they were about to reach the epicenter of the earthquake, Alicia's casual glance made her freeze in place.

　Above the horizon, a subtle and distorted ray of light was disappearing at an astonishing speed.

　Those were traces of the Herrscher of Rock attempting to escape quietly in full view of everyone by using the power of [Gravity].

　Even though they were separated by a great distance, Alicia's strength allowed her to accurately detect this subtle and brief anomaly.

　Before she could say anything more, the pink fairy lady twirled gracefully, and the magnificent purple and white bow and arrow—[Flying Flowers of the Past]—was already elegantly drawn in her hand.

　With bows drawn and arrows nocked, one after another, pink crystal arrows, gleaming with dazzling light, pierced the sky and shot towards the Herrscher of Rock, hidden within the distorted field.

　However, faced with the Ninth Herrscher's absolute control over gravity, Alicia's arrows seemed to encounter an invisible barrier.

　Just as they were about to touch the Herrscher's Mystic Code, they were pulled by an irresistible force, tracing strange arcs before finally scattering helplessly into the sky, failing to cause the Herrscher of Rock any damage whatsoever.

　This scene stirred a slight ripple in Alicia's heart.

　The beautiful fairy hadn't expected that her attack would be so easily neutralized.

　But she didn't show any frustration on her face, because she knew she wasn't fighting alone.

　Following the trajectory of the crystal arrow she fired, Kevin and the other fusion warriors also noticed the Herrscher of Rock's whereabouts.

　"He is the Lawbringer of Rock!"

　Kevin's angry shout exploded like thunder.

　In an instant, the sky was torn apart by the violent Honkai energy, and roaring lightning and raging flames intertwined to form a magnificent web of death, engulfing the entire area in chaos and destruction.

　At the same time, a dense barrage of bullets poured out from all directions, aimed directly at the apostle of God who wielded the power of [gravity].

　However, the Ninth Herrscher remained calm and composed in the face of this offensive that could easily wipe out an entire Honkai Beast horde.

　He wielded the power of gravity, generating an incredibly strong gravitational field that completely distorted the surrounding space.

　Under the influence of this gravitational field, bullets, lightning, and flames all encountered insurmountable barriers.

　The moment they come into contact with the gravitational field, they are distorted by it, eventually deviating from their predetermined trajectory and helplessly dissipating into the void.

　Even the lingering echoes in the air failed to touch the hem of the Herrscher's magnificent gown.

Chapter 460 The Fall of the Ninth Herrscher

　Perhaps it was that precise interception just now that unexpectedly gave the Ninth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Rock, a hint of unwarranted confidence.

　After successfully repelling a long-range attack from Kevin and his group, He did not continue to flee. Instead, He hovered in mid-air, preparing to use his flight advantage to test his skills against the future heroes.

　Surrounded by distorted space, the eyes of this divine apostle who wields the power of [gravity] flickered with complex light.

　It was a careful assessment of the odds of winning the battle, and also a reflection of a mixture of pride and unease about one's own strength.

　"Hmph, you mere humans dare to challenge the majesty of the gods?"

　The voice of the Herrscher of Rock echoed across the battlefield, carrying an air of authority tinged with an undeniable arrogance.

　But upon closer inspection, a subtle, almost imperceptible tremor is hidden deep within.

　That was a wavering that even He Himself was unaware of.

　Clearly, despite her confident words, the Herrscher of Rock's heart was not as firm as it appeared.

　As His words fell, a massive gravitational field suddenly formed, covering the entire battlefield and pulling everyone into a world of distorted gravity.

　Within this gravitational field, a terrifying gravitational force of up to 500G is relentlessly exerted on every individual.

　On the body of a living being.

　For fusion warriors like Kevin, whose life essence is no longer human, such gravitational attacks are extremely uncomfortable, but thanks to their extraordinary physical qualities and unwavering will, they can withstand them and even unleash most of their combat power.

　However, the airborne landing ship that once soared through the sky, symbolizing the pinnacle of human technology, no longer possesses such capabilities.

　Dragged by a terrifying 500G of gravity, this massive steel behemoth plummeted uncontrollably towards the ground.

　The sharp sound of metal rubbing together with the dull rumble of structural breakage created a tragic elegy, like a dying beast uttering its final lament in the abyss of despair, echoing through the sky and shaking the entire battlefield.

　Under the immense pressure of 500G gravity, the crew members on the landing ship lost their lives instantly, and the emergency procedures proved powerless in the face of this sudden disaster.

　In the end, under the complex and profound gazes of the seven fusion warriors, this industrial marvel that had once carried them to this battlefield transformed into a brilliant but fleeting spark.

　The destruction of this airborne landing ship not only signifies the shattering of hundreds of families and endless sorrow, but also silently heralds the end of an era.

　The era that relied on conventional forces to fight the Honkai has quietly come to an end.

　However, the Herrscher of Rock's shining moment ended there.

　As Kevin, Alicia, Sakura, and the other fusion warriors gradually adapted to the binding force of his gravitational field, they launched a fierce counterattack against this self-proclaimed apostle of God with overwhelming force.

　Despite withstanding the gravitational attack of the Herrscher of Rock, Kevin, wielding the Third Divine Key, the Judgment Key, the Seven Lightnings of Purification, fully unleashed the power of this Divine Key.

　Under the cover of a roaring thunderstorm, Qianjie and Ying, like two bolts of lightning, instantly broke through the sound barrier and rushed straight towards the Herrscher of Rock.

　Qian Jie's iron fist was wrapped in raging flames, and each swing was accompanied by a deafening explosion.

　Sakura's katana, however, was accompanied by a biting cold wind, precise and deadly.

　With the combined force of the two, the seemingly indestructible gravitational barrier of the Herrscher of Rock collapsed and disintegrated in the time it takes to breathe.

　Although the still inexperienced heroes have much room for improvement in aerial combat skills and cannot freely control Honkai energy to build stable platforms in the air, the Honkai Beast genes flowing in their veins endow them with physical abilities far beyond those of ordinary people.

　With this power, they easily leaped hundreds of meters into the air, displaying their style and determination to the Herrscher of Rock in a unique pose of Fusion Warriors.

　Getting back to the main point, the moment the gravity barrier collapsed, Kosmo and Scar's attack followed immediately.

　Their perfect teamwork and formidable strength were like a meticulously choreographed death waltz, driving the Herrscher of Rock into a desperate situation.

　In just one round of attacks, this apostle of the gods, who had accompanied the Ninth Great Collapse, was severely injured and could no longer maintain his aloof demeanor.

　Faced with the Fusion Warriors' fierce offensive, the Herrscher of Rock showed a look of panic and despair for the first time on her face.

　He realized that he was no match for these fusion warriors in close combat.

　Therefore, at the cost of enduring countless blows, He forcibly broke free from the constraints of close combat, attempting to escape this land of death.

　However, at this critical moment, a gentle yet firm voice broke through the clamor of the battlefield.

　Please accept this bouquet of flowers with gratitude.

　With Alicia's declaration, Honkai energy coalesced into a massive crystal flower barrier, enveloping the entire battlefield.

　Immediately afterwards, countless crystal arrows rained down like a storm, each containing the power to pierce through space, completely driving the Herrscher of Rock into the abyss of despair.

　"You forced me to do this!"

　As if sensing the scent of death, the Herrscher of Rock roared like a madman.

　"Die with me, you insect!"

　With this final curse, the Herrscher of Rock no longer cared about her dignity and pride as an apostle of God, nor did she consider the limits and endurance of her body.

　He began to frantically exploit the power contained within the core of the Herrscher, a release that transcended reason and bordered on self-destruction.

　In endless anger and despair, the Herrscher of Rock succeeded.

　A chilling and strange phenomenon suddenly appeared in the sky above the battlefield.

　It was a man-made black hole formed from pure Honkai energy.

　This man-made black hole, with its irresistible attraction, devours everything around it, including matter, energy, and even light.

　Yes, on the eve of her death, the Herrscher of Rock successfully condensed a gravitational singularity.

　However, the results that could be achieved from this gravitational singularity exceeded the limits that the Herrscher of Rock could see.

　At the very moment the gravitational singularity descended, this apostle of the god who wielded the power of gravity was completely engulfed by Alicia's cascading crystal arrows.

　Even so, the fall of the Herrscher of Rock could not stop the torrent of disaster.

　The mangled remains of the Nine Heralds fell from mid-air, silently announcing the end of the battle.

　However, the gravitational singularity that He created still hangs above the battlefield, emitting a bluish-purple eerie light, like a time bomb that could explode at any moment.

　Without the continuous energy input provided by the Herrscher, this gravitational singularity began to gradually decay, evolving into a form similar to a black hole.

　This process was enough for these fusion warriors to evacuate from the danger zone.

　Faced with such destructive power, the fusion warriors had to admit that they were powerless.

Chapter 461 Withdrawal from the Battlefield

　Is that really the case?

　Inside the command center of the Mu Continent airship, Dr. Mei's brow furrowed involuntarily after listening to Kevin and Alicia's detailed report on the battle to annihilate the Ninth Herrscher.

　"Mei, given this situation, what should we do next?"

　Kevin's voice carried a hint of urgency.

　As he and his comrades moved away from the collapsing gravitational singularity, he consulted his external brain for solutions.

　I'm also looking for answers...

　With a sigh inwardly, Dr. Mei gently pushed up her non-prescription glasses, concealing a barely perceptible worry deep within her heart.

　But as a warrior who volunteered to fight against the stars, she quickly adjusted her mindset, put aside her personal feelings, and devoted herself wholeheartedly to dealing with the crisis at hand.

　"Your top priority right now is to ensure your safe evacuation."

　As expected of one of the three most outstanding scientists of this era, even in the face of such a difficult situation, Dr. Mei was still able to remain rational and analyze the most urgent task.

　With its unparalleled advanced technology, which surpasses all other planets, and Dr. Mei's unmatched wisdom, Mu Continent should have been able to solve all the problems.

　However, in the face of this impending catastrophe, both have encountered an unusual bottleneck and are temporarily unable to find an effective way to curb its spread.

　But it was precisely this rare clarity of mind and self-reflection that allowed Dr. Mei to demonstrate extraordinary decisiveness.

　She did not hesitate to adopt a stop-loss strategy, making the safety of the Fusion Warriors who had successfully defeated the Ninth Herrscher, the Herrscher of Rock, her top priority.

　However, the unknown and potentially deadly power of the man-made black hole, like the Sword of Damocles hanging over her head, posed a huge challenge to her in planning her evacuation route.

　Finding an evacuation point that could both ensure the safety of the soldiers and avoid the threat of the black hole became a difficult problem for her.

　However, this was no challenge for Dr. Mei.

　"Alice, I need your help."

　Dr. Mei's thinking was exceptionally clear.

　Since scientific methods were insufficient to solve the current problem, she shifted her perspective and attempted to re-examine and address the issue from a magical standpoint.

　Given the complex and delicate relationship between the Fire Moths and the Necromancers, Dr. May decided to use some of her unique personal resources to find a glimmer of hope for this crisis.

　Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Alicia's azure eyes, which was quickly replaced by a gentle smile.

　"Mei, your decisions are always so unexpected yet just right. Please tell me, how would you like me to assist you?"

　With a slight nod, Dr. Mei's eyes gleamed with wisdom, as if she had already foreseen some possibility of the future.

　"I implore you to inquire with the necromancer whether they know of any magical ritual or forbidden technique that could temporarily bind or transfer this artificial black hole created by the Ninth Herrscher."

　After a brief pause, Dr. Mei's thoughts seemed to have deepened further.

　"Of course, if such a ritual or power does not exist, I would also like to ask the necromancer on my behalf what his opinion is on this artificial black hole, and whether he has any unique insights or suggestions."

　"Okay, no matter when or where, Alicia will respond to your expectations."

　With Dr. May's questions in mind, Alicia contacted Moros through the [Wraith Jar].

　When she conveyed Dr. May's question to Moros word by word, a look of understanding flashed in the necromancer's deep eyes.

　Ha, it seems that even without my intervention, the Ninth Herrscher did not disappoint; her masterpiece is still breathtaking.