I transformed into a cute girl and lived a carefree life in the apocalypse.

He shouted hysterically, "Have they come yet?!"

"Coming, coming!" A young man's voice suddenly rang out.

The sword energy swept everywhere, slicing through the air with a shrill sound more terrifying than a bullet fired from a Gauss rifle, and soon the sound of the Gauss rifle firing ceased.

Is it safe?

They popped their heads out and found nothing in front of them. The dozens of AI robots that had been suppressing them like dogs were now just a pile of scrap metal, their cross-sections smooth and clear, obviously cut off by some sharp weapon.

Only a tall, imposing figure stood before them, holding a platinum longsword, exuding an awe-inspiring presence.

"Nothing more needs to be said, high-level ability user, awesome!"

"I'm a high-level ability user too, so why is there such a huge difference?"

The squad leader said dejectedly, "Even someone as strong as me was suppressed by this insane firepower and was crying for my parents. How come everyone else was taken care of as soon as they arrived?"

At first, they thought that with the enemy's elite forces tied down on the ground, their progress would be smooth. But then those AI robots surged out like a tidal wave and suppressed the human coalition so much that they couldn't even lift their heads.

Their firepower is too strong.

Previously, with the protection of the ninth tier, they were destroyed before they could even fire. Now that they have fired, people know what it means to be technologically crushed.

They brought out everything: Gauss rifles, laser beams, sonic weapons... they were incredibly powerful.

Among them are even formidable characters like small mechs, whose firepower is outrageous. Even seventh-tier ability users dare not show themselves for too long, or they will be riddled with bullets by concentrated fire.

Murong Haiyi waved to them, who were still somewhat stunned, his breathing a little rapid: "Hurry up and come with me, let's rejoin the main force and attack!"

"Oh... Oh! Got it! Follow him back to the main force!"

The squad leader suddenly realized what was happening and led his team forward.

Murong Haiyi led the way, and whenever he encountered an AI robot or mecha, he would sweep it away with a single sword strike; nothing could withstand his attack.

I wonder how that guy is doing...

They were supposed to be intercepting the enemy's superhuman forces on the ground, and they initially achieved good results. Yan Ziming's unexpected attack killed one and seriously injured an eighth-level commander in an instant, and the situation was developing in a positive direction.

But the next second, they were surrounded by an endless army.

Yes, an army, an army belonging to Odyssey's side.

Emerging from every corner of the surrounding buildings, these individuals, armed with powerful weapons and wielding the Blade of Punishment, quickly scattered their entire force.

Left with no other choice, they retreated in batches into the underground entrance that Elisa had left for them. Yan Ziming stayed behind to cover their retreat. After everyone had evacuated, an even larger explosion occurred above, and then there was no further news of her.

At the same time, they also received bad news from Elisa's telepathic communication: the defenses beneath the Spire Tower have now been fully activated, and the marching party has encountered tremendous resistance!

The small team he had just rescued was left behind to cover their retreat. Fortunately, his own team was also on its way here; otherwise, they would have died here.

"Damn it, don't die!" Murong Haiyi cursed under his breath, leading his men to speed up towards the front line.

..................

"Huff... Huff..."

Yan Ziming flashed to another location, panting heavily. She was exhausted, utterly exhausted; she had almost lost her life in the battle just now!

The elemental transformation had been in place for quite some time, far exceeding the ten minutes that Liu Mengxian had initially set for Yan Ziming.

But she dared not and could not undo it; if she were to exit her elemental state, she would likely be forced to her knees.

However, before she could rest for long, she suddenly cursed under her breath: "Damn, they chased us really fast! Are you guys poisonous or did I bring cough syrup?"

A dense crowd had already gathered around her, and one of the leaders was shouting something in front of her, but Yan Ziming couldn't hear him clearly.

"Release the deputy legion commander, and we might spare your life!"

A cold smile appeared on Yan Ziming's lips.

In her left hand, she was holding a half-dead figure, none other than Moha, the vice commander of the Punishing Blade Legion, who had almost died earlier.

At this moment, he was being held by Yan Ziming like a dead dog, seemingly unconscious.

If he hadn't been alive, he probably would have been overwhelmed by the endless firepower a few seconds ago.

"I never thought that I'd be dying just one day after losing Ozawa...?"

Yan Ziming chuckled self-deprecatingly, then glanced indifferently at Mohe: "Fine, you can come down and keep me company, along with your men."

Her body suddenly shone with dazzling light, and lightning erupted from her palms. His body instantly turned to ashes and vanished with the wind.

Odyssey's side was furious and desperately tried to save the deputy commander's life, but she still killed him. The commander angrily gave the order to open fire!

Just as Yan Ziming was about to unleash all the energy within her body—a suicidal act known as 'self-destruction'—to deliver a "lightning nuclear bomb" to them, a rift appeared in the void, and a pair of small, white hands wrapped around her waist.

"I've got you, big sister."

Accompanied by that sweet voice, Yan Ziming was dragged inside.

The next instant, debris flew everywhere, and dust filled the air, obscuring all vision...

Chapter Sixteen: Illusion

The area where Yan Ziming was located was immediately covered by fierce firepower. It suffered the most intense destruction. No matter what the damage was, as long as Yan Ziming could be reduced to ashes, this price was nothing.

This continued for quite some time until the thunderstorm clouds in the sky dissipated, at which point the commander waved for a ceasefire.

Finally died.

"......"

The soldiers here remained silent.

But for some reason, none of them could be happy.

In order to kill Yan Zimo, they paid the price of five eighth-level commanders, including their deputy legion commander, an eighth-level seventh-level commander. In the end, they only managed to kill him after a long chase with the support of the army.

The price paid was too high.

This is just one member of the enemy's massive force!

If it takes such a high price to kill one person, how much more would it take to kill all the invaders?

After a long silence, the leader of the Blade of Punishment, whose rank was second only to Maha, shouted loudly, "Go back and support the underground!"

..............

Inside a building, Yan Ziming and Ye Qianxue emerged from a black gap.

"Big sister, are you alright?!"

Ye Qianxue supported Yan Zimo, who was staggering, and felt very sorry for him.

It's been a long time since I've seen my older sister fight so badly. The last time was back in District 7.

"Cough cough, it's nothing..."

Yan Zimo immediately deactivated his elemental transformation, so that the group of people would think he was dead.

These living fossils have some serious advanced technology; if they knew they weren't dead, who knows what other methods they might use to track them down.

Having survived the ordeal, she collapsed weakly into Ye Qianxue's arms.

As for why Ye Qianxue was here, Yan Ziming no longer wanted to investigate. She wouldn't be so clueless, but she would still talk to her properly afterward and not indulge her.

Yan Ziming suddenly seemed to remember something, struggled to get up from Ye Qianxue's arms, and said to her, "Qianxue, there's something I need to ask you!"

Ye Qianxue's face already showed a look of refusal: "Big sister wouldn't be thinking of—"

"obedient!"

"Woo..."

"Did you see that spiked tower when you came in? Go underground there and destroy their energy reserves! Only you can do this!"

Yan Ziming hugged his sister with a serious and earnest expression, knowing that he was putting her in a difficult position.

She had also received Alyssa's previous communications. The situation for humanity underground was not optimistic. The enemy's defenses were too strong, and with that overwhelming army, it was probably only a matter of time before they were annihilated.

It's no exaggeration to say that only Ye Qianxue could do this. With Mu Mu held back, Ye Qianxue was the only one who could ignore all obstacles and reach the finish line.

"Qianxue, listen to me. If this operation fails, sooner or later we will all perish."

"But my dear sister..."

Ye Qianxue hesitated, wanting to speak but stopping herself. If it weren't for her saving the day, Yan Ziming would probably be a corpse by now. If something were to happen to her next, she would definitely regret it to death.

"I'm fine," Yan Ziming shook his head. "I only got into that situation to cover our retreat; otherwise, I wouldn't have done it!!!"

Yan Ziming was extremely unwilling. If it weren't for those bastards taking advantage of their numbers, would she have been in such a sorry state?

Those armies are the true foundation of Odyssey. They are not composed of superhumans, but they are professionally trained and are a true army.

Moreover, the destructive power of the equipment they possess is truly terrifying. Weapons like the Gauss Cannon, which are almost identical to electromagnetic cannons, can flatten everything within a hundred meters with a single shot, let alone a hundred cannons firing simultaneously.

If it weren't for Yan Ziming's speed advantage, he would probably have been blasted into dust.

Yan Ziming held Ye Qianxue's hand tightly, wanting to say something encouraging, but when the words reached his lips, they took on a different meaning:

This might be the first time I've ever relied on you... Keep it up!

"...Absolutely no recklessness allowed!"

Ye Qianxue complained about Si Mo. This guy clearly said he would take her out to make up for his past mistakes, but when they got to her doorstep, he suddenly abandoned her and went diving. It was infuriating.