Xuan Mingzi's chilling laughter seemed to have barely faded, and his illusory figure had just merged into the air when Lin Yi's mountain-like, steady voice resounded through the heavens: "Where is the [Time and Space Legion]!"
"exist!"
The deafening response, like a thousand thunderclaps, came from all directions!
This is not just a superposition of sounds, but a resonance of countless powerful auras!
In an instant, the space within a thousand meters radius of Lin Yi seemed to distort slightly due to this overwhelming fighting spirit.
The representatives of the various factions who had just sworn to join the alliance felt their hearts skip a beat.
Many of them had heard of the reputation of the Time Legion, but this was the first time they had experienced its power up close.
Before the gloom brought by Xuanmingzi had dissipated, this torrent of iron and blood had already surged in, forcibly pulling everyone's minds away from that eerie threat and focusing them on the miraculous legion before them.
"Buzz—Buzz—Buzz—"
Accompanied by the sound of synchronized footsteps and the scraping of metal, figures emerged from the void, as if crossing an invisible door.
The first to appear were several core generals of the [Time Legion]. They were all radiating at least legendary professional auras, and each of them exuded a suffocating sense of oppression.
Following closely behind is the Legion's elite combat unit.
"Space Master Squad, assembled!" With a clear shout, a dozen warriors in silver-white uniforms marched out in formation. Their hands were clenched into fists, and the space around them rippled like water. Fine silver cracks appeared and disappeared around them, as if they could tear open a path to the unknown at any moment.
With a gentle wave of his hand, one of them instantly sliced a hundred-ton boulder in the distance into pieces by an invisible spatial blade, leaving a smooth, mirror-like cut!
"Timewalker squad, awaiting orders!" On the other side, a group of warriors clad in dark gold armor appeared silently. The flow of time around them seemed different from that of the outside world, and their movements carried a strange sense of contradiction, with both sluggishness and swiftness coexisting.
One team member raised his hand and pointed at a mutated bird flying by. The bird's movements slowed down a hundredfold, like a specimen in amber. Then, under the control of another team member, it suddenly accelerated and disappeared into the sky as a streak of light!
Furthermore, elementalists can summon wind and rain, and even thunder; mighty warriors can withstand energy impacts with their bare bodies, producing the sound of metal clashing; shadow assassins can blend into the shadows, their presence almost imperceptible, yet they can reappear a hundred meters away in the next second, showcasing the ultimate assassination skills.
Every profession and every ability represents the pinnacle of power in the "Infinite" game system.
At this moment, these forces converged, forming an iron torrent that would terrify any enemy.
They were not only high-ranking and well-equipped, but more importantly, they possessed a military bearing characterized by strict discipline and seamless teamwork, which was incomparable to a group of scattered soldiers.
Su Qing stood not far behind Lin Yi, her beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration.
She had seen Lin Yi fight alone and witnessed his ingenious strategies, but experiencing the power of the legion he had built so directly still stirred her heart.
This is the real source of confidence to fight against interdimensional invaders!
The leaders of the newly surrendered forces were dumbfounded and broke out in a cold sweat.
They originally thought their power was already that of a formidable force, but in front of the [Time and Space Legion], they were like fireflies vying for the moon's brilliance.
The slight wavering that had occurred earlier because of Xuanmingzi had now vanished, replaced by relief and awe.
"roar--!"
Just then, a deafening dragon roar resounded through the sky, interrupting everyone's thoughts.
Suddenly, Long Wu roared to the sky from the crowd. His clothes were instantly torn apart by his bulging muscles, and golden dragon scales emerged from under his skin at a visible speed. Rugged dragon horns bulged on both sides of his forehead!
A violent and ancient aura surged into the sky.
"True Dragon Bloodline, activate!"
With a loud shout from Long Wu, he transformed into a golden light and shot straight into the sky.
Amidst the golden light, a ferocious dragon nearly a hundred meters long revealed its true form!
The golden scales shimmered in the sunlight, each one seemingly crafted from pure gold, exuding a sense of power.
The thick dragon claws tore through the air with a piercing whistle, and each flap of the enormous dragon wings stirred up gusts of wind.
"Roar—!" The giant dragon hovered above the gathering area, its majestic eyes sweeping across the area below. The pressure emanating from the depths of its bloodline made many of the weaker job changers' legs go weak, almost causing them to kneel on the ground.
Immediately afterwards, the dragon opened its massive jaws and spewed out a stream of blazing golden dragon flame, which shot straight toward a deserted mountain in the distance.
With a deafening roar, the small hill was leveled by the dragon flames. The molten rock emitted a pungent sulfurous smell, and the terrifying power silenced everyone.
"Hahaha! That's great! Boss, my old dragon body can still be put to use, right?" The giant dragon that Long Wu had transformed into spoke in human language, his voice loud and clear, full of pride and confidence.
Lin Yi smiled slightly and said loudly, "Long Wu, return to the team!"
"Understood!" The dragon swung its tail gracefully in the air, its massive body rapidly shrinking back to human form as it landed back in the ranks. However, its still-powerful dragon might, which had not been completely subdued, was still not to be underestimated.
This demonstration undoubtedly gave the alliance a strong boost to its cohesion.
Even a top-tier fighter like Long Wu is completely obedient to Lin Yi, and the strength of the [Time and Space Legion] is unfathomable.
Just then, a calm, slightly metallic voice rang out: "Commander Lin Yi, preliminary intelligence has been compiled."
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a dark figure appear beside them at some point. He was still shrouded in a faint shadow, making it impossible to see his face, but his aura of impartiality and incorruptibility, devoid of any emotion, was exceptionally clear.
"Go ahead," Lin Yi nodded.
“Based on the residual information in the database of advanced civilizations, and the recent tracking and analysis of spatial fluctuations,” the shadowy voice said calmly, “the intruder’s lair is preliminarily determined to be located in a special high-level dimension known as the ‘Void Realm.’ This dimension has an extremely harsh environment, violent energy, and the lair itself possesses at least three super-S-level defense mechanisms, including but not limited to dimensional barrier distortion, a causality interference layer, and a conceptual-level guardian. Conventional methods are almost impossible to break through.”
These words immediately caused the atmosphere, which had just eased slightly due to the [Time Legion]'s display of strength, to become tense again.
The term "super S-level defense mechanism" weighed heavily on everyone's minds like a boulder.
"Causality interference... Conceptual-level guardians..." Lin Yi frowned slightly. He had only seen these terms in some of the oldest ancient books, and each one represented a terrifying existence that was difficult to understand and fight against.
Chu Yao had already deployed her virtual light screen, quickly recording and analyzing the intelligence provided by the shadowy figure. Her expression was somewhat serious: "Sir, based on the existing data model, the success rate of a forced attack on the mother nest is less than 0.01%."
The expressions on the faces of everyone in the alliance changed again.
"Hehehe... Triple S-level defense? You really think highly of yourselves."
That chilling chuckle rang out again without warning.
Xuan Mingzi's figure, like a ghost, slowly condensed not far from the crowd. He still wore that cynical smile on his face, and his gaze swept over the solemn crowd before finally landing on Lin Yi.
"The shadowy boy is right. By forcing your way in, you really did go to deliver your food," Xuan Mingzi said leisurely, as if stating an established fact.
"What are you trying to say now?" Lin Yi looked at him coldly, his guard on him at its highest.
This guy never brings good news whenever he shows up.
"Don't be so nervous, Lin Yi." Xuan Mingzi shrugged. "I just want to tell you that the so-called mother nest defense mechanism, although it sounds intimidating, is not foolproof. In fact, it has a... well, you could say a 'small design flaw,' a fatal weakness."
"What weakness?" Lin Yi's eyes sharpened, and he immediately pressed for an answer.
The other faction leaders nearby also perked up their ears, their faces showing eagerness.
Xuan Mingzi's smile deepened. He extended a finger and gently shook it: "Want to know? Sure. But why should I tell you? Wouldn't it be more interesting to watch you run around like headless flies, getting hurt in the process?"
He paused, seemingly quite pleased with the angry yet helpless expressions on everyone's faces, and continued to tantalize their curiosity: "Of course, if you can show some 'sincerity,' or rather, if you can give me a more spectacular show, I might be in a good mood and offer you some pointers. After all, the struggle before destruction is always so... pleasing to the eye, hahahaha!"
Amidst the arrogant laughter, Xuan Mingzi's figure began to fade into the distance once more, as if he might disappear at any moment.
"You!" Long Wu's eyes widened in anger, and a flash of dragon might appeared on his body, clearly indicating that he was extremely angry.
Lin Yi raised his hand to stop Long Wu. He took a deep breath and suppressed the turmoil in his heart.
Xuanmingzi's purpose was very clear: he wanted to manipulate them at will.
But in any case, this intelligence about the "fatal weakness" is far too important.
“Xuanmingzi, I will consider your conditions,” Lin Yi said in a deep voice, “but you had better remember that those who play with fire will get burned.”
"Oh? Then I'll certainly be looking forward to it." Xuan Mingzi's figure vanished completely into thin air, leaving only his last words echoing in everyone's ears, "Don't keep me waiting too long. After all, a good show always needs a time limit, doesn't it?"
Xuanmingzi left again, leaving behind an even greater mystery and heavier pressure.
The powerful defenses of the Mother Nest and the elusive "fatal weakness" weighed heavily on the hearts of the Alliance members like two mountains.
Just as Lin Yi was pondering how to deal with this complicated situation, and what exactly Xuan Mingzi's so-called "sincerity" was, Chu Yao's voice suddenly rang out, carrying a subtle, almost imperceptible fluctuation:
"Sir, the command center has received an urgent communication request. The source... is unknown, but the signal source is very unusual. It does not seem to belong to any known Earth-based power, nor does it originate from any known extradimensional fluctuations."
Lin Yi's heart skipped a beat, and a premonition arose spontaneously: "Bring them in."
The screen flickered, and an encrypted emblem appeared in the center, below which was a short text request, the tone carrying a seasoned, grim air and a hint of barely perceptible... expectation.
"Requesting communication with the Alliance's Supreme Commander, Lord Lin Yi—we bring important intelligence regarding the fight against our common enemy, and... an exhausted but unyielding army."
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