The mechanical war vehicle towered over twenty meters high and stretched over sixty meters long.
At a glance, it was clear this was not an opponent to be taken lightly.
Adding to the tension, it was several kilometers away from Lucian's domain—if not for the previous battle's flashes of light illuminating the area, it might have gone unnoticed.
Now, the massive war vehicle began raising its missile launchers.
A pristine white missile appeared on the launcher.
"Damn, a missile?!" Lucian's face twitched.
"And not just any missile, but a Void-enhanced one?"
This wasn't his first encounter with technological foes, but he hadn't expected a rookie trial to field such an opponent.
Lucian rubbed his temples.
"Figures it'd be a boss with devastating long-range capabilities. Alright, time for Plan A!"
He turned toward Lin Daiyu, who was already cutting down exoskeleton soldiers near the walls.
"Daiyu! Go take that thing out!"
"Understood, Young Master!"
Without hesitation, Lin Daiyu leapt into action. Her graceful figure darted through the sea of enemies, heading straight for the boss.
At the same time, the missile launched.
The projectile was over ten meters long, radiating an ominous golden glow as it ascended into the sky.
Initially, it moved slowly, but its speed rapidly increased as it approached supersonic levels.
Even the defensive towers couldn't react in time to intercept it.
Lucian's eyes widened in alarm.
"If that hits the walls, even their durability won't hold up!"
His gaze shifted to Qin Keqing.
The heroine, understanding his intent, gripped her Wind Moon Sword, her expression serious.
With a single motion, she activated her ability.
"Six-Ding Heavenly Thunder! Obey my command!"
Boom!
Six arcs of violet lightning tore through the heavens, converging on the missile mid-flight.
The resulting explosion was deafening, a massive cloud of fire and smoke engulfing the area.
The shockwave rippled outward, shaking the defensive walls.
Durability -100!
Durability -100!
Durability -100!
The once-stable walls now bore visible damage, their structural integrity greatly reduced.
The Moon Palace ladies, caught off guard by the shockwave, staggered slightly, their delicate faces filled with shock.
"Is this… the power of technological weapons?" Qin Keqing asked, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Lucian grimaced. "This isn't normal. These are clearly Void-enhanced missiles!"
Even in his past life, Lucian had studied the destructive potential of missiles. Yet no conventional missile should have survived direct hits from divine thunder.
He shook his head, brushing aside the troubling thoughts.
There were still plenty of enemies to deal with—war fortresses, exoskeleton soldiers, and swarms of drones.
Fortunately, with their overwhelming firepower, the drones were being systematically cleared out.
Meanwhile, Lin Daiyu had reached the mechanical war vehicle.
Unlike previous bosses, this one showed remarkable adaptability.
It fired its thrusters, blue flames erupting from beneath it, propelling the massive machine into the misty distance.
Another missile materialized on its launcher.
Lucian cursed under his breath.
"That thing is fast, and the fog makes it hard to target. Daiyu's fast, but can she catch it?"
The mechanical war vehicle fired its second missile, aiming to kill Lin Daiyu as she pursued.
But Lin Daiyu's speed was extraordinary, her lithe figure dodging effortlessly as she closed the distance.
Suddenly, another figure appeared ahead of the mechanical war vehicle.
Clad in a white robe, her ethereal beauty radiated an icy chill.
Qin Keqing raised her Wind Moon Sword, her body hovering midair.
She exhaled softly, frost gathering at her lips.
"Frost Breath!"
A torrent of frost surged forward, instantly freezing a large swath of ground beneath the war vehicle.
The massive machine, unable to maintain its footing, slipped and came to a screeching halt.
Seizing the opportunity, Lin Daiyu sprang into the air.
Her long hair flowed behind her, her gaze sharp and filled with deadly intent.
At the same moment, Qin Keqing made her move again.
"Target Marked!"
The mark amplified Lin Daiyu's strength.
Her entire body radiated energy as she raised her sword, unleashing a devastating strike.
"Swallow the Weather!"
The sound of the blade slicing through the air echoed loudly.
A blinding sword light extended hundreds of meters, tearing through the fog and cleaving the mechanical war vehicle clean in two.
Before the wreckage could hit the ground, Qin Keqing followed up with her thunderous finishing move.
Six bolts of heavenly thunder descended, obliterating the remains of the vehicle.
The battlefield fell silent.
The once-menacing mechanical war vehicle was now reduced to unrecognizable scrap, its interior occupants obliterated.
On the walls, Jia Yingchun clutched Lucian's arm excitedly.
"Young Master! Sister Daiyu and Sister Keqing defeated the monster!"
Her delicate face lit up with a bright smile.
Lucian, overwhelmed by her enthusiasm, couldn't help but laugh.
"Let's see the results of their hard work."
A notification appeared.
"Battle Complete! Calculating Results…"
Battle Results:
Enemies Defeated:
2,110 Exoskeleton Soldiers
1,200 Elite Exoskeleton Soldiers
820 War Fortresses
200 Elite War Fortresses
2,000 J-73 Combat Drones
1,000 Elite J-73 Combat Drones
1 Void-Enhanced Missile War Vehicle
Battle Rating: S-Rank
Base Rewards:
7,331 Void Source Stones
Bonus Rewards (S-Rank):
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