Chapter 160: This younger brother may be young, but he's absurdly strong

Boom~

The entire space fortress trembled.

After all the patterns were lit, this cannon, stretching several kilometers long, finally unleashed its attack.

A gigantic fireball over a hundred meters in diameter shot out at terrifying speed, plunging into the oncoming dark beast tide and exploding silently.

No, it wasn't silent.

Although there was no air where the dark beast tide was.

But the cannon's power was too terrifying; after the fireball exploded, it even made space itself hum with a "buzz buzz" sound.

Such shells were not just one.

The attacks from the many space fortresses throughout space exploded in the void outside Lan Xing, creating the most brilliant fireworks display.

"How many energy blocks does this shot consume?"

Lu Xun's mathematical talent began to take effect.

This star-annihilating cannon naturally uses neither traditional gunpowder nor dark energy, which is a cultivable energy, but energy blocks.

The technology of energy blocks was also obtained by humans from a civilization stele in the ancient star road.

These civilization steles often fell back from earlier nodes.

Obtaining energy blocks is relatively easy; wherever there is a star, they can be mass-produced and manufactured.

Therefore, most of this type of star-annihilating cannon are fire-based.

This round of attacks from the many star-annihilating cannons killed an unknown number of dark beasts.

Cooperating with other human powerhouses fighting in outer space, the dark beasts were cleared out in one wave.

There were still many that slipped through the net.

However, they hadn't yet reached Lan Xing that quickly.

Boom~

An hour later, the second shot of the star-annihilating cannon arrived.

The star-annihilating cannon is so huge that even just charging it takes considerable time, so the attack interval is very long.

Although the interval is long, its power is astonishingly great; one shot can clear a large area of dark beasts.

However, the dark beasts approaching Lan Xing are growing ever more numerous; they are naturally able to wander in the void and frenziedly rush toward Lan Xing.

"They're coming!"

After the star-annihilating cannon fired several shots in succession, finally the first wave of dark beasts approached.

They surged forward densely, but because of the existence of the Star-Protecting Grand Formation, they could not rush into Lan Xing and could only assault the various space fortresses.

When facing scattered alien individuals attempting to enter Lan Xing, the Star-Protecting Grand Formation actually isn't very effective.

This grand formation is too large; it focuses on overall protection, making it easy to breach when targeting a single point.

Aliens have too many means to get through it.

Against dark beasts, however, it works just fine.

Boom boom boom boom~

Inside the space fortress, all weapons began firing, forming an extraordinarily dense firepower net.

The attacking dark beasts were blown to pieces before they even got close.

These dark beasts have an extremely special form; they are not flesh and blood, and when shattered, they simply crumble and dissipate.

Some powerhouses speculate that they cannot be completely killed.

Or put another way, even if they are killed, they will later be bred again by the dark universe.

"There are more and more."

Lu Xun, meanwhile, was observing his surroundings.

The dark beasts were growing ever more numerous.

They surged from all directions, their numbers seeming endless, as if to submerge Lan Xing.

Actually, Lan Xing's speed is not slow; it continues to accelerate in the dark universe.

But these dark beasts are too special; once they get near Lan Xing, they are like passengers on a plane—no matter how fast the plane flies, it cannot shake them off.

The battle became increasingly fierce.

For now, the cultivators in the space fortress have not yet taken action; it's all the various weapons doing the fighting.

These weapons are mostly automated, and there are also many operated by warriors; in each sector, there are cultivators standing guard.

"If this continues, these weapons will eventually fail to hold; we'll still have to rely on cultivators."

Lu Xun whispered.

Don't be fooled by how effective the weapons in the space fortress are now; it's because a large number of dark beasts are still on the way.

The distances in space are too vast; these dark beasts need time to arrive.

The star-annihilating cannon that Lu Xun is stationed at, due to its immense power and strong energy fluctuations, has become a primary focus of the dark beasts.

Many dark beasts, upon approaching, will charge straight at the star-annihilating cannon.

"Here they come!"

His guess was correct.

After several dozen hours, the number of dark beasts had grown to the point where the weapons in the space fortress could not completely deal with them.

Not only were they numerous, but extremely powerful dark beasts also attacked.

Their numbers were simply too great.

Even if there were human powerhouses outside clearing them, the star-annihilating cannon kept firing nonstop, yet still could not stop their approach.

This is the terror of the dark beast tide.

Good thing, now humanity uses many space fortresses, building an indestructible defensive line in space.

If the dark beasts fail to breach this line, they won't even think of landing on the ground.

"This one is really strong."

"I'll come!"

The cultivators guarding the Star Annihilation Cannon began to act.

The cultivators on the platform are the most numerous; besides Lu Xun, there are twelve others.

The twelve cultivators each guard different spots on the platform.

Beneath this platform is the gun emplacement of the Star Annihilation Cannon, which houses its core components; that's why there are so many people.

Among the twelve, the strongest is Yuan Zhen of the Five Realms.

They continually kill the dark beasts that approach.

Those dark beasts that break through the firepower net blockade are usually stronger.

Dealing with Four Realm cultivators is not usually a big problem; occasionally there are some troublesome ones that require Yuan Zhen to act.

As for Fu Xue, she remains in the sky, watching the outside, never making a move.

For now, these dark beasts don't require her to act.

Fu Xue needs to conserve some strength.

No one knows how long Lan Xing will travel through the dark universe, nor how long the dark beast tide will last.

It's only the first day, and yet so many dark beasts have come.

If Lan Xing's journey this time lasts ten days to half a month, or even several dozen days, and during those dozens of days the dark beast tide becomes ever more fierce.

Even Six Realm experts could possibly be exhausted to death.

This is also the significance of these Star Annihilation Cannon weapons.

They can be used to clear the field, reducing the cultivators' consumption.

Although cultivators are strong, their strength is ultimately limited.

As for these Star Annihilation Cannon weapons, as long as sufficient energy is prepared in advance, they can launch continuous attacks.

Besides the weapons in the space fortresses, Lu Xun also saw some patrolling space warships.

These warships operate roughly at the same level as the space fortresses to avoid being accidentally injured by the Star Annihilation Cannon.

They are responsible for clearing some densely accumulated dark beasts, reducing the pressure on each space fortress, and can also prevent these dark beasts from breaking through the Star-Protecting Grand Formation and rushing onto the surface of Lan Xing.

In the blink of an eye, another day has passed.

Lan Xing has traveled through the dark universe for a full two days, yet still has not broken out.

The dark beast tide intensifies, and the number of dark beasts rushing into the vicinity of Lan Xing keeps increasing.

"The sphere at the center of Xuanji City is actually also a tremendously powerful weapon, how fierce!"

"The moon is also awesome!"

Lu Xun has observed quite a few things these past two days.

He again furtively used the Heavenly Dao Eye.

But this time Lu Xun has learned his lesson; he won't stare at one spot, his gaze sweeping past, thus avoiding the situation where he was previously detected by a strong expert.

In the space around Lan Xing, there are many human-made objects.

The Xuanji City that Lu Xun saw last time performed exceptionally strikingly in this dark beast tide.

The sphere at the center of this city is a weapon whose power is even more terrifying than that of the Star Annihilation Cannon.

The moon also attracted a lot of firepower toward Lan Xing, eliminating a huge amount of dark beasts.

"How can there be so many!"

At this moment, the space fortress where Lu Xun is located has welcomed a large wave of dark beasts.

"There are Six Realm dark beasts, be careful."

Fu Xue sensed something, her body moved, and she lunged at a dark beast.

Good partner.

The Six Realm dark beasts have all arrived.

The space fortress's firepower net can no longer hold up.

A large number of dark beasts broke through the firepower net and came up to kill.

The battle suddenly became extraordinarily fierce.

"Brother, quickly use the talisman!"

Yuan Zhen's urgent voice rang out.

Because more than ten dark beasts were attacking Lu Xun, and she couldn't separate herself at that moment.

This platform's area is still quite large, with side lengths of several hundred meters.

Just as Yuan Zhen thought Lu Xun would unleash a talisman, she saw him draw his long sword; with a few swish strokes, he killed all those more than ten dark beasts.

This scene left Yuan Zhen stunned.

Fu Xue didn't mention Lu Xun's identity, and since Lu Xun looked too young, Yuan Zhen still thought Fu Xue was merely bringing students along to see the world.

So she deliberately gave Lu Xun a talisman to prevent him from having an accident, lest she have trouble explaining it.

Who would have known that Lu Xun's combat power is this strong?

Among those more than ten dark beasts, there were actually several of the Four Realm.

The strength of dark beasts is easy to distinguish; for each increase in realm, they grow an extra horn.

"These dark beasts aren't hard to kill, are they?"

After Lu Xun killed a few dark beasts, he no longer intended to stand by idly.

It's mainly because the number of dark beasts keeps increasing, and he can't slack off.

Lu Xun took the lead with a fifth-grade long sword, without using a holy weapon, and one strike could kill a dark beast.

His efficiency in killing dark beasts far surpassed that of the fourth-realm cultivators on the platform.

Thus, after Lu Xun made his move, although the dark beasts came fiercely, the pressure on the people on the platform actually decreased considerably.

"Take a few people to support other places; I've got this here."

Lu Xun got addicted to killing, constantly swinging his long sword, and snatched away many of the dark beasts of the other fourth-realm cultivators.

"So impressive."

"I didn't expect him to be this strong!"

"Who is he?"

The cultivators on the platform were somewhat surprised.

They were all battle-hardened fourth-realm powerhouses, each confident in their own strength.

But today, Lu Xun's performance as a junior has far surpassed theirs.

"He seems to be only at the third realm."

At this moment, Yuan Zhen and another cultivator made a discovery.

The fluctuation when Lu Xun made his move was only at the third-realm level.

"Just the third realm and he's this strong?"

Yuan Zhen, a fifth-realm grand master, couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.

Lu Xun, this younger brother, is only at the third realm yet is absurdly strong.

The key is that he's also so young.

This leaves those cultivators who struggled for decades to reach the fourth realm wondering where to put their faces.

Is this the legendary monster of geniuses?!

Although Yuan Zhen comes from Pure North and isn't weak himself, his strength exceeds Lu Xun's current level, but in terms of talent, compared to Lu Xun, he falls far short.

She has graduated many years ago.

For a moment, her mood became complicated.

This is like the achievement she painstakingly worked hard for decades to accomplish.

As a result, seeing someone achieve it in just a few years with ease.

How could it not be complicated?

Even she feels this way, let alone those fourth-realm cultivators.

They have seen many geniuses.

But a genius as oppressive as Lu Xun, they have never seen before.