Chapter 264

"That thing is very unusual,"

The Star Spirit's voice was deep and grave, carrying a hint of imperceptible trembling.

"I feel an ancient and evil aura."

On the Black Shark flagship, the black light condensed into a huge vortex, and the surrounding space began to twist, as if about to be sucked in.

Small meteorites were pulled and flew toward the vortex, instantly turning into powder.

"Boss, the power of this 'Black Hole' is truly amazing!"

The gaunt man pointed to the devoured meteorites, his tone full of excitement and fear.

Another pirate also echoed:

"This kid and his companions are dead this time! Haha!"

The Starry Wanderer's expression was grave; he felt unprecedented pressure.

"The power of this weapon probably already surpasses the conventional weapons of the Interstellar Alliance."

The Messenger of Light gripped the light sword in his hand tighter, golden light flowing on his body.

"We need to stop him as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable."

The Nebula Sage calculated constantly, but still couldn't see through the essence of this black vortex.

"This power... is too strange, I've never seen it before."

"Zhang Cheng, careful!"

Kelinda grabbed Zhang Cheng's hand tightly, her eyes full of worry. She could feel the destructive power contained in this black vortex.

Suddenly, the secondary guns of the pirate flagship began to charge, and a red energy beam shot straight at the group. Seeing this, the Blue Star Guardian blocked in front of the Mysterious Elf.

"Boom!"

With a loud noise, the Blue Star Guardian was hit by the energy beam, his body falling heavily to the ground. Blood flowed from the corner of his mouth, staining the battle armor on his chest red.

"Guardian!"

Zhang Cheng's eyes were splitting, and a fire of anger burned in his heart.

The Mysterious Elf looked at the fallen Blue Star Guardian, a flash of sadness in her eyes. She extended her hand, wanting to touch him, but retracted it.

"This..."

The Starry Wanderer looked at this scene in shock; he knew the Blue Star Guardian's strength and didn't expect him to be knocked down in one blow.

Zhang Cheng stood up slowly, his gaze fixed coldly on the Black Shark flagship. He took a deep breath and said in a low voice:

"Kelinda, protect everyone."

He turned and walked forward, his eyes full of determination.

Zhang Cheng's gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, sweeping across the chaotic battlefield; he was not intimidated by the enemy's strength, but calmly observed the pirate group's formation and weapon launch devices.

Suddenly, his gaze sharpened, and a hint of an imperceptible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Found it!"

He said in a low voice.

Everyone gathered around immediately.

"Found what?"

Kelinda asked anxiously.

Zhang Cheng pointed to the abdomen of the Black Shark flagship, where there was a device flickering with faint light.

"Their 'Black Hole' weapon is powerful, but its charging time is long, and it requires continuous power supply. This device is the energy core; as long as we destroy it, the 'Black Hole' weapon will fail."

Everyone looked in the direction Zhang Cheng pointed; only then did they notice that inconspicuous device.

The Starry Wanderer said in surprise:

"Hidden so secretly, if you hadn't reminded us, we would never have found it."

The Messenger of Light also praised:

"Zhang Cheng, your observation skills are truly amazing."

"Now is not the time to praise me,"

Zhang Cheng interrupted them.

"I have a plan."

He gathered everyone together and told them the content of the plan in a low voice.

This was a bold plan, requiring precise coordination and great courage.

"This is too risky!"

The Nebula Sage said with worry.

"If we are discovered by the enemy, we're done for."

"But this is our only chance of winning,"

Zhang Cheng's gaze was firm.

"Starry Wanderer, Messenger of Light, you are responsible for attracting the enemy's attention and buying time for us. Kelinda, Nebula Sage, come with me."

The Starry Wanderer and the Messenger of Light looked at each other and nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry, leave it to us!"

Zhang Cheng led Kelinda and the Nebula Sage, sneaking to the rear of the Black Shark flagship.

They hid in the meteorite group, approaching the energy core carefully.

At the same time, the Starry Wanderer and the Messenger of Light also began their actions.

The Starry Wanderer waved his dual blades, shuttling through the pirate warships like a lightning bolt, while the Messenger of Light's light sword shone with golden light, each swing accompanied by energy waves, shattering the pirate warships into fragments.

"Black Shark, if you have the guts, come and duel me one-on-one!"

The Starry Wanderer's provocation echoed throughout the battlefield.

Black Shark roared and drove the flagship toward the Starry Wanderer personally.

"Court death!"

Zhang Cheng looked at the fierce battle ahead, took a deep breath, and said in a low voice:

"Now!"

Zhang Cheng shouted in a low voice:

"Do it!"

He rushed out first, the energy sword in his hand drawing a dazzling arc, heading straight for the energy core.

Kelinda followed closely, the long whip in her hand dancing like a spirit snake, knocking away several pirates who tried to block them.

The Nebula Sage released an energy barrier, protecting them from stray bullets.

The alarm of the Black Shark flagship sounded suddenly; only then did the pirates discover that the rear had been attacked.

Black Shark roared:

"Damn it! Daring to sneak attack!"

He immediately mobilized men to defend, but the offensive of the Starry Wanderer and the Messenger of Light was even more fierce, and the pirates couldn't get away at all.

"Black Hole weapon ready!"

A pirate shouted excitedly.

Black Shark sneered:

"Fire! Blow these scum into cosmic dust!"

Just then, Zhang Cheng's energy sword slashed fiercely at the energy core.

A violent explosion sounded, the energy core collapsed instantly, and the Black Hole weapon also misfired.

"What's going on?"

Black Shark widened his eyes in disbelief.

"Why did the Black Hole weapon fail?"

"Your toy is already scrapped."

Zhang Cheng's voice came from the communicator, carrying a hint of mockery.

Only then did Black Shark realize he had been tricked; he roared in anger:

"Kill them! Leave none alive!"

Zhang Cheng and Kelinda retreated quickly after destroying the energy core. The Starry Wanderer and the Messenger of Light also took the opportunity to disengage from the battle and rendezvous with Zhang Cheng and the others.

"Well done!"

The Starry Wanderer patted Zhang Cheng on the shoulder excitedly.

"Now is not the time to celebrate,"

Zhang Cheng looked at the black pirate fleet in the distance.

"They won't let it go."

Kelinda gripped the long whip in her hand tightly, cold light flashing in her beautiful eyes.

"Then let them come, we'll accompany them to the end!"

Black Shark looked at the destroyed energy core, his face livid.

He smashed his fist against the console and said through gritted teeth:

"I'm going to tear you into pieces!"

Black Shark's roar echoed in the flagship command room, making the metal walls hum.

"Charge! Charge! Even if we have to ram this ship into them, we must tear them into fragments!"

The irrational anger distorted his face, and his scarlet eyes were full of crazy killing intent.

The pirates received the order, like beasts released, driving all kinds of spaceships, charging toward Zhang Cheng and the others without fear of death.

Energy cannons poured out regardless of their lives, forming an airtight fire net.

The Black Shark flagship took the brunt, the engine emitting a harsh roar, like a crazy steel beast, ramming straight toward the starship where Zhang Cheng and the others were located.

"They're crazy!"

The Starry Wanderer exclaimed, driving the spaceship to dodge the dense attacks flexibly.

"No, they want to die together!"

Zhang Cheng's expression was grave; he could feel the despair and madness radiating from the pirates—a determination to drag the enemy into hell at all costs.

Kelinda's long whip danced airtightly, knocking down incoming energy bullets one by one, but she could also feel the pressure increasing.

"Their offensive is too fierce, we can't hold on for long at this rate."

The Nebula Sage frowned, releasing powerful energy fluctuations, trying to interfere with the pirates' attacks, but the effect was minimal.

"Their energy fluctuations are abnormally chaotic, as if... as if controlled by some kind of power."

"Some kind of power?"

Zhang Cheng's heart sank, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart.

Just then, the bow of the Black Shark flagship suddenly split open, revealing a huge black sphere.

The surface of the sphere flickered with strange red light, and a heart-palpitating energy fluctuation radiated from it.

"What is that?"

The Mysterious Elf pointed to the black sphere in terror.

Zhang Cheng's pupils shrank; he felt an inexplicable suction coming from the sphere, as if about to swallow everything.

"Not good! Hurry and dodge!"

However, it was already too late.

The black sphere released a dazzling light, and a powerful shockwave swept over... Black Shark laughed ferociously,

"Welcome death!"

He roared in a low voice, his voice full of madness and... relief.

After the dazzling light, the shockwave dissipated, and dust and smoke permeated the battlefield.

Everyone climbed up from the ground in a sorry state, still shaken.

The black sphere of the Black Shark flagship had disappeared, but that heart-palpitating energy fluctuation still lingered in the air.

The pirates rushed toward the group like crazy, regardless of their lives; their eyes were full of madness, without a hint of fear, as if controlled by some power, launching suicide attacks regardless of everything.

"What's wrong with them?"

The Starry Wanderer waved the light sword in his hand, struggling to resist the pirates' attacks, sweat seeping from his forehead.

"Seems controlled by some kind of evil power."

The Messenger of Light's expression was grave; the holy light in his hand flickered, clearly also feeling immense pressure.

"Careful!"

The Blue Star Guardian pushed Zhang Cheng away, dodging a flying energy bullet.

The shockwave of the explosion blasted a large hole in the ground, and the splashing gravel grazed Zhang Cheng's cheek, leaving a bloodstain.

"Zhang Cheng, are you okay?"

Kelinda asked anxiously, her eyes full of worry.

Zhang Cheng shook his head.

"I'm fine, everyone be careful, their attacks are even crazier!"

The Mysterious Elf was hit again, her petite body flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

"Elf!"

The Nebula Sage exclaimed and hurriedly stepped forward to support her.

"I... I'm fine..."

The Mysterious Elf said weakly, her face as pale as paper. Her power was almost exhausted, and she could collapse at any moment.

Seeing this scene, everyone's heart sank. The Mysterious Elf's weakness made them realize the predicament before them even more clearly.

The pirates still rushed up one after another, as if endless. Their madness and disregard for everything made everyone feel deep despair.

Black Shark stood on the wreckage of the flagship, looking at everything before him, a ferocious smile appearing on his face.

"Struggle on your deathbed! Your fate is already sealed!"

Zhang Cheng took a deep breath, a flash of determination in his eyes.

He gathered everyone together and said calmly and composedly:

"Everyone don't panic, let's rearrange the formation..."

He pointed to the entrance of the strange space guarded by the Star Spirit.

"That is our last hope..."

"Starry Wanderer, you are responsible for containing Black Shark, Messenger of Light, you protect the Elf and the Sage, Blue Star Guardian, let's cover the others to retreat to the Star Spirit together!"

Zhang Cheng issued instructions quickly, his tone firm and powerful.

Everyone executed the orders without hesitation; years of battle experience gave them absolute trust in Zhang Cheng's command.

"Want to escape? Not that easy!"

Black Shark sneered, waving the black giant axe in his hand, and a black energy wave headed straight for Zhang Cheng.

The Starry Wanderer flashed, blocking in front of Zhang Cheng; the light sword collided with the giant axe, emitting a harsh metal clashing sound.

"Your opponent is me!"

The Starry Wanderer roared.

Zhang Cheng led the others to retreat while fighting; the pirates surged like a tide, their attacks becoming more and more fierce.

The holy light in the Messenger of Light's hand kept flickering, beams of light repelling the pirates approaching the Elf and the Sage, but he clearly felt his power draining rapidly.

"Elf, can you still hold on?"

The Sage asked with concern. The Elf's face was pale, and she nodded through gritted teeth.

The Blue Star Guardian fought side by side with Zhang Cheng; they cooperated tacitly, repelling the approaching pirates one by one.

"Zhang Cheng, this can't go on, we'll be exhausted to death!"

The Blue Star Guardian said anxiously.

Zhang Cheng's brows locked in a frown; he looked around, the pirates rushing up like mad dogs, regardless of their lives.

Suddenly, he remembered the skill he learned in the strange space called

"Star River Burst"

This skill required a massive amount of energy, but was extremely powerful, enough to turn the tide of the battle.

"Cover me!"

Zhang Cheng shouted, sat cross-legged, put his hands together, and began to mobilize the energy in his body.

The Blue Star Guardian and the others immediately surrounded him, resisting the pirates' attacks desperately.

Black Shark noticed Zhang Cheng's movements, and a sense of ominous premonition rose in his heart.

"Stop him!"

Black Shark roared.

The pirates rushed toward Zhang Cheng even more crazily; the Blue Star Guardian and the others were under increased pressure, their bodies covered in wounds, but they still guarded Zhang Cheng to the death.

Zhang Cheng's body began to emit bursts of dazzling light, and the surrounding space began to twist and deform.

A powerful energy fluctuation radiated from him, pressing on everyone until they could barely breathe.

"What is he doing?"

The Starry Wanderer looked at Zhang Cheng suspiciously while resisting Black Shark's attacks.

Zhang Cheng opened his eyes suddenly, his eyes full of power and determination.

"Star River Burst!"

He roared in a low voice...

Dazzling light erupted from Zhang Cheng, like a supernova shining suddenly, illuminating the entire starry sky.

The terrifying energy fluctuation swept out, twisting the surrounding space, forming ripples visible to the naked eye.

"Star River Burst!"

With Zhang Cheng's low roar, the dazzling light turned into countless light blades, pouring out like a storm, instantly swallowing the pirates who were besieging them.

Screams rose one after another; wherever the light blades passed, the pirates were blown into fragments one after another.

Zhang Cheng flashed, rushing into the pirate camp, like a tiger entering a flock of sheep.

Every punch and kick of his contained earth-shattering power; wherever he went, the pirates fell like wheat being cut.

Black Shark looked at this scene in terror; he had never seen such powerful strength.

"This guy... is a monster!"

Black Shark retreated in terror. The pirates under his command were even more scared out of their wits, fleeing in all directions.

"Boss, we... let's run!"

A pirate shouted in a panic.

"Run? Where to run!"

Zhang Cheng's voice was like a judgment from hell, making Black Shark's men liver and gallbladder split.

Seeing Zhang Cheng so brave, the Starry Wanderer, the Blue Star Guardian, and others were also greatly encouraged; they cheered up and joined the battle.

The Starry Wanderer's light sword danced even more sharply, and the Blue Star Guardian also erupted with full power, defeating the approaching pirates one by one.

The Messenger of Light and the Mysterious Elf also joined the battle, holy light and elf magic intertwined, forming a beautiful barrier, blocking the remaining pirates outside.

The pirates retreated steadily; Black Shark saw the situation was gone, his face gloomy and terrifying.

He quietly retreated toward his spaceship, preparing to escape alone.

However, just as he was about to board the spaceship, the spaceship suddenly exploded violently...

"What's going on!"

Black Shark roared in shock.

Black Shark widened his eyes in disbelief, the fire of the spaceship explosion reflecting on his terrified face.

"Who? Who did this!"

He roared hysterically.

The Star Spirit, hidden in the dark, smiled slightly, his figure gradually disappearing into the ripples of space.

Black Shark, who had lost his chance to escape, fell into complete despair; he knew he couldn't escape today.

Zhang Cheng flashed to Black Shark, the powerful pressure making Black Shark unable to move.

"Your evil ends here."

Zhang Cheng's tone was cold, and he threw a punch; Black Shark screamed, his body flying out like a kite with a broken string, falling heavily to the ground, losing consciousness.

With Black Shark's fall, the remaining pirates also surrendered one after another. The battle ended, and the dawn of victory shone on this starry sky.

Everyone boarded Black Shark's flagship and found the cabin filled with all kinds of rare treasures, shining with dazzling light.

"Looks like we had a big harvest this time!"

The Starry Wanderer looked at the treasures filling the cabin and couldn't help but sigh.

"These treasures might hide some secrets."

The Nebula Sage stroked his chin, his deep gaze fixed on the treasures emitting strange light.

Kelinda walked to Zhang Cheng's side, holding his arm gently.

"Zhang Cheng, are you okay?"

Zhang Cheng shook his head gently, his gaze sweeping over everyone, finally landing on those treasures.

"The origin of these treasures is probably not simple."

Everyone gathered around the treasures; these treasures emitted strange light.

However, before they could check carefully, some strange runes appeared around them, deep blue light flickering... The Messenger of Light reached out to touch them, but was stopped by the Star Spirit.

"Don't touch!"