Chapter 519: Trap Devouring the Empire's Emblem

Asasitie?

Divine Realm?

"…"

The Astate's moods instantly grew heavier, and it was clear they had underestimated the Asasitie before them.

To be honest, beyond the communications being cut off, besides the slight fear and deterrence forced upon them deep inside from directly witnessing such a massive indescribable thing, they also felt a tangible sense of oppression.

It was as if invisible hands pierced their energy shield detection zone, or their Spiritual Energy barrier, pressing forcefully on their shoulders.

This oppression made their physical bodies become extremely heavy in an instant, preventing any high jumps or swift runs.

Moreover mentally, they could barely stay rational for now, but the pressure from that Asasitie grew stronger, making it impossible for them to endure indefinitely.

"Scum, die!!"

At that moment, the sergeant burst forth with unprecedented power, letting out a battle roar while raising his short sword and charging at Asasitie.

Moreover, the sergeant ignored whether this dark plaza or the so‑called Divine Realm could withstand the chain annihilation reaction of the antimatter explosive arrow, charging forward while reaching with his left hand toward the explosive arrow pistol at his lower back.

Seeing this, the other brothers also tried to break the suppression, and the two Tutesmos even prepared to jointly unleash a Spiritual Energy spell sufficient to expel the great demon from the real world back into another dimension.

"Ignorance…"

"Boom!!"

But as Asasitie uttered a word, the pressure surged instantly; the valiant sergeant, who had been the focus, was knocked down before he could even pull the trigger, followed by the remaining brothers.

However, the Sparta wielding a war shield and a powered spear, as he was about to fall uncontrollably, mustered all his strength and hurled the powered spear forward.

"!!"

The tip of the powered spear, pulsing with a ghostly green lightning field, collided violently with the intangible field that bound Asasitie.

"Bang~ clang… clang…"

Alas, this powered spear was only a slightly modified ordinary model, not as sharp as Sparta's OriginalBody's Fear Spear, so the intangible field bounced it away, and it finally rolled onto the crystal floor tiles.

"He… he…"

Seeing that all the Astate, including the sergeant, were immobilized—lying or crouching in place, Asasitie again let out a thick, nasal, carefree laugh, and, perhaps due to the joy of imminent escape, muttered to itself:

"The final… material is gathered… I can finally break… the cage; reality will… continue to be ruled by me and… us!"

Just from hearing this, one can guess the indescribable nature of this carnivorous‑flower‑like thing; if it successfully plunders and devours the souls of the sergeant and others, it will likely gain enough power to break free from the intangible force field that binds it.

At that time, although it could not wreak havoc on the entire Zero Three Universe, it would be a devastating blow to Sililan and the nearby star systems.

Moreover, Leon's earlier feeling was correct: Asasitie has known the Astate's existence from the start, since when it invaded the minds of Leon, Lin Hong and others, it already obtained many memory fragments.

Among them were the Griffin ship, as well as the sergeant and the Astate waiting aboard the Griffin.

Since then, Asasitie began pondering how to lure those "delicious" giants onto the ground and then into the Divine Realm where it resides.

The simplest plan was to first use a group of mind‑lost, almost harmless mutants as bait, lowering the auxiliary troops' and Astate's guard, and provoking the Astate's desire for more achievements, honors, and "good fun."

During this time, Asasitie continuously emitted its own Spiritual Energy band, influencing the thoughts of those at the northern foothill camp.

First feigning weakness, making the sergeant and others think it was merely "scum."

When the sergeant and others penetrated the mountains and were about to reach its Divine Realm plaza, it would increase its attack intensity, such as thorn‑vine tentacles formed from a strange aura.

Then, it exploited the Astate's unwavering resolve and excessive pride, luring the sergeant and others to voluntarily jump into the gap, ultimately "successfully" falling into the trap it temporarily constructed.

As for what Asasitie actually is?

Whether the Human Empire led by the Zero Three Emperor or the New Human Empire founded by Helusi Lupikar and a group of rebellious OriginalBodies, neither has any records or information about Asasitie.

Even the fragmented data and relics left by humanity in the Golden Age contain none.

However, the race—or individual—that can defeat Asasitie, then create a binding field generator and imprison it here should be a more noteworthy existence.

At this moment.

Asasitie's countless eyes whirled rapidly, emitting a horribly disgusting "gulu…" sound that made most people's hair stand on end, focusing its uneven pupils on the immobilized sergeant and others.

Waiting a moment.

A vague mist spewed from Asasitie's massive mouth, then turned into numerous thorn‑vine tentacles that lunged toward the six Astate whose consciousness lingered yet could not act.

Sss!!

However, when the tentacle tips easily passed through the Thunderhammer's energy shield detection range, they were again scorched by Spiritual Energy.

??

This sting caused Asasitie to pause any action temporarily, leaving the tentacles hovering above the sergeant and others, and also leaving the indescribable thing somewhat confused.

Because under its flood‑like mental onslaught, even the six Astate could barely hold on and could not retaliate; for example, the two Tutesmos should no longer be able to generate a Spiritual Energy barrier.

"…"

Observing for a moment.

Asasitie indeed did not sense the Spiritual Energy waves released by the two Tutesmos, but it did notice that the emblem of the Human Empire etched on the left‑shoulder pauldrons of the Thunderhammer worn by all Astate was emitting a faint golden glow.

Could this be hindering its devouring action?

Asasitie could not be sure.

But having been imprisoned for an unknown number of Earth years, it no longer wished to endure.

Moreover, the previous scorching pain was tolerable; if it forcibly devoured the six Astate—who are far stronger in spirit than Leon, Lin Hong, etc. —it would not need more ordinary souls and could restore to one percent of its peak state…

Yet that would be enough to let it break the binding field.

As long as it escapes, then uses its corporeal body capable of free interstellar travel to "eat up" all life on Sililan, and then visit other planets and star systems, it should not take long before it returns to its peak, perhaps even surpassing its former self.

Furthermore, after completing the devour, Asasitie plans to keep the six Astate's bodies, remodel them, and perhaps forge formidable subordinates.

Decision made.

Asasitie again manipulated the thorn‑vine tentacles, violently striking the intangible barrier generated by the Empire's emblem.

"Ka…ka…"

Soon, Asasitie's hearing keenly caught an extremely faint sound, like a plastic shell about to be crushed and cracked.

!!!

Victory is within sight!!

Even if it has survived for an unknown number of Earth years, its knowledge reserves can be described as cosmic-level, belonging to the ranks of gods, an indescribable entity; when it is about to break the prison that confines it, it will also erupt with unprecedented excitement, joy, and even 'chuunibyo'.

But just as Asasatiye manipulated the vine tendrils, about to shatter the barrier of the Empire's emblem……

Whooo—!

In the blink of an eye, in Asasatiye's field of vision, the various crystal pillars and statues that constituted the gloomy square of its divine domain all disappeared.

Everything before it and around it was endless darkness; even the traces of the restraining stance vanished, and its main body, resembling a colossal man-eating flower, was "suspended" or "stagnant" in this endless darkness.

?

Could it have already broken free of its confinement?

But after it tried to move, it discovered it was merely exerting itself in vain; Asasatiye could not even sense its body.

!!

After experiencing the helplessness of being buried alive with only the head exposed above the soil, this indescribable entity began to panic, because the current situation had already surpassed its expectations……

At the same time, it clearly understood that only an equal or higher level of thought and consciousness could produce such a scene.

Just as Asasatiye was analyzing the situation, a "human" figure outlined in a faint golden light instantly appeared not far before it, looking down from above and scrutinizing it.

!!!

Sensing that the opponent seemed to be deliberately restraining themselves, yet still allowing it to perceive extremely subtle vibrations, Asasatiye instantly went into a frenzied struggle.

If we compare it to a swimming pool, the minute vibrations unintentionally released by the opponent are no different from an endless ocean, instantly overwhelming the limits that Asasatiye could bear and anticipate.

Put simply, Asasatiye is an indescribable entity to ordinary people; merely knowing of its existence causes them to lose their sanity, and their souls are even plundered and devoured by it—and now……

To Asasatiye, that 'human' figure is instead an absolute 'indescribable' entity.

Flee!

It wants to flee!

Unfortunately, it also seems to be trapped in some kind of dream or environment, exactly the same as the pattern it used against Leon, Lin Hong, and others.

Moreover, even with Asasatiye's vast knowledge, it could not immediately know what it had provoked; besides, it is now on the verge of collapse, with no capacity to use the plundered memory fragments to ponder the opponent's identity.

And this human figure is none other than Sui Bian.

He wore black casual attire with gold-embroidered trim and gold shoulder capelets (small cloaks on both shoulders), and his face showed a hint of annoyance and disgust as he lowered his gaze to regard "this pot of man-eating flower".

Just now, he was providing some protection to the 16th Battalion of the Vanguard Legion, so that a squad that had inadvertently suffered a massive assault by Chief Warrior Worms could withdraw safely, and he even managed to kill many of the worms.

It's not that Sui Bian likes to save everyone; after all, the threat posed by the Tai Luo Insect Race is greater, requiring his closer attention, and there is also a group of offspring (the Vanguard) with an average age in their early twenties there.

Dad protects his young.

This has long been no secret within all the legions.

Although at times their fathers cannot provide timely aid, causing some brothers to fall on the spot, all Astartes, and even OriginalBodies, possess absolute confidence to shout defiance at anything.

When the sergeant major and others were under Asasatiye's oppression, each half-conscious, Sui Bian actually failed to notice.

Only when Asasatiye attempted to use its vine tendrils to devour the sergeant major and others, but was blocked by the Empire's emblem and kept striking the barrier automatically generated by the emblem, did Sui Bian take notice.

The Empire's emblem is not merely ornamental; it is actually a symbol that has received the Blessing of the Human Emperor—namely, Sui Bian himself personally bestowed the Blessing upon it.

According to Huaxia tradition, it can be regarded as an "amulet", effectively resisting incursions from other spaces or a powerful mental attack.

Furthermore, the Empire's emblem manifests different effects depending on the user's Spiritual Energy or mental strength, and their degree of faith in the Human Emperor.

Of course, the Empire's emblem provides no defense or resistance against pure physical attacks.

This is why, when that Vanguard squad explored ruins beneath a planet's surface, their lack of experience led them into a Chief Warrior Worm trap, endangering their lives.

However, for the sergeant major and others who possess absolute faith and loyalty to their father, they can rely on the isolation barrier generated by the Empire's emblem to fend off multiple attacks from Asasatiye.

Meanwhile, with such a huge commotion, Sui Bian could hardly fail to notice.

Thus he used his own Way to heal himself, employing absolute Spiritual Energy to break through the mist of Sri Lanka, enduring the nauseating odor, and pulled Asasatiye's consciousness into the Void Space he had created.

However.

Even if the attempt of "this pot of man-eating flower" to devour his sons had failed, his anger only grew, contemplating how to punish and torment "this pot" of clueless thing.

He pondered for a moment.

In this Void Space where time flow is static relative to reality, Sui Bian projected his consciousness slightly closer to "this pot of man-eating flower", doing his best to suppress his anger, avoid unnecessary misunderstandings in the other space, and calmly said:

"Tell me, how were you born, how many of your kind are there, and who bound you here?"

After thinking it over, Sui Bian still decided to temporarily spare its life, preparing to extract more information from Asasatiye, especially regarding the race or civilization capable of producing the restraining stance.

"... no... no..."

But the immobile Asasatiye could only shiver, repeatedly saying no.

It looks like it's been frightened quite badly.

"..." Sui Bian was somewhat speechless.

Is he really that terrifying?

After easing up, Sui Bian controlled his strength, directly kicked over "this pot of man-eating flower", and his tone turned harsh:

"Where do you come from! Do you have any kin!"

"Yes! Yes! I have kin!"

(End of chapter)