Chapter 297: The Strange Fetus and the Sand Table's Transformation

Lín Jìn brandishes the Abyss Return Ruler, mustering all his strength to thrust toward the warship's energy core. The Abyss Return Ruler surges forward like a blade through bamboo, plunging into the core. In an instant, the core erupts in a dazzling flash, a torrent of powerful energy spilling outward like a raging flood. The warship shudders violently, emits a deep boom, then slowly tilts and plummets toward the ground.

"We succeeded!" Lin Li shouts excitedly. Everyone watches the falling warship, a wave of joy rising in their hearts, yet they also understand that this is only part of the Correctors' power; a greater danger lies ahead.

At that moment, Ling Yue suddenly feels a stir in her abdomen. The Quantum Fetus she has been carrying seems to react more intensely now. Ling Yue's complexion changes slightly, and she instinctively covers her belly.

Lín Jìn and the others immediately gather around, their faces full of concern. "Ling Yue, what's wrong?" Lín Jìn asks anxiously.

Ling Yue bites her lip and says, "The Fetus... the Fetus seems to be changing."

Everyone's gaze instantly focuses on Ling Yue's abdomen. The previously quiet Fetus now twitches its body slightly, as if struggling to break free of some constraint. Then the Fetus slowly opens its eyes.

The onlookers are surprised to find the Fetus's pupils displaying a strange form, simultaneously possessing the Observer's Compound Eyes multi‑pupil trait and Lin Yuan's unique iris pattern; these two entirely different features merge, appearing eerie and mysterious.

After the eyes open, the Fetus looks straight ahead, its gaze seemingly containing endless mysteries. Immediately, the Fetus lets out its first wail. The cry is clear and bright, yet it carries a soul‑piercing force that reverberates throughout the space.

With that wail, the Jade Box Sand Table, which had been constantly flashing data and energy waves, suddenly falls completely silent. The Jade Box Sand Table had been their crucial tool for obtaining key information and clues, and now it is motionless, as if time has ceased to affect it at this moment.

"What... what's happening? Why are the Fetus's eyes like this, and why has the Jade Box Sand Table suddenly stopped responding?" Lin Li says, her face full of doubt.

Ao Li furrows his brow slightly, thinks for a moment, then says, "Perhaps the birth of this Fetus is intricately linked to the Observer's and Lin Yuan's plans. The silence of the Jade Box Sand Table might signify the start of a new stage, or the concealment of some crucial information."

Lín Jìn watches the Fetus, a complex emotion welling up inside him. The mysteries surrounding this Fetus are too many; they do not know whether its appearance is a blessing or a curse. But for now, it seems to have a significant impact on the whole situation.

As the group falls into contemplation, the surrounding space suddenly ripples with a strange wave. It is as if an invisible force is warping reality, connecting their current space with another dimension.

"Be careful, another incident!" Lín Jìn shouts loudly, simultaneously gripping the Abyss Return Ruler and watching the surroundings warily.

From the ripples, a group of figures clad in black robes gradually emerges. Their faces are hidden in the shadows of their hoods, expressions unreadable, but they exude a mysterious and powerful aura that sends chills down the spine.

"Who are you?" Lín Jìn asks loudly, his voice firm and strong.

The leading Black-robed Person slowly lifts his head, revealing a pale, indifferent face. "We are the Judicators of the Correctors; you have disrupted our plan, and today is your doom." The Black-robed Person's voice is ice‑cold, as if emanating from Nine Abyss Hell.

Lín Jìn snorts coldly, "You lot who dare to control the fate of the universe are the real culprits. Today, we will not let you succeed."

With that, Lín Jìn launches the first attack. The Abyss Return Ruler dances in his hand, drawing forth sharp Sword Qi that slashes toward the Black-robed Person. The Sword Qi tears the air, emitting a sharp whistling sound.

The Black-robed Person remains unhurried; he gently raises his hand, and a black energy shield instantly materializes, blocking Lín Jìn's Sword Qi. The Sword Qi strikes the shield, sparking a dazzling flash, yet it cannot breach the barrier.

Seeing this, Ling Yue, Lin Li, and Ao Li also join the fight. Ling Yue manipulates the Mechanical Uterus, firing a barrage of energy bolts at the Black-robed Person. Lin Li employs her control over data and energy, attempting to disrupt the Black-robed Person's energy flow. Ao Li swings both hands, wielding the power of the Sea of Life, condensing luminous spears that thrust toward the Black-robed Person.

However, these attacks seem to have little effect on the Black-robed Person. The energy shield surrounding him is as solid as rock, easily repelling their assaults.

"Your power is too feeble to contend with the Correctors," the Black-robed Person says coldly, contempt filling his eyes.

At that moment, the constantly wailing Fetus suddenly ceases its cry. Its gaze falls upon the Black-robed Person, eyes flashing with a strange light. Then the Fetus's body emits a soft radiance that quickly spreads, enveloping the entire battlefield.

Under this radiance, the Black-robed Person's energy shield begins to ripple. His complexion changes slightly; he feels an unprecedented force striking his defense.

"What... what is this power?" the Black-robed Person exclaims in surprise.

Lín Jìn and the others also stare in astonishment; they did not expect the Fetus to act suddenly, let alone display such overwhelming power.

"It seems this Fetus is no ordinary one; we should seize this chance and attack with all our might!" Lín Jìn shouts.

The group immediately launches another assault. The Abyss Return Ruler, energy bolts, luminous spears, and Lin Li's data energy all converge on the Black-robed Person. Under the weakening effect of the Fetus's light, the energy shield finally cracks and then shatters with a boom.

The Black-robed Person is hit by the powerful strike, his body flies outward and crashes heavily onto the ground. Other Black-robed People see this, their faces turn pale, and they rush to attack, trying to rescue their leader.

Lín Jìn and his companions show no retreat, engaging the Black-robed People in a fierce melee. Light flashes across the battlefield, energy surges, and shouts and battle cries rise and fall.

During the fight, Lín Jìn discovers that these Black-robed People seem to share a special link; their attacks coordinate, forming a formidable formation. To defeat them, they must find a way to break the formation.

"Everyone, notice—their attacks have a formation; we need to disrupt their coordination!" Lín Jìn shouts.

Ao Li, while manipulating the Sea of Life to block attacks, ponders a strategy. Suddenly, an idea strikes, "Lin Li, try using data energy to interfere with their connection; I will use the Sea of Life's power to create chaos, and Lín Jìn and Ling Yue will seize the moment for a lethal strike."

Lin Li nods, concentrates, and releases a complex wave of data energy that spreads toward the Black-robed People. The data energy behaves like invisible tendrils, attempting to sever the links between them.

Ao Li then commands the Sea of Life, raising a fierce light storm. The storm sweeps the entire battlefield, plunging the Black-robed People into confusion.

Lín Jìn and Ling Yue time their attacks, charging from different directions toward the Black-robed Person. Lín Jìn's Abyss Return Ruler shines brilliantly, while Ling Yue's Milk Sword also radiates powerful energy.

With their combined assault, the Black-robed Person's formation is finally disrupted. Their coordination develops gaps, and the potency of their attacks diminishes greatly.

Yet just as victory seems within reach, the leader of the Black-robed People suddenly rises. Madness flickers in his eyes, muttering incomprehensible words. He swings both hands, and a massive black pillar of light shoots from his palms, charging toward Lín Jìn and the others...

How powerful is this black pillar of light? Can Lín Jìn and his allies once again turn danger into safety? What role will the Fetus play in this battle? Everything is shrouded in the unknown...