Chapter 574: A Punch

Kuta's Universe Power was also burning fiercely; one red flame soared into the sky, while a blue Universe Flame roared out. Don't let Kuta's small stature or childish way of speaking fool you; his Universe Power level is not weak at all.

Within both parties' fields of vision, the Heavenly Martial System provided a scan of the opponent. The opponent's body displayed energy distribution, allowing for a general judgment of the opponent's strength and weaknesses. If a specific area was injured, the Heavenly Martial System would provide data.

Gaia did not dare to be careless. While they called it competing for Ring Chief, wasn't it also a test for them, the newcomers? With Dasha present, everyone wanted to show that their background was just an opportunity; how far they could go still depended on themselves. Part of dignity and trust relied on strength; if you want to be the boss, you can't do it without showing some real substance.

The Universe Power of both sides occupied half the space each, and the boundary between them was already rippling with power. Li Hao was also sensing the intensity of both sides' Universe Flame.

Converted into human terms, excluding the difference in physical strength and Heavenly Martial System, from the perspective of the Spirit, it was indeed stronger than the Flowing Heart Spirit realm.

Humans are backward, but in terms of the Spirit, they can absolutely catch up. Of course, Kuta and Gaia cannot represent the top power of the Star Alliance; the average gap between Humans and Celestials is still very large.

Tap, tap, tap...

Bearing the pressure, Gaia dragged his greatsword and began to charge actively. The Ao Power staff in Kuta's hand pointed at Gaia. Suddenly, a massive energy bubble formed by Ao Power appeared on Gaia's path. Gaia dodged with a spin, but the giant Ao Power bubble exploded violently. Accompanied by a loud blast, it had the same effect as a bomb going off right next to someone. It was clear that Kuta was currently using non-attribute Ao Power.

Boom...

Gaia, burning with fierce red flames, swayed his body, braced against the Universe Power attack, and broke through the air, continuing to charge toward Gaia. Gaia, meanwhile, floated backward; Sea People will absolutely never get close when fighting Celestials.

One after another, Universe Power bubbles appeared at various strange angles. The rhythm of the bubbles carried a sense of agitation, moving toward Gaia in sudden bursts and slow drifts. Gaia was anxious to close the distance; if he were truly surrounded, wouldn't he be blasted into slag? Although the Heavenly Martial System had strong defense, it couldn't block everything. He fired the light-beam gun a few times, but this configuration wasn't very effective against the Heavenly Martial System; it was mainly for attacking other types of creatures during missions, so he still had to rely on the sword in his hand.

After dodging over a dozen blast bubbles, he was finally directly enveloped by one. This time, it didn't explode; instead, he was directly sealed inside. Inside the bubble, Gaia instantly fell into a vortex of power and was unable to break free for a moment. This was the Sea People's Ao Power—Drowning Cycle.

A smile appeared on Kuta's wrinkled little face, and his hands were not slow at all. The Ao Power staff pointed again, and strings of explosive Universe Power balls shot toward Gaia.

Ao Power also has subdivisions. As a Universe Power output type, the staff-type weapon in Kuta's hand was clearly a control type, indicating that his Ao Power control and talent were very high. There were also firearm types, which were for pure, violent Universe Power output.

Just then, accompanied by a roar, Gaia had already slashed open the restraints of the bubble and soared into the sky. In mid-air, another string of bubbles greeted him.

This time, Gaia had no room to dodge. He gripped the greatsword with both hands, condensed his Universe Power, his golden hair flying, and he truly had a mighty air about him. With a great shout:

—Holy Sanction Sky-Splitting Slash!

A red light swept out. Boom, boom, boom, boom...

The Universe Power combat technique collided and the energy detonated. At this moment, Gaia made a violent dash, his figure flickering as he instantly closed the distance to Kuta. Kuta was also startled; while his body drifted backward rapidly, a large blue bubble enveloped him.

Boom...

Gaia's greatsword had already struck the bubble. The thunderous blow, however, only cut halfway in before it felt like it had sunk into a quagmire.

Kuta wore a smile on the corner of his mouth.

"You fell for it!"

The Ao Power staff in his hand pointed at Gaia—Sea God's Roar!

Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom...

A terrifying blue Universe Power cannon blasted out from the Ao Power staff toward Gaia. Gaia's greatsword was entangled by the bubble, and at this moment, it was too late to even discard the sword. He was hit head-on.

"Gaia" instantly collapsed. Kuta had just revealed a hint of a smile when he felt something was wrong and immediately wanted to run, but it was already too late. The real Gaia had already appeared, descending from the sky.

The Sword Saint of Lastaya.

Ultimate Technique—Shengsheng Zhicai!

With the awe of the gods, sanction all the demons and monsters of the Star River. The great Lastaya shall live forever!

Accompanied by Gaia's roar, boom...

Kuta's Defense Shield shattered at the sound, and Gaia's greatsword was already resting on top of Kuta's head.

The timing of this strike was just right; it broke Kuta's defense but did not harm him, while Kuta's Ao Power attack hadn't caused much damage to Gaia.

Kuta speechlessly pushed aside the greatsword on his head.

"Alright, alright, you win, hmph!"

Gaia also let out a long sigh of relief; it hadn't been as easy as it looked. He had also been drained by that exchange of offense and defense just now. He smiled and patted Kuta on the shoulder.

"A narrow victory. You lack experience; just practice more with Brother Gaia in the future."

The victorious Gaia smiled even more brightly. In a one-on-one, under similar circumstances, Celestials still have a certain advantage when fighting Sea People. Kuta pouted, feeling unhappy; it was a professional counter, and he hadn't even performed attribute conversion yet, so the power of his Ao Power hadn't been fully unleashed.

"Gasimi, Li Hao, it's your turn," Dasha said.

"Li Hao, you must use your full strength. Once I go berserk, sometimes I can't control my power," Gasimi said.

"Gasimi, just go all out," Dasha said.

"With me here, nothing will happen."

Gasimi nodded, and the two entered the arena. With Dasha's strength, she could absolutely intervene at a critical moment; after all, she is a star figure on the theater's Heavenly Ranking.

Gaia leaned in closer to A Piao.

"Senior Sister Dasha, what's Li Hao's background? Is there any inside information?"

Dasha Talan radiated cold air and glanced at Gaia.

"Are you looking to die by getting this close to me?"

Gaia froze and shivered, pulling back a little distance. Am I not handsome? The Ghost Race and Celestials are very compatible; many divine couples are combinations of Celestials and the Ghost Race. But thinking about her ranking, he felt a bit discouraged; the Ghost Race values strength very highly.

"I was just asking," Gaia said with a cheeky grin.

"Senior Sister, we aren't fools. You were so obvious just now. Is he the illegitimate child of some big shot? This is quite a fancy game... won't this kid be beaten to death by Gasimi?" Kuta said. The Sea People's imagination is also very rich, and their artistic flair is heavy; what they love most is engaging in Renaissance activities.

"In Sacred Song, strength is respected," Dasha said, looking at Li Hao's back.

Gaia and Kuta exchanged a glance, their pupils constricting. The Ghost Race is the most sensitive to Spirit perception; could she have seen something?

A Celestial without a Heavenly Martial System cannot beat an Insectoid. In terms of physical strength alone, the Gamma Zerg is also at the ceiling level.

"Li Hao, bring out your Heavenly Martial System!" Gasimi said.

Li Hao waved his hand.

"Where I come from, I am also known for my physical strength."

He would like to bring it out, but unfortunately, he doesn't have one.

The Insectoid wouldn't be polite either. Since he said that, with a roar, his already robust body instantly surged to four meters tall and charged toward Li Hao.

Boom...

Li Hao did not dodge but took Gasimi's attack head-on. His body moved backward, and Gasimi could feel the force of the rebound. Celestial Armament indeed puts the Zerg at a complete disadvantage, but relying on physical body alone, this situation is extremely rare.

Boom, boom, boom, boom...

Gasimi punched Li Hao again and again; although her physique was massive, the speed of the Gamma Insectoid was not slow at all, and her instantaneous burst speed was a specialty, catching up to Li Hao to deliver a barrage of punches. The attacks of the Insectoid were not wild flailing; they fought according to their racial instincts, predicting based on the movement characteristics of the opponent's race, with raw power overcoming ten thousand techniques.

Li Hao's evasions were completely caught, rumble, rumble, rumble... the entire space was enduring the violent power of the Gamma Insectoid. Li Hao took it all, his hands continuously blocking Gasimi's attacks; he was also gauging the attack level of the Gamma Insectoid, as well as their physical strength, which already surpassed Romero, and from an energy perspective, it was not inferior to the offensive level of Gaia and Kuta just now.

Kuta and Gaia were not too surprised by this; the Gamma Insectoid could be considered one of the few things the Strong Colonization Empire

could bring out that was worth showing off. Aside from the Star-Forging Dragon Race, other races were far inferior in terms of excellent innate conditions. It was a pity that they could not integrate with the Heavenly Martial System, making these talents seem rather useless, with very little room for advancement.

Li Hao was also experiencing the force of the Gamma Insectoid with his body; the Insectoid flesh of the hybrid base had been greatly enhanced, but this grafted armor felt a bit like dead muscle, not at all like the Gamma Insectoid. It was not that they could not use Universe Power, but that they instinctively converted it all into physical strength, with the cells absorbing it all, somewhat similar to the feeling of his Golden Cell.

The universe is truly magnificent.

Boom...

Li Hao, who had been sighing with emotion, was heavily hammered away. Gasimi let out a roar, descended from the sky, and with her fists joined, hammered down toward Li Hao, who was still in mid-air.

With a loud bang, Li Hao was smashed directly toward the ground, hum~~~ there was no place to buffer or dissipate the force, the space vibrated, crackling and hissing. Gasimi, who had already lost her head in the fight, rushed down like Mount Tai pressing down, and Gasimi's super-heavy punch had already smashed over.

If this millstone-sized punch were to land, it would definitely help Li Hao reshape his face.

Swish...

Li Hao's figure vanished, and she hit empty air in an almost unbelievable way. At this moment, Gasimi's Universe Power was fully unleashed, and the Insectoid's perception had been raised to the limit; she immediately found Li Hao's trail and turned around with a punch.

Boom...

Li Hao's left hand blocked it; Gasimi's power was like a clay ox entering the sea, not even stirring up a splash. Suddenly, the entire space vibrated, and Li Hao's right hand threw a punch.

Gasimi's first reaction was not to dodge; the Gamma Insectoid's attacks were fierce, and their defense was even fiercer, the kind that could exhaust an enemy to death. Back then, the Undying Battle Group of the Strong Colonization Empire made all civilizations tremble with fear. But in just 0.1 seconds, Gasimi's small eyes shrank to the size of beans, her massive body suddenly contracted, and she crossed her arms in front of her chest. At this moment, Gasimi felt a deterrence from a higher level... crushing.

Boom...

With a muffled sound, this punch landed on Gasimi's body. Gasimi's body swayed, and only then did she fly out, though not very far, just about ten meters or so.

The problem was, Gasimi did not stand up, her body rapidly shrinking,... fainted???