[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory":3,"chapter-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-861":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mystic Calling：Stone of Glory",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1242417,1669,"Chapter 861 861: The Only Way Through","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-861",861,"\u003Cp>Ethan closed his eyes for a brief moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he opened them again, his gaze was calm—utterly still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The system's analysis had already finished running comparisons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conclusion was clear. Brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A direct firepower exchange—guaranteed defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only path to break the deadlock—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Destroy the core vessel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had to breach the Doomsday Ark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And end this in close-quarters combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a reckless, high-risk move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was the only one with any chance of success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand and initiated the main Sky Fortress's separation protocol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep mechanical unlocking sound echoed through the ship's interior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, a small, high-mobility assault craft launched from the belly of the fortress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't a standard escape pod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was equipped with a diverted main-core energy module and multiple heavy weapon systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even detached from the mothership, it could fight independently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A true—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Penetration spearhead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Emerald Castle, all units—listen up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Ethan didn't use the broadcast system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He patched directly into the internal command channels of every Sky Fortress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice rang out in every command deck simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We don't have the luxury of dragging this out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we keep holding, the line will collapse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All units—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Execute separation protocol immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Target: Doomsday Ark.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beat of silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confirmation signals poured in like a downpour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, Sky Fortresses opened their separation bays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of high-mobility assault crafts launched in sequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their engines ignited in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of glowing trails converged into a single, high-speed charge across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the front of the Doomsday Ark's bridge, Aurelkar narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, his brow furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those weren't standard ships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were small, fast, and their flight paths were sharp and erratic—like a swarm of metal arrows loosed from a bow, weaving through the storm of cannon fire with terrifying precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of assault tactic—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was completely outside his expectations for Emerald Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All weapon systems—full activation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelkar's voice was low and cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the order dropped, several officers on the bridge visibly paled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In standard fleet doctrine, the safest response to a high-speed swarm assault was:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shut down part of the external firepower systems, and divert energy to reinforce the defensive barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let the shield absorb the charge's momentum, then clean up the survivors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if they poured all energy into offense—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The defense layer would weaken significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was textbook-level risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty,\" one officer stepped forward, unable to stay silent. \"If they get close to the hull, we'll lose our firepower advantage. I recommend we reserve at least half our energy for shielding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's right, sire,\" another added quickly. \"Emerald Castle's combat strength has already exceeded all prior estimates—dropping defenses now is extremely dangerous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Aurelkar turned sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Silence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice sliced through the air like a blade of ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Doomsday Ark's firepower is enough to erase the sky.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they dare charge—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let them be vaporized mid-flight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The order was enforced without room for debate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Energy indicators across the bridge surged upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Battery arrays lit up in waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blinding beams of energy poured out like a storm, turning the sky into a searing white curtain of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assault crafts didn't charge head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were small, agile, and their flight paths were wildly unpredictable. Using short-range jumps and burst propulsion, they weaved through the firestorm like needles threading a burning loom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These crafts were core components of the Sky Fortresses themselves. Each carried high-density energy reserves and stabilized shield modules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they were grazed by edge fire, they could maintain structural integrity for a short time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explosions bloomed across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Debris rained down like falling stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large number of assault units broke through the fire curtain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than thirty seconds—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly half had made it past the barrage, closing in on the Doomsday Ark's outer hull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had entered—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ship's firepower blind zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelkar's breathing grew noticeably heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched, eyes narrowing, as the assault crafts latched onto the hull like magnets. The outer gun arrays couldn't adjust—blocked by the Ark's own structure. They had no clean firing angles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the crafts stabilized its position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the cockpit, Ethan didn't hesitate. He rerouted every last drop of remaining energy into the Ultimate Annihilation Cannon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The barrel flared instantly, light swelling to a blinding peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A barrage of destruction slammed into the deck armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The metal groaned, torn apart by brute force. Shockwaves rippled through the hull, rattling the entire structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Craters burst open across the surface. Narlost troops stationed there were thrown into chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blasts hurled armored units into the air. Fire and shrapnel rolled across the deck like a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But almost immediately, Ethan noticed something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cannon was at full power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eight consecutive max-output shots—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And all they'd done was scar the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deeper layers of the hull remained intact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…This level of defense…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's pupils contracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally understood—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Doomsday Ark wasn't a warship in the conventional sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its armor wasn't just thick—it was layered with high-grade energy stabilizers and spatial compression shielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Single-point firepower wouldn't cut it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no time left for restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan quickly rerouted all remaining energy from the assault craft into his Powered Combat Armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Energy cells lit up one by one. Golden light surged across the armor's surface, steady and blazing, until the entire suit hit full charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without hesitation, he triggered the craft's self-destruct sequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thrusters fired in reverse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the recoil, Ethan launched himself backward into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The now-unmanned craft, burning like a meteor, slammed straight into the Doomsday Ark's deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—BOOM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The compressed energy core detonated in a sealed chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no fireball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, a collapsing shockwave imploded inward, crushing the surrounding structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavy armor split open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Metal peeled back like paper—twisting, snapping, vaporizing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive crater tore through the center of the deck. The Narlost soldiers nearby didn't even have time to scream—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were erased on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shockwave rippled outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More troops were flung aside, wounded, or sent tumbling off the edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight ignited the fury of Emerald Castle's forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost instantly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One assault craft after another followed suit, initiating self-destruct charges mid-dive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explosions bloomed across the Doomsday Ark's deck in rapid succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thunder of detonations became a constant roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weapon modules were blown apart. Several gun arrays went offline entirely. For the first time, the Ark's hull showed visible, undeniable damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the chaos, Ethan's eyes locked onto his target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Aurelkar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That figure at the bow, unmoving, like a black mountain pressing down on the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His armor's propulsion module flared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan became a streak of golden lightning, diving straight from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Aurelkar's fury finally erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy in the surrounding space twisted violently, sucked inward and compressed into a massive, unstable sphere in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurled it straight at Ethan.\u003C\u002Fp>",1196,"2026-06-05T15:15:51.880Z",1,"novelbin.me","0c703e785e77208410bffbcda009e842c754a7e3cc9f10578980010e0479977f","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-862","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-860",1138,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmystic-calling-stone-of-glory-cover.jpg"]