Chapter 244

The Scavenger coffin vessels appeared like pouring cold water into a calm oil pan, instantly shattering the deathly silence of the wreckage belt.

The Scavenger coffin vessels appeared like pouring cold water into a calm oil pan, instantly shattering the deathly silence of the wreckage belt.

Interpretation: The appearance of the "Scavenger" coffin vessels, like pouring cold water into a calm oil pan, instantly broke the deathly silence of the wreckage belt.

The Scavenger coffin vessels appeared like pouring cold water into a calm oil pan, instantly shattering the deathly silence of the wreckage belt.

Thus translation: The appearance of the Scavenger Coffin Vessels was like pouring cold water into a calm oil pan, instantly shattering the deathly silence of the wreckage belt.

We need to keep 【1】 prefix.

Their numbers were astonishing, over thirty, like hyenas scenting carrion, they swarmed out from shadows in all directions, dark‑red energy patterns frenetically flowing across the coffin vessels' surfaces, carrying pure destructive will, they lunged straight at the platform where the stabilization anchor was being built.

Translate: They were astonishingly numerous, over thirty, like hyenas smelling carrion, they swarmed out from shadows in all directions, dark-red energy patterns frenetically flowing across the coffin vessels' surfaces, carrying pure destructive will, they lunged straight at the platform where the stabilization anchor was being built!

Their numbers were astonishing, over thirty, like hyenas scenting carrion, they swarmed out from shadows in all directions, dark‑red energy patterns frenetically flowing across the coffin vessels' surfaces, carrying pure destructive will, they lunged straight at the platform where the Stabilization Anchor was being constructed.

Thus line.

"Fire! Free fire! Don't let them approach the platform!" the Stardust Guard captain shouted, squeezing the trigger first.

Translate: "Open fire! Free shooting! Absolutely cannot let them approach the platform!" the Stardust Guard captain roared, pulling the trigger first.

"Fire! Free fire! Don't let them approach the platform!" the Stardust Guard captain shouted, squeezing the trigger first.

Thus line.

In an instant, dense energy beams, arrows imbued with Life Energy, the roar of dwarf firearms, and the fury of hastily erected crystal stone batteries intertwined into a deadly net across this icy wasteland.

Translate: In an instant, dense energy beams, arrows imbued with life energy, the roar of dwarf firearms, and the fury of the hastily erected crystal stone battery intertwined into a deathly net across this icy wreckage!

In an instant, dense energy beams, arrows imbued with Life Energy, the roar of dwarf firearms, and the fury of hastily erected crystal stone batteries intertwined into a deadly net across this icy wasteland.

Thus line.

The leading coffin vessels were instantly engulfed by scorching fire, their dark‑red patterns violently fluctuating, their forward momentum halted, and even two of the more fragile ones were blown apart mid‑air, bursting into two expanding dark‑red fireballs.

Translate: The few coffin vessels at the forefront were instantly engulfed by scorching fire; their dark-red patterns surged violently, their forward momentum stalled, and even two of the more fragile ones were directly blown apart mid-air, turning into two expanding dark-red fireballs.

The leading coffin vessels were instantly engulfed by scorching fire, their dark‑red patterns violently fluctuating, their forward momentum halted, and even two of the more fragile ones were blown apart mid‑air, bursting into two expanding dark‑red fireballs.

Thus line.

Yet more coffin vessels charged forward undaunted through a hail of gunfire. Having learned from before, they no longer tried to absorb every attack; instead they used their extreme speed and uncanny maneuverability to weave and deflect through the dense wreckage, avoiding most fire, while the fronts of the coffin vessels continually shot out thin, dark‑red energy strands like venomous snakes, precisely picking off exposed Stardust Guards.

Translate: However, more coffin vessels pressed forward through a hail of gunfire, fearless of death! They seemed to have learned from last time, no longer trying to absorb all attacks, but instead using their extreme speed and bizarre maneuverability to weave and ricochet through the dense wreckage, avoiding most firepower, while the fronts of the coffin vessels continually shot out thin strands of dark-red energy, like venomous snakes, precisely picking off exposed Stardust Guards.

Yet more coffin vessels charged forward undaunted through a hail of gunfire. Having learned from before, they no longer tried to absorb every attack; instead they used their extreme speed and uncanny maneuverability to weave and deflect through the dense wreckage, avoiding most fire, while the fronts of the coffin vessels continually shot out thin, dark‑red energy strands like venomous snakes, precisely picking off exposed Stardust Guards.

Thus line.

Bang!

Bang!

Thus line.

A dwarf warrior hiding behind a metal cover, together with the thick steel plate before him, was instantly pierced and annihilated by a condensed dark‑red beam.

Translate: A dwarf warrior hiding behind a metal cover, together with the thick steel plate before him, was instantly pierced and annihilated by a condensed dark-red beam!

A dwarf warrior hiding behind a metal cover, together with the thick steel plate before him, was instantly pierced and annihilated by a condensed dark‑red beam.

Thus line.

"Watch their pinpoint shots! Find sturdier cover!" the elf ranger warned, while his longbow never ceased firing; arrows infused with natural power, homing like they had eyes, always found the gaps in the coffin vessels' movement, striking their energy nodes—though not fatal in one hit, they effectively disrupted the vessels' motion.

Translate: "Watch out for their pinpoint shots! Find sturdier cover!" the elf ranger shouted loudly, while his longbow never ceased, arrows infused with natural power, like they had eyes, always finding gaps in the coffin vessels' movement, pinning into their surface energy nodes; although unable to kill in one hit, they could effectively disrupt their motion.

"Watch their pinpoint shots! Find sturdier cover!" the elf ranger warned, while his longbow never ceased firing; arrows infused with natural power, homing like they had eyes, always found the gaps in the coffin vessels' movement, striking their energy nodes—though not fatal in one hit, they effectively disrupted the vessels' motion.

Thus line.

The battle erupted into white‑hot fury from the start. The Stardust Guards relied on the complex wreckage terrain to fight desperately. Soldiers kept falling to ash under precise dark‑red strikes, while coffin vessels kept shattering under concentrated fire. Explosions flared across the wreckage belt, metal shards and energy ripples flying everywhere.

Translate: The battle had entered a fever pitch from the start. The Stardust Guards relied on the complex wreckage terrain to fight desperately. Warriors continually turned to ash under the precise strikes of dark-red beams, while coffin vessels continually burst apart under concentrated fire. Explosive flames flickered throughout the wreckage belt, metal shards and energy ripples scattering everywhere.

The battle erupted into white‑hot fury from the start. The Stardust Guards relied on the complex wreckage terrain to fight desperately. Soldiers kept falling to ash under precise dark‑red strikes, while coffin vessels kept shattering under concentrated fire. Explosions flared across the wreckage belt, metal shards and energy ripples flying everywhere.

Thus line.

At the platform's center, Li Qingxuan bore immense pressure. The explosions outside, the roars and sacrifices of his comrades struck his spirit like a hammer. He had to force himself to ignore it all, pouring his entire mind into maintaining the balance of the five rune powers.

Translate: At the platform's center, Li Qingxuan faced immense pressure. The external explosions, his comrades' roars and sacrifices, struck his mind like a heavy hammer. He had to force himself to ignore all of it, pouring all his spirit into maintaining the balance of the five rune powers.

At the platform's center, Li Qingxuan bore immense pressure. The explosions outside, the roars and sacrifices of his comrades struck his spirit like a hammer. He had to force himself to ignore it all, pouring his entire mind into maintaining the balance of the five rune powers.

Thus line.

Sweat soaked his back, the drain of his Spiritual Power like a floodgate opened. He could feel the vitality of Elder Qingmu, the ferocity of the Lava Councilor, the persistence of the Flowing Water Councilor, and the subtlety of the Shadow Councilor—these four forces, harmonized by his Life Imprint, were straining to resonate at the same frequency, but that balance point remained fragile, like dancing on a blade's tip.

Translate: Sweat had soaked his back, the drain of his spiritual power like a floodgate opened. He could feel that Elder Qingmu's vitality, the Lava Councilor's ferocity, the Flowing Water Councilor's persistence, and the Shadow Councilor's secrecy—these four forces, under the harmonizing of his "Life Imprint," were struggling to resonate at the same frequency, but that balance point remained fragile, like dancing on a blade's edge.

Sweat soaked his back, the drain of his Spiritual Power like a floodgate opened. He could feel the vitality of Elder Qingmu, the ferocity of the Lava Councilor, the persistence of the Flowing Water Councilor, and the subtlety of the Shadow Councilor—these four forces, harmonized by his Life Imprint, were straining to resonate at the same frequency, but that balance point remained fragile, like dancing on a blade's tip.

Thus line.

As the overall commander, Yuexi likewise bore tremendous pressure. She had to keep the central pedestal stable while constantly monitoring the four councilors' states to ensure synchronized energy output. A hint of gravity appeared on her composed face; silver eyes swirled with moonlight as she continually calculated and fine‑tuned the paths of energy guidance.

Translate: As the overall coordinator, Yuexi also bore immense pressure. She not only had to maintain the stability of the central pedestal, but also constantly monitor the status of the four councilors to ensure synchronized energy output. Her cool visage also showed a hint of gravity; silver eyes swirling with moonlight, she continually calculated and fine-tuned the path of energy guidance.

As the overall commander, Yuexi likewise bore tremendous pressure. She had to keep the central pedestal stable while constantly monitoring the four councilors' states to ensure synchronized energy output. A hint of gravity appeared on her composed face; silver eyes swirled with moonlight as she continually calculated and fine‑tuned the paths of energy guidance.

Thus line.

"Hold fast! The pedestal link is already seventy percent complete!" Yuexi's voice rang through the spiritual link into everyone's mind, carrying unquestionable resolve.

Translate: "Hold steady! The pedestal link is already seventy percent complete!" Yuexi's voice transmitted via the Spiritual Link into everyone's mind, carrying undeniable firmness.

"Hold fast! The pedestal link is already seventy percent complete!" Yuexi's voice rang through the spiritual link into everyone's mind, carrying unquestionable resolve.

Thus line.

However, the enemy's assault grew ever fiercer. The Stardust Guard's line, under absolute numerical disadvantage, began to retreat continuously, casualties mounting. Some coffin vessels had already broken through the outer fire net, reaching the platform's edge, attempting to slam directly into the glowing pedestal.

Translate: However, the enemy's assault grew ever fiercer. The Stardust Guard's line, under absolute numerical disadvantage, began to continually retreat, casualties steadily increasing. Already some coffin vessels had broken through the outer fire net, rushed to the platform's edge, attempting to directly strike the glowing pedestal!

However, the enemy's assault grew ever fiercer. The Stardust Guard's line, under absolute numerical disadvantage, began to retreat continuously, casualties mounting. Some coffin vessels had already broken through the outer fire net, reaching the platform's edge, attempting to slam directly into the glowing pedestal.

Thus line.

"Damn beast! Don't even think about it!"

"Damn beast! Don't even think about it!"

Thus line.

The Lava Councilor's hair and beard bristled as he roared. Unable to leave the pedestal, the fire crystal on his chest erupted in a torrent of flame; a condensed lava fire pillar, like a roaring fire dragon, swept outward, instantly engulfing and vaporizing two coffin vessels that tried to approach. Yet this also caused the pedestal's light under his charge to flicker violently, nearly falling out of sync.

Translate: The Lava Councilor's beard and hair bristled as he roared. Unable to leave the pedestal, the fire crystal on his chest erupted in towering flames; a condensed lava fire pillar, like a roaring fire dragon, swept outward, instantly engulfing and vaporizing two coffin vessels attempting to approach! But this also caused the pedestal light under his charge to flicker violently, nearly falling out of sync.

The Lava Councilor's hair and beard bristled as he roared. Unable to leave the pedestal, the fire crystal on his chest erupted in a torrent of flame; a condensed lava fire pillar, like a roaring fire dragon, swept outward, instantly engulfing and vaporizing two coffin vessels that tried to approach. Yet this also caused the pedestal's light under his charge to flicker violently, nearly falling out of sync.

Thus line.

"Lava! Control your power!" Yuexi immediately called out.

Translate: "Lava! Control your power!" Yuexi immediately shouted a warning.

Thus line.

"Lava! Control your power!" Yuexi immediately called out.

Translate: Li Qingxuan also hurriedly increased his output of Life Energy, gently smoothing that restless molten fire.

"Lava! Control your power!" Yuexi immediately called out.

Thus line.

Just then, Regeneration!

Just then, Regeneration!

Thus line.

Three coffin vessels, noticeably larger than the rest with more complex, deep patterns—these Scavengers—appeared ghost‑like from behind a massive engine wreck, not joining the frontal assault but hovering slightly farther away. Their fronts opened, revealing internal energy emission ports like a honeycomb.

Translate: Three coffin vessels, clearly larger than the others with more complex and profound surface patterns, the "Scavengers," emerged ghostlike from behind a massive engine wreck, they did not join the frontal assault but hovered at a slight distance, their fronts opening to reveal internal energy emission ports like a honeycomb!

We have a Scavenger, an engine wreck, and energy emission ports.

Thus line.

"They're elite units! They're charging for a ranged strike!" cried a knowledgeable Stardust Guard.

Translate: "They're elite units! They're charging for a ranged strike!" a knowledgeable Stardust Guard exclaimed.

Elite units are charging for a ranged strike.

Thus line.

If these three elite Scavengers finish charging, their wide‑area ranged strike could very well destroy the still‑unfinished Stabilization Anchor and even severely wound the five immobile rune‑linked individuals.

Translate: If these three elite Scavengers finish charging, their wide-area strike could likely destroy the still-unfinished Stabilization Anchor, and even severely injure the five immobile rune-linked individuals!

Elite Scavengers, a Stabilization Anchor, and five immobile rune-linked individuals.

Thus line.

A hair's breadth from disaster!

Translate: "A hair's breadth from disaster!" (idiom meaning critical moment). We'll translate: "A hair's breadth from disaster!"

Thus line.

The Shadow Councilor, who had been silent like a shadow, saw a glint of dark light in his eyes. The pedestal under his charge dimmed for an instant, while he himself seemed to melt into the surrounding shadows. In the next moment, a barely perceptible black thread, like a snake emerging from its hole, spanned hundreds of meters silently and wrapped around one of the elite coffin vessels.

Translate: The ever-silent Shadow Councilor, like a shadow, flashed a faint light in his eyes. The pedestal light under his charge dimmed slightly for an instant, while he himself seemed to melt into the surrounding shadows; the next moment, a nearly imperceptible black thread, like a snake emerging from its hole, spanned hundreds of meters, silently wrapping around one of the elite coffin vessels!

We have a Shadow Councilor, a pedestal, and an elite coffin vessel.

Thus line.

That elite coffin vessel's charging motion jerked to a halt; its dark‑red patterns instantly scrambled, the gathered energy ran amok, and it exploded with a deafening blast! The violent explosion even reached the neighboring elite coffin vessel, severely damaging it.

Translate: The elite coffin vessel's charging motion jerked to a halt, its dark-red patterns instantly scrambled, the internal condensed energy ran amok and it exploded with a bang! The violent blast even reached the neighboring elite coffin vessel, severely damaging it!

Thus line.

Having landed his strike, the Shadow Councilor immediately returned to his post; the pedestal's light restored, as if he had never left. But his already pallid complexion seemed to grow even more translucent.

Translate: Having succeeded with his strike, the Shadow Councilor immediately returned to his original position; the pedestal light restored, as if he had never left. But his already pallid complexion seemed to become even more translucent.

Thus line.

That precise, deadly blow greatly eased the pressure.

Translate: This precise and deadly strike greatly eased the pressure!

Thus line.

"Well done, Shadow!" the Lava Councilor laughed heartily.

Translate: "Well done, Shadow!" the Lava Councilor laughed heartily.

Thus line.

Taking the opportunity, the Stardust Guard concentrated its remaining firepower, temporarily suppressing the last intact elite coffin vessel and the ordinary coffin vessels surging forward.

Translate: Taking advantage of the opportunity, the Stardust Guard concentrated their remaining firepower, temporarily suppressing the last intact elite coffin vessel and the ordinary ones surging forward.

Taking the opportunity, the Stardust Guard concentrated its remaining firepower, temporarily suppressing the last intact elite coffin vessel and the ordinary coffin vessels surging forward.

Thus line.

"Pedestal link complete! Inject core energy, activate the Stabilization Anchor!" Yuexi seized this precious moment to catch her breath and shouted sternly.

Translate: "Pedestal link complete! Infuse core energy, activate the Stabilization Anchor!" Yuexi seized this precious respite and shouted loudly.

"Pedestal link complete! Inject core energy, activate the Stabilization Anchor!" Yuexi seized this precious moment to catch her breath and shouted sternly.

Thus line.

Li Qingxuan's spirit steadied; together with the other four councilors he poured his rune power unreservedly into the fully formed pentagram diagram.

Translate: Li Qingxuan's spirit stirred, and together with the other four councilors he poured his rune power without reservation into the fully formed pentagram diagram!

Li Qingxuan's spirit steadied; together with the other four councilors he poured his rune power unreservedly into the fully formed pentagram diagram.

Thus line.

"Ooooon——!!!"

Translate: "Hum——!!!" (the sound). We'll output "Hum——!!!"

Thus line.

A resonant hum, as if from the primordial wilderness, sounded!

Translate: A humming sound, as if from ancient primordial times, rang out!

Thus line.

The pentagram diagram suddenly burst forth with dazzling chaotic light! Life's verdant green, Molten Fire's dark red, Flowing Water's azure blue, Shadow's pitch black, and Moonlight's silvery white—these five lights did not simply mix; they intertwined and rotated according to an unfathomable law, ultimately forming a solid chaotic pillar radiating stability, balance, and purification, which shot up into the sky.

Translate: The pentagram diagram suddenly burst forth with dazzling chaotic radiance! The verdant green of Life, the dark red of Molten Fire, the azure blue of Flowing Water, the pitch black of Shadow, and the silvery white of Moonlight used by Yuexi for harmonization—these five lights were not simply mixed, but interwove and rotated according to an unfathomably profound law, ultimately condensing into a solid pillar emitting an aura of stability, balance, and purification, which shot up into the sky!

We have a pentagram diagram, Life's verdant green, Molten Fire's dark red, Flowing Water's azure blue, Shadow's pitch black, Moonlight's silvery white, and a chaotic light pillar.

Thus line.

The pillar ignored the void's resistance, like a Sea‑Calming Divine Needle, it firmly "nailed" into the edge of the violently churning Rift Seven not far away.

Translate: The light pillar ignored the Void's obstruction, like the Sea‑Calming Divine Needle, it fiercely "nailed" into the edge of the violently churning "Rift Seven" not far away!

We have Void, Sea‑Calming Divine Needle, and Rift Seven.

Thus line.

In an instant, the edge of the Rift Seven, which had been endlessly expanding and writhing, seemed to be forcibly restrained by an invisible immense force; its expansion rate slowed perceptibly. Even the frenzied babble and malice emanating from it appeared to be purified and weakened by that chaotic light.

Translate: In an instant, the originally ever‑expanding, writhing edge of the rift seemed to be forcibly restrained by an invisible immense force; its expansion speed slowed perceptibly to the naked eye! Even the mad babble and malice emanating from within seemed to be purified and weakened a bit by that chaotic radiance.

Thus line.

"Multi‑Rune Stabilization Anchor," activated successfully!

Translate: "Multi‑Rune Stabilization Anchor," activation successful!

We have a Multi‑Rune Stabilization Anchor.

Thus line.

Yet this success seemed to utterly enrage the lurking darkness.

Translate: However, this success seemed to utterly enrage the entity lurking in the darkness.

Thus line.

"Rift Seven" deep within released a terrifying roar that acted directly on the soul, filled with endless hatred and fury; the whole wreckage belt trembled violently in that bellow.

Translate: From deep within "Rift Seven" came a roar filled with endless resentment and fury, a terrifying bellow that directly assailed the soul! The entire wreckage belt violently trembled in that roar.

Thus line.

Farther out, the Realm Breaker Legion's fleet, like a disturbed hornet's nest, began to turn and swarm toward this region.

Translate: Farther off, the fleet of the Realm Breaker Legion, like a disturbed hornet's nest, began to turn its course, swarming toward this area!

Farther out, the Realm Breaker Legion's fleet, like a disturbed hornet's nest, began to turn and swarm toward this region.

Thus line.

"Mission complete! Withdraw immediately!" Yuexi decided at once.

Translate: "Mission accomplished! Withdraw immediately!" Yuexi made a swift decision.

Thus line.

But by now the Stardust Guard had suffered more than half casualties, most survivors were wounded, the Dawn‑light needed time to start up, and the enemy's great army was already approaching!

Translate: But at this moment, the Stardust Guard had suffered more than half casualties, most survivors were also wounded, the Dawn‑light's activation required time, while the enemy's great army had already drawn near!

But by now the Stardust Guard had suffered more than half casualties, most survivors were wounded, the Dawn‑light needed time to start up, and the enemy's great army was already approaching!

Thus line.

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