SWNOVELXO Chapter 701: Congressman Level!
Beside Lin Rui, an almost absolute level of distortion caused the sword trajectories of the two approaching Honorary Members to veer off completely!
Not only did they fail to kill Lin Rui as planned, but they were forced to pull back their swords to defend with all their might.
Because Lin Rui had already drawn his blades! Two beams of brilliance-like blade shadows slashed toward each of them.
Although the space around Lin Rui was distorted, the two long swords in his hands remained unaffected.
These blades were crafted using Abyssal Source Stones obtained by Li Xianglong during the mining pit battle and commissioned by an expert who fused cutting-edge technology to create a pair of 9SSS-grade magic artifacts.
One was named 'Taiping', the other 'Zhen'an'; not only were they magic artifacts, but they were also high-frequency vibrating particle blades!
"Clang!"
A thunderous explosion-like sound rang in Lin Rui's ears.
The clash of blades echoed from the direction of his arms, almost tearing through his eardrums.
The dazzling blade aura pushed the two Honorary Members backward, forcing them to retreat into the void of space.
"Honorary Member level!" The two were shaken to their cores, their expressions filled with dread.
Based on the brief exchange, Lin Rui clearly exhibited the combat prowess of an Honorary Member level, a candidate for Divine Envoy on Sky Extreme Star!
The only shortcoming was his raw physical strength, which was only at the early stage of the Eight Realms. However, his bloodline talent, Primordial Spirit strength, and Conceptual Power were all at—and even exceeding—Honorary Member levels! His equipment was top-notch as well.
This guy's Conceptual Powers were absurdly abundant! Especially the 57% Twisting Concept, which could stand toe-to-toe with Divine Envoy-level powers even in direct confrontation.
Having failed in their assault, the two swiftly fled, activating the power systems of their exoskeleton armors in full gear, leveraging Lin Rui's sword momentum to Flash Escape into the distance.
However, within the Federation fleet, at least thirty Honorary Members and Divine Envoy-level individuals had already locked their Martial Intent and Concepts onto them.
A few others had moved ahead to intercept their escape route.
At that moment, a mysterious figure in the void suddenly grabbed through the distance, forcibly 'plucking' a section of the void where the two Honorary Member assassins were located.
The mysterious figure was exerting full power, bypassing the limitations of temporal sequence and dimensional restraints, trying to forcibly bring the pair in front of him for a safe escape.
After all, these two assassins were Honorary Members! Honorary Members worldwide numbered fewer than 800!
The Longevity Association did possess Artificial Skies that could guarantee their lives, bringing them back after death, which was why these three assassins willingly acted as Death Soldiers, risking everything for the kill amidst an army.
The problem was that the Artificial Sky functioned at a cost, and revival could result in some degree of psychological impact. Saving lives was still preferable if feasible.
Just at this moment, the mysterious figure felt a chill gripping his mind. He noticed the two Abyss Battle Dragons simultaneously gazing in his direction.
Were they discovered?
The mysterious figure narrowed his eyes, an intense danger surging within him.
"Boom!"
The two assassins targeting Lin Rui were suddenly torn apart by the Conceptual Power of the Pain Battle Dragon!
Their bodies twisted into spiraled tangles like pretzels, accompanied by the grisly cracking sound of bones and flesh, then explosively disintegrated, scattering into a mist of blood particles across the void.
The mysterious figure had no time to concern himself with them, as two mighty forces simultaneously descended upon him from over seventy thousand miles away.
One was Lin Xi's 'Despair and Destruction,' while the other was Lin Yi's 'Pain and Twist'!
The sisters seamlessly coordinated, with one decimating the mysterious figure's vital energies, reinforcements, powers, and Concepts, while the other twisted with ferocity, intending to contort him into an obliterated spiral!
The mysterious figure seemed to glimpse Lin Yi and Lin Xi aboard the belly of the 'Forest' Battleship, their gazes brimming with furious hatred, fixed upon him.
Die!
The two sisters transmitted their intent crystal-clear through their Divine Sense and Concepts with unrivaled clarity.
Meanwhile, the entire Federation fleet was whipped into a frenzy.
—He's at the Honorary Member level! Mr. Lin is undoubtedly an Honorary Member, and a strong one at that! His Conceptual Power has reached 57%.
—That's not all! Earlier, Mr. Lin's sword strike outright obliterated a Quasi Divine Envoy!
—Don't know for sure, but that strike was definitely beyond 8SSS+ grade Secret Skills. Above SSS+ should have its own classification: 8X grade!
—Truly terrifying. My boss just mentioned that it almost resembled the Root of power. Even without external interference, that assassin would have been annihilated or severely crippled by that strike.
—I'm talking about the strength, speed, bloodline, spiritual power, and Concept Mr. Lin showcased during his clash with the two Honorary Members! Absolutely Honorary Member tier! Especially his bloodline ability and spiritual power, which not only directly resisted that Quasi Divine Envoy but also caused favorable changes to the surrounding spacetime for Mr. Lin.
—An Honorary Member at the Seventh Realm? Unbelievable.
—Even our Marshal said, if Mr. Lin were to face a Divine Envoy-level opponent, he might stand his ground for a while. And Mr. Lin's battle armor—whose top-level designer modified it—can enhance Conceptual Power by 10%, with room for further upgrades, potentially reaching 9SSS-grade standards.
—The key was how he managed to integrate so many types of Conceptual Powers! That earlier sword strike included multiple Concepts exceeding 50%, with 'Light Trace' and 'Fated Death' surpassing 52%. Incredible! Typical Honorary Members reach only about 40% Concept strength; stronger ones barely hit 43%.
At this moment, the focus of everyone once again shifted to the two Abyss Battle Dragons within the fleet.
—The Double Heavenly Maiden's Conceptual Power has increased beyond 90%.
—Despair Concept strength at 90%! Pain has hit 91%!
—Destruction Concept at 89%, Pain Concept at 90%!
—The Double Heavenly Maiden's combat duration has already surpassed 35 seconds! Far exceeding the predictions of the Military Intelligence Bureau's supercomputers. Can they sustain it further?
Inside a vast hangar within the belly of the 'Forest' Battleship, Lin Xi's eyes were bloodshot, tears of blood streaming down her cheeks as her garments fluttered without the presence of wind.
Lin Xi was channeling and unleashing her powers recklessly, unbothered even as the contamination from the 'Despair Venerate' swiftly accumulated within her.
She was already mortal enemies with the Longevity Association, and their attempted assassination of Lin Rui only fueled her rage!
Lin Xi involuntarily recalled the years she spent confined in a nutrient tank, her days grim and devoid of light, the despair of witnessing her mother's murder, and the crushing anguish when she saw her brother Lin Rui's head explode.
Lin Xi had tasted despair deeply and would never allow her siblings to endure it again!
Not far away, Lin Yi's delicate skin had split inch by inch across her body.
At the moment she sensed the assassination attempt on Lin Rui, painful memories she had intentionally buried surged back into her psyche, breaking past the seal she placed on them.
"It hurts! It… hurts—"
Lin Yi's lips trembled, uttering cries of anguish akin to a blood-dripping thrush's lament.
She had escaped that hell of pain, so why were these people forcing her to relive it? Why did they want to steal everything from her now?
These bastards wanted to kill her brother, plunging her into a perpetual abyss!
Blood-red light filled Lin Yi's eyes, and the blood seeping out from her body coalesced into a pair of massive Blood Wings behind her.
At that moment, she resembled the 'Pain Goddess' from the distant past of Sky Extreme Star!
"Roar!"
Outside the battleship, the 'Pain Heavenly Dragon' roared in fury. Though sound could not propagate in the vacuum, its roar nevertheless reverberated across the battlefield.
In that instant, the distant 'Vajra Emperor Dragon,' which had been resisting all along, finally crumbled, its massive body exploding violently into smithereens—twisted and pulverized into bloody fragments by the Double Heavenly Maiden's Conceptual Power!
"Brilliant!"
In the command cabin, Star Navy's Chief of Staff Feodor Mihailovich clenched his fist triumphantly.
The Vajra Emperor Dragon's destruction by the Double Heavenly Maiden's power marked a turning point for the Federation fleet's position.
It revealed the deep fear that the Longevity-level entities had for the Abyssal forces. They would rather see their Mecha Dragons destroyed than reveal their identities within the Earth Federation.
At that moment, Mihailovich received a message from the North American Federation's Casey Wood: The Abyss Weapon's synaptic nerves have been replaced, and God's Scepter is nearly operational.
Mihailovich dismissed the message with disdain, flipping the North American Federation fleet a middle finger.
At this juncture, who cares about God's Scepter?
"Attention, all units: commence 125% overclocked combat mode immediately!"
This time, his orders weren't restricted to military forces but extended to 'all' units.
Ten seconds earlier, Mihailovich wouldn't have dared issue such a command, knowing that corporate private armies wouldn't comply.
But now the tide had changed. The strength displayed by the 'Pain and Despair Heavenly Maiden' had instilled a glimmer of hope for victory while reinforcing governmental authority.
Simultaneously, Mihailovich instructed his command staff, "Continue monitoring the Double Heavenly Maiden! Report real-time metrics to me."
"Chief of Staff, the sisters' data remain steady. Although Abyssal contamination in their souls is increasing, it remains under control!"
"The Double Heavenly Maiden's Conceptual Power is still rising; the Longevity Association has brushed against their reverse scales—it's terrifying! Already at 92%."
"Combat duration: 38 seconds. They should be able to hold on!"
"The other Quasi Immortal battle dragons are failing too. They're retreating!"
"Pin them down. This opportunity is too valuable; we must capture at least two."
"Attention! Attention! The entire fleet has arrived at designated coordinates!"
In outer space, Martial Arts Association President Xie Xingyun's face turned pale as a sheet, devoid of any color.
However, his lips curled into a faint smile of satisfaction.
—Li Xianglong's audacious gamble paid off in the end.
—The sisters' combat performance was astonishing. Judging by their duration in battle, the pair could likely hold their ground against two Longevity-level entities and, if necessary, drag them into mutual destruction.
—And Lin Rui, what incredible potential this young man shows!
Xie Xingyun withdrew his gaze from the 'Double Heavenly Maiden,' his Divine Thought notifying all Divine Envoy-level entities present: "Take note, I now release the Eternal Stone!"
In that moment, a sharp blade-like radiance flashed at the head of the Federation fleet, seemingly bifurcating the surrounding space.
Lin Tianchen, merged with a Battle Dragon, strode out from the cleaved void, his posture slightly disheveled as he landed beside Xie Xingyun.
Initially astonished by the nearby Abyss Battle Dragons, Lin Tianchen was shaken by the Double Heavenly Maiden's Conceptual Power, which was closing in on ninety percent. Then his attention turned forward, his gaze sharp as a blade.
"Die!"
Lin Tianchen's Blade Intent locked onto the Quasi Immortal 'Emperor Flame Dragon' ahead. A pair of scissor-like Separation and Union blades, shaped like broadswords, clanged as they shredded through the void, striking toward the 'Emperor Flame Dragon.'
He noticed the dragon had not only fallen captive to the Dyson Cannon Array's Capture Field but was also being crushed by the devastating force of the Pain and Despair Heavenly Maiden!
At that moment, Lin Tianchen received multiple Divine Thoughts from individuals, including Li Xianglong and Xie Xingyun.
Without exception, they were all asking what Lin Tianchen had done in the Lower Zone of the Seventh Base City to provoke the Longevity Association into deploying six Quasi Immortals.
Li Xianglong was most direct: Tianchen, can you confirm the alien identities of these Longevity-level beings?
Lin Tianchen's brows rose sharply, his crimson-tinged gaze sweeping fiercely toward the frontlines.