Him and their stars.

Chapter 2049 I still prefer the domineering you.
Although this guy was pretending to be stupid, Yu Lian still felt that this naturally cunning sword saint was probably thinking about something very important. So, this guy suddenly didn't seem so cute anymore.

Indeed, this is the indescribable nature of growing up.

Although Yu Lian really wanted to discuss this issue further, now was not the time to do so. He and his companions all noticed a sudden burst of spiritual energy.

And on the high dome, the outline of the deity drawn by spiritual light, within the lines that should have fallen silent again, seemed to be infused with a halo of life, as if flowing with the power of a heart.

It seems to have awakened again.

It's as if an old zongzi (a type of rice dumpling) guarding the curtain roars at the sky, revealing its magnificence to reality.

"I told you, I told you..." Little Siwang, who was squatting with his head in his hands, cried with a mournful face. At this moment, his voice was not much louder than that of a quail.

“This has nothing to do with me. It woke up on its own.” Fei Fei laughed. “Even without my actions just now, it would definitely have woken up anyway, and it would never be subject to the will of an ordinary person.”

"So, you mean if I kill it now, those spiritual treasures will open by themselves?" Gongsun Qing was slightly taken aback, then showed an eager look again.

As a tomb raider, when the old zombie guarding the tomb woke up, her first reaction was not to apologize and retreat, but to kill the ghost and loot gold coins. How dare she call that martial virtue?

"Wait a moment," Fei Fei said with a smile. She put her hands behind her back, striking a pose that seemed perfectly natural, as if she were genuinely analyzing her own movements.

Yu Lian frowned slightly, but felt no sense of crisis whatsoever.

After reaching the demigod realm, regardless of the increase in the length of the red, blue, and green bars, his insight into the flow of energy has reached a new level.

At this moment, he could clearly perceive the dramatic changes taking place inside the already intensely pulsating divine phantom.

The previous indiscriminate mental crushing had dissipated. That magnificent and surging power, as if filtered through an invisible sieve, had settled into a refined and condensed aura.

In the end, what emerges is a more complex form of occult insurance.

If there were a tangible barrier of aura, it would be formed from the cold, hard luster of interwoven bronze and silver. It would be like an indestructible armor, enveloping the inner core.

The middle layer consists of countless intricate and exquisite runes. These are not static patterns, but rather constantly flowing and recombining spiritual structures, as if they have come to life.

At the most core level, within the gradually stabilizing spiritual structure, at the central origin of the swirling vortex of spiritual particles, he saw a stable, condensed energy singularity, a pinhole that pierced through the concept of space.

That is a spatial pathway that is being completed.

Yu Lian suddenly realized that he was completely helpless against this gradually stabilizing passage. At the very least, he couldn't disable the operation of this spatial passage in a short period of time without damaging the royal tomb.

Feifei smiled knowingly: "I see, there's such a defense mechanism? Is there some kind of mechanism? Or can it be activated remotely? However, if we had activated it as soon as we entered this underground palace, it would have been difficult to obtain the Phase Spear, wouldn't it?"

She gave Yu Lian a meaningful smile: "Fish, is this also a trap?"

Yu Lian was speechless. He had already sensed that at the end of this spatial passage, there was indeed the presence and will of a mysterious being.

However, I didn't feel any sense of crisis at all.

Feifei was no exception. She didn't even perform the most basic defensive maneuvers.

Gongsun Qing was relieved. However, she still kept her sword incantation in place, her calm gaze fixed on the end of the passage.

She seemed completely unaware that her current actions were exactly like those of a dutiful head maid.

Miss Slein buried her face in her knees, her shoulders trembling uncontrollably, unable to even whimper. This didn't seem like she was under some deep-seated mental pressure; it was more like a wild animal sensing the presence of a predator.

Or perhaps it's been locked onto by its natural enemy.

While Yu Lian was still pondering, Fei Fei had already figured it out, and a smile immediately appeared on her lips. A smile that looked extremely dangerous.

"Hehehe, so it really is her. Fish, the trap you mentioned, could it be this one?"

Yu Lian responded with an awkward laugh. However, he had already sensed the presence on the other side, but suddenly realized that he and the person coming were clearly innocent (in reality), so he immediately withdrew his smile and forced a solemn expression.

"Yes, this might be a trap! But we can definitely overcome it!"

“You’re right.” Fei Fei smiled broadly.

The next second, her invisible sword condensed into a ripple of spiritual energy in her palm. With a light flick, the blurry fluctuations, almost imperceptible to the naked eye, suddenly pierced towards the already formed outline of the deity.

Her movements were incredibly fast. There was almost no transition between her initial flaws and her sudden burst of power; it was so fast that Gongsun Qing didn't even have time to react. Her naked eye only saw a fleeting ripple, but her spiritual sense seemed to perceive a colossal wave.

In an instant, the spiritual barrier surrounding the spatial passage, which formed the protective structure of the divine figure, melted and disintegrated as if it had encountered frozen butter that had been scalded by a hot knife.

Feifei's control is indeed superior to mine. Come to think of it, she doesn't seem to have mastered any particularly impressive special moves with amazing sound and light effects, but her intimidation is still undeniable.

Or perhaps the higher the psychic's position, the more they understand the true value of such a thing.

Although Fifi is also an "Eternal" of the Bucket, how could her control over the bursts of power and spirituality be inferior to any star ring that specializes in this?
"My girl is truly a woman who can be my role model!" Yu Lian said, expressing her deep emotion.

Of course, since Fei Fei ultimately failed to stop the spatial passage from unfolding, saying all of the above praise would sound like sarcasm.

"Disrespectful to martial ethics! You actually launched a sneak attack! As expected of you!" In the instant the interplay of light and shadow collapsed, a figure emerged, uttering an angry shout.

Feifei's movements did not stop for the first time. She snorted coldly, and the invisible blade continued to thrust forward, but it only pierced through a ripple of air that was still shimmering.

"Hahaha, but I knew you were there! I was prepared for this!" The shout immediately turned into a sneer, and the transparent light and shadow solidified into a visible image.

The angry shout instantly transformed into a mocking laugh tinged with smugness and ridicule. At the same time, space rippled violently, like the surface of a lake tossed with a pebble. The previously blurry, transparent light and shadow suddenly solidified, as if breaking free from a crack in space!
In an instant, his imposing figure completely captured everyone's attention.

Her long hair cascaded down her shoulders like a brilliant star, and her eyes, burning with the fire of molten gold, swept down over the people in the underground palace.

She was merely a phantom frozen in the spatial phase, yet she caused the surrounding light to dim for a moment. As a result, the outlines of the gods on the magnificent murals blurred and disappeared into the projection, as if she had actively absorbed them.

This visitor, who traversed space to arrive at the scene, devoured the outline of the deity.

Or rather, in this space, she should have been a deity.

If it wasn't King Brunhilde of Suryuka, then who could it be?

Immediately following this was a deep, resonant energy hum that filled the scene. A dozen or so phantom figures were quickly outlined and condensed into form in front of the mural by spiritual light!
Or rather, they were only half-solidified, yet inexplicably took on a translucent, semi-spiritual form. The aura, like the flames of a soul, formed the main body of their over three-meter-tall forms, beneath which lay mechanical armor gleaming with a cold, metallic sheen. At first glance, they resembled a group of armored ghosts.

Their mechanical arm armor had already extended buzzing force field blades, each of which, within which pulsed energy runes, seemed to be brewing a whole series of war thunders accumulating power.

If they really are ghosts, then they must be the most divine and sci-fi-like ghosts.

Gongsun Qing's spiritual light instantly condensed at the tip of his sword, and the sword circle that had kept nearly a hundred Void Realm monsters from getting close in the battle of the Void Realm was about to be deployed again.

Although she was on high alert, she was not afraid at all, and felt that she was incredibly strong.

"A war puppet?" Fei Fei sheathed her ink sword, took a few steps back, and said telepathically, "But if it's something like this, it shouldn't be displaying such oppressive power."

That's true. Yu Lian had seen the war puppets of Duke Sa, who had already gone to heaven. Those war machines, condensed from the mental power of psionicists, were nothing more than extensions of the will and killing intent of psionicists.

However, even the killing intent of the Grand Master, who had reached the peak of the eighth ring, would not bring him such a substantial sense of pressure.

“It’s a fusion of the spirit of a war puppet and the alchemical mech on site.” Yu Lian carefully observed the mechanical armor enveloped in boiling spiritual fire, clearly sensing the exhilarating spiritual pulse rhythm of the Zero Element: “These are all alchemical artifacts. They were just hidden in the surface spiritual treasure trove. They can become armor for people, fuse with spirits, and of course, move freely like autonomous mechanical weapons. It’s truly an ingenious design!”

“Since it’s a fusion, let’s call it a Spirit Puppet for now. Your Highness, thank you for the grand welcoming ceremony, but someone like you hides your true form behind a puppet. Is this the glory of the Dragon King?” Fei Fei said.

"Thank you for the name, Miss Fina, I like it very much. However, compared to the meaningless descent of the true form, will is what matters! And a puppet is also a continuation of will." King Suryuka said proudly and matter-of-factly.

As the most beautiful dragon king of our time, she is indeed the kind of woman who can command millions of soldiers to die for her based solely on her looks and demeanor. Even if she were to act shamelessly at this moment, the splendor she displays would still dazzle most people.

"My dear Lian Qing, you know everything about this underground palace, but have you overlooked my presence?" Brunhilde's projection stood in the center of the palace, staring directly at Yu Lian with a seemingly condescending gaze: "I have been waiting here for a long time!"

“Fish, you’re right, this really is a trap,” Fei Fei said. It was as if she had just realized it.

"So? Tactics?" Gongsun Qing held her sword in both hands, her eyes sharp, like a mother leopard ready to pounce. She asked solemnly, her tone carrying the clang of metal on metal.

“They are dangerous,” Yu Lian said.

“Each spirit puppet can fight against an experienced saint, and they must also have a combined attack method,” Fei Fei said.

"So, this is it?" Gongsun Qing exclaimed.

They both nodded at the same time.

"Waaaaah, every high-ranking throne's war puppet is different. I've never seen one like this before. I've never seen one like this before. That's why I said it, that's why I said it..." The young girl who chose the throne had already squatted down, holding her head, her voice trembling with sobs, like a panicked and helpless little quail.

On another note, now that King Su has arrived, shouldn't you be grateful for the arrival of reinforcements? What's with this weak and helpless look, like a herbivore encountering its natural enemy? Whose side are you anyway?
However, the spirit puppets had already pounced. Their spirit fire extended from the arms of their armor, turning the entire space into a sea of ​​fire.

Within those burning azure-blue spirit flames, almost no temperature could be sensed, but any psionicist would know that the energy's rhythm had been compressed and condensed to a terrifying degree. Upon contact, even the alloy armor of a warship would melt.

Moreover, even greater killing intent was brewing within those scorching flames.

Guided by Brunhilde's spirit, the puppets are about to complete their final strangulation.

Fifi raised her head and hurled her invisible sword at Brunhilde. The shimmering ripple in the air even tore apart the spirit fire that filled the sky.

Brunhilde's projection fell from the sky to the ground, landing next to Fei Fei and Yu Lian.

The spirit puppets wielding light blades and cannons all ceased their attacks and floated directly to the edge of the space. The body formed from spirit fire pressed against the wall of the space, instantly transforming from a three-meter-high raging fire into a small flame less than a meter long.

The alchemical armor that formed the skeletal structure of the spirits was tightly pieced together to become a three-headed creature with arms and legs. The oppressive aura it exuded instantly transformed from a mighty steel giant into an adorable doll.

They floated along the walls, seemingly becoming decorations for the seventeen-story underground palace.

“They’re mine now.” Fifi patted Brunhilde on the shoulder; though it was just a hollow phantom, that was the kind of humiliation she wanted.

"Your Highness, you don't really think that a mere projection of will can fight against the real body, do you? That the so-called home ground can overcome the enormous divine punishment between different strengths? Hahaha, I can only say, thank you for your gift."

She looked at the obedient spirit puppets with great interest, as if they had truly acquired their own weapons.

Brunhilde, however, showed no humiliation at being outmaneuvered and killed in the treasure hunt. Her gaze shifted with interest from Fifi's face to Yu Lian, then back to Fifi.

“Congratulations. I’m very curious about what it’s like to be a demigod, and you have set a wonderful example for me! Thank you, Spirit of the Universe, for the gift of friendship.” She smiled brightly, like the rising sun, her relaxed brows filled with joy, as if she were genuinely pleased with her friends’ growth.

Feifei was so amazed and impressed that she couldn't find the words to praise her.

Yu Lian said helplessly, "...Breen, I still prefer the domineering you from before. Can you turn back to your old self?"