Wizard: Starting with Dealing with Magical Plants

Chapter 351 [Star Eclipse]

Night completely swallowed the wasteland, and the wind became sharper, carrying sand and gravel that slapped against my face, causing a slight sting.

Luo Lin adjusted his breathing to the most stable rhythm. With each inhale, the cold air, carrying a thin amount of elemental energy, surged into his lungs, where it was quickly settled and refined by [Quiet Dust Star], replenishing the continuously consumed star power.

After advancing to the third ring, the body's efficiency in absorbing energy significantly improves, like a widened river channel accommodating a more turbulent flow of stellar power.

But he dared not relax in the slightest.

Mental power is like the most sophisticated radar, constantly scanning what's behind and around.

The three annihilation vehicles escaped faster than he had expected.

Heavy footsteps, as if they would crack the earth, came again from behind, the distance slowly but steadily closing.

They seemed to have activated some kind of overload mode, increasing their speed by more than 30%. Their massive bodies resembled three moving dark golden hills in the night, and each step caused a clear tremor in the ground.

Howling Canyon is at least 150 kilometers away.

At the current speed, it is very likely that it will be caught up before it arrives.

We need to create some more trouble for them.

Rowling's gaze swept across the terrain ahead. It was a rolling hilly area covered with low but exceptionally tough thorny trees. The roots of these plants went deep into the ground, forming a tangled mess that posed a significant obstacle to heavy units.

With a slight thought, he maintained his speed, but his right hand quietly joined his fingers together.

Two flashes of crimson-silver starlight appeared at the fingertips, followed by several extremely condensed, hair-thin [Starlight Piercing] beams that silently pierced the ground at the base of the thorny bushes on both sides.

The starlight entered the ground but did not explode. Instead, it lay dormant like a seed, the sharp aura of the [Star Slayer] contained within it being absorbed by the [Silent Star].

The power is temporarily enveloped and suppressed.

This is his initial attempt to combine the two stellar powers.

The destructive power of [Star Slayer] will be temporarily suppressed, delaying its trigger.

After traversing several hundred meters through the thorny thicket, Rolin repeated the same tactic, leaving behind several more hidden positions.

Then, he suddenly accelerated, rushing out of the thorny thicket and widening the distance between them.

Behind them, three annihilation vehicles pursued to the edge of the thorny thicket.

Without pausing for a moment, relying on their heavy armor and immense strength, they charged straight in like raging bulls!

The thick, metallic limbs crushed over the tough, thorny wood, producing a sickening snapping and grinding sound.

The wooden spikes scratched dense white marks on the armor, but were unlikely to cause any real damage.

However, when their massive bodies rolled over the points where Rolin had buried the starlight.

laugh!laugh!laugh!

The lurking crimson-silver starlight was triggered, exploding from the ground like a landmine!

It wasn't a large-scale explosion, but rather an extremely concentrated burst of penetrating starlight!

The target is not the heavy frontal armor of the annihilation type, but the relatively vulnerable joints of their feet and the gaps in the leg energy conduction tubes!

These areas had already accumulated damage during the previous sinkhole collapse and struggle, resulting in minor cracks in the armor.

Being precisely hit by [Starburst Pierce] at this moment only made matters worse!

Puff puff!

The faint, penetrating sound was almost imperceptible amidst the noise of the thorny wood breaking.

But the effect was immediate.

A small ball of electric sparks exploded at the right leg joint of an annihilation-type vehicle, causing it to limp noticeably and its speed to drop sharply.

The energy conduit in the left leg of the other machine was punctured, and dark golden energy liquid spurted out. Although it was quickly sealed by the internal emergency mechanism, its operation was still affected.

The third one was slightly luckier; it only had a few deep dents in its foot armor, but its speed wasn't significantly affected.

"roar!"

The wounded Annihilator roared angrily, its data stream flashing wildly, seemingly raising Rolin's danger level once again.

They ignored the annoying thorny bushes under their feet, their will to pursue becoming even more resolute, even bordering on a relentless madness.

Luo Lin glanced back and saw that the two damaged annihilation-type vehicles had slowed down significantly, putting distance between them and the third vehicle.

The differentiation was successful.

Now, we need to focus our efforts on dealing with the first one that's chasing us.

He held back no longer, unleashing the full power of [Starflow Water Field], his speed soaring once more as he raced desperately toward Howling Wind Canyon.

At the same time, the brain is calculating at lightning speed.

Even a single annihilation-type unit has no chance of winning in a head-on confrontation.

Its defenses are too thick, its attacks are too strong, and its energy level is far higher than mine.

However, its weaknesses are also obvious: it is relatively slow, clumsy when turning, and there is a resonant frequency at the connection between the energy core and the body.

Previously, between the foundation stones, combining Master Sophia's spatial theory data and Master Evelyn's energy map, he roughly deduced several interference frequencies targeting annihilation-type energy cores.

Verification is required.

It also requires the perfect timing.

The terrain ahead began to change, with the flat wasteland gradually being replaced by heavily weathered rocky hills.

In the night sky, a low, distant wail could be faintly heard, carrying chaotic energy and blowing from the direction of Howling Wind Canyon.

Gale.

We're getting closer and closer to the canyon.

The footsteps behind them drew closer again, and only the intact Annihilator remained.

It seemed to realize that its prey was fleeing into danger, and its pursuit became even more ferocious. Its thick metal arms would occasionally swing out, and its huge fists would slam into the ground, leaving deep craters, with the flying pebbles shooting out like bullets.

A rock the size of a millstone was struck by the force of the punch and whistled as it slammed into Rolin's back.

Without turning his head, Luo Lin locked onto the target with his mental energy. His body slid half a step to the side in a strange way as he sped away. Rocks flew past his clothes and smashed to pieces on the ground in front of him.

It was this half-step adjustment that allowed the annihilation-type weapon to get even closer to the front line.

The cold, impersonal data stream scan felt like a physical presence, enveloping my entire body.

Annihilator raised its thick left arm, and dark golden energy gathered wildly in its palm, forming a constantly rotating energy ball that flashed with terrifying electric light inside!

It will launch a long-range attack to end this chase completely!

Rowling's pupils contracted slightly.

It's not possible to take it head-on, nor is it necessarily possible to dodge this kind of area attack.

In a flash, he made an extremely risky decision.

Instead of dodging, he stomped his feet hard, and the [Starflow Water Field] erupted in the opposite direction, propelling his body at an even faster speed toward a steep rock wall to his side!

Just before he was about to crash into the rock wall, he leaped into the air, tapping his feet against the rock face. His star power exploded, and he shot upwards like a gecko!

Almost simultaneously, the energy ball from the annihilation palm was launched!

It wasn't a straight line, but rather, with some kind of tracking and correction, it traced a famous arc and blasted straight at the rock wall where Rolin was!

Boom!!!

The terrifying explosion completely engulfed that rock wall!

The rocks shot out like a volcanic eruption, and smoke and dust billowed into the sky!

The data stream of the annihilation type paused slightly, as if confirming the results of the battle.

The smoke and dust slowly dissipated.

A large crater several meters in diameter was blasted into the rock wall, with melted rocks at the edges and flowing dark red lava.

But Rolin was not in the pit.

Just before the energy ball hit, he narrowly escaped by leaping sideways at the last second, thanks to his keen perception of energy fluctuations and his extreme control over the [Starflow Aquatic Field], and landed on a protruding rock ledge above the blast radius.

Although he avoided a direct impact, the aftershocks of the explosion and the flying debris still caused his blood to surge, his protective astral energy to vibrate violently, and his throat...

A slightly fishy, ​​sweet taste rose in my head.

But he didn't care at all; instead, a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

It's now!

Taking advantage of the brief energy recharge and confirmation interval after the Annihilation-type attack, Rolin leaped down from the rock ledge, not to escape, but like a hunting falcon, head down and feet up, heading straight for the connection between the Annihilation-type's massive head and torso.

That area is where the sensors and control centers are most concentrated, and it is also one of the key nodes for the resonant conduction of the energy core!

The person is in the air, with the index and middle fingers of their right hand already joined together, and the crimson and silver starlight condenses, compresses, and compresses again at the fingertips!

This time, it's no longer [Starburst Pierce], but a temporary combination of the sharpness of [Star Slayer] and the sedimentation of [Still Dust Star], forming a more destructive and penetrating attack—[Star Eclipse]!

A deep, dark silver spot of light appeared at the fingertip, seemingly capable of swallowing light.

At the same time, his mental energy surged out wildly, no longer concealed, and actively simulated the interference fluctuations that he had previously deduced against the resonant frequency of the annihilation-type energy core, and slammed them hard into the annihilation-type's head sensor!

Double blow!

The annihilation-type unit clearly did not expect that its prey not only survived but also dared to launch such a fierce counterattack.

Its head turned sharply, an energy shield instantly formed above its head, and its right arm rose to block.

But Rowling's attacks were too fast and too tricky!

Mental interference arrived first!

hum!

The data stream of the annihilation head experienced a momentary disruption and delay, the generation of the energy shield was slowed down, and the raised right arm paused slightly.

It's just that insignificant moment!

Roland's Star Eclipse finger sword has already pierced through!

laugh!

A very faint, yet chilling, piercing sound rang out.

The dark silver finger sword, like a red-hot needle piercing through a layer of tough leather, actually pierced through the thick armor with flowing dark gold runes at the base of the annihilation-type head!

Although it only penetrated less than two inches, it encountered enormous resistance and could not advance any further.

But the power of [Star Eclipse] has already surged wildly into the breach!

That was not mere destruction, but rather an erosion and disintegration imbued with the sedimentation properties of [Quiet Dust Star]!

It forcibly interferes with and settles the molecular structure and energy circuit stability of the armor around the breach, while the sharpness of [Star Slayer] frantically stirs and pierces inside!

The massive body of the annihilation-type creature suddenly shuddered!

The head sensor emitted a large, chaotic burst of electrical sparks!

It let out an unprecedented roar, a mixture of pain and rage!

Its right arm swept fiercely toward Rolin, who was still hanging on its head, with terrifying speed and power!

If this strike lands, it would be enough to turn Rolin into mincemeat.

Rowling had anticipated this move.

The moment the sword pierced through, he released his grip without hesitation, his body jerking backward with the recoil. At the same time, the [Starflow Water Field] suddenly erupted behind him, propelling him as if being pulled by an invisible hand, narrowly escaping the sweeping attack that sent him flying!

boom!

The annihilation-type metal arm swept away its target and slammed into the nearby rock wall, causing another earthquake.

Luo Lin tumbled through the air several times before staggering to the ground. He staggered back more than ten steps before regaining his balance. His face was pale, and a tearing pain shot through the fingertips of his right hand. That attack had almost drained the star power from his arm.

But he stared intently at the annihilation type.

It worked!

Although it didn't cause fatal damage, it definitely severely damaged its sensors and control center!

The annihilation-type vehicle wobbled and turned around, black smoke and sparks continuously billowing from its damaged front, a dark golden light flickering intermittently.

set.

Its movements became extremely stiff and uncoordinated, its right arm rising and falling repeatedly, seemingly losing its ability to accurately lock onto targets, and its data stream becoming chaotic.

It was temporarily blind and in disarray.

Despite his weakness and excruciating pain, Luo Lin turned around without hesitation and continued running towards Howling Canyon.

Now is not the time to finish off the enemy.

The other two damaged Annihilation Types could catch up at any time, and even if this one is damaged, its final counterattack would be something I could not withstand.

Lead it to Howling Canyon and let the natural dangers there complete the final harvest.

The roars behind them grew more frantic and desperate. The damaged Annihilator stumbled and chased after them, but its speed was greatly reduced, its trajectory was erratic, and it kept hitting rocks. It had clearly lost its ability to pursue accurately.

Luo Lin breathed a sigh of relief. As he ran, he quickly took out the last two vials of standard treatment potion and mental energy recovery potion from his pocket, bit open the stopper, and drank them down.

The medicinal properties dissipated, and in conjunction with the operation of [Quiet Dust Star], rapidly repaired the body's damage and depletion.

He could sense that, after that close call, he seemed to have grasped a bit more of the tricks of combining and using the power of [Star Slaughter] and [Star Tranquility].

【Star Eclipse】————This is a good name.

The night grew deeper, and the wind grew stronger.

The unique sound of the wind in Howling Canyon, like the wailing of thousands of vengeful spirits, can already be clearly heard.

Ahead, the earth seemed to have been cleaved open by an invisible giant axe, revealing a huge, bottomless crack with steep, knife-like cliffs on both sides.

Within the crack, a chaotic, grayish-white energy flow, visible to the naked eye, churned and surged like tangible mist, emitting a piercing shriek.

Occasionally, a pale spatial rift would flash by, tearing the nearby energy flow even more violently.

The environmental energy here is extremely chaotic, which strongly interferes with mental perception and energy manipulation.

Roland stopped at the edge of the canyon and looked back.

The damaged Annihilator was dragging its faltering steps as it approached the canyon.

The other two damaged vehicles also appeared on the distant horizon, moving slowly but persistently.

He took a deep breath, the chaotic, cold air in the canyon invigorating him.

The real test is yet to come.

He needs to enter the canyon and take advantage of its complex and treacherous environment to completely eliminate the three tails.

Without hesitation, Roland leaped into the Death Canyon, which was churning with destructive energy storms.

The figure was instantly swallowed up by the grayish-white energy mist.

A few seconds later, the damaged Annihilator reached the edge of the canyon. Its chaotic sensors seemed unable to accurately judge the situation below, but the protocol command for pursuit made it not stop at all. It also took heavy steps towards the bottom of the canyon, but one step went wrong and it fell down.

The heavy metal body crashed into the chaotic energy flow, stirring up even greater waves.

In the distance, two more annihilation-type aircraft also caught up to the edge, their data streams flashing as if assessing the risks.

But soon, the order to eliminate the highest priority targets took precedence over everything else.

Two steel behemoths followed closely behind, leaping into Howling Wind Canyon.

Deep within the canyon, the chaotic energy storm raged even more violently, as if it had been thoroughly enraged by the intrusion of these uninvited guests.

The whistling wind transformed into a destructive roar.