Great, we're doomed now!

Upon seeing this, Tiga immediately pounced from the air on the other side, grabbing Zoga's wing base tightly with both arms and pulling it backward with all its might, trying to restrict its movement.

Ye Shouze ducked to avoid the peck, then raised his arms to precisely block Zoga's other giant claw that swept down. The red and silver body and the jet-black demon bird clashed in mid-air, creating intense shockwaves.

The two positioned themselves on the left and right, one restraining the other while the other launched a powerful attack. Tiga was too exhausted to inflict effective damage, but Ye Shouze, relying on the powerful physique of the [Flame Form], continuously left cracks on Zoga's hard shell.

"bring it on!"

The golden longsword "Bayeli" reappeared, its swing sending up a trail of blinding sparks and a shrill screech.

Although the demon bird Zoga was powerful and outnumbered the giant in size, it was temporarily overwhelmed by the combined attacks of two warriors with varied skills and perfect teamwork, and let out a furious and unwilling scream.

Just as Ye Shou and Tiga were locked in fierce combat with Zoga, and it seemed they were about to gain the upper hand and determine a victor—

call out!

A whooshing sound came from the side without warning!

It turns out that Gatanothor's tentacles had been lurking in the darkness all along. This attack was swift and fierce. Tiga, who was fully focused on dealing with Zoga, was caught off guard and was struck hard in the chest and abdomen by the thick tentacles!

"Cha ah!"

Tiga cried out in pain and was thrown backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust.

The coordinated offensive was shattered in an instant!

Zoga seized the fleeting opportunity, took a hit from Ye Shou, and then his huge claw, covered with hard scales, suddenly reached out and grabbed Ye Shou's exposed neck!

"Ugh!" A sharp pain shot through Ye Shou as he desperately grabbed Zoga's wrists with both hands, but Zoga was clearly using all his strength as well.

Its towering height of seventy meters and home advantage give it an edge in this contest.

Worse still, Zoga opened its ferocious beak, and dark energy rapidly gathered in its mouth, forming a purplish-black magic bullet that spun continuously and exuded an ominous aura!

At such a distance, there's simply no way to dodge—

boom!

The magic bullet struck Ye Shou's head at point-blank range!

The dark light exploded, and the violent impact and the corrosive evil energy caused Ye Shou's vision to go black, his head to spin, and his strength to struggle to weaken instantly.

"Ye Shou!" Tiga had just pushed himself up from the ground when he saw this critical scene.

Just at this critical moment, a clear and sharp shout pierced the battlefield, and a golden figure, like a ghost, suddenly burst out from the swirling black mist!

Camilla leaped into the air, having used her dark giant powers to stealthily reach this spot. Her attack would be utterly deadly, and the longsword formed from dark light in her hand thrust out with resolute determination—

puff!

The sword flashed like lightning, piercing Zoga's crimson right eye with perfect precision!

"唳——!!!"

The excruciating pain of having his eyeball pierced caused Zoga to let out a heart-wrenching scream. His grip on Ye Shou loosened involuntarily, and his massive body began to writhe wildly.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ye Shou broke free from the restraints, staggered backward, and shook his still buzzing head vigorously.

Camilla landed her first blow but didn't stop. The moment she landed, her golden whip lashed out and coiled around Zoga's ankle like a serpent!

Her lightning-fast skill changes fully demonstrate her rich combat experience, truly deserving of the title of one of the Four Heroes.

Just as Zoga was about to flap its wings and fly away, it was tripped by the sudden tug, and its body froze.

"Get down here!" she shouted, pulling hard on the whip with both arms.

Her strength was far from enough to actually hold Zoga back; it was merely a temporary obstacle.

—But that's enough!

"Now!" Tiga endured the pain and quickly got up.

Ye Shou immediately steadied himself, and the two exchanged a glance, instantly understanding each other's intentions.

Di Yijia swept his arms across his body, gathering the remaining light energy within him, which finally coalesced into an L-shape in front of his chest—

Almost simultaneously, Ye Shoujiang held the Holy Sword of Bayeri horizontally in front of him, brilliant golden ripples gathering on its blade. As he swung it forward, the timer on his chest suddenly lit up—

"Zai Peili Ao Guangliu!"

"The Golden Sword of Inevitable Victory!"

A stream of scorching particles and a brilliant sword light pierced through the atmosphere, heading straight for the temporarily restrained demon bird, Zoga.

Rumble! ...

The light instantly pierced through Zoga's massive body, and the extreme light energy clashed and exploded violently with the darkness within it!

Zoga let out a final, unwilling cry, and amidst the continuous explosions, his massive body completely disintegrated and was swallowed by the surrounding darkness.

"We succeeded!" Tiga and Camilla immediately breathed a sigh of relief, but Ye Shou became even more vigilant.

He knew all too well that Gatanjah was not a dignified monarch unwilling to step down, but rather an extremely wicked and cunning fellow.

Even an absolute powerhouse will still resort to underhanded tactics; the tentacles that attacked earlier are proof of that. There can be no slackening in the slightest when facing such a formidable opponent.

Sure enough, before they could even catch their breath, the terrifying evil aura in the abyss surged once more.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

More tentacles, along with the enormous claws, slowly emerged, and Gatanothor's true form seemed about to truly appear, a massive, mountain-like silhouette slowly rising out...

"hold head high!!!!"

A black tide, shimmering with red light, surged out, engulfing the three giants like insects. The high-density energy eroded them like an electric current, and even Camilla, who was of the same attribute, could not withstand it. Ye Shou and Tiga, who were low on energy, were inevitably knocked to the ground amidst countless sparks.

Fueled by the source of darkness, the black mist spread rapidly as if swept by a strong wind, even obscuring the entire atmosphere and sealing off the solitary pillar of light from the tower. The giants, who had been suppressing the monster army, were instantly plunged into an absolute disadvantage...

Even with only part of its form revealed, the evil aura it exuded caused the surrounding space to freeze and distort, emitting a soul-tearing shriek that heralded the arrival of the ultimate destroyer!

Chapter 244: Qi Jie Flower Blooms - Beyond the Future! (Bonus Chapter 5.5K)

Boom!

The Kuroshio Current is striking again!

The thick, almost tangible fog carried immense force, and even the giants who were engaged in fierce battle with the monster army were not spared. They were swept away by this irresistible torrent and crashed heavily onto the shattered earth, kicking up clouds of dust.

The formation that had been barely maintained was instantly shattered. The giants of light were swept away by the black tide, staggering and struggling to get back on their feet, but were corroded by the evil energy contained within, causing them to groan in pain.

Fortunately, the monsters were also affected. Although they were followers of the evil god, the overwhelming power disparity prevented them from moving freely. They were just a little better off than the giants, as they did not suffer as much.

After a short while, once they had adjusted, the monsters swarmed around the giant and began to attack him frantically. At the same time, they were also injured by the black mist and the enemies. The alarm on the timer began to sound continuously—the Giant of Light was on the verge of defeat in the blink of an eye!

The one who fared slightly better was Hitra, one of the Dark Trio. Although he also felt an instinctive discomfort and oppression, he still had the strength to fight and desperately attracted the multi-headed monster... but he was powerless to turn the tide for the entire battlefield.

Just then, as if despair was finally about to savor its deliciousness, a deep, soul-rending roar, seemingly from the very beginning of time, echoed from the heart of the all-consuming abyss. A colossal, despair-inducing silhouette slowly rose from the abyss, revealing its true form!

The first thing that catches the eye is an enormous, twisted shell resembling a snail.

It has an ominous grayish-white color, covered with twisted, seemingly naturally formed eerie patterns, and countless holes of all sizes and depths, from which wisps of black mist seep out continuously.

The shell's surface is rough and sticky, covered with a dull sheen that seems to come from deep-sea silt; just looking at it makes one feel a sense of physical discomfort and nausea.

Then, countless thick, slippery tentacles emerged from beneath the carapace.

These tentacles were fleshy and swollen, covered with veins and grotesque bumps. They writhed slowly and powerfully in the air, like some kind of living, giant parasitic vine. Each sway brought a tooth-grinding, sticky sound, as if they were stirring something in the void.

If there is such a thing... it could be the countless desperate souls of humanity.

An even more grotesque structure emerged—a massive, curved claw-like appendage resembling a nautilus shell, its hard outer shell gleaming with a metallic sheen. Ye Shou, who had come into contact with it, knew that it appeared clumsy but was exceptionally swift, and its strength could easily sever the giants' hard bones.

On the front of this twisted body, in what could barely be called the "head," there were no conventional organs, only an upside-down, bizarre, bloody mouth, and two crimson points of light that occasionally shone in the darkness, like pools of blood.

That light contained no emotion, only pure, mocking contempt and a destructive desire to look down upon ants.

Its body is so enormous that even when only part of it is visible, it is already two or three hundred meters long!

This is merely its "shell," and the true mass of its physical form is immeasurable, resembling a moving, living mountain!

An indescribable stench spread with its arrival, as if the entire world's decay had converged here, and no living thing could adapt to its surroundings.

Its very existence is constantly destroying the planet's ecosystem—even though the surface is already a dead world.

The light dimmed as it shone upon it, and the ground groaned under its weight. A primal, instinctive fear, like an icy tide, instantly overwhelmed the hearts of every giant on the battlefield.

This is... [the evil god Gatanothor]!

"Uh!" Ye Shou struggled to his knees and stand up. The timer on his chest started flashing, making him subconsciously look down.

Because of the attributes "transition effects" and "starting amplification (one more energy charge for the beam)," he contributes the most in battle, but has the least pressure in terms of survivability.

...Was the surrounding environment completely controlled, and were the giants, including him, restricted?

He looked up at the terrifying presence that almost filled his entire field of vision, a chill running from his feet to the top of his head. Tiga and Camilla also struggled to their feet, not only because of excessive energy consumption, but also because they were overwhelmed by the omnipresent evil pressure, their timers flashing even more frequently than Ye Shou's.

“This…is what we have to face…” Camilla’s voice was slightly hoarse.

She had even wanted to compete with this thing for the title of Dark Lord...

It's no wonder that the "source of darkness" chose Gatanothor as its incarnation; this evil god is indeed so powerful that it inspires no desire to fight against him.

"~~~~~~"

Gatanothor's crimson gaze slowly swept over the giants below, who looked like ants, with a hint of indifference and mockery.

It doesn't even need to attack actively; the mere mental pollution and energy suppression emanating from its existence are enough to greatly reduce the fighting power of these warriors of light.

With a slight movement of its massive body, more tentacles emerged from the black mist like venomous snakes that had caught the scent of blood, accurately striking the giants who had not yet regained their footing.

The tentacles moved with astonishing speed, accompanied by a sharp whistling sound, instantly engulfing several giants who had just stood up and hoisting them high into the air.

"hateful!"

"Let me go!"

The giants roared and struggled, slashing with light blades and pounding with their fists, but the surface of their tentacles was slippery and tough, and their attacks had little effect.

"Uhh—!!"

A blue giant was tightly wrapped around the waist by tentacles. The powerful constriction caused the timer on his chest to flash wildly. Light energy was forcibly extracted, turning into wisps of golden light, which were sucked into the holes in Gatanothor's carapace.

His struggling movements quickly became weak, and he eventually slumped down.