I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield Chapter 714 - 516: Unleashing Full Power, Shocking the Battlefield (Part 2)

An instant later, ice shards and the shadowy shield met with a deafening roar, the intense cold clashing against the dense demonic qi, exploding throughout the frozen abyss.

This impact served as a clarion call, and the monstrous entities that had separated from the dark tide let out synchronized shrieks. Their crimson eyes fixed upon the Imperial talents below, they charged forward like an unstoppable wave.

However, their numbers had been halved, and their formidable auras were now significantly diminished, thereby lessening the pressure on the Imperial talents.

Within mere moments, the battlefield became a grim tableau, strewn with the remains of over a dozen monsters.

"Roar——!"

Witnessing their brethren fall one after another, the remaining monsters were consumed by fury.

They bellowed at each other and drew near, their forms intertwining with dark qi, clearly intending to merge.

"Halt their fusion!" Dongfang Qi commanded with urgency, directing the Demon Vine to lash out at the consolidating mass of monsters.

The Imperial talents sprang into action, unleashing Spiritual Abilities and Martial Techniques in a relentless downpour.

Yet, the monsters appeared to have thrown all caution to the wind, charging recklessly. Some self-destructed to impede the assault, while others clung tenaciously with their claws, refusing to relinquish their grip even as they were torn asunder.

This sacrifice of life bought precious time for the fusion process.

In a short span, over forty colossal fused monstrosities materialized at the battle's core. Their distorted bodies bore the grotesque hallmarks of multiple creatures, radiating a terrifying aura indicative of high Tier Seven. Dark green ichor dripped from their hides, noisily corroding the icy ground.

"Fortunately, they haven't breached into Tier Eight," Ji Taiyan sighed with slight relief. His Royal Dragon Qi surged, and the Holy Blood Prodigies arrayed behind him grew even more resolute.

The inherent advantage of the Holy Blood lineage was unwavering strength at equivalent tiers. Even with the fused monsters possessing a slightly higher tier, the nascent Tier Seven Holy Blood Prodigies could still engage effectively.

But just as preparations were being made for the next engagement, an unsettling turn of events occurred.

These fused beings completely disregarded the humans before them. They abruptly tilted their heads upward, their demonic qi swirling with escalating intensity.

In unison, they unhinged their enormous jaws, conjuring spheres of dark energy. Their targets were not the human combatants, but the vault's overhead ceiling—where a faint, azure protective barrier shimmered, serving as the final demarcation between the interior and the exterior.

"This is bad! They aim to shatter the barrier!"

Qin Tian's eyes narrowed in alarm. His Black Frost Saber instantly bisected a nearby monster. Millions of demonic creatures still lurked outside; if the barrier fell to an assault from both within and without, they would be irrevocably trapped.

Boom——!!!

The forty-plus orbs of dark energy impacted the barrier simultaneously. The shield buckled violently, its surface instantly webbed with minute fractures, its luminescence fading considerably.

"Engage them! Stop them at all costs!" Ji Taiyan bellowed, transforming into a streak of golden light. Dragon claws ripped through the air, propelling him towards a fused monster positioned perilously close to the barrier.

Dongfang Qi, Leng Qingqiu, and the other Holy Blood leaders followed suit, their Spiritual Energy unleashed without restraint. A variety of supreme Holy Blood Martial Techniques and Magics rained down upon the fused entities, only to be repelled by their protective demonic qi shields.

These creatures seemed driven by sheer madness; even with their backs lacerated to ribbons, they remained fixated on the ceiling, commencing the formation of the next wave of energy.

At this critical juncture, Zhuge Yu met Qin Tian's gaze.

Qin Tian understood. This was not the moment for hesitation.

His gaze swept towards the skies, where Blue and the Four Great Divine Beasts were locked in combat with Morgara, clearly at a disadvantage. The Ice Crystal Phoenix's wings bore scorch marks from dark qi, leaving them vulnerable, and White Xiong's paws were encased in a layer of Black Frost.

Morgara alone had forced the retreat of four Tier Eight Divine Beasts and Blue.

Should the barrier collapse, the demonic horde numbering in the millions would flood in, leaving no avenue of escape for anyone.

"It is time to act."

Qin Tian murmured, instantly erupting in a cascade of brilliant purple lightning. He became a bolt of energy streaking across the heavens, the ice beneath his feet blackened by the raw power.

Crash

The thunderclap exploded, eclipsing the monsters' roars.

A Tier Seven fused monster, in the midst of gathering energy, stiffened abruptly. As it began to turn its head, it encountered a purple silhouette directly before it.

His Black Frost Saber, crackling with thunderous energy potent enough to shatter the night, descended from its head to its belly.

"Pch!" An unimpeded sensation followed. The fused monster, capable of withstanding Holy Blood assaults, disintegrated like fragile parchment. Purple lightning surged viciously across its remains, emitting a sizzling sound, and within heartbeats, its form was reduced to mere ash.

The battlefield descended into a profound silence.

All gazes pivoted towards the solitary purple figure.

"Who is that?!" Someone couldn’t help exclaiming, filled with disbelief. Even Ji Taiyan required dozens of moves to heavily injure the fusion monster, yet it was slain in a single strike?

Swish swish swish——

The purple figure moved like a phantom amidst the monster horde.

Each swing of the Black Frost Saber was accompanied by a thunderclap and a monster’s demise.

Some monsters opened their mouths, only to have their heads impaled by lightning; some attempted to shield themselves with their bodies, but were sliced apart along with their magic qi shields.

Wherever the purple lightning passed, monsters were reduced to shattered fragments and ash, none surviving a single blow.

The Holy Blood Prodigies completely halted their actions, staring dazed at this one-sided "slaughter."

Dongfang Qi’s pupils contracted as he recognized the familiar aura: "He’s... Qin Tian!"

"Qin Tian? The kid traveling with Zhuge Yu?"

"Impossible! He only just broke through Tier Seven not long ago, yet he can strike down high Tier Seven fusion monsters?"

Voices of doubt and gasps arose, while the Odinson family’s strong men appeared grim, their gazes fixed intently on the purple lightning enveloping Qin Tian.

"His lightning..."

Cage Odinson’s gaze fluctuated. The Odinson family ruled the God of Thunder, the King of Lightning, yet from that lightning, he sensed a power that could contend with his own.

Their lightning seemed capable of exterminating these monsters, possessing tremendous power, allowing him to slice through high-tier monsters as easily as cutting melons.

"It’s him."

Ji Taiyan watched the swiftly moving purple figure, a hint of surprise and uncertainty flickering in his eyes, followed by a profound complexity.

Qin Tian

Once again, Qin Tian.

From their initial encounter to the main force entering the vault, and now to the current situation, it seemed Qin Tian was perpetually the central figure, the one who altered the course of events.

Without Qin Tian, they could not have safely accessed the vault.

Without Qin Tian, the fusion monsters could not have been so easily dispatched.

A recently advanced Tier Seven non-Holy Blood Spiritualist who could strike down high Tier Seven fusion monsters.

This individual was practically a born hero; beneath his overwhelming presence, even the Fifth Prince seemed relegated to a supporting role.

But, why did Qin Tian have to belong to their faction?

Ji Taiyan sighed internally, his Holy Dragon Power undiminished. It transformed into a golden dragon that surged into the monster group.

Qin Tian’s strength was undeniable, but the Holy Blood could not remain idle. Resolving these monsters sooner meant a better chance of survival.

With Ji Taiyan leading the charge, the Holy Blood Prodigies immediately followed suit.

Apart from top talents like Ji Taiyan and Dongfang Qi, the remaining Holy Blood members formed groups to engage each fusion monster.

They were determined to eliminate all monsters swiftly and secure an escape route.

Observing the nearby battle, despite the Ice God Race’s numbers, their combat prowess was not comparable to a single powerful individual.

Continuing the fight would only lead to more casualties.

Moreover, it was possible that within the Ice God Race’s remnants, they were perceived as audacious intruders, pilferers of the Ice God’s legacy.

Regardless of the reason, kindness was not to be expected from them.

Therefore, abandoning any thought of treasure, their sole objective was to flee!

"Qin Tian~"

Blue noticed Qin Tian below, his "unstoppable" momentum astonishing him. He had anticipated Qin Tian’s strength but not to this degree.

Regrettably, if Qin Tian’s power had matched his own, Morgara could not have turned the tide of the day.

But now...

Blue’s gaze shifted to the increasingly malevolent Morgara opposite him, and a surge of unease washed over him.