Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1748 - 549: Last-Ditch Counterattack (Part 2)

The ice-blue nebula slowly receded, revealing a figure.

A colossal 120-meter tall, girl-like entity composed entirely of ice-blue cells materialized. It was adorned with ice-blue ribbons and wore a battle skirt of the same hue. Its head remained hidden behind an ice-blue mask, featuring twelve ice-blue eyes that radiated a terrifyingly cold aura. Thus, Chilami stood majestically amidst the Starry Sky.

Upon a closer examination, it would be apparent that, apart from their coloration, Irene Liss and Ilyas bore an uncanny resemblance to each other.

Su Ming's countenance abruptly turned grave as he fixed his gaze upon Irene Liss, treating her as a formidable adversary. He then spoke urgently into the communications array.

"Listen, everyone! Evacuate immediately. I will hold this entity off."

Coronan, An Ruoxue, Ankaga, and the others were momentarily taken aback by Su Ming's declaration. Soon after, they all responded.

"Su Ming, we will aid you!"

"There's no need. With all of you present, it becomes more difficult for me to fight. I can handle this more effectively alone, and it will be easier to escape if necessary."

Su Ming conveyed this with utmost seriousness to his companions.

Although the combined assaults from the Star Destroyer and the Holy Shadow Fortress could pose a threat to Irene Liss, her current transformed state rendered conventional group combat impractical, as it would inevitably lead to devastating losses for their side.

Heeding Su Ming's counsel, Coronan and the rest could only clench their teeth in frustration and utter the command.

"Retreat!"

At that juncture, An Ruoxue, her voice laced with concern, offered her advice.

"Su Ming, exercise extreme caution. Flee if you find yourself unable to prevail."

"Understood. Rest assured, I am quite resilient," Su Ming responded with a semblance of a smile.

"Very well!"

With evident reluctance, An Ruoxue then piloted her Mecha, initiating a slow retreat.

Swiftly, all their forces began to disperse and flee in various directions. The Thunder Extreme and the Holy Shadow Fortress also promptly withdrew.

Irene Liss paid no heed to the retreating multitude; to her, they were mere insignificant nuiscias.

Before long, only Su Ming and Irene Liss remained, their gazes locked across the vast emptiness of space.

Then, Irene Liss's cold voice suddenly resonated within Su Ming's mind.

"Ilyas, I never anticipated encountering you here. And you have even evolved to the VI-type. Nevertheless, you remain as pathetic as ever, submitting yourself to humans."

"Hmph, you are still as detestable as always," Ilyas retorted coldly.

"How dare you address me in such a manner? It appears your audacity has grown considerably," Irene Liss stated chillingly.

Observing Irene Liss's aggressive posture, Su Ming calmly replied.

"What is wrong with speaking this way? It's not as though you are any better."

Irene Liss faltered for a moment at Su Ming's retort, then inquired icily.

"You are Su Ming of the Federation, are you not?"

"That is correct."

"Bu Qi'en was killed by you, wasn't he?"

"Indeed."

Su Ming answered without a trace of apprehension.

"Excellent. Today, we shall ascertain the true combat prowess of my worthless sister when aided by humans!"

Without further words, Irene Liss unleashed her power. Ice-blue arcs flickered across her entire form, transforming her into a swift stream of blue light that surged directly towards Su Ming.

"Activate Dark Energy Mode!"

"Critical Breakthrough, Limit Release!"

...

Su Ming's pupils constricted sharply. His spiritual power surged forth, causing the synchronization rate to instantly skyrocket to 300%.

Ilyas's body became enveloped in a dark mist, biological reactions intensified, and violent arcs of energy pulsed. She transformed into a black stream of light, hurtling to meet her aggressor.

The two formidable entities collided amidst the Starry Sky.

The very fabric of the surrounding Starry Sky seemed to shatter with a deafening roar. Destructive shockwaves radiated outward, sending Ilyas hurtling backward.

Su Ming's expression shifted to one of sheer disbelief. Irene Liss's power surpassed that of the Deputy Clan Leader Elorazad.

Now, moving at an incredible speed, Irene Liss directed her right hand, which had morphed into an ice-blue Meat Tumor Long Spear, and thrust it aggressively towards Su Ming.

Su Ming immediately commanded Ilyas to adjust her trajectory, nimbly evading the lethal strike.

The two narrowly missed colliding.

However, the surface of Ilyas's machination was grazed in that instant, causing a slight disturbance in the AT Barrier Clothing.

Su Ming frowned. Had he not entirely dodged the attack?

Ilyas then swiftly issued a warning to Su Ming.

"Su Ming, be exceedingly careful. My sister's abilities are unique; she can freeze anything, and engaging her slows one's movements."

"I am aware."

Su Ming suddenly observed layers of delicate frost accumulating on the machination's surface. His expression grew more grim; this freezing capability presented a significant disadvantage.

At this critical moment, Irene Liss renewed her assault with blinding speed. Her mouth opened, and she began to accumulate an ice-blue Beam, poised to unleash it upon Su Ming.

Su Ming's pupils contracted. The world seemed to momentarily freeze. Then, he maneuvered Ilyas to narrowly dodge the Beam, swimming against the current like a tenacious fish, charging directly towards Irene Liss.

"Divine Strike!"

Ilyas unleashed every ounce of her power. Her right arm transformed into a myriad of black tentacles, seizing the Dragon Base Spear. The entire spear began to flicker with destructive dark-red arcs as it was thrust with immense force towards Irene Liss.

With a swift gesture of her left hand, Irene Liss conjured a prism-shaped Ice Shield.

A sharp crack echoed as the Dragon Base Spear met the Ice Shield, obliterating it forcefully.