Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1750: 549: Desperate Counterattack (Part 4)

Irene Liss remained suspended in the air, her gaze fixed upon the vast crater that lay beneath her.

As the lingering dust from the recent explosion gradually settled, Ilyas was revealed. Though battered and covered in wounds, she managed to stay on her feet, lifting her head to confront Irene Liss.

Observing Ilyas's unwavering defiance, Irene Liss felt a twinge of surprise. She had never anticipated her once timid and unremarkable sister would possess such resilience against her. A subtle shift began to occur in Irene Liss's long-held prejudices.

“Ilyas, I must admit, I am surprised by your growth. I retract my previous words; you are no longer a useless failure. Now, you possess the potential to become a part of me.”

Truth be told, Irene Liss had been on the verge of achieving Emperor Level for a considerable time, yet she remained perpetually at the precipice, unable to make the final breakthrough.

She had never understood the reason for this stagnation. However, witnessing Ilyas's remarkable transformation, enlightenment suddenly dawned upon her.

Recognizing that she and Ilyas were twin entities, Irene Liss understood that her past rejection of Ilyas had resulted in an incomplete origin, thereby hindering her own advancement. The solution, she realized, was to absorb Ilyas, thereby achieving wholeness and finally breaking through.

“In your wildest dreams!” Ilyas spat back, her refusal immediate and resolute.

“Do you truly believe your resistance holds any significance?” Irene Liss inquired, her voice laced with icy coldness.

“You’ll have to force me to find out!”

Ilyas’s fury ignited fully upon hearing Irene Liss’s dismissive words.

Su Ming’s expression hardened as he addressed Irene Liss. “Ilyas, since escape is no longer an option, let us face her head-on!”

“Agreed!”

Irene Liss also resolved to unleash her full power.

“Oh? It appears you still intend to make a final stand? Very well, allow me to demonstrate the essence of absolute power!”

With Irene Liss’s declaration, the Kais biological reaction within her surged, unleashing a terrifying wave of energy that seemed to freeze the very fabric of space around them.

Unyielding, Su Ming and Ilyas matched her, simultaneously erupting with their complete might. Their respective Mechas blazed with crackling arcs of black lightning, thrashing wildly.

Then, with Su Ming guiding Ilyas, she violently slammed her foot onto the ground.

Boom!

The earth beneath them cracked and splintered with a deafening roar. Ilyas, transforming into a terrifying streak of black light, launched herself directly at Irene Liss.

“Divine Strike!”

“Ice Judgment!”

Irene Liss’s form became adorned with intricate ice-blue patterns. She then transformed into a dazzling meteor, hurtling towards Su Ming.

Their impacts collided.

Crack!

Space itself fractured with a concussive blast, sending destructive shockwaves rippling outward.

The immense power struck Ilyas instantly. Su Ming gritted his teeth, enduring the onslaught, his blood vessels straining as he furiously channeled his power.

“Argh!”

At that critical moment, Irene Liss’s power surged exponentially. “Break!” she commanded, her voice sharp and cold.

With overwhelming force, Irene Liss overpowered Ilyas, her form shifting into a streak of light that pierced the crimson earth below.

Boom!

The crimson ground erupted with a thunderous roar, resembling a cataclysmic earthquake. The entire planet’s surface fractured like brittle glass.

A beam of light shot through the planet’s core and emerged on the other side. The planet’s surface then spiderwebbed with cracks before detonating outwards in a colossal explosion, unleashing destructive waves across the region.

Irene Liss, having decisively subdued Ilyas, continued her relentless advance, soaring towards a distant asteroid.

Su Ming clenched his jaw, pouring every ounce of his strength into maintaining his grip. Yet, he knew this desperate struggle could only last so long.

His eyes narrowed. With fierce determination, he unsealed the missile compartment, channeling his remaining power into a final surge. He leaped backward, breaking free from the oppressive force, and unleashed an Anti-Matter Missile. With a blinding flash of Light Speed Fold, he vanished.

Boom!

A miniature black sun, ablaze with arcs of lightning, ignited and immediately engulfed Irene Liss. The surrounding space warped and collapsed under the immense energy release.

Su Ming then reappeared with Ilyas in the desolate expanse of the starry sky, both panting heavily.

As the blinding explosion subsided, Irene Liss emerged. Her ice-blue form bore the marks of scorching, but the damage was ephemeral, vanishing as quickly as it appeared, leaving her pristine.

“Not bad. You managed to inflict a minor injury upon me.” Irene Liss stated coolly, offering grudging praise. It had been many years since she had last sustained any damage.

Witnessing this, a sense of profound despair washed over Ilyas. She turned to Su Ming. “I’m sorry, I’ve dragged you into this predicament.”

“There’s no need for apologies; you have fought admirably.”

“Perhaps we should surrender. I will plead for mercy, hoping my sister might spare you. If she refuses, I will self-destruct, ensuring she cannot achieve her goal!”

“Do not give up yet. We still have a sliver of hope,” Su Ming insisted, his gaze serious as he saw Ilyas on the verge of self-sacrifice.

“Hope? How?” Ilyas asked, startled by Su Ming’s words.

“She desires to absorb you, correct? Then let us feign defeat, allow her to capture us, and I will find a way to help you absorb her instead,” Su Ming proposed with unwavering resolve.

Ilyas’s eyes widened as a spark of hope ignited within her. Still, a hint of worry lingered as she cautioned, “Su Ming, my sister’s spiritual power is formidable!”

“Worry not, for I am not without strength either!” Su Ming declared with confidence. Over the years, with each arduous battle, he had keenly felt his own spirit growing ever more potent.

The Spiritual Power he commanded now far surpassed its initial state.

“Very well!”

Ilyas resolved to unleash everything he had.

Su Ming instantly guided Ilyas, causing him to surge with his residual strength. Black lightning arcs once again crackled around his entire form.

“How obstinate and unwavering!”

Irene Liss remarked with a chilling tone as her gaze fell upon Su Ming.

“The final outcome remains undecided until the very last moment!”

With Su Ming's control, Ilyas morphed into a fearsome streak of light, hurtling directly towards Irene Liss.

“You overestimate your own prowess!”