Shadows of the Deep Space Chapter 1779 - 555: Downfall (Part 2)

With a flicker of spatial displacement, Asya evaded the incoming strike, reappearing amidst the vast expanse of stars. His gaze settled upon Su Ming as he began to speak.

"Flame Energy Mode, activate!"

The Holy Judgment Angel's surface patterns blazed with radiant light, engulfing its entire frame in flames, and a crimson halo materialized above its head, radiating intense heat.

Witnessing Asya engage his Characteristic Mode, Su Ming swiftly channeled his spiritual power.

"Dark Energy Mode, activate!"

"Critical Breakthrough, Limit Release!"

...

In an instant, the synchronization rate surged dramatically to an astonishing 300%.

Ilyas's biological responses went into overdrive, arcs of destructive lightning flickering around it, causing the surrounding space to warp and twist violently.

Following this, Asya piloted the Holy Judgment Angel into a sudden accelerative burst, transforming into a streak of crimson light as it hurtled directly towards Su Ming.

Su Ming's eyes narrowed, and he expertly spun the Dragon Base Spear in his grasp, driving it forward with fierce intent.

"Breaking Spear!"

Crack!

The Dragon Base Spear sliced through Asya's assault, hurtling directly towards the Holy Judgment Angel.

At this critical juncture, the muscles in Asya's face spasmed slightly, a flicker of scarlet light flashing within his eyes.

The Holy Judgment Angel abruptly surged with power, its left hand seizing the Dragon Base Spear. The entire mecha ignited instantaneously, erupting in scorching flames that formed a miniature sun, engulfing Ilyas completely.

"Not good!"

Su Ming felt an immediate sensation akin to being submerged in scalding water and hurriedly maneuvered the spear, attempting to dislodge the Holy Judgment Angel.

However, in the subsequent moment, his vision was entirely obscured by the blinding inferno. His scanning devices were awash in red, completely losing track of the Holy Judgment Angel. Despite this, he remained remarkably composed, showing no signs of panic.

Then, without warning, a white spear lunged from his right.

Su Ming guided Ilyas in a gentle backward pivot, effortlessly evading the spear's trajectory, before activating the Dragon Base Spear.

Zzzt zzzt!

The entirety of the Dragon Base Spear crackled with arcs of destructive red lightning.

Su Ming unleashed a powerful sweeping motion with the Dragon Base Spear.

Asya deployed his Energy Barrier, and the Holy Judgment Angel was violently swept outwards, bursting free from the fiery sphere before forcibly stabilizing its mecha.

"Asya, you've grown weaker! You used to be steady and confident. But now you're irritable and full of flaws!"

Su Ming, piloting Ilyas, soared out and addressed Asya, his brow furrowed in concern.

Asya offered no rebuttal to Su Ming's observation.

His eyes continued to flicker with a crimson hue, the muscles in his face twitching, betraying a deep inner turmoil.

Meanwhile, within the central control room of the Star Destroyer·Praise Light, Timi, Archbishop Deshier, and Commander Misa, among others, intently observed the unfolding battle.

"Timi, is Asya holding back?"

Archbishop Deshier inquired, a note of bewilderment in his voice.

"I don't know,"

Timi responded, her cold eyes betraying a subtle shift.

While it was debatable whether his brother could truly defeat Su Ming, his current performance was unexpectedly lacking.

...

At this juncture, Asya slowly raised his head to meet Su Ming's gaze, his eyes progressively deepening to a crimson shade. He spoke with a hoarse voice,

"Sorry, the previous engagement doesn't count. What follows is the true battle."

"Alright!"

Upon hearing Asya's declaration, Su Ming instinctively sensed a palpable aura of danger.

With a low growl, dark red markings appeared across Asya's face, and raised, dark red nodules formed on his skin as his spiritual power surged instantaneously.

The virtual interface immediately flashed a stark red warning frame.

"Warning: Driver’s mental values detected to be abnormal!"

...

Asya's vision was now completely consumed by a blood-red hue, his spiritual intensity amplified manifold. The Holy Judgment Angel's eyes also turned a deep crimson, and it shot towards Su Ming like a beam of light.

Su Ming, displaying no fear, piloted Ilyas to intercept the charge.

The instant their machines collided.

Asya's remarkably swift mental reaction allowed him to subtly adjust his mecha's trajectory, and the Holy Spear in his grasp thrust towards Ilyas.

Su Ming's gaze sharpened in response. He delicately maneuvered his mechanized body, raising the Dragon Base Spear to strike at Asya.

The two mecha passed by each other in a blur.

Crack!

Ilyas's AT Barrier Clothing vibrated intensely.

A superficial gash appeared on Asya's mecha.

Su Ming frowned, swiftly maneuvering his mecha into a revolving maneuver.

Concurrently, Asya piloted the Holy Judgment Angel, charging relentlessly towards Su Ming, his spear attacks descending like a furious tempest.

Su Ming skillfully wielded the Dragon Base Spear, continuously parrying the onslaught.

Clang clang!

Accompanied by a shower of brilliant sparks.

The momentum of the battle shifted dramatically, with Su Ming finding himself rapidly on the defensive.

Not only had Asya's raw power surged, but his speed had also become extraordinary, each accurately aimed strike targeting Ilyas's critical weak points.

An overwhelming pressure immediately descended upon Su Ming, yet instead of fear, a surge of exhilaration coursed through him, his very blood beginning to simmer. Unleashing a potent strike, he repelled Asya’s assault, then pressed his advantage with a fierce spear thrust directly at her.

Their battle raged fiercely amidst the expanse of the starry sky.

Within the central control room of the Legendary Level Star Destroyer, Guang Xiao.

Observing the intense, back-and-forth engagement between Asya and Su Ming, where Asya even held a slight edge, the Fanluo God Emperor’s face broke into a gratified smile. It appeared Asya had finally tapped into the might of the VI-type Gene Potion, truly becoming one of them, her strength demonstrably amplified.

It bears mentioning that despite the Holy Judgment Angel activating its Characteristic Mode, its combat effectiveness fell short of Ilyas's.

...

Elsewhere in the vastness of space.

General Longmeilite piloted the Dawn Light, launching a powerful sweeping attack forward.

Ankaga, at the helm of the Night Demon Mecha, raised his arms to intercept with twin super particle beams. Using the resulting recoil, he retreated to establish distance, casting a panting glance at General Longmeilite.