Shua!
The Intrepid mecha brandished its alloy saber and shield, using rocket propulsion to attack Zhang Chen from above.
"Soul Burn, Level One!"
Zhang Chen took a deep breath and murmured to himself.
Instantly, a powerful blue flame enveloped his body.
The energy in this world had become scarce, and naturally, Zhang Chen's skills and damage had increased exponentially.
The blue flame roared like a hellhound towards the diving Intrepid mecha.
Bang! kaNshu伍.ξà
Zhang Chen leaped up, charging at the Intrepid mecha.
Rumble!
With a single punch, the alloy shield shattered instantly, and the mecha's outer energy barrier overloaded and short-circuited.
An ordinary punch, yet it delivered world-destroying, unstoppable force.
All defenses of the Intrepid mecha were rendered useless before this punch!
Clatter!
Zhang Chen landed lightly inside the city gate, the blue flame on his body gradually dissipating.
Behind him, the Intrepid mecha outside the city gate emitted thick smoke, occasionally letting out explosions.
"The Intrepid mecha... destroyed?"
"One punch, just one punch destroyed the Intrepid mecha."
"Who is this person? They're too terrifying. Lord Ross was also taken down in one move just now."
"They say it's a deity from some True God Cult..."
"Are you kidding? How can there be gods in this world?"
"Hush, don't speak carelessly. What if a god hears us disrespecting them? We'll lose our lives!"
The surrounding residents hid in their homes, trembling with fear, not daring to open their windows for fear of being caught in the crossfire.
The streets, which had been lively with celebrations for the Second Prince's enthronement, instantly fell silent.
Occasionally, figures would dart through the alleys before the dull sound of doors closing echoed.
Following the recent battle, the intense energy fluctuations affected the weather.
Clouds gradually gathered in the sky outside the city gate.
From afar, it looked as if wherever Zhang Chen passed, it was enveloped by these dark clouds.
It was as if a demon from the abyss was devouring the capital.
Distant citizens scattered and fled, some even escaping the city. The cowardly ones didn't even have the courage to run, hiding in their cellars, trembling.
Occasionally, patrolling soldiers and those who received orders attempted to stop Zhang Chen.
However, their strength was no match for Zhang Chen. With a casual wave of his hand, the soldiers turned into wisps of white mist and vanished.
"The evil god has arrived!"
"The evil god is going to destroy the world!"
"Everyone run! The capital is being taken by the evil god!"
"The sealed evil god has awakened, quickly notify the Black Tail Swallow Legion!"
"Run, or you'll turn into mist and die!"
The soldiers and civilians, through rumors, spread increasingly terrifying tales.
Initially, only the civilians were fleeing, but soon, soldiers and civilians alike were running, creating utter chaos.
Those unaware might have thought an army of the lost had stormed the city.
In reality, the only one truly feared was Zhang Chen.
And only those who resisted him were killed; the vast majority remained safe.
The dark clouds continued to advance, soon covering the imperial palace.
The Imperial Guard defending the city were in disarray, with half of them having fled.
The remaining soldiers prepared to fight to the death.
"Hold this ground! We must not let evil forces contaminate the imperial court!"
"Princess Dolores has sided with the God of Darkness, it's truly unbelievable."
"Regardless, the Princess has indeed pledged allegiance to the True God Cult and charged through the weakest point, the West Gate. Our South Gate is the strongest defense, we must not let evil power pass."
"Yes, we stand with the Empire!"
The soldiers roared, their morale soaring.
Swish swish swish!
First, a volley of arrows rained down from the sky, followed by a troop of elite Imperial Guards charging out from the palace gate.
"Don't waste any more time!"
Tap!
Zhang Chen casually snapped his fingers.
The cavalry and their mounts turned to dust. The soldiers on the city walls watched in horror as their bodies vaporized before their eyes.
"We did our best... the evil god... has come..."