Lan Xi's Chi Jing flying sword ignited as he swung it forward, cleaving through flames and deflecting the pulse beam.
However, Lan Xi's sword, though swift, could not match the speed of the gun. The greatest advantage of the twin pulse guns was not their power, but their rate of fire. The incredibly high rate of fire made them impossible to defend against.
In a short while, Lan Xi could no longer keep up with Bai Ye's firing speed. The pulse beams continuously pierced through the flames of the Chi Jing sword, only to be blocked by the Tian Gang battle qi.
Around Lan Xi's body, a nearly transparent curtain seemed to envelop him. When attacked, it appeared faintly visible. However, it was clear that with each attack, this "curtain" was thinning.
Bai Ye continued to fire at high speed. The twin pulse guns had an auto-loading effect, allowing continuous firing until the energy cells were depleted.
Meanwhile…
From the small of Bai Ye's back, the Steel Slime writhed, pushing out a beast-taming ball. It dropped to the ground and opened.
No beast appeared, but the moment the ball opened, a shadow materialized on the ground. It then slithered along the ground, flanking Lan Xi.
On the other side, after failing to block the pulse beams with continuous sword swings, Lan Xi suddenly flicked his sleeve. A talisman flew out.
"Tian Gan Di Kun!" Lan Xi softly chanted. "Dragon Emerges from the Four Seas!"
The flying talisman instantly ignited, followed by a burst of golden radiance that scattered outwards, illuminating the entire area.
Roar!
A dragon's roar suddenly erupted. Within the golden radiance, two small golden dragons, only as thick as an arm and as long as an arm, were condensed. They coiled and writhed before Lan Xi, baring their fangs and claws.
"Break!"
Lan Xi uttered a soft command and pressed his hand forward.
In the next instant, the two small golden dragons surged, their bodies radiating golden light that poured forward. The pulse beams, upon contact with the golden radiance, were shattered.
Lan Xi reached out and made a grasping motion, retrieving another flying sword from his inventory. The sword’s blade and hilt were made of jade, inlaid with various colored gems, giving it a magnificent appearance.
"Meteor Style!"
Lan Xi tossed the flying sword and was about to form a sword seal when…
Bai Ye curled his lips and said, "Gengar, Sludge Bomb!"
Bai Ye acted before Lan Xi, allowing Gengar to launch its attack first. In an instant, Gengar leaped from behind Lan Xi, floating in the air with its arms spread wide.
Below Gengar, the ground suddenly churned, becoming like a swamp. Then, spherical masses of mud began to fly upwards. In the next moment, Gengar's eyes glowed red, and the sludge balls shot forward.
Bang, bang, bang…
Gengar's appearance was abrupt. Lan Xi was immediately struck by the sludge bombs. Or, more accurately… the sludge bombs hit the Tian Gang battle qi that enveloped Lan Xi's body.
One by one, the sludge bombs exploded, transforming into pools of mud that coated the Tian Gang battle qi. Immediately, wisps of white smoke began to rise from the armor formed by the battle qi. Gengar's Sludge Bomb also carried a potent poison.
Lan Xi angrily swung his sword, unleashing a crescent-shaped flame sword qi that shot towards Gengar.
Bai Ye immediately commanded, "Retreat!"
Gengar swiftly floated backward, phasing directly through a nearby building and disappearing inside. In the next instant, the flame sword energy struck the wall, shattering it into pieces.
On the other side, Bai Ye glanced at his twin pulse guns and grinned.
Charging complete.
Pulse Bomb (Continuous use of twin pulse guns charges 1% pulse energy every 10 seconds. Upon reaching 100% charge, all pulse energy can be consumed to fire a Pulse Bomb, which attaches to a target and deals explosive damage to all targets within a 3.5-meter radius.)
Teleport!
Taking advantage of Lan Xi dealing with Gengar, Bai Ye instantly teleported to a position five meters away from Lan Xi. Close-range shooting naturally ensured a higher hit rate.
Bang, bang!
Bai Ye quickly pulled the trigger, and a brilliant azure glow emanated from the twin pulse guns. Below the muzzles, two metal plates sprang open from the left and right sides, forming a circular disc. A circle of electrical arcs then adhered to the top of the disc. In the next moment, the metal plates shot forward and attached themselves to Lan Xi's Tian Gang battle qi.
Lan Xi looked down, reaching out to tear off the two metal plates, but found he couldn't budge them no matter how hard he tried. The current on the two metal plates grew stronger, crackling audibly.
Bai Ye decisively teleported back to his original position. Then…
BOOM!
A deafening explosion erupted. A large area of blue light appeared first, filled with electrical currents, engulfing Lan Xi. This was followed by the thunderous boom of the explosion. The sound was deafening, causing the ground to instantly shatter and collapse downwards, creating a gaping hole at least ten meters in diameter. The entire ground caved in towards the underground waterway. Flames shot skyward, scattering outwards. Mixed with smoke and crackling arcs, the air filled with the smell of burning.
Witnessing the power, Bai Ye couldn't help but grin. Bai Ye had always felt that the twin pulse guns, as black-quality items, were somewhat underwhelming. As technological weapons, compared to ordinary firearms, they could fire rifle-level damage with excellent rate of fire, but their presence as energy weapons was not very pronounced. However, now, the twin pulse guns had finally shown Bai Ye their true potential as energy weapons. The power of the Pulse Bomb was indeed terrifying. However, the trigger condition for the Pulse Bomb was rather troublesome, requiring continuous firing to charge. Not all combat situations allowed for continuous use of firearms. For instance, one could use the pistols to kite at the start, but if the opponent forced close combat, one would have to abandon the guns and fight hand-to-hand, breaking the charge. Therefore, Bai Ye was only slightly surprised by the Pulse Bomb's power. When it mattered, the twin pulse guns were still underwhelming.
After a moment, the black smoke and flames gradually dissipated, and the swirling electrical arcs began to recede. Then…
Lan Xi slowly emerged from the black smoke. He looked somewhat disheveled, his clothes scorched, his hair, previously tied up by a hairpin, now loose. His left arm was injured, with blood dripping from his sleeve. Despite the immense power of the Pulse Bomb, it had only inflicted minor injuries on Lan Xi. However, Bai Ye's objective had been achieved. Lan Xi's Tian Gang battle qi had been blown open!