The scarab was not a living creature, but a mechanical scarab crafted by hollowing out its body and filling it with various gears and parts.
Possessing a strong sense of mechanical and mysterious appeal, the mechanical scarab was one of the representative artifacts of the steampunk world.
As the mechanical scarabs emerged from Robben's clothes, they unfurled their wings. Immediately, with the constant whirring of gears, they took flight and headed straight for Bai Ye.
Bai Ye retreated while waving his hands, trying to ward off the mechanical scarabs.
However, as Bai Ye swung his arm, a mechanical scarab latched onto his arm. Then, from the tail of the mechanical scarab, a silver needle shot out and pierced into Bai Ye's arm.
Bai Ye frowned and looked at his arm. After being pricked by the mechanical scarab, a small red dot appeared on his arm, and his skin felt a tingling sensation.
Meanwhile...
More mechanical scarabs swarmed towards Bai Ye.
Bai Ye immediately raised his Everlasting Southward Desolation and swept across, shattering seven or eight mechanical scarabs.
But there were simply too many mechanical scarabs, and they could fly, crawl, and approach Bai Ye from all directions and positions.
Bai Ye shattered the mechanical scarabs in front of him, but two mechanical scarabs flew from behind, landing on Bai Ye's neck and extending their fine needles. Other scarabs swiftly crawled from the ground onto Bai Ye's leg and then shot out fine needles, piercing his calf.
It was at this moment that Robben rose to his feet again and swung his broadsword at Bai Ye.
Clang!
A crisp metallic sound rang out, and the "Three Feet Unrivaled" effect of the Everlasting Southward Desolation activated, repelling Robben. However, the man was relentless, lunging forward again the instant he was repelled.
This time, however, Bai Ye did not let Robben get close.
Seven-Colored Sword Qi (generating seven-colored sword qi by agitating the Seven Swords, seven in each burst, with a 10-second interval between uses) 138 Reading Net
A buzzing sword hum suddenly arose. The seven-colored flying swords vibrated in the air and then slashed downwards.
Seven-colored sword qi descended from the sky, continuously striking downwards.
Rumble, rumble, rumble...
The sword qi hit the ground, and continuous, deafening roars echoed. The surrounding ground instantly shattered, and countless fragments of rock flew out, scattering in all directions.
Robben quickly retreated, pulling back to distance himself from the attack. Then, he raised his hand and gestured...
Two brass-colored spheres suddenly appeared and were tossed into the air by Robben.
Tumbling in the air, the two brass spheres emitted continuous mechanical whirring sounds. Their tops opened, and a propeller popped out. As the propeller spun, the two brass spheres took flight.
Propeller Robot II.
As a chosen one from the steampunk world, swordplay and close-quarters combat were not Robben's strengths.
Or rather, these were combat abilities Robben had acquired after entering the World Battlefield, as were his physical attribute improvements and enhancements. When he first entered the World Battlefield, Robben's physical attribute scores were not much higher than Bai Ye's.
This was because the chosen ones of the steampunk world were most proficient in...
Machines!
The propeller robots flew in the air, and then three dark compartments sprang open, revealing three black gun barrels as thick as fingers.
Seeing the seven-colored sword light approaching again, Robben immediately shouted, "Fire!"
Bang, bang, bang!
The sound of artillery fire erupted. The gun barrels of the two propeller robots began to accumulate energy, and then white beams of light were shot out, colliding with the seven-colored sword light.
Roars of explosions were incessant, and the air filled with the sound of continuous explosions. White fragments of energy halos scattered and fell, pure white and flawless like snow, appearing extremely beautiful.
Bai Ye was somewhat surprised. Those two propeller robots were indeed impressive!
They were equipped with energy weapons from the future technology world.
However, they were too small!
The propeller robots were not large to begin with, and their gun barrels were only as thick as fingers. Therefore, the energy beams they fired were only slightly more powerful than the beams from Bai Ye's pulse pistol, but their penetration effect was worse.
Thus, the two propeller robots did not intend to directly confront the Seven-Colored Rainbow Flying Swords, but rather to stall the sword light's continuous attacks on Robben.
Robben, seizing this opportunity, charged at Bai Ye again.
He thrust his broadsword forward and adopted a lunge stance.
"Fang Pierce!"
Robben charged forward rapidly, thrusting his broadsword straight ahead.
Clang!
A crisp clash of weapons rang out again, and Robben struck the Everlasting Southward Desolation with his sword once more.
Robben grinned ferociously and looked at Bai Ye, saying, "Had enough? Still trying to hold on?"
Bai Ye looked at Robben with a bewildered expression and asked, "What are you referring to?"
"Heh, you think you can pretend nothing's wrong and be fine?" Robben said. "Are you feeling your hands and feet turning cold, and your body starting to move uncontrollably? Even though your brain reacts, your body can't keep up? That's because you've been poisoned by my neurotoxin!"
Bai Ye showed a look of sudden realization. "So, the silver needles from those mechanical scarabs were poisonous."
Robben laughed heartily. "You only realize it now, isn't that too late?"
Bai Ye fell silent for a moment, then looked at Robben and said, "You seem to have misunderstood something."
Large patches of purple venom began to seep out of Bai Ye's pores, quickly covering his entire body. It even flowed down his body and onto the ground.
Hiss, hiss...
The floor immediately made a sizzling sound, showing signs of being burned.
Bai Ye said, "As for poison, it doesn't seem to affect me."
As Bai Ye spoke, he raised the Everlasting Southward Desolation and swept it forward forcefully.
With a clang, the Everlasting Southward Desolation struck Robben's broadsword. The immense power, combined with the "Three Feet Unrivaled" repelling effect, sent Robben flying again. He crashed directly into the office area, smashing into a desk and breaking it into pieces.
Bai Ye clenched his fist, cracking his knuckles, and then threw a punch.
"Let me teach you what poison really is!"
A large amount of venom was splashed forward the moment Bai Ye threw his punch. It quickly condensed into form, transforming into a poisonous dragon that lunged at Robben with bared fangs and flailing claws.
Seeing this, Robben quickly rolled on the ground.
But...
The moment the poisonous dragon hit the ground, its body shattered, and the venom splattered everywhere. A large amount of venom landed on Robben's leg.
"Ah!"
Robben's expression changed drastically. He let out a piercing cry of pain, his entire face contorted in agony.