Chapter 108 - 107: Capturing Phantylia Alive! She Still Refuses to Back Down!

After Phantylia unleashed her "Lunar Eclipse" attack, every character in the team dropped below half health. Simultaneously, Phantylia entered her second phase, transitioning from her original yellow-green hues to shades of blue-violet. In a nonchalant tone, she declared, "Everything in the universe will ultimately end with Destruction; Abundance and The Hunt are no exceptions..." "Xianzhou General, can your insignificant power withstand this catastrophe?" Jing Yuan solemnly responded, "Dan Heng... It's yours to handle next." Behind Phantylia, a colossal water dragon, carrying with it a mountainous surge of sea, approached menacingly. "Are you under the illusion that victory is within your grasp, Phantylia?" Dan Heng's cold voice resonated. On the right side of the screen, a familiar support attack icon appeared. In the previous boss battle, it was the Control [Creation Engine]. This time, it switched to Dan Heng. [Release Raging Clouds' Roar to counter Phantylia] With a single click, Dan Heng tossed the Abyssal Orb from his hand, and the water dragon surged towards its trajectory. A massive torrent filled the entire screen! Endless coils of the dragon could be seen, carrying an unstoppable deluge! After the initial strike, both of Phantylia's Shattering Profound Lotuses were instantly shattered. She herself entered a state of [Vulnerability]. Placing one hand gently on her forehead, it seemed this blow had significantly troubled her. Yet, she didn't forget her taunts. "Oh? The immortal Dragonkin?" "Have you finally come to fulfill your duty as guardian of the Tree of Foundation?" Witnessing this scene, the live stream chat erupted once again! "What kind of divine battle is this?!" "Dan Heng's epic entrance!!" "This can't be Imbibitor Lunae Dan Heng's Ultimate move, right?" "Feathered Spirit, oh! If its ultimate isn't as cool as that, I won't bother spending any more gems!" "You know what, purple Phantylia has a unique charm—both mature and alluring... Seems like even Phantylia still exudes allure." "????" "Drag them out and treat them as Voidrangers from the Antimatter Legion!" Meanwhile, Little Gui remained focused on the battle. Despite Phantylia's high damage output and predominantly area-of-effect attacks, with sufficient training and skill mastery, it was manageable as long as there were minimal mistakes and effective use of assist abilities. Currently, it seemed feasible to overcome her. Thus, they successfully depleted Phantylia's health bar for the second phase! Jing Yuan began taunting, "Phantylia, although you view us as mere insects..." "...yet being able to engage in such a back-and-forth fight with them makes you the first among Lord Ravagers." Upon hearing these words, Phantylia slammed her hand onto the ground fiercely. Instantly, the surrounding area appeared engulfed by raging flames, sending ash swirling through the air. "Does the General wish to encounter the others? Alas... I fear you won't get that chance." Phantylia underwent another transformation! Her body shifted between black and gold hues! Moreover, she no longer maintained her casual seated posture but rose to her feet, bracing herself against the ground! Her stature became even more imposing and majestic! The sense of overwhelming pressure intensified! "Wahh! She stood up!!" "She's getting desperate! Is she about to flip the table?!" Guinaifen felt both exhilarated and anxious. After all, their opponent embodied both Abundance and Destruction from the Extinction Army! Every time she contemplated battling such an adversary, a thrilling excitement surged through her, starting from the soles of her feet and building relentlessly, almost as if it could burst right through her skull! The accompanying background music intensified this experience, perfectly capturing the eerie and unpredictable menace from the first two stages. Fortunately, Guinaifen had nerves of steel. Otherwise, most people would likely be drenched in sweat just witnessing such scenes, let alone actively participating in the battle. As they entered the third stage, the soundtrack took a dramatic turn, steadily building towards its climax. "Such stale tricks need not be repeated!" Jing Yuan's energy automatically replenished with a thunderous burst! An epic sensation, as powerful as a mountain collapsing, overwhelmed everyone, signaling a divine opportunity granted by the heavens! In the moment Phantylia showed vulnerability and fatigue, the united forces fought desperately like the sun piercing through clouds, turning the tide against overwhelming odds. Victory seemed imminent, their righteous spirit resolute in safeguarding Xianzhou! Guinaifen was now fully immersed in the battle, feeling as if she had become one of the warriors rallying against Phantylia! It was a stark choice: either defeat the enemy or perish herself! Unconsciously, they had reduced Phantylia's health to just 1 percent! A sense of relief washed over Guinaifen, only then realizing she was drenched in sweat. Her bangs clung wetly to her forehead. She hastily wiped it away, not daring to divert her gaze for even a second. Despite reaching this critical point, Phantylia remained unbearably arrogant and disdainful! "Ha ha ha ha..." "It's of no concern. The desperate counterattack of a dying ant can be quite poignant..." Guinaifen was utterly dumbfounded! "Is Phantylia bluffing or truly that invincible?!?" "It's definitely just bravado," Silver Wolf remarked while watching the live stream from deep within the Profound Tree Root. The battle had ended far too swiftly. Phantylia's true form—the golden flame—seemed frozen in place, as if captured in time. To the untrained eye, it appeared lifeless. After several seconds, Phantylia finally spoke with a menacing tone, "Oh, Heroes... truly remarkable." "Ganging up on this lone and feeble 'maiden,' no less." "Very well, very well." "Don't think your numbers give you an advantage." "The Extinction Army will eventually turn you all to ashes." With those words, Phantylia prepared to escape the space entirely. As a solar essence being, she could not be confined by physical means. However, before she could leave, Silver Wolf interjected, "Your threat-spewing session is over." "A boss that doesn't drop any loot isn't much of a boss..." "And I didn't say you're free to go just yet." As her voice trailed off, countless shimmering cubes converged from all directions, forming a massive cubic structure. Instantly, it trapped Phantylia's true form within and began shrinking relentlessly. Eventually, it reduced to a palm-sized cube resembling a magic puzzle, floating effortlessly into Silver Wolf's hand. March 7th stood behind Stelle, astonished. "That was Phantylia of the Extinction Army!" "Unbelievable, she just contained it like that..." "The Stellaron Hunter's abilities are truly extraordinary." "I certainly won't dare to provoke her anymore." Kafka nodded, expressing approval for Silver Wolf's action. Silver Wolf casually tossed the "magic cube" in their hand, as if what was sealed inside wasn't the formidable Lord Ravager Phantylia but merely a small toy bought for 50 Credits at a street stall. "So, General of Luofu, do you have the courage to accept this [gift]?" Jing Yuan's gaze slightly darkened. Undoubtedly, this was a hot potato situation. During the battle against the Extinction Army led by Phantylia, they had already inflicted severe damage and even revealed its solar essence form. Facing the indestructible solar essence, an Emanator of Destruction, even Jing Yuan lacked a clear solution. However, unexpectedly, the Star Core Hunter who remained idle throughout suddenly took decisive action and successfully sealed Phantylia! In those brief seconds, Jing Yuan rapidly pondered his options. He recalled the game's storyline segment involving Kafka's interrogation. Quickly, a meaningful smile appeared on Jing Yuan's face. "Why wouldn't I? Our Xianzhou already seals Emperor Suihuang, the Primeval Flame. What harm is there in adding another entity like [Phantylia]? "But beyond that, [Destruction] has transgressed upon our Xianzhou first; no matter how distant their forces, we shall pursue and vanquish them!" "The Hunt's vengeance will not end here." The colorful magic cube landed in Jing Yuan's hands, and he calmly accepted it. "Excellent, as expected from Luofu's General." Silver Wolf offered a rare compliment. Then, they turned to observe the live stream. Although their battle had concluded swiftly, in the game's storyline, it seemed like the characters were still embroiled in a grueling fight. Jing Yuan noticed that Phantylia had captured him, using the Shattering Black Lotus to imprison him mid-air! "In the next act, I shall transform each of you into Voidrangers." "Let the power of Destruction corrode your flesh and turn you into Lord Nanook's chess pieces!" Jing Yuan's heart stirred. If following the normal timeline without any surprises, was this battle truly meant to be so arduous? It appeared as though he was on the brink of death! Contrasting that with the present situation: They had effortlessly secured victory. Even capturing Phantylia alive! The difference was indeed stark! "Sigh..."