novelraw Chapter 1597 - 408: Battle of the Moon (Part 6)_2
Chapter 1597 - 408: Battle of the Moon (Part 6)_2
As a rule, such a high-speed descent situation would produce high temperatures due to intense friction with the air, leading to combustion.
However, it’s unclear whether the "eyeball" has a very high ignition point or if its speed isn’t as fast as expected, but the surface of the eyeball remained unharmed.
It felt somewhat strange, as if it was "flying" in the sky rather than "falling".
At this distance, the disciples were shocked to discover that the object flying towards them was far larger than it appeared on the horizon, likely at least the size of a small mountain from this height.
A gigantic eyeball the size of a small mountain descended from the sky, and this sudden change left everyone momentarily unable to react. However, a few disciples who knew the truth began shouting for the others to quickly disperse and prepare for battle.
At this moment, Ye Cang in the sky suddenly moved.
He performed a complex spell with his fingers, and a tremor spread from the earth. In the woodlands beside the Main Peak of Dragon Sleep Mountain, an enormous tree suddenly shot up from the ground, growing at an incredible speed. In just five or six seconds, it reached several hundred meters high and continued to ascend.
This tree was extraordinarily huge, comparable to the World Tree planted by Zhang Xiaoman.
Once it reached about a thousand meters in height, it stopped growing. Then the top quickly extended numerous branches, forming a massive canopy that could cover the entire Dragon Sleep Mountain.
By now, the "eyeball" in the sky had also descended. Its diameter was at least over 70 meters, resembling a whole field falling down head-on.
Fortunately, Ye Cang had already established a defense line in mid-air. The canopy branches of the gigantic tree swayed and stretched out like living creatures, actively moving to meet the eyeball.
The eyeball initially attempted to change its course, but its movement was minimal, and it could only be enveloped by the branches of the canopy.
"Boom!"
A massive impact spread out, and a loud noise accompanied by the sound of branches breaking echoed in everyone’s ears.
Leaves fell like rain, the giant tree slightly bent, and after a moment, it rebounded, securely enveloping the eyeball within its canopy.
"What is that thing!?"
Only now did the disciples snap out of their shock, staring at the scene in front of them with wide-open mouths.
Everything that just happened was too sudden. From the descent of the eyeball to the growth of the giant tree and then the eyeball being captured by the giant tree, all occurred within less than a minute.
Many disciples still didn’t understand what exactly the spherical object that fell from the sky was, but some had recognized it.
"It’s the Desert Worm! It must be the Desert Worm!"
A male disciple in casual clothes shouted loudly.
He hadn’t been cultivating in the meditation chamber, and he had been following the events on the Moon these days.
Though Dragon Sleep Mountain was a cultivation sect, it didn’t mean they had to isolate themselves from the outside world. They had plenty of modern amenities.
In fact, due to their relationship with the Star Alliance, Dragon Sleep Mountain had access to a lot of black technology that the outside world didn’t possess.
Therefore, people here were aware of the live broadcast from the Moon.
Most disciples were in meditation chambers cultivating, so they did not know what was happening out there.
"Desert Worm? Senior Brother, are you talking about that pitch-black eyeball?"
Everyone looked toward the disciple who had just spoken.
He nodded grimly.
He had been closely following the crisis on the Moon and knew of the mass invasion by the Insect Race. He didn’t expect they would reach the ground so quickly.
Dragan Sleep Mountain disciples naturally couldn’t be ignorant of the Desert Worm.
After all, the "Alien Species Manual" was even taught in many schools outside, let alone these disciples of the Extraordinary Force.
Although they had seen Desert Worms in books and holographic images simulating their forms, they had never seen one that looked like an eyeball. They found it hard to understand how this could relate to the Desert Worm.
However, this confusion was soon resolved.
Because shortly after the eyeball was captured by the tree canopy, its shell suddenly cracked open.
As the shell cracked, countless hideous figures swarmed out, including several as large as elephants, trying to forcibly tear through the surrounding branches with their brute force.
They are the Desert Worms!
Everyone finally understood then that the Senior Brother was right—these were indeed Desert Worms, but they had been loaded into the eyeball and projected to the ground.
At this moment, all the branches on the tree canopy entwined around these insects like spiritual serpents, grinding them to pieces, while simultaneously, the leaves transformed into sharp swords, rampaging through the insect swarm.
Just as the Desert Worms emerged from the eyeball-like insect cocoon, the giant tree swiftly slaughtered them.
In an instant, yellow foul-smelling blood and insect remains fell like rain, wetting the tree trunk and corroding small holes.
Ye Cang breathed a sigh of relief; he had been in seclusion and suddenly sensed the massive spiritual energy fluctuation from the sky, prompting him to investigate.
He hadn’t expected these demons to attack Dragon Sleep Mountain so brazenly, as if dismissing Ye Xuanyi entirely.
"How could these demons from the Moon’s Desert Worms appear here?"
Ye Cang sensed something amiss and immediately called the disciples for information.
Soon, he learned from the disciples what had transpired recently, and his expression turned slightly grim.
"With such a massive invasion of Desert Worms, it seems the Star Alliance is in trouble. As a member of the Star Alliance, how can I stand by and do nothing? Let me prepare, and I will go to Sky to assist!"
A disciple quickly bowed and said:
"But Grandmaster, if you leave Dragon Sleep Mountain, what should we do if those insects attack again..."
"No matter, I have already summoned Elder Sun back. His cultivation has reached the Spirit Silence Stage, more than enough to protect you all."
Ye Cang stroked his beard, changing the subject unexpectedly:
"Besides, you are all disciples of the Mystical Sect, each with your cultivation. How can you be so timid in the face of demons? Such behavior is even less than ordinary people! If so, what good is all this cultivation!?"
After a stern reprimand from the Sect Leader, the disciples dared not say more and could only bow their heads, promising to fight bravely.
Ye Cang snorted coldly, indicating his disappointment in these newly admitted disciples and deciding to return for a thorough reformation once everything was settled here.
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Meanwhile, in other regions of Water Blue Star, eyeball-like insect cocoons descended from the sky, scattering across the world.
Their targets were mostly densely populated cities, but many also landed in deserted mountains and oceans.
In the Underground City, Chu Xiaoxiao suddenly felt the surrounding walls tremble slightly, scaring her pale.
"What happened? I think I heard something just now. Did something happen outside?"
Wenwen rushed over in a panic, looking equally startled by the recent commotion.
Just as she finished speaking, the tremors came again.
This time it was significantly louder, and they could vaguely hear a rumbling sound in the distance.
"Is that... the sound of an explosion...?"
Chu Xiaoxiao said, her lips dry.
The two of them were shocked, exchanging glances, feeling their mouths dry and unable to speak.
Being so deep underground, the fact that they could feel the disturbance meant the battle above must be fierce.
By this time, Chu Liang had already left, having received orders from the team leader to head to the frontline for support immediately.
Chu Xiaoxiao and Wenwen huddled together on the sofa, trembling as they watched the television showing those terrifying Rock Armors, hoping things wouldn’t go in the worst direction.