A deafening explosion echoed across the sky as pure, concentrated energy surged from the energy conversion device, piercing through the starry night.
The energy conversion devices shattered instantly, scattering radiant fragments like brilliant shooting stars across the heavens. These fragments poured into the bodies of the Winged Tiger clan.
In an instant, the energy surged through every corner of their bodies, healing the severely injured Winged Tigers in a flash. Their eyes turned blood-red, and they stood tall once more, exuding an aura of power and ferocity.
From Baize's perspective, waves of searing heat radiated from every pore of the Winged Tigers, and a thick mist rose to shroud the upper levels of the space station. The boiling heat obscured the starlight and filled the space with an ominous fog.
[Ding! System detected: The Winged Tiger clan is absorbing special energy and evolving...]
Baize's ears were filled with the system's mechanical voice. Looking down, he saw the bodies of the Winged Tigers glowing in a deep blue light, their forms twisting and reshaping into entirely new appearances.
[Ding! Cangxiang Bloodline detected. Fusion initiated with the Winged Tigers...]
[Ding! Fusion successful. Compatibility: 99%. Winged Tigers have transformed, birthing the Azure Tigers!]
"What?!" Baize's jaw dropped.
"Cangxiang Bloodline? What is that? Why have I never heard of it?"
He tilted his head in confusion, questioning the system. But the evolution wasn't over.
[Ding! Further evolution was detected in the Winged Tigers. Energy levels surging...]
"What? The evolution hasn't stopped? But wasn't the fusion already successful? What is this power?"
Before he could finish, a massive surge of energy erupted like a pillar of light, splitting the skies.
[Ding! A branching evolution has occurred due to the unique properties of the Cangxiang Bloodline!]
[Ding! Cangxiang Bloodline transformation complete: Azure Tiger (Sword Form) born!]
[Ding! Cangxiang Bloodline transformation complete: Azure Tiger (Shield Form) born!]
The continuous stream of notifications left Baize in awe.
"Sword Form? Shield Form? Could it be… the legendary duo from the Pokémon world?!" he gasped.
Before he could ponder further, another system notification chimed in:
[Ding! System detected: Taotie has begun fusing with the Cangxiang Bloodline...]
[Ding! Fusion successful. Taotie compatibility: 100%.]
[Ding! Cangxiang Bloodline has undergone a supreme transformation: Taotie (Sword and Shield Form) born!]
The thick mist slowly dissipated, revealing silhouettes radiating an oppressive, divine aura.
Spectators outside the scene who had mocked Baize just moments ago were left utterly speechless, their gazes fixed on the unfolding spectacle.
The blue light dimmed, and towering figures emerged like celestial beings descending to the mortal realm.
First to appear was the Sword Azure Tigers, their golden-blue wings spreading wide as their piercing blue fur gleamed under the faint light. Their heads were adorned with helmets marked by a cross insignia, and they carried majestic golden swords in their mouths, radiating an aura of unmatched destruction.
Next came the Shield Azure Tigers, their deep-blue pelts accented by crimson-gold shields on their forelimbs. Their very presence exuded an overwhelming sense of dominance that sent shivers down the spines of all who beheld them.
"ROAR!"
A deafening roar split the air as the Azure Tigers parted to make way.
Amid their ranks, a figure even more imposing took center stage Taotie. It stepped forward, its massive form adorned in shades of two blues. Behind it floated a golden sword and a crimson shield, each radiating unparalleled power.
The overwhelming pressure of its commander-level aura brought the surviving liches to their knees, trembling in fear and unable to take a single step forward.
The spectators were in utter shock. Some were pale and trembling, others flushed with excitement, while a few were outright cheering.
"I get it now! He modified the energy conversion device from the start!"
"Yes! He used it to create a diversion, making the liches lower their guard and sacrifice their kind, only to turn them into fuel for his creatures!"
"What meticulous planning! What ruthless tactics! Who is this student, and how did they manage this?!"
Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Ouyang Na's apartment was anything but calm. She clutched the screen, her pupils dilating in disbelief.
From her initial disdain to skepticism, and now sheer amazement, this student had shattered her understanding of what was possible.
"Could I have been wrong? Is this truly just an ordinary first- or second-year student?" she murmured.
"Cough, cough!"
"Damn it! Damn it all!"
On the opposing side, the Lich Chieftain was seething with rage, its bloodshot eyes and gnashing teeth betraying its uncontrollable fury.
How could it have known that it had been played from the start?
All the setbacks, the calculated restraint, had been a ploy an elaborate setup for this decisive counterattack.
It had sacrificed its kin, only to deliver victory to its enemies!
"Don't just stand there! Attack! ATTACK!" the Lich Chieftain bellowed, flailing its staff in desperation.
Its troops had no choice but to obey, forming a formation and launching another charge.
But the newly evolved Azure Tigers showed no fear. Their power now rivaled that of warlord-level beings, and their momentum was unstoppable.
The Sword Azure Tigers took the lead, soaring into the air with their golden swords, striking down swathes of liches with lightning-fast, elegant movements. Golden streaks of light filled the battlefield, leaving countless liches bisected and falling to the ground.
The Shield Azure Tigers held the rear, their massive forms blocking the retreating liches. Weapons clashed against their sturdy shields, but the Tigers stood immovable, their presence alone striking fear into the hearts of their foes.
The battlefield was awash with chaos, the cries of the fallen echoing through the heavens. The tides of battle had turned, and the once-proud lich army was now reduced to ruins under the might of the Azure Tigers and their commander, Taotie.
Victory loomed closer for Baize, his creatures now a symbol of unstoppable power.
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