Of course, Roland could easily manage personal defense, but aside from herself, there were others around her. Perhaps Mengdie could rely on her speed advantage to escape the central combat zone in the nick of time, and perhaps Roland herself could avoid disaster in her unique life form state.
But Zhang Xiaobo was different. Zhang Xiaobo's strength was barely at Rank 2. He could resist most radiation damage and avoid small-caliber bullets if prepared, but escaping from such a wide area instantly was far beyond his capability.
As for young Feng Yi, his situation was quite similar to Zhang Xiaobo's.
Regarding Feng Yi, there shouldn't be much of a problem. After all, he possesses a million combat power and is incredibly formidable in battle. While his defense might struggle against an attack from Sky Shadow, as long as he isn't in the core impact zone, his strength should suffice to offset the collateral damage. So Roland's words were mostly out of concern for young Feng Yi and Zhang Xiaobo.
"Hey, Roland, just how far do we need to go?"
"As far away as possible." Roland was unsure about Sky Shadow's charging time for this attack, so she didn't dare let her guard down. Since she couldn't carry all of them away at once, she had no choice but to retreat alongside the slowest person...
In just moments, the group had retreated approximately two kilometers. Only then did Roland raise her hand to signal everyone to stop.
"This should be enough."
"Hmm, do you think this spot is safe?"
"It should be." Two kilometers might not seem like much, but this spot had a dirt slope, and with their abnormal physiques combined with Roland's water-based defense, there shouldn't be any issues.
Zhang Xiaobo was panting heavily and nearly stumbled face-first. Fortunately, Feng Yi gave him a steadying hand, and though no words were exchanged, this small act spoke volumes about their deep camaraderie as comrades. Two kilometers didn't sound like a long way, but running it under these critical circumstances was far more strenuous than usual, mainly due to psychological pressure—it had scared him out of his wits.
Over there, the effects of Sky Shadow's charged energy were nothing short of horrifying… The skies had changed color, lightning flashed, and thunder roared. Illusions appeared in the void as combat power soared higher and higher. Zhang Xiaobo, observing from the shadows, suddenly let out a shout—his Combat Power Tester had actually maxed out!
"What the hell? Is it broken?"
The Blade Warrior explained that due to different temporal timelines in another dimension, the Combat Power Testers of that era were incredibly advanced, with maximum readings reaching 99,999,999—just one point shy of breaking the billion mark. The next level seemed a mere number difference, but was, in fact, a mathematical exponent, making those technical breakthroughs incredibly challenging.
In today's era, Combat Power Testers could only max out at ten million, though the standard models usually capped at 9,999,999 for battle-prep purposes. Regular ones were even lower, around five million. Hence, the Combat Power Tester maxing out meant that Sky Shadow's current state had terrifyingly surpassed ten million.
Clearly, Sky Shadow's combat power index was skyrocketing wildly. Though Roland, Mengdie, and Feng Yi couldn't verify the numbers, they could analyze based on magnetic field fluctuations; Sky Shadow's growth speed was staggering. They could even faintly feel currents and storms howling from afar, which were on par with the storm created during Feng Yi's fight with the Bizarre.
Feng Yi froze in shock... How could this be? Sky Shadow's level had just been at three million, so how could he possibly reach such a terrifying power level within minutes? Feng Yi could confirm that the energy amassed around Sky Shadow had already surpassed Feng Yi's stable level of ten million.
Even at the peak of the Legendary Realm, Feng Yi's combat power was only about ten million, perhaps edging close to 11 million at full strength. But now Feng Yi distinctly sensed that Sky Shadow's oppressive aura had far surpassed his own, reaching at least 20 million as a minimum...
Feng Yi found himself grappling with disbelief. A year ago, Sky Shadow's strength couldn't even match Feng Yi's when he was at a mere one million combat power. How had his abilities advanced to such a frightful degree in such a short time? Even if Feng Yi's four-dimensional attributes had decreased, and his intelligence remained at its previous level, he couldn't imagine what had caused such growth.
Yet Feng Yi could discern that Sky Shadow's explosive increase was only temporary, unlike his own sustained state. But that made it no less terrifying—possibly even more so. Battle, after all, is measured by destructive capability. No matter how skilled you are, getting instantly obliterated renders all effort moot.
If this were an actual fight, Feng Yi wouldn't give an opponent time to prepare such an overwhelming power. Still, he had to admit that Sky Shadow had already surpassed him, even as a Legendary Realm peak-tier warrior.
Amid mixed emotions, including a trace of resignation and an inexplicable feeling of regret, Feng Yi found himself lamenting. If only Sky Shadow's heightened state lasted longer—otherwise, Feng Yi would never have let Sky Shadow surpass him.
Whoosh...
As these thoughts swirled, another gust whipped up from the distance, obscuring any sight of the far-off scene...
"This isn't good. We need to retreat further."
Roland hurriedly urged the group to move. Evidently, even this far wasn't safe enough.
Feng Yi could sense it now too. If Sky Shadow's power had just stabilized at 20 million, it was now approaching 30 million. My god!
"Everyone, grab onto me." Feng Yi decided to use the Third Rhythm to transport them to another location. The current spot wasn't safe enough. Though he was reluctant to reveal this skill prematurely, the Bizarre already knew enough about him. As long as interstellar travel wasn't involved, the Bizarre wouldn't uncover the full threat of the Third Rhythm.
After Feng Yi spoke, the hefty man was the first to grab hold of him, quipping jovially, "We're inseparable, brother."
Then, the young Feng Yi stepped forward. Looking at his older self, there was something he seemed eager to say, yet he stayed silent. Feng Yi simply smiled back at him.
The Blade Warrior and Roland also grabbed hold of Feng Yi, as did Mengdie.
Swish...
In a blink, the group had traveled seven kilometers away. Seven kilometers was a tremendous distance, and under the storm's shadow, they couldn't see the distant skies clearly. Yet, they could still sense everything through the ripple of energy.
The sudden, long-distance relocation left the group somewhat dazed.
Roland was stunned for several seconds. "This is an extraordinary experience. I could feel my body connecting to countless cosmic interactions in that instant."
"I felt it too! This skill is incredible, brother. Absolutely amazing," another chimed in.
Feng Yi didn't offer further explanation to the group's reactions. He knew that Roland and Mengdie, even without holding onto him, could've arrived here in seconds. Their choice to grab onto him had its reasons, though those reasons remained uncertain.
What wasn't clear now was whether they needed to move again. Sky Shadow's swelling aura was still climbing frantically—it had already surged past 30 million combat power to reach 35 million.
Thirty-five million was Sky Shadow's absolute max within the Parallel Dimension, achieved by straining his body to near-collapse. Yet, it didn't stop there. Clearly, as Sky Shadow's personal strength grew with time, this ability grew stronger as well.
The storm raged in the distant skies, transforming the area into a concentrated Thunderbolt zone. Deafening booms erupted in succession, and thick clouds shrouded the sky, concealing the sun itself. It was hard to fathom the horrifying scale of the attack Sky Shadow was preparing.
Finally, as his charge reached a critical point, Sky Shadow broke the 40 million threshold. His aura stabilized there, having climbed nearly eleven entire levels.
"Hah! Destiny Starburst!"
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