162: Hang in there!

The third stage is where the power of true intent specifically begins to manifest.

It is a power at the initial level of Xuanhuan.

Ye Su follows the orthodox path.

Whereas the Ant King takes a shortcut.

However, you cannot say that the Ant King's shortcut is not strong.

Quite the opposite.

The shortcut taken by the Ant King possesses even greater power.

It's very simple.

Its third stage was reached using timing, and the accompanying power is the power of timing.

Which is to say, Luck.

Luck is like a bank.

The more you have, the more it gives you.

The less you have, the more it recalls its loans—at this moment, the Ant King shows no sign of defeat, so it can frantically take out loans from the bank.

"See that? I'm currently going up against all the races. Am I not worth investing in? Come, grant me all the blessings!"

Luck surged like a tide.

The Ant King's gambling agreement has begun!

Thus, its Aura is constantly rising.

The mention of timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony at the beginning was no joke.

timing itself was already present.

Geographical advantage is its inherent all-weather combat capability.

Human harmony is the arrival of the Zerg Swarm.

But now.

Ye Su's side also has timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony!

The Human Race also has timing.

The geographical advantage is the flawless preparation made to handle this environment.

Human harmony is the alliance of the Yao Race, Sea Race, and Human Race.

This is exactly why Shan Jun sought out Ye Su.

Otherwise, no matter how strong Shan Jun was, he wouldn't be certain of truly killing the Ant King.

First, we level the playing field regarding external factors.

Then, leave everything to combat strength!

At this very moment.

It is a pure competition of combat strength.

"Ye Su, I have never underestimated you,"

The Ant King said, looking at Ye Su.

"The stronger an individual in a species is, the more timing converges upon them."

"Now, you look delicious!"

As it spoke, it even stuck out its tongue to lick its lips.

Heh.

Ye Su chuckled.

Another glutton.

Why so greedy?

The Ant King almost never attacks ordinary people; it's beneath it and meaningless.

Only life forms endowed with the blessing of timing become its targets.

In its eyes, Ye Su was a delicious meal that had finally matured.

Truly greedy!

Facing the Ant King's peak state.

Ye Su composed himself.

The Fusion with the heart ape is brief.

This duration depends on whether the external pressure disappears.

Fortunately, under the current circumstances, the heart ape won't easily go on strike.

Besides that.

There is the true power of the heart ape (true intent).

Extra attack power is just a bonus.

The true power lies in the attributes.

As the swallowing heaven blade swung, points of light flickered.

The attributes of true intent far exceed blood qi and spiritual power.

Of course, it's also possible that blood qi and spiritual power haven't been fully developed.

The path Ye Su walks is vertical, not horizontal.

"So, the true secret of the third stage lies in—"

Ye Su said softly.

White Ape Delivers Saber!

A Secret Technique, slashed out directly!

Buzz— The entire space vibrated slightly.

Beneath the blade's edge, a vacuum had already formed.

A streak of pure violent energy slashed out from the swallowing heaven blade.

Extending over a hundred meters and shrouded in black and red, the blade slashed down!

The Ant King's eyelids twitched.

It dodged immediately.

It was confident, but also startled by Ye Su's mastery of the third stage's power.

After dodging.

It charged forward, its long whip like a spear, directly engaging Ye Su in a melee!

'So, true intent is just one's pure essence; I was overthinking it.'

'The true intent evolved from the Ape Fist, used with the Secret Technique derived from the Ape Fist, is incredibly effective!'

Ye Su was like a sponge, constantly absorbing knowledge.

To him, the Ant King no longer possessed that initial overwhelming Aura.

The two sides were locked in combat.

It was no longer a case of Ye Su being at a disadvantage for a long time with his nerves tense.

Instead, they were trading blows!

Of course.

Ye Su didn't let down his guard; this Ant King definitely had something up its sleeve.

He just didn't know why it hadn't used its ultimate move yet.

Did it have some other plan, or was its mind too simple, just pure confidence?

Below, Shan Jun felt a bit anxious.

Ye Su might already possess the strength to kill the Ant King.

Shan Jun was worried.

Reaping the rewards at the end seemed to have become impossible.

But if the Ant King was killed by Ye Su.

Then Shan Jun would gain nothing.

One must know, the Ant King carried a massive amount of timing.

By killing it.

Even if one couldn't seize all of it, at least a portion of that timing would be bestowed upon them.

Shan Jun.

What he lacked most was timing!

Therefore.

He couldn't wait any longer.

Roar!

A furious roar erupted.

The sound of a tiger's roar rose.

"Ye Su, I'll help you!"

Shan Jun shouted and charged directly into the fray.

The third stage.

Shan Jun indeed knew it.

He was the true king.

If not for the lack of timing, he would have swept across all directions long ago.

Now that the opportunity to plunder timing was before him, he wouldn't give it up.

As soon as he entered the fray.

The Ant King's Aura surged instantly.

Even Ye Su was startled for a moment.

Then, he understood everything!

So that's how it is!

It's an all-in game!

The Ant King's third stage comes from timing, so in this gamble, it will automatically raise the stakes because the opponent raised theirs.

Against Ye Su alone, timing automatically made up for the deficiency in its Aura.

This was why Ye Su couldn't suppress its Aura even after entering the third stage.

And now, with Shan Jun intervening in the battlefield.

It was equivalent to Ye Su's side raising the stakes again.

Therefore.

The timing behind the Ant King must also raise its stakes.

This is the benefit of the third stage of timing.

So the current situation is:

1+1=2

Ye Su is 1, Shan Jun is 1, and the Ant King is 2!

Conversely.

Shan Jun's involvement caused the Ant King to exceed its limits.

Impressive.

Shan Jun's brow twitched.

Damn it, timing is really annoying.

But, I'll give it my all!

Shan Jun felt a sense of destiny.

He always felt that whenever he went up against timing, his Luck was exceptionally bad...

Even a tiny ant dared to scheme against him!

Therefore.

After exchanging a glance with Ye Su.

Shan Jun's eyes were filled with helplessness.

'Don't panic.'

Such a message was conveyed through Ye Su's field.

The path the Ant King takes is very unconventional.

We'll slowly wear it down and kill it.

Capital will withdraw if there are no returns.

The Ant King's timing is the same.

Consequently.

The battle in the sky began to settle into a stalemate.

Meanwhile, below.

The fight grew more and more vibrant.

This wave was truly satisfying for the Sea Race.

The Zerg Swarm was endless, and the sea monsters feasted greedily.

Although they would also be killed by the Zerg Swarm.

But men die for wealth, and birds die for food.

This was normal.

In the sea, one rarely sees a scene with so much food present.

While the Great Yao, Cui Hu, and the others were growing rapidly through this battle.

Especially those few holding Divine Weapons.

Their growth speed was simply astonishing.

They had even quickly reached the threshold of the Second Stage.

Divine Weapons are also a part of timing.

Holding a Divine Weapon that has acknowledged its master naturally brings the blessing of timing.

It's only normal that they grow quickly!

In short—this great war will continue.

Both sides might fight until the very last life is lost before it affects the timing bonus of the three-person battle at the highest point.

This is the source of the Ant King's confidence—surely, you can't kill all of my Zerg Race in this one battle.

I can hold on, and I will keep holding on!