161: Let me, Lin Fei, take charge of the Star Core Divine Weapon?

But in that War of Fallen Heavens, the Divine Weapons were all damaged, so who would use them?

After Yaoguang City's proposal was made, the high-ranking officials from all sides immediately fell silent.

The War of Fallen Heavens was incredibly brutal. While humanity successfully severely wounded the Insectoid Matriarch, the cost was that almost all twelve Star Core Divine Weapons were damaged, their energy depleted, or even completely destroyed during the fierce battle.

What the Seven Great Cities now possess are mostly the remnants of Divine Weapons or partial core technologies, their power long diminished.

Just like Yaoguang City's incredibly powerful but only capable of ultra-long-range single-shot sniping 'Eye of Heavenly Punishment,' it was the last remnant of a complete defensive Divine Weapon, the 'Sky Barrier.'

Let them use these defective products to counter a Dawn Morningstar that Lu Zhifei had completely fused with and even exhibited terrifying devouring and evolving abilities?

The chances of winning were slim; it was more like delivering another grand gift.

No one wanted to be that foolish trailblazer again.

Amidst this stalemate, an unexpected solution-bringer approached Lin Fei.

Night fell.

Outside the temporary assault boat, the cold wind howled.

Lin Fei leaned against the porthole, intently watching the abandoned base in the distance, which resembled a lurking giant beast in the darkness.

Suddenly, his brow twitched, and a playful smile appeared on his lips.

A ghost-like figure, dressed in black tight-fitting combat gear and wearing a tactical mask, silently appeared outside the assault boat and gave a special encrypted gesture unique to Yaoguang City, requesting a meeting.

"Interesting."

Lin Fei gestured for the startled Lin Mengzi and the other guards to calm down, then walked out of the assault boat alone.

"Lord of Thunder," the newcomer bowed, his voice processed and somewhat mechanical, "I am here on the orders of the Yaoguang City Speaker to discuss an important matter."

"Oh?" Lin Fei crossed his arms, looking at him with interest. "Your esteemed Speaker, instead of sleeping in the middle of the night, sent someone to find me, a disobedient troublemaker. What can I do for you?"

There was a hint of teasing in his tone.

The newcomer, however, seemed to miss the sarcasm and went straight to the point: "The Speaker deeply sympathizes with your situation and greatly admires your strength.

We all know that conventional forces can no longer contend with Lu Zhifei.

To win, we must use Divine Weapon against Divine Weapon!"

"And then what? Is your Yaoguang City willing to bring out your trump card for me to use?" Lin Fei raised an eyebrow.

"Precisely!" The newcomer's answer surprised Lin Fei. "During the War of Fallen Heavens, our Yaoguang City fortunately preserved a relatively complete Star Core Divine Weapon—the Judgment Blade.

It takes the form of a greatsword, possessing immense power, but due to a damaged energy core and extreme burden on the user's body, it has been sealed deep underground.

However, if an ability user as powerful as you, capable of resonating with lightning, were to wield it, perhaps its true power could be unleashed!"

"Our Yaoguang City Speaker believes that you are truly the hero who can end this farce and bring victory to the Human Alliance!

We are willing to temporarily grant you the right to use the Judgment Blade! We only ask that you use it to apprehend the traitor Lu Zhifei and reclaim the Dawn Morningstar!"

This proposal was full of sincerity and temptation.

Lin Fei was overjoyed.

He had searched high and low for it, only to have it delivered to his doorstep!

His third sister had just unlocked a Divine Weapon, and now someone was eagerly bringing him another!

It was truly like someone sending a pillow when you wanted to sleep!

However, his face showed just the right amount of suspicion and wariness.

"Such a good deal? Your Yaoguang City trusts me that much? Aren't you afraid I'll take the Divine Weapon and also defect like Lu Zhifei?"

"The Speaker believes in your character," the newcomer bowed. "You saved countless lives in Steel Bone City, and you rescued allies on the battlefield despite the danger. We have all witnessed these things.

Moreover, you have the 'World Guardian' reputation bonus, which makes our favorability and trust in you far exceed others'."

Lin Fei understood. So it was the hidden reward from the previous pass mission that was at work.

This world's favorability was indeed a good thing.

It made people inherently trust him.

He pondered for a moment, then finally nodded: "Alright! Since you trust me so much, I'll take this gamble with you! Lead the way!"

...

A few hours later, accompanied by Lin Mengzi, Lin Fei arrived at the massive city known for its military technology, aboard Yaoguang City's secret aircraft.

Deep within the city, inside a heavily guarded underground base that required dozens of identity verifications and energy scans.

Lin Fei finally saw the legendary Star Core Divine Weapon—the Judgment Blade.

It was a colossal sword standing silently on a massive alloy stand!

A terrifying greatsword, eighteen meters long, nearly two meters wide, entirely dark gold in color, with complex and ancient star spirit runes inscribed on its blade, and an energy core embedded in the guard that pulsed slowly like a miniature star but with dim light!

Just by being there, it exuded a terrifying pressure capable of solidifying space itself!

As if the very purpose of this sword's existence was judgment and destruction!

Several scientists responsible for maintenance and research stood beneath the greatsword, appearing as tiny as ants.

"Lord Lin Fei, this is the Judgment Blade," a general responsible for receiving them said, with a tone of awe and pride. "It weighs over 3000 tons. Under normal circumstances, even the strongest exoskeleton mechanical armor can only barely move it.

To swing it is even more of a fantasy.

We have already prepared a set of specialized heavy-duty powered exoskeletons for you, hoping it can assist you."

The general's words got stuck in his throat before he could finish.

Because Lin Fei had already walked to the greatsword, extended his right hand, and gently gripped the enormous hilt.

"No need for such trouble."

Lin Fei said nonchalantly.

The next second!

Accompanied by his low roar, the muscles in his arm suddenly bulged, and a terrifying force far beyond ordinary human imagination erupted!

Buzz—!!!

The Star Core greatsword, weighing 3000 tons, enough to crush a battleship, was actually lifted from its alloy stand by his pure physical strength!

All the soldiers and scientists of Yaoguang City present nearly had their eyes pop out!

In the air, only sounds of gasping remained!

"How... how is this possible?!"

"Is his body a monster?!"

"My goodness! What divine power is this!"

They stared at Lin Fei in shock, as if looking at a prehistoric beast in human skin.

His body, tempered by ten thousand times the vitality and Dark Heavenly Thunder, had already surpassed the cognitive limits of humans in this world!

Lin Fei single-handedly carried the greatsword on his shoulder, feeling the heavy texture from the blade and the faint resonance with his own lightning power, and nodded in satisfaction.

The sword was a good sword, heavy enough, and imposing enough!

But...

Its eighteen-meter length was indeed a bit inconvenient to swing; he felt it would always restrict his movements.

Just as he was thinking about how to use this great weapon more effectively, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind!

That's right!

There's that move!

Thinking of this, Lin Fei grinned, revealing an arrogant smile.

"Everyone, step back a bit, don't be scared."

With that, he violently plunged the greatsword into the ground!

With a rumble, the entire underground base trembled!

Immediately after, a surge of Dark Heavenly Thunder power, more violent and pure than any before, soared from his body!

"Thunder Golem!!!"

Accompanied by his earth-shattering roar!

Endless dark-gold lightning furiously converged, rapidly enveloping, elevating, and expanding his form!

In just a few seconds, a Thunder Golem, over thirty meters tall, even more majestic than the greatsword, entirely constructed from the most violent lightning, with eyes like two burning dark-gold suns, descended with a crash!

As soon as the Thunder Golem formed, it bent down and easily gripped the eighteen-meter-long Judgment Blade with its giant hand, also made of lightning!

The size was just right!

The colossal Thunder Golem, holding the Star Core greatsword that judged all things!

At this moment, everyone in the entire underground base was so shaken and distraught by this terrifying scene, like a myth descending, that they stood frozen on the spot!

It was a tremor and submission to absolute power, originating from the depths of their souls!

Lin Fei, controlling the Thunder Golem, felt the surging lightning power within him and the heavy feel of the greatsword in his hand, letting out a hearty laugh like a thunder god's roar.

"Hahahahahahaha!"

"As expected of a Star Core Divine Weapon. That traitor is mine to deal with!"