151: Deadly Speed ​​and "Tail-Cutting" Survival

Within the cracks of the rules, a race for survival was unfolding.

The "ark," an Incarnation of the Starlight Sanctuary, was like a lone boat in a raging sea, pushing its speed to the limit and sprinting forward recklessly.

Its tail continuously emitted "Spirit Disturbance" fluctuations and purifying white light, like an octopus spraying ink, attempting to obscure the pursuers' vision.

However, the hunting squad composed of twelve "Scavengers," like twelve cold silver blades, easily tore through the layers of interference, and the distance between them continued to close ruthlessly!

Five hundred li... three hundred li... one hundred li!

That cold killing intent almost pierced through the Shelter's barriers, chilling everyone to the bone.

"It's no use! The speed gap is too great! We can't shake them off!" Senior Brother Zhang, who was responsible for monitoring the energy, said in a hoarse voice. The starlight core at the altar's center was rapidly dimming, its energy pouring out like water from an opened floodgate.

"Damn it! Let's fight them to the death!" Zhao Iron Pillar’s eyes were wide with rage, his heavy sword already in hand; he desperately wanted to rush out and fight for his life.

"We can't fight them head-on!" Wen Youyi forced himself to stay calm, his mind racing at an unprecedented speed.

He looked at the silver figures drawing closer behind him, then at the seemingly endless turbulence of rules ahead. An extremely risky, even insane idea flashed through his mind.

"We have the 'Spirit Disturbance Array' to interfere with the rules... so, what if we... intentionally create a small-scale storm of rules?" Wen Youyi’s voice carried a tremor of determination.

"What?!" Everyone was stunned by this idea.

Creating a storm of rules within the cracks of the rules? That’s practically playing with fire! If they couldn't control it, they would be pulled in first and wiped out without a trace!

"There's no time to hesitate!" Wen Youyi roared. "This is our only chance! The essence of the 'Spirit Disturbance Array' is to interfere with and distort the existing rules."

If we disregard the consequences and overload the cores of multiple 'Spirit Disturbance Arrays,' detonating them simultaneously at specific points, it might be like dropping water into boiling oil—triggering a chain reaction that instantly creates a brief, small-scale zone of chaotic rules!"

He quickly explained, "This chaotic zone won't last long, nor will it truly harm the 'Scavengers,' but it will be enough to temporarily distort the space-time structure in that area, delaying or even deflecting their pursuit! It will buy us precious time to breathe!"

This was a true case of "cutting off the tail" to survive! Sacrificing part of the core Formation in exchange for a sliver of hope!

"Do it!" Zhao Iron Pillar was the first to respond. "It's better than getting caught and surrounded!"

Senior Brother Zhang and Ying exchanged a glance and nodded heavily. This was the only tactic available in this desperate situation.

"Good!" A fierce look flashed in Wen Youyi's eyes. "Senior Brother Zhang, calculate the optimal detonation points and timing immediately! Ying, prepare to overload the 'Spirit Disturbance Array' cores in the southeast and northwest! Senior Brother Wang, stabilize the hull and prepare to withstand the impact! Iron Pillar, be ready to deal with any stragglers that might make it through the chaotic zone!"

Orders were issued rapidly.

Senior Brother Zhang’s hands flew, tracing complex trajectories in the Void Realm, and he instantly calculated three optimal overload points for the Formation.

Ying took a deep breath. Her Mental Energy, like slender threads, precisely connected to the Formation cores at the designated locations, and she began to channel energy in reverse, forcing them into an extremely unstable state of overload.

The "ark" continued its frantic dash forward, while the "Scavengers" behind had closed in to within fifty li—close enough to see the cold patterns on their battle armor!

Now!

"Detonate!" Wen Youyi and Ying shouted simultaneously!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Behind the Shelter, in three different locations, three blindingly bright spheres of light—filled with countless twisted lines and broken symbols—suddenly exploded!

The spheres of light expanded instantly and merged, forming an extremely unstable zone of chaotic rules about ten li in diameter!

The space-time in that region seemed like a shattered mirror; light was distorted, and energy surged chaotically. Even the "Scavengers'" cold silver light trails slowed and deflected noticeably upon entering! It was as if high-speed vehicles had suddenly plunged into a pit of thick glue!

Their pursuit Formation was instantly disrupted! Several "Scavengers" nearly collided due to the sudden change in their paths!

"Now! Maximum power, go!" Wen Youyi seized this precious opening. Ignoring the wailing of the starlight core, he frantically injected the remaining energy into the propulsion System!

The "ark" jolted violently and its speed soared once more. Like a fish breaking free from a net, it plunged into the deeper chaos ahead, instantly widening the gap between them and their pursuers!

"We did it! We've shaken them off for now!" Wang Wu shouted excitedly, looking back at the still-raging zone of chaotic rules and the faint silver figures within, trying to reform their ranks.

Inside the Shelter, everyone collapsed to the floor, panting heavily, their bodies soaked in cold sweat.

That moment had been a brush with death!

Wen Youyi felt a wave of exhaustion, but he didn't dare to relax and immediately checked the damage.

"The outer shields in the southeast and northwest are over thirty percent damaged, and the corresponding 'Spirit Disturbance Arrays' have been permanently destroyed. The starlight core's energy reserves... are down to less than twenty percent." Senior Brother Zhang’s voice was heavy as he reported.

The cost was immense. They had lost vital defensive and interference capabilities, and their energy was on the verge of depletion.

But they were still alive! And they were still moving forward!

Wen Youyi gazed at the dangerous, unknown turbulence of rules ahead, then at the dim starlight core in his arms, and finally at the faces of his companions, who had survived this ordeal.

The journey was far from over.

(End of chapter)