In the Central Operations Room, everyone was shocked by the spikes protruding from the back of the Hidden Space Bull Bug.
Bai Xianya covered her mouth with her hand and let out a cry of surprise. Bai Yunpeng's heart ached as if it had been cut by a knife, and he collapsed back into his chair.
Aviloya, meanwhile, watched the scene unfold in disbelief, struggling to accept it. Was that guy just... gone? She felt she should be happy, but this man was her subordinate, and he had just sacrificed himself in such a heroic way. Is this really the same shameless thief I knew? Aviloya couldn't quite decipher her own feelings at that moment.
The cockpit of the Star Armor was empty; Chen Gu was long gone.
Suddenly, Adjutant Zhao saw the Hidden Space Bull Bug writhing in agony. Then, a bright light burst forth from its body. Adjutant Zhao was puzzled. Could it be that the Hidden Space Bull Bug is evolving? Is this its attack method...?
Zhou Zhonglin also saw it. He slammed the table and cried out, his composure lost, "It's Biological Nuclear Explosion!"
Adjutant Zhao was also startled and asked incredulously, "Did he succeed? Is he going to use himself to destroy that Hidden Space Bull Bug?"
Under these circumstances, with the Star Armor already destroyed, Chen Gu initiating Biological Nuclear Explosion could only mean perishing together with the Hidden Space Bull Bug!
At that moment, Zhou Zhonglin's old eyes moistened. He said again, full of emotion, "What a fine young man. Our Confederation military truly produces such outstanding young men!" Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩⟡𝘧𝙞𝙧𝙚⟡𝘯𝘦𝘵
The bright light grew stronger and stronger. Zhou Zhonglin had already ordered all friendly personnel and equipment to retreat far away. However, the insectoids, due to their low intelligence and with the Empress not present to command them, were slow to react. They didn't even consider retreating; in fact, some large insectoids were involuntarily drawn closer to the Hidden Space Bull Bug.
After a few brief seconds, the light reached its peak. A terrifying explosion vortex appeared, imploded slightly, and then rapidly swept outward.
The Hidden Space Bull Bug turned to dust in the Star Sea, along with dozens of Void Tiger Worms, hundreds of Space Wolf Worms, and countless Sky-Hunting Spider Worms, all obliterated.
Even a distant Giant Bubble Fly Worm was affected and seriously injured.
Inside the flagship, General Zhou Zhonglin led everyone in removing their hats, a silent tribute to Chen Gu.
In the escape pod, Andrew and his soldiers, crammed together, watched the massive ball of light unfold, their teeth clenched tightly. He kept his word, Andrew thought. He blew up the Hidden Space Bull Bug and eliminated the threat to the entire fleet, even at the cost of his own life!
A squad of Star Armors stood guard around the escape pod, awaiting rescue from the main battleships.
Suddenly, Andrew felt someone bump him. Grief-stricken, he turned around, and his entire body froze. "You, you, you..."
Chen Gu was exhausted, sweat soaking the hair on his forehead, but his mood was good. We Professionals always exact revenge immediately; we never let it wait until the next day. He smiled at Andrew. "Don't recognize me?"
"You're still alive!" Andrew roared with excitement, pulling him into a bear hug.
Chen Gu grinned. With your strength, an ordinary person would have their ribs broken by now, wouldn't they? Good thing I'm a Professional.
The moment Chen Gu's Star Armor landed on the back of the Hidden Space Bull Bug, he immediately switched to Derek Kun Shen Ken's memory, using Quantum Teleportation to transport himself directly into the creature's body!
Then he switched to the Nuclear Explosion Nun persona again and triggered Biological Nuclear Explosion inside the Hidden Space Bull Bug's body.
After that, he switched back to the Quantum Wizard persona and used Quantum Teleportation to transport himself onto the escape ship.
However, after this, he had to consider how he would explain to the Bureau of Mystic Security and the military his ability to use the skills of different Professions.
But Chen Gu felt the risk was worth taking. It wasn't just about saving others; it was also about saving himself. If that Hidden Space Bull Bug continued to exist, no ship in this fleet, including the escape ship, would likely survive.
In the flagship command cabin, the BEEPING of a communicator shattered the mournful and solemn atmosphere. Adjutant Zhao answered it, his expression shifting from astonishment to sheer elation. "General, Chen Gu is alive—he's alive! He's on the escape ship now!"
"What?!" Zhou Zhonglin exclaimed in disbelief.
The others didn't understand the details, but knowing Chen Gu wasn't dead, they erupted into a massive cheer.
Back in the Central Operations Room, just when everyone thought Chen Gu had perished, the Biological Nuclear Explosion lit up the entire Star Sea!
This time, everyone was certain he was gone for good. But then, news arrived from the battlefield: Chen Gu had appeared on an escape ship!
Everything had happened so quickly they barely had time to react.
Bai Yunpeng sprang up from his chair, clenching his fists tightly. "Beautiful! Kid, I knew you could do it! I never gave up hope!"
He no longer cared about being proven wrong. Chen Gu had actually done it! A single individual, with just one Star Armor, had actually killed a Hidden Space Bull Bug, single-handedly turning the tide of battle!
Aviloya now had plenty to say, but Bai Yunpeng didn't care; he was just ecstatic!
Bai Xianya placed her hands on her chest and let out a long sigh of relief. It feels like my quiet prayers actually worked, she thought. That rascal is really impressive; this series of maneuvers is nothing short of magical!
Aviloya's emotions were on a roller coaster. Initially, she hadn't planned on letting Bai Yunpeng off the hook verbally. However, being more knowledgeable about Professions, she soon spotted a problem with the entire sequence of events: Chen Gu had used abilities from at least two different Professions!
What is going on?! she exclaimed inwardly. Unless that kid has a powerful artifact... but according to the Bureau's intelligence on him, he doesn't.
The Radiation Missionary's Biological Nuclear Explosion, and the Quantum Wizard's Quantum Teleportation! No... wait... Aviloya suddenly realized. That kid was just piloting a Star Armor—he's either a Star Battle Instructor or an Abyssal Blacksmith! And he must be of a high Energy Level; otherwise, he couldn't have reached the standard of an ace pilot!
This kid is hiding a big secret! Aviloya couldn't help but narrow her eyes.
But just as everyone was feeling elated and amazed, another twist occurred on the Star Sea battlefield!
The color of those Giant Bubble Fly Worms slowly turned crimson! One by one, chambers on their bodies opened, releasing huge, fierce-looking insectoids!
"This is bad!" Adjutant Zhao shouted as the number of Alien Insect Race creatures rapidly increased. The count of Void Tiger Worms, capable of engaging main battleships, had suddenly surged to several hundred!