Chapter 20: Angel Yan’s Appraisal

Another gunshot exploded, and a golden streak of light instantly cut across the sky, heading straight for Ge Xiaolun’s forehead.

The Godslayer No. 1!

Ge Xiaolun’s pupils shrank to the size of a needle tip as he stared at the bullet aimed directly at his brow. He recognized it immediately.

Godslayer Weapon!

The Godslayer Sniper Rifle!

The terrifying bullet tip gleamed with a chilling cold light, stirring a primal sense of threat deep within Ge Xiaolun’s super soldier genes.

This was a weapon truly capable of threatening—even killing—super soldiers!

Even as a third-generation divine body, he was not exempt, and a shiver ran down his spine.

Yet, the Godslayer No. 1 shot ultimately did not pierce his forehead. When it was still five centimeters from his skin, it seemed to strike an invisible barrier in the air and abruptly halted.

[Anti-Kinetic Energy]

[Anti-Dark Energy]

[Simplified Defensive Barrier Interception Successful, Energy Consumption: 0.1%]

[Insufficient Algorithm, Excessive Energy Consumption, Please Study Shield Algorithms]

The voice of the Galactic Power echoed in Ge Xiaolun’s mind. Thanks to Du Qiangwei blocking the first bullet, the terror of the moment allowed Ge Xiaolun to instantly raise his rudimentary anti-void defensive barrier.

“Qiangwei!”

Before he could think further, Ge Xiaolun hurriedly reached out, pulling the still-falling Du Qiangwei into his arms while summoning his Void Engine greatsword with his right hand.

“Xiaolun… be careful.”

Du Qiangwei’s forehead bore a deep, bloody hole; her blood blurred her eyes. With the last shred of consciousness, she weakly looked at Ge Xiaolun and uttered a barely audible voice.

That final strength quickly faded, and she closed her eyes helplessly.

In an instant, shock and fury flooded Ge Xiaolun’s mind, making him feel as if the heavens and earth were buzzing.

At this moment, he refused to believe it.

Yet, even the usually confident Ge Xiaolun had to admit that he had been somewhat careless.

He knew well that most of his confidence came from his omniscient knowledge of the plot and his self-assumed profound understanding of it.

In the original story, and even in countless super-god fanfictions, the gluttonous beast incident on Airport Road featured only one gluttonous beast warrior.

Those who had a bit of insight knew it was just a giant gluttonous robot.

The mistaken ones thought it was a black-armored gluttonous beast warrior.

For many super-god fanfic protagonists, it was merely a simple side quest to boost Qilin’s favor.

Although Ge Xiaolun had no intention of using this place to increase Qilin’s favor, it did not stop him from subconsciously believing there was only one giant gluttonous mech here.

He could easily handle it.

Once resolved, it was resolved.

But reality cruelly taught him a lesson.

The plot casually mentioned only one target, but never said there couldn’t be more later…

“Target successfully hit!”

“Charge!!!”

Suddenly, a majestic roar echoed from the horizon.

Five nearly pitch-black figures streaked through the night, flying in formation rapidly toward Ge Xiaolun and Du Qiangwei.

They rode half-oval black flying devices, clad in heavy black metal armor, tall and burly, moving swiftly and orderly.

But now fully aware, Ge Xiaolun ignored them momentarily. He carefully held Qiangwei in his left arm before raising his greatsword, eyes fixed on the rapidly approaching five figures.

A rare coldness flickered in his usually gentle gaze.

This was a gluttonous beast squad.

“Smash them!”

“Tear them apart!”

The squad roared loudly, bloodlust flickering in their eyes!

Though they did not know how these two insignificant pests had ambushed the adult blessed by Death God Carl’s death gift, it did not prevent them from taking advantage of the surprise attack!

The Godslayer sniper rifle was a weapon capable of killing super soldiers!

If they could kill or even capture these two pests alive, they would surely be rewarded by the Howling King or even Death God Carl, becoming heroes of the gluttonous beast civilization!

“Kill!!!”

The five gluttonous beast cavalry charged forth with the force of an army, their bloodthirsty excitement and thirst for glory making them fearless!

“Get down here, all of you!!!”

But they were met only by Ge Xiaolun’s furious roar.

[Anti-Biological Energy]

[Anti-Electric Energy]

[Anti-Electromagnetic Energy]

[Energy Consumption: 1.5%]

In an instant, the excitement in the gluttonous beasts’ eyes was extinguished, their light faded, and even their bodily functions shut down.

Their five flying devices sputtered and died, their cannons went dark.

The connection between the gluttonous beasts and their crafts failed instantly, and they all plummeted from the sky.

Without hesitation, Ge Xiaolun dashed forward, still cradling the unconscious Du Qiangwei. Swirling his Void Greatsword, he beheaded each gluttonous beast warrior with a single stroke.

Five large helmets tumbled to the ground, and the scene finally fell silent.

“Damn fools…”

Ge Xiaolun’s eyes were icy cold; his fury was still hard to quell.

Or perhaps it was not just anger but also a touch of humiliation.

Yet he refused to waste more emotion on these creatures. Stepping on the fallen Godslayer sniper rifle, he quickly glanced at the already unconscious girl in his arms, a trace of tenderness surfacing in his gaze.

He dared not delay and immediately contacted Teacher Rui through dark communication.

Fortunately, the call connected quickly, saving Ge Xiaolun the trouble of trying to find Lian Feng.

“Xiaolun? What’s going on?” came the swift voice of old man Rui Zi.

Without wasting words, Ge Xiaolun replied quickly: “Teacher Rui, Qiangwei and I are at Airport Road in the Flying Stream District. Qiangwei was struck in the head by an alien bullet and has lost a lot of blood and fainted. Please come quickly to assist.

I’m sending you the location now.”

“What?! That’s Godslayer No. 1! I’m on my way!”

The usually unpredictable Rui Zi immediately exclaimed upon receiving Ge Xiaolun’s coordinates, then hung up.

Having done all this, Ge Xiaolun no longer panicked. He held Qiangwei tightly in his arms, activated his rudimentary anti-void defensive shield, and kept his Void Greatsword charged, vigilantly scanning his surroundings.

Though still somewhat frustrated by the unexpected incident, he knew he had done all he could. Du Qiangwei should not be in too much danger.

Though the Godslayer No. 1 could severely injure first- and second-generation super soldiers and even kill them effectively, it was not enough to instantly kill a second-generation super soldier—especially those from the Xiongbing Company, who were all highly upgraded and physically superior to ordinary second-generation super soldiers.

Just like during the Galaxy River battle, Cheng Yaowen was indeed shot in the head by Godslayer No. 1, but after treatment, he regained consciousness in less than an hour.

Even Qilin, a first-generation, survived a headshot.

To get Du Qiangwei treated quickly, Ge Xiaolun had directly sought out old man Rui Zi.

Though the old man never fought on the front lines, he was a veteran third-generation divine from the Galactic River with time-space abilities, the fastest god on Blue Star who could reach here.

“Buzz~”

“Xiaolun! How’s Qiangwei?”

Within seven or eight seconds, Rui Zi’s figure in scholar robes appeared through a wormhole not far from Ge Xiaolun.

“She’s still unconscious, but I can sense she’s still hanging on. Teacher Rui, do you think Qiangwei can be saved?”

Sensing the girl’s energy, Ge Xiaolun hurriedly handed over the unconscious Du Qiangwei and anxiously asked.

Rui Zi looked at the girl in his arms, a trace of pain showing on his old face, but he reassured Ge Xiaolun:

“Don’t worry, Xiaolun. Luckily, you were smart enough to contact me. I’ll take Qiangwei to the Giant Gorge for treatment right away. Rest assured, she won’t be in life-threatening danger.

I’ll notify Lian Feng; they’ll send someone to pick you up.”

With that, he opened a wormhole and disappeared with Qiangwei in an instant.

When it comes to lives, he was as swift as Ge Xiaolun.

Ge Xiaolun watched them leave, finally exhaling in relief.

Suddenly, a rumbling sound echoed. From the distant sky, several helicopters flew toward them.

Ge Xiaolun casually picked up the Godslayer sniper rifle lying on the ground, sat on the broad corpse of a gluttonous beast warrior, and gazed at the roaring sound in the distance, feeling neither joy nor sorrow.

“A very impressive first battle, Xiaolun.”

“I give you a perfect score.”

A silver figure suddenly appeared through a wormhole, her snow-white skin seeming to emit a holy light in the night, the sound of her silver boots striking the ground crisp and clear.

Clapping, her voice magnetic and her smile sincere.

“Can I give you a sword strike?” Ge Xiaolun glanced at her.

“Uh…”