Clang——!

The mask on the "Legendary Battleship: Gem River: No. Squid Girl Form" showed a pair of gem-blue eyes suddenly opening, resembling a sound of metal ringing deep in the hearts of all spectators.

The originally invisible "Electromagnetic Restraint Armor" materialized into a sharp, unmatched bright electric circle, rising above its head, condensing into a radiant Angel Halo.

In the distance.

With each swing of its banded light tentacles, the "Flagellated Worm" would explode a dazzling light fragment around the "Gem River".

"Judgment: Attack form is a combination of psychic and energy entity."

The voice of the Ship Spirit echoed in Olivia's heart without any fluctuation, the "Mechanical Mind" covering the original personality traits, was a very reliable support in combat.

"Tentative counterattack, charge the 'Electromagnetic Cannon'!"

Olivia was cautious of such things that, from appearance alone, she knew were clearly remnants of an ancient era.

Moreover, she had already learned from Aiven about the secrets of epochal shifts and ancient civilizations, including the "Witchcraft Garden: Poseidya City", "Witchcraft Garden: Chichen Itza Pyramid", "Witchcraft Garden: Uruk Great Temple"...

A mysterious connection had long been established using "Adventurer's Blood" as a link, connecting them to some deep-seated secrets of the world, making escape entirely useless.

Delving into the secrets behind these mysterious existences was evidently more valuable than violent killings.

What are their capabilities? Do they have companions? Are they Followers of Ancient Gods or Civilization Remnants? Why are they here? From which era did they come?...

The reality of this world will gradually unfold with their exploratory footsteps.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!...

Dozens of tungsten steel bullets, the size of fists, leaped out consecutively from the embedded Space Bag, and the acceleration process was completed in an instant just as they entered the surrounding "Life Magnetic Field".

Under Olivia's innate lock, the tungsten steel bullets transformed into flaming red lines, rushing towards the three "Flagellated Worms" a hundred meters away.

The "Gem River", solely by virtue of its massive figure and inherent "Life Magnetic Field", accomplished a stunning effect that Aiven could only achieve after ascending to Tier 4 and connecting to the Planet's Magnetic Field through "Divine Power".

However.

These guys, who looked by no means clever, possessed extremely formidable combat instincts.

Their eye spots continuously roamed within their viscous bodies, and an invisible chain instantly connected the three "Flagellated Worms".

In front of the triangular formation of "Flagellated Worms", suddenly burst open an orange force field wall in the shape of nested hexagons.

"Mind Link" plus "Mental Barrier".

Amidst flashing fiery red light, this near-storm-like barrage of the "Electromagnetic Cannon" was blocked by the combined force of the three worms!

Whoosh!

Without hesitation, Olivia, who had completely taken control of the "Gem River", swung the light flow tentacles, raising a blade arm like the Full Moon to pounce forward.

In the "Human-Ship Integration" state, the tentacles of the "Gem River" acted like her own limbs, effortlessly wielded by mere instinct.

Moreover, the girl was already adept in maneuvering the "Light Spirit Circuit" during various sparring with Aiven, and this combat form seemed tailor-made for her.

"Power Core full power! Ha!"

The blue light stream in the eight tentacles burst forth.

Crackle——

Blinding electric light flashed and vanished, under strong electromagnetic force, Olivia slashed open a huge gap in the hexagonal "Mental Barrier".

"Electromagnetic Blade Draw Slash"

Then, dragging a long streak of blue light trails, she swiftly ascended, completely severing the defense of the "Flagellated Worms" in half.

Taking advantage of the momentum, she sliced off one-third of a worm's flagella.

Just as she turned to dive back, ready for another round of the gratuitous "Electromagnetic Cannon barrage".

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!...

Suddenly, a continuous buzzing echoed in the spiritual world of Olivia, no, including Aiven and everyone else.

The three "Flagellated Worms" raised the remaining eleven tendrils, swiftly transforming them into orange-yellow energy whips.

Much like how jellyfish tentacles float in water and suddenly discover prey, they pierced fiercely towards the "Gem River".

"Combat Intuition" plus "Mind Piercing".

After one round of probing, Olivia already judged that the energy intensity of a single "Flagellated Worm" was about the Tier 3 Limit, a composite entity of some psychic ability and energy creature.

Additionally, through "Mind Link", combining the strength of the three was already potent enough to pose a significant threat to Tier 4.

But faced with their direct onslaught this time, Olivia did not evade.

Inside, the "Magnetic Ore" lit up with unprecedented brilliance, an abundant energy flow crackled electrically around her.

The ultra-high voltage pulse pierced through the sparse air molecules of the overflowing layer effortlessly, transforming into a clawed charging white lightning, blasting forth towards the "Mind Piercing".

"Ability: High-Voltage High-Frequency Pulse"

The nerve signals of biological life are also a kind of electrical signal, and the power of lightning is a rare strong energy capable of penetrating both material and the spiritual world.

Rumble!!!

Brilliant light flares, a frenzy storm swept through the spiritual world.

Screech——!

The three "Flagellated Worms" issued a pained cry for the first time.

With the infinite energy supply from the [Magnetic Ore], the [Gem River] clearly gained the upper hand. After a straightforward frontal assault, the extraordinary spiritual light on the three "Flagellated Worms" dimmed significantly.

Gradually probing their limits, Olivia held back no longer.

Buzz——!

Raising eight pure white tentacles, amidst the surging blue light, eight sharp and unparalleled electric longswords slowly extended, each 39 meters long.

The eight tentacles formed a dazzling wheel of light before her, reaching the severely injured "Flagellated Worms" in an instant.

Chopping down at them head-on.

[Electromagnetic Gun Sword: Eight Sword Style!]

Swish! Swish! Swish!...

Without even enough time to react, the three "Flagellated Worms," once so imposing, were torn into eight pieces by the overwhelming sword storm!

"Phew! Disengage form!"

With a light breath, Olivia withdrew her consciousness, reverting the [Gem River] back to its ship mode.

Beside the battleship, a cloud of azure mist surged, as Aiven opened the [Witchcraft Garden] to collect the fragments sufficient to reassemble a complete "Flagellated Worm."

Of course, he didn't forget to toss a stone sphere engraved with "I came, I witnessed! Inscribed: Herag Star!" into space via the transfer cabin.

Providing it with an initial tangential velocity reaching the first cosmic speed, allowing the stone sphere to orbit the planet in perpetual flight, becoming an eternal landmark in space.

The next moment.

The sharp-sensed wizards present felt an indescribable, elusive, yet intensely coveted essence by their inner spiritual cravings, rushing towards them.

As the leading figure, Aiven felt it most strongly; the [World's Favor] acquired this time was almost seven or eight times more than the total amount from opening the "World Bridge."

Besides its use in research or enhancing strength, the most important gain was the protection from "World Consciousness," allowing for more freedom.

As long as the [World's Favor] is not exhausted, no one can kill me!

This was merely from witnessing and naming a planet.

If he could construct a stable connection between heaven and earth in the future, even the resources needed before the [Truth Embodiment] wouldn't be a concern anymore, slurp~

Then...

Standing on the bridge of the [Gem River], Aiven scrutinized a sealed piece of "Flagellated Worm" tissue in his hand.

Activating observational vision, it was easy to find that the gelatinous skin contained a large number of plant cell organelles.

According to Jacob's "Life Tree Diagram" classification, they belonged to the protozoan kingdom.

They could be categorized as both plants and animals because they contained a chlorophyll-like substance that allowed them to directly absorb sunlight, converting it into energy they needed.

Overall, they could be identified as a combination of energy, spirit, and primitive biological cells.

Similar to the semi-mechanical, semi-organic creatures created by the author of "Transcending Race and Life and Death: Life Artist's Pink Book," but employing completely different techniques.

"Isn't this thing essentially a biological weapon from an ancient civilization? Moreover..."

Aiven's expression gradually turned serious as he flipped his hand, retrieving a fist-sized "walnut kernel" with intricate ravines on its surface from the [Witchcraft Garden].

This was the control core of the "Flagellated Worm."

Engraved with a line of cryptic spiritual text: Ark Plan·Purifier·No. 9527.

"Did ancient civilizations reach such heights in technology? Ark Plan? Purifier? Strange biological modulation technology.

And the deployment of military power in space shouldn't be within the capability of the Zongderilic Civilization."

Aiven suddenly turned to look into the dark outer space.

With the annihilation of the three "Flagellated Worms" by the [Gem River], it seemed to trigger some ominous change, with an inexplicable sense of crisis intensifying.

Sitting beside him, Milan was the first to react.

Having advanced to a Tier 3 Grand Wizard, his title within the "Prophetic School" elevated from "Prophet" to "Astrologer," his abilities were now of a whole different caliber.

Spiritual light flickering in his eyes, his expression changed dramatically the next moment, urgently calling to Aiven beside him:

"An irresistible danger is approaching, we must return to the atmosphere immediately!"

Aiven always placed great trust in Milan's judgment, and ordered without hesitation:

"Hesi, retreat!"

Whoosh!

As the [Gem River] moved its eight tentacles, it darted back into the ionosphere as if fleeing.

In the deep space direction away from the planet.

Clusters of green dots began lighting up, one, two... ten... a thousand... looking like countless "Flagellated Worms," no, "Purifiers" gradually awakening from the darkness.

Buzz....

Waves of psychic scans swept everywhere, yet found nothing.

After a long while, they gradually returned to silence.