I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield - Chapter 511 - 416: Terror Storm, Desperation, Return of the Solitary Stone (Triple Combo)

Chapter 511: Chapter 416: Terror Storm, Desperation, Return of the Solitary Stone (Triple Combo)

The black Shadow Energy enveloped his body, and his physique swelled rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye. In just a second, he transformed into a Shadow Bear about five meters tall—under the thick fur was a rock-hard horny layer, sharp claws and fangs glistening with cold light, increasing physical Defense Power by another 60%, and raising the Life Value cap by 40%.

Qin Tian used his enormous bear body to firmly protect Dongfang Mingyue in front of his chest, the broad chest like a solid barrier, completely isolating her from the terrifying storm outside.

“Riiip—!”

The chaotic space currents sliced through the fur and horny layer of the Shadow Bear like countless invisible blades, the wounds deep enough to expose the bone spreading over the body surface, blood gushing like a fountain, instantly dyeing the fur in front red.

The chaotic Energy of the Subspace drilled into the body through the wounds, wreaking havoc in the meridians like scorching magma, the viscera seemed to be turned into a mess, the excruciating pain causing Qin Tian to emit a low growl, but a trace of clarity remained in his bear eyes—he must not fall, once he falls, the two of them will die within the storm, and their bodies will be gone.

“Qin Tian!” Dongfang Mingyue was protected within the warm bear body, watching the bloody scene in front of her, tears instantly welling up.

She stretched out her trembling hand, her palm glowing with dense Qingmu Spirit Light, continuously injecting pure Life Energy into Qin Tian’s body, trying to heal his wounds.

But the Power of Qingmu just touched the wound when it was devoured by Subspace Energy, only barely slowing the deterioration of the injuries.

At this moment, the green vine bracelet on Qin Tian’s wrist suddenly radiated light, Jie La, who had been dormant for a long time, awakened, and a more vast Natural Energy surged out, converging with the Power of Qingmu, like streams merging into a river, together pouring into Qin Tian’s body.

With the support of both energies, Qin Tian’s breath slightly stabilized, but the ravages of the storm continued.

The flesh on his body surface was continually worn away by the chaotic currents, soon exposing the gleaming white bones; the internal organs corroded as if soaked in acid, rapidly deteriorating, breath dropping rapidly, nearing the limit.

Just as Qin Tian’s consciousness was about to blur, the dormant Immortal Sacred Body within him suddenly erupted—this was the passive effect of [Immortal・Transcendence]: when Life Value drops below 20%, it automatically triggers “Immortal Revival.”

Blinding Golden Light burst from his body, the damaged flesh regenerated at an astonishing speed, bones again covered by muscle, corroded internal organs restored to perfect condition, Life Value and Spiritual Energy instantly refilled by 70%!

But the power of the Subspace storm far exceeded expectations, the newly restored flesh torn apart again by the chaotic currents in the next second, bones exposed, Life Value plummeting again.

Yet “Immortal Revival” was like an indestructible flame, repeatedly pulling him back from the brink of death—flesh worn away, restored, worn away again, restored again.

In this cycle of life and death, another ability of the Immortal Sacred Body [Eternal Tribulation] quietly took effect: each time suffers damage exceeding 50% of its own Life Value, the body will automatically absorb the original Energy within the damage, permanently increasing Defense Power by 1% and Attack Power by 1%, with no upper limit!

Qin Tian’s Defense Power kept climbing in the series of severe injuries and recoveries, from barely resisting at first, to later withstanding more prolonged impacts of the chaotic currents.

But he knew well, [Immortal・Transcendence]’s “Immortal Revival” can only be triggered ten times in a short period, once the count is exhausted, he will have no chance to turn the tide.

Soon, the glow of the tenth “Immortal Revival” dissipated, Qin Tian’s Life Value plummeted again, the bones on the body surface already showing cracks, internal organs completely decayed, breath weakened to as faint as a candle in the wind.

He was not afraid of death—with the Immortal Sacred Body, even after death, he could still be reborn.

But he did not want to watch Dongfang Mingyue die, protecting Dongfang Mingyue was his duty, more importantly, in the time they spent together, some things happened between them, making him long regard the other as a recognized friend, even developing a touch of emotion he himself had not noticed.

“Cough…” Qin Tian coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood, his bear body trembling slightly, yet still desperately shielding Dongfang Mingyue in his embrace.

Blood flowed down his body, dyeing Dongfang Mingyue’s clothes red, also coloring her cheeks.

Dongfang Mingyue sensed the gradually chilling bear body in her embrace, felt the increasingly violent Energy around her, perhaps foreseeing the end, her heart suddenly became peaceful.

She reached out her hand, gently hugged Qin Tian’s body, laid her face on his broad chest, closed her eyes, her voice soft yet clear: “Qin Tian, thank you.”

No fear, no complaints, just a simple thank you, as if bidding farewell, as if recounting the warmth amidst this despair.

Qin Tian could clearly feel the collapse of his body—the cracks in the bones continued to spread, the remaining flesh swayed in the storm like a dying candle, even his consciousness began to blur.

He bowed his head to look at the closed-eyed Dongfang Mingyue in his embrace, his heart full of powerlessness.

Faced with this world-ending Subspace storm, his Overlord Body, Demon Pattern armor, even the ten revivals of the Immortal Sacred Body, appeared so insignificant.

“I’m sorry…” he opened his mouth with difficulty, his voice so weak it was almost inaudible.

He had fought with all his might, yet still couldn’t protect her.

The darkness in front of him grew thicker, Dongfang Mingyue’s last gentle words echoed as a fading echo.

Just as his consciousness was about to completely sink, when even his fingers were about to release, a warm sensation suddenly came from his chest.

It was the obsidian necklace worn around his neck.

Since the battle in the Demon Suppression Abyss, the stone sealing the spatial channel had been dormant.