The shockwave, carrying terrifying energy, swept through almost silently, and the extreme glare instantly swallowed everything.
The sturdy load-bearing columns snapped like rotten wood, piece by piece, and the magnificent Insect God's Palace was torn apart by the destructive energy, instantly reduced to a smoking ruin!
Inside the main hall, the Armored Gorilla's electronic eye data streams refreshed wildly. The terrifying readings of the energy impact caused his core chip to completely crash the moment the destructive light flared, his thoughts frozen by the fear stemming from his life's instinct.
Just as the destructive energy was about to annihilate him, a layer of light cyan flowing light appeared out of thin air, transforming into an indestructible translucent barrier, enveloping the entire Insect God's Palace along with him.
The rock-solid Psychokinesis barrier completely blocked the terrifying energy impact. The extreme contrast, so close at hand, made the Armored Gorilla clearly realize that his life and death were entirely at his boss's whim.
Boom—!!!
As if delayed by several seconds, the deafening explosion finally arrived, reverberating throughout the entire underground space.
Countless invisible cyan ripples seeped like a spiderweb into the cracks of every brick and stone, forcibly maintaining the building's framework, which prevented the entire Insect God's Palace from completely collapsing and accidentally burying its master alive.
As the pervasive smoke and dust slowly dissipated, a doomsday-like scene emerged.
In the center of the ruins was a glazed-like deep pit, dozens of meters in diameter, with the rocks at the bottom still emitting scorching residual heat.
A gaunt, hideous, pitch-black figure stood silently, with half of a charred, unrecognizable bird-man corpse lying at his feet. His unblemished carapace formed a strong visual contrast with the surrounding destructive scene.
[Killed Dragon-level Monster 'Reincarnated Phoenix Man', gained Source Points × 49782!]
With nearly fifty thousand Source Points credited, Han Sen felt every cell in his body groan comfortably.
It was a pity that Phoenix Man, this low-end version of the immortal bird, couldn't truly resurrect infinitely.
If he resurrected too many times, he would shrivel into a chicken-level disaster that couldn't recover, where any mischievous child could chase him down and stomp him to death.
Otherwise, wouldn't it be wonderful to catch him and farm Source Points every now and then!
(The Reincarnated Phoenix Man lying dead on the ground: I might not be human, but you are truly a dog!!!)
A moment later, a wisp of golden flame quietly ignited on the charred remains in the ruins.
Immediately after, the light intensified greatly!
The dazzling light of resurrection transformed into a sky-piercing pillar of light, illuminating the dim ruins as if it were a divine realm.
Within the light, a brand new figure slowly emerged.
He wore golden feathered battle armor made of pure energy, every inch of his body's outline spewing out hot halos like solar flares. His magnificent golden four wings gently flapped behind him, stirring up rolling heatwaves with golden ripples!
He raised his hands covered in golden armguards, feeling the terrifying power within him that seemed capable of easily tearing the earth apart. An unprecedented strength filled his soul!
"Power! This is... unparalleled power! Hahahaha... I'm invincible!"
The Reincarnated Phoenix Man laughed wildly, his voice filled with the confidence and arrogance of his rebirth.
But the next second, his laughter stopped abruptly, turning into gnashing, monstrous hatred, his golden eyes locked onto the black figure in the deep pit.
"Bug God! Damn fellow—!!"
"Thanks to you! I've prematurely grasped this invincible power! But... this wasn't my plan! My second life, ahhh—!"
"I'll kill hi..."
"Yare yare daze... Who do you want to kill?"
The familiar, nightmarish demonic whisper sounded in his ear again.
The familiar demonic whisper echoed in the Reincarnated Phoenix Man's ear, and at the same time, the chillingly cold metallic touch once again caressed the nape of his neck of destiny!
The bird-man's golden body, which had just expanded, stiffened, the golden flames in his eyes instantly solidified, and a chill shot straight to his crown!
Even though his power had increased by countless times compared to before, he still had no perception of the sudden arrival of the danger behind him!
Furthermore, he was utterly unable to break free from the opponent's casual restraint!
The Reincarnated Phoenix Man's golden pupils suddenly contracted, his mind in turmoil!
—How is this possible?! I'm already the strongest Dragon-level Monster! Although I have the fatal weakness of my power source being entirely in the costume, why... why didn't Bug God exploit my weakness, but instead completely overwhelm me in terms of power and speed?!
"...Impossible!! Absolutely impossible!!!"
After two consecutive reincarnations, this guy's strength finally reached the Dragon-level, and he was a relatively powerful existence among Dragon-level Monsters.
Only then did his panel abilities meet Han Sen's requirements, and several fully unlocked abilities were instantly copied.
[Successfully copied SSR-level abilities: 'Phoenix Reincarnation' Lv1, 'Phoenix Fire' Lv1, 'Light of New King's Awakening' Lv1]
[Current ability slots occupied: 16/20.]
['Phoenix Reincarnation (SSR)': Activates the Dull Bird's immortal power through death, achieving form evolution. Each reincarnation significantly boosts strength and changes form according to combat needs — 'Solar Flare Mode', 'Godspeed Mode', 'Adamant Mode', 'Freezing Mode'.]
['Phoenix Fire (SSR)': Immune to fire damage. Controls destructive high-temperature and spiritual-power-attributed sacred flames. Can create ultra-high temperature 'Hot Wind', launch 'Phoenix Flare' fireballs, incinerating everything and purifying all things.]
['Light of New King's Awakening (SSR)': Releases resurrection light that transcends life and death, resurrecting deceased Monsters. Requires the corpse to be largely intact and converts them into 'Undead Warriors' controlled by the King. Undead Warriors with stronger wills have a chance to break free from mental control.]
"Nothing is impossible."
Han Sen held the nape of the Reincarnated Phoenix Man's neck of destiny with one hand, while gently patting his shoulder: "Now, anything you'd like to say, Phoenix Man?"
At this moment, the Reincarnated Phoenix Man finally calmed down, realizing that this Bug God, who only exuded a Demon-level aura, was far from as simple as he appeared on the surface!
How could an existence capable of instantly killing Demon-level, and even easily suppressing Dragon-level, be an ordinary Demon-level Monster?
This was an ultimate hidden schemer, even more hidden than himself!!
Having figured this out, the Reincarnated Phoenix Man's killing intent and rage receded like a tide, and even his eyes cleared up considerably.
"Thank you for your guidance, Lord Bug God. I am willing to join your 'Costumed Monster Friendly Mutual Aid Alliance' and go through fire and water for your cause!"
"Very good, I happen to need talent like yours here."
Upon hearing this, Han Sen satisfactorily released his sharp claws: "I knew it, Phoenix Man, you're a famous intelligent Monster in the Monster Association. You'll definitely make a wise choice."
"Heh, hehe..."
The Reincarnated Phoenix Man had unspeakable bitterness, only able to twitch his mouth and force a dry laugh, a laugh uglier than a cry.
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