Meteor Fall Master in the 'Starry Abyss'
Chapter 702 - 313. Offer Echo to the Beautiful Starry Abyss

Chapter 702: 313. Offer Echo to the Beautiful Starry Abyss

The sky resounded with a sharp whistle, a blinding crimson streaked downward, appearing to the inhabitants of the Grave Star Cluster like a cosmic wound, bleeding ominously.

"Unknown celestial object approaching at high speed, activate the megastructure interception system!"

Boom boom boom!

The defense system of the Grave Star Cluster immediately detected the anomaly, deploying a large number of mecha troops into space for final interception. Surrounding defense satellites activated accelerators, speeding toward Li Aozi.

Generally, planetary defense systems are a demonstration of an interstellar civilization’s defense capabilities. But in this case, it did not apply to the megastructure of the Dome.

The Dome was not a planet. It lacked a strong planetary magnetic field to resist solar winds, and had no atmosphere to shield against radiation. It solely relied on external armor. Without an internal gravity generator, prolonged residency would result in severe skeletal disorders.

Particularly for a crime-ridden metropolis like the Grave Star Cluster or space nomads, order relied entirely on self-discipline. There was no unified government; gangs and warlords held fragments of control. In the face of external catastrophes, there was no coordinated response.

In reaction to the fiery descending crimson object, only the interested warlord Atalay responded. He hurriedly dispatched mecha troops, organized his air defense forces to counterattack, ion cannons fired continuously, and the mechanics scrambled to calculate trajectory curves.

At first, they thought this was just a routine disaster.

Until the blazing crimson trajectory tore open the sky, smashing through blocking artificial meteors. The mecha troops had not even approached when the shockwaves from shattered wine glasses dispersed them.

"Holy shit! What the hell is that?!"

"Wasn’t it supposed to be a falling asteroid? If that’s a meteoroid, the speed is way exaggerated!"

"Quick, start close-range interception, launch hypervelocity missiles!"

Accelerating unabated, the crimson object alternated between two and three dimensions, releasing rings that encircled the ground below.

"...Where are the Leoz people?" Alia scanned her surroundings.

"How should I know?"

Dugen snapped:

"That guy’s mobility is insane; I can’t keep up with him."

The two exchanged glances.

"I have a bad feeling about this," she said.

Dugen shrugged, "What a coincidence, so do I."

The next moment, they sprinted toward the club’s entrance.

Nariya realized the danger too, placing a hand on the Gambler’s shoulder and shouted to the crowd:

"Something’s wrong, disperse!"

The club-goers, sensing the danger, rushed outside. As some stepped out, half their bodies instantly vanished, evenly spread across the ground.

"Damn, it’s a dimensional barrier!"

Those who followed broke out in goosebumps. At that moment, a piercing whistle tore through the sky, causing those who had escaped to instinctively look up. Rings descended, binding the nightclub in layers.

Slam.

The Gambler Dunzton emerged from a corner, opening his chest. Nariya jumped out as she hit the ground, seeing the crimson trajectory fall from the sky.

Her mind blanked, and she could only mutter:

"—It’s over."

Boom!!!!

A grand and solemn crimson burst like celebratory fireworks, exploding on the ground with an earth-shaking roar, rippling through the entire megastructure. Even those on the other side of the planet felt their bones soften and their eardrums bleed.

Following this, crimson blood carrying Li Aozi’s gene information flowed like a flood, spreading on the ground. With the dissemination of the blood, a supreme aura overwhelmed the land.

Even from space, one could see the structure of the Grave Star Cluster tremble, emitting mournful, painful sounds from its metallic framework.

The megastructure had no planetary will; this only signaled mechanical fatigue.

On the ground, everyone prostrated, blood flood pounding, explosion impacts wiping out countless people in an instant, their screams of pain and despair merged into the reverberations, echoing into the cosmos!

Union Group · Velazquez Security Co., Ltd. Home Planet · Velazquez Neon

"Thank you for choosing Velazquez Security. I assure you, within the Layer Abyss, we are the most professional—"

Andrew Velazquez warmly received a client, securing a huge contract, propelling the company’s business.

Buzz—

Suddenly, a loud buzz swept across the planet. Andrew’s smile froze as he pressed his earpiece for a report.

"Please... wait a moment."

Turning away, he whispered:

"What’s going on? What? The operation failed? It was Leoz? Where are you..."

As the explanation continued, Andrew’s expression grew more frustrated.

Finally, he could listen no more, flinging his earpiece to the ground!

Thud!

Documents meant for the Presidential Palace fell. As Leoz’s assistant bent to pick them up, she paused:

"Hmm?"

She looked up, revealing golden vertical pupils:

"This is Leoz’s echo..."

"Secretary Dialan. So, you’re here."

Just as Dialan was lost in thought, a defense official approached, skipping the salute:

"Come quickly, Lord Leoz has sent a signal, it’s time for action."

"Hmm, I heard it too."

Dialan nodded, glancing back at the azure deep sky: numerous ships launched through electromagnetic catapults, rushing toward the Starry Abyss.

"Five years ago, Leoz single-handedly turned the tide, saving Baizhu Star and driving out Society."

Dialan murmured:

"Five years later, how much stronger are you now?"

Thump—

Red Pupil System, small planetary belt, the sound from hundreds of light-seconds away reverberated here. The spectacle caught many players’ attention.

Everyone stopped their tasks, discussing the sound. Only a humble miner continued his labor.

"...Li Aozi is stronger than before."

Caramel Snail glanced towards the echo’s direction.

After some time to calm down, he was no longer confused and lost.

No matter what, Li Aozi had helped him a lot. Once he paid back the favor, he would leave to find the path to Submergence Starry Abyss.

"After this, I will never rely on you again, Li Aozi."

He thought, pressing the pneumatic hoe into the meteorite surface.

Squish—

Glina Swirl took a juicy bite of a planet, closing her eyes slightly and listening to the cosmic reverberations.

"Such a rare pathway, Volgan."

She smiled lazily, summoning her Dragonite butler, propping her chin with one hand:

"What do you think?"

"This seems to be a development of gravitational waves, transmitting arcane energy’s permission data via gravity waves. In computing terms, it’s like using a certificate intended for a single terminal across the entire local area network. The more users connect, the stronger the access grants."

Volgan pondered before adding:

"But this capability has two fatal flaws."

"First, it ignores that the universe itself is not an ideal medium for information transmission. Vacuum is not empty. Continuous data transmission will inevitably cause loss, so it cannot achieve ’striking a bull across the mountain’ effect, only working well within ship combat ranges."

"Second, this ability is nearly useless for individual units. It neither amplifies arcane energy’s power nor encrypts the information. Thus, interception, tampering, or blocking becomes easy once you understand its essence."

"Fair enough."

Glina crossed her legs, her cherry lips parting:

"But my question isn’t about the pathway."

"Do you mean... Leoz?"

"I’ve sent invitations for a long time, but he still hasn’t come."

Glina Swirl, slightly displeased:

"Either he’s unknowing or ignorant of my name."

"I believe it’s the latter." Volgan replied respectfully: "No one can resist your charm, after all, you are the most mysterious miracle, the burning beauty, the eternal jewel of the six-layered stars..."

Glina, propping her chin, letting Volgan’s praises slide by:

"...The sole true choice of the Dragon Race leadership, the primordial life, the great daughter of the Radiant Dragon—Glina Swirl."

"Volgan, I want something."

Glina suddenly said.

Volgan promptly offered praise:

"You are the world’s only Dragon Princess; anything you desire is right."

"Is that so?" Glina stood, expectation flashing in her eyes: "I want freedom."

"Of course, that’s no problem—What did you say?"

"I’ve had enough, being confined in the collection hall, running day after day as a canary for people to view."

Glina waved her hand, a light scarf appearing around her shoulders:

"Now, I want to find that cute little Leoz."

"...You should know, I cannot defy His will, right?" Volgan said awkwardly.

"Him? Redd Gold isn’t your master, I am."

Glina glanced at him:

"Besides, that old woman hasn’t spoken for centuries."

"She might have died on the path to eternity."

"Isn’t that inappropriate? She is your..."

"What I want, no one can refuse."

Glina coldly said:

"I am the Soul of Plunder, the Greedy Speaker, the Gem Dragon King Redd Gold’s daughter—Glina Swirl!"

"I’ve never missed a treasure. Whatever I want, I will get. No one can stop me."

Butler Volgan opened his mouth, reluctantly:

"If you must go, I can’t stop you, but the exhibit is still on..."

"Handle it yourself, it’s all commoners anyway, just put on a show."

Glina Swirl stretched, eyes gleaming with excitement:

"Now, the wondrous adventure of Glina begins!"

"Leoz, I’m coming for you!"