World-saving Plan: The Only Savior
Chapter 383 - 267 The Trump Card

Chapter 383: Chapter 267 The Trump Card

"Star Rank, immediately carry out the instructions according to the previous plan!"

Zhang Xiaoman spoke to the wristwatch on his left hand.

On the other side, the System, after receiving the instructions, did not execute them immediately, which was rare, but instead, it voiced a question:

"Star Lord, executing this command will cause the Star Network Host to overload and lead to a collapse of the energy system within the base, as well as other unpredictable consequences. Are you sure you want to execute this command?"

Zhang Xiaoman nodded; he had already understood these potential issues before.

To his surprise, even after receiving the order, the System still did not execute it but repeated its earlier question for the second time.

"Final confirmation is required for this instruction. Do you wish to proceed?"

Zhang Xiaoman felt helpless; he didn’t expect it to be so complicated, but he nodded in agreement and continued to wait for the System’s feedback.

By then, the outcome was already clear. Indeed, his last resort was none other than the Star Network Host itself, which happened to take the form of a plant!

To put it more clearly, it was summoning the World Tree to fight.

Because its main root had always been absorbing energy underground, even capable of drawing energy directly from the core of the planet, the efficiency of this process was astonishingly high.

Even though normally, its roots could only work within the range of the protective shield, and those were the most basic roots.

If it were this main root that could extend directly to the core of the earth and absorb energy from there, it could undoubtedly reach much farther distances.

To give a clearer perspective, if one were to choose similar root system plants from those on Water Blue Star, then the vine monsters would be more like fibrous root plants, while the World Tree would be more akin to taproot plants.

Thus, Zhang Xiaoman had once asked Star Rank to take measurements, and based on its current ability, its root length could nearly extend to the entire hemisphere centered around it.

Of course, such an attack, although powerful in appearance, could not be used randomly.

Not to mention anything else, just the wear and tear it caused while being used was not something he wanted to see.

After all, this root was not meant for combat; its main function was to absorb energy. If it were redirected forcibly, it could cause some severe damage to the Host itself.

Moreover, when the World Tree launched an attack, the strong potential energy generated by its movement could even cause natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis.

This move could truly be described as causing a thousand damage to the enemy and eight hundred to oneself, which is why Zhang Xiaoman had always been reluctant to use it lightly.

"Star Rank, make sure to control precisely in the next step, try not to cause any other repercussions, reduce damage, especially avoid any friendly fire, and do not touch that building over there..."

Zhang Xiaoman’s instructions had been issued; now, all that was left was to wait.

Although it only took a dozen or so breaths in total, he felt that the time was passing incredibly slowly, occasionally reminding the System of matters to be aware of later on, both expectant and anxious in his heart.

On Rebirth Island, at the moment his command was confirmed, all energy supplies were cut off.

The entire base plunged into darkness, sending Tang Xueke and others still at work into disarray.

Fortunately, Lin Sisi was nearby at the time. Clearly aware of the current situation, she immediately spoke up to calm everyone down, assuring them there was no need to panic.

The attack used by the plant monster was very unique.

On the surface, it seemed somewhat like a Spiritual Attack, but in reality, it did not fall within the realm of the spirit, directly affecting the human body on a biological level, causing loss of coordination and self-destruction.

And Jin Bao, the dog beside them, didn’t feel any discomfort at all, as if it were targeted medicine developed by humans.

The frequency that synchronized with human heartbeats seemed to be purely aimed at the human species, and it was also the first time Zhang Xiaoman had encountered such a method of attack.

"Boom!!!"

The terrifying sound echoed in his mind, and Zhang Xiaoman felt his heart clench violently in response.

He had tried covering his ears, but it was useless.

Inside his body, the peculiar frequency released by the Monster caused his Qi-Blood to surge as if his own body had chosen to collapse, and not even the Magic Shield could take effect.

"Beep~"

At this moment, a faint sound reached him, and Zhang Xiaoman turned his head to see that the Dawn had come back to life, apparently recovering from its paralysis.

Without a second thought, he called to Jin Bao and dashed into the ship, ascending into the sky.

However, learning from his previous experience, he didn’t climb too high but maintained a relatively safe altitude upon gaining some distance.

"Star Network Host attack is ready, the main root is about to arrive, please, Star Lord, move away from the target area to avoid accidental injury."

The voice of the Star Rank came through his ears once again.

Hearing this, Zhang Xiaoman, feeling the vibrations coming from the ground, muttered to himself, "Some things... it’s time for you to pay back..."

"Rumble!!!"

As soon as he finished speaking, massive fissures suddenly cracked open in the ground, and deafening noises rose from below as if an Ancient monster buried for millions of years was about to emerge, making heaven and earth change their hue.

The Monster seemed to sense the impending crisis, as its previously coiled body slowly unfurled. Countless vines thrashed about in the air, as if searching for the thing that had frightened it.

In the temporary command camp of the Azure Dragon Army, Hu Hu and several warriors who had not fainted were also startled by the sudden upheaval.

Although their consciousness was somewhat clouded, they could still feel the terrifying fluctuations coming from below.

At this moment, a more desperate feeling arose in everyone’s hearts.

Due to the vine Monster, everyone was very sensitive to a series of factors such as underground, plants, and vibrations, subconsciously associating them with this Monster.

Could it be that there’s another Monster like it lurking underground...

A torrent of thoughts rushed through Hu Hu’s mind, feeling that the threat they were facing had intensified.

Now, it would probably take quite an effort even for headquarters to eliminate these creatures.

Then, the shaking of the ground became more and more intense. Near the central area, buildings began to sway and tilt as if they were actually experiencing an earthquake.

"Boom!!!!"

In the next instant, a loud noise erupted.

Following that, an unbelievably thick plant root shot up from beneath the ground, towering like a small hill, obscuring the sky and the sun.