Wow! The item-dropping rate is really high!

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"Crack-crackle!"

Numerous electronic components shattered into a lament under this strike, and due to the internal energy flow conflicts, space-time speckles, energy disturbances, and many other factors combined, the impact of this hit was far more terrifying than the gaping wound from that punch.

[Your attack successfully crushed the opponent's core system, causing the target to fall into mechanical disarray—self-repair function temporarily damaged, shield system collapsed, requiring entry into a dedicated repair bay.]

[Your attack inflicted 354 points of comprehensive damage on the target!]

Previously, everyone's attacks were unable to cause sufficient damage, so much so that the target only revealed its true life values now—646/1000.

Compared to the previous war machine, it was directly enhanced by double.

Bai E's strike was highly damaging, but still not enough, not even able to take away half.

Fortunately, the subsequent effects were decent, with the core disarray causing the minion to crash momentarily, the most critical being that both of its core systems had been compromised.

Even mechanical power could no longer connect them.

Next, aside from the intrinsic strength of its armor alloy, its defensive capabilities were far less aberrant than initially.

This is Zero's gifted ability—Miracle.

It consolidated all possible conditions, gathered all those conditions that were almost impossible to occur simultaneously, and then applied a sufficient external force at the right moment.

With Zero's strength, it was certainly hard to shatter the armor of high-defense enemies, but as long as Bai E's response was quick enough, they could launch a burst attack somewhat like a combination move.

"Maintain your fighting strength and avoid further injuries; it can no longer outlast us," Bai E encouraged.

Like a cornered beast still fighting, the opponent, having lost core functions, would be more "impatient" than themselves, if these original intelligent machines possessed such emotional modules.

Be wary of the opponent's retaliatory outburst, as an injured beast is even more dangerous.

Because they have nothing left to lose.

"Buzz!" A dangerous red glow emanated from the minion's crystal-like eyes, and although void of expression, everyone felt a piercing murderous intent.

But everyone knew it was because the enemy had truly sensed danger.
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"Another arrow!" Morale in the allied forces soared, and Rose watched Bai E intently, full of anticipation.

["Lucky Strike" charge +2.]

"Zero?" Bai E turned to look at Zero, who stood beside him, cradling his gun.

But met only a pair of eyes covered in blood.

Zero, having tried to use his ability to its fullest for the first time, also suffered the massive backlash of this terrifying talent and was clearly unable to repeat it right away.

Bai E diverted his gaze, making no demand.

He simply bent his bow and nocked another arrow to its maximum draw.

At this very moment, the minion, having locked onto Bai E as its primary threat, moved in a flash, and its aesthetically pleasing alloy fist aimed a blow at Bai E's face.

With no energy being spent on shield systems and repair systems, the minion's offensive became notably more exaggerated.

Rose and the white-furred warrior struggled valiantly to intercept, but couldn't halt it even by half a step.

Bai E watched the incoming fist intently, stepping back early as anticipated, his eyes free from any panic.

His "Extreme Sensory Sharpness" awakened from the injection of Gene Optimization Solution and "Fury Surge" obtained from the Blood God greatly amplified his insight and reflexes, allowing him even the surplus to observe the entire situation on the battleground—

As the minion's silhouette intersected with that of the white-furred team captain, Bai E caught a pair of eyes filled with apology.

Apology?

Why apology?

Why did I ascertain that as an apology?

Is it... a hint from Spiritual Energy?

Is the opponent about to do something regrettable to me?

Bai E narrowed his eyes, and as the long arrow left his hand, he slipped and fell to the ground.

"Huff! Huff!"

Bai E sat collapsed on the ground, gasping for air.

Sweat deliberately exuded from his forehead, dropping in large beads, his acting utterly convincing.

[Your attack inflicted 332 points of comprehensive damage on the target!]

The damage had little variability, just missing the "special effect" bonus from Zero.

And Bai E, who achieved such a terrifying output, rightfully bore immense pressure, lying half on the ground, seemingly at the brink of weakness.

"Thwack!" The arrow pierced the minion's body, and Rose, who was closely following it, also landed a kick on the minion's thigh, causing it to stagger involuntarily.

"Are you alright?" Rose, who had forced back the minion, flashed over to Bai E and extended a hand to help him retreat, her concern genuine and heartfelt.

"I've got this!" The white-furred warrior stood out, positioning himself between Bai E and the minion.

He blocked their line of sight and also the faint blue light flickering on the minion's metallic arm...

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