As Su Xi's voice faded, a series of screams erupted from the surrounding crowd. The cacophony, rising and falling, was remarkably unpleasant.
At this moment, the most important thing was to resolve the immediate threat. Everything else was secondary.
After the others took action, the soldiers were completely unable to retaliate. They were reduced to dust, scattering across the ground, lifeless.
"What in the world are these people?" Li Ping asked Su Xi, brushing dust from his hands.
He had seen many people, but none from any planet he knew behaved so strangely.
At the same time, he found it difficult to accept why these individuals used such peculiar tools. These bizarre devices severely hampered their actions.
Fortunately, they themselves possessed considerable strength; otherwise, encountering such opponents could have been truly troublesome.
Su Xi, looking at Li Ping, had no intention of hiding anything. She explained, "Actually, this world isn't the only Great Xuan Empire. There are many more planets like the Great Xuan Empire."
"Different planets have different cultivation methods. The cultivation methods like those of the Great Xuan Empire are not common. After all, not all planets have spiritual energy. Planets without spiritual energy, therefore, seek other ways to enhance their power."
"These people are clearly from another planet, and judging by their technological means, they are not easy to deal with. It's even possible that their strength might be more formidable."
Li Ping frowned upon hearing Su Xi's words. *Not easy to deal with?*
He felt they hadn't exerted much effort in dealing with these people, finding it easier than confronting others.
Su Xi felt a pang of exasperation upon hearing Li Ping.
If it weren't for the unique constitution of Li Ping and his companions, which rendered them immune to these weapons, what would happen if someone else faced them?
Would it be so effortless?
Su Xi looked at Li Ping and chose to remain silent.
She simply watched Li Ping boast.
After all, in this new world, he likely wouldn't face divine retribution.
Li Ping soon realized that his easy victory might not be due to his own immense power, but rather his inherent nature.
Once he understood this, he stopped talking.
Just as Su Xi and the others were discussing these matters, a sudden whistling sound pierced their ears.
The sound was rapid and urgent, carrying a destructive intensity that created a palpable vibration.
Su Xi and the others, after a brief moment of bewilderment, were quickly overcome by fear.
Damn it.
It was a spatial rift storm, and an incredibly powerful one at that.
A single spatial rift was already difficult to handle. But now, a whole storm of them? How could they possibly deal with that?
This wasn't a test; it was a direct threat to their lives.
Originally, these spatial rifts only appeared in unstable areas, and they were in the safest place.
But now that these rifts had spread here, it must be related to the recent spatial collapse. The instability was causing this situation.
No matter how powerful their cultivation, if they were drawn into a spatial rift, they would face utter destruction.
They did not possess the ability to survive such a fate.
Facing the rapidly approaching spatial rifts, Su Xi and the others felt a surge of intense anxiety.
Was this like gods fighting, and mortals caught in the crossfire?
They were mere passersby, yet now they were suffering collateral damage.
If possible, they would have voiced their opinions.
Despite their helplessness, they knew that complaining was futile. The most urgent task was to escape this place.
"Let's run!"
Su Xi and the others urged each other on, then began to sprint forward.
Only by quickly leaving this place could they find safety.
Otherwise, no matter where they went, they would be trapped.
However, Su Xi and the others' emotions soon became complicated.
The current situation clearly indicated they were in grave danger.
Despite their all-out effort, the spatial rifts behind them relentlessly pursued, making escape impossible.
???
Why were these things constantly following them?
Was it love, or a reluctance to part?
Su Xi's mind raced, trying to understand what was happening.
After all, she had devised solutions, yet they still couldn't escape.
This brief struggle had already drained her strength.
The spatial rifts behind them spread with alarming speed, engulfing everything within the storm. If they didn't escape quickly, there was no possibility of evasion, and only eternal damnation awaited them.
Furthermore, once consumed by the spatial storm, there would be no chance for their souls to escape. Their fate would be eternal annihilation.
Cultivation was fundamentally about pursuing immortality; they could not simply perish like this.
Therefore, for their safety, it was crucial to understand what these pursuing entities were, rather than blindly fleeing.
Evasion would not solve the problem; instead, it would exacerbate it.
"No need to run anymore." After observing for a while, Su Xi informed the others.
Hearing Su Xi, the others looked at her as if she were an idiot, their faces etched with astonishment.
Not running? Were they supposed to give up?
Li Ping, while still running, couldn't help but advise, "We only have one life; there's no need to give up so easily."
"These spatial rifts are formidable, but with effort, we still have a chance to escape."
"Perhaps at some point, these spatial rifts will disappear, and no one will know we encountered trouble."
Elder Gui nodded in deep agreement, fully supporting this decision.
It was not yet time to give up.
Su Xi knew that the two had misunderstood her, and she found it both amusing and frustrating.
They were courting death, but she had no intention of dying.
Besides, as an independent and self-reliant individual, did she look like someone seeking death?
Could they be a bit more reasonable?
Everything that had just happened was merely a misunderstanding stemming from their lack of understanding of her.
While these spatial rifts were similar to those they were familiar with, they also possessed unique characteristics.
Su Xi had discovered through the supercomputer that these spatial rifts, once they appeared, would soon dissipate.
Their duration was brief, and they couldn't spread for long. Moreover, where these spatial rifts appeared, nothing else would emerge simultaneously.
This meant that if they could withstand one spatial rift, they would have a chance to survive and a high probability of not being pursued further.
The others listened to Su Xi's explanation, their faces filled with shock.
They had never heard of such a daring idea. Were these thoughts even humanly possible?
However, looking at the rapidly approaching spatial rifts, they knew they had no choice at this moment.
Only by focusing intently could they hope to survive.
Therefore, they could only choose to trust Su Xi.
After all, her decisions had not been wrong in the past.
With the support of the group, Su Xi stated, "When I give the signal, everyone must unleash all their magic power without reservation. Otherwise, we will truly be in danger."
Everyone understood that individually, none of them could contend with these descending spatial storms.
Upon hearing Su Xi's plan, they all nodded, indicating their understanding.
If Su Xi needed them, they would act without hesitation.
Su Xi quickly set up the formation. Just then, the spatial rifts arrived, their descent aimed precisely at their location.
Under normal circumstances, they would have been doomed by now.
Noticing the spatial rifts appearing above them, Su Xi shouted, "Now! Everyone, push together!"
Hearing Su Xi's reminder, everyone quickly channeled their entire strength into Su Xi's formation.
This was their only chance for survival, and they couldn't afford to miss it.
Without sufficient power, escaping this predicament would be incredibly difficult.
To survive, they had to exert their utmost effort.
With this thought, the surrounding energy surged, flowing into the formation.
As this power increased, a cascade of starlight appeared above them, colliding with the spatial rifts descending from the sky. With the appearance of this starlight, everyone felt a tingling sensation throughout their bodies.
It was like an electric shock, exquisitely strange.
Then, the tingling sensation intensified, followed by a crushing pain in their chests, making each of them feel a sweetness in their throats, as if they were about to vomit blood.
However, they all knew they had to persevere. Otherwise, they wouldn't last.
If no one could endure this, they wouldn't make it.
Just as they were on the verge of breaking, the spatial rifts began to recede bit by bit.
"Huuuuh~"
Everyone let out a sigh of relief. Those who remained felt a profound sense of having narrowly escaped death.
With this feeling, Su Xi also exhaled a long breath.
She knew she had survived, and it seemed she had done so quite comfortably.
"Let's go!"
Although she had observed that spatial rifts didn't appear in the same location simultaneously, that was merely her observation. She was uncertain about the ultimate outcome.
To ensure their safety, they could not remain in place and wait for death.
If the spatial rifts returned, they would truly be finished.
Su Xi looked at the scene before her, suddenly feeling a loss of motivation.
It seemed she had lost her objective.
The surrounding space was shattered, and the person she sought was nowhere to be found.
"Where did True Master Tiangang go?" Elder Gui asked, his face bewildered.
In this situation, what should he do?