Chapter 146: Unleashing the Fallen Heaven

Observing the newly unveiled skill, Yenir studied it intently.

“Fallen Heaven: SSS-Class”

“Skill Effect 1: After a brief delay, it knocks back all nearby enemies and launches them into the air. While airborne, you can lock onto any target within a one-kilometer radius. Once locked, you gain a flash effect that massively increases your descent speed, delivering a powerful area impact that guarantees a critical strike on the locked target. During lock-on, the target is immobilized, unable to escape the area.”

“Skill Effect 2: While the skill is active, you become immune to control effects and untargetable. Anyone with a willpower lower than yours cannot aim at you. During this time, you also receive a Spiritual Shield that absorbs damage equal to your current spirit energy reserves.”

“Skill Review: You bring death…”

After witnessing the breakthrough SSS-class skill, Yenir felt a surge of passion and couldn’t help but lick his lips in anticipation.

Sure enough, the skill has been enhanced based on its original attributes—now it really takes off.

A one-kilometer lock-on range? That combat distance is utterly outrageous.

And the newly added untargetability left Yenir utterly shocked. Activating this skill essentially makes you nearly invincible, especially with the formidable Spiritual Shield.

For example, with his current 2900 spirit energy, it can absorb damage from two or three skills of the same level—practically granting an extra life. Although it only lasts for the duration of the skill, it’s clearly meant to offset area damage.

Impressive. Powerful.

Satisfied, Yenir nodded as he looked at his already overflowing skill bar, deeply moved.

Before attaining the Third-Stage, his combat prowess had reached its limit—there was little room for further improvement aside from equipment enhancements, as everything else had been perfected.

But that no longer matters.

During the Third-Stage trials, equipment bonuses are stripped away, forcing one to rely solely on their own abilities. In a sense, it’s the only ‘fair’ aspect in these desperate times.

Suppressing his swirling thoughts, Yenir decided to rest and adjust his state, waiting for the Spiritual Energy Fighter formation arriving tomorrow.

………

The next morning.

Thousands of Inner City survivors gathered at a distance, curiously eyeing the Testing Plaza where a large area had been cleared.

A few thousand solemn soldiers stood on either side in defense, and at the center, a handful of Safe Zone officials and a young man could be seen.

The onlookers murmured in astonishment, whispering among themselves about what might have occurred.

Judging by the scene, it seemed the Tianfeng leadership were awaiting something.

Every so often, Xiao Hai glanced nervously up at the sky, his anxiety plainly visible.

“It must be time…”

“They’ve notified us to open up the airspace over there…”

Standing beside Xiao Hai, Yenir chuckled at his companion’s evident tension. After all, among those coming to pick him up was a high-ranking Third-Stage member—a top figure in the entire Zhenjiang Battle Zone, something even a Safe Zone commander like Xiao Hai might only see once in a lifetime.

After waiting for about seven to eight minutes, piercing shrieks from afar began to approach rapidly.

On the distant horizon, twelve silver-black specks raced toward the sky at a terrifying speed, erupting like successive thunderclaps with massive sonic booms as they neared.

On the ground, countless stunned survivors watched as a triangular formation of Spiritual Energy Fighters approached, many even momentarily weakening in their legs from shock.

“So many Fighters!?”

“Are they coming for us!? What could they possibly be planning!?”

Unlike the old Tianfeng Spiritual Energy Fighters, this formation spanned six Battle Zones and had launched from the Capital Military District. They resembled the most fearsome war machines, instilling overwhelming dread.

Fixated on the slowly decelerating formation, Xiao Hai clenched his fists and hurriedly signaled his subordinates.

“They’re here! They’re coming!”

As the distance closed, he watched in horror as each Fighter—bristling with futuristic spiritual missiles—approached, his heart pounding in his throat.

It’s no exaggeration to say that a single strike from these Fighters could reduce Tianfeng to ruins beneath his feet!

Just thinking that such high-caliber transport has come to pick up Yenir made even Xiao Hai feel a tinge of envy.

A privilege like that—one he’d likely never experience in his lifetime.

After more than a minute had passed…

A swirling gust was stirred up by the jet propulsion systems on the fighters’ undersides; soon, twelve gigantic fighters—each as large as half a building—slowly filled the entire Testing Plaza.

Everyone in and around the plaza, soldiers and survivors alike, held their breath, anxiously awaiting the arrival of those aboard the Fighters.

“Chik-ka”

The air pressure suddenly dropped.

After three rapid activations of the fighter cockpit’s curved shields, six Third-Stage Awakeners leaped out with steely expressions and strode purposefully toward Xiao Hai’s position.

Their aura was imposing; none could hide the intensity of their spiritual energy. A single display of power, mixed with a subtle killing intent, rendered the onlookers nearly breathless.

Incredible!

These Third-Stage practitioners were undoubtedly far superior to any he had seen before—no wonder they were the elite of the Capital!

Sensing the might of the newcomers, Xiao Hai’s heart skipped a beat, and he hurried forward in a respectful greeting.

“Welcome, welcome!”

“Welcome, esteemed guests to Tianfeng! You must have had a long journey—I am…”

Before Xiao Hai could fully greet them with a smile, the six Third-Stage Awakeners completely ignored him, fixating their gaze instead on Yenir, who stood quietly behind him.

They appeared to be appraising him, mixed with a subtle hint of curiosity.

At the same time, Yenir calmly met the eyes of the lead Third-Stage member with a slight nod.

Observing these stern, resolute elite Third-Stage figures, Yenir murmured to himself.

“Not bad; they’re clearly top-notch and meticulously chosen. Yet all of them seem unfamiliar, offering no recollection—I suppose they perished early during the last disaster.”

A few seconds later, the lead Third-Stage Awakener broke into a smile and strode over.

“You must be Yenir, right?”

“We’re here to pick you up for the 27th Army Air and Space Unit heading to the Capital Zone. I am Lin Rui; just call me Old Lin.”

Abandoning his previous cool demeanor, Lin Rui approached Yenir cordially, extending both hands in respectful greeting.

Seeing this, Xiao Hai awkwardly retracted his outstretched hand, a bit ‘resentful’ as he stepped back into formation.

The other Safe Zone officials watched in astonishment.

It’s a classic case of ‘comparing people is infuriating’…

These Third-Stage practitioners didn’t even acknowledge their own leader, yet when it came to Yenir, their courtesy was unmatched. The difference is simply staggering…