Chapter 174: The Descent
The atmospheric creature’s illusory body, whether due to its structure or electromagnetic field, demonstrated strength far exceeding expectations. The Spore Capsule Meteor, launched at low speed within the Genesis System, measured three meters long and weighed over two tons. With velocity factored in, its effective mass was immense.
Yet the atmospheric creature had, through successive tugs, significantly reduced its speed. Though its body incurred damage, its feat was nothing short of astonishing.
During its fifth attack, its lightning-laden tendrils quickly ensnared the Spore Capsule Meteor. The creature momentarily halted, briefly suspending the capsule mid-air.
This attack exhausted the momentum the creature had built, leaving it under the sole influence of A7B5’s gravity. While several tendrils snapped, the creature maintained its grip, aided by more tendrils latching on. The capsule’s descent was entirely arrested, and under the creature’s pull, it began to ascend.
Meanwhile, in the Swarm Network, Luo Wen and the intelligent entities concluded their discussion. Under Luo Wen’s command, the capsule’s propulsion system activated.
The system rapidly generated hydrogen and oxygen, releasing them in a partially reacted state, along with significant heat, through its exhaust vents. The partially combusted gases continued to ignite as they exited the capsule, creating powerful external explosions.
The capsule, covered in exhaust vents, erupted into a fireball as explosions simultaneously detonated around its surface.
The explosions scorched and buffeted the atmospheric creature’s tendrils. While its tendrils had repeatedly snapped during prior assaults, the sudden intensity of the light and sound startled it. It swiftly retracted its tendrils, even propelling its body upward to distance itself from the capsule.
Seizing the opportunity, the Spore Capsule redirected all combusting gases to its rear vents, using the thrust in conjunction with gravity to accelerate its descent.