The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 799: Chapter 799: Working Together

The sudden counterattack from the Viper Worm, and the fact that it targeted Ji You who was hiding in the distance instead of Old Chen and Baby Face, took all three people by surprise.

The Viper Worm seemed to have made up its mind to bite off a chunk of flesh and was almost willing to self-harm greatly to inflict severe damage on its enemy. It initially let Baby Face and Old Chen’s attacks land on it, and then it dashed forward fiercely. In the blink of an eye, it was behind Ji You, opening its mouth—

Beneath its massive jaw was a dark and bottomless throat, ready to swallow Ji You whole, Mecha and all.

At the moment of crisis, Baby Face piloted his Mecha to rush over, lifting his foot and kicking at the Viper Worm.

Bang!

Under the enormous impact, the Viper Worm was unexpectedly knocked back several meters!

Ji You hurriedly made her escape!

The Viper Worm took a look and didn’t care about Baby Face, who posed a greater threat; it immediately chased after Ji You.

Behind her was the terrifying presence of the Viper Worm that followed like a shadow, as well as its frantic squeaking.

Ji You was so angry she wanted to squeak as well.

”Damn it!”

”Viper Tyrant! That’s enough!”

”How can you keep picking on the easy target?”

”That makes you not Viper Tyrant, but a Viper Pest!”

...

Ji You ran for her life, her speed already at her maximum, but the Viper Worm’s speed was no less than Ji You’s. In just a few seconds, it was about to catch up with her when suddenly the Viper Worm rose up and pounced directly at Ji You.

A stench of Stinky Grass mixed with the foul breath from the Viper Worm’s mouth hit her face, and with her mouth open, Ji You thought: ”I...” Damn!

At the same time, she realized the terrible feeling that disaster was imminent.

The Viper Worm opened its mouth and swallowed the head of Ji You’s Mecha—

Ji You: ”...”

Old Chen: ”...”

At that critical moment, without a second word, Baby Face rushed over and kicked the head of the Viper Worm. However, the Viper Worm almost ignored him, focused solely on swallowing Ji You.

With furrowed brows, Baby Face suddenly leaped up, extending the mechanical arm of his Mecha and fiercely pulling at the head of the Viper Worm, determined to tear it off—

Seeing this, Old Chen’s pupils constricted, and he couldn’t help but shout: ”Tang Qi—”

In his haste, he forgot to call the Captain and directly used Baby Face’s real name.

Any warrior who had been on the battlefield knew that the most taboo thing in fighting a Viper Worm was direct contact! Even if wearing protective clothing, hiding in the thick cockpit of a Mecha, there was still a risk of getting poisoned!

Captain—

Tang Qi had completely disregarded his own safety!

Old Chen’s eyes darkened, and he made a decision too!

Without any hesitation, he increased the thruster power and charged towards the Viper Worm that was locked in a tug-of-war with the Captain.

The Viper Worm had brute strength and could almost tear apart a well-equipped spaceship with its bare hands. It wanted to swallow Ji You and the Wind Wing, while Captain Tang Qi—Baby Face was tightening his face, clenching his teeth, not giving an inch.

So—

Among the Viper Worm, Ji You, and Tang Qi, Ji You seemed to become the filling of a sandwich, stuck at the edge of the Viper Worm’s mouth. If Tang Qi showed any sign of weakness on his side, Ji You and her entire Mecha would fall into the beast’s mouth.

Old Chen rushed over to lend a hand to Captain Tang Qi, and the two of them pulled hard at a corner of the Viper Worm’s head.

Tap—

Tap—

Tap—

Faced with an unprecedented crisis, the Viper Worm continuously secreted mucus, which was even more toxic than before. The Mecha shells of Ji You, Old Chen, and Tang Qi were constantly being corroded, and the corrosion was happening quickly. Ji You’s Alliance-standard 2-star Mecha Wind Wing had already lost a piece due to corrosion!

Crack—

Ji You distinctly heard the sound of puncturing in some part of the Mecha’s shell.

Her expression turned stern:

This won’t do!

Ji You quickly glanced at Old Chen and Baby Face, noticing that their personalised High Star Mechas were faring much better against the corrosion; only their surfaces were melting and hadn’t been penetrated yet.

Her situation was extremely critical. The Viper Worm’s venom had dripped into the Mecha through the holes, causing several function keys to malfunction.

Moreover, the Viper Worm’s toxicity could attack its prey through the air. Ji You had just inhaled a bit and already felt a bit unwell.

But as she caught a glimpse from the corner of her eye at Old Chen and Baby Face, who were tirelessly trying to save her without regard for their own safety, Ji You’s tension, anxiety, unease, and fear suddenly vanished!

[Even until the last one microsecond, there’s absolutely no reason to give up.]

Ji You narrowed her eyes and suddenly said, ”Seniors, I have an idea!”

Tang Qi said, ”Speak.”

Ji You immediately responded, ”My position is right above the Viper Worm’s mouth, and I have a High Energy Compression Particle Cannon in my hands. I’m going to fire it into its stomach! It’ll surely deal a heavy blow, and while the Viper Worm is weakened, the two seniors can coordinate to pull me out.”

Old Chen anxiously said, ”No use, don’t bother with that, kid. Spot your chance and get out of here quick! You staying here only encumbers us, making us unable to fight freely, understand?”

Ji You: ”...”

That hurt.

Ji You: ”Let’s give it a try!”

Old Chen said, ”I’ll try!” It’s too dangerous for this kid to try. Even if we wound the Viper Worm, it might be an exchange of life for life.

Ji You: ”Senior, did you forget? I’m the one stuck at the bug’s mouth, not you, so you don’t have the advantage in attacking.”

Old Chen: ”...”

Suddenly breaking his silence, Tang Qi said, ”Let’s try it.”

Old Chen: ”Yes.”

Ji You: ”Yes.”

As soon as they finished speaking, both of them turned to look at Baby Face Tang Qi and said, ”Captain/Senior, you were talking about me.”

Baby Face said, ”Ji You, you do it!”

Old Chen: ”Captain—”

Baby Face sternly said, ”Try it with confidence, trust me, I will bring you safely out of the blast zone.”

Ji You loudly responded, ”Yes!”

Tang Qi said, ”Old Chen, retreat for now and divert the Viper Worm’s attention.”

Old Chen: ”Yes!”

As soon as Old Chen showed signs of retreating, the Viper Worm started to thrash about restlessly, causing a rumbling all around.

When Old Chen retreated, his movements were swift and decisive, and the Viper Worm, startled, suddenly jerked its head upright. At that moment, Baby Face kicked even harder at its head.

Meanwhile—

Ji You narrowed her eyes, and the long-charged High Energy Compression Particle Cannon was aimed into the depths of the Viper Worm’s mouth—

The Spiritual World.

Ji You: ”Sisi, this battle, we must succeed, failing is not an option, charge!”

The Six Strands: [Charge!!!!!]

Ji You: ”Show Viper Tyrant a tough fight! Let it know that Ji Aotian is not to be trifled with! Charge!!!”

The Six Strands: [Charge!!!!!]

At the brink of life and death, all Spiritual Silks, including the sturdy and powerful Boss, Second, and Third who were following closely behind Boss, the sly and slippery Fourth who always shirked responsibility, the honest and simple Old Five, as well as Sixth who swayed like grass in the wind...

All were fully spirited, coordinated in their efforts, aiming at the depths of the Viper Worm’s mouth.

Swoosh—

The High Energy Compression Particle Cannon made a very faint sound, but its penetration power was formidable, hitting the target precisely!