The so-called Hero-grade alien unit is an alien unit far stronger than ordinary alien units.
The most intuitive manifestation lies in their powerful domain pressure, abnormally thick health bars, and infuriatingly strong resistances.
Even alien units of a much higher tier than them, as long as they are not Hero-grade units, must obey their command obediently.
This thing is just like a Lord-grade fierce beast, similar to a Boss in an online game, and naturally cannot be compared to mere foot soldiers.
Moreover, judging from Lin Ran's assessment, this guy's strength has likely surpassed the eighth tier...
In other words, even he and Luo Qingyan could not be this guy's opponent.
If he were to withstand one of its attacks head-on without using divine might, even Lin Ran, with Susanoo active, might be directly shattered.
Not to mention Luo Qingyan, whose defense is far inferior to his.
However, that was based on the premise of no divine might.
Lin Ran not only had it but had already used the Transfer Seal to engrave a passively triggered divine might for Luo Qingyan and himself.
As long as they encountered an attack that threatened their lives, the divine might space would be activated, drawing them in.
Unless it was a true, instantaneous kill without any warning, it would be impossible to be faster than the divine might.
"I have a very bold idea..."
Lin Ran suddenly showed an extremely excited smile.
Luo Qingyan's expression immediately changed:
"Are you crazy?!"
"An opponent of this caliber is by no means something we can handle."
"Even if Sister Miao and the other five came, they probably wouldn't be able to deal with a Hero-grade alien."
"When we humans hunt Bosses like Hero-grade alien units or Lord-grade fierce beasts, we always use encirclement tactics."
"Relying solely on individual strength is simply impossible..."
"Not to mention that this lightning elemental is at least an eighth-tier existence."
"Let's quickly hide in your mysterious space!"
Lin Ran laughed heartily:
"Don't panic... Who said I was going to kill him?"
"All I want is that thing in his hand."
Luo Qingyan blinked slightly and couldn't help but glance at the Hero-grade lightning elemental again.
Although the lightning elemental had discovered them, it showed no intention of coming up to kill them.
Perhaps in its eyes, Lin Ran and Luo Qingyan were already as good as dead.
With a mere flick of its finger, the two would instantly perish.
What was there to fear from such an enemy?
As for what the lightning elemental was holding in its hand at the moment, it was a colorful spherical object, and its nature was unclear.
But it must be of considerable value.
Lin Ran smiled:
"The thing that was vaguely summoning me, which I mentioned earlier, is the ball in the lightning elemental's hand."
"I can feel a restless urge deep within my soul, guiding me to obtain it..."
"To leave like this is truly unsatisfying!"
Luo Qingyan tilted her head:
"But then, how do you plan to get the ball?"
"Don't tell me you're just going to brazenly rush up and snatch it..."
Lin Ran shook his head:
"Have you noticed anything unusual about this lightning elemental?"
Unusual?
Luo Qingyan asked doubtfully:
"You mean, it didn't rush up to attack us?"
Lin Ran smiled and said:
"Exactly."
"Plus, this guy is inexplicably standing on a tall stone pillar, holding a mysterious ball..."
"It's very likely that it's orchestrating some kind of ritual or sacrifice."
"Therefore, it cannot move freely, nor can it act recklessly, so it can only stand guard."
Luo Qingyan rolled her eyes:
"But that doesn't solve the problem at all..."
"Even if you want to take the ball from its hand, not to mention how to sever its connection with the ball."
"Even approaching it seems like a luxury, doesn't it?!"
"Even if that guy is partially restricted, it certainly won't be completely immobilized. It can still use some means."
"Otherwise, why would those fierce beasts fear it so much?"
Lin Ran suddenly smiled confidently and gently put his arm around Luo Qingyan's waist:
"I actually have a decent plan. Although the success rate might be less than 5%, it's still worth a try!"
"You'll know soon enough."
Luo Qingyan indeed found out soon enough.
Lin Ran held her in his arms, lightly tapped the ground with his toes, and with a shunpo, dashed towards the lightning elemental, nearly scaring Luo Qingyan to death.
This sudden high-speed movement seemed to instantly enrage the Hero-grade lightning elemental.
A bolt of lightning as thick as a water bucket immediately surged from its other hand, whistling towards the two.
Divine Might!
Lin Ran immediately unleashed this long-prepared skill.
However, this divine might was not used to attack the lightning elemental, nor to protect himself.
Attacking the lightning elemental was out of the question. In the face of absolute power disparity, even spatial tearing would be greatly weakened.
The target of the divine might was the path of the lightning.
The seemingly surging and rushing lightning was instantly swallowed by the divine might, not leaving a single trace.
By the time the lightning elemental reacted and unleashed a second lightning strike, Lin Ran had already closed a considerable distance.
However, at this current distance, Lin Ran could no longer outrun the lightning elemental.
To rely on actively casting divine might to dodge was naturally a luxury.
But he still had his passive!
The surging current naturally triggered the divine might sealed in Luo Qingyan's eyes, who was slightly ahead of Lin Ran. As the powerful spatial vortex activated, Lin Ran was drawn in along with her.
Then, Lin Ran immediately darted out again, closing the distance between them.
When the third lightning strike surged forth, Lin Ran repeated his technique, using the divine might sealed in his own eyes to dodge once more.
After emerging this time, Lin Ran finally showed a satisfied smile.
This time, Luo Qingyan was no longer in his arms.
Good, the distance was enough!
Room - Transplant!
Utilizing the short-range teleportation effect created by the Op-Op Fruit, Lin Ran instantly arrived beside the lightning elemental.
Simultaneously, he placed his hand above the seven-colored sphere that the lightning elemental was holding.
How could this lightning elemental tolerate this? This seven-colored sphere was clearly its inverse scale.
The lightning elemental's entire body instantly erupted with currents that engulfed everything, sweeping across the entire surrounding area.
In the blink of an eye, everything in this area was annihilated by the destructive currents, leaving only Lin Ran, who stood motionless beside it.
Lin Ran even waved cheerfully at the lightning elemental and greeted it.
Didn't expect this, did you? There's a reason why I saved the Haki for now!