Facing the storm-like onslaught, Wang Feng remained as before, though his gaze had changed slightly. The opponent's attacks had halved the effectiveness of his barrier's special ability, but the impact was not significant. He stood his ground, waiting for the enemy's assault.
Xie Chi was also venting, finally free from the frustrations he'd endured with that woman. He unleashed everything he had, his attacks even more potent.
The attacks struck the barrier, producing pleasant sounds as it remained unharmed. The barrier's durability was unexpectedly high. But no matter how strong it was, as long as the offense continued, Zhong Jiang would shatter it.
Seeing the opponent recklessly unleash his attacks, it was exactly what Wang Feng wanted. He wouldn't attack proactively, choosing instead to absorb all the moves. The barrier stood firm. Because of the barrier, Wang Feng couldn't move during this period, making him a stationary target. The opponent didn't even need to aim; they would hit him directly. The only question was whether they could break his defense.
In a word, here's your chance; let's see if you can seize it.
During this time, he wouldn't attack. If you break through his defenses, you win. If you can't, then I'm afraid I'll be the ultimate victor.
Dark energy condensed into various forms: orbs of light, flames, ice, mountains—everything in nature could be transformed into a technique mastered by Xie Chi. He faced these techniques calmly, the power he sensed from them insufficient to breach his defenses. His eyes closed, appearing indifferent to the battle.
He fell asleep. This entire sequence of actions left the opponent speechless. "What are you doing? Do you look down on me? This is a battle, a serious fight for life and death. You're actually sleeping. How much do you trust your barrier's defense?"
Seeing Wang Feng's attitude, how could he not be enraged? He was even angrier than when he was with the woman. There, he had been frustrated; here, he was genuinely infuriated. He was completely disregarded. Sleeping through it all, ignoring everything, was this acceptable?
"Arrogant fellow, die."
His voice, filled with fury, roared out. Techniques filled the sky, their power immense. The two combatants fighting nearby heard the enraged cry.
"Ah, that guy must be provoked," Xie Liu remarked with empathy. He had been in a similar situation during his fight, almost driven to death. The opponent was fighting fiercely while the other was sleeping—a completely different style of opponent.
Just thinking about it made him angry. Fortunately, he had switched opponents and wasn't suffering the same frustration. At least that ability didn't completely counter Xie Chi, unlike how it had countered him.
"Where are you looking? Don't get distracted during a battle."
Heeding the warning, Qing Xue delivered a palm strike, sending the opponent reeling back.
"It seems I need to be more serious with you."
"If you have the ability, then say so."
In her mind, the young girl could only conceive of one way to decide the outcome. The gap between them was obvious. Her combat experience couldn't keep up with the opponent's, leading to damage in close combat. To defeat the opponent, only that method remained.
Having long since cast aside any thought of self-preservation, these individuals were willing to sacrifice themselves to protect the world. This was humanity.
Their auras erupted, and two powerful waves of energy collided. Xie Liu's was stronger. Knowing the opponent's abilities, he had already gauged her strength and saw no need for further probing. His attack was full force from the start.
The Xie Ling Fist propelled his body, moving at a speed she couldn't track. By the time she realized she needed to dodge, it was too late. The punch landed heavily on her back. Her clothes ripped, and a fist-shaped imprint appeared on her fair skin, bleeding profusely. This single blow severely wounded Qing Xue.
Her head buzzed. Fortunately, she quickly regained her senses; otherwise, her consciousness might have been scattered by the impact. The power was immense. Even her internal organs had suffered minor damage, as she had immediately activated her internal defenses to protect them. She dared not imagine the consequences if she hadn't.
To be defeated by a single punch—it was terrifying to contemplate.
"But as long as I don't get hit by the fist, it's fine."
Through this trial, she had learned Xie Liu's ability was primarily the powerful Xie Ling Claw. Other attacks were of normal potency. If she avoided the Xie Ling Claw, she wouldn't suffer serious injury. Her strategy became evasion.
With this confirmed, her fighting style even became timid. Every attack was dodged, making it difficult. The fist's power was immense, but it couldn't connect, rendering that strength useless. Fortunately, his speed and combat awareness surpassed hers.
Constantly being easily evaded, he preemptively altered his attack trajectory. The young woman, who had been on the defensive, was waiting for her moment. Now was not yet the time; she had to wait a little longer.
What she was thinking in her mind was anyone's guess.
Suddenly, a punch was unleashed, creating the effect of a hundred punches. The speed of his swings increased, making evasion impossible.
She could only choose to condense energy into an armor barrier to protect herself. The fist broke through layer after layer of defense. Before the fist, all defensive measures were like bubbles, easily burst with a puff of air.
However, through sheer persistence, one punch landed on her abdomen. Her body was sent flying backward.
Upon steadying herself, blood flowed from the corner of her mouth, and her face was pale.
Xie Liu approached, about to deliver another punch.
"I see it."
A voice caused his attack to falter. This opening was exploited. The next second, she made a desperate move, wrapping her arms and legs around his body.
Xie Liu was immobilized for a moment.
"You... you... what are you doing?"
"Let go, let me go."
Her entire body erupted with power. Under the force of this surge, her own body sustained continuous damage.
"Die here with me!"
"Madwoman, madwoman! To want to perish together, you'll burn everything! Madwoman, you're a madwoman!"
A normal self-detonation wouldn't have elicited such a horrified expression. This woman's self-detonation encompassed her very existence, her origin, and even her very essence. It would leave no chance for reincarnation.
Such an explosion, met head-on, would result in instant death.
From the beginning, this woman had intended to take him down with her. What a lunatic.
The energy fluctuations within Qing Xue intensified, nearing the spiritual realm's threshold.
In the vastness of space, a little girl opened her eyes. "Not good, this fluctuation."
With a gentle wave of her arm, on the cosmic battlefield, as she was about to self-destruct, a black hole engulfed her. A muffled sound echoed from within the black hole.
The self-detonation occurred inside the black hole.
When the black hole vanished, no one emerged. They all died together.
This was the first warrior to die fighting an enemy on the battlefield.
A mournful cry descended from the heavens, thunderous clouds gathering. The entire cosmic front line was instantly overcome with sadness. It lasted for a few seconds. Why mourn now? The enemy was engaged in fierce combat; what was the point of such a display?
The cosmic consciousness suppressed the mournful cry. It regretted not having set up this warning sound from the start.
"Self-detonation? Sister?"
At another end of the battlefield, a young girl, seemingly a mirror image of Qing Xue, looked on with deep sorrow and grief.
Suddenly, an attack struck. She reacted, realizing she was still on the battlefield. She would fight with all her might. As for grief, she would let it out after the battle.
Due to her sister's death, the sister's strength increased. She vowed to avenge her sister.
It must be said that the two sisters had completely different styles. In fact, the younger sister was more powerful than the elder.
Countless attacks rained down, yet the barrier remained unshaken.
"Hiss!"
Taking a deep breath, all her techniques were used up. Why hadn't this thing shattered yet? Was this barrier poisonous?
"What a comfortable sleep. Why did you stop? Are you out of moves?"
He looked at Xie Chi with a mocking gaze. This was unbearable. He had to admit he was indeed out of moves.
All those techniques delivered, and not even a scratch. It was agonizing; his entire being, including his brain, felt numb.