Upon arriving in the Underworld, every day feels like a battle. If you don't fight with all your might, there is only one outcome...
“Xi Meng, you need to be very careful in the Fifth Main Palace. The ruler inside is extremely brutal. He believes that fighting is the only way to resolve issues. His explosive power and endurance are formidable; you must expend all your Soul Energy, or you won't stand a chance,” White Soul said.
“Is he very strong?” Strong to the point of being terrifying.
“Indeed, he is strong. Especially since he is the one who most desires your failure among all the palaces in Dream City.”
Perhaps he is the one who most wants me to disappear. But I am not afraid; I want to learn more about Silver Moon's past and understand him better. I have begun to realize that each palace here seems to be intricately connected to Silver Moon. But what exactly is it?
“I'm sorry, Xi Meng, but you still need to complete the Fifth Layer,” White Soul said.
“Yeah, I know.”
Just as White Soul said, the master here must be extremely violent. It is not difficult to sense the Killing Intent flowing through the air—direct and intense.
Very well, let’s get started!
The surrounding environment feels somewhat oppressive, with walls made of yellowish rocks resembling stone blocks. Aside from a few different passages in the distance, there isn't much else.
We stopped in a spacious area resembling a hall, feeling that Killing Intent closing in step by step!
Here it comes!
“Roar—! Gewa has arrived!” The earth-shattering roar shook everything around me. I struggled to steady myself and squinted to see what kind of monster stood before me, so imposing.
The commotion gradually became calmer, and amidst that irritating Killing Intent, a figure began to emerge.
Although physical strength is not needed here, the man before me is a mass of muscular fury, clad in armor, his bare thighs striding forward with great power.
His strong arms seem capable of tearing apart anything. At this moment, he impatiently swings the spear and shield in his hands.
With a fierce face, a prominent nose, and sharp, deep-set eyes, there is a long scar running from his eyebrow down to his chin on the left side of his face.
"You’re looking for death," he says in a deep male voice.
"I'm not; I just want to find Silver Moon. That’s our agreement," I reply. Although I know this muscle-bound man won't listen.
"First, you have to get past me, human!" The man named Gewa roars as he charges forward, bringing with him a shocking aura.
"Bang!"
How is this possible?! Before I could even make a move, my body was slammed against the wall. Not only did I not strike first, but Gewa hadn’t even attacked yet. Could it be just the Soul Energy he exudes?
"Xi Meng, don’t treat him like your previous opponents! Give it your all!" White Soul advises.
"Right, if you want to fight me, you’ll have to go all out!"
"Okay, then let’s really do this!"
"Fire, Fire Tongue—" After so much time training together, my bond with fire has strengthened significantly, and its power is greater than before. There’s no way I can’t hurt him!
Gewa lightly waved his left hand with the shield, and my fire attack vanished like thin smoke, leaving no trace behind.
What?!
"Snow, Snow Dance!"
It was the same as before; the snow had no effect on him and instantly vanished upon hitting the shield.
"Phantom Destruction!"
Without a doubt, Phantom Destruction was the most powerful attack. If this strike failed, then ordinary attacks would surely deal no damage to him at all.
Gewa reacted, holding the shield high without quickly lowering it this time. However, it seemed to cause him no hindrance, merely pausing for three seconds before blocking my attack again.
"I've tolerated you for long enough, human." Gewa raised his spear, a twisted grin revealing his yellowed teeth, as if he wanted to tear me apart and swallow me whole.
It was easy to imagine; he truly intended to take my life!
"Defense, Golden Garment." It was too close. The overwhelming Killing Intent left me unable to launch any attacks, forcing me to activate my defense temporarily!
"Thud!"
The sound of piercing!
My defense was shattered. Yes, I had thought it would be that simple...
"Xi Meng!" White Soul shouted anxiously, but his body was trapped somewhere, unable to move.
Looking into his terrified eyes fixed on my body, I mechanically lowered my head in response to his gaze. Why did my body hurt so much?
That strike pierced not only through Golden Garment, but also through my body...
A huge hole in my abdomen was oozing blood; it happened so quickly that I didn't even have time to feel the pain.
By the time I felt the agony, my body had already fallen to the ground like a leaf.
I trembled, unable to believe what was happening before me. No, I absolutely cannot die yet!
“Woman, it seems you’ve forgotten about me again?!”
—It’s Mosang!
“Hold on, I’ll take him down!” Mosang remained arrogant.
“Be careful, he’s terrifyingly strong.”
“Hmph, what’s this? Calling for help?” Gewa said disdainfully.
“This is a battle between us; they have no right to interfere!” Gewa shouted, and a light ring instantly flew towards Mosang.
“Watch out, Mosang!”
“Damn it!” Mosang cursed under his breath. The light ring seemed to trap Mosang completely, rendering him immobile like White Soul.
“Let me go!” Mosang shouted.
“Shut up! If you say another word, I’ll turn you to dust!” Gewa replied.
“Let’s have a real fight first!” Mosang said fearlessly.
"Shut up on the last side!" Gewa roared, his spear aimed at Mosang.
"Don't—Mosang, be quiet. Gewa, your opponent is me!" I shouted. My body began to spasm uncontrollably, my limbs weak and unresponsive, but at least I couldn't let Mosang get hurt because of me.
"Opponent? Do you think you deserve that title?" Gewa's deep voice echoed.
"Then you can kill me," I replied.
I was betting that if I showed even a hint of hesitation or fear of death at this moment, this man named Gewa would make sure I died very quickly.
"What, you're not afraid of dying?" Gewa asked.
I knew he wasn't offering me hope; he had never respected me in his heart. He instinctively asked because he knew I wasn't afraid of death. Don't ask me how I knew; from the first glance, the first feeling, I understood that Gewa despised me. The reason was unclear, but it must be related to Silver Moon.
"I'm afraid, but I'm willing to die," I intentionally piqued his interest.
"What do you mean?" Gewa scratched his head casually, clearly not understanding. However, at least I could tell that his intelligence wasn't high...
"If possible, I want to see Silver Moon. To die by his side." When I said this, I was sincere.
Gewa paused, a look of annoyance crossing his face; it seemed mentioning Silver Moon was indeed the right move.
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