The torrent of destruction was about to descend upon him, and the shadow of death, like an icy tide, instantly submerged every inch of Kui Gao's senses.
Ahead lay the Chain Great Array, about to descend in full and crush everything.
Behind him was a brief path to survival through retreat and evasion, yet it was also the choice of drinking poison to quench thirst.
In that flash of lightning and spark of flint, madness intertwined in Kui Gao's eyes.
Retreat?
Where could he retreat to?
This junior's movement technique was bizarre and his speed astonishing. He simply could not fight while maneuvering; he could neither dodge nor evade!
Admit defeat?
This was a Life and Death Duel. Under the rules, it could end only when one side had its soul scattered and spirit annihilated.
Since there was no way back, then he would not retreat!
"Aaargh!"
A roar exploded from the depths of Kui Gao's throat. All panic and hesitation vanished from his face in an instant, replaced by an almost crazed savagery.
"Junior, if you want my life, then trade yours for it!"
"Boom!"
Kui Gao fiercely stomped his right foot backward, as though crushing the Void beneath his foot. In the deepest part of the demonic essence ocean within him, he unhesitatingly ignited a sliver of Natal Demonic Origin that contained the essence of his lifelong cultivation and sustained the foundation of his Earth Origin Dao Foundation.
Dark-red demonic flames erupted from every pore across his body like an exploding star. These flames were not scorching, but carried a tragic and destructive aura that seemed capable of burning away everything, including himself.
Kui Gao's body swelled slightly amid the flames, while countless fractured demonic patterns surfaced across his skin. In that instant, his aura surged madly, directly