Escape

Kevin saw that Huang Hao had calmed down somewhat and breathed a sigh of relief. He then said, "Now we should report to headquarters and make preparations. We need to find the Herrscher as soon as possible."

Huang Hao retorted, "I told you before, this Herrscher will destroy the continent outright. How about leaving only one person to report while the three of us go first?"

Cosmo nodded in agreement, so Huang Hao suggested to Kevin, "Kevin, I want you to have Hent report to headquarters while Cosmo and I go."

"Why should I? I'm a warrior too. Just send a message in the report." Hent refused.

Huang Hao said, "I've heard that you're a father too. You being alive is more important than anything else."

Hent said, "Aren't you one too?"

Huang Hao said, "I foresaw your death."

Huang Hao stated his thoughts the moment Hent voiced his objection. Upon hearing this, Cosmo and Kevin recalled the earlier prophecy and also urged Hent not to take part.

Just as Hent was about to say something else, Kevin interrupted him. "Hent, go back first. We still need to bring the remaining civilians back. Leave the rest to us."

Hent was very unwilling, but he still did as told.

Huang Hao said coldly, "All right. It's time to find this Herrscher."

Thus, Huang Hao, Kevin, and Cosmo hurried toward the Herrscher, their bodies surging with excessive Honkai Energy.

At the same time, Moth to the Flame's headquarters received the message Hent had sent. Einstein activated a Quantum Sea teleportation gate and teleported part of the region into the Quantum Sea.

As the three traveled, they constantly felt the ground trembling slightly.

Huang Hao said, "None of this makes sense. According to our understanding, the Herrscher of Rock appeared far too quickly. The Honkai Energy rose almost instantly."

Kevin also reacted. "Indeed. The Herrscher of Death didn't appear so quickly last time. I remember you were there too. Did you notice anything?"

Huang Hao said, "I'm not sure either, but for some reason, I know something is wrong."

Cosmo suddenly said nervously, "Look up! What is that in the sky?"

Huang Hao and Kevin looked up and saw a black hole identical to the previous one appear. It had already begun devouring everything at extreme speed.

Huang Hao said, "What's going on? Didn't we deal with it when we first met?"

Kevin pointed beside the black hole. "Wait. Look over there."

Everyone looked in the direction Kevin indicated. There stood a Herrscher.

Huang Hao sneered. "I've finally found you. This time, I'll make you pay!"

With that, flames erupted all over his body, and he charged straight forward.

Kevin tried to hold him back but failed. He said ruefully, "The pressure is this immense, and you still dare to charge in? Cosmo, handle the black hole from a distance. I'll go help him first."

After giving Cosmo his instructions, Kevin immediately charged after Huang Hao.

Huang Hao reached the Herrscher and shot flames directly from his hands.

But the Herrscher dodged at once. The flames grazed past him, and then he activated a full gravity field. Huang Hao felt enormous pressure, and every step became extremely heavy.

This power... He doesn't seem to be using his full strength yet, and it's already several times stronger than the training Angela arranged for me. How can he be even stronger than Himiko was? As Huang Hao thought, he unleashed his full strength, bringing out all the power of the Imaginary Tree and the Fusion Warriors.

The Herrscher then increased the gravity to its limit. Even after using the power of the Fusion Warriors, Huang Hao found it difficult to walk.

Seeing that Huang Hao was having trouble moving, the Herrscher immediately charged at him, intending to land a blow.

Huang Hao hurriedly tried to defend himself, but before he could complete his defense, the Herrscher rushed in. Just as the attack was about to connect, Kevin charged over and knocked the Herrscher away.

Huang Hao stared at Kevin in surprise. "You didn't seem this strong when you fought Himiko?"

Kevin said, "We'll talk about that later. Focus on dealing with the Herrscher for now."

Kevin then pulled out Skyfire and prepared for battle.

Huang Hao said, "All right, thanks. Oh, and be careful. This Herrscher is much stronger than the previous ones."

Kevin nodded.

"All right, then. Go!"

Huang Hao and Kevin fought against the gravity and launched an assault on the Herrscher.

The Herrscher also noticed that something was wrong. He immediately reduced the gravity field and focused on dealing with the two of them.

Huang Hao and Kevin coordinated with each other, one attacking while the other provided cover, but the Herrscher still seemed completely at ease.

As Huang Hao fought, he suddenly sensed something wrong. "Wait. Where's the black hole?"

Kevin said, "I sent Cosmo to deal with it. We don't need to worry about it for now."

Huang Hao said, "No, that's not it. This Herrscher can create black holes, but he's only been using gravity until now. And why has the sky turned dark? Then..."

Huang Hao abruptly looked up. A gigantic black hole was condensing overhead, and Cosmo was nowhere to be seen.

Huang Hao hurriedly shouted to Kevin, "This is bad! He used gravity earlier to keep us from sensing the pull. There are so many black holes now, and Cosmo is in danger too!"

Kevin also realized the danger. He said, "It's too strong. Go find Cosmo. I'll hold him back!"

Huang Hao wanted to refuse, but he had to act immediately. Gritting his teeth, he abandoned Kevin and went to find Cosmo.

"Don't try to be a hero. Call me if anything happens," Huang Hao said to Kevin before leaving.

Kevin said nothing. He merely raised Skyfire and struck his signature pose.

Huang Hao understood Kevin's resolve as well and immediately began searching for Cosmo.

While resisting the black hole's gravitational pull, Huang Hao searched for Cosmo. He finally found Cosmo, seriously injured, amid the ruins.

When Cosmo saw Huang Hao arrive, he hurriedly said, "Don't worry about me. Go deal with the Herrscher first!"

Huang Hao picked Cosmo up. "What are you talking about? We can't do without our Ace Soldier. Hurry and go back!"

"That Herrscher..." Cosmo had not even finished speaking when Huang Hao killed him. "This will be faster. Sorry for the trouble, Cosmo." After finishing, he immediately rushed back.

When Huang Hao returned to the battlefield, the scene that had been raging moments earlier was utterly silent. Kevin and the Herrscher were both gone.

Huang Hao said, "Kevin? Kevin! Where are you?"

While Huang Hao was feeling frustrated, the Herrscher suddenly appeared behind him, and a wave of gravity slammed down.

Huang Hao leaped away in that instant, dodging the fatal sneak attack.

Huang Hao said, "How are you still here? Where's Kevin?"

The Herrscher clearly had not understood him and attacked Huang Hao directly.

Huang Hao had already struggled greatly while fighting alongside Kevin. How could he possibly be a match for the Herrscher alone? He immediately ran in the opposite direction.

Huang Hao said, "Strange. Where's Kevin? That cheat still knows how to run?"

Huang Hao suddenly felt a chill. He looked up and saw the seriously injured Kevin about to be sucked into a black hole.

"Holy crap, Kevin!" Huang Hao saw Kevin and immediately charged over, pulling him back.

Huang Hao nervously patted Kevin. "Kevin, are you all right?"

Kevin did not respond.

Huang Hao quickly carried Kevin on his back and fled, while the Herrscher did not pursue him.

Huang Hao looked at the Herrscher in surprise but still escaped the area.

After reaching a safe place, Huang Hao confirmed that the Herrscher had not followed them and began treating Kevin, using flames to repair his body.

Kevin soon woke up. Seeing that he was in the ruins with Huang Hao beside him, he hurriedly asked, "Where's the Herrscher? Where are we now?"

Huang Hao replied, "I carried you away, but the Herrscher didn't follow us. We have to leave quickly. The Herrscher is about to destroy this continent. After killing so many people, I have to make him pay."

Kevin said anxiously, "Did you forget about the teleportation gate? There are still many people on their way there. The Herrscher went in exactly that direction!"

Huang Hao said, "What? Didn't the teleportation gate appear directly where the people who needed to be teleported were?"

Kevin said, "Those people who boarded earlier didn't trust us, so they all went there!"

"Damn it!"