Charles watched Zhou You's movements, his grin spreading wider and wider.
"He's actually stronger than last time... What a surprise... No, no, no, this is truly exhilarating!"
He did not bother with the shattered rock dolls at all, merely beckoning with one hand.
The next instant, driven by earth-element power, stone gauntlets formed around his arms. As Zhou You's blade descended, blinding sparks burst forth at the same time!
Then, with a swing of his fist, the stone moved like a mountain, forcibly flinging Zhou You away.
Yet at that same moment, three talismans lit up simultaneously and exploded in an instant!
A moment later, after the flames faded, Charles swept away the smoke before him—yet he was completely unscathed.
Zhou You, meanwhile, stood atop a beam, staring down at him with an indifferent expression.
A moment passed.
Charles spoke.
That exaggerated smile remained, as did that exaggerated tone, while his voice grew ever more shrill.
"Look, look, look—aren't we putting on a play as well? You and I, upon this stage, shall share in a slaughter."
As he spoke, even his tone became like an aria.
Zhou You still said nothing—in this situation, responding to that lunatic would only make him more excited. Instead, he raised his head and estimated the thickness of the theater's ceiling.
Then several talisman arts blasted out, forcibly opening a huge hole in the ceiling.
Moonlight poured down, replacing the spotlight and casting the two men's shadows with exceptional clarity.
Charles froze for a few seconds before bursting into laughter.
"You also think the scenery here is too poor? What a coincidence—I think so too. Slaughter must not be too vulgar. It always needs beauty and art to embellish it..."
Zhou You stared at that lunatic and suddenly smiled as well.
"Yes, but I