Everything slowly settled. As the smoke and dust dispersed, a crater a million meters wide appeared in the ground. The land around it had been razed flat, its surface peeled away, with shattered rocks and splintered wood strewn everywhere. Farther out, trees lay broken, rubble was scattered, grass clippings flew in all directions, and the scene was a complete mess.
Everything in the surroundings was silent, as though all life had died. The gale blew with a mournful howl, as if grieving over the terrifying devastation wrought here.
Those standing on the outskirts had also been greatly affected. They were now covered in dust and looked rather bedraggled.
At this moment, countless people stared in shock at the horrifying sight before them. Their bodies went cold and trembled. This was simply not something a human could cause—it was terrifying beyond measure, enough to make one's heart quail at the sight.
The starlight emitted by the Imperial Star in the sky was no longer as intense as before and had dimmed somewhat. No one could spot either of the two figures, nor could they determine what the situation was. Who had won?
The people outside and those in the stands watched the crater with tense hearts, their eyes fixed upon it as they waited for things to change.
Bang!
A tremendous blast rang out as rubble shot in every direction. A terrifying figure emerged from within, ghostly flames burning over his body and carrying an immense, frigid aura. It was Zhao Fu.
Blood trickled from the corner of Zhao Fu's mouth, and there were several wounds on his body, though none were severe. A small amount of gray blood seeped from them.
Boom!
The dim Imperial Star in the sky erupted once more with a powerful aura, radiating brilliant starlight. The