Perhaps Deathstroke's words had reminded Merlin of something. In the depths of despair, he seemed to have found a way out.
Rather than resigning himself to death, the shadowy figure burst into laughter.
"That's right, yes, I nearly forgot I still have a choice! You stole my world, so I'll steal yours!"
"What?!" Su Ming immediately looked terrified. Even the Bean Sprout face on Strangle's shoulder looked horrified, like an expression ripped straight out of a horror movie. "You can't do this! Damn it, stop! Don't steal my universe!"
Seeing his panic, Merlin became even more certain of his idea. The humanoid form made of black smoke laughed as he began casting a spell at incredible speed, so fast that even the incantation could not be heard clearly.
"It's too late! Goodbye! Hahahaha!"
Then several Crystal Balls flew in from the distant sky. They clearly still contained some energy Merlin could draw upon, and with it, he unleashed a powerful teleportation spell and instantly vanished before the master and apprentice.
Those Crystal Balls had probably come to rescue their father, only to have all their power drained away. They had now lost their luster and color, becoming gray stone beads. They were probably dead.
As he watched Merlin disappear, the terror on Su Ming's face instantly vanished as well, replaced by a mocking smile. He relaxed his stance as though he had been about to fly over and chop someone apart, merely saying:
"That's it? Isn't he just brain-dead?"
"He probably has never truly dealt with human opponents. Clearly, he has no awareness of scams whatsoever." Magik rolled her neck and returned to her cute girl appearance. "Though now that I think about it, I have that same nasty habit. When my enemies don't want me to do something, it