Over the Arctic Ocean.
The dark red smoke quickly dissipated, and Xiao's body fell from mid-air. His right fist, brimming with energy, continued its momentum, slamming towards Chen Mo's temple.
Chen Mo raised his left hand and caught the punch steadily.
Boom!
The impact, visible to the naked eye, spread outwards, causing the sea below to suddenly cave in, followed by towering waves tens of meters high. Large areas of the nearby ice sheet broke apart, and countless ice shards were swept into the sky.
Xiao's pupils contracted.
Dark red smoke.
Spatial teleportation.
This is Azazel's ability!
He wouldn't admit his mistake. Over the past few years, Azazel has led his club members in and out of defenses around the world countless times; the smell of sulfur and the dark red smoke have long been a unique symbol of the Azazel.
But now, this ability has appeared in Chen Mo.
Is something wrong with Azazel?
What about Emma Frost?
What happened to the entire Hellfire Club?
Countless thoughts flashed through Xiao's mind. No wonder Berlin suddenly lost contact; this Eastern man in front of him had probably already gone to the club.
Where is Azazel?
"You guess."
Chen Mo gripped his fist, pulling his right arm back. "No prize for guessing right, fist for guessing wrong."
Xiao's expression changed.
The next second, Chen Mo's fist had already slammed into his chest.
Bang!
Xiao's clothes ripped apart instantly, and golden light surged beneath his skin. Terrifying kinetic energy rushed into his body, causing the golden patterns to bulge rapidly, almost breaking free from his flesh.
His chest was visibly caved in, and he flew backwards for hundreds of meters.
But Xiao did not vomit blood.
As he flew out, he raised his hands, pressing all the absorbed kinetic energy into his arms.
Here you go!
Xiao suddenly clasped his hands together.
The power accumulated within him erupted with a deafening roar, a golden shockwave piercing the night sky and engulfing Chen Mo head-on. The air currents were forcefully pushed to the sides, and the sea surface cracked open, revealing the dark waters below.
Chen Mo raised his hand to shield himself.
The golden impact propelled him backward. There was no ground beneath his shoes to gain leverage, but his psychic powers had already enveloped the surroundings, fixing his body in mid-air.
A few seconds later, the golden light dissipated.
Chen Mo lowered his arm and looked at his cuffs.
That's all.
"It's quite powerful, but the quality of the clothes is a bit poor."
Xiao did not answer, and charged at him again.
He was even faster than before, the energy accumulating within him strengthening his muscles and bones. He covered hundreds of meters in an instant, his fist compressing the air as it struck Chen Mo's face.
The two fists collided again.
boom!
The golden patterns on Xiao's right arm flashed wildly, absorbing the kinetic energy generated by the collision. Immediately afterward, he twisted his waist, and his other fist slammed towards Chen Mo's abdomen.
Chen Mo did not dodge and took the punch head-on.
Just as a look of joy appeared on Xiao's face, a hand gripped his head.
"Found you."
Chen Mo exerted force with his arm, slamming him directly from mid-air onto the sea surface.
Xiao's body instantly broke the sound barrier and crashed headfirst into the icy sea.
Boom!
The seawater exploded, shattering several nearby ice floes. Xiao continued plunging hundreds of meters into the seabed until his back slammed into the rock.
It was pitch black all around.
The pressure from the seawater pressed against his body, but was blocked by the energy barrier beneath his skin. Xiao raised his head, his eyes shining with golden light.
Above, a figure is rapidly approaching.
Chen Mo rushed into the sea, the seawater parted automatically along the way, and his fist smashed down on Xiao's head.
Xiao immediately raised his arms.
The moment the fist struck, the seabed rock layer collapsed with a deafening roar.
Dozens of cracks spread in all directions, and icy seawater poured into the ground, causing Xiao's body to continue sinking. The golden patterns were brighter than ever before, illuminating the surrounding seawater.
He blocked it again.
Moreover, this time it absorbed more energy than before.
Xiao grinned, grabbed Chen Mo's arm with both hands, and slammed his forehead against it.
Bang!
Chen Mo tilted his head back slightly.
Xiao's knee slammed into his chest, unleashing a continuous burst of energy from his body. Each attack caused violent tremors, the seawater churned, and the rock beneath their feet crumbled in pieces.
Chen Mo raised his leg and kicked Xiao in the stomach.
Two figures burst out of the sea at the same time.
Xiao abruptly stopped mid-air, the golden patterns on his chest now connected. He could feel his power increasing at an unprecedented rate.
This feeling captivated him.
The artillery fire, radiation, and electricity absorbed before were utterly insignificant compared to Chen Mo.
If he continues to absorb the nutrients, he will be able to truly take the final step.
Supreme Class.
No.
He will become the only god in this world!
You are indeed very strong.
Xiao spread his arms, the air around him distorting. "But you made a mistake. Every attack you launch at me becomes the force that kills you."
Chen Mo rose from the sea and shook the water off his hands.
That's well said.
He nodded seriously. "Generally, if someone can comfort themselves before they die, they can be considered emotionally stable."
"Arrogant!"
Xiao swooped down.
The two collided again.
Fists, elbows, and knees collided one after another, the dull thuds echoing across the Arctic Ocean. Each exchange sent up waves hundreds of meters high.
Xiao Yue played faster and faster.
He abandoned all defense, willingly taking the brunt of Chen Mo's attack, and then unleashing the absorbed energy in a concentrated burst. Even if his chest was pierced, the injury would heal rapidly under the influence of the energy.
Chen Mo did not dodge either.
Xiao punched him in the face, and he retaliated by smashing half of Xiao's face. Xiao's knee slammed into his abdomen, while he grabbed Xiao's shoulder and ripped off one of his arms.
Before the blood even fell into the sea, Shaw's severed arm had already regrowed.
"Did you see that?"
Xiao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes growing increasingly excited. "You can't kill me!"
Chen Mo glanced at the severed arm in his hand and casually tossed it into the sea.
"Don't rush, your pre-meal exercise isn't over yet."
As soon as he finished speaking, he disappeared from the spot.
Xiao suddenly turned around, only to see a hand pressed against his face.
Chen Mo carried him straight into the sky.
The two passed through the clouds, and the surrounding temperature dropped rapidly. Xiao tried to break free, but Chen Mo's hand was like an iron clamp, his five fingers already digging into his facial bones.
10,000 meters.
20,000 meters.
30,000 meters.
The golden light on Xiao's body kept flashing, and the energy accumulated within his body became increasingly restless.
He suddenly realized that Chen Mo's power had increased again.
Since their initial encounter in the lab, the power of Chen Mo's every punch has been increasing. Initially, he could absorb most of the kinetic energy, but now he can only absorb less than half.
The remaining impact is turning into real damage.
"You..."
Xiao had just started to speak when Chen Mo stopped.
Below, the Arctic Ocean was nothing but a blurry shadow, while above, the pitch-black night sky stretched to the horizon.
"I was afraid of hurting you, so I held back a little."
Chen Mo his grip and flexed his fingers. "Now it seems you're more durable than I thought."
A sudden, intense unease rose in Xiao's heart.
His energy was nearing saturation, golden patterns covered his entire body, and even his eyes were filled with golden light. Yet Chen Mo's aura showed no signs of weakening.
On the contrary, it is still rising.
Blackish-red substance emerged from Chen Mo's body and quickly covered his arms. Countless fine lines intersected and spread, eventually forming a thick layer of armor.
Xiao gritted his teeth and concentrated all his energy into his right fist.
I'm the winner!
"Oh."
Chen Mo clenched his fist.
"He talks quite a lot in his sleep."
He took a step forward.
The void trembled violently.
Before the fist even landed, the golden patterns on Xiao's body began to flash violently. The enormous energy accumulated within him went out of control, his skin cracked open one after another, and golden light gushed out from the wounds.
Xiao's eyes widened.
He's still absorbing it.
The rate at which energy can be absorbed is far slower than the rate at which it is being absorbed.
Chen Mo's fist kept growing larger in front of him.
"Can't eat anymore?"
The next moment, the fist landed.