Without hesitation, the Flame Reaver swept his fingertips across the void, and a dark " World-Splitting Gate " suddenly tore through space, pulling him back to his original location Castrum Kremnos.
The ruins of the city trembled under this force, and black mist filled the broken walls and rubble, as if countless dead souls were wailing.
The Flame Reaver stood in the center, his black cloak billowing even without wind, and the blade in his hand gleaming coldly.
Possessing the strength of a " Emanator," even with his power suppressed, his very existence was enough to distort reality, the air solidifying like lead, making it difficult for everyone to breathe.
"They... they caught up?!"
Xing gripped her weapon tightly, her palms soaked with sweat, and the unfamiliar killing intent sent chills down her spine.
Did this guy just tear a hole in himself? Could he really be the " Lord Ravager "?
Before Phainon could catch his breath, his azure pupils reflected the figure of the Flame Reaver. The opponent's power seemed to have suddenly evolved, transcending the mortal realm.
In this suffocating silence, the Flame Reaver Anaxa was still in a daze.
Suddenly, countless crimson crystal pillars shot down from the sky like meteors, precisely striking the Flame Reaver!
The moment the crystal pillars collided, a deafening explosion resounded, the black mist was dispersed by the blazing light, Flame Reaver staggered, forced to retreat a hundred meters, the ground beneath his feet collapsing into a spiderweb of cracks.
Everyone suddenly turned around--
Mydei strode through the ruins. With each step they took, crimson crystals shot up from the ground, guarding them like a throne.
He has passed the trial of " Strife," his golden hair dances wildly in the wind, his pupils burn like gold, and his demigod aura resonates even with the ruins.
" Savior a sorry sight," said Mydei, his deep voice piercing through the battlefield's clamor and reaching Phainon's ears.
Phainon wiped the stain from his lips and smiled knowingly, "Heh, why didn't it fall from the sky?"
Mydei scoffed disdainfully, lightly tapping his toes, and the crystal cluster shattered into dust.
"This city has always belonged to me..."
Before he finished speaking, he raised his hand and made a grasping motion, and two even larger crystal pillars materialized out of thin air, their crimson light like blood, shooting towards the Flame Reaver had just broken free of his restraints.
"How can we not use the main entrance?"
The Flame Reaver parried with his sword, the black blade colliding with the crystal pillar and creating dazzling sparks, but he was still smashed into the crystal mountain with a bang, and the broken rocks poured down like rain.
Seeing this, Xing's morale soared, resonating with the " Strife " Core Flame within his body. A similar red light flashed around him, and the " Edge of Divine Retribution " given to him by Ye Yan was ready to be unleashed.
But there was no time for further words. The Flame Reaver had shattered the crystal prison, and the infinity symbol appeared at the tip of his sword, coldly declaring:
"Vanity... a self-destructive fuel."
The symbols rotated and spread, transforming into countless sword energy tornadoes that tore through space and swept in!
Wherever the sword energy passed, ruins turned to dust, and even light was swallowed up.
Mydei laughed wildly as he charged forward, their fists clashing together.
A lion's roar shook the heavens, and a giant lion phantom formed from crimson flames pounced out fiercely, colliding with the torrent of sword energy!
"Excellent skills! A truly satisfying opening act for the memorial ceremony."
Each collision sent ripples of energy through the air, the crimson crystals and black light intertwining, illuminating Castrum Kremnos with an unpredictable glow.
Phainon retreated swiftly to dodge, but was still thrown back by the aftershocks, crashing into the broken statue, sending stone chips flying everywhere.
"Continue! Let our slaughter feast upon the fallen gods!" Mydei roared, his offensive unabated, attacking relentlessly without defense, unmatched in the world!
The impact of fists and swords clashing created shockwaves that spread out in a spherical pattern.
The two transformed into streaks of light, one red and one black, colliding wildly in the sky above Castrum Kremnos, each collision triggering a miniature sonic boom.
The powerful fist of Mydei crashed down, Flame Reaver blocked it with his sword. The force of the fist penetrated through the sword and slammed into the ground—the ruins below were struck as if by an invisible giant hammer, and the entire block collapsed!
The Flame Reaver snorted coldly, spun around and slashed, his sword energy grazing the shoulder armor of the Mydei, shattering and scattering crimson crystals.
The flying shards of crystal exploded a second time in mid-air, blasting a distant mountain peak in half!
"... It's time to end this."
Faced with the relentless attacks of Mydei, the Flame Reaver's impatience grew stronger. The ∞ symbol spun wildly beneath his feet, and dozens of clones emerged like drops of ink falling into water. Each clone was solid and lifelike, and their power fluctuations were no different from those of the original!
A phantom Anaxa, who was sent flying before she could even react; another pierced Tribbie, who barely managed to withstand it with her " World-Splitting Gate," but the gate shattered and she was forced to retreat.
Phainon was about to rush to provide support, but was entangled by the clone and struggled to wield his sword to defend himself.
Mydei was surrounded. The Crimson Crystal Gauntlets tore apart two phantoms, and three more phantoms surrounded him.
Unexpectedly, these three clones self-destructed, exploding with black flames and crystal fragments, violently blasting away Mydei.
Mydei was momentarily stunned as the Black Tide from the self-destructing clones eroded his movements.
The Flame Reaver's true form and two afterimages, ignoring distance, flashed behind him, the tips of three swords precisely locking onto the tenth thoracic vertebra.
"Careful!"
Xing rushed forward first, his fiery spear forming a barrier to block the sword thrust.
The moment the barrier shattered, Phainon swung his greatsword, deflecting the Flame Reaver's sword strike.
Mydei suddenly turned around, his furious crimson flames enveloping his gauntlets, and unleashed a powerful attack on the Flame Reaver!
The lion's roar shook the heavens, and the force of the fist tore through three phantom images, striking the Flame Reaver in the chest. He was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing through several city walls in succession, raising clouds of dust into the sky.
Before he could catch his breath, the Mydei's pursuit was already upon him. With his fists clasped together, the crimson lion head phantom roared and pounced, pinning the Flame Reaver to the last line of defense.
The crimson crystal pillars rose again, closing in like a cage and trapping them inside.
Rumble--!
The sky was torn apart.
Golden divine lightning poured down like a waterfall, tearing a huge gash in the clouds.
Amidst the lightning, Mydei stood suspended in mid-air, every inch of crimson crystal in Castrum Kremnos resonating with him, forming a mournful elegy.
"Heroic souls of Strife, heed my command..." The " Spear of Divine Retribution " coalesced in his palm.
"I am the Spear of Divine Retribution..."
" Mydei's voice boomed like a great bell, and the spear's crimson light surged forth, transforming into a streak of light as it was hurled out!"
The Flame Reaver broke free of the crystal prison, looked up and sneered.
The jet-black blade flew out of his hand and spun, the infinity symbol expanding into a shield, clashing head-on with the spear.
The two divine forces collided, the shockwaves ripped the ground, and Castrum Kremnos swayed precariously amidst wailing cries.
Xing would certainly not let such a golden opportunity slip by; she wasn't like March 7th, who would just stand by and watch Mydei and the Flame Reaver clash without doing anything.
However, historically, the left side of the ball has always been the weakest link, so it's essential for her to go up and finish the job.
Without hesitation, Xing stepped forward, continuing the words Mydei hadn't finished saying:
"... This world needs pain!"
The clouds suddenly parted, revealing a " Edge of Divine Retribution " stretching across the sky.
Its sheer size makes Castrum Kremnos resemble a sand table model, and the shadows it casts are enough to turn day into eternal night.
For the first time, the Flame Reaver showed shock; his pupils beneath the mask contracted sharply. What was that thing?!
Such immense " Eternity " energy was somewhat beyond his expectations.
The Flame Reaver moved his hands rapidly, countless infinity symbols overlapping to form a shield, attempting to escape—but " Edge of Divine Retribution " had already locked onto him!
As the giant blade fell, there was absolute silence at first... then, a blinding white light engulfed everything, and a gale swept through like the end of the world.
Castrum Kremnos swayed and became transparent like a mirage in the light... but it did not collapse.
At the crucial moment, Mimi's figure appeared at the top of the city's central tower, and pale blue " Remembrance " ripples unfolded like a water curtain.
Where the ripples passed, the bricks and stones on the verge of collapse solidified again, and the crumbling statues were restored to their original state.
The power of " Remembrance " and " Eternity " is rewriting reality, anchoring Castrum Kremnos in the moment before its Destruction.
As the intense light faded, the traces of the Flame Reaver vanished completely, leaving only the lingering shadow of the [∞] symbol on the scorched earth, which slowly disappeared with a gust of wind.