Streams of crimson, powerful blood energy shot out, sweeping each of the ice and snow puppets into a corner.
Blood energy continuously assaulted the wall, and after several loud explosions, the powerful impact completely shattered the wall, carrying the ice and snow puppets to a greater distance.
As the surrounding obstacles were almost completely pierced by the bloody aura, the incredibly powerful bullet fired by the upward-facing golden ' Jackal ' suddenly burst forth.
In an instant, dazzling gold illuminated the entire room, and the space, which was originally shrouded in a layer of icy blue by Esdeath's frosty aura, was now filled with a radiance that was hard to look at directly.
In an instant, the penetrating golden light pierced through the massive hailstone, continuously eroding its thick inner walls and accelerating its internal decomposition. Countless drops of snow fell behind the structure, only to be vaporized and evaporated by the high temperature carried by the bullet.
The soaring golden energy pierced through the ceiling, penetrating the precious jade structure above and shooting straight towards the sky.
At that moment, a straight golden light appeared above the ' Jaegers's Meeting Room' in the palace, a light so bright it seemed to illuminate the sky.
Passersby, whether by mistake or not, only saw a golden pillar of light standing straight above the distant royal city.
Even Honest, in the main council chamber, was puzzled by the continuous rumbling and the sudden appearance of golden light outside the window.
A few seconds later, Lin Feng placed his right hand on top of his left, and there was no longer any trace of the ice and snow puppets around him.
'That's only natural...' Alucard's power isn't just that of Bloodsucking; he also possesses the ability to seal demons... Even if they could return alive, the dead puppets couldn't be resurrected, could they?'
The scene of fighting these ice and snow puppets reminded Lin Feng of his battle with Kurome when he unleashed 'Zero Type: River of Death '.
Looking back now, it was somewhat adventurous and radical.
Esdeath's body was in a terrible state, and it was no exaggeration to say that it was covered in wounds.
She fell from her icicle, the impact of the ' Jackal ' bullet so powerful that it instantly swept away her pent-up hailstones.
Despite using her enormous hailstones as a shield, she was still badly injured by the impact of the golden light.
"Even so, you didn't die instantly... Esdeath, you are indeed very strong."
Lin Feng walked towards Esdeath, squatted down beside her, and slowly spoke.
" Lin Feng..."
Looking at the black tattoo-like mark on Esdeath's chest, the fierce blue light that had previously emanated from it was now completely gone.
Just as a ravenous beast had its belly filled by its master's anger and venting, Esdeath's Teigu also calmed down.
The temperature inside the room—or rather, the entire floor—rose, and Esdeath's previously overwhelming killing intent vanished without a trace.
"So this is... the underworld..."
"This is the Imperial Capital Palace in the capital. I am Lin Feng. As for you, you are still the Great General Esdeath."
Lin Feng said calmly.
Indeed, even if a winner is determined, it won't change anything.
Lin Feng never understood why Esdeath was so fixated on defining who was stronger and who was weaker.
According to Lin Feng's considerations, what should be done if one is strong? What should be done if one is weak? These are simply irrelevant matters.
Even if Esdeath loses the duel, Esdeath still has the ability to serve as the Empire's Grand General. No one would question her level and experience. However, Esdeath's world has no need for the existence of so-called 'humans'.
Nothing could compare to her pursuit of the strongest, even if it meant being abandoned by everyone around her—this was completely opposite to Lin Feng's views.
Lin Feng's motivation for becoming stronger was to protect others.
Protect those you cherish from being bullied, protect the common people from injustice, and protect all those in the world who deserve protection from being drawn into the conflicts of this chaotic era.
This people-oriented philosophy is completely different from Esdeath herself.
" Lin Feng... Did I lose?"
Once Esdeath calmed down, she didn't ask about the things that usually interested her.
She didn't care how Lin Feng viewed her strength, nor did she want to ask about Lin Feng's background or the source of his power.
When a person is nearing death, the things she cares about will differ greatly from what she usually cares about.
There's a saying, "Only when a person is nearing death can they truly see themselves."
"Yes, Esdeath, you lost. You lost to my Imperial General Lin Feng."
Lin Feng said calmly.
Just by staying next to Esdeath, Lin Feng could sense that her body was putting up a futile and stubborn resistance.
Her life force is now barely enough to keep her alive, and it's likely that this young girl will soon pass away.
Upon hearing Lin Feng's words, Esdeath shed two tears and smiled slightly.
She almost never showed such an expression, except when she was in front of Lin Feng.
However, the smile that once stemmed from her infatuation with Lin Feng now represents a sense of relief.
He had failed, and all the honor and faith he had upheld throughout his twenty years of life had transformed into admiration for Lin Feng at this moment.
Finally, a man has been able to defeat me and inherit my title as the strongest, and I can finally admit my incompetence and face the fact that I am a loser.
Now, Esdeath's heart is filled with only one emotion: her love for Lin Feng.
Unfortunately, Esdeath knew that she was nearing the end of her life.
'If I were to go with this man... if I were...'
If Esdeath could live again from this moment forward, Esdeath would willingly relinquish her status as the strongest.
She would rather be a weak woman with no strength to even kill a chicken than not want to serve Lin Feng Lin Feng protect him from the wind and rain.
"See you in the next life, Lin Feng."
Esdeath thought about this, it seemed that she had already drawn a perfect conclusion to her life.
There was no resentment, only that I was simply less skilled than others.
Esdeath's breathing became more and more steady. As her consciousness gradually faded, she seemed to see Lin Feng's fair face looking down at her and smiling.
That smile was so pure and innocent, not so sunny, but with a hint of reserve and restraint, yet it made Esdeath feel incredibly comfortable and at ease.
As she felt the touch of a hand on her back, Esdeath had no regrets in this life and closed her eyes in front of Lin Feng.
Her life ended in that instant.