Abomination's left fist slammed down in mid-air, Ye Mo's muscles tensed, his fingers gripping the cable and nerve bundle tightly. The current was rushing into Abomination's right leg along the line; if it held on for just two more seconds, its motor nerves would be completely burned out.
But he couldn't move.
The Wall Phasing Technique was still active; half his body was embedded in the concrete wall, his feet were in the puddles, and electric light crept up his ankles along the moisture. He could feel the soles of his shoes getting hot, and his socks were starting to smoke.
Just then, Emma Frost's figure swayed slightly as she stood on the ventilation platform.
She had only intended to create an illusion, making Abomination believe that an enemy was attacking from the left. But now that trick didn't work. Abomination's left fist was still hurtling towards Ye Mo's head, its speed undiminished.
Emma Frost bit her tongue, and the taste of blood exploded in her mouth.
She closed her eyes, her brow twitched, and her mental power shifted from "guiding" to "invading." Instead of showing it fake things, she directly implanted commands into its brain.
Triceps contraction.
A command surged into the nerve center of Abomination.
The raised left arm suddenly jerked in mid-air, the fist veering off course and slamming heavily onto the ground to Ye Mo's right.
boom!
Concrete exploded, water splashed everywhere, and arcs of electricity shot wildly along the cracks. A broken steel bar was blown away, grazing Ye Mo's face and tearing his hoodie collar.
A system notification sounded: [Attack effectiveness enhanced; synergistic effect of Gene Spiral Tower abilities]
Ye Mo didn't open his eyes, but he knew who did it.
He immediately mobilized his internal energy, actively adjusting his heart rate to match the rhythm of Emma Frost's recent mental fluctuations. It was as if an invisible thread had been established between the two, with information flowing bidirectionally through electrical currents and brainwaves.
He seized the opportunity, yanked the nerve bundle in his hand, and simultaneously increased the output power of the Vibranium fragment.
Blue light prices surged.
Abomination entire right leg convulsed instantly, his knee buckled, and he collapsed to his knees with a thud.
Water splashed everywhere, and the entire underground pipe layer shook. It let out a roar, its throat churning with rage, but its right leg was completely paralyzed, and it couldn't even stand steadily.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ye Mo withdrew his hand and retreated, pushing off the ground with both feet to use the force to exit through the wall, only stopping when his back hit a load-bearing column.
He was panting, looking down at his hands. His fingertips were numb; his Regeneration abilities hadn't recovered yet, and that last burst of action had almost drained him of all his energy.
When he looked up, he saw the ventilation vent platform.
Emma Frost leaned against the wall, one hand supporting her forehead, blood trickling from her nose. Her Diamond Form had completely vanished, her skin returned to normal temperature, and her breathing was rapid and shallow.
But she persisted.
The spiritual connection remained unbroken.
With her last bit of strength, she suppressed the Abomination pain, preventing it from erupting into a frenzy due to the excruciating agony.
Ye Mo wiped his face, brushing the sweat from his forehead, and asked in a low voice, "How much longer can you hold on?"
Emma Frost smirked. "Three seconds is the limit... but now, I'll give you five seconds."
After she finished speaking, she closed her eyes, and a silver crack appeared between her brows, as if her soul had been forcibly torn open.
Five seconds.
That's enough.
Ye Mo immediately activated his Steel Bone Body, his skin gleaming with a metallic sheen and his bones making a slight cracking sound. He rushed out of cover, took a few steps to the side of the Abomination, and kicked it in the neck artery.
This kick combined the residual kinetic energy of the Force Field Shield with the initial effect of Regenerative Phasing.
Although it did not cause fatal injuries, it accurately hit the target.
Abomination breathing rhythm was interrupted, the roar in his throat stopped abruptly, he staggered back a step, stepped on the electrified water, swayed, and almost fell again.
An advantage has been established.
A brief control window appeared.
Ye Mo did not pursue, but quickly retreated to his original position, leaning against the supporting pillar to adjust his breathing. He knew that he could not maintain this state for long, and the Abomination could launch a counterattack at any time.
He looked up at Emma Frost.
She was still standing on the platform, motionless, her face frighteningly pale. Blood flowed from her nostrils to her chin, dripping onto her overalls and spreading a small red patch.
"Are you alright?" he asked.
Emma Frost didn't say anything, but simply raised one hand and made a "continue" gesture.
Her fingers were trembling.
But she didn't back down.
Ye Mo nodded and began to move his hands and feet again. The Steel Bone State was starting to fade, but he still had the skills of Wall Phasing Technique, Ice Trap, and Remote Anchoring available.
He needs a new plan.
Just as he was thinking, Abomination suddenly raised its head.
His eyes were red and shining.
It let out a low growl, exerted force with all four limbs, and actually managed to break free from the paralysis. Although its right leg was still twitching, it used its left leg to support itself and walked step by step towards Ye Mo.
Each step shattered the ground, causing the puddles to splash up.
Ye Mo frowned.
This guy is more troublesome than I expected.
He reached for the arm guard's clip; the last piece of Vibranium was still there. But the previous use had already pushed it close to its limit, and forcibly charging it again might damage it.
Just then, I heard a faint mental fluctuation.
It's Emma Frost.
She didn't speak, but a clear message came through—not words, but a picture: the head, neck, and chest of the Abomination being marked with red dots as its three weak points.
She was reminding him of the attack position.
Ye Mo understood.
He took a deep breath, activated his Wall Phasing Technique, and slowly lowered his body, preparing to circle around behind the Abomination and launch a surprise attack.
As soon as I entered the wall, I heard a muffled thud behind me.
Looking back, Emma Frost jumped off the platform, her knees buckling as she landed, almost causing her to kneel. She grabbed the wall and managed to stay upright.
Then she raised her hand, palm facing the back of Abomination's head.
Mental energy was released once again.
This time it wasn't interference or suppression, but a direct attack.
Her pupils turned silvery-white, veins bulged on her forehead, and she looked like she was about to burst into flames.
Abomination paused, his head jerked, and his movements became noticeably sluggish.
Now!
Ye Mo passed through the wall and appeared behind the Abomination. He condensed a thin layer of ice in his hand and stabbed it directly at the junction of its neck.
The ice spread rapidly, covering large areas of skin.
The next second, he activated the Mind Stone Trap, injecting a fake pain sensation into the other person's nervous system.
It roared in Abomination, instinctively reaching up to grab its neck, but in doing so, it completely exposed its defenses.
Ye Mo immediately pulled out the Vibranium fragment, aimed at the spot marked by Emma Frost below his chest, and stabbed it in hard.
An electrical burst.
Blue light spread through the Abomination's veins, its muscles twitched uncontrollably, it let out a tearing roar, its knees buckled, and it collapsed to the ground once more.
This time, it couldn't stand up immediately.
Ye Mo took a few steps back and leaned against the wall, panting heavily.
He knew this was only temporary.
But he also knew that the series of coordinated actions they had just performed was the first time he and Emma Frost had truly fought in sync.
No extra instructions, no repeated confirmations; a glance, a subtle change in expression, and you know what the other person wants to do.
This kind of tacit understanding is more important than any skill.
He looked up at Emma Frost.
She stood there, swaying, her lips turning purple, too weak to even lift her hand.
But she looked at him and smiled.
It's very light, but very real.
Ye Mo returned the smile.
Then he looked down to check the condition of the Vibranium fragments.
With less than 10% battery remaining, the casing is getting hot and may break down at any time.
He carefully put it away, preparing to wait for the next opportunity.
The Abomination was still struggling on the ground, but its movements were getting slower and slower. The electric current was still affecting its nervous system, and it was unable to fight back with full force for a short time.
This is their only chance.
Its mobility must be completely disabled before Tony arrives.
Otherwise, once it recovers, no one in this area will be able to stop it.
Ye Mo glanced at the ceiling, where a broken high-voltage cable was hanging down, sparking.
He had an idea.
Just as I was about to act, I suddenly felt a sharp pain in my head.
System notification: [ Synergistic Resonance Perception is on cooldown; next available time unknown]
He frowned.
This ability is too taxing and cannot be used again in a short period of time.
Then we'll have to rely on the old methods.
He looked at Emma Frost: "Can we do it again?"
Emma Frost shook her head, her voice hoarse. "No... it will take at least a minute for me to recover."
"Then we'll wait," he said. "We can afford to wait."
Before the words were even finished, the ground suddenly shook.
Abomination suddenly raised its head, its eyes bloodshot, and a low growl rolled from its throat.
It braced itself on its hands and slowly stood up.
Ye Mo's pupils contracted.
Its right leg was still numb, but it managed to straighten itself using its left leg and arm for support.
Even more terrifying is that the spot on its chest where the Vibranium fragment was inserted is slowly healing.
Regeneration ability.
This thing actually has Self-Healing?
Ye Mo immediately retreated, looking for new cover.
Emma Frost leaned against the wall, unable to stand steadily.
She watched the figure of Abomination stand up, gritted her teeth and wanted to unleash another mental attack, but as soon as she gathered the energy, her temples felt like they were being cut by a knife.
She couldn't hold on any longer.
Ye Mo knew something was wrong.
He had to make a decision immediately.
They either risk getting close enough to finish him off, or they wait for Tony's reinforcements to arrive.
If we wait, the Abomination might strike first.
He stared at the dangling high-voltage cable, a thought flashing through his mind.
If we could divert the current...
Just then, Emma Frost suddenly spoke, her voice very soft. "Don't... fight it head-on."
Ye Mo turned around.
She leaned against the wall and slowly walked towards him, her steps unsteady, as if she might collapse at any moment.
"Do you have a better idea?" he asked.
Emma Frost didn't answer, but simply raised her hand and pointed to a wall behind Abomination.
There was a loose cement slab there, with half a metal pipe sticking out from behind it.
She had just used her Mental Scan; the pipe was connected to the main power supply system.
If we could detonate that section of the line...
Ye Mo understood.
He nodded. "You're in charge of keeping it still."
"I'll try my best," she said.
The two exchanged a glance.
No further words.
Ye Mo activated his Wall Phasing Technique, and his body slowly sank into the wall.
Emma Frost took a deep breath, raised her hand, and placed her palm against the Abomination's brain.
She knew she only had one chance left.
Then she released all her remaining mental energy.
Abomination movements froze, his pupils contracted sharply, as if he had seen something terrifying.
It turned around and threw a punch at the air, completely ignoring the threat behind it.
Just then, Ye Mo emerged from the wall and kicked the exposed metal pipe.
Sparks flew.
High-voltage electricity shot into the ground through the pipe, instantly igniting the electrical network in the accumulated water.
Lightning flashed like a net, surging towards Abomination from all directions.
It let out a piercing scream, its whole body convulsed, and it collapsed to the ground with a thud.