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"Yin-Yang Oddity!"
Amidst the girl's roar, tinged with electronic undertones, countless black chains shot forth from afar. With sharp spear-like tips, they undoubtedly carried formidable destructive power.
Zeke lifted his hand, causing the Soulium orb containing the Rock Herrscher Wielder's core, hanging at his waist, to float into his palm, its red glow dazzlingly bright.
"Fictional Black Hole," Zeke uttered expressionlessly.
A singularity distorting space materialized at the source of the chain barrage—the location of "Fu Hua."
"!?!"
Before "Fu Hua" could react, a powerful gravitational force pulled her skyward.
Simultaneously, the chains and various projectiles launched by the Yin-Yang Device rapidly decelerated under the singularity's gravity, eventually reversing course and flying back towards their source.
"Agh! How can such a move defeat me?!" Roaring furiously, "Fu Hua" emitted even denser black mist as immense Honkai Energy coalesced in her palms, aimed directly at the distorted singularity.
"Boom!!!"
The colossal force failed to destroy the fictional black hole but generated significant counter-thrust, pushing "Fu Hua" far enough to resist its pull.
However, the Yin-Yang Device, Straight Talk Spear, Verbose Assassination Blade, along with the heavy sword sheath containing these weapons, were all sucked into the black hole.
After a moment, Zeke ceased maintaining the black hole, leaving behind only shattered remnants of the weapons derived from the Key of Domination.
Having lost her primary armaments, "Fu Hua" turned towards Zeke, her fury intensifying as she unleashed a barrage of punches enveloped in boundless black energy.
"Crack!"
With a loud sound, Zeke effortlessly deflected "Fu Hua's" wrist, redirecting the punch away from him into the air.
For an instant, "Fu Hua" paused before unleashing a rapid succession of varied strikes—fists, palms, and kicks—at Zeke.
"Crackling! Snapping!"
For a fleeting moment, their strikes seemed to vanish entirely as they clashed repeatedly in mid-air.
The outcome was clear: Fu Hua's every move was deflected, unable to land a single hit on Zeke.
After neutralizing her assault, Zeke stepped forward during Fu Hua's brief moment of vulnerability.
"Wanna play with techniques? Who gave you such courage? Haven't you heard my computational power is unrivaled?"
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
While taunting, Zeke's hands didn't falter for a second. Strikes bearing unmistakable traces of Inch Heart Fist Technique relentlessly landed on Fu Hua's exposed body.
Fu Hua continuously retreated, while Zeke advanced unyieldingly. Each punch and strike resonated like thunder, possessing enough force to shatter mountains.
"You...you bastard!" Gritting her teeth, Fu Hua endured until she regained her breath and swiftly counterattacked.
"Snap! Crackle!"
Zeke freed one hand, striking Fu Hua's wrist multiple times within a split second, rendering all her counters futile.
Simultaneously, despite using only one hand for his continuous barrage, neither its intensity nor frequency diminished.
"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!"
Under relentless blows, Fu Hua's figure resembled a flickering candle in the wind, gradually losing her initial vigor and sustaining gruesome injuries.
"Boom!!"
With Zeke's final punch, the barely recognizable "Fu Hua" was sent flying, crashing far away amidst a cloud of dust that filled the sky.
"Ouch—looks painful! Can't Zeke show some mercy and gentleness for once? Then again, if he did, he wouldn't be himself. Wait, at this rate, her stubborn head might end up disfigured... Hmm, if she gets injured, couldn't we hold young Zeke responsible? Aha! How clever of me!" The Book of Fuxi muttered while observing the battle through its miniature telescope, gradually shifting its focus.
It was inevitable; considering Zeke's performance, the outcome had become clear. Now it was merely a matter of how long Fu Hua's frenzy could persist—a few more minutes or fewer. With the conclusion already decided, the Book of Fuxi naturally began to lose interest.
Su's lips twitched, unsure what to say about the Book of Fuxi's commentary. Well, let them handle their own family matters; as long as they're happy. Looking at it from another angle, except for the Kiana issue, entrusting Fu Hua to Zeke didn't seem entirely inappropriate.
Kevin, still stone-faced, suddenly spoke, "Su, have you noticed?"
"Mm-hmm, I have. Zeke indeed seems quite upset; his strikes are relentless. Even I feel a bit sorry for her."
"...That's not what I meant!" Kevin momentarily fell silent.
He felt that Su had also been easily sidetracked lately. Could it be due to the influence of the Book of Fuxi?
Su waved his hand with an awkward smile. "Just kidding; I know what you're saying. Zeke has clearly mastered this era's Herrscher of Rock Core perfectly. Without relying on the Divine Key system, he effortlessly wields gravitational abilities. Moreover, his martial cultivation is incredibly formidable, combined with an inscrutable Honkai Energy presence and robust physique... It's terrifying. This overwhelming sense of helplessness, I've only experienced it from you, Kevin."
"Considering the additional means he didn't bring over from the real world, along with his technological weaponry, he indeed surpasses me now," Kevin stated calmly, without any trace of fear or concern.
Their stance against Honkai remained consistent. As long as this fundamental premise held true, there was nothing to worry about. In fact, the stronger Zeke became, the more reassured Kevin felt.
Su hesitated, contemplating whether to seize this opportunity to persuade Kevin to abandon his plan. However, in the end, he merely sighed deeply, choosing not to raise the topic.
The battle continued.
It took "Fu Hua" nearly half a minute to painfully rise again.
Her weapon destroyed, her most proficient martial art brutally countered by superior computational power, and sustaining severe injuries—despite these setbacks, the madness within her mind only intensified, fueling her defiance and fury further.
"Snap Strike: Heaven-Cleave!"
As its name suggests, this move harnesses the Herrscher's power, blending various martial techniques to create a devastating punch capable of tearing through the earth.
Zeke stepped forward, bent his knee, gathered energy, and the Key of Judgment ring on his finger vanished, transforming into a flash of purple brilliance in his eyes.
With the world's magnetic field enhancing his capabilities, he analyzed from a higher-dimensional perspective to pinpoint the optimal point of force application against his opponent's weakest spot.
Facing the earth-shattering punch, Zeke remained unfazed, silently countering with his own strike.
"Boom!!"
"Ahh!!!" Unsurprisingly, beneath the shroud of black mist, "Fu Hua," who had charged like a demonic deity, was sent flying even more swiftly back.
Accompanied by an involuntary scream, her punching arm twisted grotesquely, the sight of her hand unbearable as the forearm bone pierced through near the elbow, leaving a trail of splattered blood.
After slamming into the ground and tumbling for quite some distance, "Fu Hua" finally managed to halt her momentum. Ignoring her injuries, she prepared to rise and continue fighting.
Suddenly, a black military boot pressed down on her chest.
"Pff!"
"Fu Hua" coughed up blood. Through the swirling black mist around her, she saw Zeke's face looking down, his emotionless blue eyes fixed upon her.
"Have you had your fill yet? Are you venting or just losing it? Make up your mind," Zeke asked mildly.
"Bastard... Damn..."
"I have ample experience dealing with unruly children. Care to give it a try?"
"Ugh!"
Wham!
Before the bloody spittle could reach him, Zeke kicked "Fu Hua" away.
"Now that you've realized you're not Fu Hua, you've given up entirely. Have you ever considered Kiana? Her burdens and tragic past outweigh yours by thousands of times. Yet, do you see her going berserk like this? Despite knowing the debts she can never repay and the shameful origins she carries, she faces each day with a smile. She remains optimistic, cherishes her friends deeply, and steadfastly protects her world. Compared to her, what exactly are you doing?"
As Zeke spoke, he approached the struggling "Fu Hua" once more and stepped on her.
"There are millions of unfortunate souls in this world, yet many still persevere and fight for survival. People like you, though, we usually describe with one word—useless!"
"...What do you know?!"
Perhaps the brutal beating had sobered her up, or maybe the discussion about identity and misfortune struck a chord deep within. Regardless, the black aura around "Fu Hua" stabilized. Clutching at Zeke's foot, she rasped out her question.
"I indeed don't understand. You've said nothing; how am I supposed to know what's on your mind?"
"I..." Opening her mouth, blood flowed forth as she tried to speak. Amidst a whirlpool of emotions, she suddenly found herself unsure of what to say, what she should say, or even what she could say.
Zeke raised his eyebrows.
"You see, if you yourself don't know what you want, how can I possibly guess it?"
"...Tell me, who am I?"
"I don't know. Isn't this something only you can decide? Just like Kiana—she was both a clone test subject and the continuation of the Herrscher of the Void, as well as a recognized Kaslana. In the end, she said she is Kiana, so that's who she is."
"How could it be...that simple?"
"Believe it or not, your choice. Anyway, seems like you've calmed down now, so I'll leave you to it. As long as you behave, feel free to do whatever you want."
Zeke lifted his foot.
With the immense pressure on her chest gone, the madness in Fu Hua's mind gradually dissipated. Finally, the accumulated injuries caught up with her consciousness.
Weakly lying on the ground, her eyelids felt unbearably heavy.
"O-Old...Antique...are you okay..."
"Yes, I'm here, and I'm fine," came a gentle voice, responding within her heart.
The last tightly wound string inside "Fu Hua" finally relaxed.
"Old...Antique...Fu Hua...I'm sorry..."
"It's alright. Get some rest; tomorrow will bring better weather." The warmth in Fu Hua's voice seemed infused with an invisible magic, gently soothing the complex emotions within "Fu Hua."
Moments later, "Fu Hua" closed her eyes, falling completely unconscious as the ominous black mist surrounding her dissipated.
Just before losing consciousness, "Fu Hua" vaguely saw the Book of Black and White flying towards them from afar, landing on Zeke's head and hopping incessantly while chattering non-stop—as if angrily rebuking and complaining about something.
Though she couldn't understand what was being said, it truly lived up to Little Fuxi's spirit—displaying such boldness even after witnessing that incomprehensible power... How courageous...