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"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The continuous explosions shook the arms holding the dual shields relentlessly, exerting immense pressure on Senti. Yet amidst the chaos, she managed a wry smile.
"Yes, yes, yes! This is more like it, Kiana! You're up there, right? I'm coming to pluck those wings off!"
A series of explosions sent Senti hurtling toward a jagged cliff face. Peering through the gaps between her massive shields, she seized the opportunity and slammed one shield forcefully against the mountainside.
With a deafening roar, half the mountain crumbled, while Senti harnessed this momentum to unleash her ki wildly. Resisting the explosive shocks from all directions, she soared steadfastly upward like a rocket.
"Kiana!"
Laughing maniacally, Senti charged below Kiana like a bolt of black lightning, ready to strike with a single punch.
Yet Kiana crossed her arms, smirking confidently.
In the next instant, countless golden ripples radiated outward above them as Lance of Subspace descended en masse like a torrential rainstorm.
Whoosh!
The long spears pierced Senti but shattered only illusions.
"Hm? Where is she?"
Kiana's calm smile faded as she scanned her surroundings before finally turning around. There, blocking out the sun, stood a colossal version of Senti, towering over a hundred meters tall, swinging a gargantuan fist that seemed to crush the sky itself.
"Ki-ah-naaaa..." The giant Senti bared its teeth, emitting a thunderous voice slowed down to a menacing rumble.
Kiana instinctively rubbed her ears as the colossal fist approached. She readied herself with one hand, her eyes glowing golden and crimson.
"Another illusion? No, for the Herrscher of Sentience, there's likely no distinction between reality and falsehood."
The corners of Kiana's lips curved upwards. The Lance of Subspace transformed into a shield, creating twelve concentric layers before her.
"BOOM!!"
Just as Kiana anticipated, the massive punch, akin to an enraged deity, shattered her shields and continued straight towards her body. Simultaneously, she drew back her right palm to waist level, assuming a striking stance, while brilliant golden flames ignited on her hand.
"Huff—"
Breathing out a breath laden with sparks, Kiana smiled faintly at the approaching fist.
"Flame Demon: Parting Heavens!!!"
Masterfully wielding the Inch Heart Fist Technique, infused with the explosive power of the Flame Herrscher and a trace of Divine Essence consciousness, this strike seemed truly capable of cleaving both heaven and earth apart.
"BOOM!!"
As their attacks collided, a massive space singularity formed in the sky, utterly leveling the rugged terrain below.
Kiana held her striking pose before the black hole as Senti suddenly appeared beside her, swinging his giant sword downward.
"Your hands are truly beautiful, and your attacks are equally impressive. How about letting me keep this hand for now? Ha ha ha!"
"Not happening—Zeke would definitely get mad!" Kiana smiled unfazed by the sudden attack, her golden eye flashing briefly.
In the next instant, Senti's swing missed its mark, the sword energy carving a narrow canyon into the ground.
Meanwhile, Kiana materialized behind him, facing Senti with her palm pressed against the back of his head. A flicker of golden flame emerged from her hand, accompanied by a mischievous grin.
"Take flight, Senti!"
Boom!
A scarlet blaze streaked across the sky, crashing far away to unleash torrents of magma like tidal waves.
"Hm? Still not the true form?" Kiana's smile faltered as she watched Senti transform into a flurry of black feathers just before being engulfed by flames.
"The Herrscher of Void and Sentience, why must you be so troublesome?!" they both exclaimed simultaneously.
Kiana and Senti cried out simultaneously.
The black feathers swirling around Kiana surged with an eerie, restless energy before exploding violently.
"Boom!"
In the aftermath of the dark blast, only the sky's slowly healing black hole remained as evidence of their clash, devoid of any trace of either combatant.
At the same time, on distant golden sands, Kiana emerged from a shimmering golden ripple. Her white boots melted the sand beneath her feet as she rubbed her forehead, visibly distressed.
Opposite Kiana, amidst a flurry of black feathers, Senti materialized crouching atop her heavy sword. Swinging her meteor hammer, she wore a charming, innocent smile.
"Hahaha! That was so much fun, Kiana! Are you rested up yet? Let's continue quickly!"
"I'm not particularly tired myself; using two Herrscher Cores grants me abundant energy. But Fu Hua-sensei's body has always been monstrous, so I imagine your reserves are equally plentiful?"
"Ha! Absolutely! There's a universal truth as certain as the sun in the sky—it's that Red Kite Immortal is simply the best!"
"Agreed! Alright then, although Herrschers typically rely on elemental powers, since we're facing each other, let's engage in close combat for some fun!"
Bravely, Kiana issued a challenge to embrace melee with none other than half of Shenzhou martial arts' progenitor and embodiment of its divine essence.
In response, Senti swung her meteor hammer, launching it forward.
"Come! Let's battle, Kiana!"
"You bet, Senti!"
Kiana headbutted the meteor hammer aside and charged forth, fists flying.
Simultaneously, Senti kicked her heavy sword beneath her feet, swiftly following its flight. She grabbed the hilt mid-air and thrust directly at Kiana's face.
Just then, Zeke appeared grimly between them.
"Boom!!!"
Kiana's blazing punch struck Zeke's shoulder, while Senti's full-force giant sword pierced his waist.
Zeke remained steadfast, but Kiana's white arm guard cracked, and Senti's giant sword chipped at its tip.
Silence... × 3
In this quiet moment, Zeke gazed upon the sky's black hole and the transformed landscape, now desert instead of rugged mountains. Considering the possibility of Kiana being pregnant, his expression darkened further.
A palpable tension enveloped the sweating Kiana and Senti.
In the next instant, Senti sheathed all weapons, casually rested his hands behind his head, and started tracing circles on the ground with one foot, feigning nonchalance as if it had nothing to do with him. Quickly following suit, Kiana relaxed her fists, shedding the Herrscher armor for her adorable white blouse and little red skirt.
Both innocently glanced around, simultaneously whistling in unison:
"Whistle~ Whistle~ Whistle~~" × 2
"Hmm?"
Zeke narrowed his eyes.
Kiana might not actually be pregnant, and even if she was, Senti wasn't aware of it. Their spirited combat within the training ground caused no external damage; rather, it served as valuable practice, deserving commendation... With these thoughts, Zeke absolved them momentarily before effortlessly grabbing Senti by the head.
"Squawk!?!"
"Boom!!"
With immense force, Zeke slammed Senti's head into the ground, causing his legs to arch high and tremble weakly.
"Crack!"
Simultaneously, the entire subspace training ground emitted a mechanical breakdown sound. The sandy terrain vanished, returning them to the initial state of the training ground—a spacious, brightly lit white room.
"Phew—"
Zeke exhaled deeply, releasing Senti's head and slowly straightening up.
Did you think having a valid reason would spare you from Zeke's wrath? Not a chance! As the mighty emperor, am I bound by mere logic? Only heaven knows how much Zeke's rationality crumbled at the thought of Kiana possibly being pregnant while witnessing such intense combat between her and Senti. Feeling so unsettled, it was crucial for him to vent, lest it harm his mental well-being.
Zeke glanced sideways at the motionless Senti lying on the ground, then shifted his gaze towards Kiana, who was pressed against the wall, attempting to stealthily escape through the door.
"Brrp!" Trembling uncontrollably with fear, Kiana let out an involuntary quiver.
As Zeke's hand gradually approached...