Chapter 425: Fierce Battle

Chapter 425: Fierce Battle

In the 5th District, the base of the Second Messenger.

Since its establishment, this base had never faced any attacks. From the perspective of an evil organization's base, it seemed incomplete.

But today, someone completed that missing piece.

As an icy sword light descended from the sky, a terrifying chill erupted.

This base, covering over ten thousand acres and transformed from a mystic realm, began to freeze inch by inch.

The ice spread rapidly.

Without interference, it would have completely sealed the entire base within minutes.

And now, Lu Wu had invaded the very heart of their territory. How could there not be interference?

"Release!"

The Second Messenger's voice, filled with anger, echoed as the ice that had been spreading across the base suddenly halted and began to thaw inch by inch.

In a short while, not even a trace of ice remained in the Second Messenger's base.

At the same time, the Second Messenger appeared above his base, and Lu Wu was also there. Finally, the two of them came face to face.

Not all encounters make hearts flutter, nor are all meetings filled with poetry. At least, not the meeting between Lu Wu and the Second Messenger.

The first thing they did upon meeting was to size each other up.

This assessment only worsened their impressions of each other.

In Lu Wu's eyes, the Second Messenger, dressed in a suit, wearing a top hat, and carrying a cane, bore an uncanny resemblance to Feng Xiu, and he knew instantly that he wasn't a good person.

On the Second Messenger's side, just the sight of Lu Wu's appearance made his teeth itch.

Not to mention Lu Wu's intrusion into his territory.

If not for certain constraints, he would have killed Lu Wu on the spot.

"You have some guts. I haven't even come looking for you, yet you deliver yourself to my doorstep. Why are you in such a hurry to seek death?"

Although he didn't dare kill Lu Wu, fearing it would affect his leader's plans, he was bold enough to intimidate him with words.

As he spoke, the Second Messenger unleashed his Epic 2-Star power.

Epic power surged, and Lu Wu not only felt immense pressure but also saw the other's attributes.

...

Name: Second Messenger

Power: 2-Star (Epic)



Summon Beasts: Fear Demon (Epic 2-Star) and Tongue-Extractor Warden (Epic 1-Star)



Epic Power: Fear Power (Evil)



Description: Beware, this is not a simple character.

...

Almost simultaneously, two figures emerged from within Lu Wu's body.

One, dressed as a warden, held a chain in one hand and a pair of pliers in the other, exuding an aura of hell.

The other was shrouded in a black mist, its true form hidden, yet even the mist emanated an endless aura of terror.

The Second Messenger had directly summoned his two beasts.

As they appeared, Lu Wu also saw their attributes.

...

Name: Fear Demon

Power: 2-Star (Epic)



Quality: Epic Middle Grade

Epic Power: Fear Power

Weakness: Brightness (Weak)



Description: Facing fear may not always be the best approach!

...

Name: Tongue-Extractor Warden

Power: 1-Star (Epic)



Quality: Epic Lower Grade

Epic Power: Tongue-Extraction Power

Weakness: Lightning (Weak)



Description: Do not lie in its presence.

...

As Lu Wu observed the attributes of these two beasts, they split apart, positioning themselves to the left and right of the Second Messenger, forming a triangular structure that trapped Lu Wu within.

With his beasts in place, the Second Messenger's expression grew colder and more ferocious.

"You choose the path of hell over heaven! Since you've come, you'll stay here!"

Without hesitation, the Second Messenger made his move.

Of course, he didn't intend to kill Lu Wu, nor did he dare.

After all, Lu Wu was a pawn of the Zero Organization, but teaching him a lesson was within his rights.

Since he had offended him, the price must be paid! So, his first move was an Ultimate-tier skill, the Abyss of Despair.

This was a mental attack skill, and combined with his Epic Power of Fear, it could drag a person into the depths of despair, causing them to die in that despair.

The Second Messenger would control the skill, ensuring Lu Wu didn't die in his despair, but a taste of it was necessary.

It must be said, the Second Messenger's choice of the first skill was excellent.

This mental skill was almost unstoppable.

Unless Li Wu had a specific skill to counter it or managed to escape before the ability was unleashed, he would undoubtedly fall victim to it.

However, Li Wu possessed neither a skill to counteract this type of ability nor the opportunity to escape in time. As the Second Messenger's skill erupted, Li Wu was instantly plunged into the Abyss of Despair.

In Li Wu's perception, he had just been staring directly at the Second Messenger when everything before him suddenly changed.

In a daze, he found himself back at Elder Mountain, reliving the moment when Dudu was slain.

Dudu's death replayed before his eyes once more.

For Li Wu, who had never anticipated encountering such a situation, this was a blow beyond imagination. His heart clenched in that instant.

Helpless and unable to resist, Li Wu was overwhelmed by a sense of hopelessness and resentment.

Covering his heart, Li Wu knelt down. It took a long time for him to recover, and when he finally lifted his head, the same scene replayed again.

Once, twice, three times...

Dudu repeatedly died in front of Li Wu, and the deepest despair completely engulfed him.

It made his breathing labored.

It must be said that defeating someone is incredibly easy, especially when they have a weakness.

By exploiting that weakness, one can render a person completely incapable of resistance.

The same was true for Li Wu at this moment; he was utterly powerless to fight back. If the Second Messenger wished, he could take Li Wu out with a single move.

But he didn't, perhaps because he dared not.

"You came here so boldly, and I thought you had something up your sleeve. But it turns out this is all you've got?

You should be grateful, grateful that you're a pawn of that person, for otherwise, you'd be dead by now."

"However, while your life may be spared, you won't escape punishment. Let's make you taste an even deeper despair!"

In truth, if the Second Messenger had stopped here, everything would have been fine, perfect even.

He could have sent Li Wu, who had intruded, back where he came from.

He would have vented his anger, while Li Wu, on the receiving end of this mental blow, would need months, perhaps even longer, to recover.

Even that outcome would have been acceptable, but the Second Messenger wanted more; he wanted Li Wu to suffer further.

So, the scene before Li Wu changed once more.

This time, the replay of Dudu's death in front of him ceased, and the next scene quickly unfolded.

In this scene, Li Wu finally collected the Gateway Fragment.

After countless struggles, Li Wu managed to gather the Gateway Fragment and was about to resurrect Dudu.

At this moment, Li Wu's heart was filled with anticipation.

However, just as the Gateway Fragment was about to take effect and bring Dudu back to life, a hand reached out and snatched away the refined fragment.

In the blink of an eye, Li Wu was struck by a book, and he found himself in an endless hell.

This experience of being thrust into hell just before hope was indescribably more agonizing than death itself.

In reality, Li Wu instantly dropped to his knees, his entire being exuding a scent of utter despair.

The Second Messenger was highly satisfied.

"Excellent! After this, this boy will tremble at the very sight of me for the rest of his life!

This is the price he pays for his rudeness and recklessness! Get out of my sight!"

As he spoke, the Second Messenger waved his hand, preparing to send Li Wu flying.

But as he waved his hand, he suddenly felt something amiss.

Li Wu, who had been kneeling on the ground, slowly stood up, radiating an aura of madness, as if he intended to destroy everything.

The palm wind the Second Messenger unleashed was dispersed by the sword wind emanating from Li Wu's body as it approached him.

"So, you still want to resist?"

The Second Messenger couldn't help but be amused by this.

Li Wu's deep voice resonated, "I want you dead, the old fools at Elder Mountain dead, the Zeroers dead, and everyone related to this matter dead and buried!"

Hearing this, the Second Messenger was taken aback but soon shook his head. "This situation has occurred before. The Abyss of Despair can indeed drive some victims to madness and mental breakdown.

It seems I've pushed you too far, and now you've fallen to this state.

You're pitiful, so I'll let you in on the truth!

Tongue-Extractor!"

At the Second Messenger's calm command, the Tongue-Extractor, one of his two summoned beasts, sprang into action.

The chains in its hands lashed out towards Li Wu, ensnaring him in an instant, as if trapping him within a celestial net.

As the Tongue-Extractor Jailer pulled the chains, they tightened around Li Wu, binding him securely. Simultaneously, the Jailer extended its right pincer, aiming not for Li Wu's face but specifically for his tongue.

The Jailer possessed an incredibly overpowered ability—Tongue Extraction. Upon detecting lies from its opponent, it could forcibly extract their tongue, disregarding any armor or protection skills. And it didn't merely stop at the tongue; even innate skills and Epic Power could be temporarily sealed by this ability.

When the Jailer extended its pincer, the Fifth Messenger was certain that Li Wu's tongue would be pulled out. After all, Li Wu had just declared a bold statement, and the Jailer's ability should easily activate in response.

However, to the Fifth Messenger's surprise, the pincer halted right in front of Li Wu. This was because Li Wu's previous statement wasn't a lie. He genuinely intended to kill the Zeroers and anyone associated with them.

As the Jailer's ability failed to activate, the Fifth Messenger felt a twinge of disappointment. Nonetheless, it wasn't a significant issue; if the ability couldn't be triggered, they could simply pull out the tongue manually. With Li Wu restrained, it should be a straightforward task.

The Fifth Messenger gave the command, and the Jailer tightened the chains, forcing Li Wu to open his mouth for the tongue extraction. But as the chains tightened, a sharp sound rang out, and the chains binding Li Wu suddenly snapped.

"How is this possible?"

Before the Fifth Messenger could react, a long sword shot out from Li Wu's heart, piercing the Jailer directly across from him.

"Stop it!" the Fifth Messenger shouted, his face changing color. He ordered the Fear Demon beside him to take action. As the Demon moved, a massive ice-blue figure appeared before it, freezing the entire space with a single breath.

Although the freezing damage wasn't significant to the Fear Demon, but it prevented the Demon from aiding the Jailer. The Fifth Messenger reacted swiftly, summoning a creature from the Abyss of Despair as soon as he saw the Demon being blocked.

A roar echoed, and a golden divine dragon appeared, swinging its tail to send the Fifth Messenger flying. While the Fifth Messenger and the Fear Demon were occupied, the Jailer took the opportunity to act in self-defense.

The Jailer raised its pincers, emitting a brilliant light that barely blocked a direct chest strike from the Celestial Cloud Sword. However, as it blocked the sword, a silver longsword pierced its chest, followed by an unimaginable thunderous explosion.

The Jailer was instantly electrocuted into a rigid state. Seizing the moment, Li Wu grasped the Celestial Cloud Sword and, with a swift swing, beheaded the Jailer.

In an instant, one of the Fifth Messenger's two Summon Beasts was slain. This turn of events caught the Fifth Messenger off guard.

"Li Wu, you're asking for death!" the Fifth Messenger roared in anger. Li Wu, having just beheaded the Jailer, now wore a calm and indifferent expression as he stared at the Fifth Messenger.

With a detached gaze, Li Wu addressed the Fifth Messenger, "You know that Feng Xiu fought against Fei Yinghao's clone, and he was thoroughly beaten by it. It was only by dispersing the clone that he managed to escape. You should be aware of this, right?"

The Fifth Messenger was taken aback, unsure of Li Wu's sudden statement. But deep down, he had a foreboding sense of unease.

In truth, the Fifth Messenger had severely underestimated Li Wu's strength. Prior to this, he had no knowledge of Li Wu possessing four Summon Beasts, all of which were Epic Rank.

The aura emanating from the dragon and the little skeleton was particularly chilling. What truly alarmed the Fifth Messenger was the fact that Li Wu's four Epic 1-Star Summon Beasts indicated a power far beyond what he had initially displayed.

Moreover, he had heard that Ryuichiro Ryukawa had encountered Li Wu and, instead of killing him, had likely passed on a legacy. With such a concentration of power, Li Wu, even if he were foolish, should possess strength nearing Epic Rank 2.

Realizing this, the Fifth Messenger panicked. "Fear, let's go!" he said, preparing to retreat. Li Wu paid him no heed, his gaze remaining calm and detached as he watched the Fifth Messenger's departing figure. Slowly, Li Wu raised the Celestial Cloud Sword in his hand...

(End of Chapter)

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