"Explode? Or… what is it trying to complete?" Saitama's eyes narrowed. He could feel it—if the energy inside that crystal was released, the consequences would be unimaginable!
"I have to destroy it immediately!" The thought was crystal clear. Saitama took a deep breath, his right fist slowly drawing back as all the power in his body gathered into it like rivers returning to the sea. His cheap hero suit fluttered violently despite the absence of wind, snapping loudly.
Time seemed to congeal under the crystal's furious, pulsing energy. Saitama clenched his right fist, his knuckles letting out faint crackling pops from the sheer force being compressed. The airflow around him twisted under an invisible field, forming a tiny vortex that repelled every drifting shard of dark energy that tried to approach.
"One punch will end you." Saitama stared at the black crystal, its pulse accelerating, its glow growing more and more blinding. He could feel the energy inside had reached a critical threshold—it could erupt at any moment!
No more hesitation!
Serious Series: Serious Punch!
Boom——!!!
Saitama's fist carried an almost plain, back-to-basics simplicity—yet within it was power capable of shattering stars. Without any flourish, it slammed straight into the very center of the black crystal!
Time froze for a split second.
Then—
Crack!!!
A crisp, ringing fracture—like ice splitting—echoed through the entire warped space! From the surface of Saitama's fist, a clear crack instantly appeared on the mirror-smooth black crystal. The crack spread like it was alive, branching wildly in every direction, covering the entire crystal in the blink of an eye!
Did it work!?
But then—an abrupt change!
What was shattered wasn't only the crystal itself! As the cracks spread, a colossal dark energy—compressed to its absolute limit—found an outlet like a volcano finally pierced open! That power didn't explode outward. Instead, carrying boundless hatred and a will to annihilate, it surged along Saitama's fist like countless icy poison needles, crazily rebounding back at him!
8————!
Saitama's body jolted violently! It wasn't a physical impact, but a bone-deep chill and corrosion that stabbed straight into the soul! The raging dark energy clung to him, trying to drill into him—
Buzz—————!
Saitama's body jolted violently! It wasn't a physical impact, but a bone-deep chill and corrosion that stabbed straight into the soul! The raging dark energy clung to him like maggots on bone, trying to burrow into every single cell, corrode his will, and dismantle his power! His movements became sluggish in an instant. His fist felt like it had sunk into viscous asphalt—his whole body was wrapped up, dragged, and swallowed by that rebounding black flood!
"Uh…" Saitama's brows knit slightly. This power really was a bit troublesome—like countless cold hands tugging at him, trying to pull him into the abyss. His fist was firmly "glued" to the crystal. For the moment, he couldn't pull it back, and he couldn't force out another burst to completely smash it.
"Saitama!" Spider-Man, far away, saw Saitama swallowed by eerie black light and suddenly frozen in place. He was frantic, but more monsters tangled him up, leaving him unable to break free.
Coulson's squad was in no better shape.
Right at this life-or-death moment
"The power of the Vishanti—disperse the darkness!" A steady, authoritative voice rang out!
The space above Saitama rippled like golden waves, and a figure appeared—wearing a blue cloak, the Eye of Agamotto hanging on his chest: Doctor Strange, Stephen Strange! His hands moved at blinding speed, drawing forth dazzling golden magic circles!
Seraphim Shield!
A gigantic magic shield made of countless golden runes formed instantly, slamming into place between Saitama and the black crystal! At the same time, Strange formed seals with both hands, and powerful white magic radiance—warm as sunlight—poured down over Saitama!
(End of Chapter)
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