Selene was also playing a crucial role in the battle at this moment.
She used her wisdom and magic to constantly analyze the enemy's attack patterns and the structure of the Energy Vortex.
Her hands moved rapidly in the air to form seals, and mysterious runes flew from her hands toward the enemies.
Although these runes could not cause fatal damage to the enemies, they could effectively disrupt their movements.
"Hode, I have discovered that the energy fluctuations of this vortex seem to follow a pattern," Selene suddenly said loudly.
"It has an energy decay period every so often, and we can launch our attack during that time."
Hode's eyes lit up, and he immediately understood what Selene meant.
"Alright, everyone get ready. When the vortex's energy decays, we will all rush in together."
Everyone nodded in succession, beginning to adjust their states as they waited for the best moment to arrive.
Time passed minute by minute, and the atmosphere on the battlefield became increasingly tense.
Every enemy attack left them in precarious situations, but they never gave up.
Finally, Selene shouted, "Now!"
Hode and the others immediately took action.
Like arrows released from a bow, they rushed toward the Energy Vortex.
During the charge, they constantly beat back the approaching enemies, each step filled with hardship.
When they neared the Energy Vortex, a powerful suction force came, as if it wanted to swallow them whole.
Hode clenched his fists tightly, the glow of Quantum Energy flickering around his body as he tried to resist the suction.
Diana, meanwhile, thrust the Spear of Truth into the ground, gripping the shaft tightly with both hands to steady herself.
"Everyone, attack the center of the vortex together!" Hodeshouted loudly.
He launched his attack first, Quantum Energy condensing into a powerful beam on his fist and shooting toward the center of the vortex.
Diana, Elektra, and Selene also unleashed their strongest attacks, rays of energy converging toward the center of the vortex.
However, just as their attacks were about to hit the center of the vortex, a giant palm suddenly reached out from within.
This palm emitted a terrifying aura, and with a light wave, it blocked everyone's attacks.
"What is this thing!" Elektra screamed in terror.
"No matter what it is, we cannot retreat!" Hode gritted his teeth, a look of determination in his eyes.
He gathered his power again, preparing to launch a new round of attacks.
Just then, the giant palm reached out to grab them.
It was extremely fast, and the group had no time to dodge.
Hode's heart tightened, and he instinctively stepped in front of the others.
"Hode!" Diana and the others cried out in terror.
Just as the palm was about to grab Hode, a mysterious power suddenly surged from within him.
This power was different from all the abilities he had obtained before; it was filled with a sacred and majestic aura.
A dazzling light burst forth from Hode's body, forcing the giant palm back.
"This... what is this power?" Selene looked at Hode in astonishment.
Hode himself felt very shocked; he did not know where this power came from.
But at this moment, he had no time to think about it, because the enemy would not give him a chance to catch his breath.
"Everyone, keep attacking, now's our chance!" Hodeshouted.
He led the group to launch an attack on the Energy Vortexonce again.
This time, their attacks became even more ferocious, and that mysterious power seemed to provide them with powerful assistance.
Under their combined attack, the Energy Shield of the Energy Vortex began to crack.
Those strange creatures also sensed the crisis and rushed crazily toward the group, trying to stop them.
But Hode and the others did not retreat in the slightest; relying on their tenacious will and mutual trust, they engaged in a life-and-death struggle with the enemy.
Finally, the Energy Shield of the Energy Vortex was completely shattered.
Hode and the others rushed into the center of the vortex without hesitation.
In the center of the vortex, they saw a massive energy core, which emitted terrifying energy fluctuations, as if it were the source of the end of the entire World.
"That's it, destroy it!" Hode shouted.
He rushed toward the energy core first, Quantum Energycondensing into a huge Energy Sword in his hand, and slashed fiercely at the energy core.
Diana and the others also unleashed their attacks, blasting toward the energy core.
Under their attacks, the energy core began to shake violently, and cracks spread across its surface.
However, just when they thought victory was in sight, the energy core suddenly erupted with a powerful Impact.
This Impact swept toward them like a tsunami.
Hode and the others were hit by this Impact, and their bodies were sent flying.
"No!" Hode's heart was filled with unwillingness. He looked at the energy core about to explode, and a sense of despair welled up in his heart.
He knew that if the energy core exploded, the entire Worldwould be destroyed.
Just then, Diana struggled to stand up.
Her body was covered in wounds, but her eyes remained firm.
"Hode, we cannot give up. For the World, for the people we love, we must stand up again."
Hode looked at Diana, and a surge of strength welled up in his heart.
He slowly stood up, and the others also struggled to their feet.
They looked at each other, their eyes filled with determination and trust.
"Together!" Hode shouted.
They rushed toward the energy core again, prepared to sacrifice their lives to stop this disaster.
At this moment, the explosion of the energy core had entered a countdown, and an even more intense battle was about to unfold...
The surroundings were filled with brilliant light.
Hode felt every nerve in his body tightening, every muscle burning.
The destructive aura emitted by the energy core was like a giant beast waking from a thousand-year slumber, baring its fangs and claws to threaten them.
"This time, we go all out!" Elektra gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with resolve.
The dagger clutched tightly in her hand trembled slightly under the residual force of the Impact, but her posture remained upright, without any intention of retreating.
Selene quickly formed seals with his hands, chanting under her breath.
Mysterious runes flew from her fingertips, circling the group and forming a thin shield.
"This shield won't last long, everyone speed up!" she shouted, beads of sweat covering her forehead.
Diana took a deep breath, the Spear of Truth in her hand flashing with dazzling light.
She let out a shout and charged toward the energy corefirst, the spear tip pointing straight at the center.
"For justice, for the World!" Her voice echoed across the battlefield, carrying an unquestionable power.
Hode followed closely behind Diana, a surge of heroic spirit rising in his heart.
He knew that this time, they had no way out.
Quantum Energy surged wildly within him, intertwining with that mysterious power to form an unprecedentedly powerful energy.
He clenched his fists, and Quantum Energy condensed into two huge orbs of light, ready to launch a fatal blow at any moment.
Just as they were about to approach the energy core, it suddenly emitted a sharp humming sound.
Immediately after, countless Energy Rays shot out from the core, raining down on them like a dense shower of arrows.
"Careful!" Hode shouted. He quickly blocked in front of Diana, pushing his hands forward. The Quantum Energyorbs collided with the Energy Rays, erupting in a burst of intense light.
The huge Impact caused Hode's body to jolt, but he gritted his teeth and held off this wave of attacks.
Elektra nimbly wove between the Energy Rays, her body like an agile cheetah, each jump and roll dodging the attacks just perfectly.
She seized the opportunity, slashed with her dagger, and a cold glint flashed as she severed an Energy Ray.
Selene used her magic to control the surrounding elements, forming walls of Earth and curtains of Water to shield everyone from the Energy Rays.
However, the power of the Energy Rays was simply too great; the Earth walls and Water curtains were constantly being shattered, and her magic was rapidly depleting.
"This won't work; we have to find a way to break through its defenses!" Diana said loudly.
She looked at the energy core, a trace of determination flashing in her eyes.
"I'll go attract its attention, you guys find an opportunity to attack the core!"
After speaking, Diana leaped, holding the Spear of Truthhigh, and thrust it fiercely toward the energy core.
The energy core seemed to sense her attack, and an even more powerful Energy Ray shot toward her.
Diana dodged the attack, simultaneously sweeping out with the Spear of Truth and striking the side of the energy core.
The energy core was enraged by this blow, letting out an angry roar.
More Energy Rays shot toward Diana, surrounding her completely.
Diana dodged left and right, but was still grazed by several Energy Rays, blood seeping from her wounds.
"Diana!" Hode's heart tightened. He didn't care about anything else, gathered all his strength, and rushed toward the energy core.
Quantum Energy formed a long trail of light behind him, like a comet streaking across the night sky.
During the charge, Hode felt that mysterious power fusing even more closely with his Quantum Energy.
Some strange images suddenly flashed through his mind—seemingly some ancient runes and mysterious rituals.
But he had no time to think; at this moment, he had only one thought in his mind—destroy the energy core and save the World.
Just as he was about to approach the energy core, a black shield suddenly appeared on its surface.
Hode's attack slammed hard against the shield, emitting a dull, thunderous sound.
The shield trembled slightly but showed no signs of breaking.
"Damn it, why is this shield so sturdy!" Hode cursed inwardly.
He increased his energy output, the Quantum Energy orbs constantly striking the shield, but it resisted stubbornly.
At this moment, Elektra and Selene also arrived.
Elektra looked at the shield before her, a trace of ruthlessness flashing in her eyes.
"Let me try!" She held the dagger with both hands, concentrating all her strength into it.
Then, like a bolt of lightning, she rushed toward the shield and stabbed the dagger fiercely into it.
The shield hummed and vibrated from the blow but still did not break.
Selene observed the shield from the side and noticed some mysterious runes flickering on it.
"These runes might be the key to the shield; we must find a way to destroy them!" she shouted.
Hode nodded and began to study the runes carefully.
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck his mind, and those strange images appeared again.
He seemed to understand the meaning of these runes; he quickly formed seals with his hands and chanted a string of mysterious incantations.
As the incantation was chanted, the light on Hode's body became even more dazzling.
The Quantum Energy orbs in his hands also changed, turning into rays of mysterious runic light that shot toward the runes on the shield.
When the runic light made contact with the runes on the shield, a burst of dazzling light was emitted.
The runes on the shield began to flicker unsteadily, and the strength of the shield gradually weakened.
"Now!" Hode shouted.
He gathered his power again, and the Quantum Energyorbs smashed fiercely against the shield.
This time, the shield finally couldn't withstand the attack; with a "crack," it split open with cracks.
Seeing this, Diana also seized the opportunity to launch an attack.
She held the Spear of Truth high and chanted: "In the name of truth, destroy all evil!"
The light on the Spear of Truth flared brilliantly. She swung it with force, and the spear pierced through the shield like lightning, stabbing into the energy core.
The energy core let out a shrill scream and began to shake violently.
Countless energy fluctuations erupted from the core, forming a powerful energy storm.
Hode and the others were swept into this energy storm, their bodies shaking uncontrollably.
"Everyone hold on, don't get blown away!" Hode shouted loudly.
He gripped Diana's hand tightly, Diana grabbed Elektra, and Elektra grabbed Selene.
The four of them were tightly connected, struggling to hold on within this energy storm.
The energy storm grew stronger and stronger, their bodies tossed about.
Hode felt as if his body were about to be torn apart, but he gritted his teeth and held on for dear life.
He knew that once they were separated, they would never have another chance to destroy the energy core.
Just then, Hode felt that mysterious power within him surge again.
This power was like a giant dragon, rampaging within his body.
His heart stirred, and he attempted to guide this power.
A miracle happened; this power actually fused with the Quantum Energy, forming a powerful shield that tightly wrapped around the four of them.
With the resistance of this shield, the power of the energy storm gradually weakened.
Hode and the others seized the opportunity to steady themselves, looking at the energy core about to explode before them, their hearts filled with tension.
"We must leave here as quickly as possible, otherwise the power of the explosion will destroy us all!" Selene shouted loudly.
However, just as they were preparing to evacuate, the energy core suddenly stopped trembling.
Its surface light flickered, as if it were brewing an even more terrifying attack.
"Oh no, it is about to self-destruct!" Diana's expression changed.
Hode's heart sank. He knew that if the energy core self-destructed, the entire World would be plunged into an irredeemable situation.
He looked at his companions beside him, and a strong sense of responsibility welled up in his heart.
"We cannot let it self-destruct. I will stay behind to stop it; you all go first!" Hode said loudly.
"No, Hode, this is too dangerous!" Diana immediately objected.
"There is no time, Diana. This is the only way. Trust me, I will be fine!" Hode said firmly.
Elektra and Selene also expressed their desire to stay and fight with Hode, but Hode shook his head resolutely.
"You must leave; this is an order! Furthermore, you still need to go and protect more people. You cannot all stay here and take risks."
Looking at Hode's determined eyes, Diana and the others knew they could not change Hode's decision.
With tears in her eyes, Diana hugged Hode tightly. "You must come back alive; we will be waiting for you."
Hode nodded. He watched the backs of Diana and the others as they gradually moved away, his heart filled with reluctance.
But he knew that he carried the heavy responsibility of saving the World and could not show the slightest hesitation.
After Diana and the others left, Hode took a deep breath. He gathered all his strength, and the Quantum Energy and mysterious power within him achieved an unprecedented fusion.
Dazzling light flickered around his body, as if he were a star about to explode.
The energy core's self-destruct sequence had already started, and a powerful energy fluctuation was continuously accumulating within the core.
Hode could feel that once this energy erupted, it would be World-destroying.
"Come on, let me see just how powerful you are!" Hoderoared and rushed toward the energy core.
His body, like a massive Energy Vortex, began to crazily absorb the energy around the energy core.
The energy core seemed to sense Hode's intention; it let out an angry roar, and the speed of the self-destruction accelerated.
More energy fluctuations surged toward Hode, attempting to consume him.
Hode gritted his teeth, resisting with all his might. He felt as if he were inside a massive furnace, and every inch of his skin was being scorched.
But he did not give up; he continued to absorb the energy, attempting to control the energy core before it self-destructed.
Time passed second by second, and Hode's body had reached its limit.
His consciousness began to blur, but he had only one belief in his heart—to save the World.
Just as he was about to give up, he suddenly felt a strange change occur within the mysterious power and Quantum Energy in his body.
These two forces had actually fused into a brand-new 705u.com-53 Reading Club energy. This energy was full of vitality and hope, forming a sharp contrast with the destructive energy of the energy core.
Hode's heart stirred, and he attempted to guide this brand-new energy.
A miracle occurred once again; this energy, like a nimble ribbon, began to rotate around the energy core.
It began to gradually neutralize the destructive energy of the energy core, and the self-destruct sequence gradually slowed down.
However, the energy core did not seem willing to be controlled just like that.
It let out one final roar, and all the energy surged toward Hode, attempting to destroy him completely.
Hode felt as if his body were about to burst, but he gritted his teeth tightly, not retreating in the slightest.
He focused his mind, concentrating all his power on that brand-new energy.
"Stop!" Hode roared, pushing his hands forward, and that brand-new energy, like a massive beam of light, shot toward the energy core.
The beam of light collided with the destructive energy of the energy core, erupting in a burst of dazzling light.
The entire space was illuminated by this light, as if day had arrived.
Under the Impact of this powerful energy, Hode felt his consciousness gradually blurring.
He did not know if he could successfully stop the energy core from self-destructing, but he knew he had done his best.
Just as he was about to lose consciousness, he felt a warm force wrap around him.
This force was full of love and care, making him feel incomparably at ease.
He slowly opened his eyes and discovered that he was in a strange space, surrounded by brilliant light...
Chapter 546: There Are More Dangers Waiting for Us
Hode slowly awakened in this strange light. He felt his whole body warm, and the pain and fatigue brought by the previous battle seemed to have been swept away.
He struggled to sit up and looked around, trying to figure out where he was.
"You are awake." A gentle voice came from nearby.
Hode turned his head to look and saw a woman dressed in a white dress, with a soft light radiating from her body, standing not far away.
Her face was stunningly beautiful, and her eyes revealed endless tenderness and kindness, as if she could see through everything in Hode's heart.
"Who are you? Where am I?" Hode asked, filled with confusion.
The woman smiled slightly and said softly, "I am the Goddess of Life, and this is the space of the Source of Life. You have just experienced a difficult battle, and it was your courage and determination that brought you here."
Hode then remembered the life-and-death struggle with the energy core, and he couldn't help but feel a lingering fear.
"The energy core... what happened to it in the end?" he asked anxiously.
The Goddess of Life gently raised her hand, and a beam of light gathered in her hand, forming an image.
In the image, under the Impact of Hode's brand-new energy, the energy core gradually stopped its self-destruct sequence and finally dissipated into countless tiny specks of light in the air.
And the World where Hode was located was spared from destruction because of his heroic actions.
"You succeeded, Hode. You used your own power to save the World." The Goddess of Life said with a smile.
Hode felt a surge of excitement; he had not expected that he had truly done it.
But soon, he remembered Diana and the others and wondered if they were safe. "What about my companions? Are they okay?"
The Goddess of Life nodded, "They are all safe; you do not need to worry. However, Hode, your mission is not yet over."
"You contain huge potential within your body. As long as you continue to work hand-in-hand with those brave female superheroes and constantly increase the intimacy between you, you will be able to gain more powerful abilities to counter more dangers that threaten the World."
Hode's heart stirred; he understood what the Goddess of Life meant.
Previously, in the process of fighting side-by-side with Diana, Elektra, and Selene, he had faintly felt that there was a certain special connection between him and them, and every intimate interaction had strengthened the power within him.
"I understand, Goddess of Life. I will continue to work hard." Hode said firmly.
The Goddess of Life nodded with satisfaction, then gently waved her hand, and a light enveloped Hode.
When the light dissipated, Hode discovered that he had returned to the place where he had fought before.
Diana, Elektra, and Selene were anxiously searching for him everywhere; seeing him return safely, all three of them showed expressions of surprise and joy.
"Hode, you are finally back! We were worried to death!" Diana 705u.com-53 Reading Club rushed over and hugged Hode tightly.
Hode felt Diana's warm embrace, and a warm current welled up in his heart.
He gently patted Diana's back and said, "I am fine; I made you worry."
Elektra and Selene also gathered around, their eyes full of concern.
"Hode, where did you go? We have been looking for you for a long time." Elektra asked.
Hode hesitated for a moment but decided to tell them about his experience in the space of the Source of Life.
After hearing Hode's account, all three were very surprised.
"So, does this mean we must continue to fight side-by-side in the future, and also enhance the feelings between us, to gain more powerful strength?" Diana asked.
Hode nodded, "That's right, that is what the Goddess of Life said. I believe that as long as we are united, there is no difficulty we cannot overcome."
Just at this moment, a roaring sound suddenly came from the sky.
Everyone looked up and saw a massive alien warship slowly descending.
The doors of the warship slowly opened, and a group of strange-looking Alien Creatures walked out from inside.
"Earthling, you have become an obstacle to our conquest of the Universe. Today, we will completely eliminate you!" The leading Alien Creature let out a harsh laugh.
Hode and the others immediately entered combat mode.
Diana held the Spear of Truth and said with a determined look, "Come on, we will not let you succeed!"
Elektra also gripped the dagger in her hand tightly, her body slightly crouching, like a cheetah about to pounce on its prey.
Selene quickly formed seals with both hands, chanting, and mysterious runes flew from her fingertips, circling around everyone.
Hode took a deep breath; he could feel the Quantum Energy and mysterious power within his body starting to surge again.
He looked at his companions beside him, his heart filled with fighting spirit.
The battle erupted instantly. The Alien Creaturesbrandished their weapons and rushed toward Hode and the others.
Diana shouted loudly and was the first to meet them. The Spear of Truth whistled in her hands, and every attack could repel several Alien Creatures.
Elektra nimbly wove between the Alien Creatures; her dagger was like the scythe of the God of Death, and every strike took a life.
Selene manipulated the surrounding elements, forming walls of Earth and screens of Water to block the attacks of the Alien Creatures for everyone.
Hode engaged a group of Alien Creatures head-on. He clenched his fists, and Quantum Energy condensed into two massive balls of light, which he smashed fiercely toward the Alien Creatures.
Wherever the balls of light went, the Alien Creatures were blown away.
However, the number of Alien Creatures was simply too large, and their attacks were becoming increasingly fierce.
Gradually, Hode and the others began to feel some strain.
"This cannot go on; we must find a way to break through their defensive line!" Diana shouted loudly.
Hode's heart stirred; he remembered what the Goddess of Life had said.
Perhaps, as long as he increased the intimacy between him and his companions a bit more, he could gain more powerful strength.
He looked at Diana, his eyes filled with deep affection.
"Diana, we have fought together for so long, and I am truly grateful for you. Are you willing to continue fighting side-by-side with me, for this World, and for each other?"
Diana was slightly stunned, then a brilliant smile appeared on her face.
"I am willing, Hode. No matter what difficulties we encounter, I will face them with you."
Just at this moment, Hode felt a warm current surge within his body, and his power seemed to have increased by a few points.
He waved his hands, and a massive Energy Shieldappeared in front of everyone, blocking the attacks of the Alien Creatures.
"Now is the time! Everyone, concentrate your power and attack their core!" Hode shouted loudly.
Upon hearing this, everyone concentrated their power and launched an attack toward the core of the Alien Creatures' warship.
Diana leaped high, and the Spear of Truth pierced fiercely toward the core; Elektra rushed over like a bolt of lightning, her dagger slashing fiercely toward the core; Selenepushed her hands forward, and a massive energy wave blasted toward the core.
Under their combined attack, the core of the Alien Creatures' warship was finally hit, emitting a violent explosion.
The warship began to teeter, and the Alien Creatures all became panicked.
"Take this chance, eliminate them all!" Hode shouted loudly, leading everyone to launch the final charge.
In the intense battle, the coordination between Hode and Diana, Elektra, and Selene became increasingly tacit, and the intimacy between them was constantly rising.
Every exchange of glances, every tacit cooperation, made the power between them become even stronger.
Finally, through the joint efforts of everyone, the Alien Creatures were all eliminated, and the alien warship was reduced to ruins.
Hode and the others stood amidst the ruins, looking at the scene of devastation around them, their hearts filled with many emotions.
They knew that this was just a small victory on their path to saving the World, and there would be more challenges waiting for them in the future.
"Let's go; there are more dangers waiting for us." Hodesaid.
Diana, Elektra, and Selene nodded, and the four walked side-by-side, heading toward the unknown future.
And at this moment, in the deep reaches of the distant Universe, an even more evil force was quietly awakening, and it was casting its gaze toward Earth...
Chapter 355
Chapter 547: Future Troubles Will Only Be Greater
Hode and his group left the ruins, the atmosphere heavy along the way. Diana broke the silence first, patting Hodeon the shoulder and saying: "Hode, although we won this time, I can feel that future troubles will only be greater."
Hode nodded, his eyes firm as he said: "That is right, but with you all by my side, I am not afraid. Furthermore, I will strive to improve my intimacy with you all to gain stronger power and protect this World."
Elektra's lips curled slightly, revealing a cunning smile: "Yo, Hode, that sounds a bit like sweet talk. However, I am looking forward to seeing how strong you can become."
Selene folded her arms across her chest and said softly: "I sense an unusual aura; it seems an evil force is approaching. We must prepare as soon as possible."
As they were speaking, the sky suddenly became overcast with dark clouds, thunder and lightning flashing. A massive Energy Ray descended from the sky, shooting straight toward them. Hode reacted quickly, pushing Diana and the others away while he condensed a Quantum Energy Shield to block the blow.
"What is this thing!" Elektra shouted.
A gigantic, evil-aura-exuding monster slowly descended from the dark clouds. Its body was composed of various twisted metals and unknown energy, its eyes flashing with red light, as if it were a demon from hell.
"It seems this is the vanguard of that evil force," Hodegritted his teeth and said.
The monster let out a roar and swung its massive arm to smash at them. Hode and the others quickly scattered, each looking for an opportunity to attack. Diana held the Spear of Truth, lunged forward, and stabbed at the monster's leg. However, the monster's body was exceptionally hard, and the Spear of Truth only left a shallow mark.
"How is this thing's body so hard!" Diana frowned.
Taking advantage of the gap when the monster attacked Diana, Elektra circled behind it and stabbed her dagger hard into its back. But again, the dagger only left a spark on the monster's body and did not cause any substantial damage.
Selene quickly performed hand seals, chanting something. The surrounding Elemental Power began to converge, forming sharp ice spikes that shot toward the monster. When the ice spikes hit the monster, it only slowed its movements slightly.
Hode watched as his companions' attacks had little effect and felt anxious. He knew he had to find the monster's weakness as soon as possible. Just then, he suddenly felt a subtle connection between himself and Diana, as if their minds were linked at that moment.
"Diana, let's attack its head together!" Hode shouted.
Diana understood, leaping high into the air with the Spear of Truth flashing with dazzling light. Hode condensed all his Quantum Energy, forming a huge energy ball. The two charged at the monster's head simultaneously, and the Spear of Truth and the energy ball struck the monster's head at the same time.
The monster let out a painful roar, and its body began to tremble violently. However, it did not fall; instead, it became even crazier. It swung its arms, smashing huge craters into the surrounding ground.
"This won't do; our attacks aren't enough!" Selene shouted.
Hode had an idea; he remembered that he also had the potential to increase intimacy with Elektra and Selene to gain power. He looked at Elektra, his eyes full of trust: "Elektra, join me in finding its energy core!"
Elektra nodded, her figure flashing like a ghost as she rushed toward the monster. Hode followed closely behind her, both of them continuously dodging the monster's attacks. In the chaotic battle, Hode suddenly felt that the intimacy between him and Elektra had increased slightly, and a faint light began to flicker around his body.
"Found it!" Elektra suddenly shouted, pointing to a shimmering part on the monster's chest.
Hode didn't hesitate to condense Quantum Energy and shoot it at that spot. At the same time, Elektra swung her dagger, stabbing toward that spot. Both attacks hit simultaneously, the monster let out a deafening scream, and its body began to disintegrate gradually.
However, just as the monster was about to disappear completely, a black light shot out from its body and flew into the distance.
"What was that?" Diana asked.
Hode frowned and said: "I don't know, but it definitely isn't anything good. We have to chase after it and see."
The four of them chased in the direction where the black light disappeared and soon arrived at an abandoned factory. The factory was filled with a pungent smell, and it was pitch black all around. They walked into the factory cautiously, and suddenly, a group of You-Know-Who in black uniforms swarmed out from all directions.
"Who are you? Why are you blocking us?" Hode shouted.
One of the You-Know-Who sneered and said: "You meddlesome guys, don't think about leaving here alive today. You ruined our plan and must pay the price!"
The battle broke out again. Although these You-Know-Who were not as strong individually as the previous monster, they were numerous and coordinated well. They held various strange weapons and continuously attacked Hode and the others.
Diana wielded the Spear of Truth, charging back and forth in the crowd, taking down several You-Know-Who with every attack. Elektra used her agile movements to weave between the You-Know-Who, her dagger like the call of the God of Death, continuously reaping the lives of the You-Know-Who.
Selene manipulated the surrounding Elemental Power to form walls of Fire and earth, separating the You-Know-Who and creating a favorable combat environment for everyone. Hode clashed head-on with a group of You-Know-Who, discovering that as the battle progressed, the intimacy between him and Selene was also constantly increasing, and his power seemed to have strengthened a bit more.
"Everyone, concentrate your strength and take out these small fry first!" Hode shouted.
The four stood back-to-back, forming a solid battle formation. They cooperated with each other and launched continuous attacks. In the fierce battle, the number of You-Know-Who gradually decreased.
However, just when they thought they were about to win, a You-Know-Who wearing a black robe slowly walked out from the depths of the factory. He exuded a powerful aura that made Hode and the others feel a palpitation.
"You think you can stop us like this? Too naive," the black-robed You-Know-Who said coldly.
As he spoke, he waved his hands, and a wave of black energy rushed toward Hode and the others. Hode and the others quickly condensed their strength to block the blow, but the impact of the black energy wave still made them unsteady.
"This guy is strong, everyone be careful!" Diana shouted.
The black-robed You-Know-Who attacked again, a black longsword appearing in his hand as he rushed toward Hode and the others. Hode and the others quickly met him, and a more intense battle began.
During the battle, Hode kept thinking about how to defeat this powerful enemy. He felt that there was still room for improvement in the intimacy between him and Diana, Elektra, and Selene. Perhaps only by further increasing intimacy and gaining stronger power could he defeat this You-Know-Who.
He looked at Diana, his eyes full of affection: "Diana, we have been through so much together. I hope to face all difficulties with you."
Diana was slightly stunned, then a firm smile appeared on her face: "Hode, I believe in you. Let's fight side by side!"
Just then, Hode felt a powerful force surging within him, and dazzling light began to flicker around his body. His Quantum Energy and mysterious power merged, forming a brand new, even more powerful force.
He shouted and rushed toward the black-robed You-Know-Who. Diana, Elektra, and Selene also felt Hode's power increase, and they all concentrated their strength, coordinating with Hode to launch an attack.
Under their joint attack, the black-robed You-Know-Whobegan to fall into a disadvantage. His attacks became somewhat chaotic, and wounds began to appear on his body.
"No, this is impossible! How can you have such strong power!" the black-robed You-Know-Who shouted in horror.
However, Hode and the others did not give him a chance to breathe. They continued to launch fierce attacks, and finally, the black-robed You-Know-Who was punched in the chest by Hode and fell to the ground.
Hode and the others stood beside the black-robed You-Know-Who, looking at his sorry state, but there was not much joy in their hearts. Because they knew this was just a small episode in this battle, and the real crisis was still to come.
Just then, the factory floor suddenly began to tremble violently. A huge crack split open from the ground, and a more evil, more powerful aura surged out from the crack.
Chapter 548: Elektra, Let's Try Coordinating Again
Hode's eyes sharpened, and he quickly stood in front of the others, shouting loudly: "Everyone be careful, this aura is much more dangerous than that previous guy!" Dianagripped the Spear of Truth tightly, frowning, and said: "It seems the real trouble has come; we cannot let our guard down." Elektra licked her lips, excitement flashing in her eyes: "Hmph, perfect, let me see just how powerful this mastermind behind the scenes is." Selene performed hand seals quickly, the surrounding Elemental Power beginning to stir restlessly, and she said calmly: "Prepare defenses first and observe the situation before acting."
As the crack continued to widen, a gigantic figure slowly rose from the crack. It was a monster the size of a mountain, its whole body covered in black scales, and the scales flashed with eerie light. Its head resembled a giant python, its eyes like burning Fire, exuding a chilling aura. Its limbs were incomparably thick, and every step it took caused the ground to tremble violently.
"This... what is this monster!" Elektra (53 Reading Club) exclaimed. Hode clenched his fists, feeling the power surging within him, and said: "No matter what it is, we must defeat it. Diana, I feel that the bond between you and me can still allow me to gain stronger power. Let's fight together!" Diana nodded firmly and stood side by side with Hode.
The monster let out a deafening roar, the sound echoing in the air like thunder. It swung its massive arm and smashed it toward Hode and the others. Hode and Diana dodged quickly while launching attacks. Hode condensed Quantum Energy, forming Energy Rays that shot toward the monster's body. Diana leaped high, the Spear of Truth in her hand carrying a fierce momentum as she stabbed at the monster's eyes.
However, the monster's body was exceptionally hard; the Energy Rays only left shallow traces on its scales, and the Spear of Truth was also blocked by its massive palm. The monster seized the opportunity to counterattack, its tail sweeping toward Diana like a steel whip. Diana hurriedly dodged to the side, but was still brushed by the residual wind of the tail, her body swaying slightly.
"Diana, are you okay!" Hode asked concernedly. Dianagritted her teeth and said: "I'm fine, this monster is even harder to deal with than we imagined. Elektra, Selene, you guys come up too!"
Elektra's figure flashed like a ghost, circling behind the monster, and she stabbed her dagger hard at the monster's leg. But the dagger stabbed against the scales, only sparking a series of sparks, and did not cause substantial damage to the monster. Selene manipulated the surrounding Elemental Power to form huge rocks, smashing them at the monster. The monster was hit by the rocks and swayed a few times, but quickly stabilized its figure.
"This won't do, our attacks don't have much effect on it." Selene shouted. Hode had an idea; he remembered that he could also increase intimacy with Elektra to gain power. He looked at Elektra and said: "Elektra, let's try coordinating again; maybe we can find its weakness."
Elektra nodded and rushed toward the monster with Hode. In the battle, Hode felt the intimacy between him and Elektra constantly increasing, and a faint purple light began to flicker around his body. He suddenly had an idea and said: "Elektra, you distract it, I'll attack from the side!"
Elektra understood, intentionally provoking the monster in front of it. The monster was indeed attracted by her and swung its arms, chasing after her. Hode took the opportunity to circle to the side of the monster, condensed his full power to form a huge purple energy ball, and shot it toward the monster's abdomen. The energy ball hit the monster's abdomen, making a loud noise, and a huge wound was blown into the monster's body, black blood gushing out.
The monster let out a painful roar, becoming even crazier, and a black mist emanated from around its body. The mist was filled with an evil aura, making Hode and the others feel dizzy. "Everyone be careful, there's something wrong with this mist!" Diana shouted.
Just as everyone was struggling to resist the mist, the monster took the opportunity to launch an attack. It opened its bloody maw and spat out a stream of black Fire, burning toward the crowd. Hode and the others dodged quickly, but the Fire was too fast, and some people were still grazed by the Fire, with burn marks appearing on their bodies.
"If we go on like this, we'll be worn down to death by it. We must find a way to break through this mist," Selenesaid.
Hode felt anxious. He looked at Diana, and suddenly, an idea struck him. He said, "Diana, I want to attempt a deeper soul resonance with you. Perhaps this will allow us to gain the strength needed to disperse this mist."
Diana was slightly taken aback, but she nodded firmly. She closed her eyes and clasped Hode's hands. At that moment, their minds seemed to merge into one, and a powerful force erupted from them. Light flashed, and the surrounding black mist was gradually dispersed.
"Now is the time! Everyone, attack together!" Hodeshouted. The four of them launched their attacks simultaneously. Diana's Spear of Truth shone with a divine light, Elektra's daggers struck at the monster like lightning, Selene manipulated the elements to form massive tornadoes that swept toward the monster, and Hodeconcentrated his new power, fused from Quantum Energyand mysterious forces, to form a massive Energy Vortexthat pressed down upon the monster...
Under their combined assault, the monster's body began to tremble, and its wounds grew larger. However, it did not give up. With a final roar, its body began to expand rapidly, as if it intended to self-destruct and take them all down with it.
"Oh no, it's going to self-destruct! Everyone, back away!" Hode shouted. However, it was too late; the monster's body had already expanded to its limit. At this critical juncture, Hode suddenly felt that the intimacy between himself and Selene had reached a new height. With a sudden realization, he and Selene simultaneously unleashed their power, creating a massive Energy Shieldaround the group.
"Boom!" With a deafening sound, the monster exploded, the powerful shockwave causing the surrounding ground to collapse. However, the Energy Shield successfully withstood the blast, and Hode and the others did not suffer significant harm.
After the explosion, the surroundings were in ruins. Hodeand the others breathed a sigh of relief, but their expressions remained tense. They knew this battle was only a temporary victory, and there was surely a larger conspiracy lurking behind it.
"We must find the mastermind behind this as soon as possible and resolve this crisis once and for all," Diana said. Hode nodded and said, "Exactly. Furthermore, I feel that our intimacy can continue to improve; perhaps in future battles, we can obtain even greater power."
Just then, a light suddenly appeared in the sky, and a mysterious figure emerged from within it. It was a man wearing magnificent robes, with a mysterious smile on his face. "Do you think that defeating this monster is the end of it? This is only the beginning," the man said.
Hode and the others looked at him vigilantly and asked, "Who are you? Is this all your doing?" The man sneered and said, "Who I am is not important. What matters is that you have already been drawn into a war from which there is no escape. There are many more challenges awaiting you."
After speaking, the man's figure gradually disappeared into the light. Hode and the others looked at each other, filled with doubt and unease. But they knew that no matter how many difficulties lay ahead, they had to face them bravely, for they carried the heavy responsibility of protecting the World.
"We cannot be intimidated by his threats. We must push forward, find the truth, and defeat the real enemy," Hodesaid firmly. Diana, Elektra, and Selene all nodded, standing closely together, ready to face the next, even more difficult battle.
Suddenly, the ground began to tremble violently again, and a low rumbling sound came from the distance. Hode and the others felt a tightening in their chests; they knew a new challenge had arrived...
Chapter 549: Now is the Time, Draw Them In!
Hode clenched his fists, scanning his surroundings vigilantly, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart. "Everyone, be careful. This new disturbance is certainly not simple," he said in a low voice, his tone heavy.
Diana held her Spear of Truth horizontally in front of her, her brows tightly furrowed. "It seems the real crisis has only just begun. We cannot afford the slightest slack." Her gaze was firm and bold, revealing the fearlessness of a female warrior god.
Elektra licked her lips, her eyes flashing with excitement. "Hmph, I don't care what it is. If one comes, I'll kill one; if two come, I'll kill them both." Her killing intent permeated the air, like a leopard ready to pounce on its prey at any moment.
Selene quickly formed hand seals, and the surrounding elements began to surge wildly. Her expression was serious. "Prepare defenses first, and observe the situation before acting." Elemental Power formed brilliant barriers around her.
As the rumbling grew closer, the ground trembled even more violently. Suddenly, a group of strange-looking creatures surged out from the ruins in the distance. These creatures varied in form; some had sharp claws, some were covered in scales, and others radiated an eerie light.
"What... what are these things!" Elektra exclaimed, but there was no fear in her eyes, only a thirst for battle.
Hode took a deep breath, feeling the power constantly surging within him. He looked at Diana and said, "Diana, I feel that this time, we can once again gain new power through our bond. Let's fight together!" Diana nodded firmly and stood side-by-side with Hode, both of them beginning to emit a faint glow.
The battle erupted instantly, and those strange creatures surged toward Hode and the others like a tide. Hodeconcentrated his Quantum Energy, forming beams of Energy Ray that shot toward the swarm of creatures. Wherever the rays struck, creatures fell, but more quickly filled the gaps.
Diana brandished her Spear of Truth, weaving through the swarm of creatures. Every one of her attacks was precise and fierce, the Spear of Truth imbued with divine power, repelling the approaching creatures one by one. However, these creatures seemed endless, constantly surging in from all directions.
"This won't do; our stamina will be exhausted," Seleneshouted. She manipulated the elements to form massive walls of Fire, attempting to block the creatures' advance, but the walls were quickly breached by the creatures.
Elektra flashed, moving through the swarm like a phantom. Every swing of her dagger claimed the life of a creature, but facing such a massive number, her attacks were merely a drop in the bucket.
Hode felt anxious. He looked at Elektra, and suddenly, an idea struck him. "Elektra, let's try coordinating again; perhaps we can find a breakthrough." Elektra nodded and charged toward the swarm of creatures with Hode.
During the battle, Hode felt the intimacy between himself and Elektra constantly increasing, and a faint golden light began to shimmer around his body. He suddenly had an idea and said, "Elektra, you draw their attention from the side, and I'll launch an attack from above!"
Elektra understood immediately. She deliberately created chaos within the swarm, and the creatures were drawn to her, chasing after her. Hode seized the opportunity to leap into the air, concentrating all his power to form a massive golden energy hammer, which he smashed down onto the swarm. When the energy hammer hit the ground, it made a deafening sound, creating a huge crater, and the surrounding creatures were blasted to pieces.
However, the creatures did not retreat; instead, they surged forward even more crazily. Hode and the others gradually began to feel the strain, and wounds appeared on their bodies.
"If this continues, we will be overwhelmed by them. We must think of a way," Diana shouted, beads of sweat already forming on her forehead.
Hode had an idea; he remembered that he could also increase his intimacy with Selene to gain power. He looked at Selene and said, "Selene, let's try coordinating; perhaps we can turn the tide of battle."
Selene nodded and clasped Hode's hands. At that moment, their minds seemed to resonate, and a powerful Elemental Power erupted from them. The surrounding elements began to gather frantically, forming a massive Elemental Vortex.
"Now is the time, draw them in!" Hode shouted. The Elemental Vortex swept toward the swarm of creatures, and wherever it passed, creatures were drawn into it, torn to shreds by the powerful Elemental Power.
But the swarm of creatures did not diminish; instead, more creatures surged in from the distance. Hode and the others felt the pressure growing, and their stamina was constantly being drained.
"If this continues, we're all going to die here," Elektra said, panting heavily, her body covered in wounds.
Hode was filled with reluctance. He looked at Diana and said, "Diana, I want to attempt a deeper soul resonance with you. Perhaps this will allow us to gain the strength needed to turn the tide of battle."
Diana was slightly taken aback, but she nodded firmly. She closed her eyes and clasped Hode's hands. At that moment, their minds seemed to merge into one, and a suffocatingly powerful force erupted from them. Light flashed, and the surrounding creatures were forced back by this powerful energy.
"Everyone, launch the final attack together!" Hode shouted. The four launched their attacks simultaneously. Diana's Spear of Truth shone with a divine light, Elektra's daggers struck at the creatures like lightning, Selene manipulated the elements to form massive bolts of lightning that struck at the creatures, and Hode concentrated his new power, fused from Quantum Energy and mysterious forces, to form a massive ball of energy, which he threw at the swarm.
The energy ball exploded, and the powerful shockwave instantly destroyed the surrounding creatures. The swarm finally began to show signs of defeat, and they turned and fled.
Hode and the others breathed a sigh of relief, but their expressions remained tense. They knew this was only a temporary victory, and there was surely a larger conspiracy lurking behind it.
"We must find the mastermind behind this as soon as possible and resolve this crisis once and for all," Diana said.
Hode nodded and said, "Exactly. Furthermore, I feel that our intimacy can continue to improve; perhaps in future battles, we can obtain even greater power."
Just then, dark clouds suddenly filled the sky, and lightning streaked through them. A massive figure slowly descended from the dark clouds—it was a giant, hideous demon. The demon exuded an aura of evil, and its eyes were like burning flames, making one's blood run cold.
"Hahahaha, do you think that defeating those small fries is enough to stop me? Today, you will all die here!" The demon let out a terrifying roar, its voice echoing in the air like thunder.
Hode and the others watched the demon vigilantly, filled with tension. They knew this would be an unprecedentedly difficult battle.
"Everyone, be careful. This demon is even more powerful than the previous monster," Hode said, clenching his fists tightly as he prepared for battle.
Diana gripped the Spear of Truth tightly in her hand and said, "No matter how powerful it is, we must defeat it." Her eyes revealed a firm conviction.
Elektra licked her lips and said, "Hmph, good. Let me see just how powerful this demon really is." Her body exuded intense killing intent.
Selene formed hand seals, and the surrounding elements began to surge wildly. She said, "Prepare defenses first, and observe its attack patterns."
The demon let out a roar and swiped its massive claws at Hode and the others. Wherever the claws passed, the air was torn apart, emitting a sharp whistling sound.
Hode and Diana quickly dodged, launching attacks simultaneously. Hode concentrated Quantum Energy, forming beams of Energy Ray that shot toward the demon. Diana leaped high, the Spear of Truth in her hand carrying a fierce momentum as she thrust it toward the demon's eyes.
However, the demon's body was exceptionally hard; the Energy Rays only left shallow marks on it, and the Spear of Truth was blocked by its massive palm. The demon seized the opportunity to counterattack, its tail sweeping toward Diana like a steel whip. Diana quickly dodged to the side, but she was still grazed by the afterwind of the tail, causing her body to sway slightly.
"Diana, are you okay!" Hode asked with concern.
Diana gritted her teeth and said, "I'm fine. This demon is even harder to deal with than we imagined. Elektra, Selene, you two join in too!"
Elektra flashed, moving behind the demon like a phantom, and thrust her dagger fiercely into its leg. However, the dagger only sparked against the demon's body and caused no substantial damage. Selene manipulated the surrounding elements to form massive rocks, which she hurled at the demon. The demon was struck by the rocks and swayed a few times, but quickly steadied itself.
The battle continued, and in the distance, it seemed that a new crisis was quietly descending...
Chapter 550: We Cannot Fight Alone Anymore; We Must Coordinate More Closely
Chapter 356
Hode's heart sank; the demon's strength far exceeded their expectations, and their previous combat strategies seemed ineffective.
While dodging the demon's attacks, he quickly thought of counter-strategies.
"This is not a sustainable way to go; we must find its weakness!" Hode shouted, while simultaneously wondering how he could further increase his intimacy with the female superheroes to gain even greater power.
Diana kept searching for openings in the demon's defense during the battle; she knew well that although the Spear of Truth was powerful, its effectiveness was limited against the demon's tough body.
She responded to Hode: "This demon's whole body is as hard as iron; attacking its body seems to have little effect. We must think of other ways."
Elektra, like an agile cheetah, constantly darted around the demon, attempting to find an opportunity.
She gritted her teeth and said: "Hmph, I refuse to believe it has no weaknesses; I will definitely find it!" Her eyes were filled with stubbornness and an unwillingness to admit defeat.
Selene manipulated the Elemental Power, constantly changing her attack methods, but the demon seemed to have a certain resistance to elemental attacks.
She frowned and said: "Its power is too great, and it seems to have a certain immunity to elements; we need to change our approach."
Just then, Hode suddenly felt a subtle connection between himself and Diana, as if the bond between them was constantly deepening.
His heart stirred; perhaps he could gain new power by deepening his relationship with Diana.
"Diana, we cannot continue to fight on our own; we must cooperate more closely." Hode said while moving closer to Diana.
Diana seemed to notice Hode's intentions; she nodded and stood back-to-back with Hode.
In that instant, they seemed to feel each other's heartbeats, and a warm, powerful force flowed between them.
Hode felt strange lights beginning to flicker around his body; that was the new power gained after increasing his intimacy with Diana.
He took a deep breath, gathered this power, and formed a huge Energy Shield, protecting the four of them within it.
The demon saw its attack blocked by the shield and let out an angry roar; it increased the force of its attacks, and its huge claws continuously struck the shield, making a deafening sound.
"This shield cannot hold for long; we must counterattack as soon as possible!" Selene shouted, the Elemental Power in her hands surging constantly as she tried to find a way to break through the demon's defense.
Hode looked at Diana, his eyes filled with determination: "Diana, let's launch an attack together and see if we can break its defense."
Diana nodded; she held the Spear of Truth high and chanted an ancient incantation.
Hode, meanwhile, injected the newly acquired power into the Quantum Energy, forming a brilliant beam of energy.
The two launched their attacks simultaneously; the Spear of Truth carried a divine radiance, and the energy beam carried immense power, shooting toward the demon together.
The demon sensed the threat and wanted to dodge, but the attack was too fast, and it could only barely turn to the side.
The energy beam and the Spear of Truth struck the demon's shoulder; the demon let out a painful scream as a huge wound was blasted open on its shoulder, and black blood gushed out.
"It's effective! Keep attacking!" Hode shouted excitedly; he felt that the intimacy between himself and Diana was still increasing, and his power was growing as well.
Diana pressed her advantage; her figure flashed as she rushed in front of the demon, her Spear of Truthcontinuously stabbing at the demon's wound.
The demon frantically waved its claws, trying to repel Diana, but Diana dodged flexibly, and every attack caused new damage to the demon.
Seeing the opportunity, Elektra also rushed up, her dagger moving like lightning, continuously slashing at the demon's legs.
Although the dagger could not cause fatal damage to the demon, it could interfere with the demon's movements.
Selene manipulated the elements, forming huge icicles, and thrust them toward the demon's wound.
After the icicles entered the demon's wound, they quickly froze the surrounding flesh, making the demon's movements even more sluggish.
The demon was beaten back step by step by the four's attacks; it roared angrily, and the evil aura on its body became even more intense.
Suddenly, the demon opened its huge mouth and spewed out a black flame, sweeping toward the four of them.
The temperature of the flame was extremely high, and wherever it passed, the air was burned and distorted.
Hode and the others hurriedly dodged, but the flame was too fast, and they were still grazed by the aftermath of the flame.
"So hot!" Elektra shouted; her arm was burned by the flame, and her skin turned bright red.
Selene also frowned, and part of her hair was scorched by the flame: "This demon's attack is too strange; we must be careful."
Hode looked at his injured companions, his heart filled with anger.
He looked at Diana again and said: "Diana, we cannot be defeated like this; we must be more united."
Diana said firmly: "That's right, we will fight together and we will definitely defeat it."
Just then, Hode suddenly felt that there was a special connection surging between himself and Elektra as well.
His heart stirred; perhaps he could gain new power through interaction with Elektra.
"Elektra, let's coordinate again." Hode said.
Elektra nodded; she saw through Hode's idea.
The two quickly moved closer, and Hode reached out and took Elektra's hand.
In that instant, they seemed to enter a wonderful space, and everything around them became slow.
They could feel each other's heartbeats and could feel each other's courage and determination.
A new force surged from them, and Hode felt his body become lighter, and his speed increased significantly.
"Hode, I feel like I am full of power!" Elektra said excitedly.
Hode nodded: "Good, let's go together!"
The two rushed toward the demon like ghosts.
Hode used his increased speed to continuously weave around the demon, interfering with its line of sight.
Elektra took the opportunity to launch attacks; every time her dagger swung out, it left deep wounds on the demon's body.
The demon was made dizzy by their attacks; it waved its claws angrily but could never catch Hode and Elektra.
Selene saw the opportunity; she formed hand seals, and the surrounding elements began to gather frantically.
She condensed a powerful Elemental storm and blew it toward the demon.
The storm was mixed with gale-force winds, lightning, and heavy rain, enveloping the demon within it.
The demon struggled in the storm, its movements severely restricted.
Hode and Elektra took the opportunity to launch more fierce attacks, continuously creating wounds on the demon's body, making the demon's injuries more and more serious.
"Hold on, we will be able to defeat it soon!" Diana shouted; she was also looking for an opportunity on the side, preparing to deal the demon a fatal blow.
However, the demon did not seem to intend to give up just like that.
It suddenly let out an angry roar, and the wounds on its body began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye.
At the same time, a black shield appeared around its body, blocking everyone's attacks.
"Not good, it's going to counterattack!" Selene shouted.
After the demon's shield disappeared, it rushed toward them.
Its speed was extremely fast, and it arrived in front of everyone in an instant.
It waved its huge claws and grabbed toward Hode.
Hode hurriedly dodged, but the demon's attack was too sudden, and he was still grazed by the claws, leaving a wound on his shoulder.
"Hode!" Diana exclaimed; she immediately brandished the Spear of Truth and stabbed toward the demon, trying to attract the demon's attention.
Elektra moved around to the back of the demon, looking for an opportunity to attack again.
Selene manipulated the elements to form walls of earth, trying to block the demon's advance.
The battle fell into a stalemate, with both sides refusing to give an inch.
Hode understood in his heart that they must find a breakthrough as soon as possible, otherwise, they would likely be defeated by the demon.
Just then, Hode suddenly felt that the intimacy between himself and Selene was also increasing.
A surge of hope welled up in his heart; perhaps they could break the stalemate through coordination with Selene.
"Selene, let's do it together!" Hode shouted.
Selene nodded, and she clasped hands with Hode.
In that instant, the elements of the "705u.com-53 Reading Club" around them seemed to obey their summons, gathering frantically around them.
They felt each other's power, a powerful force of Elemental Power and Quantum Energy fusing and surging within their bodies.
They launched their attacks simultaneously; Selenemanipulated the elements to form a huge Elemental giant, and Hode injected Quantum Energy into the Elemental giant, making the giant even more powerful.
The Elemental giant rushed toward the demon; it waved its huge fists and smashed toward the demon.
The demon sensed the threat and tried to dodge, but the Elemental giant was extremely fast, and one punch hit the demon.
The demon was knocked back a few steps by this blow; it looked at Hode and Selene angrily, and the aura on its body became even more violent.
"Do you think you can defeat me like this?" the demon roared; it launched an attack again. This time, its attack was even more fierce, and the surrounding air was enveloped by the evil aura on its body.
Hode and the others were on high alert; they knew that this battle had reached the most critical moment.
They had to go all out to have a glimmer of hope.
And at this moment, the new crisis that had quietly arrived in the distance was like a dormant beast, exuding an unsettling aura, seemingly ready to pounce on them at any moment, making the future of this battle even more confusing...
Chapter 551
He did not know where this new power came from.
Although the Elemental giant released by Hode and Selene in tandem temporarily pushed back the demon, the demon only caught its breath for a moment before launching another offensive.
Black mist surged around its body, turning into countless sharp blades, shooting toward everyone like a rainstorm.
"Watch out!" Hode shouted and quickly raised the Quantum Energy shield.
The shield flickered under the impact of the blades, making a sizzling sound, clearly under immense pressure.
Diana gripped the Spear of Truth tightly, her eyes firm; she shouted loudly and swept the Spear of Truth out, and a divine light swept past, knocking down some of the blades.
However, the number of blades was large, and many still broke through the defensive line, shooting toward Elektraand Selene.
Elektra was agile, weaving and dodging among the blades like a nimble swallow, her dagger swinging out from time to time to knock away the approaching blades.
Selene manipulated the surrounding elements, forming walls of earth and curtains of water, trying to block the blades' attacks.
"This is not a sustainable way to go; this demon's attacks are becoming more and more fierce!" Selene frowned, beads of sweat appearing on her forehead.
Hode was extremely anxious; he knew that he must find a new breakthrough as soon as possible.
At this moment, his gaze landed on Diana, and an impulse welled up in his heart.
Perhaps, deepening his relationship with Diana again could gain even greater power.
"Diana, let's try again!" Hode shouted toward Diana, while moving closer to her.
Diana seemed to understand Hode's idea; she nodded slightly, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes.
The two stood back-to-back, able to feel each other's body temperature and heartbeat.
In that instant, a wonderful force circulated between them, and Hode felt the 903 intimacy between himself and Dianarapidly increasing.
The surrounding air began to twist, and golden lights radiated from them.
Hode felt his body full of power; he waved his hands, and the Quantum Energy fused with Diana's Divine Power, forming an even more powerful energy fluctuation.
"Now!" Hode shouted, and launched an attack simultaneously with Diana.
A huge golden beam of energy shot toward the demon, and wherever it passed, the black mist dissipated one after another.
The demon sensed this powerful force and let out a terrified roar.
It tried to dodge, but the energy beam was extremely fast and hit its chest instantly.
A large hole was blasted open in the demon's chest, and black blood gushed out like a spring; its body swayed a few times, almost falling to the ground.
"It's effective!" Elektra shouted excitedly; she took the opportunity to rush forward, her dagger stabbing toward the demon's wound like lightning.
The demon felt pain and waved its claws to repel Elektra, but Elektra dodged the attack flexibly, while leaving another deep wound on the demon's body.
Selene was not idle either; she manipulated the elements, forming icicles and shooting them toward the demon's wound.
After the icicles entered the wound, they quickly froze the surrounding flesh, making the demon's movements even more sluggish.
The demon was beaten back by the group's attacks, roaring in anger as the evil aura on its body grew increasingly intense.
Suddenly, it opened its maw and spat out a cloud of black smoke, which spread rapidly and enveloped everyone.
"Everyone, be careful! This smoke is strange!" Hodeshouted a warning.
Inside the smoke, everyone's vision was severely impaired, and they could only hear the roaring and attacking sounds of the demon around them.
Hode felt his body begin to grow heavy, as if an invisible force was restraining him.
"This smoke is weakening our strength!" Diana's voice came from nearby, tinged with a hint of anxiety.
Hode's heart sank; he knew he had to find a way to break free from the constraints of this smoke as soon as possible.
Just then, he felt the connection between himself and Elektra surge once again.
Perhaps joining hands with Elektra could provide a way out of this predicament.
"Elektra, follow me!" Hode shouted, reaching out and groping through the smoke to find Elektra.
Soon, his hand touched Elektra's.
The two gripped each other's hands tightly, and a warm power flowed between them.
In that instant, they seemed to enter a wondrous World, the surrounding smoke became transparent, and they could clearly see the demon's movements.
"Let's break out!" Hode said, charging toward the edge of the smoke side-by-side with Elektra.
The demon sensed their movement and swiped at them with its claws.
Hode and Elektra dodged nimbly while launching a counterattack.
Hode released Quantum Energy, forming beams of Energy Ray that shot toward the demon; Elektra wielded her dagger, leaving wound after wound on the demon's body.
Through their efforts, they finally broke out of the shroud of smoke.
At that moment, they discovered Diana and Selene were being entangled by the demon's tentacles, and the situation was extremely critical.
"Diana, Selene, we're coming to save you!" Hode shouted, charging toward the demon with Elektra.
Hode concentrated Quantum Energy into his fist and slammed it into the tentacle entangling Diana.
After being struck, the tentacle twisted in pain and released its hold on Diana.
Diana took the opportunity to wield her Spear of Truth and severed the tentacle.
Elektra rushed toward Selene, her dagger flashing with a cold light as she sliced open the tentacles binding Seleneone by one.
Once freed, Selene immediately manipulated the Elemental Power to form streams of Fire, shooting them toward the demon.
The demon was enraged by the group's attacks, letting out a deafening roar as its body began to undergo bizarre changes.
Its size grew even larger, the scales on its body shimmered with an eerie light, and its eyes turned blood-red, filled with madness and murderous intent.
"Oh no, it's about to launch its final attack!" Seleneshouted.
The demon spread its arms, and the surrounding air began to fluctuate violently.
Streams of black energy poured out from its body, forming a massive black vortex.
The vortex contained terrifying power, as if it could devour everything.
"We must stop it!" Hode said loudly, looking at Diana, Elektra, and Selene with eyes full of determination.
Diana nodded, raising her Spear of Truth high as she chanted an ancient incantation.
The Spear of Truth emitted a dazzling light, as if resonating with the Divine Power of the heavens and earth.
Elektra gripped her dagger tightly, her gaze revealing resolve.
She knew the coming battle would be exceptionally difficult, but she was fearless.
Selene formed hand seals, and the surrounding elements gathered frantically around her.
She condensed a powerful Elemental Power storm, mixed with various elemental forces, preparing to contend with the demon's black vortex.
Hode took a deep breath, feeling the intimacy between himself and the three female superheroes reach an unprecedented height.
A surging power welled up within him; he waved his hands, and his Quantum Energy fused with the power of the three female superheroes, forming a brilliant, multi-colored torrent of energy.
"Attack together!" Hode shouted, and the four of them launched their attacks simultaneously.
The torrent of energy collided violently with the demon's black vortex, producing a deafening, earth-shaking boom.
Powerful energy ripples spread outward, causing the surrounding ground to crack open with massive fissures, uprooting trees and sending sand and stones flying.
Under the impact of the energy torrent, cracks began to appear in the demon's black vortex.
It roared in anger, increasing its energy output in an attempt to withstand the group's attacks.
But the power of Hode and the others was also constantly increasing, and they coordinated closely, supporting one another.
Diana's Divine Power constantly purified the demon's evil energy, Elektra's nimble attacks kept disrupting the demon's movements, Selene's Elemental Power kept weakening the demon's defenses, while Hode's Quantum Energy became the core of the entire attack, condensing everyone's power together.
In the intense collision, the demon's black vortex finally failed to hold, shattering with a roar.
The powerful energy shockwave sent the demon flying, and its body slammed heavily onto the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Taking the opportunity, the group launched their final attack, with beams of Energy Ray, Elemental Powerattacks, and Divine Power light shooting toward the demon.
Under the group's onslaught, the demon let out agonizing screams, its body gradually becoming ethereal.
However, just as everyone thought victory was at hand, a strange ripple suddenly came from the distance.
That ripple contained a powerful and evil force, seemingly several times more terrifying than the demon before them.
Hode and the others felt their hearts tighten; they knew a new crisis had arrived.
Meanwhile, although the demon's body had become ethereal, a trace of an eerie smile appeared in its eyes, as if foreshadowing something.
"What... what is going on?" Elektra asked in terror.
Hode frowned, his heart full of vigilance.
He did not know where this new power came from, nor what kind of threat it would bring to them.
But one thing was certain: this battle was far from over, and greater challenges awaited them...
Chapter 552: It quickly adjusted its state and began to counterattack.
Hode's gaze sharpened instantly as he stared fixedly in the direction from which the strange ripple came, a strong sense of unease welling up in his heart.
"Everyone, be careful. This power is not simple; I'm afraid it's even more troublesome than this demon," he said in a low voice, while quickly observing the surrounding environment and thinking of countermeasures.
Diana held the Spear of Truth, her expression grave, as she could feel the evil aura contained within that power, several times more intense than the demon they had encountered before.
"Hode, what should we do? This power seems to be approaching constantly." Her voice was steady and firm; although she felt a little worried, her years of combat experience allowed her to remain calm.
Elektra gripped her dagger tightly, crouching slightly, ready for battle at any moment.
"Whatever it is, I'll kill it when it comes!" Her eyes revealed fearless courage; though her figure was petite, her aura was not inferior to anyone's.
Selene quickly formed hand seals, and the surrounding elements began to surge frantically as she tried to perceive the source and nature of that power.
"This power is very unfamiliar, but I can feel that it has strong interference with elements, which might affect my magic." Her brows were tightly furrowed, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
Hode took a deep breath, knowing he had to shoulder the responsibility of leadership.
"We cannot sit and wait for death; let's prepare our defenses first. Diana, you are responsible for guarding our rear to prevent that power from sneaking up on us; Elektra, you and I will stand guard in the front, ready to deal with any sudden situations; Selene, you continue to manipulate the elements and set up a defensive barrier." He issued orders quickly, his eyes revealing firmness and decisiveness.
The group acted quickly according to Hode's arrangements.
Diana stood at the rear of the group, holding the Spear of Truth, vigilantly watching for any movement around them.
Her Divine Power formed a faint shield around them, giving a sense of reassurance.
Elektra followed closely by Hode's side, her body light and nimble, ready to deal with any potential danger.
"Hode, do you think this power might be related to that demon from before?" she asked in a low voice, her eyes revealing a hint of curiosity.
Hode shook his head, "It's hard to say right now, but whatever it is, we must be careful. However, I have an idea; perhaps we can gain even more powerful strength to confront this threat by deepening the affection between us." His gaze swept over Diana, Elektra, and Selene, a flash of anticipation in his eyes.
Diana was slightly taken aback, then immediately understood what Hode meant.
She looked at Hode, a flash of tenderness in her eyes, "Hode, I am willing to face any challenge with you. As long as we trust each other, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome."
Elektra smiled mischievously, "Hode, you aren't trying to take this opportunity to deepen your affection with all of us, are you? But, I am actually looking forward to becoming stronger together with you." Her eyes were full of provocation and anticipation.
Selene's face flushed slightly, but she nodded firmly, "Hode, I believe in you. In this battle, we are each other's most solid backing."
Hearing everyone's response, a warm current surged in Hode's heart.
He reached out and grasped the hands of Diana, Elektra, and Selene, respectively.
In that instant, a wondrous power flowed between them, and their intimacy increased rapidly.
The surrounding air began to warp, and streams of multi-colored light radiated from them.
Hode felt his body filled with power, and he felt the connection between himself and the three female superheroes become tighter, as if they had become an inseparable whole.
"I can feel it, an unprecedented powerful force!" Hode said excitedly, waving his hands as his Quantum Energy fused with the power of the three female superheroes, forming a brilliant, multi-colored energy storm.
Just then, a massive figure suddenly appeared in the direction from which that strange ripple came.
It was a monster radiating black light all over, its body enormous, like a moving mountain.
Its eyes glowed with an eerie red light, and it kept emitting low, rumbling roars that chilled one to the bone.
"Is this the source of that power?" Hode stared intently at the monster, his heart full of vigilance.
He could feel that this monster's strength far exceeded the previous demon, making it an unprecedented challenge.
The monster seemed to sense the presence of Hode and the others; it let out a deafening roar and then charged toward them.
Each of its steps caused the ground to shake violently, kicking up a cloud of dust.
"Everyone, prepare for battle!" Hode shouted, charging toward the monster first, releasing powerful beams of Quantum Energy from his hands toward the monster's body.
The monster did not seem to fear Hode's attack; it waved its arm lightly and blocked the Quantum Energy beams.
Then, it opened its maw and spat out a ball of black Fire, burning toward Hode.
Hode dodged quickly while shouting to Diana, "Diana, use your Divine Power to purify this evil Fire!"
Diana nodded, raising her Spear of Truth high and chanting an incantation.
A holy light emitted from the Spear of Truth, colliding with the black Fire and making a sizzling sound.
Under the purification of the Divine Power, the black Fire gradually dissipated.
Elektra, taking advantage of the gap while the monster was attacking Hode, rushed toward the monster like a phantom.
Her dagger flashed with cold light as she stabbed toward the monster's leg.
The monster sensed Elektra's attack and raised its leg, intending to kick Elektra away.
But Elektra nimbly dodged the attack and left a deep wound on the monster's leg.