Chapter 363
The energy beam was incredibly fast, leaving everyone with no time to dodge. Hode's heart tightened; he knew he had to step forward to protect everyone.
He concentrated and mobilized all his abilities, forming a thick shield in front of everyone. The energy beam slammed into the shield with a deafening roar. The shield trembled violently, and Hode felt as if a massive mountain were pressing down on his body, making it difficult to breathe.
"Hode!" the three women cried out in unison, their hearts filled with worry.
Hode gritted his teeth and held on. He knew he couldn't fall; once the shield shattered, everyone would be in grave danger.
Just then, he felt his emotional connection with the three women reach an unprecedented height. A power capable of merging everyone's abilities welled up in his heart.
With a loud shout, he merged the three women's power with his own. The shield instantly became incredibly solid, and the energy beam could no longer budge it in the slightest.
Eventually, the energy beam gradually dissipated. Hode let out a sigh of relief. His body swayed unsteadily, but his eyes remained resolute.
"We haven't lost yet!" he shouted, boosting everyone's morale.
Everyone rallied once more and launched a final assault on the spaceship. Under their fierce attack, the spaceship's Energy Shield was finally shattered, and violent explosions began to erupt inside the vessel.
"We succeeded!" Diana shouted excitedly.
However, just when they thought it was all over, a mysterious light suddenly shot out from the spaceship's wreckage, enveloping Hode...
Chapter 570: This Is the First Energy Source
Hode felt the mysterious light wrap around him like a solid object, his body seemingly pulled by an invisible force. All surrounding sounds and sights became blurry. His heart pounded wildly in his chest, and an unprecedented sense of crisis surged in his heart.
"Hode!" Diana's cries echoed faintly in his ears. Hodewanted to respond, but he found his throat blocked by something, unable to make a sound.
The light gradually dissipated, and Hode found himself in a strange space. All around were flickering lights and shadows, like countless stars floating in the void. He looked around warily, trying to figure out where exactly he had ended up.
"Welcome, Hode." A deep, mysterious voice echoed through the space, seemingly coming from all directions, making it impossible to discern its source.
Hode clenched his fists and asked loudly, "Who are you? Where is this? What do you want by bringing me here?"
The voice chuckled and said, "No need to be nervous, I mean no harm. This is a mysterious dimension of the Universe, and I have been watching you for a long time. The emotional bonds between you and those female superheroes have granted you unique abilities, which interest me greatly."
Hode frowned, his heart filled with doubt. "Why are you watching me? The feelings between me and them are our own business."
The mysterious voice said, "In this Universe, there are many unknown dangers, and you have the potential to become a key force in countering them. I can help you further tap into and enhance your abilities, but only if you accept my test."
Hode's heart stirred. He knew full well that he shouldered the heavy responsibility of protecting Earth. If he could obtain stronger abilities, he would undoubtedly be more confident in fighting those World-destroying dangers. But he also understood that there was no such thing as a free lunch, and this mysterious entity definitely had its own agenda.
"What test?" Hode asked.
The mysterious voice said, "In this dimension, there are three powerful energy sources, representing courage, wisdom, and love. You need to find these three energy sources and merge them. Once you succeed, your abilities will undergo a qualitative leap. However, there are powerful guardian forces around these three energy sources. Whether you succeed depends on your own fortune."
Just as the voice fell, Hode felt a flash of light before his eyes, and he appeared in a scorching desert. The blazing sun hung high, and the sand beneath his feet was incredibly hot, as if about to scorch the soles of his feet.
"Is this where the first energy source is located?" Hodemuttered to himself. He took a deep breath and began to look for clues in the desert.
Not long after walking, a huge sand dune appeared ahead. On the sand dune, a giant condensed from sand slowly stood up, its empty eye sockets flashing with red light, as if proclaiming Hode's intrusion.
"Looks like this is the guy guarding the first energy source." Hode clenched his fists, a surge of battle intent rising in his heart.
The sand giant let out a roar and charged at Hode. Every step it took made the Earth tremble, and the kicked-up dust blotted out the sky. Hode concentrated, trying hard to feel his emotional connection with Diana, hoping to obtain greater power.
A warm power welled up from the bottom of his heart. Hode felt his body become lighter, and his strength increased. He rushed toward the sand giant, leaping high the moment he neared it, and punched the giant's chest.
The sand giant's chest was hit by Hode, kicking up a cloud of dust, but it only shook slightly before swinging its massive arm to sweep toward Hode. Hode dodged agilely, slipped behind the giant, and attacked again.
However, the sand giant's body seemed to have an endless supply of sand to replenish it, and Hode's attacks did not cause any substantial damage. The battle fell into a stalemate, and Hode grew slightly anxious.
"Calm down, I must calm down," he kept reminding himself. He began to observe the sand giant's movements, trying to find its weakness.
Suddenly, Hode noticed that after every attack, the sand giant's body would pause briefly. His heart stirred, and he decided to seize this opportunity.
When the sand giant swung its arm to attack again, Hodetimed it perfectly, lunged forward, and leaped onto the giant's shoulder the moment the arm swung past. Then, concentrating all his strength, he smashed hard at the giant's head.
In this strike, Hode fused his deep love and courage for Diana. The sand giant's head was struck, and its body began to collapse, turning into a pile of loose sand.
As the sand giant dissipated, a golden light rose from the sand dune. Hode knew this was the first energy source—the Power of Courage. He reached out, caught the golden light in his hand, and it instantly merged into his body.
Hode felt his body filled with power, as if endless courage were supporting him. Without lingering, he continued toward his next target.
This time, he came to a misty forest. A mysterious aura permeated the forest, where the trees were tall and dense, blotting out the sun.
Hode walked carefully through the forest. Suddenly, a pack of monsters made of vines and branches surged out from all directions. Baring their claws and letting out sharp shrieks, they pounced toward Hode.
Hode quickly established an emotional connection with Elektra, and a sharp aura surged into his body. As if holding an invisible blade in his hand, he began to battle the monsters.
He moved agilely among the monsters. Every time he swung his arm, he could sever several vines or branches. But the monsters were numerous and seemed to possess endless regenerative abilities; the severed parts quickly grew back.
"This can't go on like this," Hode thought. He began to ponder how to find the second energy source—the Power of Wisdom.
During the battle with the monsters, Hode noticed that their actions seemed to follow a certain pattern. He observed carefully and finally found the key. It turned out these monsters were controlled by a mysterious power in the forest, and the source of this control lay in an ancient temple deep within the woods.
Hode decided to break through the monsters' encirclement and head to the temple. He concentrated, his emotional connection with Elektra growing even tighter, and a powerful fighting will supported him. Like a sharp sword, he carved a path through the monsters and ran toward the temple.
When he arrived before the temple, a massive stone door blocked his path. The stone door was carved with mysterious runes, emitting an ancient and powerful aura.
Hode knew that to open this stone door, he needed to use his wisdom. He carefully observed the runes, trying to find the secret within. After some thought, he found that the arrangement of the runes seemed to be related to a mathematical pattern.
Using his wisdom, he began to calculate the arrangement of the runes. After some effort, he finally found the correct order, and the stone door slowly opened.
A blue light shot out from the temple. Hode knew this was the Power of Wisdom. He walked into the temple and absorbed the blue light into his body.
At this moment, Hode felt he had a sharper insight into everything around him, and his mind became clearer. He continued to move toward his next target, coming to a World of ice and snow.
Here, the wind howled and snowflakes fluttered, the freezing air seemingly penetrating one's bones. At the center of this World stood a massive ice pillar, inside of which was sealed the third energy source—the Power of Love.
However, around the ice pillar, a group of ice spirits guarded it. These ice spirits were small but extremely fast, wielding ice blades in their hands as they attacked Hode.
Hode quickly established an emotional connection with Selene, and a gentle yet powerful Elemental Power surged into his body. Controlling the surrounding ice and snow elements, he formed ice walls to block the ice spirits' attacks, while keeping the 705u.com-53 Reading Club in mind.
During the battle with the ice spirits, Hode felt a warmth from deep within his heart. He recalled the times he had spent with Selene, and those warm moments filled his heart with love.
He decided to use love to defuse the battle. He stopped attacking and stood there quietly, looking at the ice spirits with a gentle gaze. The ice spirits seemed to sense his goodwill, and their attacks gradually ceased.
Hode slowly walked to the ice pillar and placed his hand on it. He felt the Power of Love inside the ice pillar with his heart. Gradually, the ice pillar began to melt, and a pink light released from it merged into his body.
By now, Hode felt his emotional connection with the three women had reached a brand-new height. He could clearly feel their joys and sorrows, and he could also better utilize the abilities they had granted him.
However, just as Hode was preparing to leave this strange space, the space suddenly began to vibrate violently. A massive dark shadow appeared before him, and the mysterious voice echoed from within it: 'Do you think you can leave here just because you successfully merged these three powers? The real test has only just begun...'
Chapter 571: You Suddenly Disappeared, and Suddenly Appeared
Hode's pupils contracted as he stared intently at the massive dark shadow before him. The shadow was like a churning cloud of black ink, constantly shifting shapes and emitting a chilling aura. He clenched his fists, feeling the three merged powers surging within him, his heart filled with both tension and a hint of eager battle intent.
"Who on Earth are you? And what kind of test is this?" Hode demanded loudly, his voice echoing in the violently vibrating space.
A low chuckle came from the shadow, a sound that seemed to rise from the abyss, making one's hair stand on end. "Hode, do you think that by merging the powers of courage, wisdom, and love, you can be invincible in this World? This is only the beginning. I am the embodiment of the dark side of the Universe, existing in every forgotten corner, waiting to devour all light. Now, I want to see if your so-called power can contend with me."
Hode took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He recalled the precious moments spent with Diana, Elektra, and Selene; those warm memories gave him strength. He secretly swore in his heart that he would protect them and protect this World no matter what.
"Come on, I'm not afraid of you!" Hode roared, launching the attack first. He concentrated, channeling the Power of Courage into his legs, and charged toward the dark shadow. The moment he neared the shadow, he leaped high and threw a punch, his fist shining with a golden light—the symbol of the Power of Courage.
The shadow moved contemptuously, and a plume of black mist surged from its body, instantly enveloping Hode's fist. Hode only felt a powerful resistance, as if his fist were mired in a swamp, unable to advance an inch. The black mist crept up his arm, attempting to corrode his body.
"Hmph, is this all you've got?" the shadow mocked.
Hode's heart tightened. He quickly mobilized the Power of Wisdom, trying to analyze the weakness of this black mist. After a brief contemplation, he found that although the black mist was powerful, there seemed to be some subtle gaps in its flow. Making a prompt decision, he combined the Power of Courage with the Power of Wisdom to find a breakthrough point in the gaps of the black mist.
He tilted his body slightly, dodging a thick stream of black mist, and then took advantage of the gap before the mist could reassemble to throw another punch. This time, his fist accurately struck a part of the shadow. The shadow let out a muffled groan, but quickly recovered.
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"A bit interesting, but this is not enough." The Shadow said, and the surrounding Dark Power began to condense into a huge palm, reaching out to grab Hode.
Wherever the palm passed, the space was torn apart, making a sharp sound.
Hode felt an unprecedented pressure and hurriedly summoned the Power of Love.
The Power of Love turned into a soft light, surrounding him and forming a protective cover.
The black palm slammed into the protective cover, making a deafening roar.
The protective cover shook violently but was not broken.
"I cannot just passively defend." Hode thought to himself, and he began to observe the attack pattern of the Shadow.
He found that although the Shadow's attack was powerful, it seemed to lack flexibility, and every attack followed a certain pattern.
He decided to use this point to take the initiative.
He controlled the Power of Love to make the protective cover more solid, while condensing the Power of Courageon his feet.
The moment the black palm struck again, he jumped up and leaped above the palm.
Then, with the help of the falling force, he integrated the Power of Wisdom into his fist and smashed it hard at the core of the Shadow.
The Shadow did not seem to expect Hode to counterattack so boldly, and it hurriedly mobilized the surrounding Dark Power to defend.
But this strike of Hode condensed all his strength, and the black defense shattered instantly under the impact of the fist.
The fist hit the core of the Shadow hard, and the Shadow let out a painful roar, its body beginning to tremble violently.
However, the Shadow did not dissipate.
It quickly re-condensed its power, and the surrounding darkness became more intense.
"Hode, do you think you can defeat me like this? You are too naive." The Shadow said, and countless black spikes appeared around it, shooting towards Hode.
Hode hurriedly set up a barrier around him interwoven with the Power of Courage, Wisdom, and Love.
The black spikes hit the barrier, making a crackling sound.
Although the barrier blocked most of the spikes, some still penetrated, leaving several wounds on Hode's body.
Blood flowed from the wounds, and Hode felt a sharp pain.
But he did not flinch; he gritted his teeth, and a sense of unyielding fighting spirit surged in his heart.
"I cannot fall here. There are so many people waiting for me, Diana, Elektra, Selene, and my partners from the Avengers and the Justice League."
He focused his spirit again, feeling the fusion of the three forces within his body from the 705u.com-53 Reading Club.
This time, he tried to combine the three forces in a brand new way.
The Power of Courage gave him fearless courage, the Power of Wisdom allowed him to see through the weaknesses of the Shadow, and the Power of Love gave him powerful healing and amplification abilities.
He closed his eyes, took a few deep breaths, and calmed his mind.
When he opened his eyes again, a firm light flashed in them.
He slowly raised his hands, and the surrounding energy began to gather crazily in his hands.
A huge energy ball gradually formed, shining with golden, blue, and pink light—the embodiment of the fusion of the Power of Courage, Wisdom, and Love.
"Go!" Hode shouted and pushed the energy ball towards the Shadow.
The energy ball was like a meteor, rushing towards the Shadow with powerful force.
The Shadow felt the threat of the energy ball and tried to dodge, but the energy ball seemed to have tracking ability, following closely behind it.
Finally, the energy ball hit the Shadow.
The Shadow let out a heaven-shaking roar, and its body began to disintegrate rapidly.
The Dark Power gradually dissipated, and the space gradually returned to calm.
Hode panted heavily, looking at the direction where the Shadow dissipated, but there was not much joy in his heart.
He knew that this was just the beginning, and there would be more dangers waiting for him and his partners in the future.
Just then, a light appeared in the space, and a familiar voice came from the light: "Hode, you succeeded. Now, you can leave here."
Hode nodded, and the light wrapped around him, his consciousness beginning to blur.
When he regained consciousness, he found himself back in the place previously shrouded by the mysterious light.
Diana, Elektra, and Selene were anxiously surrounding him.
"Hode, you finally woke up!" Diana said excitedly, her eyes full of concern.
Hode looked at them, and a warm current surged in his heart.
"I am fine, let you worry."
Elektra frowned and said: "What is going on? You disappeared suddenly, appeared suddenly, and were injured."
Hode took a deep breath and told them about his experience in the mysterious space one by one.
After hearing this, the three women showed expressions of shock.
"It seems that you have gained more powerful strength, but also face greater danger." Selene said.
Hode nodded, "Yes, but I am not afraid. We have partners from the Avengers and the Justice League, and we will definitely be able to fight against those dangers that destroy the World."
Just then, Hode's communicator suddenly rang.
It was the voice of Iron Man: "Hode, we detected a powerful energy fluctuation approaching Earth, the situation is very critical, come here quickly."
Hode's heart tightened.
He stood up and looked at the three women, saying: "It seems that the test has really begun. Let us fight side by side."
The three women nodded firmly.
They stood tightly with Hode, ready to meet the upcoming challenge.
Their figures appeared exceptionally firm in the sunlight, as if no matter how many difficulties and obstacles were ahead, they could not stop their determination to protect the World.
And at this moment, in the distant sky, a huge shadow was slowly approaching...
Chapter 572: A New Form of Power Gradually Forms
Hode and the three women rushed to the Avengersheadquarters.
On the way, the atmosphere was so tense that it felt like it could ignite the air.
Diana held Hode's hand tightly, conveying warmth and strength. She whispered: "Hode, no matter what happens, I will be by your side."
Hode turned his head to look at her, his eyes full of firmness and gratitude, "With you here, I am not afraid of anything."
Elektra was serious, constantly analyzing the possible dangerous situations, "This energy fluctuation is no small matter, the opponent is coming fiercely, we must be fully prepared."
Selene nodded slightly, a mysterious and calm aura radiating from her, "Yes, and we don't know how many cards the opponent has, we must be careful."
Soon, they arrived at the Avengers headquarters.
Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and other heroes were already ready.
Seeing Hode, Iron Man immediately said: "Hode, according to our monitoring, this energy fluctuation comes from the depths of the Universe, and it seems to be a brand-new evil force, and its power far exceeds any enemy we have encountered before."
Hode frowned, thought for a moment, and said: "No matter what, we must go all out. Everyone, let's discuss the combat plan first."
Everyone sat around and started to discuss intensely.
After the discussion, everyone acted quickly.
Hode formed a team with Diana, Elektra, and Selene, responsible for facing the enemy head-on.
When they arrived at the battlefield, they saw a huge black vortex slowly rotating in the sky, and various strange monsters were constantly pouring out of it.
"These monsters look hard to deal with." Elektra said vigilantly.
Hode took a deep breath, feeling the surge of the three forces in his body, "Everyone be careful, let's go!"
Saying that, Hode rushed to the monster group first.
He exerted the Power of Courage to the extreme, like an angry lion, and wherever he went, the monsters fell one after another.
Diana waved her S.H.I.E.L.D. and sword, and every attack carried powerful force, cutting the monsters down.
Her movements were elegant and deadly, like a goddess on the battlefield.
Elektra used her agile skills to shuttle through the monster group, giving the monsters a fatal blow from time to time.
Her eyes were as sharp as an eagle, always able to find the weaknesses of the monsters accurately.
Selene cast her mysterious magic, and rays of black light shot out from her hands, binding the monsters and creating attack opportunities for her teammates.
However, the monsters seemed endless, constantly pouring out of the black vortex.
Hode was a little anxious in his heart, realizing that this was not the way.
"We must find a way to close that black vortex!" He shouted.
Diana nodded, "I will cover you, you go and try."
Saying that, she waved her S.H.I.E.L.D., creating a path for Hode.
Hode took this opportunity to rush towards the black vortex.
Just as he was about to approach the black vortex, a huge monster crawled out of the vortex.
This monster was ten stories high, exuding a disgusting aura, its eyes like burning fire, staring fixedly at Hode.
"Hmph, do you think you can stop us with just you?" The monster let out a roar, the sound shaking the Earth.
Hode's heart tightened, but he did not flinch.
He gathered the Power of Courage, Wisdom, and Love in his hands, ready to fight the monster to the death.
The monster waved its huge arm and smashed it at Hode.
Hode dodged the attack flexibly.
Then, taking advantage of the monster's attack gap, he jumped high and punched the monster's chest.
However, the monster seemed prepared, and a layer of black shield suddenly appeared on its body, blocking Hode's attack.
"Haha, your attack is ineffective against me!" The monster mocked.
Hode felt bad, and he quickly mobilized the Power of Wisdom to analyze the weaknesses of the monster's shield.
Just then, Diana rushed over from the side, she jumped high, and the sword in her hand shone with dazzling light, stabbing at the monster's shield.
With a "click" sound, a crack appeared on the shield.
Seeing this, Hode immediately seized the opportunity and combined the Power of Courage with the Power of Love to attack the crack again.
This time, his attack finally worked, and the shield was completely broken.
The monster let out a scream and rushed towards Hodeand Diana angrily.
Hode and Diana stood back to back, cooperating with each other to fight the monster.
Hode kept launching attacks to attract the monster's attention, while Diana looked for opportunities to give the monster a fatal blow.
Just as they were in the middle of a fierce battle with the monster, Elektra and Selene also solved the surrounding monsters and came to support.
The four people worked together and finally defeated this huge monster.
The monster crashed to the ground and turned into a cloud of black smoke that dissipated in the air.
"Now, it's time to close that black vortex." Hode said.
Everyone nodded and walked towards the black vortextogether.
However, when they approached the black vortex, a powerful suction force came, sucking them into the vortex.
Hode held Diana's hand tightly, Diana grabbed Elektra, Elektra grabbed Selene, and the four people supported each other, trying to resist the suction.
"We cannot be sucked in, once we go in, we won't be able to get out!" Selene shouted.
Hode gritted his teeth, feeling the limit of the three forces surging in his body.
He suddenly thought of something, and his heart moved.
"Everyone, pass your power to me!" Hode shouted.
Everyone did not hesitate and passed their power to Hodeone after another.
Hode felt an unprecedented powerful force gathering in his body, and he concentrated his spirit, condensing this force into a huge energy ball.
"Go!" Hode shouted and pushed the energy ball towards the black vortex.
The energy ball collided with the black vortex, making a dazzling light.
In the light, the black vortex began to tremble violently, and the suction force gradually weakened.
Just when everyone thought they were about to succeed, a gloomy voice came from the black vortex: "Do you think you can stop me like this? Too naive!"
With the sound, a more powerful force surged from the black vortex, rebounding the energy ball back.
The energy ball flew towards Hode and the others.
Everyone was shocked and hurriedly dodged.
The energy ball flew past their bodies, exploding a huge deep pit on the ground behind them.
"It seems we are in big trouble." Elektra frowned and said.
Hode looked at the black vortex, his heart full of unwillingness.
He knew that if this black vortex could not be closed, Earthwould face a catastrophe.
Just then, Hode suddenly felt that the three forces in his body seemed to have undergone a subtle change.
He closed his eyes and felt this change with his heart.
Suddenly, he opened his eyes, and excitement flashed in them.
Chapter 364
"I've thought of a way!" Hode said. Everyone looked at him, their eyes filled with expectation. Hode took a deep breath and said, "We have been fighting individually before, without fully unleashing the true power of the fusion of our three forces. Now, we must completely fuse the three forces together to form an entirely new power."
As he spoke, Hode began to guide the powers of Diana, Elektra, and Selene, weaving them together with his own. The three forces formed a massive Energy Vortex around their bodies, its light growing more and more dazzling.
As the powers continued to fuse, a new form of power gradually took shape. This form of power contained the perfect combination of courage, wisdom, and love, radiating a sacred and powerful aura.
"Now's the time!" Hode shouted. Together, the four of them thrust this brand-new power toward the black vortex. The power, like a brilliant meteor, instantly charged into the black vortex.
A painful roar echoed from within the black vortex, and light flashed continuously inside it. Gradually, the black vortex began to shrink, and its suction grew weaker and weaker. Ultimately, the black vortex vanished without a trace, and the sky returned to tranquility.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief; they had successfully stopped the crisis. However, before they could even celebrate, Hode's communicator rang again. It was Wonder Woman's voice: "Hode, we have detected abnormal energy fluctuations in another direction as well. The situation is extremely critical..."
Hode exchanged looks with the three women, their eyes filled with determination. "It seems the trial is still continuing," Hode said. The four of them dashed toward the new battlefield once again, their figures appearing exceptionally resolute under the sunlight, as if no matter how many hardships and obstacles lay ahead, nothing could stop their resolve to protect the World. Meanwhile, in the distant sky, another mysterious light was quietly emerging...
Chapter 573: Okay, I'll Give It a Try
Hode pressed the answer button on his communicator, and Wonder Woman's urgent voice echoed in his ear: "Hode, the situation this time is even worse than we anticipated. The intensity of the abnormal energy fluctuations is climbing rapidly, and the range is constantly expanding. It is highly likely that multiple threat sources are erupting simultaneously."
Diana gently patted Hode's shoulder, giving him silent support. Hode took a deep breath and said firmly, "We will head over immediately. Everyone, stay alert. I'm afraid the enemy this time will be even more troublesome than before."
Elektra furrowed her brows and quickly analyzed, "From the current situation, the enemy seems to be acting in an organized and premeditated manner. It's highly likely that some evil force is pulling the strings from behind, wanting to destroy our defensive line in one fell swoop."
Selene narrowed her eyes slightly, the mysterious aura around her growing even denser: "No matter what force it is, we must let them know we are not to be trifled with. For now, let's first determine a specific plan of action."
After a quick discussion, the four decided to split into two groups. Diana and Selene formed one group, responsible for scouting the source of the energy fluctuations and gathering intelligence; Hode and Elektra formed the other group, heading directly to the area with the strongest energy fluctuations to stabilize the situation first.
On the way to the destination of the 705u.com-53 Reading Club, Hode and Elektra flew rapidly while discussing tactics. Elektra suddenly looked at Hode, a complex look flashing in her eyes: "Hode, this battle might be more dangerous than ever before. Are you afraid?"
Hode smiled slightly, determination showing in his eyes: "With you by my side, I fear nothing. Besides, to protect this World and the people around us, I must face it bravely."
Elektra's cheeks flushed slightly, a warm current surging in her heart. She knew that Hode was not only a brave warrior but also a trustworthy partner. In this tense battle atmosphere, the feelings between the two seemed to have quietly warmed up a bit more.
Soon, they arrived at the area with the strongest energy fluctuations. In the middle of a barren desert, a massive energy light sphere appeared. Eerie electrical sparks flickered around the sphere, and powerful energy fluctuations constantly radiated outward.
"It seems this is the source," Hode said, his eyes filled with vigilance.
Elektra gripped her weapon tightly and nodded: "Be careful, this light sphere doesn't look simple."
Just then, the light sphere suddenly vibrated violently. Energy Rays shot out from the light sphere, heading straight for Hode and Elektra. Hode quickly unleashed the Power of Courage, forming a sturdy shield in front of him to block the attacks of the Energy Rays.
"Elektra, we have to find a way to get close to the light sphere and see if we can destroy it from the inside!" Hodeshouted loudly.
Elektra nodded, and the two began to approach the light sphere. However, the light sphere seemed to perceive their intentions. The surrounding energy fluctuations became even more violent, and monsters constantly poured out from the light sphere, lunging at them.
These monsters came in various shapes and sizes; some were massive and possessed immense strength, while others were extremely fast, making them difficult to defend against. Hode and Elektra stood back-to-back, fighting off the monsters' attacks together.
"These monsters are even more troublesome than the previous ones!" Elektra shouted, constantly swinging her weapon to repel the approaching monsters one by one.
Hode grit his teeth, feeling the three forces surging within his body. He knew they had to find a breakthrough as soon as possible, or they would be worn down by these monsters.
Suddenly, a massive monster charged from the side, its arm like a giant iron hammer, smashing down hard toward Hode. Hode had no time to dodge and could only take the blow head-on. The powerful Impact force sent him flying backward, crashing heavily onto the ground.
"Hode!" Elektra cried out in alarm, a wave of panic washing over her heart. She quickly shook off the surrounding monsters and rushed toward Hode.
Hode struggled to his feet, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. Looking at Elektra's anxious eyes, a surge of strength welled up in his heart: "I'm fine, Elektra. We can't fall here."
Just then, Hode felt the three forces inside his body undergo another new change. He closed his eyes, using his heart to feel this change. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, which shone with an excited light.
"Elektra, I've thought of a way. I need your power. If we fuse our powers again, perhaps we can break through these monsters' defensive line," Hode said.
Without the slightest hesitation, Elektra walked to Hode's side and reached out, tightly holding his hand. The two began to concentrate, guiding their respective powers to weave together.
As their powers continued to fuse, a powerful energy formed around them. This energy contained the perfect combination of courage, wisdom, and love, radiating a sacred and powerful aura.
"Now's the time!" Hode shouted. Together, the two thrust this brand-new power toward the horde of monsters. The power, like a surging wave, instantly dispersed all the surrounding monsters.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Hode and Elektraquickly rushed toward the light sphere. They finally arrived in front of the light sphere, only to see its surface flickering with a mysterious glow, as if hiding endless secrets.
"How do we destroy it?" Elektra asked.
Hode observed the light sphere carefully. Suddenly, he noticed a faint energy node on it. A thought struck him: "Perhaps destroying this node will shut down the light sphere."
With that, Hode gathered all his strength and struck hard at the energy node. However, just as his fist was about to make contact with the energy node, a powerful shield suddenly appeared on the surface of the light sphere, blocking his attack.
"It seems it won't be that easy." Hode furrowed his brows, feeling a bit anxious.
Just then, Diana and Selene arrived. Seeing the scene before them, they immediately joined the battle.
"Hode, we're here. Let's think of a way together; we will definitely shut down this light sphere," Diana said.
Selene cast her mysterious magic, attempting to break the light sphere's shield. Under everyone's joint efforts, a slight loosening finally appeared in the shield.
"Now's the time!" Hode shouted. The four of them launched an attack together, concentrating all their power on the loosened spot of the shield.
The shield was finally shattered, and Hode took the opportunity to strike at the energy node. This time, his attack successfully hit the energy node. The light sphere began to vibrate violently, its light flickering erratically.
However, just as everyone thought they were about to succeed, the light sphere suddenly erupted with a powerful energy Impact, sending them all flying backward.
"Everyone, watch out!" Hode shouted. He quickly stood up, shielding Diana, Elektra, and Selene behind him.
They watched as the light sphere gradually deformed, ultimately turning into a giant Black Monster. This monster was massive, its entire body exuding an evil aura, and its eyes, like burning fire, stared intently at everyone.
"Did you think you could stop me like this? Today, you will all become my sacrifices!" The monster let out a roar, its voice vibrating so hard the earth trembled.
Hode clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with determination: "No matter what kind of monster you are, we won't let you have your way."
With that, the four of them assumed their combat stances once more, preparing to face this difficult battle. The Black Monster initiated the attack, swinging its massive arm to smash down toward them. Hode and the others quickly dodged while launching counterattacks.
The battle fell into a stalemate. The Black Monster was incredibly powerful, each of its attacks carrying immense force. Meanwhile, Hode and the others barely managed to withstand the monster's attacks, relying on their tacit cooperation and individual abilities.
In the heat of the fierce battle, Hode felt that the bond between himself, Diana, Elektra, and Selene had grown even deeper. He understood in his heart that it was precisely this bond that made them more united and courageous in battle.
"We can't keep defending passively like this. We must find the monster's weakness and deal it a fatal blow!" Hodeshouted loudly.
Diana nodded: "I've noticed that the monster's abdomen seems relatively weak. We can try to break through from there."
Everyone exchanged glances, understanding each other instantly. They began to adjust their tactics, gradually drawing closer to the monster's abdomen.
However, the monster seemed to perceive their intentions. It reinforced the defense of its abdomen, constantly swinging its arms to block everyone from getting close.
Just then, Elektra suddenly thought of something: "We can use Selene's magic to create an opportunity, giving Hode a chance to get close to the monster's abdomen."
Selene nodded: "Okay, I'll give it a try."
With that, Selene cast her mysterious magic, forming a massive magical vortex around the monster. The monster was drawn in by the vortex, its attention somewhat distracted.
Seizing this opportunity, Hode unleashed the Power of Courage and charged toward the monster's abdomen like a bolt of lightning. He leapt high into the air and threw a punch toward the monster's abdomen.
Just as his fist was about to make contact with the monster's abdomen, the monster suddenly let out a roar, and a powerful energy fluctuation erupted from its body, sending Hode flying backward once again.
"Hode!" Diana and the others cried out in alarm, their hearts filled with worry.
Hode crashed heavily onto the ground, but he quickly stood back up. Looking at the monster before him, his heart was filled with unwillingness: "I will absolutely not give up!"
Meanwhile, in the distant sky, that mysterious light grew more and more dazzling, as if foreboding that an even greater crisis was about to arrive...
Chapter 574: Thanks to Everyone's Unity and Effort
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Hode wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes locked onto the massive Black Monster. He could feel that the three forces within him were somewhat chaotic from the recent Impact, but he absolutely could not shrink back now. He turned his head to look at Diana, Elektra, and Selene, and from their determined gazes, he found the courage to continue the fight.
"We cannot be intimidated by it; there must be a way," Hode said, gritting his teeth, his voice filled with unquestionable determination.
Diana, holding the Lasso of Truth, stood heroically to the side: "Hode is right. We have experienced so many difficult battles, and this time will be no exception. Everyone, think carefully and see if we can find any other weaknesses."
Elektra furrowed her brows, gripping her weapon tightly, her eyes never leaving the monster for a moment: "This monster is too strange. We clearly attacked its abdomen just now, yet it seemed to have sensed it. Perhaps its weakness isn't in a conventional place."
Selene closed her eyes, lifting her hands slightly, muttering words as the mysterious aura around her grew stronger. A moment later, she opened her eyes, a flash of light passing through them: "I sense a special flow of energy on this monster. It seems there is an energy core on its back. If we can destroy that core, perhaps we can defeat it."
Hode's eyes lit up: "Good, then we will try attacking its back. However, getting close to its back won't be easy. Everyone, be careful."
The four discussed tactics again and decided that Dianaand Selene would attract the monster's attention from the front, while Hode and Elektra would take the opportunity to circle behind the monster and look for a chance to attack.
The battle began again. Diana swung the Lasso of Truthand charged toward the monster. The lasso shimmered with golden light, like a nimble bolt of lightning, winding around the monster's arm. The monster sensed Diana's attack and swung its arm, trying to break free from the lasso's binding. Selene cast magic from the side, and mysterious runes flew from her hands toward the monster, interfering with its movements.
Hode and Elektra took this opportunity to quickly circle behind the monster. They cautiously dodged the monster's attacks, taking every step with extreme care. When they finally arrived behind the monster, the sight before them made them gasp. They saw a huge protrusion on the monster's back, surrounded by eerie energy light—it was exactly the energy core that Selene had mentioned.
"This is it!" Hode whispered, his eyes filled with excitement.
Elektra nodded: "Let's go together and aim to hit it in one strike."
Just as the two were preparing to launch their attack, the monster seemed to sense the movement behind it. It let out a roar, its body turned abruptly, and its massive arm swept toward Hode and Elektra. Hode and Elektra quickly dodged, but they were still struck by the powerful wind generated by the arm, and their bodies flew out uncontrollably.
"Damn it!" Hode cursed inwardly, quickly adjusting his posture and landing steadily on the ground.
The monster turned around, its eyes like burning flames, locking onto Hode and Elektra: "Do you think you can easily get close to me? Today, none of you will leave alive!"
As it spoke, the monster opened its blood-red maw, and a black energy beam shot toward Hode and Elektra. Hodeand Elektra quickly separated, dodging in different directions. The energy beam grazed past their bodies, leaving a deep trench in the ground.
"This won't work; we need to find a way to distract it," Elektra shouted.
While dodging the monster's attacks, Hode thought of a countermeasure. Suddenly, he realized something: "Elektra, let's pretend to attack separately. Then you attract its attention from the side, and I will launch an attack from the front."
Elektra immediately understood Hode's intention: "Okay, let's do it!"
The two moved again. Hode charged toward the front of the monster, acting as if he were going to attack with full force. The monster fell for it, concentrating most of its attention on Hode, and swung its arm to smash at him. Elektra took this opportunity to quickly approach the monster from the side.
By the time the monster sensed Elektra's attack, it was too late to dodge. Elektra's weapon stabbed fiercely into the monster's body, but it only left a shallow wound. The monster, feeling pain, let out a roar and turned to pounce on Elektra.
Just then, Hode seized the opportunity, unleashing the Power of Courage, and rushed toward the monster's energy core like a shooting star. He leaped high, his fist gathering all his strength, and struck hard at the energy core.
With a loud "Bang!", Hode's fist slammed heavily onto the energy core. The energy core vibrated violently, its light flickering unsteadily. The monster let out a painful roar, and its body began to sway.
"It's working!" Hode felt a surge of joy and was preparing to attack again when he suddenly felt a powerful recoil coming from the energy core. His body was knocked backward, and he fell heavily to the ground.
"Hode!" Diana and Elektra exclaimed, rushing toward Hode.
The monster took this opportunity to attack again. It swung its arms, sweeping toward Diana and Elektra. Diana and Elektra quickly dodged and launched counterattacks, but the monster's attacks were too fierce, and they gradually began to struggle to hold their ground.
Selene was frantically casting magic from the side, trying to stabilize the situation. Her forehead was covered in sweat, and the mysterious aura around her became somewhat chaotic. But she knew she absolutely could not give up now.
Hode struggled to stand up, looking at the critical situation before him, his heart filled with anxiety. He could feel that his bond with Diana, Elektra, and Selene had become deeper at this moment. He understood that they were a team, and only by uniting as one could they defeat the monster before them.
"We cannot be defeated by it like this!" Hode shouted, his voice filled with fighting spirit.
He concentrated his spirit again, feeling the three forces within him. This time, he felt that these three forces seemed to have a tendency to fuse. His heart stirred, and he began to guide the three forces to intertwine. As the forces continued to fuse, an unprecedentedly powerful energy surged within him.
"Diana, Elektra, Selene, let's go together!" Hode shouted.
The four gathered together again, their hands tightly clasped. They concentrated all their power together, forming a huge torrent of energy. This energy torrent contained their courage, wisdom, love, and mysterious powers, exuding a sacred and powerful aura.
The monster sensed this powerful energy and let out a fearful roar, wanting to launch an attack to stop them. But it was already too late; the four of them pushed this torrent of energy toward the monster together.
The energy torrent was like a raging tide, instantly submerging the monster. In the face of this powerful energy, the monster had no power to resist. Its body began to gradually disintegrate, and its light faded away.
Finally, amidst a dazzling light, the monster completely disappeared. In the desolate desert, only a scene of devastation and the four exhausted but determined figures remained.
"We succeeded..." Elektra said, panting, a look of relief on her face.
Diana nodded: "Yes, thanks to everyone's unity and effort."
Selene put away her magic and looked at Hode, her eyes filled with admiration: "Hode, you have demonstrated powerful strength once again this time."
Hode looked at the three girls beside him, his heart filled with emotion. He knew it was their companionship and support that allowed him to keep growing and becoming stronger.
"Thank you all. With you by my side, I fear nothing," Hodesaid sincerely.
The four smiled at each other. Although their bodies were exhausted, their hearts were filled with joy and pride. However, they also knew that this battle was only a temporary victory, and a greater crisis still lay ahead.
Just then, in the distant sky, the mysterious light became even more dazzling, as if foreshadowing an even more terrifying storm to come. And Hode and his companions would once again embark on a journey full of challenges...
Chapter 575: I'm Fine, Thanks to You All
Hode looked at the increasingly blinding mysterious light in the distance, a sense of unease quietly welling up in his heart. Diana, beside him, gently patted his shoulder and asked with concern: "Hode, what are you thinking about? We just defeated that monster; let's rest for a while."
Hode turned his head, looking at Diana's firm yet gentle face, and felt a wave of warmth in his heart. He took Diana's hand and said softly: "Diana, I have a premonition that a huge crisis is hidden behind that light. We cannot let our guard down."
Diana nodded slightly, her eyes flickering with the light of trust: "I understand. No matter what happens, I will face it with you."
At this moment, Elektra walked over. She was wiping her weapon, a confident smile curling the corner of her lips: "Hey, Hode, don't look so glum. No matter what monster comes, we can beat it to a pulp."
Hode looked at Elektra's playful appearance and couldn't help but laugh: "Haha, Elektra, with those words from you, I feel much more at ease."
Selene was resting with her eyes closed on the side. A moment later, she opened her eyes and said: "I can feel that the energy within that light is extremely unstable, and it contains an evil aura. We must prepare as soon as possible."
The four sat together in a circle and began to discuss the next plan. Hode pondered that his intimacy with Diana, Elektra, and Selene had improved, and he had also acquired different abilities. But facing the unknown, massive crisis, these abilities might still be far from enough. He secretly made up his mind to spend more time with them, increase their intimacy, and obtain even greater power.
Suddenly, a violent tremor came, and the surrounding sand began to churn. The four immediately stood up, looking around vigilantly. They saw a huge figure slowly rising from the sand, its whole body emitting a ghostly green light, its body composed of various twisted metal and flesh, looking incomparably hideous.
"What kind of monster is this again!" Elektra frowned, gripping her weapon tightly.
Hode stared intently at the monster, feeling the powerful aura emanating from it: "Everyone, be careful. This monster is even more powerful than the previous one."
The monster let out a roar and swung its massive arm to smash toward the four. Diana quickly swung the Lasso of Truth, and the lasso, like a golden bolt of lightning, wrapped around the monster's arm. But the monster's strength was astonishing; with a forceful shake, Diana was almost thrown away. Hode quickly stepped forward, unleashing the Power of Courage, and steadied Diana's figure.
"This monster's strength is too great; we cannot fight it head-on," Hode shouted.
Selene quickly formed hand seals, muttering words, and mysterious runes flew from her hands toward the monster. The runes hit the monster, causing bursts of explosions, but the monster only paused for a moment before charging toward them again.
Elektra flashed, like a black bolt of lightning, circling behind the monster, and stabbed her weapon fiercely into the monster's back. However, it was as if the monster's back had an invisible shield; the weapon stabbed into it, only sparking a series of flames.
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"Damn it, this monster's defense is too strong!" Elektracursed.
Hode was extremely anxious. He knew that if this continued, they would be defeated by the monster sooner or later. Looking at Diana, Elektra, and Selene, his eyes were filled with determination. "We can't fight individually; we must coordinate more closely. Diana, you're responsible for holding the monster's attention from the front. Elektra, look for opportunities from the flank. Selene, use your magic to distract it. I will look for its weakness."
The three nodded and immediately went into action according to Hode's plan. Diana brandished her Lasso of Truth, engaging in intense close-quarters combat with the monster. She agilely dodged the monster's attacks while searching for an opening. Elektra, like a phantom, moved swiftly around the monster, launching occasional attacks; although she couldn't deal any substantial damage, she managed to distract it. Selene cast various mysterious magic, flashes of light bursting forth to disrupt the monster's movements and senses.
Meanwhile, Hode closely observed the monster's movements. He noticed that every time it attacked, there was a faint energy fluctuation at its chest. His heart stirred—could that be the monster's weakness?
"Diana, Elektra, Selene, I think I found its weakness! It's on its chest!" Hode shouted.
Hearing Hode's shout, the three immediately adjusted their tactics, drawing the monster's attention further in other directions. Seizing the right moment, Hode exerted his full strength and charged toward the monster's chest like a meteor.
However, the monster seemed to sense Hode's intention. It suddenly let out a roar, and a powerful energy Impacterupted from its chest. Hode was struck by the Impact, his body flying backward like a cannonball.
"Hode!" Diana cried out in alarm, wanting to save him, but the monster took the opportunity to launch an attack at her.
Hode slammed heavily onto the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood. He struggled to stand, but a wave of sharp pain racked his body. Looking at the three fighting the monster in the distance, his heart filled with self-reproach: "I can't fall. I must protect them."
Just then, Diana's Lasso of Truth suddenly wrapped around the monster's neck. With a hard tug, she pulled it forward, causing it to stumble a few steps. Seizing this opportunity, Elektra rushed in from the flank, viciously stabbing her weapon toward the monster's chest. However, a layer of hard armor suddenly appeared on the monster's chest, deflecting the weapon once again.
Selene increased her magic output, firing beams of powerful magical light at the monster. Struck by the magical light, the monster let out a painful roar, yet it continued to fight tenaciously.
Gritting his teeth and enduring the intense pain, Hodebegan to channel the three forces within his body. He recalled the determination of fighting alongside Diana, the lightheartedness of teasing Elektra, and the tacit understanding of his spiritual connection with Selene. A powerful wave of emotion surged in his heart, and these three forces began to merge within him, generating an unprecedentedly powerful energy.
"Diana, Elektra, Selene, get out of the way!" Hode shouted.
Hearing Hode's shout, the three immediately dodged to the side. Hode leapt high into the air, his entire body radiating a dazzling light. Like a god of war, he charged toward the monster.
Sensing the powerful aura radiating from Hode, the monster tried to launch an attack to stop him, but it was already too late. Hode's fist, condensing his entire body's strength, slammed fiercely into the monster's chest.
With a deafening "Boom!", Hode punched a massive hole through the monster's chest. The monster let out a shrill scream, its body trembling violently.
Hode didn't stop. He continued his assault, firing beams of energy light from his hands that struck the monster's vital points. Finally unable to hold on, the monster crashed to the ground.
Looking at the fallen monster, all four breathed a sigh of relief. Diana walked over to Hode and supported him. "Hode, are you alright?"
Looking at Diana's concerned gaze, Hode felt a warmth in his heart. "I'm fine, thanks to you all."
Elektra also walked over and said with a smile, "Hode—705u.com-53 Reading Club—that strike of yours just now was so cool, you're practically a superhero."
Selene looked at Hode, her eyes filled with admiration. "Hode, you've made us look at you in a whole new light once again."
However, before they could celebrate, the mysterious light in the distant sky suddenly erupted with intense brilliance. The light, almost tangible, swept toward them. The four immediately became alert, knowing that the real crisis had only just begun.
As the light gradually dissipated, a massive figure appeared before them. This figure was towering, radiating a terrifying aura, with a sneering smile on his face. "Did you think defeating those small-time lackeys would stop me? Today, this World will be completely destroyed."
Looking at the powerful enemy before him, Hode felt no fear at all. He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes filled with determination. "No matter who you are, we won't let you have your way."
Diana, Elektra, and Selene also stood by Hode's side, their eyes equally filled with fighting spirit. A more intense battle was about to begin...
Chapter 576: Your Growth Speed Astonishes Us
Hode took a deep breath, feeling the fused power within his body from fighting alongside Diana, Elektra, and Selene. At this moment, that power was like a burning flame, giving him endless courage. He turned to look at the three women beside him: Diana's eyes were resolute yet gentle, Elektra had a trace of an unbridled smile on her lips, and Selene exuded a mysterious and calm aura. Their presence made him firmly believe that no matter what kind of enemy they faced, they had the strength to fight.
"This enemy looks several times stronger than the previous monster, but we cannot back down either," Hode said in a deep voice, his gaze locked tightly onto the towering figure radiating a terrifying aura.
Diana's Lasso of Truth swayed slightly, making a crisp sound as she responded firmly, "Hode, we are with you. We face this together."
Elektra swung the weapon in her hand and teased, "Hey, Hode, this is the perfect chance to see what this big guy is made of. Who knows, maybe it's just here to give us some experience points."
Selene formed hand seals, mysterious runes swirling around her as she said calmly, "Judging by the energy radiating from it, we need to deal with this more cautiously and search for its weakness."
The massive figure let out a deafening roar, its voice like rolling thunder. "Ants! How dare you challenge my majesty! Today is your doom!" With that, it waved its hands, firing beams of black energy light toward the four.
Hode shouted, "Watch out!" He quickly unleashed the Power of Courage, forming a shield in front of himself and the three women. The energy beams struck the shield, setting off bursts of explosions. The shield trembled violently, but ultimately managed to block this wave of attacks.
"These energy beams are quite powerful. Everyone, scatter and look for opportunities to attack!" Hode shouted.
Diana was the first to charge. Her Lasso of Truth was like a bolt of golden lightning, wrapping toward the massive figure's leg. Sensing Diana's attack, the massive figure kicked at the Lasso of Truth. The Lasso of Truth clashed with its leg, making a metallic clanging sound, and Dianawas forced back several steps by the force.
Elektra, like a phantom, moved swiftly around the massive figure, searching for its weakness. Seizing the moment, she thrust her weapon toward the massive figure's eye. However, an Energy Shield suddenly appeared over the massive figure's head. The weapon stabbed against it, only kicking off a shower of sparks.
"Damn it, this shield is too tough," Elektra cursed, her figure flashing as she dodged the massive figure's counterattack.
Selene quickly formed hand seals, chanting under her breath as beams of mysterious magical light shot toward the massive figure. The magical light struck the massive figure, leaving black marks on its body, but it only paused for a moment before launching another attack at them.
Hode pondered. Having fought alongside the three women for so long, their intimacy had continuously increased, granting him various abilities. However, against this powerful enemy before him, it still seemed insufficient. He decided to connect even deeper with them spiritually to obtain—705u.com-53 Reading Club—even greater power.
He closed his eyes, feeling Diana's resolve, Elektra's bravery, and Selene's mystery with his heart. Bits and pieces of fighting alongside them flashed through his mind—those moments of battling side-by-side and those looks of mutual trust all became the source of his strength.
Suddenly, Hode felt a new power surging within his body, a power stronger and purer than before. He opened his eyes, which shone with a dazzling light.
"Diana, Elektra, Selene, let's try one more time!" Hodeshouted.
Hearing Hode's shout, the three immediately closed in on him. Hode fused his newly acquired power with theirs, and a powerful energy formed around them.
Diana's Lasso of Truth became even more dazzling, Elektra's weapon gleamed with a cold light, and Selene's magical glow grew even richer. The four of them charged toward the massive figure as one.
Sensing their change, the massive figure let out a roar. Pressing its hands together, it condensed a massive black energy ball and fired it at them. Wherever the energy ball passed, the sand was swept up, carving out massive trenches.
Hode shouted, "Everyone, join forces to break this energy ball!" He was the first to charge forward, unleashing his full strength to punch the energy ball. Diana's Lasso of Truth also wrapped around the energy ball, pulling hard. Elektra and Selene launched attacks from both sides, with beams of energy light striking the energy ball.
Under their combined attack, the energy ball began to tremble violently before finally exploding with a loud "Boom!". The powerful Impact forced the four of them back a few steps, but they were unhurt.
Seeing his attack broken, the massive figure grew furious. With a flash of its figure, it instantly appeared in front of Hode, its massive fist smashing down at him. Unable to dodge in time, Hode could only shield his head with his hands.
Just then, Diana's Lasso of Truth timely wrapped around the massive figure's arm, pulling it back a few steps. Elektra took the opportunity to rush in from the flank, viciously stabbing her weapon into the massive figure's waist.
Screaming in pain, the massive figure flung its body violently, throwing Elektra away. Seeing this, Seleneformed hand seals, shooting mysterious runes toward the massive figure. The runes exploded on its body, leaving black craters.
Hode took the opportunity to adjust his state. He felt that his intimacy with the three women had reached another level, and new abilities kept emerging. He decided to launch another attack to find the massive figure's fatal weakness.
He carefully observed the massive figure's movements and noticed that after every attack, there was a momentary energy gap at its chest. His heart stirred, and he shouted to the three women, "When it attacks again, let's strike its chest together!"
The three nodded, immediately preparing themselves. The massive figure roared once more, waving its hands to fire black energy blades at the four. The four swiftly dodged, charging toward the massive figure's chest at the same time.
Diana's Lasso of Truth was the first to wrap around the massive figure's body, restricting its movements. Elektra, swift as lightning, circled behind the massive figure, thrusting her weapon toward its chest. Selene cast her magic, enveloping the massive figure's chest in beams of light to weaken its defense.
Hode condensed his entire body's strength, punching toward the massive figure's chest. This punch gathered the deep emotion and powerful strength between him and the three women, his fist radiating a dazzling light.
Sensing the danger, the massive figure tried to dodge, but it was already too late. Hode's fist slammed fiercely into its chest. With a sharp "Crack!", the armor on its chest shattered, and streams of black energy poured out from the wound.
The massive figure let out a shrill scream, its body trembling violently. It tried to launch a counterattack, but the four gave it no chance, continuing their onslaught. Beams of energy light, weapon strikes, and magical light hit the massive figure's vital points.
Ultimately, the massive figure could no longer hold on and crashed to the ground. Its body gradually dissipated, turning into plumes of black smoke.
Looking at the fallen enemy, all four breathed a sigh of relief. Diana walked over to Hode. Looking at his exhausted yet resolute eyes, her heart filled with emotion. "Hode, you've led us to defeat a powerful enemy once again."
Looking at Diana, Hode smiled and said, "It's all thanks to you. Without your cooperation, I couldn't have done it."
Elektra also walked over and patted Hode's shoulder. "Hode, that strike of yours just now was too incredible. I'm starting to admire you a bit."
Selene looked at Hode, her eyes sparkling with admiration. "Hode, your growth speed astonishes us. I believe we will be able to face many more challenges together in the future."
However, before they could celebrate, massive cracks suddenly appeared in the distant sky, with waves of evil aura surging out from them. Bolts of black lightning shot out from the cracks, striking the ground and forming massive craters.
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"What is going on?" Elektra frowned, looking at the sky vigilantly.
A sense of unease welled up in Hode's heart; he could feel an unprecedentedly powerful force approaching. He clenched his fists and said to the three women, "It seems the real crisis is not over yet. We must be prepared."
Diana, Elektra, and Selene nodded. They stood beside Hode, their eyes filled with determination. Just then, a figure slowly walked out of the crack. This figure exuded a terrifying aura, and its eyes were like a cold abyss, making one shiver.
"Do you think you can save this World just by defeating me? How naive." The figure emitted a deep, evil voice, sounding as if it had come from hell, making one's hair stand on end...
Chapter 577: This Punch Is Like Opening Heaven and Earth
Hode's heart rate suddenly accelerated. He could clearly feel the pressure brought by the figure that had walked out of the crack, far exceeding any enemy he had encountered before. His eyes were locked on the opponent, his brain working rapidly, thinking of countermeasures. Beside him, Diana, Elektra, and Selene were also on high alert, with vigilance and determination revealed in everyone's eyes.
"This guy... is definitely not someone we can easily deal with," Hode said in a low voice, with a hint of gravity.
Diana's Lasso of Truth swayed slightly, making a crisp sound. She said in a deep voice, "Regardless, we will not back down. Hode, we are with you."
Elektra's lips curled into a defiant smile, and the weapon in her hand flickered with a cold light: "Hey, Hode, let's see what this big guy is really capable of. Maybe it will become the most significant highlight in our battle history."
Selene formed seals with her hands, and mysterious runes circled around her. She said calmly, "Judging from the energy it is emitting, this may be the most powerful opponent we have encountered so far. We must be careful."
The figure spoke slowly, its voice like rolling thunder, carrying endless evil and majesty: "Stupid ants, do you think you can contend with me just because you defeated my previous servants? Today, this World will tremble under my feet, and you will become the first sacrifices on my path of conquest."
After saying this, it waved its hands, and beams of black energy shot towards the four of them like meteors.
Hode shouted, "Watch out!" He quickly unleashed the Power of Courage, forming a shield in front of himself and the three women. The energy beams hit the Energy Shield, making deafening explosions. The shield trembled violently, as if it would shatter at any moment.
"The power of these energy beams is several times stronger than before. Everyone, disperse and look for opportunities to attack," Hode shouted, while pondering the abilities he had gained after increasing his intimacy with the three women, thinking about how to use these abilities to fight this powerful enemy.
Diana charged out first, her Lasso of Truth like a golden lightning bolt, winding towards the figure's legs. The figure sensed Diana's attack and waved its hand gently. A black Energy Shield appeared on its legs. The Lasso of Truthcollided with the shield, making a metallic sound, and Diana was shaken back a few steps by the force.
"This shield is too strong; my Lasso of Truth couldn't penetrate it," Diana was shocked, but she didn't back down in the slightest, her eyes still filled with determination.
Elektra moved like a ghost, moving rapidly around the figure, looking for its weaknesses. She saw an opening and thrust her weapon towards the figure's eyes. However, a stronger Energy Shield suddenly appeared on the figure's head, and the weapon only sparked when it hit it.
"Damn it, this shield is simply impregnable," Elektracursed, her figure flashing as she dodged the figure's counterattack.
Selene formed seals rapidly with her hands, chanting, and mysterious magic rays shot towards the figure. The magicrays hit the figure, leaving black marks on it, but the figure only paused slightly before launching an attack at them again.
Hode was extremely anxious; he knew this wasn't working. He closed his eyes and felt the deep emotions between him and Diana, Elektra, and Selene. The memories of fighting together rushed into his heart like a tide. He felt a new power surging within him; this power seemed to have some mysterious connection with their intimacy.
He opened his eyes, a determined light flashing in them. "Diana, Elektra, Selene, let's try again. Let's fuse our powers to the extreme," Hode shouted loudly.
The three heard Hode's shout and immediately moved closer to him. Hode fused the newly acquired power with theirs, and an unprecedentedly powerful energy formed around them. Diana's Lasso of Truth became even more dazzling, as if it contained endless power; Elektra's weapon emitted a cold light, as if it could cut through everything; Selene's magic rays became even richer, as if they could change the rules of the World.
The four of them moved as one entity, rushing towards the figure. The figure sensed their change and let out an angry roar. It put its hands together, condensing a huge black energy pillar, and shot it towards the four of them. Wherever the energy pillar passed, space seemed to be twisted, making "zizi" sounds.
Hode shouted, "Everyone, work together to break this energy pillar!" He rushed forward first, unleashing his full power, and punched the energy pillar. Diana's Lasso of Truth also wrapped around the energy pillar, pulling hard. Elektra and Selene launched attacks from both sides, and beams of energy hit the energy pillar.
Under their combined attack, the energy pillar began to tremble violently, but there were still no signs of it breaking. Hode felt the power within him constantly depleting; he knew he had to find a breakthrough as soon as possible.
Just then, he suddenly felt that the intimacy with Diana had risen to another level, and a new ability emerged in his heart. He felt a stir in his heart and shouted to Diana, "Diana, use your Lasso of Truth to guide my power and attack its core."
Diana nodded, and the Lasso of Truth quickly wrapped around Hode's arm. Hode felt a powerful force coming from the Lasso of Truth; he gathered all his strength and punched towards the core of the energy pillar. This punch condensed the deep emotion and powerful strength between him and Diana, and his fist emitted a dazzling light.
The core of the energy pillar was hit, making a loud "boom," and it began to disintegrate gradually. Finally, the energy pillar exploded with a "boom," and the powerful Impact force shook the four of them back a few steps, but they were not injured.
Seeing his attack broken, the figure was furious and ashamed. Its figure flashed, and it appeared in front of Hode instantly, smashing its huge fist towards Hode. Hodehad no time to dodge and could only protect his head with his arms.
Just then, Elektra rushed up in time, her weapon stabbing fiercely into the figure's arm. The figure felt pain and let out a scream. It swung hard, throwing Elektra away. Seeing this, Selene formed seals with her hands, and mysterious runes shot towards the figure. The runes exploded on it, leaving black pits.
Hode took the opportunity to adjust his state. He felt that the intimacy with Elektra and Selene was also constantly increasing, and new abilities were emerging. He decided to launch an attack again to find the figure's fatal weakness.
He carefully observed the figure's movements and found that every time it launched an attack, there was a momentary energy gap in its chest. He felt a stir in his heart and shouted to the three women, "When it attacks again, let's attack its chest together!"
The three nodded and immediately got ready. The figure roared again, waving its hands, and black energy blades shot towards the four of them. The four of them dodged quickly while rushing towards the figure's chest.
Diana's Lasso of Truth was the first to wrap around the figure's body, limiting its movement. Elektra, like lightning, circled behind the figure, her weapon stabbing towards its chest. Selene cast magic, and rays of light enveloped the figure's chest, weakening its defense.
Hode gathered all his strength and punched the figure's chest. This punch condensed the deep emotion and powerful strength between him and the three women, and his fist emitted a dazzling light.
The figure sensed danger and wanted to dodge, but it was too late. Hode's fist hit its chest hard, and with a "crack," the armor on its chest was broken, and black energy gushed out from the wound.
The figure let out a shrill scream, and its body began to tremble violently. It wanted to launch a counterattack, but the four of them didn't give it a chance and continued to attack. Energy rays, weapon attacks, and magic rays hit various vital parts of the figure.
However, just when they thought they were about to win, the figure suddenly let out an angry roar. The black energy on its body surged wildly, forming a huge Energy Vortex. The Energy Vortex pulled the four of them in, and they felt a powerful force pulling at them, as if it were going to tear them apart.
"Not good, this guy still has a backup plan," Hode was shocked. He struggled hard, trying to break free from the restraint of the Energy Vortex.
Diana's Lasso of Truth flickered with light in the Energy Vortex, and she tried to stabilize her body with the power of the Lasso of Truth. Elektra held her weapon tightly, looking for a chance to break through. Selene formed seals with her hands, chanting, trying to use magic to resist the attack of the Energy Vortex.
Just when they felt desperate, Hode suddenly felt that the intimacy with the three women had reached a new height, and an unprecedentedly powerful force erupted within him. He shouted, "Everyone, concentrate your power and follow me to rush out!"
The three heard Hode's shout and immediately concentrated their spirits, gathering their power onto Hode. Hode felt this powerful force; he unleashed his full power and punched the center of the Energy Vortex. This punch was like opening heaven and earth; the Energy Vortex was broken, and the four of them rushed out of the vortex.
They landed on the ground, panting heavily. The figure looked at them, a trace of surprise flashing in its eyes: "I didn't expect you to be able to break my Energy Vortex, but all of this is futile. Today, you are destined to die here."
After saying this, it launched an attack again, and beams of black energy shot towards the four of them. Hode and the others dodged quickly while thinking about how to deal with this powerful enemy.
Just then, a roaring sound suddenly came from the sky in the distance, and warships appeared in their field of vision. The warships were imprinted with the logos of the Avengers and the Justice League. It turned out that they had sensed the crisis here and had come to support.
"Hode, we're here to help you!" Iron Man's voice came from the warship.
Hode was overjoyed; he knew that with the support of the Avengers and the Justice League, they had a better chance of winning. He shouted to the three women, "Everyone, together, fight side by side with the Avengers and the Justice League to defeat this evil guy!"
The four quickly met up with the members of the Avengersand the Justice League, and a more intense battle was about to unfold...
Chapter 578: How Could You Possibly Break My Shield
Hode looked at the Avengers and Justice League warships descending from the sky, and a strong fighting spirit welled up in his heart. He turned to look at Diana, Elektra, and Selene beside him; their eyes were also filled with determination.
"Partners, the Avengers and the Justice League are here. We cannot let this evil guy do whatever he wants anymore," Hode said loudly, his voice filled with unquestionable determination.
Diana flicked the Lasso of Truth in her hand lightly, making a crisp sound: "Hode, no matter what we face, we will fight side by side with you to the end."
Elektra's lips curled up, revealing a confident smile: "Hey, Hode, it's going to be lively now. Let's just see if this big guy can withstand the attacks of so many of us."
Selene formed seals rapidly with her hands, and the runes around her shone even brighter: "Judging from its reaction, the arrival of the Avengers and the Justice League has made it somewhat flustered. Let's seize this opportunity."
The evil figure saw the appearance of the Avengers and the Justice League, and a trace of panic flashed in its eyes, but it quickly returned to that arrogant appearance: "Hmph, so what if there are many of you? Today, all of you from '705u.com-53 Reading Club' will become my sacrifices."
Iron Man flew out of the warship, his War Armorshimmering with metallic light: "Hode, long time no see. It seems you've encountered quite a bit of trouble."