"As ants, resistance is meaningless."
"Heh. For someone who can trade blows back and forth with ants, you're the first of the so-called Destruction Lords to manage that, Phantylia."
Hearing Phantylia's words, Jing Yuan could not help but let out a mocking laugh.
"Heh." Phantylia snorted coldly. Very clearly, Jing Yuan's jab had landed.
"So our General Jing Yuan wants to get acquainted with the other Destruction Lords."
"But I'm afraid you won't have that chance."
With that, Phantylia lost interest in toying with them. Her power was no longer concealed as the forces of Destruction and Abundance surged together.
That towering body turned a brilliant gold in that instant.
The pressure radiating from her made everyone instinctively tighten their grip on their weapons.
"This… this is real?" March 7th cried out when she saw Phantylia wielding both Destruction and Abundance at once.
"Hahaha. A perfect body." Feeling the simultaneous flow of the two Paths, Phantylia grew ever more satisfied with her vessel.
"Rejoice, ants."
"Under this perfect body of mine, you will witness true Destruction."
Her eyes brimmed with disdain for everyone before her.
Under the crushing pressure of two Paths at once, the group began to falter.
It was obvious. If they tried to face Phantylia head-on, they stood no chance.
Realizing this, their minds raced, desperately searching for a way out.
"Look at you, showing off," Jing Yuan said instead, wearing a look of casual contempt. "After all that, aren't you still using the same few tricks?"
"What's wrong? A famous Destruction Lord who's also gained the power of Abundance, Miss Phantylia."
"Don't tell me you've got nothing new up your sleeve?"
"Hmph. Smooth talker." Phantylia snorted and casually swung her hand, striking Jing Yuan.
Jing Yuan summoned the Divine Foresight to shield himself. He avoided serious injury, but the force still sent him staggering back several steps.
"Hahaha. So this is the general of the Xianzhou? That's all?" Seeing Jing Yuan and the others in such a sorry state, Phantylia laughed aloud.
At this point, victory was already decided.
With nothing more than a basic strike, she had driven them into disarray. Phantylia could not even imagine how they planned to defeat her now.
"The final struggle of ants is truly beautiful."
Watching them endure her power brought her obvious pleasure.
"In the next act, I'll turn you all into Voidrangers." At last, Phantylia tired of watching them struggle and prepared to bring Destruction to the Xianzhou Luofu.
"General of the Xianzhou. Didn't you say I had no fresh tricks?"
Her gaze settled on Jing Yuan. She extended a finger and gently pointed at him. A lotus bloomed beneath his feet.
"In that case, let's start with you."
Power surged. The lotus carried Jing Yuan upward into the air.
"!"
Jing Yuan's heart jolted. He tried to call upon the Divine Foresight, but the lotus bound him tightly, leaving him unable to move.
"Heh."
With Phantylia's soft scoff, the lotus detonated. Smoke billowed as the explosion grievously wounded Jing Yuan within.
"Jing Yuan!"
As the smoke cleared, everyone rushed to look.
Jing Yuan was suspended in midair, imprisoned by an unseen force.
"Cough, cough."
Despite Phantylia's assault, his expression remained unchanged, as if he were waiting for something.
As a Destruction Lord, Phantylia naturally saw through his intent. But so what?
Who would care about the schemes of an ant?
Whatever Jing Yuan was planning, it could not defeat her.
Phantylia reached out, dragged the trapped Jing Yuan before her, and chuckled.
"Hahaha. If the general of the Xianzhou were turned into a Voidranger, would the Luofu fall into chaos once again?"
Watching Jing Yuan struggle impatiently before her, Phantylia felt deeply satisfied.
She released the aura of Destruction, guiding it as it poured steadily into Jing Yuan's body.
"Don't worry. The pain will only last a moment."
"Hahahahaha."
Feeling Jing Yuan's body gradually transform, Phantylia laughed with near-mad delight.
"What… what do we do…" March 7th stomped her foot anxiously at the sight.
If Jing Yuan really became a Voidranger, it would be the end of everything.
"Invincible Teacher Dan Heng, please think of something." She hurriedly turned to him.
"…"
Dan Heng did not answer. His eyes were locked on Jing Yuan, as if preparing for something.
Nearby, Jingliu stood with her sword drawn, gathering strength, clearly awaiting a signal.
"Haha." Phantylia leaned close to Jing Yuan's face, carefully observing every step of his transformation.
"Having the general of the Xianzhou personally destroy the Luofu…"
"Now that kind of Destruction would be truly entertaining."
She laughed contemptuously, completely unaware of the energy slowly gathering behind her.
"Heh."
Facing her gaze and the erosion of Destruction, Jing Yuan let out a faint, weary laugh.
"Hm?"
Phantylia made a sound of surprise. Was the Xianzhou's general really so calm? He was on the verge of becoming a Voidranger, yet he could still smile?
She did not dwell on it. Just as she was about to intensify the Destruction consuming him, she sensed something and sharply turned her head.
The space behind her shattered. The Divine Foresight revealed itself fully, weapon in hand, appearing at her back.
"You bastard!"
As the Divine Foresight emerged, the force imprisoning Jing Yuan began to fade, granting him a moment of relief.
Jing Yuan clenched his fist, eyes resolute. He swung at Phantylia and shouted,
"Now!"
Jingliu and Dan Heng did not hesitate. They launched their attacks, severing the shackles binding Jing Yuan.
At the very moment the restraints broke, the Divine Foresight's strike landed squarely on Phantylia.
"Ah!"
With no protection left, even a body forged by Abundance could not withstand such a blow.
…
"Well done, General of the Hunt."
With her physical form destroyed by the Divine Foresight, Phantylia reverted to the heliobus form she had worn when they first met.
"Ha… ha…"
Supported by Dan Heng, Jing Yuan stared weakly at the heliobus before him, breathing heavily.
His eyes were filled with vigilance, and a deep sense of unease settled in his heart.
"But you don't really think this is where it ends, do you?" Phantylia said lightly. Her carelessness had cost her physical body and any ability to continue fighting.
But so what? She was not alone.
"If I were the only one who came to the Luofu, then yes, this battle would be your victory."
"But…"
"I didn't come alone."
Tap. Tap. Tap.
As her words fell, clear footsteps echoed in everyone's ears.
"!"
Their hearts leapt as they hurriedly turned to look.
A man in white robes appeared behind them, his features gentle and composed.
"!" Seeing his face, both Jing Yuan and Jingliu's pupils contracted sharply.
Noticing their reaction, and under everyone's wary gazes, the man passed by the group and stopped beside Phantylia, smiling softly.
"As for who I am, Miss Jingliu and General Jing Yuan should find me quite familiar."
"But for the sake of these unfamiliar faces, allow me to introduce myself."
"Greetings. My name is Shuhu, Emanator of Abundance."
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