In the sky,
Sun Wukong's Ruyi Jingu Bang and Ayato's fist collided.
The surrounding void seemed to pause briefly.
Boom!
With a roar,
The raging wind and pouring rain seemed unable to withstand the collision of these two powers, bursting apart.
The ground below began to continuously disappear and sink.
It was as if a punch from the heavens had blasted a massive crater into the earth.
Sun Wukong's descending strike held the advantage of timing and position.
The power unleashed was indescribable.
But such a strike hadn't budged Ayato's fist in the slightest.
Sun Wukong's blow didn't seem to hit a fist, but rather to be wrestling with a towering mountain.
"..."
Seeing this, even Sun Wukong's pupils contracted.
He could sense that Ayato was certainly no ordinary opponent.
But he hadn't expected Ayato to be able to clash directly with the Ruyi Jingu Bang using only his flesh and blood.
He could clearly sense that Ayato hadn't used any Authorities.
This meant Ayato had blocked his full-power strike with only his physique and cursed power.
He wondered if this person's had strength surpass his own.
"As expected of you. Truly astonishing power."
Ayato looked at Sun Wukong, a slight smile appearing his lips.
Incarnation: Boar!
Ayato's arm muscles bulged. The moment he stepped forward, earth-shaking power erupted.
Boom!
Centered on Ayato and Sun Wukong, the surrounding void began to twist.
An unprecedented air burst, carrying countless storms and rains, shot straight up.
The next moment,
Sun Wukong retreated hundreds of feet, shattering who knows how much air, leaving a visible trail of ripples.
He did a backflip, steadied himself in the air, and a look of shock appeared on his face.
After using his Authority, in terms of pure strength, the other party had shown a crushing advantage over him.
This was something he had never encountered in any previous battle.
"Haha, interesting, truly interesting!"
But even so, Sun Wukong showed no fear. Instead, he laughed with wild abandon.
"Haha, Old Sun didn't expect to find such a good opponent right after breaking free."
With that, he was about to charge at Ayato again, but Ayato stopped him.
"Wait a moment."
"Hmm?"
Sun Wukong paused, looking at Ayato questioningly.
"Having been sealed for so long, you're not at your peak, are you?"
"Indeed."
"Then let's postpone the fight."
Ayato looked at him calmly. "Otherwise, in your current state, you definitely can't defeat me."
"It seems that's true."
Sun Wukong nodded, then asked suspiciously, "But King of the Campiones, aren't we natural enemies?"
"Aren't you going to take advantage of this opportunity to take my Authority?"
"I will take your Authority."
Ayato said bluntly. "But I don't want to take advantage of you."
This statement was half true, half false.
It was only because of this figure's identity that Ayato gave him this consideration.
After all, despite being a Heretic God, he still bore the name of Great Sage Equaling Heaven, Sun Wukong.
"Very well, let it be as you say."
Sun Wukong looked deeply at Ayato. "When I've recovered my peak strength, I'll come find you."
Leaving these words, Sun Wukong rode a golden cloud, turned into a golden light, and disappeared into the distant sky.
"King, did you really just let him go?"
Sita's figure appeared behind Ayato, slightly worried. "After all, he is a Heretic God, an embodiment of wildness. It's hard to say if he'll cause major trouble."
"Don't worry. He'll keep his word."
Ayato smiled. "Given his nature, the first thing he'll do when he recovers his strength is come find me."
"And even if something unexpected happens, I can find him."
During their brief clash, he had planted some subtle tracking methods.
If he wanted to, he could find him quickly.
"By the way, do you have any collections of knowledge not found in the outside world?"
"I do."
Sita was stunned. "Does the King need them?"
"Yes, the more the better."
"Leave it to me."
Sita nodded. "The other old fogeys also have collections. I'll gather them all."
"Good."
…
Ayato's Apartment.
"Hey, you know, the King isn't going to another world today."
Erica poked Liliana. "Don't you dare miss this chance again."
She was genuinely worried about her childhood friend.
This girl is usually quite decisive, but in matters like this, she had no initiative.
"She-fox, say less. My affairs are none of your business."
"Is that so?"
Erica blinked and smiled. "Then tonight, I won't hold back."
"No... you can't."
Liliana immediately objected.
"Oh, have you decided?"
"Hmph."
Liliana snorted softly but didn't say anything more.
She had to admit...
With so many people in the Black Bullet World...
The apartment was sparsely populated now. It was indeed a rare opportunity.
"Here. This is the battle outfit I prepared for you long ago."
Erica flipped her hand, and a piece of clothing appeared.
"Th-this is too... revealing, isn't it?"
Liliana was dumbfounded.
'What was the difference between wearing this and wearing nothing?'
"Not satisfied?"
"I have others."
"Wait, isn't this even more revealing? How many sets did you prepare?"
Liliana was about to tear her hair out.
But in the end, her face burning red, she chose one of them.
On the other side, the corner of Sita's mouth twitched. Her expression grew complicated.
'What kind of servants had I joined?'
'Was this something to be discussed so openly?'
'And also,'
'The content was getting bolder and bolder.'
Unconsciously, her cheeks flushed.
She wanted to leave, but her feet seemed nailed to the ground, and she unconsciously continued listening.