Miyata Kuragi no longer smeared blood on his body this time. Instead, he simply held the Japanese sword and lightly tapped it against the ground. Instantly, thick black smoke surged from his form, enveloping an area of dozens of meters around him. Gradually, these dark vapors solidified into tangible substances - most coalesced at his back to form a pair of rune-patterned wings, while excess material manifested as numerous crimson eyes swirling around his body.

"This technique is called 'Great Darkness Heaven.' The method attacks primarily through the mind's eye, known as 'Soul Cutting.' When perfected, it can sever both flesh and soul!" Miyata Kuragi's face became invisible, utterly swallowed by the substance-like black mist. This vapor functioned like armor enveloping him completely. As he spoke, he slowly ascended into the air - those rune wings were no mere decoration but actual flight apparatus.

"Wave Eyesight Wing!" The crimson eyes surrounding his body violently pulsed as Miyata Kuragi closed within meters of Zheng Cha. His feathered wings spun in a wheel formation to slash toward him, forming a jagged black disc that moved so fast it became invisible to the naked eye. Zheng Cha, who had previously remained indifferent, only managed to draw out the Hu Po sword at the last moment before their weapons clashed with a metallic ring - this single strike's power rivaled his own "Explosion" technique.

Miyata Kuragi roared and charged forward again, but Zheng Cha activated "Explosion" preemptively, delivering a powerful slash. As Miyata Kuragi parried with his sword, Zheng Cha had already driven a kick into the other man's chest. The sheer force sent Miyata flying thousands of meters out toward the distant aircraft carrier.

"This isn't a suitable battlefield," Zheng Cha said as he kicked the other man solidly. "Let's have our proper fight over there!" That single strike was undeniably on par with his "Explosion" level power, yet it failed to penetrate Miyata Kuragi's black mist armor - only propelling him away. However, this kick revealed a critical fact.

Miyata Kuragi possessed such formidable strength but lacked sufficient gene locks to control it. His consciousness couldn't match the speed this power provided, nor did he have adequate mastery over it. This power was definitely not his own ability, likely borrowed from external sources.

Miyata Kuragi crashed heavily onto the aircraft carrier's deck, creating a half-meter deep crater with a loud thud. Yet this strike didn't severely injure him - the man planted his feet and sprang up immediately. As Zheng Cha pursued, Miyata Kuragi slashed upward violently with his sword.

"Wave Eye Piercing Claw!" Five black claws suddenly erupted from his blade. These talons transformed into vicious weapons aiming toward Zheng Cha. However, before they reached within ten meters of him, Zheng Cha casually waved the Hu Po sword to disperse them. The crimson blade's energy surpassed these black claws entirely, obliterating them with a single sweep.

Zheng Cha didn't halt his attack. Descending from the sky, he delivered another powerful kick right onto the ground where Miyata Kuragi had tried to retreat. A thunderous explosion sent the earth beneath Miyata Kuragi collapsing into a two-to-three meter deep crater - anyone standing there would have been turned into unrecognizable flesh.

"Correct," Zheng Cha mused while standing there, "the strength you've acquired this time is indeed formidable. To describe it in words... this power has reached the brink of the fourth level. But does that matter? True strength lies only in one's own abilities. If you can't control borrowed strength, no matter how powerful it appears, it will merely become a burden.

If my guess is right," Zheng Cha continued, "this power likely comes from 'Light of Mind.' How fascinating - the attributes exchanged through the 'Main God' system can similarly trigger such potential, allowing one to utilize this light. Although this power must be a double-edged sword that harms both others and oneself... more accurately, it probably hurts you far more. I'd wager you're not truly capable of wielding this level of strength at present."

Miyata Kuragi rasped out, "Correct, my current strength indeed cannot control it... but! I've already declared - even if I die, I will never retreat an inch. Consider it the final request of a warrior: kill me!" With that, he leapt forward once more toward Zheng Cha.

"Just for death?" Zheng Cha coldly laughed as he ignored Miyata Kuragi's formations and techniques entirely, striking with sweeping slashes from the Hu Po sword. The crimson blade energy was devastating; each strike shattered Miyata Kuragi's attacks. Forced to retreat repeatedly through leaps, pure brute strength overwhelmed all technical finesse in this situation.

"Truly childish," Zheng Cha roared, "thinking death is courage and fearlessness? Quite the opposite! Living requires greater bravery!" He continued, "Living means upholding one's beliefs! Surviving with companions back to the real world together! Only through living can better futures be achieved. You seek only death?"

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