What kind of figure was Loki? A man who achieved a hundred kills, possessing truly boundless experience battling Contractors! The moment he perceived the arrival of the Steel File drawing the attention of his current foe and dividing their focus, he immediately hurled the Gungnir in his hand once more!

This throw unleashed a blinding, fierce radiance, manifesting three illusory streaks of light that shot out in an arc. The light snapped and crackled in the air, as if the very heavens were being torn apart.

It was impossible to describe the speed or the ferocity of these three illusory beams; merely glimpsing them induced a searing illusion of being incinerated, suggesting one simply should never have set foot in the mortal realm!

The light flashed and vanished as if it had never been, but Reef Stone was already slumped to one knee. Upon his dark-gold shield were three distinct black holes, their edges laced with intricate cracks, as sharp and defined as the lines upon a tortoise shell!

Reef Stone himself was now enveloped in a pale yellow shield—his Life Link had clearly been triggered!!

To put it plainly, Loki’s strike had managed, in an instant, to plunge a reasonably well-equipped MT into a near-death state! The sheer magnitude of its power was genuinely terrifying!

However, achieving this strike under normal conditions would be exceedingly difficult for Loki. That throw was called the Will of the Gods, almost on par with Fang Senyan’s Beast of Corrosion—one of his ultimate, ace-in-the-hole abilities, and it came at a far greater personal cost!

Hurl three illusions of Gungnir, inflicting horrific mixed damage (Electric + True Damage) on the enemy. This attack is guaranteed to hit and pierce armor. After dealing damage, it leaves a Mark of Light on the enemy, causing them to take X200% of all subsequent damage for the next two seconds. The Mark of Light effect can also stack.

Because Loki’s skill level was insufficient when casting those three phantom spears, he couldn't target a single enemy with all three simultaneously. Thus, he had actually aimed at Reef Stone, Fang Senyan, and Zi all at once. But Reef Stone, acting a split second faster, used Divine Hand, pulling Fang Senyan and Zi behind him... As a result of the Phantom Spear's tracking capability, they were effectively impaled sequentially by the three phantom spears!

The damage from the Phantom Spears was already astonishing, but for Reef Stone, it wasn't immediately catastrophic. However, the second phantom spear inherited the property of the Mark of Light, doubling its damage and causing the Mark of Light's effect to increase the damage to X400%! Therefore, when the third phantom spear pierced Reef Stone’s body, the resulting damage became utterly staggering! Especially since this blow happened to trigger a critical hit...

The outcome of this strike was clearly unanticipated even by Loki, but his reaction was lightning fast. With a harsh szzzz sound, he pressed his chest, and the air immediately acquired the scent of ozone. Three basin-sized spheres of electricity orbited him slowly, effectively sealing off that route. Meanwhile, the Steel File was advancing with heavy, deliberate steps, and behind him, two "reinforcements" were readying their weapons, eyeing the trapped trio of Fang Senyan, Zi, and Reef Stone with malice.

“I am merciful, so I grant you the chance to speak your last words. Even though you just slew my brother!” Loki stated, word by precise word, his intent unwavering. Behind him, a colossal cross rose, rapidly mending his injuries.

“And do not even dream of escaping by relying on that Earth-elemental hiding in the rocks! I might as well tell you, the Steel File is his perfect counter!”

Fang Senyan merely smiled: “What garbage are you spouting? Just admit you’re trying to stall for time because you’re afraid we’ll break through your line! Don’t act like letting me speak a few words is some kind of grand concession?”

Loki’s eyes narrowed, turning even more venomous, because Fang Senyan’s words had struck him to the core! Loki prided himself on being deeply farsighted, yet this was the first time he had encountered someone who could predict his intentions so accurately.

And this man was an MT. And this man was a dual-attribute specialist! And this man possessed an unnervingly peculiar special virus ability! And this man had companions with incredibly high execution capabilities!

MT and dual-attribute specialist—these were innate talents; if this wasn't Fate, what was? Possessing a special viral ability he had never even witnessed before—if this wasn't luck, what was? Gathering elite experts who were usually arrogant and building a monstrous dual-tank team composition—this was pure Capability!

These thoughts flashed through Loki's mind in an instant. An intense, overwhelming killing intent surged from the depths of his soul!!

“This person cannot remain,” Loki stated solemnly in the team channel. Then, as if fearing he hadn't been heard clearly, he repeated: “This person absolutely must not remain!”

At this moment, the blue hue on his face intensified, even spreading along the veins across his head, making the blue striations clearer. It was as if Loki’s head had turned to stone sculpture, revealing sharp, deep, fine cracks!

The Steel File spoke with gravity: “You are willing to sacrifice comprehensive stat reductions just to ensure this person’s death?”

Loki replied seriously: “Yes. I don’t know why, but I have a premonition: if I fail to kill him, then in the future, he will be the one to kill me.”

But just then, a strange smile touched Fang Senyan’s lips. He looked at Loki and said: “I actually knew you were recovering strength and popping potions, so why did I bother wasting time talking?”

Loki’s pupils contracted sharply, but Fang Senyan continued to laugh loudly: “That’s because I needed even more time to delay until my previous arrangements could be triggered! Hahahaha, I’ve truly witnessed the might of the Hammered Ones in this fight; it was well worth the trip. But how long can your current combat form last? End of the first half! We resume the second half in thirty minutes!”

As Fang Senyan finished speaking, everyone felt their eardrums vibrate faintly, accompanied by an indescribable, granular sound—as if the air was being rapidly compressed. The sound was faint, fleeting, but within mere seconds, it swelled into a feeling of immense, vast power!

Immediately, the olfactory cells in everyone’s noses detected a dampness, and the sound roared like crashing thunder, striking them simultaneously from all directions, as if the sky itself were surging with the tide, causing sand and gravel in the cracks of the walls to rain down.

The next second, distant yellow water surged, raging like dragons, churning wildly, and shooting toward them at incredible speed, effortlessly sweeping everyone into the violent, rapid, muddy ocean.

It must be remembered that this underground passage was originally constructed for building an underwater city. At this point, the ceiling reached nearly ten meters high, and the width was enough to accommodate four trucks driving abreast! Imagine the impact of such intense, surging floodwater filling this enclosed passage!

What formations, what strength, meant anything against this manifestation of Heaven’s might!

Yes, this was Fang Senyan’s pre-arranged contingency. He used his privileges to mobilize forty-seven water pumps he had previously positioned. Little Cyclops Krutog had helped install explosives within the rock for cover, while Three-Son remained at the command post, waiting only for Fang Senyan’s signal to release the floodgates!

Although this location was in the Kekexili No Man’s Land, seemingly arid, it was surrounded by steep, snow-capped peaks. When planning the construction of the underground city, this factor would certainly have been considered, making it a priority in urban planning. The forty-seven high-powered pumps Fang Senyan had called in had worked at full capacity for a long time, accumulating more than enough water. Releasing it instantly turned the underground passage into a vast swamp.

Though the initial rush of water was incredibly violent, stability would eventually be achieved. But Fang Senyan’s meticulously planned escape scenario was designed for absolute perfection; the water had been mixed with at least fifty percent mud, making it yellower than the water of the Yellow River. Anyone unskilled in swimming who tried to force their eyes open would end up with sand grinding in their vision.

Unable to see and trapped in water, those with good swimming skills naturally had the advantage, followed closely by those with high perception. Fang Senyan maximized his own advantages. With Krutog assisting nearby, after the deluge washed over them, Reef Stone and Zi were easily concealed against the adjacent stone walls.

However, this momentary delay allowed Loki to pinpoint Fang Senyan's location. He lunged forward with Gungnir, piercing straight through Fang Senyan’s chest!!

This strike naturally could not be fatal to Fang Senyan, but struggling in the water made it difficult for him to leverage any force. After a few thrashing movements, blood mixed with water bubbled from his mouth! His eyes began slowly rolling back. Loki squinted, trying to see clearly, and his heart leaped with joy. Catching Fang Senyan seemingly struggling to break free, Loki knew that once loose in the turbulent, murky water, recapturing him would be difficult. Thus, he swiftly reached out to grasp his foe.

Fang Senyan’s face twisted in feigned terror, and he certainly didn't want Loki to grab him. Loki was unwilling to let go, and as the two wrestled in the current, Fang Senyan suddenly offered a sly smile. In Loki’s moment of stunned confusion, he felt a sharp pain at the back of his head as he was violently slammed against a rock submerged in the water. RQ