The dark Dead Sea surged with colossal waves as the Evil King’s body ascended from the water. The nebula within the Cosmic Diagram on his back swirled rapidly, and an invisible force radiated outwards in all directions. The vast Dead Sea was forcefully split in two, revealing the pitted seabed beneath.

WHOOSH!

The instant he emerged from the sea, Lin Luo and the Dark King lunged at him. They currently held the advantage and naturally intended to press their attack on the downed foe. Lin Luo, worried about the safety of the Sky City, knew he had to end the fight as quickly as possible. As he charged forward, the Power of the Circle coalesced in his hands, and he threw a punch across the distance.

The Power of the Circle did not possess the terrifying might of the Destruction Black Flame, nor did it have the myriad variations of the Creation Rules, nor the ability to merge everything like the Illusory Law. It was merely the purest, most essential, and most direct method of evolution—formless, soundless, and invisible to the naked eye, untouchable by perception.

It was like a gentle breeze passing by; you knew it was there, but you could not see where it resided.

Fundamentally, the Power of the Circle was the universe’s most primitive force, whereas the Cosmic Power the Evil King absorbed was a force that had evolved through countless iterations by the universe itself. Although in terms of sheer intensity, the Power of the Circle certainly couldn't match the Cosmic Power, yet... the Power of the Circle was like a blank sheet of paper upon which one could draw anything desired. In other words, Lin Luo possessed the potential for infinite evolution.

The fist struck the Cosmic Diagram. There was no earth-shattering sound, no burst of aura; the contact between the two was incredibly soft. However, the swirling motion of the nebula within the diagram immediately ceased... The cessation of the nebula's flow meant the interruption of energy transmission. The Cosmic Power was suppressed. This text is provided by Leyou Literature, please remember Leyou Literature.

Just as the Evil King was momentarily suppressed, the Dark King charged in. The Vermilion Bird Feather Fan descended above the Evil King, fanning out the Three Ultimate Fires of Heaven and Earth. The Azure Dragon Universe Sword and the Tiger Soul Blade struck simultaneously from the left and right flanks, leaving the Evil King surrounded.

“Damn it! You two bastards…” With the Chaotic Rules restricted and the Cosmic Rules suppressed, facing such a situation, even the Evil King, no matter how confident, knew he was in danger. He was shocked and furious, his enraged eyes nearly spitting fire. Though he desperately wished to kill them both instantly, it was currently impossible. Out of necessity, he had no choice but to abandon his direct confrontation with Lin Luo and retreat immediately.

Once separated from Lin Luo, the Power of the Circle could no longer exert its suppression effect, and the Evil King’s Cosmic Power returned to normal. With a roar, the Sea of the Cosmos surged like a tsunami toward the flames overhead. Simultaneously, the Life-Ending Demon Spear reappeared, blocking the attack from the Tiger Soul Blade, while dark demonic energy condensed into substance to ensnare the Universe Sword.

Lin Luo and the Dark King attacked again. The three fought from the Dead Sea to the sky, from the sky to the rocky mountains, and from the mountains back to the ground. Every blow was delivered with their utmost strength, showcasing their most powerful abilities in this battle, locked in a fierce, back-and-forth struggle. As the fight continued, their offensives grew increasingly violent. In less than a moment, an endless Dead Sea was evaporated clean by their clashes, two mountains nearly a thousand meters tall were leveled, and even the pitch-black sky was punched through with a transparent hole, illustrating the sheer ferocity of the battle and the terrifying scope of their power.

With both of his most powerful forces suppressed, the Evil King could still hold his own against two opponents, only slightly disadvantaged but showing no clear sign of defeat. His strength was undeniably immense. If the Evil King could unleash one hundred percent of his combat power without restraint, he would have the capability to contend even with figures on the level of Yakumo Yukari.

However, victory in battle is not determined solely by individual strength rankings. Environment, timing, luck, and experience—all of these factors can narrow the gap between opponents’ strengths. Even a minor accident might completely reverse the outcome.

Take the current situation, for example. While the Evil King possessed an environmental advantage, his failure in coordinating allies and poor strategic layout had plunged him into a deeply awkward position. Exterminating Lin Luo and the Dark King was incredibly difficult. Of course, with the power of endless resurrection granted by the power of disorder, it was also painstakingly difficult for Lin Luo and the others to kill him.

The gap in their combat power was minuscule, and coupled with their extraordinary physiques, it was hard to even determine a winner, let alone achieve a killing blow. But this fact did not stop their fighting, because each of them had a critical reason to continue.

There was no alternative but life-or-death combat!

As the deadlock intensified, while attacking, all three fighters were simultaneously using their insight and discoveries from the combat to capture weaknesses in the others' abilities, trying to find a breakthrough point to shatter the current equilibrium.

"...Hmph, even if you two join forces against me, even if you manage to suppress my powers, killing me is impossible! Meanwhile, my world's army holds an overwhelming advantage over your people. Once they secure victory, you still won't escape death. Right now, you are merely struggling to survive!" The Evil King laughed while brandishing the Cosmic Diagram.

He spoke these words not only due to confidence in his subordinates but more importantly, to demoralize Lin Luo. He knew Lin Luo must be extremely concerned about the battlefield in the other world. As long as Lin Luo failed to calm down, he would inevitably reveal an opening, allowing the Evil King to discern the essence of his abilities and find a weakness.

Lin Luo remained silent, pouring all his focus into this fight. However, the Dark King on the other side retorted even while attacking: "Don't underestimate my world, and don't underestimate any Host, or you will definitely regret it. Have you forgotten what happened in Gensokyo?"

"You damned bastard!" Instead of shattering Lin Luo’s state of mind, the Evil King himself was enraged, gritting his teeth in fury. The battle of Gensokyo was the greatest humiliation of his life; how could he forget? The Dark King deliberately picked at his scar, which was undeniably insidious.

"Wasn't it? So arrogant, believing yourself invincible, yet ultimately defeated by a group of women, slaughtered like a stray dog, losing your title as the foremost Walker. You disgraced it completely."

The Dark King's words were as sharp as his attacks. Every sentence hit the Evil King's sore spots, causing his rage to surge, his eyes practically burning. A horrifying killing intent condensed into substance and shot straight toward the Dark King.

SHLAAK!

The Tiger Soul Blade slashed, dispersing the killing intent. The Dark King sneered and continued his taunts, "It's the same now. Thinking you're clever only leads you into a trap. You certainly never expected this before coming, did you? Your foolishness is laid bare for all to see."

"You bastard..." While the Evil King far surpassed the Dark King in raw combat ability, when it came to verbal sparring, he couldn't hold a candle to him. Beyond repeatedly calling him a "bastard," he was left speechless.

Lin Luo paid no mind to their bickering. Although he knew the Dark King was also trying to provoke the Evil King to disrupt his concentration, Lin Luo simply couldn't muster the mood for it. Just as the Evil King said, stalling him here served little purpose. The Evil King's army had the crushing advantage; his own world stood no chance of resisting. Even with the Dark King's assistance, he himself admitted his forces might not hold back every enemy. If disaster struck there, the consequences would be unthinkable.

Overall, the battle at the Sky City was the crucial element; the outcome there would determine the direction of this engagement.

And for Lin Luo, more than just victory or defeat, he was deeply concerned for the safety of Misaka and Rin and the others. Failure didn't matter; even losing his entire world was irrelevant. As long as the people survived, he could always make a comeback. But... such fairytale scenarios were simply impossible.

Therefore, at this moment, although Lin Luo was fighting with everything he had, his heart could not fully settle. Even utilizing the Still Water Realm innate ability, his focus remained tethered to the sky...

It was precisely because his mind was not calm that a slight flaw appeared in his fighting, finally allowing the Evil King to see through the essence of his ability.

"Hahahaha, I see now!" The instant the Cosmic Diagram deflected Lin Luo's attack, the Evil King abruptly leaped out of the fighting circle. Before they could strike again, he burst into laughter. "I finally understand your ability!"

"Hm?" Lin Luo was momentarily stunned, his movement involuntarily slowing a fraction. Even the Dark King’s attention was drawn by those words. However, they would not stop fighting; after a brief pause, they launched an even fiercer counterattack. But!

"It's too late now!" The Evil King scoffed coldly. The Cosmic Diagram spun rapidly, using its center point as an axis, and the diagram split into two distinct spatial zones. One existed as before, while the other resembled reality within an illusion—profoundly mysterious and impossible to fathom.

Then, the two different spaces overlapped and merged forward. A massive, unstoppable power surged forth, instantly swallowing the Three Ultimate Fires of Heaven and Earth covering the sky. The Azure Dragon Universe Sword pierced into it, and with a whoosh, the sword shattered! The Tiger Soul Blade swung horizontally, and with a crack... the blade broke!

"Ugh!" These weapons were condensed from the power of the Four Sacred Beasts, whose foundation originated from the Dark King's soul. With the sword and blade broken, the Dark King suffered a severe backlash, immediately vomiting blood and nearly falling from the sky.

At the same moment, Lin Luo’s punch landed squarely on those two spatial planes. The Power of the Circle, which could have suppressed the Cosmic Power, not only failed to work but seemed to be actively countered. A powerful repulsive force tore through his body; the blood vessels beneath his skin instantly ruptured, causing blood to seep out, a truly terrifying sight. He himself was violently thrown backward.

The situation had completely reversed!

"How could this be? That is..." Both were utterly shocked, staring at the two strange spaces with expressions of incomprehension. Yet, they were not ordinary people and quickly discerned the problem: "Those are high-dimensional spaces?!"

"Precisely so!" The Evil King sneered, unconcealed triumph in his eyes. He looked at Lin Luo and said, "I truly have you to thank. If it weren't for the blessing of your Spiral Power, I never would have grasped this force so quickly... Anti-Spiral Power!"

"Anti... Spiral Power?!" Lin Luo's expression shifted drastically.

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