Chapter 317: The Second Battle of the Titans The Electric General watched his adversary. His adversary, in turn, gazed at him curiously before laughing and saying, "Was that surge of power a moment ago released by you, powerful human?" Wary, the Electric General squinted and took a cautious half step back. "Who are you?" The boy sized up the Electric General. "Somewhat powerful... but..." He shook his head gently. "Too weak." At these words, anger flashed in the Electric General’s eyes. He was wary of the boy’s sudden appearance and his casual display of an astonishing ability to traverse space. Instead of erupting in rage, he took a deep breath, suppressed the fire in his heart, and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you?" The boy didn’t answer immediately but frowned as he looked at the Electric General. After a while, he shook his head. "...You’re too weak. You’re not yet qualified to participate." I’m too weak? This statement made the great Controller, the Electric General himself, rather heated. Even if you’ve revealed your unique spatial ability, so what? I am still a seasoned Controller, an entity at the top of this world’s ecological hierarchy! And you keep saying "too weak"?? That’s going too far!! Thinking this, the Electric General seemed to calm down instantly. His eyes drooped solemnly as he faced the mysterious boy, a cruel, cold smile slowly emerging on his face. "Your arrogance will be your death!" In the sky, the oppressive, low-hanging clusters of clouds rubbed against each other. Then, a bolt of lightning split the sky like a blade, brightening the world! A figure cloaked in lightning shot out like a meteor. It plunged into a hillside, causing it to crumble. A massive amount of earth split apart, and the powerful shockwave instantly flattened the surrounding vegetation. Where the hill once stood, only a crater remained. The Electric General lay sprawled in the center of the crater, his body emitting black smoke, his expensive, Savile Row custom-tailored suit now in tatters. A pained groan escaped the Electric General’s lips. Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing? I, the mighty Controller, an anger-fueled strike of mine can split mountains and cleave rivers! And yet... the person now lying in this crater... Is that really me? The small figure landed on the edge of the pit, looking down at the Electric General. "Hmm... you’re not dead, are you?" The boy spoke casually, "Sorry about that. I just broke through recently, so I might not be very skilled at controlling my strength yet." The Electric General rolled his eyes. "..." As the boy stepped down into the crater and walked towards him, the Electric General shuddered and scrambled backward. I’m doomed today! he thought. Completely obliterated with one move? What the hell kind of fantasy world is this?! Am I really a Controller... huh?? A long breath of residual air was exhaled from his throat, followed by a sharp intake. With a Controller’s complete command over their body, his cells began to divide, regenerate, and heal at an incredible rate. In an instant, his injuries were mostly healed. The Electric General leaped up and retreated swiftly, his body crackling with electricity as he focused on this mysterious and powerful opponent. No, it’s not right! It can’t be! It must be an illusion! The Controller is the pinnacle of this world! How could someone possibly one-shot me? There must be something wrong! There’s got to be some unique trick to this kid’s ability! The Electric General’s mind raced. Watching the boy take another step toward him, the Electric General’s heart sank. One thought appeared instantly in his mind: Escape? A bolt of lightning struck directly in front of the boy! The current grazed the tips of the boy’s toes and buried itself into the ground! The boy and the Electric General both lifted their heads to look up at the sky. A slender figure floated high in the air, her long, seaweed-like hair fluttering in the wind. The Electric General was startled for a moment, but he immediately recognized her, a look of surprise on his face. "Star Sky Empress?" Then his heart sank suddenly. Something’s not right! The Star Sky Empress appearing here, in Jinling? And just happening to meet such a terrifyingly powerful opponent. Could it be... an ambush to kill me? A mysterious opponent who could crush him head-on, plus one of the acknowledged top powerhouses among Controllers. He feared even the chance to run away was slim now. The boy looked up at Lu Xixi, then tugged the corners of his mouth into a pleased smile. "So it’s you." Lu Xixi’s expression was solemn. Her eyes darted between the two men on the ground before her figure rapidly descended. She landed between them, forming a triangle. "How did you two start fighting?" Lu Xixi frowned and asked. The Electric General immediately felt steadier. Hmm, so she’s not conspiring to ambush me? The Star Sky Empress was proud and never deigned to lie or scheme. Since she had spoken, it certainly wasn’t a plot to ambush him. "Your Majesty, this person suddenly tried to kill me. Do you know him?" The Electric General took a deep breath. "...Sort of," Lu Xixi hesitated for a moment and nodded, then looked at the boy with a puzzled gaze. "...Seems like there’s been a misunderstanding? Doesn’t matter." The boy scratched his head, talking to himself, then curled his lips and raised his voice with a laugh. "I don’t person. Can’t I kill him?" Lu Xixi’s expression turned serious. A thought crossed the boy’s mind. He suddenly smiled slightly and reached out for the Electric General. The Electric General suddenly felt as if the space before him had expanded massively, as if in the whole world, this boy’s hand had become incredibly huge! His spiritual power wavered for a moment, causing a slight hesitation. The boy’s palm was about to strike the Electric General’s chest... A Lightning Whip suddenly materialized, entangling the boy’s wrist! Lu Xixi firmly gripped the other end of the whip. The Electric General’s focus returned. His eyes widened, and he retreated rapidly, instantly appearing to Lu Xixi’s left. "...Thank you!" Lu Xixi didn’t look at the Electric General. She pulled on the Lightning Whip. "This guy is strong. Be careful." In the sky above, a ball of fire suddenly fell, landing on the edge of the pit in the southeast corner. When the firelight dissipated, the Son of the Sun stood there, a puzzled expression on his face. Chen Nuo quickly jumped down from the old man’s back. After seeing the three people present, his expression also turned grim. Chen Nuo’s heart sank, especially when he saw what the Seed looked like. "Kid, what’s going on here?" the Son of the Sun frowned and asked in a low voice. "Err..." Chen Nuo swallowed. The old man’s eyebrows shot up. "Don’t fucking lie to me again, little bastard!" Alright, Chen Nuo sighed. This scene, saying it was an encirclement to take down the Electric General, wouldn’t pass muster anymore. It was clear now that the Electric General’s stance was allied with Lu Xixi. The two Controllers had implicitly shown a readiness to join forces, as if they were facing off against a seemingly young boy? The more Chen Nuo looked, the more irritated he felt! Lu Xixi held the Lightning Whip, and the Electric General was shrouded in electric light. At such an intense glance, the two of them even looked somewhat like a couple?! Just annoying! The Son of the Sun felt his brain wasn’t working well enough. Pointing at the boy, he asked, "Who is this kid?" He also asked the Star Sky Empress, "Girl, who are you fighting? How did you end up on the same side as the Electric General?" The Star Sky Empress was clueless, looking at this unfamiliar middle-aged white man. Who are you! And who are you to call me ’girl’? The Empress rolled her eyes. However, her gaze quickly fell on Chen Nuo again, and she seemed to bite her lip slightly. Chen Nuo remained silent. "..." Alright, things were getting a bit chaotic... The boy squinted, his gaze swept over the Son of the Sun, a hint of realization and emotion in his eyes. "Interesting. Everyone’s here again." With these words, everyone’s mood differed. Lu Xixi was somewhat surprised. Everyone’s here again, what does that mean? The Son of the Sun thought, This little boy knows the Star Sky Empress and the little bastard? And the Electric General too? The Electric General fumed internally, Damn, all these people know each other? Am I the only stranger here? After a second of silence, Lu Xixi, the Son of the Sun, and the Electric General spoke simultaneously. "You..." No sooner had they spoken than all three fell silent, eyeing each other warily. In the end, it was Lu Xixi who knew Chen Nuo better. Seeing the complex expression on Chen Xiaoguo’s face, she coldly pointed at the scoundrel. "You, you tell us! What exactly is going on here?" Me tell? If I spilled the beans, I’m afraid you’d all gang up and beat me to death! Chen Nuo took a deep breath and finally gave a wry, helpless smile. He pointed to the old man beside him first. "This is the Son of the Sun. Honey, you know him." Lu Xixi was stunned for a moment, then she seemed reassured and nodded slightly. The Electric General was not having it! He glared at the Son of the Sun. "The esteemed Son of the Sun? Old man, why are you here? And with a changed appearance... Hmm?! No, that’s not right!! Your Majesty the Empress, what did this kid, this kid... what did he call you?! Honey?!" The Star Sky Empress simply rolled her eyes and didn’t reply, instead shooting Chen Nuo a cold glance. The Son of the Sun was also rolling his eyes. "Kid, you’re ratting me out as soon as you get here?" Chen Nuo ignored the old fellow, then turned to the little boy, took a deep breath, and began, "This one..." He was about to say something when he suddenly realized the Electric General, an outsider, was present. Chen Nuo’s words were on the tip of his tongue when he changed his tone. "He’s an old acquaintance from the incident at the pyramid... We’ve all been tricked by him; he’s not dead." Lu Xixi and the Son of the Sun were both shocked! Their expressions changed simultaneously. In an instant, Lu Xixi and the Son of the Sun both leaped back dozens of meters! Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝘯𝘦𝘵 The Son of the Sun started cursing loudly. "You little bastard! Is this the ’little task’ you mentioned?!" The old man stared at the boy in horror, a growing numbness spreading through him. The Seed?! I was here to make some extra cash! We agreed it was a small task. Then the ’small task’ turned into dealing with a Destroyer. After that, the Destroyer turned out to be the Electric General—but at least we had three Controllers on our side, so it felt safe. But now? It’s turned into fighting the Seed again?! Last time, it almost led to a total wipeout, our entire group nearly annihilated! Lu Xixi’s heart grew heavier. She was no longer concerned with glaring at Chen Nuo but instead stared intently at the little boy. The Seed? Thinking back to the previous encounter in the dessert shop, it seemed as if this little boy deliberately sought her out. Back then, she’d felt this person had a strange, mysterious, and powerful aura, accompanied by a faint but familiar, oppressive sense of fear. That’s not right! How did Chen Nuo know he was the Seed? This bastard! How many things has he lied to me about?? Meanwhile, the Electric General felt increasingly confused. Damn it, do all these people know each other? Am I the only outsider? Damn, is this a setup to ambush me? Who the hell have I offended?? Thinking this, the Electric General was overcome by one thought: Run! Run now!! Even if it meant losing face. A Controller, up against the Starry Sky Empress and the Son of the Sun, plus a mysteriously powerful little boy. Even if it meant a disgraceful flight, it wouldn’t be shameful. Just as the thought of escape had taken shape, the Electric General was already gathering his strength, slowly retreating... "Electric General!" Lu Xixi suddenly spoke up. "Hm?" The Electric General didn’t stop moving, continuing to increase the distance, while he replied vaguely, "Your Majesty the Empress, do you have any further instructions?" "We mean you no harm," said Lu Xixi distantly, then pointed at the little boy. "He is our target." "Hm?" The Electric General suddenly stopped in his tracks. The Starry Sky Empress, with her pride, would never stoop to lying or scheming. The target isn’t me? Chen Nuo’s heart skipped a beat, and he instantly understood Lu Xixi’s intention. Between husband and wife, there was a natural, unspoken understanding that outsiders couldn’t comprehend. Without making a sound, the two exchanged a look. Lu Xixi huffed coldly, turning her head away, refusing to look at Chen Nuo. But Chen Nuo had already spoken. "Old man." "Don’t talk nonsense! I’d be a dog if I trusted you again!" Chen Nuo took a deep breath. "Can you run away? Isn’t it better to solve the problem now while there are many of us, rather than wait until we’re separated and get picked off one by one? Or do you think you can take on this guy by yourself, one on one?" The old man fell silent. Picked off one by one? One on one? Damn. Then I’m the most at risk here! You two are a couple and can stay together all day, but I’m just a single dog! If the opponent decides to pick us off one by one, won’t I be the first to suffer? With this in mind, the old man took a deep breath. His expression grew grave, but his feet moved swiftly, subtly positioning himself in loose coordination with Lu Xixi. Chen Nuo then looked towards the Electric General. "You..." The Electric General had a solemn expression! Currently, there were three known Controllers at the scene, plus one mysteriously powerful little boy. As for this fellow calling the Starry Sky Empress "Honey," his strength was unknown. But if he was matched with the Starry Sky Empress, he must be strong, perhaps another Controller? This situation was the first time the Electric General encountered such a formidable lineup in his life. "...Do you want to join us?" Chen Nuo didn’t beat around the bush and asked directly. "Me, the Star Sky Empress, the Son of the Sun. The three of us... plus you!" Chen Nuo didn’t waste words. "Will you join the fight?" "Against him?" The Electric General glanced at the little boy. The little boy smiled silently, simply standing there with his arms crossed, watching Chen Nuo. "Yes! Four against one." "Why should I join your battle?" The Electric General shook his head but stepped back further, creating even more distance. "If you join, you get our friendship. If you don’t, you earn our hostility!" Chen Nuo said coldly. The Electric General turned pale with anger. What does that mean? Am I an easy target? Is this a direct threat? But... The friendship of three Controllers—the Star Sky Empress, the Son of the Sun, plus this Empress’s husband... Securing the friendship of three Controllers in the Underground World, with three strong backers, certainly had its benefits. And if it’s hostility... Being hated by three Controllers... and those three being allies? Forget about me, the Electric General, even the Wizard, that sly old fox, wouldn’t be able to withstand it, right? The advantages were undoubtedly significant. The disadvantages were undoubtedly unbearable. It seemed like there wasn’t much of a choice. But... Can we win? Wasn’t I almost instantly taken down by him with one move? After being a Controller who had dominated the Underground World for years, the Electric General steeled his resolve and made his decision. We should... be able to win, right? Four Controllers banding together, including the Star Sky Empress—one of the absolute strongest—that lineup is Invincible! The Electric General calculated. "I’ll join!" Clenching his fists tightly, the Electric General ceased retreating and instead, moved swiftly to the side a few steps. At that moment, it turned into four human masters, positioned at the four corners—east, south, west, and north—surrounding the little boy in the center. Chen Nuo nodded, noticing Lu Xixi giving him another cold glance. He hurriedly sent back an ingratiating look, but unfortunately, Lu Xixi had already shifted her gaze away. The little boy coughed lightly and, looking at Chen Nuo, said with a beaming smile, "So, is your temporary alliance all set up?" Chen Nuo stayed silent, eyeing the fellow. Truth be told, it was also a spur-of-the-moment idea. But... the opportunity was too good! The chance to regroup three Controllers was too rare. And there was myself, an ex-Controller who was just one step away from being a Controller once again. Four powerhouses! In my possession were the Tree of Misfortune and the Sword of Killing Intent, two trump cards. The opportunity was too good! With such a great chance, it might be possible to completely eradicate this entity that had evolved into a Mother, eliminating future threats in one fell swoop! There was no need to talk about the synergy in battle; I certainly had an understanding with Lu Xixi, and the Son of the Sun had fought side by side as well, with mutual understanding and trust between us all. The Electric General... his strength was not bad, among the Controllers not the strongest but also not the weakest, a core force. With this thought, Chen Nuo shook his head, staring at the little boy. "I can’t be at peace until I kill you." The little boy nodded, sighed, and said, "Indeed, from your standpoint, it’s not strange to think this way. And moreover... today might be a coincidence, but in your eyes, it definitely seems like an opportunity." As he spoke, the little boy suddenly winked at Chen Nuo. At that moment, Chen Nuo suddenly heard a voice in his mind! "If... you fail again, will you despair? A Chosen One enveloped by ’despair,’ such an exceedingly Negative Emotion?" Chen Nuo’s face changed! But since he had made up his mind, Chen Yanluo’s combat experience would certainly not be lacking. Spreading his arms, a wild Spiritual Storm suddenly swept over everything, engulfing the little boy within! "Attack!!" Chen Nuo shouted decisively! The Son of the Sun had already been bracing for this. In that final battle in Brazil, the old man had played the role of the MT, acting as the meat shield to face the Seed’s onslaught head-on. The Flame of the Blazing Sun burst forth explosively, and the old man, with a howl, lunged at his opponent. Under Chen Nuo’s Spiritual Storm, the Son of the Sun, with his extensive combat experience, judged that their opponent would suffer a momentary lapse in consciousness. This was the perfect moment to seize the initiative! Needless to say, Lu Xixi and Chen Nuo’s understanding was even better. The moment flames erupted from the Son of the Sun, the Star Sky Empress’s Lightning Whip shot out, wrapping around the little boy like a spirit snake! "Electric net, control the field!" Lu Xixi turned her head and shouted to the Electric General. The original three powerhouses moved in perfect sync. Though it was his first battle with them, the Electric General was a top combatant. Guided by Lu Xixi’s shout, he roared. Countless fine currents appeared from all directions, intertwining into a dense, grid-like pattern. This electric net cage enveloped the boy, layer upon layer... The Son of the Sun collided head-on with the little boy! The brilliance of the blazing sun shone! The temperature around the little boy soared instantaneously. Even the rocks on the ground exploded and melted under the extreme heat, while the little boy’s expression turned serious—his clothes began dissolving in moments... Everything was like a reenactment of the battle in Brazil. Moreover, the three powerhouses cooperated more tacitly, seizing the most optimized efficiency of working together right from the start. The boy’s spiritual power barrier seemed to falter for a moment under Chen Nuo’s Spiritual Storm. With the Son of the Sun’s direct bombardment, the old man felt his power pierce the opponent’s defenses, striking his true body! Lu Xixi’s Lightning Whip was even more direct, coiling around the boy’s body. The lightning completely penetrated his frail form, rendering it transparent for an instant... Simultaneously, the Electric General, the fourth powerhouse who had temporarily joined, used his electric net to constrict the boy’s movements to the absolute limit! Streams of electricity seemed to pierce through the boy’s surrounding Telekinesis barriers from all sides. As the four masters’ first wave of attacks was about to suppress the boy on the spot... Chen Nuo almost thought that victory was within reach! Chen Nuo could clearly see a strange smile appear on the little boy’s face. Then, the Son of the Sun disappeared! That intensely explosive mass of flame had been howling as it crashed into the boy! Suddenly, the Son of the Sun, who had been right in front of the boy, vanished. It was as if space itself had swallowed the Son of the Sun! The next moment, the boy turned his head and snatched the Lightning Whip—the Empress’s weapon—that was wrapped around him. With a flick, the whip in his hand transformed into a straight spear. He swung it gently... Chen Nuo’s pupils suddenly constricted. His mind whirring madly, he conjured dozens of spiritual power barriers in front of himself! However, the lightning spear easily pierced through the first spiritual power barrier, then the second, the third... In just an instant, the spear effortlessly punctured all of Chen Nuo’s spiritual power barriers and then directly pierced through Chen Nuo’s body! Under the intense and violent current, Chen Nuo’s body was sent flying! His physical body rapidly disintegrated under the overpowering current, charring and bursting in numerous places. Chen Nuo’s consciousness stalled for a moment. Then he saw a figure pounce towards him, grabbing his wrist! Lu Xixi let out a low growl, a hint of pain in her voice, yet she firmly yanked the lightning rampaging inside Chen Nuo’s body straight out! The lightning was Lu Xixi’s, but it now contained the spiritual power unleashed by the boy. Lu Xixi grunted, her body slumping heavily. Chen Nuo in turn grabbed Lu Xixi’s wrist. Lu Xixi exclaimed, "Let go!" Chen Nuo ground his teeth. "I won’t let go!" Chen Nuo’s spiritual power quickly entangled the lightning in Lu Xixi’s hands, then swiftly drew out the boy’s spiritual power... Chen Nuo felt the boy’s spiritual power, drawn by him, sweep over him again, his head almost exploding! But suddenly, this immense pain just dissipated... In his Consciousness Space, the boy’s raging spiritual power actually leaked out through the three remaining cracks... Chen Nuo was stunned. Was this... a blessing in disguise? Such a spiritual power shock, had he been in his normal state, would likely have allowed the enemy to ransack his Consciousness Space, leaving him severely injured. But because of the cracks, the opponent’s spiritual power also leaked out? The little boy seemed to ponder for a moment, looked at Chen Nuo, and suddenly smiled. "Lucky." But Chen Nuo couldn’t be bothered to respond. As soon as he opened his mouth, he spat out a mouthful of blood. Lu Xixi was shocked and hurriedly went to embrace Chen Nuo, but he forcefully pushed her away. Chen Nuo retaliated, unleashing a Spiritual Storm and conjuring a dozen strands of Mentality Cutting that shot towards the boy from all directions... He knew he couldn’t hurt him; it was only to impede the opponent’s movements. Chen Nuo had already grabbed Lu Xixi and was quickly retreating! The little boy shook his head and, surprisingly, didn’t chase after Chen Nuo but suddenly reached out and grabbed! The electric net enveloping him suddenly tore apart. Countless bolts of lightning seemed to be absorbed into his hand; the entire net condensed, finally transforming into a brilliant golden fist... The Electric General was stunned. Then suddenly his gaze fixated as he saw the boy, from afar, gently waving his fist at him. The fist, crackling with electric light, instantly broke through Chen Nuo’s layers of Mentality Cutting. Though diminished, it reached the Electric General in an instant. "I..." Before he could even begin to curse in impotent fury, the Electric General was struck again. This time the fist landed squarely on his chest! From the Electric General’s back, countless arcs of electricity burst forth! Struck by the punch, the Electric General collapsed like a marionette with its strings cut, falling limp to the ground. At that moment, the little boy finally turned his head to look at Chen Nuo, who was rapidly retreating with Lu Xixi! With a flicker, he disappeared. Chen Nuo was pulling Lu Xixi when suddenly the space before him ripped open. He came to an abrupt halt. He saw the little boy emerge from within the space right in front of him! A hand reached out swiftly towards Chen Nuo’s throat! Chen Nuo immediately felt a huge pulling force from his wrist, forcibly yanking him backward! At the same time, Lu Xixi let out a piercing cry and quickly moved to intercept, letting go of Chen Nuo’s hand and using both her hands to block the boy’s. The boy’s palm lightly sliced across Lu Xixi’s arm. Her flesh ruptured instantly. Amidst her pained cry, she glared fiercely at the boy. With a Controller’s power, the mangled flesh on her arm rapidly healed, but Lu Xixi refused to yield an inch! Chen Nuo’s eyes were bloodshot. He took a deep breath and, with utter disregard, drew a trace of spiritual power towards the Sword of Killing Intent inside his Consciousness Space... The Sword of Killing Intent suddenly twitched... The little boy frowned at Lu Xixi, his eyes showing a trace of change. Suddenly, he withdrew his hand and waved it lightly. Lu Xixi vanished before him with a WHOOSH! Chen Nuo was already unleashing the Sword of Killing Intent, without holding anything back! All of a sudden, murderous intent surged in his eyes! "...No need to be desperate. It’s not your time to die yet..." The little boy sighed softly. In a flash, Chen Nuo saw that the boy had retreated to a hundred meters away! "You?!" Chen Nuo blurted out. "Where’s my wife?!" The little boy just smiled faintly and waved his hand again. WHOOSH. Lu Xixi reappeared more than ten meters behind Chen Nuo. The Star Sky Empress, her eyes wide with fright, quickly glanced at Chen Nuo. Chen Nuo immediately abandoned the fight and turned to rush to Lu Xixi’s side. "What happened to you just now?" "I..." Lu Xixi took a deep breath. "I was suddenly... thrown to another place by him." "I don’t know... I was right in front of him one moment, and the next, I was in a forest. Then... I was back again." After Lu Xixi finished, she exchanged a glance with Chen Nuo, and both felt a chill in their hearts. Such powerful Spatial Ability? To be able to randomly throw opponents to other places amidst battle? Doesn’t that mean... he’s never afraid of being "ganged up on" anymore? If he has this ability, it means no matter how many powerhouses gather, they are ineffective against him? The little boy gestured with his hand, and in the next moment... A mass of water appeared out of nowhere close to the two. Immediately after, the Son of the Sun got up from the ground, his clothes torn and tattered. He coughed violently a few times, then looked around bewildered. "Fuck!! What the hell just happened?" Chen Nuo went over, grabbed the old man, and pulled him up. "Just now..." "I was just about to hit him! And then suddenly... I found myself at the bottom of the sea!" Bottom of the sea? Chen Nuo thought. "How do you know it was the bottom of the sea?" "I damn near drowned!" the old man said, his eyes wide. "I even saw sharks around me!" Chen Nuo fell silent, took a couple of deep breaths, and then scrutinized the little boy closely with narrowed eyes. His mind was racing... The gap in strength was too vast. The opponent, having evolved into the Mother, now possessed the ability to manipulate space at will... So the combined attack methods were no longer a threat to him. The tactics used in South America where the three powerhouses ganged up on him were now completely ineffective! In this damn battle, he could teleport his opponents anywhere in the world at any moment... How could they even lay siege to him? It looked like four against one, but he could easily throw two to the other side of Earth. The ones remaining were helpless and could only be defeated one by one. Realizing this, Chen Nuo narrowed his eyes even more... Then, the only things left were the Tree of Misfortune and the Sword of Killing Intent! These two were arguably the most effective trump cards against the Mother. And it was precisely at this moment... "What if we stop?" The little boy suddenly smiled and backed away a bit. "Hmm?" Chen Nuo’s expression didn’t change as he watched him coldly. "I gave you a chance to try, and then you failed. It is now proven that the idea of defeating me with a united force like last time is impossible to replicate. So, can we stop now?" The three powerhouses stood shoulder to shoulder, rapidly exchanging glances. Chen Nuo took a deep breath and said gravely, "So, are you advising us to surrender, to submit to execution?" "..." The little boy looked at Chen Nuo, then shook his head. "No, I don’t mean that. If I wanted to kill you, I’ve had countless opportunities. Do you admit that?" Chen Nuo thought for a moment and nodded. Lu Xixi also nodded her head. With such overpowering strength... one on one, he could effortlessly crush any of the world’s top Controllers! Especially with the experiences of Chen Nuo and Lu Xixi, both had faced the opponent alone. If he had wanted to kill them, he would have acted then. "I said, it’s not time yet." The little boy smiled. "So... let’s just consider today’s events an unexpected tune, shall we?" Saying this, the little boy smiled at Lu Xixi from a distance. "Sorry, I didn’t mean to hurt her just now." Lu Xixi was taken aback, then suddenly realized something. Her face turned ashen as she remained silent. Chen Nuo, however, misunderstood the remark and thought the "her" the Seed referred to was himself. He spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva and shook his head. "I’m fine." The little boy paused, then chuckled. "I..." "Thank you for showing mercy!" Lu Xixi suddenly spoke up, as though to prevent the Seed from finishing his sentence. She took a deep breath. "You’ve won. None of us are a match for you. So what do you want to do with us now?" "I told you, it’s not yet time. By the way... that person on the ground, consider him a small gift from me." The little boy winked at Chen Nuo, and then, he vanished on the spot. This time, he didn’t come back. A gift? Chen Nuo turned to look at Electric General, who was still unconscious, and suddenly understood what the Seed’s last words meant. Did he gift me a kill? The Son of the Sun collapsed onto the ground, gasping for breath. Lu Xixi also slowly sat down, her face stern. In fact, the injuries sustained by the three powerhouses in this battle were nowhere near as severe as those from the previous ambush. The Son of the Sun had barely taken any damage, having been teleported to another part of Earth during the first clash. Lu Xixi’s injuries were also far less severe than last time. Chen Nuo only spit up a few mouthfuls of blood. Instead, the one injured most seriously was Electric General, the fourth powerhouse who joined them temporarily. But... At this moment, all three were heavy-hearted, feeling no relief that they weren’t as badly hurt as before! After a short while, the Son of the Sun was the first to speak. The old man’s voice was low and strained. "It seems we’ve truly come to the time for despair, haven’t we?" Lu Xixi slowly lifted her head, glanced at the Son of the Sun, then the Empress exhaled and said softly, "I’m no match for him... I can’t even discern the true extent of his power, how far beyond me he stands." For the Star Sky Empress, whose pride was immense, to say such words was an utter and unreserved admission of defeat. An admission of defeat without even a sliver of hope left. The Son of the Sun was stunned for a moment and then offered a bitter smile. "You too..." Then the old man shook his head. "You’ve always been considered one of the strongest among us. If even you... then I truly cannot imagine who else in this world can overcome him, who else can stop him. Maybe... we’re really completely doomed!" Lu Xixi didn’t speak, only furrowed her brows, her eyes filled with complexity. The Son of the Sun felt an unbearable weight in his chest, an oppressive sensation that made it hard to breathe, an all-encompassing despair... This wasn’t simply losing a battle between the strong! This opponent was a being that could destroy the world! And now it seemed he had grown Invincible! Last time, the three of us powerhouses could fight and win! This time, four of us were almost completely crushed within two rounds! The opponent didn’t even lose a single hair. Next time? Even if we gathered all the Controllers in the world to fight him? What use would it be? His absolute control of space meant that the opponent had reached a stage where he simply could not be defeated by collective effort. Superior numbers could no longer bridge the vast chasm in strength! As these thoughts engulfed the old man in despair, he grew agitated. He turned to Chen Nuo, only to find the young scoundrel with his head down, his expression calm, seemingly lost in thought. In fact, to the Son of the Sun, the young scoundrel appeared to be squinting, a faint, almost imperceptible... expression in his eyes. That look was definitely not one of despair or dejection! "Hey, you little bastard! Say something! You were the one who brought this situation about!" The Son of the Sun couldn’t help but lightly kick Chen Nuo’s leg. "Oh?" Chen Nuo lifted his head, and unexpectedly, there was a hint of a smile on his face! "What do you mean ’oh’?! We just lost! Thoroughly lost!!!" The old man raged. "What the hell, you’re acting like nothing’s wrong?" Chen Nuo seemed to smile. "Lost?" "Yeah, wasn’t our loss thorough enough?" Chen Nuo stood up, took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled. "Who said... we just lost? As I see it, just now... From a certain perspective, we clearly won!" "Huh?" The old man froze. Lu Xixi looked at Chen Xiaoguo in surprise. "Chen Nuo... you..." "Relax, I haven’t gone mad." Chen Nuo waved his hand. "I’ve been silent just now because I’ve been thinking, recalling, and reviewing the battle we just had." The Son of the Sun shouted furiously, "What’s there to think about?! The four of us together got beaten up badly, without a single chance to retaliate! Isn’t that a loss?" Chen Nuo wasn’t in a hurry. He said slowly, "What was the purpose of fighting this duel?" "To kill him, of course! This threat that could destroy our world!" the old man thundered. "Yes, to kill him." Chen Nuo nodded. "I haven’t thought of a way to kill him yet... but just now, I suddenly realized the only weakness of this powerful opponent!" "Weakness?" Lu Xixi stared at Chen Nuo. Although it sounded absurd, knowing Chen Nuo as she did, he must have thought of or discovered something. "Don’t believe him, your husband is a bastard! He never speaks the truth!" the Son of the Sun complained with resentment. Chen Nuo ignored the old man who’d been tricked by him to the point of fear, but instead looked at Lu Xixi and whispered, "Trust me... I’ve really found it. I’ve found the only thing that can make him afraid, the only way to counter him!" The Son of the Sun yelled, "Damn it... If you had such a method, you should have used it during the fight!" "Sorry. Because this method, I only suddenly realized it after the fight had ended." Chen Nuo suddenly laughed, delighted. His laughter was incredibly carefree.