The two fought from land to sky, from sky to near outer space, and from outer space to the depths of the universe.

Meanwhile, Luke and his group had arrived at the Super Dimensional Fortress.

However, the Super Dimensional Fortress was now controlled by the impostor Xing Wang (Star King) Luo Xinghe.

Not only that, even Xing Mu (Star Mother) had been imprisoned by Luo Xinghe, who claimed that she was being held captive by Ye Cang and the others.

The first line of defense of the fortress was manned by B-rank Leapers and below, who were nothing more than cannon fodder.

With a furious roar, Feng Lei unleashed a Lei Long Shan (Thunder Dragon Flash), instantly killing everyone present.

Reaching the second line of defense, manned by A-rank Leapers, the group charged into the fray, engaging in a chaotic melee that they quickly resolved.

When they arrived at the third line of defense, it was entirely manned by S-rank Leapers.

Ying Ning didn't hesitate and immediately decided to stay behind to cover her companions' advance. "Friends, leave these S-rank Leapers to me. You guys keep going forward."

Tian Ying Hua Yu (Heavenly Cherry Blossom Rain) danced, falling petals blurred the mulberry path.

A long spear stirred the heart, cosmic gravity descended from the sky.

Ying Ning was a mercenary by trade, and every battle she fought was a dance between life and death.

She was a child abandoned by heaven, yet a lucky one favored by fate.

Ying Ning's childhood was fraught with hardship… Her father was a compulsive gambler, and her mother an alcoholic. In a drunken stupor, they conceived Ying Ning, and then irresponsibly abandoned her.

The name Ying Ning was given to her by Liu, the leader of the Jinguang (Golden Light) Mercenary Group. As for Ying Ning's original name, she never mentioned it.

Because Ying Ning lacked the love and care that a family should provide, she was often bullied.

The frail girl would cry, shed tears, know sorrow, and experience helplessness.

Her gambling father and alcoholic mother originally planned to break Ying Ning's legs with an axe, using her disability to beg for sympathy on the streets.

Then, they would use the money to continue gambling, drinking, and indulging in pleasure.

However, Ying Ning seized the opportunity to escape this chaotic family.

A young girl, friendless and helpless, had no choice but to live in the wilderness, surviving on wild fruits and dew. The wilderness was filled with wolves and tigers, and Ying Ning could only sleep in tree hollows she dug herself.

If Liu, the leader of the Jinguang Mercenary Group, hadn't taken Ying Ning back, she would have likely died long ago. It was because of this that Liu gave the pink-haired girl the name Ying Ning.

It symbolized rebirth, a new beginning, and a peaceful life, undisturbed by the world.

The calamity of the Qi Huang, the doomsday cataclysm, left only one-third of the Leapers in the universe alive.

The Jinguang Mercenary Group was reduced to just Ying Ning. Even so, Ying Ning stubbornly defended it.

Because… that was her true home.

Ying Ning was willing to die for the people she loved and those who loved her. She was even more willing to give her all for a goal, a belief.

She never hesitated or cowered in any battle.

Transparent threads intertwined like dense spiderwebs, as the S-rank Leapers fought against the cosmic gravity and forcibly engaged Ying Ning!

At this point, only three people continued to advance…

As the three of them entered the fortress's corridor, Juan Tian Kuang Fo (Weary Heaven Mad Buddha) blocked their path alone. "Not bad… you actually made it here."

A Xue said, "Luke… you and Feng Lei go first. I'll take care of Juan Tian Kuang Fo."

Just as Luke was about to say something, A Xue kicked him away and urged Feng Lei, "Hurry and go!"

Seeing this, Feng Lei grabbed Luke and ran towards Luo Xinghe's location.

Juan Tian Kuang Fo spoke first, "Whether it's the fake Star King or the real Star King, Luo Xinghe has treated me well. I repay his kindness with loyalty. We both have our own convictions, so please, A Xue, give it your all."

A Xue drew her blade and slashed without a word. The Wulei Dao (Tearless Blade) froze thousands of miles, like snow leaving no trace.

Feng Lei and Luke didn't run for long before they encountered Luo Xinghe. "You two traitors have finally arrived. I was getting impatient waiting."

Feng Lei and Luke were just as impolite and didn't waste any words.

Feng Lei instantly activated his Lei Xi (Thunder Breath) form, launching a spinning, airborne side kick.

Luo Xinghe immediately dodged…

Unexpectedly, Luke's Haoqi Hong Quan (Heroic Spirit Roaring Fist) was already waiting for him, delivering a long-range, empty-air horizontal hook.

Bang!

Luo Xinghe was punched in the face, his features contorting in pain. He grunted in his throat, suppressing a cry of agony.

Before he could recover, Feng Lei followed up with a leaping knee strike aimed directly at his jaw.

Bam!

Luo Xinghe couldn't withstand the blow, his body tilting backward and his head snapping back as he was knocked to the ground.

Speaking of ground fighting techniques, Luke and Feng Lei were not as unscrupulous as Ye Cang.

Rather than being unscrupulous, it was more accurate to say that they were simply not skilled at it.

As for Ye Cang's ground fighting techniques, they were even more appalling. He would either crush a person's testicles or extend his neck to bite through their carotid artery.

Luke and Feng Lei stood side by side, adopting a fighting stance, ready for the next round of their deadly contest.

After Luo Xinghe got up, pretending to be calm, he rubbed his chin and said, "Ye Cang was once sent into a near-death state by one of my punches. How many punches do you think you can withstand?"

Hearing this, Feng Lei retorted, "That was then!"

Feng Lei's four words were not only for his friend Ye Cang, but also represented his farewell to the past and to his former self.