"Hahaha..." Shang Jun laughed heartily. He looked at Huo Si and Ni Feita, then at Susan and the others. His laughter held a touch of sadness as he knew he was no match for them.
The Hunter Group, with its lofty self-regard, was considered the ultimate echelon for all spiritual warriors and espers in the world.
But now, it seemed they were like ants when facing true masters.
Just now, when they had effortlessly annihilated the Z Church, they had been so casual and at ease. Yet, when confronted by these four, they were like an old ox stuck in a mire – alive, but utterly helpless.
Huo Si and Ni Feita remained remarkably calm. Their sole purpose here was to kill Aigefen, and they cared nothing for the Hunter Group. Awakening Aigefen suited their intentions perfectly.
Therefore, Shang Jun's hopes were destined to be tragic. In terms of strength and strategy, he stood at the pinnacle of humanity's pyramid, but he was facing gods.
Mortals slaying gods was, by all accounts, laughable.
The entire island was trembling. The tide was receding, drawing back into the sea. By normal scientific understanding, a larger wave would follow, but this situation was different; the seawater was simply retreating.
Shang Jun glanced at Susan. Susan still held the switch for the god-slaying nuclear weapon. She could not die; she was needed to activate the button.
Once everyone on the island was dead, and the god was also dead, Susan, who survived, would be the god-slayer.
The god-slayer was of immense importance to both the Hunter Group and the Spiritual Management Association. It was a monumental achievement, a testament to the Hunter Group's value, and an inspiration to future generations. The Hunter Group was not merely a comfortable haven but a god-slaying organization.
Susan understood. Though her heart ached, she gritted her teeth and unleashed her telekinetic power, then turned and flew away.
"Kill!"
Seeing Susan flee, Shang Jun roared. Their final mission was to hold off these four until the death god Aigefen fully awakened. As for themselves, death was inevitable.
Hadn't they prepared for their end before coming here?
The battle commenced. It couldn't be described as an egg hitting a rock or a moth flying into a flame. The strength of the Hunter Group members was commendable; they could at least hold back two divine envoys.
He Li, hidden behind the sand dunes, watched this scene with a stunned expression. He saw Susan leave her companions again and turn away. He didn't know what was happening, but he witnessed this.
He Li lowered his head, lost in thought, then smiled, his face returning to its impassive state.
The plan had reached this point, and there was no reason to pause. Although there was a slight deviation, with Captain Susan being the final player,
"I'm sorry, Captain Susan, the organization has chosen you."
He Li frowned, patted Xiao Lan's head, signaling it to stay put, then whispered, "Uncle Li, lend me your strength."
A gentle voice immediately echoed in his ear, "Alright."
The Gravity Halberd appeared in He Li's hand.
He Li tossed the Gravity Halberd, then chuckled, "Chen Sui, come on, don't be shy. I'm entrusting my body to you."
Chen Sui remained silent. The next moment, He Li's body surged with power, and the Gravity Halberd felt even heavier. Chen Sui's control over his body could elevate all of He Li's abilities to their peak, unleashing one hundred percent of his strength.
"Hoo..."
He Li exhaled softly, gathering his strength. Then, with a bang, he leaped up. The sand dune he had been hiding behind collapsed halfway, and he shot into the sky like a shooting star.
He Li's sudden action instantly drew everyone's attention, including Susan, Huo Si, and Ni Feita.
But everyone's expression was different.
Susan was shocked. Why was He Li here?
Huo Si wore a playful expression. Ni Feita was first stunned, then filled with hatred. She could never forget that night at sea when she was chased like a stray dog by this man, only escaping after diving into the deep sea.
He Li ignored their astonishment. He hurled the Gravity Halberd towards the direction of the ongoing battle on the sand. The Gravity Halberd, carrying immense gravity, crashed down, unstoppable.
Rumble!
The Gravity Halberd roared, creating ripples of air in its wake.
Mo Lin looked at He Li with a hint of dread. He wanted to raise his hand and release his Turtle Shell Talisman to block the Gravity Halberd, but his respect and fear for He Li prevented him from acting. He was He Li's former master, and he dared not attack.
Mo Lin's unusual behavior did not escape Ni Feita's golden-fire eyes. Ni Feita snorted coldly, narrowing her gaze.
The Gravity Halberd slammed heavily onto the beach. The immense gravity pressed down, making everyone feel as if a mountain was on their shoulders, their feet sinking deep into the sand.
He Li stood with his arms crossed, suspended in the air, coldly watching the people on the beach. At this moment, he seemed like a true god, standing against the heavens, looking down upon the ants below.
While everyone else was stunned, Xiao Yue, who was using telekinesis to keep He Li aloft, couldn't help but curl his lips and say, "You've hogged all the glory. No one even sees us hard-working laborers."
He Li smiled and replied, "You guys focus on improving your strength, and next year I can solo-farm a god."
Xiao Yue also smiled, then his expression turned serious. "Aigefen... has awakened."
"Awakened... good. Then they don't need to fight amongst themselves; let's just start the free-for-all," He Li grinned, then leaned back and shot backward like a rainbow. Simultaneously, the Gravity Halberd pinning everyone on the beach vanished.
Everyone felt their bodies lighten. Before they could even catch their breath, the crescent-shaped island erupted like a volcano. A massive explosion sounded from the center of the island, with flames soaring into the sky. The sea trembled, and the sky turned gray, presenting a scene of utter devastation.
He Li looked at the scene and smiled, saying, "Aigefen's entrance is much more imposing than mine. No, it seems the two guys I've met also had more imposing entrances."
"An ice palace, an explosion, and me? A mental hospital, hehe... damn it all!"
He Li felt a pang of indignation, then landed and stood before Susan.
"Captain Susan, long time no see." He Li greeted her with a smile.
Susan looked at He Li. The young man before her felt both familiar and strange. She spoke with a bitter tone, "Are you He Li, or... a god?"
He Li shook his head and replied, "Whatever you wish."
Then,
He smiled and said,
"Captain Susan, don't leave yet. It's been a long time. Since we're meeting again, I have nothing much to give you. Remember our promise outside the Kuhl family's house? I haven't fulfilled it yet.
Coincidentally,
Today, on this island, including myself, there are four gods. I will fulfill my promise to you."
Susan's pupils contracted. The condition? The condition she had proposed to He Li?
Becoming a god?
She looked at He Li in disbelief. Did he truly intend to help her become a god?
He Li narrowed his eyes, looking at Susan with a playful smile.
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