The King of Black Fog

Li Changzhou couldn't use 'Life and Death Separation' in time; one punch was still uncollected when the other fist had already shot out.

Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!

In just a moment, both sides had clashed five times.

During the sixth clash, Black Fist grew Black Nails, which pierced the air like drills and shot at the opponent.

The Angel didn't dodge at all and threw another punch, with nails sprouting from her fist as well.

Ding!!

Fist Nails collided precisely; under immense Strength, they instantly slid apart, interlocking like teeth.

The instant the fists collided, Li Changzhou kicked like lightning, whipping towards the opponent's waist.

Bang!

A sharp pain came from the waist; both landed kicks on each other, and their figures instantly parted.

The Angel cried out in agony.

Li Changzhou's body flew backward, yet a black hand reached forward to grab.

Thud!

A white and black hand clasped together between them, suddenly exerting force. Even in quiet grappling amid Great Power, the ground's powdered snow trembled.

Everything happened in a flash!

At this moment, a voice said: {Beware, the opponent can replicate all your actions; 'Life and Death Separation' will also be copied!}

"You can't kill me." The Angel clutched her pain-stricken waist.

Li Changzhou's expression was calm as the Darkness beneath his feet spread, increasing the area, anchoring him firmly atop the powdery snow.

{Hold her off, wait for your friends to arrive, 'White Light Divine Sword' is about to be resolved.}

The words seemed directed at the Angel, prompting her to turn and run toward the ice wall.

As long as she left the Abyss Land, 'Speak and Make Laws' could be used, making it easy to kill Li Changzhou.

{Don't let her run!}

The word 'Don't' had barely exited his mouth when Li Changzhou was already pouncing;

At the word 'Let,' the two were fighting again, and by the time 'Run' was uttered, Li Changzhou had locked onto the opponent, who had also locked onto him.

"Ha...ha..."

They were so close that even with ears covered, they could vaguely hear each other's ragged breathing.

Li Changzhou's current Physical Body was that of his 10-year-old self, and despite technique, the Physical Strength was greatly depleted.

The Angel also had used up her Physical Strength, and the pain hastened her breath.

"Why are you stopping me?" The Angel steadied her breathing.

The sound transmitted through not only the air but also through the tremors between their bodies, reaching Li Changzhou's ears.

"To survive." He said.

The Angel appeared slightly shocked, taking a deep breath into her chest.

"You let go, and I'll let you live." She said.

——How long until my friends arrive?

Li Changzhou tried speaking with his mind, but the voice didn't answer.

Unable to perceive thoughts?

"How long until my friends arrive?" He asked.

"What are you talking about?"

{A sudden change suppressed 'White Light Divine Sword'; achieving total victory will take some more time.}

Without hearing Li Changzhou's reply, the Angel glanced around, spotting the white glow of 'White Light Divine Sword.'

The white light flickered as if someone was striking a lamp with a bamboo pole, trying to shatter it.

Li Changzhou sensed her heartbeat quickening.

"I wasn't lying." The Angel said, "As long as you let go, I'll let you live."

The two remained locked together as flying snow drifted around, covering them in a layer of white.

"I used to be a slave," The Angel continued, "Used in camps specifically to vent people's desires.

"Do you know? The peace of the camp now exists because of my Ability, since I was once a slave.

"One day I seized the opportunity to escape the camp; I wanted to scale the Abyss, but even if I safely reached above the Abyss, I could leave this cursed place but not this cursed world.

"I chose to enter the Abyss.

"If there were monsters, I released them. If there were no monsters, I became a monster; if I couldn't become one, I would die in the Abyss.

"At this moment, the Saint chose me." Her voice gained fervor, heartbeats quickened, yet there was no panic.

"Do you know what you're doing?" Li Changzhou asked, "A Saint descends, the entire world faces destruction."

"What's wrong with destruction! With 'Great Power,' equality is impossible! Girls like me could become playthings anytime! Men won't escape either! Without 'Great Power,' we're all slaves!"

The opponent intensified her grip on Li Changzhou's limbs.

This magnified the pain for both, yet the Angel seemed unaffected.

"Even those who possess them fare no better! Every 'Great Power' has side effects; they are slaves too! Destroying such a world makes no difference!

"You want to live in such a world? A world where you could be enslaved and killed anytime?!"

"I don't."

Li Changzhou's agreement eased the Angel's heaving chest slightly.

"If I let you go, how would you ensure my survival?" He asked.

"These glowing entities are all 'Great Power'; I can choose one to send you away."

"Away? With the world set to perish, where to?"

"You know? This world is a sphere; above us are countless such spheres, I can send you to one where everyone is equal, with no slaves, where your wife and kids can live."

"What about you?" Li Changzhou asked.

"I'll stay to witness this world disappear!"

Silence lingered a second, then Li Changzhou suddenly asked, "How old are you?"

The Angel frowned, "Don't stall for time; I'm offering you one last chance to let go."

"I actually quite agree with your views and actions." Li Changzhou reflected on those who died along the way, and perhaps the elderly man who was now already dead.

"But I'm sorry," he said, "I can't believe in you without basis, so I'll just ask you to leave this world alone. If you can hand over all 'Great Power,' reducing the risk of my next actions, I promise to destroy this world for you."

"Just you?" The Angel sneered.

"Enough." She interrupted Li Changzhou, about to speak, "I don't have time to drag this out with you."

She completely released her body, then just like Li Changzhou, she closed her eyes, covering her ears.

The glow and whispers of 'White Light Divine Sword' vanished.

'Great Power - Speak and Make Laws' was liberated.

"Let go of me." She said.

The two separated.

With eyes closed, the Angel said to Li Changzhou, "Aim at the sky and use 'Life and Death Separation' fifty times in succession."