I, the Geo Archon Morax with 2.1 Billion Mora, Have Joined a Chat Group [182]

---Reborn from the flames, and even stronger than before?

Durandal halted her steps as she gazed at Fu Hua.

With [White Flower] in one hand and [Black Abyss] in the other, her expression showed a trace of doubt.

But before her uncertainty could turn into suspicion, the fiery-red Red Kite Immortal lunged forward.

The peculiar gauntlets on Fu Hua’s hands shimmered faintly. As a [Divine Key] forged from the power of the Herrscher of Domination, the [Fenghuang Down] had long since become an extension of her will, honed to a level of seamless mastery.

Boom!

A blazing fist clashed against the black spear’s shaft, ringing out with the sound of metal colliding.

Though [Fenghuang Down] was merely a mass-produced Divine Key, in Fu Hua’s hands, it radiated Honkai energy on par with [Black Abyss White Flower].

Power met power, colliding, neutralizing.

Swish—!

The spear slashed through the air.

Durandal finally ran out of patience, thrusting [White Flower] straight at Fu Hua.

Yet it was as if Fu Hua had anticipated this moment.

She lowered her stance in an impossible motion, right foot bending into a bow stance while her left stepped forward. In an instant, she withdrew her other fist from clashing with [Black Abyss], pulling it close to her waist.

A quiet breath.

"[Cun Jin—Kai Tian]!" (Inch Force—Heaven Splitter!)

The instant the punch was thrown, the heavens seemed to tremble.

The sonic boom surged outward, expanding, then suddenly imploding.

As though even the very power of sound had been folded in, compressed into the force of that one strike.

Wind, fire, even death and Honkai itself—all became subjugated and fused within this punch.

[Fenghuang Down] absorbed every ounce of energy, concentrating it entirely in Fu Hua’s fist.

Then, she drove it straight into Durandal’s body.

Boom!

A deep, muffled impact—Durandal’s consciousness flickered for a split second.

Her [Carmine Knight: Lunar Eclipse] armor did nothing to mitigate the strike.

The devastating force didn’t spread outward but instead funneled through her Valkyrie battlesuit, reverberating into her internal organs.

The searing pain shattered her focus. Her mind and nerves nearly ceased functioning.

Even the [Black Abyss White Flower] she gripped almost slipped from her grasp, the two spears nearly fusing back into one.

But she was, after all, Schicksal’s strongest S-rank Valkyrie.

She mustered the last of her willpower.

And called upon the power of her Divine Key.

"[Divine Key—Black Abyss White Flower, Zero-Rated Authority—Heilge Lanze, die Welwitschie]!"

"[Divine Spear—Welwitschia]!"

The power of creation burst forth from [White Flower], engulfing Durandal in radiant light.

In the very next instant—

From within the brilliant glow, [Black Abyss] sliced through the radiance and slammed into Fu Hua’s incoming fist.

Fu Hua’s expression remained unchanged. Her body trembled ever so slightly.

A peculiar flow of Honkai energy rippled around her, forming an elliptical field.

This energy whirled violently, guiding the trajectory of [Black Abyss], causing it to graze past her side while distorting Durandal’s movements.

Then, another punch.

A vast surge of Honkai energy gathered in Fu Hua’s palm once more.

"[Cun Jin—Kai Tian]!"

The second strike.

Stronger. Heavier.

The moment Durandal took the hit, the last vestiges of life force drained from her body. Her pupils dilated, and the spears in her hands collapsed back into one.

Yet, in the very next moment—

A burst of pure white light.

Durandal’s voice rang crisply in Fu Hua’s ears.

"[Divine Spear—Welwitschia]."

"And then…"

"Ich bin das Schwarz, auch das Weiß—Vor dem Beginn und zwar nach dem Ende."

"I am the devouring darkness. I am the life-giving light."

"Born before the beginning, existing beyond the end."

"[Divine Key—Black Abyss White Flower, First-Rated Authority—Full Release]!"

Activating consecutive high-output modes of a Divine Key—Fu Hua herself wouldn’t dare attempt such a thing lightly.

Yet Durandal did so with ease.

An all-encompassing radiance swallowed everything.

From the skies, a colossal cruciform structure descended, stretching across the entire heavens and earth.

Within its glow, the power of disintegration flickered ominously.

Fu Hua’s body, caught within the light, continuously disintegrated—yet was just as ceaselessly reborn in fire.

Seconds passed. The light faded.

Durandal and Fu Hua stood amidst the ruins of Schicksal’s headquarters, facing each other.

Neither showed any sign of injury.

"Durandal, you are impressive," Fu Hua suddenly praised.

"When did you realize this world wasn’t reality?"

"The moment you stepped out of the flames, I sensed the anomaly," Durandal replied without hesitation. "Before I was sent to intercept you, Lord Otto explained your abilities to me."

"Beyond your martial prowess, he specifically mentioned your Divine Key."

"[The Eighth Divine Key—Fenghuang Down]."

"A relic capable of manipulating consciousness, perception, and brain signals. You once used it to defeat the Second Herrscher, Sirin."

"Hmm… But he also said something else."

"Due to your current physical condition, you can’t freely use the Divine Key’s full capabilities. However, should I witness you using them, I shouldn't be alarmed."

"Because in the realm of consciousness, everyone possesses their strongest possible form. And my strongest state is no weaker than yours."

"Of course, Lord Otto also said this—if you were to wield [Taixu Jianxian], I should surrender immediately."

"…So, Fu Hua." Durandal's voice was half-serious, half-playful. "Can you use [Taixu Jianxian] right now? If you can, I’ll surrender immediately."

Fu Hua hadn’t expected Durandal to ask so bluntly.

She chuckled softly and shook her head. "I truly cannot wield [Taixu Jianxian] at the moment. My body has yet to fully recover."

"In that case, we’re in for a fight. My only task is to keep you occupied here." Durandal smiled knowingly. "And I’d say I’m doing my job quite well."

"Heh, aren’t you concerned about Rita outside of this space?" Fu Hua countered. "Tohru is no ordinary dragon to defeat. And then there’s Zhongli, who has already reached the Third Air Terminal. Among the three of us, his power is by far the greatest."

In battles of the mind, words, too, held power.

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