Endless Debt

Chapter 1216 - 46: Mirror World (2)

A mocking laughter came from the high sky. As the dust cleared, atop the towering rock pillar, the Regent King maintained his elegant demeanor. This terrifying strike didn’t even graze him.The Regent King spoke, "Don’t expect anyone else."

Bologue was still pondering the meaning of the Regent King’s words when he understood, and a chill shot straight to Bologue’s mind.

Silence, it was too silent around him.

Bologue looked around. Although it was late at night, this vibrant city always had a few shadows visible. But now the streets were deserted, lights flickered in the buildings, yet behind each window was lifelessness.

Gone, it was unclear when, but it seemed that everyone in the city had disappeared, leaving only Bologue and the Regent King to wage their battle here.

"How is this possible?"

Bologue looked at the towering structure that pierced the heavens. It remained as silent about the battle happening here as the Cultivation Room did, unable to catch even a ripple from Bologue’s Ether reaction.

"This... did you do this?"

Bologue turned his gaze to the Regent King, recalling the moment he came into contact with the Regent King’s Ether; colors reversed, the world twisted, as if the whole world had inverted.

Secret Energy!

This was no effect brought about by Ether exploration; at the moment Bologue contacted the Regent King, he was captured by his Secret Energy. Though believing the world returned to normal after a brief distortion, unbeknownst to him, he was already in a dire situation.

"Deceitful Structure School?" Bologue questioned.

This ability to drag oneself into a Mirror World couldn’t be associated with any familiar school; it could only be attributed to the Deceitful Structure School.

In this mirrored world, everything was identical to the material world. The only difference was that in this world, there was only Bologue and the Regent King.

Bologue couldn’t escape.

"I like a fair duel."

The Regent King’s voice came slowly, like thunder, roaring in Bologue’s ears.

He swung the Shadow Blade in his hand, effortlessly flattening the spike-covered top of the rock pillar. Countless fragments fell, leaving the street in ruins.

The Regent King stood on the smooth platform, towering above, shouting down to Bologue, "You can’t win against me, Bologue. So flee; as long as you escape till dawn, it will be considered your win, how about it?"

"Is this your mercy?" Bologue asked.

"I just want it to be fairer; otherwise, you have no chance of winning."

As the Regent King spoke, he released the power of the Seeker of Glory, a weighty force pressing down, making it hard for Bologue to breathe.

Having been through the massive Decline Epidemic event, Bologue thought he’d be accustomed to confrontations with the Seeker of Glory. But clearly, as merely a Negative Power User, facing this unimaginable power was still too arduous.

Without any warning, the Regent King swung the Shadow Blade, piercing into the rock surface below. Soon, the Shadow Blade seeped into the giant towering rock pillar like water, and in the tightly bonded crevices of the rock, the writhing darkness clearly surged out. Subsequently, shadows swelled, forming intersecting Shadow Blades that slashed across the rock pillar.

In an instant, the rock pillar seemed to be slashed a thousand times by a giant blade, as small sword marks expanded into massive fissures. The High Tower collapsed, crumbling into countless boulders plummeting to the ground like catapults launching city-endangering boulders.

"Don’t worry about harming others or damaging the city; within my arena, this destruction won’t reflect in reality!" The Regent King shouted considerately.

The Regent King stepped on the shattered boulders, his figure rapidly shuttling between stones, like a pitch-black lightning.

"Fight with all your might!"

Countless fragments descended like meteors, the massive roar resounding over the city. Many buildings were directly pierced by rock debris, destroyed beyond recognition as if doomsday had arrived. Streets crumbled segment by segment, while rolling dust swept all along its path like a sandstorm.

The windows lining the street shook violently, subsequently shattering into countless sparkling fragments, swirling together with the air, hidden blades of a gale brushing past Bologue, leaving shallow scratches on him.

Thick smoke engulfed Bologue, his head raised, a huge shadow quickly solidified, pressing the dust beneath it.

"Round one!"

The Regent King’s shout sounded, as he stomped heavily on the giant stone. Etheral power propelled it, causing it to suddenly accelerate and crash into the ground, with the raised dust surging towards the nearby streets like the tide.

A piercing shriek abruptly appeared.

Magnificent arcs sliced through the giant stone, tearing apart the smoke, clearing a space.

A lion-like roar resonated within, and Bologue, like an unshakable mountain, faced off against the Regent King. Each sword strike could make the air emit a piercing whistling sound, striking fear into the heart.

The rocks shattered completely, blood-red glints flashed out, amidst sharp friction sounds, the Claw of Vengeance clashed with the Shadow Blade. Bologue gripped the sword hilt with both hands, locking into a stalemate with the Regent King.

"You’re chasing Olivia, what do you want to do?" Bologue asked quietly.

"You haven’t won yet, Bologue."

The Regent King showed a twisted smile, then with a forceful twist of his wrist, the power and speed of the Seeker of Glory far exceeded Bologue’s. He forcibly sent Bologue flying into the air, crashing into him like a cannonball.

Bologue’s figure flew through the air, the Shadow Blade closing in indefinitely. But as it was about to cleave Bologue’s head, the unstoppable Blade finally slowed down.

"Interesting."

The Regent King looked at the Shadow Blade in his hand, where silver threads wrapped around it into a cocoon. With a little force, countless threads extended from the cocoon, connecting to the surrounding broken buildings.

Bologue lowered his breathing. If he hadn’t released the Deceitful Snake Scale Liquid in time, this blade would have surely struck his neck. Just as he prepared to counterattack, he saw the Shadow Blade cocooned by the Deceitful Snake Scale Liquid begin to wriggle, seeping out like liquid from the gaps. Until it completely detached from the thread cocoon, it re-formed into a blade.

"Scored first!"

The Regent King shouted, and the Shadow Blade in his hand suddenly accelerated, slashing at Bologue. Bologue raised the Claw of Vengeance to block, but this time, the blades didn’t collide. The Shadow Blade "melted" on contact with the Claw of Vengeance, solidifying once completely detached.

The Shadow Blade tore through Bologue’s chest cavity.

A fatal wound stretched from the shoulder to the abdomen, severing several of Bologue’s ribs, churning the organs into a mess. Blood and flesh flew, a blood mist enveloping the Regent King’s face. The rich scent of blood made his eyes blaze with even more vivid crimson.

Bologue didn’t lose his mobility, swiftly retreating as his body self-healed, silver hands extending from him. He ran through the city like a giant spider at high speed.

The Regent King watched Bologue’s rapidly departing figure. He didn’t pursue immediately, patiently waited for a few seconds, and when he felt the distance was appropriate, he moved again, chasing Bologue’s trail along the blood scent.

"Damn it, this bastard."

Bologue cursed under his breath, enduring the intense pain. The Regent King was an arrogant fellow, turning the duel into a hunting game.

Unfortunately, Bologue had no power to refuse.

"A reflection of the real world?"

Bologue didn’t give up resisting. He thought hard about where his chance of victory lay, and soon, his aim turned afar, a plan forming in his mind.

Ethereal Amplification enhanced his speed, and Bologue began sprinting towards his destination. Behind him, a searing Ether response echoed as he turned to see the Regent King close behind. Everywhere he passed, the Shadow Blade reduced the street to decayed ruins.