Chapter 2012: Chapter 2012: The Birth of an Angel
"On this day next year, it will definitely be the anniversary of your death!"
Xiao Zheng’s icy voice drowned out the wind and snow around them.
At this moment, Gabriel was busy running away, and when he heard his words, a trace of resentment and helplessness flashed in his eyes. If he had the chance, he really wanted to stop and kill Xiao Zheng. However, the reality was rather cruel.
Gabriel could neither kill Xiao Zheng, nor did he have the capability to kill him.
If he wanted to survive now, there was only one path he could take—escape!
Keep fleeing!
Only when he lost Xiao Zheng could Gabriel continue to live!
Gabriel seemed almost crazed, constantly accelerating, having already unleashed all his potential in order to shake off Xiao Zheng. Yet Xiao Zheng seemed like a shadow, relentlessly pursuing him.
The two continued, one fleeing, the other chasing.
Gradually, they reached the end of the Ice Plateau.
Here, it was a desolate landscape, apart from the grotesque snow mountains, only a vast whiteness. In this place, it seemed like the world only had two colors: the black of the mountains and the white of the falling snow.
For countless years, there had been no traces of human life here.
Even with today’s technology, humans could not enter this area; this was truly a mortal wilderness!
Although the surroundings were shockingly spectacular, Gabriel was in no mood to admire the scenery. Upon reaching this barren land, he felt only despair.
He knew very well that he had nowhere left to escape to.
Gabriel stopped in despair, then slowly stood atop a snow-covered peak.
He turned to look at Xiao Zheng, who was rushing towards him, his eyes filled with hatred.
Seeing Gabriel stop and finally cease to flee, Xiao Zheng also gradually slowed down. Upon seeing Gabriel standing at the peak of the snow mountain, a trace of mockery flashed in his eyes.
"Weren’t you so fond of running away? Why suddenly stop?"
"If you’re too tired, I can give you time to rest."
Xiao Zheng hovered in mid-air, looking at Gabriel, and said with a cold smile.
Of course, he would not really give Gabriel time to rest; he only said it to mock Gabriel.
Sure enough!
Gabriel’s face turned even uglier, and he said through gritted teeth, "Evil God Xiao Zheng, do you really want to fight me to the death? Don’t think I’m really afraid of you!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zheng couldn’t help but laugh, "For someone who has been famous for years, living so long, you’re still so naive. We’ve been fighting for so long, do you really think there’s any chance of reconciliation?"
"Enough with the nonsense; today it’s either you die, or you die!"
Having fought for so long, Xiao Zheng did not believe he would lose.
He was brimming with confidence that he could kill Gabriel.
As the fight progressed, Xiao Zheng increasingly sensed the extraordinariness of the Golden Bone. Although the battles before had drained him greatly, during this chase, the Golden Bone had already helped him recover most of his stamina and energy.
This powerful self-healing ability was the greatest factor aiding him in winning today’s battle!
Feeling Xiao Zheng’s arrogance, Gabriel’s expression became more ferocious, and he gritted his teeth as he said, "Even if I’m destined to die today, I’ll drag you down with me!"
"Don’t think the battle is over yet; it’s far from over!"
"Holy Light Technique, Angel’s Descent!"
Gabriel suddenly raised his remaining left hand and let out a long howl to the sky!
Upon hearing "Holy Light Technique," Xiao Zheng’s eye twitched slightly: "This old fox still has cards up his sleeve! Holy Light Technique? Could he summon another incarnation?"
If Gabriel really could summon another incarnation at this moment, then the outcome of the next battle would be uncertain.
Because even with the help of the Golden Bone, Xiao Zheng could not fully restore his state to its peak, whereas the incarnation summoned by Gabriel would have the same strength as the original.
This shift in balance would naturally affect the situation.
Xiao Zheng’s expression gradually became grave, and he would absolutely not let Gabriel summon another incarnation so easily. Thus, the moment Gabriel started chanting, he resolutely struck!
His dual blades fell instantly, with terrifying sword qi seeming to still even the wind and snow!
Yet Gabriel seemed to ignore Xiao Zheng’s attack, continuing to chant regardless!
Boom!
The sword qi then plummeted!
The result was astonishing to Xiao Zheng, as Gabriel actually withstood his attack. The sword qi he slashed out seemed blocked by an invisible shield, unable to harm Gabriel in the slightest!
Unconvinced, Xiao Zheng slashed twice more, but the results were the same!
Just as he prepared for a third strike, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from Gabriel’s body!
The impact from this aura wave directly pushed Xiao Zheng back a hundred meters!
Xiao Zheng finally stabilized his stance then fixed his eyes on the peak of the snow mountain. Gabriel’s figure was completely engulfed in a dazzling light.
It was as if he had turned into a ball of light, shining in this mortal wilderness.
As the light intensified, it resembled a sun appearing at the top of the snow mountain.
When the light faded, the transformation Gabriel underwent stunned Xiao Zheng completely. His eyes appeared slightly blank, as if he found it hard to believe what he saw.
Gabriel’s appearance had undergone a colossal transformation.
His severed arm regenerated, and his stature became towering and burly, directly turning into a giant six meters tall. Not only that, but a pair of white wings had also sprouted from his back.
This was precisely the image of the angels from European mythology!
Bathed in sacred light, Gabriel stood like an angel descending to the mortal world!
"So there really are angels in this world."
Xiao Zheng slowly regained his composure, still unable to contain his shock.
He had never expected the hidden card Gabriel held in reserve to be so astounding.
Seeing Gabriel transform into an angel, Xiao Zheng felt shock mixed with a sudden sense of absurdity. To be honest, he couldn’t comprehend why Gabriel hadn’t used this move from the start.
Though he hadn’t yet faced off against Gabriel in this newfound form, he could clearly sense that Gabriel’s power now was even more formidable than during their initial encounter!
Whoosh!
Gabriel finally awoke, his wings spreading ten meters wide!
He looked like an emperor gazing down upon the mortal realm!
