Chapter 1173: Spear of Chaos
Fang Yi, calling on nothing but his own willpower, had shattered fate and transcended his own limits. A magnificent construct of energy now appeared between his hands.
Such was the power of that energy that he could barely hold onto it. The muscles of his arms tore, almost to the extent of revealing bone. The entire world seemed to come to a standstill at that moment. A howling storm, void lightning, mysterious temporal charge, the wind of ages—the mishmash of elements exploded. The eight different energies formed a huge vortex.
The Star Devourer burned incandescent with all that remained of its strength as it tried to shoulder the attack.
In the briefest moment before impact, the king of chaos dispelled his shield and shot forward so quickly that no one else could react. With his own body, with his own strength, he forcibly took the blow meant for the Star Devourer.
A howling storm, void lightning, mysterious temporal charge, the wind of ages—the mishmash of elements exploded, but all that energy was absorbed by the power of chaos.
The next moment, all the members of the halls of chaos grew shocked.
The king of chaos had been injured, visibly so, and chaotic energy poured forth from his body.
"Leader!" All the guests present tried to rush up the arena, but the king of chaos shook his head and held them back. "Stay where you are. I'm fine."
The members of Team Zenith were likewise shocked. They knew how strong Fang Yi's fated spear was, so strong that it could kill Ghroth and even the solar king in one strike each. None of them dared to try defending against the attack, but the king of chaos had suffered nothing but an injury—and this wasn't even his main body.
The king of chaos announced, "Fang Yi is the victor of this fight."
The Star Devourer cried out, "Leader, I can still fight!"
The king of chaos retorted, "Had I not made a move, you would have died to that attack—and so completely that I wouldn't be able to revive you."
Fang Yi's attack disrupted time and space, and it killed its targets on a karmic level. This wasn't something that could be reversed.
The king of chaos continued, "Even if you had nine lives, you'd still perish. That's how unreasonable fate is."
After Fang Yi finished launching his attack, his body wavered as though it were about to fall. Fang Yi slumped back, only to find someone supporting him. Fang Yi turned around to see Zhang Lie.
Zhang Lie murmured, "In front of outsiders, don't reveal your weakness. You're the victor, and you need to present yourself like one as you receive your just accolades."
Fang Yi nodded firmly as the members of Team Zenith stepped forward. Zhou Ying immediately began healing Fang Yi, regrowing his burnt flesh at a rate visible to the naked eye.
"How do you feel?" Sun Mengmeng asked.
Zhou Ying murmured, "The situation's a bit difficult to deal with. Fang Yi was far too stubborn, and he's depleted all his reserves of energy. Not only are there burn wounds all over his body, he even expended much of his lifeforce, so his internal organs are damaged too."
Fang Yi coughed weakly. "Can you still save me?"
Sun Mengmeng grumbled, "Are you only realizing the extent of your injuries now? You shouldn't have fought so hard to begin with!"
Fang Yi replied, "Not like I could have joined the halls of chaos, could I?"
Zhou Ying continued, "The injuries won't be too difficult to deal with, and I can replenish the lost lifeforce as well. The issue is with the soul and the consumption of potential. Spiritual injuries will recover with enough time and rest, but as for your lost potential..."
The king of chaos suggested, "Let me handle that."
The king of chaos made his move, sending the purest chaotic energy he had access to into Fang Yi's body.
Fang Yi, already weakened, mustered no resistance to the energy. Zhou Ying glanced at Zhang Lie, as though asking whether she should stop the king of chaos.
Zhang Lie shook his head.
After the chaotic energy circulated once through Fang Yi's body, Zhou Ying quickly inspected him. "He's looking much better, and his spirit has been restored as well. The lost potential is no longer a problem. The issue is that there are still traces of chaotic energy left in his body."
Zhang Lie peered at Fang Yi with a piercing stare before nodding his head fractionally. "The remnant energy will obscure Fang Yi's fate and prevent any more of this karmic retribution, at least within the third realm."
The refinement process between the third and fourth realms would likely clear away any remnants of chaotic energy.
After being treated by both the king of chaos and Zhou Ying, Fang Yi's body was in far better condition than before. He could now stand up on his own, though his pallor was still concerning.
"Speak your wish," the king of chaos announced.
Fang Yi hesitated. "I don't really have a wish of my own, but..."
The king of chaos suggested, "I noticed that your weapons have been unable to withstand the might of your techniques."
Fang Yi's eyes widened. "Yes, yes, exactly that! I'd like a weapon that can withstand the might of my ultimate."
Whenever Fang Yi launched that attack, he would destroy a disaster-grade weapon.
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The king of chaos mobilized the purest of chaotic energies he had access to once again, which could absorb even a sun into the abyss. That energy condensed once and again, spiraling in front of the king of chaos, then elongating into the form of a spear.
Chaotic energy swirled about the spear. The king of chaos guided the spear, floating on a bed of energy, toward Fang Yi.
Fang Yi lifted the spear and sensed its might. He, who had used a spear for half his life, could identify it with just a glimpse and a touch. "This is amazing," he breathed.
The haft was rigid and straight, the tip of the spear glinting with icy light. Chaotic energy infused the spear, likely the sign of a hidden special ability that Fang Yi would have to discover on his own.
The king of chaos had clearly expended much of his energy. His body remained in a weakened state, with much of the chaotic energy surrounding it having been diminished.
"Let's call this weapon Chaos, then. I hope you'll use it well, and not besmirch my reputation."
The other members of the halls of chaos stared at Fang Yi with looks of envy and jealousy.
Fang Yi began waving around his spear, unable to resist showing off a flashy technique as he nodded fervently. "Very well. From now on, my weapon will be this spear, Chaos!"
The members of Team Zenith and Zhang Lie returned where they stood, as did the king of chaos, as the witch of dreams stepped forward with a smile. "It's finally my turn."
Just then, the All-Mother, who had been by the king of chaos' side, spoke up. "Everyone's having so much fun, but I've done nothing more than spectate. It feels rather upsetting to be ignored, and I'd very much like to find out just how strong these human fighters are to be able to defeat so many members of the hall of chaos consecutively."
The king of chaos looked toward his consort with surprise. "You're interested in these lifeforms?"
The All-Mother replied archly, "I've always been interested in all sorts of lifeforms."
The king of chaos replied, "I should warn you that your interest frequently leads to unfortunate outcomes for those involved."
The All-Mother smiled. "Very well. Let me be truthful, then: the halls of chaos have lost too much of its reputation, and I'd like to at least regain some back."
The king of chaos beckoned. "As you wish, my lady."
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