Gezi's Divine Spirit Sword also moved towards Xie Qing. Xie Qing's full strength converged on the black claws of his hands. He instantly extended them, and the clash between the claws and the Divine Spirit Sword sent out a shockwave. The shockwave continued to spread and echo in the void, which seemed to have no boundaries and kept expanding forward.
Seeing this, Gezi directly changed his moves. His arm instantly flicked upwards, and the long sword swept open, knocking Xie Qing's claws away. At the same time, he slashed down with great force, aiming to cleave him in two.
But Xie Qing reacted swiftly. He bent his body back decisively and then executed a spinning kick followed by a right kick. Both legs moved simultaneously. His left leg deflected Gezi's attack, while his right leg swept horizontally towards Gezi's face.
The Divine Spirit Shield was raised in front of him. Then, Gezi's figure retreated. At this moment, Qing Ling, who was nearby, unleashed his ghost qi, transforming into numerous black light spheres. The ghost qi orbs were as numerous as the stars, instantly heading towards Xie Qing. However, Xie Qing's body erupted with black airflow, coiling around him. He then slashed out with a claw, and a giant black claw directly confronted the shower of black ghost qi meteorites, causing continuous explosions.
Giant wings of black airflow slowly unfurled behind Xie Qing. The black wings seemed to be formed from concentrated airflow. Then, he stepped forward, his speed exploding to a level completely different from before.
Xie Qing was still holding back his strength, but Gezi also unfurled pure white wings behind him. Blessed by holy light, these white wings turned Gezi into a translucent white beam of light. Clashes echoed endlessly in the void, but no figures could be seen. Their speed had reached the level of the void.
The battle raging within the void was invisible to the naked eye. As they fought in the void within the void, a deafening explosion sounded, and the figures of Gezi and Xie Qing slowly retreated.
Xie Qing spoke calmly, "Even if you two attack together, I am not afraid of you. You haven't even given me a chance to use my true strength."
Qing Ling and Gezi looked at each other and nodded. Then, Gezi spoke, "If not for half of our strength being elsewhere, would you still dare to be so arrogant here, Xie Qing!"
Gezi's eyes revealed disdain. Who were they? They were divine spirits, a ghost god and an angel god. Even with only half their strength, they were not to be insulted by mere remnants of the evil spirit race.
Then, the white wings behind Gezi slowly unfurled and flapped. Countless white feathers transformed into white light needles. The needles rained down like a torrential downpour, sweeping towards Xie Qing.
Terrible ghost qi coiled around Qing Ling, then gathered in his mouth. He opened his mouth and unleashed a black ghost qi energy wave directly at Xie Qing.
Facing the incoming attacks, Xie Qing showed no expression. Black flames and evil energy erupted from his body, merging together. Simultaneously, a point of light slowly appeared in his palm. Then, he opened his hand, and a colossal beam of black flame, carrying evil energy, shot out, engulfing the attacks of Gezi and Qing Ling.
Xie Qing then waved his right hand, and countless black claw blades shot towards Gezi and Qing Ling. Gezi moved in front of Qing Ling, his Divine Spirit Shield raised to block.
However, their figures were still pushed back several steps. Gezi found it somewhat strenuous! With only half their strength, they wouldn't be struggling so much against a mere evil spirit.
"Damn it! The contract time isn't up, yet we awakened prematurely, splitting our strength in half. Unless the other party can grow, our strength can only be limited to this!"
"Don't give up. I believe in them. Since they've awakened, they'll strive. Hold on!"
Qing Ling gritted his teeth and spread his arms, a black ghost qi shield appearing in front of the shield. But Xie Qing's claw-scratched blades continued to shoot out, and the two struggled to endure.
The gap in strength between them and Xie Qing was too great!
Chen Tian, who was watching the battle from outside, grew curious and asked, "The wait you mentioned, is it for them to awaken?"
"Who are Gezi and the others? What kind of world is this? Why is it connected to us?"
In response to Chen Tian's questions, the mysterious man remained silent, watching intently. Seeing this, Chen Tian fell into contemplation.
This game involved another world. But why was it connected to this world? What was the meaning of Gezi and the others, and himself, in this world?
Chen Tian felt utterly lost. Yet, he had a sense that he had something to do. This was what his heart was telling him in this world.
Meanwhile, Gezi and Qing Ling gritted their teeth and held on. Xie Qing unleashed his claw-scratched attacks like a machine gun firing endlessly, giving Gezi and Qing Ling no respite.
A smile played on Xie Qing's lips, clearly revealing his confidence in victory. The victory in this battle was his.
Then, he clapped his claws together, and a colossal clawed fist appeared directly above his head. Tremendous power flowed through it. The fist was about seven to eight hundred meters in size, with the black claws exuding a lustrous sheen.
As Xie Qing brought his arm down, the massive clawed fist descended upon Qing Ling and Gezi, striking the energy shield and the Divine Spirit Shield.
If it were the complete Divine Spirit Shield, perhaps it could have resisted for a bit with full power, but this one was incomplete, missing too many parts.
Instantly, their defenses were gradually crushed by the clawed fist. Just as Gezi and Qing Ling were about to be overwhelmed, a black and white light attacked from both sides in the void.
It pierced through the clawed fist, and the black fist exploded into pieces.
Xie Qing exclaimed, "Who? Who is it?"
"When the gods and demons stand, when gods and demons open the heavens, when gods and demons create the world! God-Demon Armament!"
A voice echoed from within the black and white light. Instantly, the light radiated brilliance, and a figure emerged from it.
He wore a black and white cloak, wielded a black and white longsword, had an image of a divine spirit carved on his left arm, and the appearance of a demon god on his right. His eyes were heterochromatic, the left black and the right white.
On his face, black and white patterns extended from his chin to his lips, forming sharp spikes. A black and white lotus imprint was etched on his forehead.
His entire body was covered in black and white armor, adorned with the imprints of numerous longswords, as if the armor itself was composed of swords.
At this moment, a number appeared before Gezi, saying, "You still can't do it without me!"
"Shuzi, you're too slow!"
"It took me some time to awaken my memories. My apologies, but that fellow Hong Mo needs even more time. He's too special."
"Now, let's fight side by side once more, the three of us!"
"Alright!"
As Gezi and Shuzi conversed, Qing Ling spoke up. Then, the God-Demon Sword appeared in his hand. Shuzi looked at Xie Qing, stepped forward, and instantly appeared before him, thrusting his sword.
Xie Qing swung his fist outwards. With a boom, this time Xie Qing was forced back a full three steps.
Shuzi declared, "I'm different from those two. My attack power is the strongest. If you underestimate me again, then prepare to be my sword's victim!"
He flicked the God-Demon Sword with a flourish. Xie Qing burst into laughter and said, "Good, since you seek death, I shall grant it. Evil Spirit Spear, appear!"
A black mire slowly materialized in front of Xie Qing. Instantly, a black long spear appeared before everyone's eyes.
It was a black spear, eight chi long. The spearhead was formed from black airflow, and black waves coiled around the spear shaft. At the spear's tail, a black rose was embedded.
Xie Qing gently gripped the Evil Spirit Spear, and his aura surged. Three people? He could handle them with ease.
"Gezi, Shuzi, attack!"
Qing Ling seemed to have sensed something and urgently called out. Shuzi and Gezi nodded and attacked Xie Qing from the sides.
Undaunted, Xie Qing met the combined assault of the Divine Spirit Sword and the God-Demon Sword with a hundred-and-eighty-degree sweep. The spear shaft instantly elongated, forcing both of them back.
Then, Xie Qing stepped forward, Evil Spirit Spear in hand, and charged towards Shuzi. His speed was so great that even Gezi couldn't react.
Gezi then rushed towards Shuzi, but Shuzi was already clashing with Xie Qing.