Chen Tian's expression grew solemn as he faced the evil general's clone. The clone slowly stomped its foot, instantly cracking the ground. A dark crimson energy erupted from the earth towards the sky, and the evil spiritual energy of the entire mountain range intensified.
Seeing this, Chen Tian stepped forward and shot towards the black and red light at the sky's apex. He wouldn't let the evil general's clone swallow the seed of resentment; that would only make things harder for him.
However, the evil general's clone seemed unafraid of Chen Tian snatching the seed. Chen Tian slowly approached the seed and was about to reach for it when an even more terrifying wave of energy erupted from within. Chen Tian was instantly sent flying.
The evil general's clone then spoke, "Thank you. You probably don't know that when the seed of resentment fully forms, it unleashes its accumulated resentment. I wouldn't dare get close to that. Thank you for making it erupt."
Blood trickled from the corner of Chen Tian's mouth. He chuckled and said, "A clever plan."
The evil general's clone then swallowed the seed of resentment, its aura becoming even more fearsome. Its energy-formed body became more substantial. The clone looked at Chen Tian and declared, "Now it's time for you to die."
Chen Tian shook his head. "Do you think you're the only one with a trump card? You underestimate me."
Chen Tian's body then erupted in light. His form became clad in armor, mechanical sword wings unfurling behind him, a nine-colored light curtain flowing from them. A divine shield appeared on his chest, a divine sword on his back, and his legs were encased in armor, his head protected by a helmet.
Chen Tian was now using the remaining power from his last fusion. His aura surged, instantly matching the evil general's clone.
Light blazed in the eyes of both Chen Tian and the evil general's clone. The sound of impacts echoed as their gazes alone caused the surrounding space to explode.
At this point, their strength was truly beyond imagination.
Chen Tian and the evil general's clone locked eyes before colliding. Fists met claws, sending shockwaves rippling outwards. They both retreated, and Chen Tian's hands began to glow as he pushed them forward, launching massive palm imprints towards the clone.
The evil general's clone's claws elongated, and claw marks shot out, explosions echoing as their attacks clashed.
Chen Tian suddenly appeared behind the clone and slammed his glowing fists down. But the clone extended a claw, its back scraping against Chen Tian, sending him reeling backward.
The evil general's clone then swung its claws, which transformed into black and crimson spikes that shot towards Chen Tian.
Chen Tian clashed his arms, a large shield of light appearing before him. The spikes struck it, making only sharp ringing sounds. But it wasn't over. The clone continuously fired black and crimson spikes from its claws. Soon, cracks appeared on Chen Tian's shield. Seeing this, the sword wings behind him flew to his front, unleashing beams of light like mobile turrets, continuously firing at the incoming spikes.
Chen Tian dispelled his shield and faced the evil general's clone, which had also stopped attacking. They stared at each other. The nine-colored wings on Chen Tian's back slowly unfurled, and he soared into the sky.
Two nine-colored tornadoes formed above his wings and descended upon the evil general's clone. The clone crossed its claws, firing a black and crimson beam. The intersecting beams and the nine-colored tornadoes collided, creating a white void. Both combatants ceased their attacks.
Chen Tian slowly descended, his sword wings returning to their position. The evil general's clone spoke, "It seems we'll both have to use our ultimate techniques to win!"
"Indeed! These minor tricks are useless against us now. Prepare yourself for death!"
"That's exactly what I was going to say!"
The evil general's clone said arrogantly. Claws then grew from its back, covering it entirely. Its body enlarged, its mouth became pointed, its eyes turned black and crimson, and its hair elongated into spikes covering its entire form. Its legs transformed into massive claws.
Chen Tian looked at the colossal creature before him, realizing the evil general's clone had used its resentment transformation. By consuming the seed of resentment, an evil spirit could transform into a fearsome creature of resentment. Chen Tian recalled that it had taken the combined power of four people to defeat the one he'd dealt with before.
Now, facing this giant creature, Chen Tian did not flinch. Nine-colored wrist blades materialized on his arms, and he moved like a blur towards the monstrous entity.
The evil general's clone's consciousness had long been consumed by resentment; it was now nothing more than a rampaging beast.
Chen Tian instantly appeared on the resentment creature's body. He combined his two nine-colored wrist blades to form a colossal nine-colored greatsword and plunged it into the creature's body.
Chen Tian then noticed black bubbles on the creature's body and promptly retreated. Countless black bubbles then fired lasers towards the sky.
Fortunately, Chen Tian had escaped quickly enough, or he would have been severely injured.
He then looked at the behemoth before him. Several suns slowly appeared behind him, all divine fires. A divine ice longbow materialized in his hand. Under Chen Tian's control, the suns flowed into his back, converting into energy that flowed into the longbow.
Nine-colored light wrapped around the longbow. Chen Tian drew the string. The resentment creature's massive maw lunged towards Chen Tian, as if intending to swallow him whole.
Chen Tian remained still, concentrating all his power into the longbow.
And then, nothing more. The gaping maw swallowed Chen Tian whole.
However, a nine-star consecutive beam shot out, piercing directly through the resentment creature's body. The creature's head exploded, and Chen Tian reappeared in the sky.
Sunlight slowly filtered in, as if everything had returned to normal. The sky reverted to its original fiery red, and the mountain range was restored. Chen Tian then said, "Finally, it's over. I can go do my missions."
Chen Tian slowly departed. After he left, a pair of hands emerged from the sky, holding a black and crimson orb, and then vanished.
Halfway away, Chen Tian patted his head. 'I forgot to ask who helped them break the seal. Damn it, I'll have to find out myself! As long as you're still in the game, we'll meet again.'
Chen Tian then decisively logged out. He had played for a while and now needed to cook. After all, his sister still needed to eat.
In Chen Tian's room, he awoke and got up, heading towards the kitchen. However, upon reaching the living room, he found Qing Ling already sitting on the sofa, quietly watching television.
Chen Tian glanced at her, his expression growing worried, and then stopped watching.
He turned to Qing Ling and asked, "What do you want to eat today, little sister?"
"Ah! I like everything you cook, brother," Qing Ling replied, pouting adorably. Chen Tian shook his head, wishing Qing Ling would regain her memory soon.
"Now that Gezi has recovered his memory, I hope you all will too."
Chen Tian busied himself in the kitchen. He planned to log back into the game once other players came online, fearing any unforeseen accidents. After all, if all players logged off, and you were the only one still online, why would that be?