Chapter 1222 - Deception Is the Way of Wars (2/2)
If the two souls were still linked and shared memories, it would be a conspicuous flaw. Judging from EsGod’s personality, if he made up his mind to wipe his ledger clean, he would not have made such a mistake. Therefore, he most likely completely cut off the connection of the two souls.
Not only did he abandon his old body, but he even did not mind creating another ‘him’ in the universe, giving all the strength he had accumulated in the past to ‘someone else’.
If this was really the case, any memories related to Gaud that this ‘EsGod’ had were probably all deleted by EsGod’s main consciousness when his soul split. That way, if the dynasty dissected this ‘EsGod’ in the future, they would not find anything in the memories.
This was why he was given the name ‘God of Espers’. No one but him could ever do something this crazy.
While making all kinds of speculation in his mind, Han Xiao’s attacks did not stop. The battle carried on fiercely.
The situation was completely one-sided. EsGod was bathing in psionic energy. His flesh was melting and regenerating countless times every second. Under the nonstop attacks, he could hardly move at all and was in a completely defensive stance. He did not dare stop regenerating health for even a second.
The way he regenerated was through accelerating the division of his cells. Every time his body regenerated, the vitality of his cells would increase, and his life span would decrease. If not because the Evolution Cube had given him a boost in the past, he would not have been able to endure such a highly intense battle.
Feeling Han Xiao’s powerful attacks, EsGod was shocked too.
He remembered that when he was locked up, Black Star was not even a peak Beyond Grade A yet. However, with the strength Han Xiao was now displaying, even EsGod could not confidently say he would be able to defeat him. Even if he was at his peak strength, if they fought in a fair duel, he felt it would most likely end up in a tie.
Only how many years have passed, and Black Star is already catching up to my level, even looking like he’s about to surpass me‽
“Your growth is really unbelievable! I’ve never seen anyone as talented as you!” EsGod honestly marveled from the bottom of his heart.
“Don’t think I’ll attack you one less time because you complimented me.”
Han Xiao continued attacking with an expressionless face. Among all the classes, he now had the easiest time fighting Espers. He gained bonus attributes and increased damage when fighting Espers.
Also, the [Elderly Killer] ability was great against an elderly like EsGod…
Though the evolved EsGod was strong, Han Xiao was not any bit weaker!
Rounds of attacks landed on EsGod continuously. Explosions appeared everywhere EsGod passed by like a snake made of flames.
After continuing to attack for some time, as Han Xiao estimated that the bonuses of his various talents had reached the maximum, Mechanical Force erupted from his body.
Ka la ka la…
The armor at the Mechanical Deity’s forehead suddenly opened up. A pile of mechanical parts extended out, turning into an exquisite mechanical crown that landed on the Mechanical Deity’s head.
The next moment, an invisible shockwave erupted from the crown, concentrated into a beam, and hit EsGod.
EsGod’s entire body trembled. It was like a huge hammer heavily bashed his consciousness.
This was the Universal Treasure Grade equipment Han Xiao learned from Jayz’s technology treasure, a Mechanical Deity exclusive weapon—[Soul Breaking Crown]!
Its name sounded like a magic item, but it was actually a piece of machinery. It worked by obtaining soul energy from breaking down psionic energy. The Soul Breaking Crown could provide an extremely high amount of Psychological Resistance for the user of the Mechanical Deity while at the same time being able to launch mental attacks.
Usually, Mechanics’ weaknesses were their original body and their mind, they also tremendously lacked mind attack means. The effect of this Gold equipment could make up for that weakness to a certain extent… Although Han Xiao was no ordinary Mechanic, the Soul Breaking Crown was still useful to him.
The debuffs on EsGod made his mind his biggest weakness. Han Xiao was used to targeting the enemy’s weak points, so of course, he was not going to let this kind of opportunity slip.
Before EsGod could recover, Han Xiao instantly activated Virtual Soul, easily dragged EsGod’s soul into the virtual world, and gave him a beating.
Having his vital spot being attacked continuously, EsGod received tons of damage.
While EsGod was still stunned, Han Xiao’s original body left the Mechanical Deity, grabbed EsGod’s neck, activated the Spacetime Amber and started to create a seal instantly.
EsGod regained focus very quickly and was about to resist. Seeing this, Han Xiao pressed him into his wide chest and said, “Don’t move. Do you remember how I caught you the last time? If you do it again, you won’t just be spending the rest of your life in prison; you’ll die!”
Hearing this, EsGod’s movement paused for a moment as he instantly recalled the trauma of getting hit by Esper Silence back then.
He knew nothing about Character Summon Cards, nor did he know why Black Star could use this ability, so he could not help but think Black Star still had this ability.
“Compared to an endless sentence, why shouldn’t I fight till my last moment?” EsGod’s eyes narrowed.
He was in a situation that was more than enough to threaten his life. Through the fight earlier, EsGod knew very well that there was absolutely no chance he could escape. If Black Star used Esper Silence, he might really die.
“Are you sure you want to die?” Han Xiao whispered. “Don’t you want to see the day the World Tree advents?”
EsGod’s body suddenly froze, and shock finally appeared on his face.
He had always thought that he was the only person in the entire universe that knew about this. Never did he expect to hear it from Han Xiao.
When did Black Star find out‽
“That data… have you guys already completed studying it‽”
EsGod’s eyes gleamed.
Han Xiao, however, did not reply. He deliberately said in a meaningful tone, “Stop resisting, and you’ll still have a chance to be set free to witness it all. If you die here, there’ll be no more hope.”
“…” EsGod’s expression changed rapidly. He was caught in a dilemma.
However, it only took a few seconds for him to understand the situation he was in. His body became relaxed, and he had stopped resisting.
He looked up right into Han Xiao’s eyes and said slowly, “I don’t trust that you’ll let me out… but I’m willing to make the bet. After all, I don’t have anything more to lose.
“This is the second time I’ve lost to you. Maybe you really can step into that level and witness the scenery there for me…”
At this time, Han Xiao took a step back without saying anything. The prison was complete.
EsGod’s body was fixed. He was locked in the Spacetime Amber once again.
The only difference was that he was in a different position.
Seeing this, Han Xiao finally let out a long breath. He shook his head.
“If you continued to resist, I really might not have been able to capture you… Sorry, deception is the way of wars.”