The Strongest Gene Chapter 873 - Decisive Battle (2)

Hahahaha!

Suddenly, Luo Yuan's laughter halted. Another thought struck him: if Wu Hui was present, then where was Chen Feng?

Bang!

A thunderous boom echoed through the heavens. In a specific part of this realm, a figure emerged from a deep cultivation retreat. A single look sent a chill down Luo Yuan's spine. That person was none other than Chen Feng. Chen Feng had ascended to the level of a high-tier true god. At this juncture, Luo Yuan finally grasped everything. Chen Feng had not been idle in this foreign world all along. From the very inception of this world's collapse, he had been immersed in cultivation. While Luo Yuan was engaged in battles with numerous opponents, Chen Feng remained in seclusion. Even throughout the hundreds of days Luo Yuan contended with Wu Hui, Chen Feng continued his cultivation. All this time, Chen Feng had been honing his skills in a region where the flow of time was accelerated.

Chen Feng offered a serene smile. "It has been a while, Luo Yuan."

Luo Yuan's heart jolted, tinged with a sense of sorrow. This was a familiar greeting in a profoundly altered circumstance. This time, he found himself at a significant disadvantage. Gravely wounded, he could only muster less than ten percent of his former strength. All his ultimate techniques had been expended, leaving him severely depleted. Facing him was Chen Feng, freshly emerged from his extensive cultivation. In such a predicament, how could he possibly confront Chen Feng?

Chen Feng regarded him. "You have held the protagonist's mantle for over three decades. It is now time for you to relinquish your position."

Shua!

He advanced towards Luo Yuan, each step accompanied by an overwhelming radiance. Luo Yuan desperately sought to stall for time. Regrettably, Chen Feng clearly had no intention of granting him further respite. At this moment, anticipation filled the air, everyone aware of what was about to transpire.

Shua!

Chen Feng raised his hand. It was a practiced motion, executed with a familiar stance.

"God Punisher!"

Bang!

An immense force surged forth. A terrifying power erupted, instantly engulfing Luo Yuan. Paradoxically, this power was not overwhelmingly potent; it was even less than what Luo Yuan had anticipated. After all, the Chen Feng he envisioned would have battled him for hundreds of days before inflicting severe damage. It was evident that the Chen Feng before him did not possess such formidable combat prowess.

Had Luo Yuan been at his zenith, this assault would have been easily repelled. Alas, he was far from his peak. Presently, he was critically injured.

Pu!

The fearsome might of the God Punisher breached Luo Yuan's defenses. Chen Feng understood acutely that Luo Yuan was attempting to prolong the engagement, aiming to allow his Absolute Defense to recuperate. Plainly, Chen Feng would not permit such a delay.

Bang!

The attack of God Punisher persisted. Chen Feng's expression turned frigid. He had awaited this moment for an eternity, concealing himself for decades in preparation for this very day. Qin Hai, Kong Bai, Xu Fei, and Wu Hui were gone. Many others had fallen. Too many lives had been sacrificed to reach this precipice. Chen Feng yearned to bring this to a swift conclusion.

He had held hope that Kong Bai would succeed in vanquishing Luo Yuan. Alas, Kong Bai had perished. He had also placed his hopes in Qin Hai. Unfortunately, Qin Hai too had been slain. The same fate befell Xu Fei and Wu Hui. Every step forward had been fraught with immense difficulty, the sacrifices unbearably heavy. Now, only Chen Feng remained. Therefore, he was resolute in his survival. He was determined to defeat Luo Yuan. He was driven by the desire to restore all that had been lost.

Bang!

The final second of the God Punisher's activation arrived. That devastating beam engulfed Luo Yuan, its terrifying energy piercing through him. At this point, Luo Yuan's consciousness began to fade. He struggled to comprehend the situation. His gaze remained fixed ahead, vacant. The climactic battle he had anticipated for so long had devolved into this pathetic state.

So, it turned out that upon finally confronting Chen Feng, he could only endure relentless attacks without the capacity to retaliate? How pathetic. How tragic. How utterly unwilling!

"I refuse to accept this!" Luo Yuan bellowed. He was Luo Yuan! The paramount god-king! How could he possibly be defeated by someone like Chen Feng, a mere weakling? He could not concede.

"If I must perish, you shall accompany me," he raged internally.

He would not countenance a final battle where he was utterly defenseless. He refused to permit it. He desired the annihilation of everything. Luo Yuan possessed a profoundly astute mind, and thus, all his contingency plans had been meticulously laid. The trump card for perfect rebirth was one such safeguard. The ensuing destruction of the world was another.

Luo Yuan was known as the one who commanded everyone. This position once led him to ponder an intriguing question: what would transpire if all his abilities were unleashed simultaneously? He was profoundly curious but had never dared to test this, fearing even his own demise. Now, however, the circumstances had changed...

"Hehe. Chen Feng, do you harbor a desire to kill me?" A sinister grin stretched across Luo Yuan's face. "Then, come and try!"

Bang!

Luo Yuan stood tall, his chest puffed out. Despite being riddled with countless wounds, his posture remained unyielding.

He erupted in laughter. "Let this entire world perish along with me!"

Bang!

All his latent powers ignited, unleashing a world-devouring tempest. His sole desire was for the world and Chen Feng to be annihilated alongside him. This was the only acceptable outcome, a conclusion befitting his stature. If defeat was inevitable, it would be a spectacular one.

Suddenly, Chen Feng's voice cut through the chaos. "Luo Yuan, have you forgotten why you employed the power of time to fortify this world?"

Huh? Why? Luo Yuan's primal instinct prompted him to recall that he had acted out of fear that Chen Feng would drag him into mutual destruction. As this realization dawned, Luo Yuan jolted awake. Die together? Indeed, the world had already been reinforced, rendering it exceptionally resilient. He had fallen into his own meticulously laid trap!

"Damn it!" Luo Yuan's expression twisted in dismay. Nevertheless, he continued to roar amidst the blinding brilliance. "That outcome is only applicable to you. My myriad abilities are more than sufficient to obliterate all!" he bellowed.

"Indeed," Chen Feng responded. "Your power can dismantle this world. However, your progress will still be hindered."

Luo Yuan's eyes widened. Through the incandescent radiance consuming the world, he witnessed Chen Feng making a deliberate exit from the collapsing reality, carefully carrying the grand palace where Wang Yao resided. The world's destruction was evidently too slow to impede Chen Feng's departure.

"No!" Luo Yuan's cry echoed.

Bang!

The world imploded, yet Chen Feng had already vanished. With eyes wide in disbelief, Luo Yuan watched Chen Feng's retreating form disappear into the distance.

"No! How could this be!" Luo Yuan's form gradually disintegrated into nothingness. The simultaneous eruption of all his strengths had indeed proven sufficient for his self-destruction. Concurrently, the world of The Crystal Palace was annihilated, dissolving into oblivion. In the final moments before darkness enveloped all, within Luo Yuan's fading consciousness, he perceived a fragrant breeze pass by. A fleeting glimpse of a young lady, resembling a delicate flower, appeared before him.

"Hey... I... miss you."

Bang!

With an overwhelming explosion, the world of The Crystal Palace was reduced to utter non-existence, leaving no trace behind.