Published: February 12, 2025
Jie Kui put down the already slightly conscious Shikangbu, beckoning to Husky and Yangtua, and together they moved towards the center of the battlefield, which was the massive shadow created by Ye Zhongming.
At their level, they all had a rough judgment of how the battle was unfolding. It was not about being right or wrong, but rather a culmination of countless life-and-death moments that imparted experience.
This kind of understanding was colorless and formless, yet extremely important.
Normally, Jie Kui wouldn't have chosen this course of action, but after seeing the massive shadow punch Hawkins into oblivion and kick the arrogant Amus flying while spitting blood, he had a suspicion—Ye Zhongming's state might not last long, or rather, there must be some significant flaws in this state. Once someone figures it out, it could be shattered at any moment.
In Jie Kui's view, rather than placing the breaking point on Husky and Yangtua, it would be better to let Ye Zhongming resolve the problem once and for all. What he needed to do was to try to prolong Ye Zhongming's current state for as long as possible.
Wade and Yaka could see this as well. They had reached a critical moment of life and death, and after exchanging glances, they approached Jie Kui, Husky, Yangtua, and the four of them together.
Jie Kui gave a cold smile, and the last trace of worry about victory disappeared.
If it were him, the best choice at this moment would be to support Hawkins and withstand Ye Zhongming's attack, creating a breather for Hawkins and an opportunity for Amus to launch an attack.
But doing so would risk being attacked by Ye Zhongming.
Everyone had clearly seen the power of that punch and kick earlier—it was strong, strong enough to instill fear in their hearts. Wade and Yaka's choice now was to consider their own safety first, rather than the entire team's, which made it clear they would undoubtedly lose.
As if to validate Jie Kui's thoughts, the massive shadow created by Ye Zhongming unleashed a second punch, heavily slamming down towards Hawkins.
Unlike the first punch, this one provoked a counterattack from Hawkins.
With all his energy, along with the power of his bloodline and skills, and the potential that erupted at this critical moment, Hawkins felt that this was the pinnacle strike of his life.
The bloodline power of the God of Faith allowed Hawkins to unleash his strength to its utmost. At this moment, he even grasped a new method.
A faint, clear aura floated from Jie Kui, Husky, He, Yangtua, and even Wade, Yaka, and Amus, and the moment it appeared, it moved towards Hawkins.
It was a very strange feeling—everyone understood it, yet it felt somewhat unreal.
Hawkins' initial resistance was to carve out a path for his life, but now he realized he had discovered the true essence of his bloodline. Perhaps this was the true nature of what was called the top-tier bloodline.
With a determined gaze, he looked at Ye Zhongming's descending fist, confidence flooding his body, even though he had already sustained serious injuries.
He felt that in this confrontation, he might not lose, no, perhaps he could even win.
Hawkins began to anticipate the scene when Ye Zhongming's shadow would collapse under the power of his belief-infused punch.
The two fists of vastly different sizes finally collided.
Even Jie Kui, Wade, and the others, who had just re-engaged in battle, instinctively paused to watch the outcome.
Amus, who was already close to the shadow, was so tense that her heart seemed to stop beating.
She felt her husband's progress; the clear aura emanating from her must have been something her husband had temporarily comprehended. Perhaps... things wouldn't be as bad as she imagined.
Amus thought this but didn't allow herself to relax. With all her strength, she launched an attack, crashing into the shadow in the next moment.
Amus felt a surge of joy in her heart, for she noticed that the shadow was beginning to collapse under her strike.
To be honest, she admitted that Ye Zhongming was strong, and even when they were alone, there was some consensus between them that this King of Cloud Summit had a slight edge in personal strength over them.