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However, Yalin had already given the order, and she could not disobey his request.
Esdeath noticed this and stared at Arlin with great interest.
Could this be the leader of the revolutionary army?
That was a really big fish.
Wait a minute, this person is too young, which doesn't match the intelligence.
Esdeath squinted, observing the situation of the stingray in the air, and noticed that everyone revolved around Arin.
Considering the original intentions of the three Rakshasa demons and the three beast warriors...
Could this guy be Yama, the King of Hell who has slaughtered countless people?
They actually managed to unite the forces of the Empire and the Revolutionary Army; they certainly have some skill.
However, this is a good opportunity to catch them all at once.
Esdeath smiled with pleasure, staring intently at Arlin.
Yalin met her gaze, then drew his long sword and pointed it at Esdeath, challenging her to a duel.
"Since that's the case, then I'll play along with you."
Esdeath unleashed a barrage of ice spikes at the manta ray in the air before leaping downwards.
Yalin swung his sword, dissipating all the ice spikes, and then leaped to the ground.
....'氵飼零祁迩尔_俬baI*V..
"You actually dared to come alone, you're surprisingly bold, Yama."
Or are you prepared to sacrifice yourself, giving the revolutionary army and the three demonic devils a chance to escape?
At the summit of the mountains, Esdeath and Alyn faced each other.
Looking at this handsome and arrogant Yama, her sadistic impulses surged.
Trampling, whipping, training to be like a dog...
Various forms of punishment flashed through her mind, causing her body to tremble with excitement.
Having not encountered a worthy opponent for a long time, the restlessness in my heart was hard to suppress.
"Your mind is full of wicked pleasures." Yalin stared coldly at Esdeath. This woman was really awful; she and Linglu were a perfect match.
"You actually knew what I was thinking? You've equipped yourself with the Five Visions Omnipotent?" Esdeath frowned. The characteristics of that Imperial Arm were quite obvious; there was no way she wouldn't have noticed it.
Regardless of their abilities, they will all fall at her feet and become her dogs.
"No need for further words!" Yalin's longsword hummed with longing. "Since you believe in the law of the jungle, then let's see who is stronger."
"If you lose, I will use all the thoughts in your mind on you exactly as they were."
He doesn't have sadistic tendencies, but Esdeath's emanating desire is truly unbearable.
This woman is an absolutely depraved monster; she must be punished.
"Oh, you want to conquer me instead?" Esdeath's expression turned dangerous upon hearing this, and the ground around her was covered with a layer of floating ice.
This Yama King has guts; let's see if he can keep up his stubbornness later.
The blade was drawn in an instant, and an invisible aura spread as Esdeath transformed into a blue streak of light and attacked Arlin.
Yalin's longsword turned crimson, wreathed in layers of flowing flames, and he moved forward at lightning speed, confronting Esdeath head-on.
In the blink of an eye, the two engaged in a fierce battle, with dazzling ice and scorching fire constantly clashing, leaving behind a sky full of afterimages.
The clang of metal against metal echoed through the surrounding mountains as the blades clashed at a speed too fast for the naked eye to see, devouring each other's colors.
The mountain beneath their feet could not withstand the fierce battle between the two sides and shattered completely in just a few seconds.
The two fought fiercely in mid-air. With each strike, Yalin's speed increased and his strength grew more intense. Brilliant flames surrounded his body and erupted in an instant, unleashing a powerful slash at Esdeath.
Esdeath's expression grew increasingly serious and excited during the battle; the power of this Yama had long made her feel a threat to her life.
Even General Budo, another pillar of the Empire, couldn't do that. His Imperial Arm, Thunder God's Wrath [Admirer], though powerful, was nothing more than an excellent target for Esdeath.
Facing Yalin's dazzling and scorching blade, Esdeath raised a solid blue ice in her palm to block it, but it was shattered in an instant. Her rapier was also imbued with a chilling aura as it met Yalin's attack.
Clang!
Esdeath was knocked back hundreds of meters by this strike, shattering the boulder behind her.
Yalin did not pursue, but stared indifferently at Esdeath.
Since they believe in the law of the jungle, they should completely subdue this sadistic queen and let her know who the real power is.
"Hehehe~" A few breaths later, Esdeath flew out from the rubble, dusted herself off, and revealed a fanatical smile. "Interesting, very interesting. It was worth the trip for an opponent like you."
Enma was superior to her in strength, speed, and skill, making Esdeath experience the feeling of being crushed in close combat.
“Your skill is nothing special. Now, do your best to please me,” Yalin replied. In swordsmanship alone, no one could match him.
Even Esdeath is far from being able to match her; her truly powerful ability lies in her ice powers, which, when unleashed to their fullest potential, could influence the entire empire.
The ultimate move, Ice Storm General, is a special technique used in group battles. It first creates a large number of ice cavalry in advance, whose strength and mobility surpass those of ordinary soldiers.
If the energy contained within these cavalry were released all at once, it would be enough to create a massive blizzard, and could even change the climate of the entire empire, making it a veritable human-made natural disaster.
However, Esdeath cannot use this move without preparation.
"This is the first time in all these years that I've been underestimated." Esdeath was silent for a long time, then revealed a devilish smile. "Then let's fight to our hearts' content."
She opened her right hand and slapped it towards the ground. Centered on the battlefield, huge ice pillars appeared on the ground within a radius of several miles, resembling blue mountains that completely enveloped the two of them.
The sky and the earth were all turned into a white expanse, the mountains and rivers were frozen into unmelting ice, and the climate of the continuous mountain ranges instantly changed from summer to winter under her influence.
Thousands upon thousands of ice cones condensed from the air and formed behind Esdeath, aimed at Arlin.
Hundreds of ice cavalry were born in an instant, transforming into a surging torrent that crushed towards Yalin.
Esdeath stood on the ice pillar, looking down at Arlin from above, and then waved slightly.
The sky was filled with ice spikes like arrows heading towards Yalin, while ice pillars on the ground also pierced through him, attempting to turn Yalin into an immortal ice sculpture.
Yalin smiled upon seeing this, thinking that this was more in line with the title of the strongest in the empire.
His body suddenly tensed, his breathing became extremely rhythmic, and violent energy stimulated every part of his body, strengthening him in every way.
Yalin's aura surged dramatically in an instant, even suppressing Esdeath's overwhelming momentum for a moment, transforming into the most terrifying natural disaster.
Endless flames emerged from the longsword, the extreme heat melting away all the surrounding ice, making a dazzling crimson splash on the icy blue earth.
Even Esdeath was drawn to this dazzling scene, and her smile grew even wider.
This man is such a pleasant surprise.
She is a worthy rival to her in every aspect, and is even younger than her, still possessing great potential.
She decided that after defeating Yama, she would keep him forever and tame him into her most loyal servant.
Such a formidable opponent, there may never be another like them in this world. It would be such a waste to kill them now.
As she pondered, she suddenly felt a wave of scorching heat wash over her.
Yalin unleashed a blade of light that burned everything at the ice riders, the blazing light instantly cleaving hundreds of ice riders in half at the waist, the residual heat causing them to melt completely.
As for the countless ice spikes and pillars, a spherical barrier of flames appeared with Yalin as the base, and these ice spikes and pillars were consumed like moths to a flame.
After doing all this, Yalin took the initiative and with a flash of his longsword, cut Esdeath's ice pillar in half, sending her back to the ground.
"You are indeed very strong! Join the Empire, and I can forgive your past transgressions."
Looking at the still calm and composed Yarin, Esdeath took the initiative to extend an invitation, her tone fervent.
She could accept it if the other party killed the Three Beast Warriors.
Because Yalin was strong enough, it was only natural for him to die at Yalin's hands.
"Let me join the Empire?" Yalin was taken aback upon hearing this, staring at Esdeath with a strange look. "So you're going against the Heavenly Gang, huh?"
“Ernest won’t agree.” He shook his head slightly, unmoved by the proposal.
"Do you have a grudge against the minister?" Esdeath frowned; if that were the case, things would be difficult.
She didn't want to jeopardize her partnership with Ernest; Esdeath only wanted unrestrained combat and had no interest in governing the country.
“A blood feud.” Yalin said calmly.
If the ministers knew about Yalin's current situation, they probably wouldn't even dare to sleep and would try every means to eliminate the threat.
“If that’s the case, it’s a real shame.” Esdeath sighed. “I can only completely train you to be my dog, and make you completely abandon your beliefs.”
"That's exactly what I was thinking too. We already have a cat, and if we get a beautiful dog, it will be perfect."
Arlin retaliated in kind, showing Esdeath what humiliation truly meant.
"If you can do it!"
Esdeath leaped high into the air, and the ice ball, hundreds of meters in diameter, was condensed on the ground, leaving a huge shadow that enveloped Arlin.
"It's nothing but a trivial skill." Yalin spread his five fingers on his left hand, then clenched them into a fist and swung it at the ice hockey puck.
The terrifying impact of the hurricane, mixed with flames, swept towards Esdeath, turning the giant ice ball into countless ice crystals.
Seeing that her moves had been countered, Esdeath was not discouraged; instead, a smug smile appeared on her lips.
"Makpatma"
In the gap between the loss of Yalin's old power and the emergence of new power, she used her ultimate technique.
The moment Esdeath uttered her name, the surrounding space and time turned into a deep blue, as if frozen in time.
Even Yalin remained in his original posture, no longer moving.
"Hehe, hahahaha!"
Esdeath smiled broadly; she had ultimately won this battle.
No matter how strong Yalin is, he must submit to her.
During her battle with Yalin, her mastery of ice abilities reached a new level, and her previously vague special technique was now fully formed.
This was something she had never used before, and Yalin was completely caught off guard and unable to do anything about it.
Although it can only be used once a day, it's enough.
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