Chapter 635

A thunderous roar echoed!

This world continuously trembled, as if the apocalypse had arrived. The entire crust was cracking, and clouds of smoke and dust surged skyward, obscuring the sun, moon, and stars. This was the War of Annihilation!

Countless beings perished, their blood staining the earth crimson. Piles of corpses lay like mountains, and as far as the eye could see, there was utter devastation. Above the firmament, two figures clashed fiercely. Every exchange tore through the void and shattered celestial bodies, seemingly intent on breaking this very world apart.

They were the strongest beings in this world, and its sole survivors, having waged war since ancient times, fighting ceaselessly until this very day. One of them, clad in a dark, mysterious robe, had a stern face. He wielded a long spear as black as ink, its tip glinting with a chilling light, exuding an aura of world destruction. The other, dressed in white, possessed a handsome countenance with a runic mark on his brow. He held a blood-colored battle sword, its blade intricately carved with dense runes, emanating a monstrous killing intent.

They were sworn enemies, rivals to the death, having battled since ancient times with neither able to overcome the other. Until today, when the victor would finally be decided!

Bang!

With a loud impact, the white-robed man was sent flying backward, coughing up large mouthfuls of blood. His aura was weak; he had clearly sustained heavy injuries. The dark-robed man seized the advantage, taking a step that instantly brought him before his opponent. He thrust his spear, aiming directly for the white-robed man's brow!

The white-robed man's pupils constricted. He felt the threat of death and tried to evade, but found his body bound by an invisible force, utterly unable to move. As the spear was about to pierce his brow, a fierce glint flashed in the white-robed man's eyes. He let out an unwilling roar, his internal power boiling and burning. Waves of terrifying energy erupted from within him, crashing against the invisible force.

Crack!

The binding force was finally shattered. The white-robed man violently broke free, his body shooting away, narrowly dodging the fatal blow. However, though he avoided the deadly strike, the spear grazed his left arm. Blood immediately spurted, leaving a deep, bone-revealing wound on his arm.

The white-robed man let out a muffled groan, his face pale. Clutching his left arm, he looked at the dark-robed man with eyes full of apprehension. The dark-robed man ignored him, instead gazing coldly at the sky. A beam of light descended from above, landing on a nearby altar, whose runes shimmered with dazzling brilliance.

It was an ancient altar, a hundred zhang tall and entirely black. It was covered with dense, intricate runes, exuding an ancient and weathered aura. Upon the altar lay a blood-red pearl, emanating a rich crimson glow. It pulsed like a beating heart, radiating a destructive aura.

The dark-robed man looked at the blood-red pearl, a glint of greed in his eyes. The reason he had battled the white-robed man was precisely for this pearl. This blood-red pearl, known as the Pearl of Annihilation, was formed from the essence and blood of an unparalleled expert who had perished in ancient times. It contained terrifying power, and if refined, it would be enough to elevate him to a higher realm.

The dark-robed man stepped forward, his body transforming into a streak of light, rushing towards the altar, intent on seizing the Pearl of Annihilation. However, just as he was about to approach the altar, a sudden change occurred!

Rumble!

The void around the altar suddenly collapsed, forming a massive black hole. A terrifying devouring force erupted from within, engulfing the dark-robed man. The dark-robed man's face instantly changed. He tried to break free but found his body tightly entangled by the black hole's devouring force, making escape impossible. Panic flashed in his eyes. He had never imagined such a trap existed in this world! He knew he had fallen into the white-robed man's trap!

The white-robed man, dragging his heavily injured body, staggered to the side of the altar. He looked at the dark-robed man being swallowed by the black hole, his eyes filled with venomous malice and satisfaction. He spoke coldly:

“Xuantian, you never expected this, did you? This Pearl of Annihilation was never meant for you, but for me. You were merely a tool to draw it out!”

“You were willing to perish with this world just to obtain the Pearl of Annihilation. What a pity, all your efforts will be in vain, ultimately only benefiting me!”

“Hahahaha…”

The white-robed man burst into maniacal laughter, his mirth filled with triumph and mockery. Hearing his words, the dark-robed man instantly understood. His eyes blazed with fury and indignation. He wanted to curse aloud but found his body so tightly bound by the devouring force that he couldn't speak. He could only watch helplessly as the white-robed man refined the Pearl of Annihilation. His heart swelled with despair and resentment. He had never imagined he would fall into the white-robed man's hands!

Ignoring the dark-robed man’s despair, the white-robed man extended his hand, grasped the Pearl of Annihilation, and then embedded it into his brow. Instantly, waves of terrifying power erupted from the pearl, merging into his body, and his aura began to surge dramatically.

Boom!

The white-robed man’s body trembled as a terrifying force burst forth from him, soaring skyward and engulfing the entire world. His aura grew even stronger, even more terrifying! He had succeeded! He had refined the Pearl of Annihilation, becoming the strongest being in this world. He felt an explosive power surge within him, as if he could shatter this world with a single punch!

He looked at the dark-robed man, still being consumed by the black hole, a hint of triumph and mockery in his eyes. He spoke coldly:

“Xuantian, everything about you will belong to me—your power, your life, all of it will become my sustenance!”

“I will make you watch as I become the ruler of this world, as I take control of everything!”

“Hahaha!”

The white-robed man burst into maniacal laughter, his triumphant and arrogant cackles echoing throughout the world. However, just as he revelled in his triumph, a sudden change occurred!

Rumble!

Suddenly, a terrifying power erupted from within the dark-robed man, who was still being devoured by the black hole. This power shattered the black hole's restraints, tearing it apart. Then, the dark-robed man burst out! His face was contorted with rage, his eyes burning with monstrous fury and killing intent. He looked at the white-robed man and gritted his teeth, saying:

“Bai Qi, did you truly believe this would kill me? You are too naive!”

“Did you think I had no hidden cards?!”

“Today, I will show you what true despair is!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the dark-robed man's body swelled rapidly. Waves of terrifying power erupted from within him, his skin cracking and bleeding profusely. Yet, he seemed oblivious to the pain, continuing to expand until he transformed into a towering giant! He had transformed into an ancient giant!

He roared, his colossal body soaring skyward and charging directly at the white-robed man. He unleashed a punch that made the void tremble and the air explode, as if it would tear this world apart!

The white-robed man's face instantly paled. He never expected the dark-robed man to possess such a hidden trump card. He felt the threat of death and tried to evade, but found himself locked in place by an invisible force, utterly unable to escape! He could only watch helplessly as the colossal fist hurtled towards him, his eyes filled with despair and indignation. He was unwilling, unwilling to fall like this!

He had just refined the Pearl of Annihilation and become the strongest being in this world. He hadn't yet savored supreme power, hadn't taken control of this realm, hadn't trampled the dark-robed man underfoot, hadn't claimed everything belonging to the dark-robed man, hadn't done anything at all, yet he was about to perish—he was utterly unwilling!

However, the colossal fist gave him no chance, striking him directly!

Boom!

With a thunderous crash, the white-robed man's body violently trembled, then exploded into a mist of blood, dissipating into the world. Not even bone fragments remained! Thus, a powerful expert fell!

The dark-robed man retracted his fist, panting heavily. His body also shrunk back to its normal size, but he seemed utterly drained, swaying precariously, his face pale. Although he had killed the white-robed man, he had paid a heavy price. His internal power was almost exhausted, and more than half of his life force had drained away. If he hadn't transformed into an ancient giant, he would likely have died long ago.

He looked at the spot where the white-robed man had fallen. There, the Pearl of Annihilation hovered gently, emitting a faint crimson glow. The dark-robed man reached out, intending to grasp the Pearl of Annihilation. However, just as he was about to touch it, a sudden change occurred!

Rumble!

The world trembled once more as cracks spread everywhere, seeming as if the entire realm was about to collapse. The dark-robed man’s face changed drastically. He knew this world was ending. He had used all his strength to finally kill the white-robed man, but he never expected that this world would collapse along with him.

He looked at the Pearl of Annihilation, a hint of unwillingness in his eyes. He had gone through countless hardships to obtain it, only to find he wouldn't have the chance to refine it. He didn't want to die; he wanted to live, to refine the Pearl of Annihilation, to break through to a higher realm, to become the ruler of this world!

However, the world's collapse accelerated, and countless spatial fragments whirled around him, engulfing him. He felt as though his body was being torn apart, and intense pain radiated from all over. He knew he wouldn't survive. He closed his eyes, a bitter smile on his face. He was unwilling, truly unwilling!

He still had so much left undone, so many wishes unfulfilled. He hadn't yet become the ruler of this world, hadn't fully assimilated the Pearl of Annihilation, hadn't achieved his ultimate ambition. He hadn't done anything at all, yet he was about to perish—he was utterly unwilling!

“No, this is absolutely not the outcome I desire! I must not die here!”

“I must live!”

Rumble!

The world utterly collapsed. The dark-robed man was submerged by countless spatial fragments; his body was torn apart, flesh and blood flying everywhere. His consciousness gradually blurred. He didn't know if he was dead, only that he couldn't die here! Clinging to his last shred of consciousness, he stretched out his hand, seized the Pearl of Annihilation, and then embedded it into his brow. Instantly, waves of terrifying power erupted from the pearl, merging into his body. His aura began to surge dramatically, and his body rapidly healed.