Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Annihilation Blood Nail—A Fatal Blow!

Sensing the abnormality in the space around them, Dean Bruce and Borus Kendra both instinctively looked up at the same moment, exchanging surprised glances.

As their eyes met, they both quickly realized the same thing—someone else was at play, manipulating the situation from the shadows!

But before they could even scan their surroundings, that strange energy had already enveloped them, locking them in place, rendering them immobile.

Hum—

A sudden feeling of weightlessness washed over Dean Bruce. His vision went completely dark, making him tense with apprehension. His eyes were wide open, yet he couldn't see a thing. Whoever was behind this was frighteningly powerful.

He had no idea how long he remained in that darkness, but finally, a faint light began piercing through, like a painting slowly unfurling before his eyes.

Even though Dean Bruce was paralyzed, unable to move even his eyes, he could still take in the scene unfolding before him.

He was no longer in the mineral-filled cave. Instead, he found himself bathed in brilliant moonlight, with no ground or walls in sight, as if suspended in an infinite, starry sky.

Not only was Borus Kendra there, but so were all the researchers, Lina Jones, and the rest of the group. They had all been transported into this mysterious space.

Hum—

A silver-white radiance coalesced into a glowing full moon, and as an ancient figure emerged from the light, the sensation of Primary Space Stasis finally faded.

As the restraints vanished, Dean Bruce immediately stepped back, shouting, "Everyone, regroup around me!"

At his command, the others quickly snapped back to their senses. Borus Kendra was no exception, swiftly gathering his researchers.

In moments, two opposing forces stood facing each other, and at the center was the figure of Ebner Mondo.

Turning to Borus Kendra, Ebner Mondo spoke in a voice cold and sinister, as if it had crawled out of the depths of hell, dripping with hatred. "Outsiders... Thousands of my people have died at your hands. Today, you will pay with your blood."

"One of the relic's natives?"

Borus Kendra narrowed his eyes, scanning the strange surroundings before speaking softly, "It seems I underestimated you. I didn't expect you to have such power. Had I known, I would've wiped you out completely back then."

"Unfortunately," Ebner Mondo spat, his voice thick with fury, "there's no such thing as a second chance!"

"Regret?" Borus Kendra chuckled, baring his teeth in a cruel grin. "Why would I regret it? If I didn't finish the job then, I can just do it now."

"You—an old, broken-down fool—dare to act arrogantly in front of me?"

"Blazing Blood Blade! Go!" With a casual wave of his hand, Borus Kendra summoned a blood-red flame, which instantly transformed into the shape of a blade and shot toward Ebner Mondo with blinding speed.

When the Blazing Blood Blade slashed through Ebner Mondo's body, it passed through as if slicing through water, leaving him completely unharmed.

This sight finally caused Borus Kendra's expression to grow serious.

Ebner Mondo, however, smiled oddly and said coldly, "You fool. Did you really think I'd come before you without any preparation, knowing full well I'm no match for you?"

"Want to kill me? Too late! There's no such thing as regret in this world! You're going to die, and there's nothing you can do about it!"

"Oh Moon God, I have already offered my soul to you. Please manifest your divine power!"

"Y-you're going back on your word?"

One of the survivors, gripped by fear, shouted in disbelief. "Without us, how could you have gotten rid of them?"

Hearing this, Dean Bruce, Alita Miller, and the others shook their heads, smiling bitterly. They couldn't believe someone could be so naive.

Trying to reason with the one about to kill them?

Or perhaps that person had been so overwhelmed by fear that they'd lost all sense of logic.

"True enough! But you are outsiders, too!"

Ebner Mondo sneered. "If I let you leave, you'll surely spread word of this place, and soon enough, we'll be back to living in constant fear!"

He paused, shaking his head. "I'm not heartless, nor do I take pleasure in breaking my word. If that were the case, I wouldn't be explaining myself. But to protect this relic, to ensure the Black Dragon cannot be unsealed, you all must die."

"Blame yourselves for coming here."

As soon as those words left his lips, Ebner Mondo's mouth began to move in a quiet chant. Sensing the danger, Dean Bruce didn't hesitate. He flung the Annihilation Blood Nail he had prepared earlier, sending it hurtling toward Ebner Mondo at blinding speed.

Ebner Mondo paused, his chanting abruptly cut off. He sneered, "You couldn't even take down that guy, and yet you think you can hurt me? Let me make this clear—so long as we are in this realm, I am invincible!"

Hearing this, everyone's breath hitched, their hearts sinking into despair.

It wasn't that they doubted Dean Bruce, but Borus Kendra's fate was still fresh in their minds—what hope did they have against someone even stronger?

"Still not giving up? Fine, I'll show you the futility of your efforts!"

With a twisted grin, Ebner Mondo stood motionless, not even attempting to dodge.

Thunk—

But as the Annihilation Blood Nail pierced straight through his body, that smug smile vanished without a trace. His pupils dilated, locking onto Dean Bruce in disbelief as the life slowly drained from his face.

The onlookers, still tense and unsure, could only gulp nervously, unsure of what to make of the scene unfolding before them.

It wasn't until the light faded completely from Ebner Mondo's eyes, and his body slumped forward, floating lifelessly in the vast, endless void, that someone dared to whisper, "Is... is Ebner really dead?"

"Lord Dean! Did you truly kill Village Chief Ebner?"

"Pah! Village Chief? At a time like this, you're still calling that old scoundrel by his title? He was a monster! Good riddance!"

"Lord Dean, you're incredible!"

As they watched Ebner Mondo's lifeless form drift through the strange space, unmoving, the group finally accepted that he was dead. Cheers for Dean Bruce erupted, filling the air with relieved shouts.

Lina Jones, Alita Miller, and the others let out deep sighs of relief.

They couldn't deny that since entering the Sealed Temple, one battle after another had taken a toll on their spirits. Now that it was finally over, exhaustion washed over them, making it hard to even think about moving.

But just as they were starting to relax, Carol Lane's voice broke the silence, reigniting their anxiety. "Ebner Mondo is dead... so why are we still trapped in this strange space?"