บท 956: Collapse

As the smoke dispersed, Ice Death's released energy lingered in the air. He turned his gaze, his eyes brimming with murderous intent, down at his hand, which clutched a piece of frozen flesh. Slowly, he parted his lips, his voice frigid with certainty. "As I thought... You're going to make a move."

"Hehe," Hoei chuckled ruefully, his left hand pressed against the deep wound in his stomach, blood seeping from it relentlessly.

The recent clash had taken its toll on him. He hadn't anticipated Ice Death's rapid response and subsequent attack.

Swoosh!! Swoosh!!

Thousand Earth, Poisonous Vine, and Spatial Whisperer encircled him, each emanating an aura on the brink of eruption.

"You're going to die. You should've realized this was inevitable," Ice Death declared icily.

"What can I do? I can't escape this place," Hoei remarked with a smile, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.