Chapter 1232 - 1232: Even Without Wings, I Can Still Fly

Dark Matter is an uncertain existence, its transformation is not humanoid.

But precisely because of this, after performing this transformation, the Hero can completely reshape an Ether humanoid to fight.

Since that's the case, naturally there's no need for a Mermaid Incarnation to challenge the Corrupted Phoenix.

The primordial Dark Matter is also a Great Demon level transcendent species, coupled with its attributes that counter the Corrupted Phoenix, and the enormous Magic Power provided by the Ancient Hero...

There's not even a need for the Sergeant to sacrifice himself to gain time, in the previous deduction where the Hero fought with all her might but still lost with regret, this time she felt almost no pressure and easily defeated her other self.

Feeling that almost overflowing resentment and shame within her other self, the curve at the Hero's lips couldn't be pressed down for a moment.

How should I put it, she wasn't intentionally bullying anyone after all, theoretically, all her malice should have been divided to her other self.

But just like different problems require different solutions, sometimes the interaction between people is the same.

Even if one's nature is kind, it doesn't mean one should always adopt an attitude of tolerance or concession towards everyone, that would never be the correct answer.

And towards her other self, her current attitude is clearly quite appropriate.

"The fire spark of destruction? The beginning of the ultimate end?"

She chuckled lightly, stroking the sharp black Phoenix Feather akin to a blade, fist armor and feather wings scratched out a few sparks.

"Why so quiet all of a sudden? This isn't like you?"

"...Hmph." The Corrupted Phoenix's eye opened a slit, "You can only show off using your dad's cheating power this time.

"There's no rule stating it's a best of three."

"I haven't even counted the Swordsman version of myself. I'd win in a best of five too?" reminded the Hero.

"That guy's bones have turned to dust, and you still have the nerve to count him in?" The scarlet Phoenix Eyes flipped upward, "Besides, he couldn't even prevent his world from destruction either."

"Let's not talk about whether his world was truly destroyed... I was hesitant to interrupt facing the Four Wings earlier, but you counting the destruction of other worlds to yourself, isn't that wrong too?" The Hero wondered.

"Don't concern yourself with that." The Corrupted Phoenix said assertively.

"Anyway, if it weren't for me starting, those useless ones wouldn't have achieved anything."

Though she disagreed, engaging in a debate here would only be endless.

The Hero shook her head helplessly, disbanding the transformation.

The Dark Matter Elves surrounding the girl gathered, transforming into a small candy-like sphere, then the Hero opened her mouth and closed her eyes, swallowing it.

As she swallowed, the girl's fair throat rolled slightly.

When she opened her eyes again, those black eyes as if a dark universe, had restored to the familiar emerald green.

"Junior." The Ancient Hero's voice gently sounded in her heart.

"Are you really going to do this?"

Although what seemed like a playful exchange between the Hero and the Corrupted Phoenix occurred just now, in reality, it was only her inner theatre.

From an observer's point of view, what truly happened was after the Hero beat the Corrupted Phoenix to the last breath, she approached to test if the opponent still had the ability to resist, then disbanded the transformation.

Even now with the Corrupted Phoenix on the verge of death, this action is still highly risky.

"Yes. To completely end it, I must do it this way."

The Hero said firmly.

Not only to seize its life as a Hero, but also to devour its soul as a Beast Spirit Mage, completely annihilating its existence.

For a Beast Spirit Mage to absorb a Magic Creature, transforming it into their own incarnation, they not only need to personally inflict most damage but also deliver the final blow with their true body.

Under normal circumstances, existences with vastly differing ranks cannot be absorbed, but now she possesses the blessing of the Ancient Hero, coupled with the Corrupted Phoenix having just escaped and being extremely weak, this makes the attempt possible.

More importantly, even without using the transformation, as long as she is in the dark, the primordial night will surely protect her from harm.

Therefore, after responding, the Hero no longer hesitated, her fingers suddenly clenched, and stabbed out with piercing hand.

Within the slightly narrowed Phoenix Eyes, reflected the rapidly approaching end, yet the Corrupted Phoenix did not give any response.

What the Corrupted Phoenix pursued was the ultimate destruction.

To burn out all things in the universe and drag everything into the final burning.

But at that time, even its own radiance will also extinguish.

After all, its goal is not to keep shining and burning, but to ultimate destruction.

So, when all things return to silence, isn't the ultimate darkness that remains, just her before our eyes?

Even if the universe enters a state of entropy, dark matter will still eternally exist, even be called the universe itself.

That is to say, even if the Corrupted Phoenix truly incinerates the world, ultimately it would be a wedding garment for primal darkness.

Nonetheless, she still decided to deny the destruction she triggered...

Since this is the case, since you will eventually become me...

Then just admit this defeat.

At the moment when the penetrating hand touched itself, it sighed softly and closed its eyes.

——However, the curse must still be cast.

The next moment, the girl's palm penetrated through the head of the Great Demon.

Immediately, both the instincts of the Beast Spirit Mage and the Hero began to operate simultaneously, not only absorbing the remaining life force as experience but also crushing the soul, transforming it into information, and integrating it into their abyss.

Then, the Corrupted Phoenix's remaining body exploded instantly, and tumultuous black flames soared into the sky.

Along with the soaring flames, the sharp cry of a phoenix echoed in the night sky. The cry was not tragic, seemingly carrying a trace of mischievous laughter as if a prank was successful.

This is not a counterattack, but at the moment of death, it released all resistance, actively and even fiercely infused all its remnants into the girl's body.

Having received the Great Demon's active acknowledgment, both the absorption of experience and the fusion of the beast spirit reached the peak of efficiency at this moment.

The girl's body and soul almost simultaneously began to transform, and her consciousness immediately submerged under the impact, instinctively falling into slumber.

"Damn—"

The Ancient Hero exclaimed, but in this situation, as a remnant soul she ultimately was an external entity, if she continued to forcibly possess the Hero's body, she would only become a burden during her transformation, possibly disrupting her own magic power and causing unforeseen harm.

Helplessly, she could only be forced to eject from the Hero's body, following the repulsion of the continually strengthening magic power.

After the surge of black flames erupted and then subsided, a huge black egg formed, completely enveloping the Hero.

When the Gleaming Scale Serpent, Sergeant, White Snake, and Cruising bishop noticed the anomaly and hurried over, they only saw the semi-transparent spiritual body with pink hair floating outside the black fiery egg, anxiously observing the changes within.

These strong ones, considered among the best in the Kingdom and even the continent, faced this sudden anomaly after victory, and for a moment, had no other recourse but to watch from the side.

The night curtain formed by magic gradually dissipated, the sunset descended, and the stars once again adorned the night sky.

Then the stars shifted, and finally, the glow of dawn brightened the horizon.

Under the sunlight, the black flames melted away like snow.

Everyone held their breath unconsciously, and with their tense observations, the black egg soon completely dissipated.

But remaining in place was not that familiar petite girl, but an approximately human head-sized, fluffy feathered — Black Phoenix.

"...It ended up like this — huh?"

The Ancient Hero gave a wry smile, but before she could finish her words, she saw the round Black Phoenix suddenly shake its feathers entirely, its claws lightly scraping the ground, seeming rather uncomfortable, shaking its head and swaying.

"What happened to Lady Saintess?" the Cruising bishop looked around, puzzled.

Although the battle had ended, this battlefield remained devastating, the ground covered with charred marks and still not completely cooled lava residues, the air still heavy with surplus magic power that made one feel uncomfortable.

"There's no sign of depravity, instead it's very pure..." White Snake cautiously lowered its head, carefully examining the black fluff even smaller than one of its scales.

"Yes, the nature of the magic power doesn't feel evil either." The Sergeant thoughtfully nodded, "Rather, she seems to dislike the environment here?"

"...The Empress seems to feel she got dust on her?" Gleaming Scale Serpent seriously proposed its own speculation.

Under the observation of several people, the Black Phoenix suddenly raised its head and glanced at them.

In those ruby-like Phoenix Eyes, a clear trace of disdain emerged.

In the next moment, accompanied by an explosive sound, the heat waves swept out.

Without even the action of spreading its wings, the fluff transformed into a fire meteor, rushing straight to the sky.

Everyone hadn't even had time to change their expressions, as the Black Phoenix had already, at an astonishing speed beyond eyesight, traversed the dawn horizon, disappearing into the distance of dawn.