Golden light poured down like a waterfall, engulfing everything in its path.
The ground shook violently.
On the city wall, Yanfeng Gongzheng stood in stunned silence, his face pale as he stared at the horrifying scene before him.
The spear lodged in his abdomen, which he had struggled to pull out for half the day, was shaken loose amidst the tremors.
"Hohoho! Strong man, you're the only one worthy of being my partner, Hippolyte!"
Amid the bombardment of golden radiance, Hippolyte's rough laughter rang out.
That laugh ought to belong to a man.
Yet somehow, when uttered by Hippolyte, it didn't repel. Instead, it radiated a raw, primal allure.
And then, amidst the barrage, Hippolyte moved!
She danced across the ground with a nimble stride.
Golden beams of light, faster than bullets, grazed past her.
She evaded the entire onslaught!