Chapter 425 Si Wu, Kill Him - Socially Anxious Witch in the Apocalypse

With one strike, the Winged Heavenly Demon God made the grand island tremble violently, teetering on the brink of collapse. "Truly worthy of being a god, discovering the key to breaking the formation so quickly," remarked Si Wu, glancing at the Winged Heavenly Demon God with admiration. The state of destruction that the Abyss had been in for many years was due to the main god's resistance and self-detonation. This Winged Heavenly Demon God must be killed. According to the original plan, he intended to take down a few more before going after a powerhouse like the Winged Heavenly Demon God. But time waits for no one. "Winged Heavenly Demon God, I pronounce you guilty!" Si Wu appeared, clutching a black codex, and proclaimed from the sky. In an instant, boundless darkness of crime surged toward Si Wu, directly trapping the Winged Heavenly Demon God within it. The Winged Heavenly Demon God struggled fiercely, yet it was as if he were mired in a swamp, unable to break free. "It's you?!" The Yin Soul Demon God and several other evil gods took notice of the emaciated Si Wu and launched an attack together. Given the current state of the Winged Heavenly Demon God, it seemed unlikely he could escape his confines in a short time. If they didn't intervene, the Winged Heavenly God might perish, and they would be next. Boom! Boom! Boom! An intense battle erupted on the grand island. The fierce combat sent tremors throughout the entire Abyss. Coupled with Su Miao's prior destruction of a part of the Abyss, it became even more unstable. The Abyss's weaknesses allowed Su Miao to glimpse inside through the complex laws. She saw the thin-skinned, bony Si Wu and the struggling Yin Soul Demon God among other gods. Su Miao watched in silence, with no intention of helping anyone. These demon gods and evil gods were previously hostile to her; it would be best for them to perish within the Abyss. If any survived and managed to escape, she would deal the final blow. As for the emaciated Si Wu, the powers he wielded confirmed his identity to Su Miao. Si Wu, with his mastery of six powers, was indeed formidable. Although, the duration of the battle was somewhat extended. "You conspirator, I won't let you have your way, even if it kills me!" The Winged Heavenly Demon God, known for his fiery temper, seeing the increasing danger, chose to self-destruct. Boom! A cataclysmic explosion swept in all directions. Si Wu was focused on dealing with the Yin Soul Demon God and several other evil gods, unable to split his attention. In an instant, the sins used to bind the Winged Heavenly Demon God dissipated. Si Wu, subjected to the combined attacks of numerous evil gods, failed to maintain the balance of the Abyss, causing the grand island to shatter explosively. The shattering of the grand island equated to the collapse of the Abyss's core, leading to the total disintegration of the Abyss. In the past, this collapse might not have mattered. However, this time, Su Miao had already damaged a section of the Abyss during her battle. To keep this fracture stable, Si Wu had expended considerable power. Now, faced with an adversary willing to self-destruct at peak condition, maintaining balance became impossible. Under normal circumstances, self-destruction only occurred at the brink of severe injury, when weakened to the limit. Such self-destructs have limited power and are easily defensible, but the Winged Heavenly Demon God's self-detonation was executed at peak strength... Damn it! In that moment, many demon lords and evil gods within the Abyss were torn apart, with only a few managing to escape in the ensuing chaos. Unfortunately, some ended up fleeing in Su Miao's direction. Worse still, they bore evident malice towards Su Miao before entering the Abyss. Su Miao gracefully waved her Starlight Staff, binding the six fleeing demon lords and evil gods, and then unleashed a devastating burst of starlight upon them. The six demon lords and evil gods were annihilated on the spot without a single struggle. Only three divinity fragments remained. As for the cores of the demon lords, they were completely shattered... Su Miao prided herself on her precise control of power, but to her surprise, she had still exceeded her intentions. With a flourish of her Starlight Staff, Su Miao collected the three divinity fragments. Upon closer inspection, the fragments were riddled with cracks, appearing on the cusp of breaking apart. Su Miao blinked, realizing she needed to learn how to control her power more precisely. ... The Abyss was collapsing. Si Wu felt a chill creeping up his spine, nearly driving him mad. He was filled with unprecedented fury. All the demon lords and evil gods tricked into the Abyss were his sustenance. Once they perished, their energies would transform into the purest power for his main body to absorb. Now, in the midst of absorbing and digesting, who could have anticipated the Abyss's collapse? He had no grasp of how much power he would lose in one fell swoop. "You all deserve to die!" Si Wu was beyond furious. The loss was so great, it was unbearable. He dared not provoke the sorceress Su Miao outside, but these gods, surely he could kill them! Boom! Boom! Boom! Nothing! Si Wu unleashed his powers. In an instant, his body shifted between reality and nothingness, directly invading an evil god, manipulating the god's body to counterattack the Yin Soul Demon God. Under the onslaught of multiple rules, the controlled evil god was blasted apart. After repeatedly ambushing numerous evil gods, Si Wu poured the sins into the body of the Yin Soul Demon God. The Yin Soul Demon God anticipated Si Wu's physical invasion. Yet, when Si Wu truly attacked him, the lethal move was entirely unexpected. His prepared defenses proved utterly ineffectual, plunging him into extreme peril. "You, you, you..." The Yin Soul Demon God managed a few words. The next moment, he was shattered and devoured by Si Wu. Compared to other demon gods and evil gods, Si Wu especially relished consuming the likes of the Yin Soul Demon God. After all, they were boneless to consume. However, now was not the time for savoring flavors. Observing the Abyss's impending collapse, Si Wu ascended high, operating his six powers completely, absorbing the dissipated divine energy swiftly. As more energy poured into his frame, Si Wu's skin and bones began to fill out. It was as though a mechanical skeleton gained flesh and blood, gradually resembling a human. Even after devouring a massive amount of energy, Si Wu's complexion remained as pale as death, signifying his hunger for more. Upon careful consideration, Si Wu decided to consume all the gathered divinity fragments, popping one after another like candies. Immediately, Si Wu's aura surged again, his complexion greatly improved. Initially, he thought of saving these fragments for later. But with the sorceress Su Miao watching from outside, he had to emerge in peak condition. Boom! With the Abyss completely collapsing, Si Wu emerged from the ruins. Si Wu cast a glance at Su Miao atop the peak, feeling inexplicably aggrieved. These ants, which he could once crush at will, who would imagine that they would one day grow so powerful, formidable enough to instill fear in him. Years of managing the Abyss had yielded great harvests each time it opened, particularly this occasion. But Su Miao had broken the Abyss. It was like a fisherman's net filled with numerous fish suddenly tearing apart, half of the catch shattered and swept away by the water. "Su Miao, it's been a long time," Si Wu said. "Meeting you in the inner world, I must say I'm quite lucky." Su Miao looked at Si Wu, waiting for him to continue. She observed the malice emanating from Si Wu. For now, the malice within Si Wu was faint. "Firstly, I must thank you, without you, I wouldn't have been able to regenerate so quickly, nor could I have reaped such rewards," Si Wu admitted, referring to the main gods previously slain. Although a lot of energy from dead demon lords and evil gods dissipated due to the collapse of the Abyss, the divinity fragments of a few main gods remained a tangible reward. Regrettably, the Winged Heavenly Demon God was ruthless, prioritizing self-detonation with his divinity. This left no chance for resurrection. However, if the Winged Heavenly Demon God hadn’t done that, the destructive force wouldn’t have been as terrifying. "I trust you've realized, the Twelve Divisions organization is merely my tool, and for your sake, I won't pursue the remaining members," Si Wu stated calmly. Su Miao blinked, simply watching Si Wu, still silent. She was waiting for Si Wu to finish speaking. It was a matter of courtesy. Si Wu continued, "Su Miao, with your strength, I believe there's a place most fitting for you." Su Miao blinked, a spark of curiosity igniting in her. Without beating around the bush, Si Wu declared, "The Astral Sea." ... As those words fell, all gods in the vicinity who hadn't yet retreated turned their attention to him. The Astral Sea, a legend within the gods' understanding, was known to only a rare few with the truth behind it. "He knows of the Astral Sea?" "Judging by his power, it's at the level of a main god, yet capable of instantly defeating other main gods. I had suspected his background earlier and hadn’t expected it to be linked to the Astral Sea." "It's true, only one originating from the Astral Sea could possess such terrifying strength." "I'm surprised the sorceress isn't from the Astral Sea." "What is the Astral Sea?" "Best not to learn what you shouldn't know, it will only bring misfortune." The gods were in various states of shock and curiosity, eager to uncover more. Seeing Su Miao's lack of reaction, Si Wu continued, "The Astral Sea is the mythical realm of immortal gods, teeming with main gods, supreme gods everywhere, and rulers abound." "Only in the Astral Sea can you witness even more and aspire to unimaginable heights." "Moreover, did you know, Su Miao?" "The gods, if not within the Astral Sea, save for a few ancient ones, generally can't escape the fate of falling. But within the Astral Sea, you can evade this destiny." "…" Could such a place exist? Su Miao was somewhat puzzled. If such a wonderful place existed, why were so many evil gods gathered in the inner world? Could it be that the Astral Sea doesn’t welcome evil gods? Si Wu asked, "Are you interested in joining me to the Astral Sea?" Su Miao replied, "Were you cast out from the Astral Sea?" "…" Si Wu was momentarily at a loss for words. Some people are just too clever for their own good, and he detested clever people. Si Wu chuckled self-mockingly, "Indeed, I have enemies in the Astral Sea, but they are inconsequential. My revival this time is part of my plan for revenge." "My invitation to you is not to utilize you, but a simple invitation. To enter the Astral Sea, one must possess formal procedures; otherwise, one risks divine punishment along the way, leading to instant obliteration." "Thus, having a guide would be much more convenient." "…" Si Wu knew Su Miao's character all too well. He truly had no intention of collaboration, but if Su Miao entered the Astral Sea, she would undoubtedly cause major turmoil. At that time, those enemies would be fortunate not to encounter Su Miao, for if they did, it would be their misfortune. As for any calamity Su Miao might cause in the Astral Sea—whether she lived or died—it was none of his concern. After all, he would only serve as a guide. Si Wu asked, "Su Miao, what do you think?" Su Miao inquired, "Are you done speaking?" Si Wu hesitated momentarily, then added, "I’m done…oh, one more thing." His expression shifted slightly, "I don't know how Si Shu managed to take the Sky Authority, but as far as I know, it should now be with your little follower, Lin Jiujiu." "Generally, the way to take powers is to kill the other party; otherwise, the power cannot be taken." "Su Miao, I think you understand my meaning." Su Miao stated, "I stripped it and gave it to Si Shu. Lin is fine." Si Wu fell silent. Intuition told him he was in a dangerous situation now. “Su Miao, there’s a certain treasure in the Astral Sea…” "…" "To be honest, traveling to the Astral Sea will be extremely perilous. Having just revived, my power is a mere fraction of its full strength. I hope to team up with you." "I can guide you, lead you into the Astral Sea, and meanwhile I can return successfully. It's a win-win." "…" Si Wu concluded. However, Su Miao's silence was his only response. Minutes later, Su Miao said, "I don't need it." Si Wu asked, "Despite us being from the same place, you'd still kill me?" Su Miao replied, "Before entering the Abyss, you watched me with impure eyes; after entering, you kept glancing at me, betraying your insecurity, and signaling your intention to kill me; telling me about the Astral Sea to pique my curiosity was another sign of your intent to kill me." All her judgments were based on the malice she sensed from Si Wu. This assessment could be wrong, but the chances of that were slim. When Si Wu mentioned the Astral Sea, his malice intensified. Besides, Si Wu had already confessed. In the Astral Sea, he had enemies and was cast out. When Si Wu proposed guiding her into the Astral Sea, should those enemies see them, would they not target her? In such a scenario, Su Miao feared she wouldn't even be worth considering as a tool, merely cannon fodder. "…" Silence enveloped Si Wu. What kind of mentality was this? He fought the urge to roar in frustration—his dignity wouldn't permit it. Hailing from the Astral Sea, he wouldn’t allow himself to be compared to some unenlightened fools from the backwaters of this universe. Initially, he thought he could regard the sorceress Su Miao with some esteem, but she turned out to be another fool among many. Damn, I’ve been played! His heart tightened. He looked towards the void, where a mischievous evil god made a face at Si Wu before vanishing into a spatial rift. Su Miao slowly raised her Starlight Staff and politely inquired again, "Are you finished?" Si Wu's expression turned sharp, "Su Miao, I offered you a monumental opportunity, yet you wish to kill me?" He acted instantly, turning his body into nothingness and fleeing into the distance. "Su Miao, others may not know your origin, but I do, hahaha." Boom! A burst of starlight exploded. The starlight shattered the void, triggering a massive explosion, plunging heaven and earth into chaos. Su Miao held her Starlight Staff, frowning slightly. As expected of Si Wu—after a lengthy spiel, he made a swift getaway. However, what Si Wu was unaware of was that after Su Miao’s attack, his malice towards her intensified. Su Miao blinked, taking a step forward to pursue him swiftly. Si Wu, from the Astral Sea, was far too dangerous. (End of this chapter.)