His first strike is guaranteed to 'hit', 'inflict damage', 'penetrate all defenses', 'invincible penetration', 'ignore stasis', 'ignore Spirit Realm Walk' among 209 other special effects.

Moreover, this is not something that can be avoided through skill.

Because this ability comes directly from an old acquaintance he has never met—the [Primeval Heavenly Sovereign] Sorao.

After defeating him once, the Imperial Monarch took a piece of skin fragment from him, and this fragment with divinity and divine blood was eventually bestowed to the Executioner of the Void, enabling him to eliminate any enemy unfavorable to the nihilistic grand narrative.

No one can escape.

Hamarjalay's first strike is a guaranteed hit.

Either your body is tough enough to withstand it directly, or don't let him strike at all.

Therefore, Li Aozi, at the risk of exposing his 'Dragon Bloodline' with Redd's power, must try his best to push back the Void Gate.

But... that's also impossible.

Swish!

The blade landed on the ground, Li Aozi gasped, his chest heaving violently.

Facing the gate of the void, even when he unleashed all his strength, he couldn't cause any damage.

This thing is made using the same material as Pathway structures.

"If I were the [Meteor Fall Master] now, I could crush it directly with [Strong Force]!"

Li Aozi gritted his teeth, this thought flashed through his mind, he shook his head, the holy light and fierce flames on him gradually faded.

Saying anything now is useless, his growth speed is already very exaggerated, but against such an enemy, there's really no way to deal with it at this stage.

"Is there any other way? The items from the [Mall], potions, medicines, ugh—none of them are of use."

Even if he wants to retreat now, it's too late, with the Executioner's tracking ability and level superiority, they'd just enjoy chasing him down even more.

If he can't break through, the only option is to gather strength and face the enemy head-on.

"To this point..."

Li Aozi sighed, opened his face armor, and began to gulp down potions desperately.

[Fury of the Wind]—99% Physical Damage Reduction

[Silverfang Shark's Heart]—Guaranteed Success on Next Check

[Elemental Shaman's Blessing]—Recovers up to 70% of maximum Health Points within 40 seconds after suffering elemental attacks.

[Water of Miracles]—

"Wait, what's this? Never seen it before."

Li Aozi glanced at the purchase information in the [Mall]:

[Name]: Water of Miracles (10ml)

[Category]: Consumables/Paid Exclusive

[Effect]: A bottle of liquid filled with brilliant colors, said to be from the High Court Society from ten million years ago, capable of making all 'low probability' events directly head towards possibility.

Duration: 30 seconds.

[Price]: 0 Point Tickets

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Zero point tickets?

Boom!

Before Li Aozi could ponder the meaning, the Void Gate suddenly vibrated, slowly opening outward.

Li Aozi didn't have time to think, immediately chose to purchase it.

"I rarely see someone so eager to face death."

A young voice, as if belonging to a high schooler, sounded leisurely.

Thump.

Heavy boots stood on the earth corroded by the void, the young man looked up; he wore a tattered old robe, ragged all over, his face still youthful amidst the messy hair.

He looked at Li Aozi, who raised his head, gulped down an unknown glowing liquid, then wiped his mouth and lowered his head.

The platinum dragon eyes met with his dull yellow eyes.

Just one look, and Li Aozi's hair stood on end, a terrifying hierarchical pressure almost crushed him, his left leg trembled uncontrollably, if not for his strong will, he'd be on his knees.

He gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and faced his opponent directly.

"Not bad, you're the second Abyssal Person to face me without kneeling."

This courage surprised the latter, who spoke slowly:

"The last guy who didn't kneel got a new nickname—Philosopher King. You should feel honored."

"So, should I thank you?"

Li Aozi, trembling all over, retorted sarcastically.

If he could stall for time, it might give him a chance to think of a plan.

"No, my mission is to let the dead die cleanly, without regrets. As you know, we of the void leave no room for the dead, everything should return to the void."

"Is that so? What if the void represents existence?"

"It's useless to argue with us nihilists. We oppose everything, including ourselves. Even if you try to distort our beliefs, we'd accept it as a matter of course, because that's what void is—meaningless and a priceless treasure."

"I'm really curious, if you truly yearn for the void, why not kill yourselves or erase your consciousness, offering it to the void?"

"I'll patiently tell you: that's exactly what we're doing now. After offering our lives, the void responded, gifting us an anti-rational persona, an anti-consciousness mindset, an anti-life death."

"When everything becomes meaningless, do life and death still hold meaning?" Li Aozi asked.

"No meaning, and that's why the nihilistic narrative is so grand. From the beginning, it unveiled the real secret: meaninglessness, and gave me this sacred mission to lead and guide more to embrace absolute nothingness."

"I'm curious, since you hope to spread more believers and let more people understand nihilism, how does that differ from existentialism? Or are void and existence the same, aiming for recognition from more people? Can I understand that nihilism is just finding an excuse and trait to indulge in denial, promoting one's views?"

Li Aozi mocked:

"Looking at it this way, your Narrative Civilization is no different. All grand narratives, in reality—empire, religion, capital, bloodline, past, future, present, void—what's the difference?"

"Your fundamental goal is absolute hegemony, to make Starry Abyss echo only your voice."

"Even if that's the case, so what. The void has long determined everything, just a matter of time. Nihilists won't deny their desires, which is why we void can unify the entire Zhou Yuan."

Hamarjalay said casually, reaching behind to slowly draw a broad blade resembling an elongated kitchen knife:

"I, Hamarjalay, grant you the void's end."

"Li Aozi."

Li Aozi said:

"I think I won't die."

"What a pity, your intuition is flawed."

Hamarjalay smiled slightly.

At the next moment, his blade in hand instantly slashed towards Li Aozi!

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