### Chapter 587: Method to Break the Deadlock
I need to think of a way to break the deadlock.
Ah.
Kazumi’s figure raced across the wilderness, her feet now resting on the previously collected remains of the skeletal giant whale. At this moment, Kazumi couldn’t worry about herself; she was focused on relying on the giant whale, prioritizing it to buy herself more time to think.
However, to be honest, Kazumi was not overly panicked now, despite having let a few expletives slip out in her earlier desperation. The main reason was the obvious, fatal weakness displayed by the [White Bone] earlier: it couldn’t break through space.
Having been trapped in such a sealed space for so long, it clearly had the power to break free from its chains but chose to remain locked there for an extended period. Given that the [White Bone] was pursuing her in hopes of obtaining something from Fujihara, it was evident that the opponent lacked the ability to break the seal of this space.
If that was the case, Kazumi figured that as long as she was forced to make a move, she could just dive into her territory. It seemed that the [White Bone] wouldn’t be able to breach the space directly into her domain.
Furthermore, if the [White Bone] did manage to enter her territory, it would actually be an advantage for Kazumi.
Now, her territory was no longer the little ruined house that could be easily shattered by Yuan Shunmu’s strike. With the presence of Hades City, even the strongest ability utilized by [White Bone], the Elemental Explosion, would be unable to break through.
Of course, hiding in her space like a turtle was always Kazumi’s ultimate choice. After having experienced Yuan Shunmu’s attempt to slice her to pieces, she was terrified of dying and greatly feared that one day those damned heroes would find a way to breach space and invade.
Now that the news of her and Fujihara being trapped in the sealed area had reached the Heroes Association, Kazumi was a bit frightened that any incoming heroes might also have the ability to break through space, bringing a swarm of people into her territory—if that happened, it would be catastrophic.
“But this could also be a plan—buying time until the heroes outside come in. If the [White Bone] faces them, it will definitely loosen the restrictions on the surrounding space. Relying on Fujihara’s power, I could then safely escape.”
Kazumi soon thought of a viable escape plan, but if that was the case, her goal of killing the [White Bone] would have to be abandoned.
In truth, [White Bone] was aware of this. Although he understood the situation, he was not someone who would feel defeated.
“So I still have to find a way, right? This could be the perfect opportunity.”
Taking a deep breath, she inhaled the cold air laden with death energy into her lungs, recalling her previous encounters with the [White Bone].
Though it was evident that she had been at a disadvantage during those encounters, Kazumi had keenly picked up on significant intel from those attacks. The [White Bone] seemed to be struggling to adapt to its current body, and its capabilities were clearly lacking!
As the strongest hero of the last generation, Yuan Tian’s power was formidable. Just the mastery of all elemental energies was enough to instill fear in his foes. However, the combat strength displayed by the [White Bone] while manipulating this body didn’t seem that powerful.
In fact, without considering the use of elements, even the ultimate attack—the Elemental Explosion that [White Bone] unleashed—only integrated four elemental powers. Historically, records indicated that Yuan Tian’s Elemental Explosion could incorporate dozens of elemental powers, strong enough to obliterate a mountain. The energy attack that was thwarted by [Ghoul Gate] didn’t come close to that recorded level of destructive power.
“It seems just as he said—right now, he is in a hurry to familiarize himself with this new body’s capabilities, and coupled with the long time spent locked away, his clumsiness gives me an opportunity!”
A glint flashed in Kazumi’s eyes. Being seen as weak made any girl feel uncomfortable. To solidify her foundation and grow stronger, this moment was crucial for her to seize.
“[White Bone]—no, I should say Yuan Tian’s weakness…”
It was unclear whether to feel fortunate or fearful that the [White Bone] brought out its final trump card, seemingly morphing its body into that of Yuan Tian’s and even copying its abilities.
As the strongest hero from the last age, Yuan Tian’s powers and various data were clearly documented in textbooks and deeply etched into Kazumi’s mind as a wielder of the Underworld’s might.
“Practically flawless in every aspect. Aside from elemental energy, he is relatively weaker in close combat. Kazumi quickly recalled the data on Yuan Tian, but her brow began to tense. That kind of hero didn’t have any significant weaknesses like Lei; he was nearly omnipotent.
The only weak point in close combat was established on the foundation of Yuan Tian’s capability for vast area attacks. It could be said that this opponent was the kryptonite to Kazumi’s powers at this stage.
As an attacker, Kazumi had yet to grow to the level where she could stand alone against such foes. The hero unit of Spider Woman was more suited for wide-ranging warfare and support control. In contrast, her strength, the Undead Wave, was effectively countered by such massive elemental attacks.
“I have to think of something! If I can’t land a killing blow, once exposed, I’ll lose my chance before it even arrives.”
Her thoughts swept over the newly acquired soldier types from the latest sacrifice in her territory, and Kazumi shook her head, deciding it was better to wait for a more favorable opportunity to use them.
Then she began to contemplate what method she should employ to break through the opponent’s attack range.
Suddenly, a violent tremor shook the ground, as if the entire wilderness was quaking. Kazumi’s pupils contracted sharply; the death energy erupted from the body of the skeletal giant whale, doubling its speed. The giant whale’s properties allowed Kazumi to ignore the changes in the ground, continuing to move swiftly as if on flat terrain.
But at that moment, thick black mist surged from the cracks in the ground. The already raised ground split open from within, and enormous bone mountains crashed into formation, blocking Kazumi’s path.
Atop the bone mountains, a towering figure slowly emerged. The flames in its eye sockets burned with a ghostly green fire, and its cold, indifferent gaze locked onto the girl below, who appeared as small as an ant.
“I’ve got you.”
