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Chapter 744: Evenly Matched
While taking the opportunity to pick up his weapon again, Laufey sized up the helmeted person who had suddenly appeared before him.
This person was nearly three meters tall, close to his own body size. From head to toe, he was blood-red, wearing a double bull horn helmet. Only a sliver of deep red light could be seen from the seams of his faceplate, like the person's eyes.
His upper body was almost naked, with only a spiked wristband wrapped around his wrist. His lower body was covered by a battle skirt.
Laufey and this person confronted each other. If one ignored their completely opposite skin color, the two of them would look like kin.
Laufey shouldered his giant axe. Although the red-skinned strongman in front of him remained silent, he could feel the monstrous killing intent erupting from the other party like a volcano. This killing intent and anger, almost solidified into substance, made even him feel a tremor of fear.
Laufey curled the corner of his mouth into a smile. This was the most interesting opponent he had encountered since descending to Midgard. If the situation were not inappropriate, and if the mission assigned to him were not yet completed, he would really want to extend an olive branch to the other party.
"Huff... huff..." Frank Castle panted heavily. The situation just now was critical. Fortunately, he had released the **Red Lantern Corps** construct hidden in the lantern ring; otherwise, he might have already been seriously injured.
As expected of the Giant King. His experience, technique, and thought were the best among the opponents he had faced. If he didn't use his full power, he might very likely be defeated in the current situation.
"Leave this to me," Frank Castle said, straightening his body without turning his head to Han Yamei and the others who were supporting each other behind him.
"Just now, some giant thugs ran out. You guys go deal with those thugs. The battle here is not something you can interfere with."
"Understood," Han Yamei said, standing up with Zhu Er's support. She wouldn't act rashly. Even in her true form, she was no match for the opponent in a single exchange. Staying here would only be a hindrance, so it was better to honestly listen and do something practical.
So, under Han Yamei's command, the other members of the team chased after the direction the giants had left in. Strangely, this time Laufey did not stop them.
"What is your relationship with the Dark Elves?" Frank Castle asked, moving his body. "Why are you invading Earth?"
"You have many questions, Midgardian," Laufey said, holding the axe properly in his hand. "Now is not the time for talk. You need to win this battle first; otherwise, you are not qualified to question Laufey."
"Looks like you can't wait to accept your defeat," Frank Castle said, splitting his blood basin mouth open to reveal teeth like a shark. Coupled with the red energy that occasionally overflowed, he looked just like a bloodthirsty wild beast.
Laufey was not afraid. Frank Castle had not yet reached the point where he needed to take him seriously. In this room, the only one he really needed to pay attention to was that red strongman. But Laufey was confident he would not lose, even in a two-on-one fight.
"Crack!"
Frank Castle took the initiative to attack. Scarlet red energy covered his body, granting him the ability to fly. In the blink of an eye, he had already charged in front of Laufey, and the dagger condensed in his hand stabbed towards Laufey's eyes.
Seeing this, Laufey snorted coldly. He only slightly turned his body, and the blood-red dagger brushed past his temple, accurately stabbing into his shoulder armor, making a 'ding' sound.
Blocking Frank Castle's blade, Laufey stepped on the land. His entire power came from this. His body seemed to just sway, but he had already bounced Frank Castle away.
Facing the wide-open Frank Castle, he pressed his attack, stepping forward with his left foot while turning his body sideways, using the shoulder armor on his left shoulder to ram into Frank Castle.
Seeing that evasion was impossible, Frank Castle's lantern ring on his hand shone brightly with red light. The **Red Lantern Corps** construct **Bleez**, who was originally more than ten meters away, arrived in front of him in the blink of an eye, reaching out with both hands to block Laufey's charge.
"Bang!"
After the muffled sound, two giant beasts, one red and one blue, collided together. Incredibly, for a time, there was no victor. Neither could do anything to the other. The two muscle tanks just wrestled in the original spot.
Alertness rose in Laufey's heart. This red-skinned strongman was actually about the same strength as him. No, it should be said that he was even stronger than him. It should be known that Laufey had already charged for a distance, while **Bleez** had stood in the original place to take the blow head-on.
Not only that, but even so, Laufey had not been able to move his opponent even a bit. This meant that in his most proud strength, he had already lost to the enemy in front of him.
But he was not afraid. He could become the Emperor of Jotunheim, relying on more than just brute force.
Laufey gripped the axe handle tightly. Bone-chilling chill was stimulated from his body and climbed up the axe handle along the axe blade. In just a short moment, a layer of solid ice condensed on the axe blade, gradually encroaching towards **Bleez's** hand.
Even Frank Castle, who was a few body sizes away, could feel this bone-chilling chill. One could imagine what the consequences would be if there was direct contact.
But **Bleez** was not an ordinary creature. He was a **Red Lantern Corps** construct, the incarnation of rage energy in the emotional spectrum. He never feared any attack from enemies. Chill of this level could not hurt him.
Only to see red glow erupt from **Bleez's** body. A large amount of rage energy burst out from his body. These abilities brought extreme heat, and in an instant, melted the solid ice covering his body.
Seeing that the **Red Lantern Corps** construct had restrained the enemy, Frank Castle would not let go of this opportunity. He flew to Laufey's side, opened his blood basin mouth, and spat out blood that had been replaced by rage energy.
The blood of a Red Lantern is extremely special. As early as the moment they accepted the Red Lantern Corps, their heart lost its function and no longer supplied blood. The lantern ring became the new heart, and the blood was also replaced by rage energy.
Their blood has the characteristic of burning, just like real flame. This 'flame' can even burn in a vacuum and in water. Ordinary methods cannot extinguish them at all.
And this dangerous thing is all over the body of a Red Lantern. They are like Xenomorphs. Sometimes, a damaged body is even more of a threat than a complete one.
But unlike Xenomorphs, Red Lanterns can properly utilize this weapon. They can spit out 'blood' anytime and anywhere according to their own will, just like Frank Castle is doing now.
The continuously burning liquid energy sprayed towards Laufey overwhelmingly. Sensing the crisis, Laufey immediately released his hands and chose to retreat, but in the end, he was a step too slow.
A small puddle of energy still stuck to his right hand. With a 'sizzle' sound, the blood that had splashed onto Laufey's hand immediately began to burn. In just a moment, a burnt smell was detected.
Laufey's gaze sharpened. A large amount of chill surged out from his body. He manipulated the power of his entire body to condense the chill onto his right hand, confronting the flame. But the chill could only linger around his elbow, unable to get any closer.
Chill and flame stood in opposition, confronting each other with Laufey's elbow as the boundary.
(End of Chapter)
While taking the opportunity to pick up his weapon again, Laufey sized up the helmeted person who had suddenly appeared before him.
This person was nearly three meters tall, close to his own body size. From head to toe, he was blood-red, wearing a double bull horn helmet. Only a sliver of deep red light could be seen from the seams of his faceplate, like the person's eyes.
His upper body was almost naked, with only a spiked wristband wrapped around his wrist. His lower body was covered by a battle skirt.
Laufey and this person confronted each other. If one ignored their completely opposite skin color, the two of them would look like kin.
Laufey shouldered his giant axe. Although the red-skinned strongman in front of him remained silent, he could feel the monstrous killing intent erupting from the other party like a volcano. This killing intent and anger, almost solidified into substance, made even him feel a tremor of fear.
Laufey curled the corner of his mouth into a smile. This was the most interesting opponent he had encountered since descending to Midgard. If the situation were not inappropriate, and if the mission assigned to him were not yet completed, he would really want to extend an olive branch to the other party.
"Huff... huff..." Frank Castle panted heavily. The situation just now was critical. Fortunately, he had released the **Red Lantern Corps** construct hidden in the lantern ring; otherwise, he might have already been seriously injured.
As expected of the Giant King. His experience, technique, and thought were the best among the opponents he had faced. If he didn't use his full power, he might very likely be defeated in the current situation.
"Leave this to me," Frank Castle said, straightening his body without turning his head to Han Yamei and the others who were supporting each other behind him.
"Just now, some giant thugs ran out. You guys go deal with those thugs. The battle here is not something you can interfere with."
"Understood," Han Yamei said, standing up with Zhu Er's support. She wouldn't act rashly. Even in her true form, she was no match for the opponent in a single exchange. Staying here would only be a hindrance, so it was better to honestly listen and do something practical.
So, under Han Yamei's command, the other members of the team chased after the direction the giants had left in. Strangely, this time Laufey did not stop them.
"What is your relationship with the Dark Elves?" Frank Castle asked, moving his body. "Why are you invading Earth?"
"You have many questions, Midgardian," Laufey said, holding the axe properly in his hand. "Now is not the time for talk. You need to win this battle first; otherwise, you are not qualified to question Laufey."
"Looks like you can't wait to accept your defeat," Frank Castle said, splitting his blood basin mouth open to reveal teeth like a shark. Coupled with the red energy that occasionally overflowed, he looked just like a bloodthirsty wild beast.
Laufey was not afraid. Frank Castle had not yet reached the point where he needed to take him seriously. In this room, the only one he really needed to pay attention to was that red strongman. But Laufey was confident he would not lose, even in a two-on-one fight.
"Crack!"
Frank Castle took the initiative to attack. Scarlet red energy covered his body, granting him the ability to fly. In the blink of an eye, he had already charged in front of Laufey, and the dagger condensed in his hand stabbed towards Laufey's eyes.
Seeing this, Laufey snorted coldly. He only slightly turned his body, and the blood-red dagger brushed past his temple, accurately stabbing into his shoulder armor, making a 'ding' sound.
Blocking Frank Castle's blade, Laufey stepped on the land. His entire power came from this. His body seemed to just sway, but he had already bounced Frank Castle away.
Facing the wide-open Frank Castle, he pressed his attack, stepping forward with his left foot while turning his body sideways, using the shoulder armor on his left shoulder to ram into Frank Castle.
Seeing that evasion was impossible, Frank Castle's lantern ring on his hand shone brightly with red light. The **Red Lantern Corps** construct **Bleez**, who was originally more than ten meters away, arrived in front of him in the blink of an eye, reaching out with both hands to block Laufey's charge.
"Bang!"
After the muffled sound, two giant beasts, one red and one blue, collided together. Incredibly, for a time, there was no victor. Neither could do anything to the other. The two muscle tanks just wrestled in the original spot.
Alertness rose in Laufey's heart. This red-skinned strongman was actually about the same strength as him. No, it should be said that he was even stronger than him. It should be known that Laufey had already charged for a distance, while **Bleez** had stood in the original place to take the blow head-on.
Not only that, but even so, Laufey had not been able to move his opponent even a bit. This meant that in his most proud strength, he had already lost to the enemy in front of him.
But he was not afraid. He could become the Emperor of Jotunheim, relying on more than just brute force.
Laufey gripped the axe handle tightly. Bone-chilling chill was stimulated from his body and climbed up the axe handle along the axe blade. In just a short moment, a layer of solid ice condensed on the axe blade, gradually encroaching towards **Bleez's** hand.
Even Frank Castle, who was a few body sizes away, could feel this bone-chilling chill. One could imagine what the consequences would be if there was direct contact.
But **Bleez** was not an ordinary creature. He was a **Red Lantern Corps** construct, the incarnation of rage energy in the emotional spectrum. He never feared any attack from enemies. Chill of this level could not hurt him.
Only to see red glow erupt from **Bleez's** body. A large amount of rage energy burst out from his body. These abilities brought extreme heat, and in an instant, melted the solid ice covering his body.
Seeing that the **Red Lantern Corps** construct had restrained the enemy, Frank Castle would not let go of this opportunity. He flew to Laufey's side, opened his blood basin mouth, and spat out blood that had been replaced by rage energy.
The blood of a Red Lantern is extremely special. As early as the moment they accepted the Red Lantern Corps, their heart lost its function and no longer supplied blood. The lantern ring became the new heart, and the blood was also replaced by rage energy.
Their blood has the characteristic of burning, just like real flame. This 'flame' can even burn in a vacuum and in water. Ordinary methods cannot extinguish them at all.
And this dangerous thing is all over the body of a Red Lantern. They are like Xenomorphs. Sometimes, a damaged body is even more of a threat than a complete one.
But unlike Xenomorphs, Red Lanterns can properly utilize this weapon. They can spit out 'blood' anytime and anywhere according to their own will, just like Frank Castle is doing now.
The continuously burning liquid energy sprayed towards Laufey overwhelmingly. Sensing the crisis, Laufey immediately released his hands and chose to retreat, but in the end, he was a step too slow.
A small puddle of energy still stuck to his right hand. With a 'sizzle' sound, the blood that had splashed onto Laufey's hand immediately began to burn. In just a moment, a burnt smell was detected.
Laufey's gaze sharpened. A large amount of chill surged out from his body. He manipulated the power of his entire body to condense the chill onto his right hand, confronting the flame. But the chill could only linger around his elbow, unable to get any closer.
Chill and flame stood in opposition, confronting each other with Laufey's elbow as the boundary.
(End of Chapter)
