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β¦The crystal mansion of Universe ISY-18E gleamed with an eerie stillness, its radiant walls reflecting the tension in the air. Sun Wukong stood before Queen Izellesmuts, his Ruyi Jingu Bang gripped tightly, his base form radiating a quiet menace despite his cocky grin. King Xorath loomed beside him, his bat-like wings twitching, dark aura pulsing with barely contained fury at the queen's ultimatum. Izellesmuts sat on her throne, her beauty sharp and commanding, her eyes daring Wukong to choose between her and his new ally. The Ultimate Saga Soldiers lined the hall, their energy lances trembling, caught between fear of Wukong and loyalty to their queen. The silence was suffocating, every gaze locked on the Monkey King's next move.β§
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γπππ ππππππγ β¦ Alright, beautiful lady, you want me to pick? Kill my Bat-Bro or miss out on you? Tough call, but let's seeβ¦β¦
β¦Wukong raised his staff, its golden glint catching the light as he stepped toward Xorath. The bat-king tensed, claws twitching, but Wukong's grin widened. He stopped inches from Xorath, their eyes locking, and his voice dropped to a whisper, loud enough for all to hear.β§
γπππ ππππππγ β¦ We're friends now, Bat-Bro. Ain't no deal breaking that.β¦
β¦In a blur faster than thought, Wukong spun, his staff whipping backward in a single, devastating arc. The air screamed as the weapon sliced through Queen Izellesmuts' neck, her head falling before she could blink. The throne room frozeβsoldiers gasped, their lances clattering to the floor. The queen's body slumped, her radiant beauty extinguished in an instant. The Ultimate Saga Soldiers stared, mouths agape, unable to process their mighty queen one-shotted by the Great Sage. Silence gripped the hall, broken only by Wukong's casual chuckle.β§
γπππ πUππππγ β¦ I don't like such deals, lady. Forcing me to pick between beauty and my bro? Bad move. Nice universe you got here, thoughβreal sparkly. Guess I won't kill all of you. Byeee!β¦
β¦One soldier, face twisted with rage, stepped forward, his voice shaking but defiant.β§
γππππππππ ππππ πππππππγ β¦ Youβ¦ you dare kill our queen, Wukong? You'll pay for this!β¦
β¦Wukong's eyes flicked to the soldier, his grin turning sharp. In a flash, his staff swung again, cutting the soldier down with a single strike, his body collapsing beside the queen's. The remaining guards froze, too terrified to move. Xorath's aura flared, his shock evident as he stared at the carnage. Wukong hopped onto his cloud, gesturing for Xorath to follow. The bat-king took one last look at the ruined hall before joining him, the two soaring out of the mansion as the soldiers cowered.β§
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γππππ ππππππγ β¦ Wukong, why destroy their queen and soldier? This universe lies in chaos now. Was that necessary?β¦
γπππ ππππππγ β¦ Disrespect, Bat-Bro. I don't like it. She tried to make me stab you in the back, and that loudmouth soldier thought he could yap at me? Nah, I'm the Monkey Kingβnobody disses me or my crew. Besides, we've got bigger fish to fry. Hajun's waiting, and I'm itching to flip his little probability trick upside down!β¦
β¦Xorath's eyes narrowed, but he nodded, his loyalty to Wukong solidified by the Monkey King's choice. The chapter ends with the duo streaking through the cosmos on Wukong's cloud, Universe ISY-18E's sparkling ruins fading behind them. The path to Hajun loomed ahead, but Wukong's swift justice sent a clear message: loyalty trumped treachery, and disrespect would cost dearly.β§