Asuka and Misato Katsuragi stared at the "Unit-00" that had appeared out of nowhere.
"It really is 'Unit-00'!"
"Wasn't 'Unit-00' said to have disappeared tens of thousands of years ago? How can it appear on Rei Ayanami?"
Fang Xian frowned slightly. The terrifying energy emanating from "Unit-00" was indeed very powerful, and somewhat similar to the aura of the "Origin of the World."
A slight smile appeared on his lips. The "Origin of the World" he had been searching for was right before his eyes; it was truly effortless.
"Rei Ayanami, is this so-called 'Unit-00' the 'Origin of the World'?"
Rei Ayanami smiled, a beautiful curve forming on her lips.
"You have a good eye; you know quite a lot."
"That's right, 'Unit-00' is the 'Origin of the World.'"
Fang Xian nodded, finally understanding why Esdeath didn't know the location of the "Origin of the World."
Even the king of the science fiction world probably doesn't know where the "Origin of the World" is, since Rei Ayanami's second personality has never been unleashed; how could they possibly know?
"Since you admit it, then I don't mind accepting the 'Origin of the World.'"
Rei Ayanami revealed a contemptuous smile, completely arrogant.
"Fang Xian, since I dared to summon 'Unit-00,' do you think you still have a chance to live?"
"Heh, arrogant and boastful, even more so than me."
Fang Xian exerted force with both hands, and Asuka and Misato Katsuragi only reacted at this moment, both letting out a soft snort.
He pulled his hands out of his clothes, and Asuka and Misato Katsuragi immediately collapsed to the ground.
"Since that's the case, then I'll experience the so-called strongest 'Gundam.'"
"Then let's go."
Rei Ayanami instantly merged into the body of "Unit-00," her eyes blazing with fighting spirit.
Unit-00 launched the first attack, raising its massive mechanical arm and sweeping it towards Fang Xian with a whooshing sound.
The force of the blow was astonishing; surrounding instruments were shattered by the powerful blast.
Fang Xian's figure flashed, disappearing from his spot like a ghost.
Unit-00's arm slammed heavily into the ground, creating a large crater.
Asuka and Misato Katsuragi, clad in their "mecha armor," barely dodged Unit-00's arm attack.
Their strength was simply insufficient for this level of combat.
Misato Katsuragi hurriedly took out her controller and activated the basement's defenses.
Just as Unit-00's attack missed, Fang Xian appeared behind it.
He slowly raised his arm and threw a punch.
"Bang!"
Unit-00's incredibly hard metal shell dented instantly, like paper, under this punch.
The powerful force passed through Unit-00's body, sending it flying forward.
Unit-00's massive body tumbled through the air, tracing a long arc before plummeting towards the ground.
"Boom!"
The ground trembled violently, as if struck by an exceptionally powerful earthquake.
Embracing the point of impact, the ground instantly cracked, with massive fissures spreading outwards like a spiderweb.
The powerful impact hurled soil and rocks high into the air, forming a gigantic mushroom cloud.
Dust filled the air, obscuring the entire basement and making it almost impossible to see anything.
If it weren't for the top-notch defenses of Asuka's basement, that attack would have collapsed the entire place into ruins.
After the dust settled, a bottomless crater, tens of meters in diameter, appeared before everyone's eyes.
Unit-00 lay silently at the bottom of the crater, its body twisted and deformed, metal fragments scattered everywhere.
Fang Xian hovered in the air, silently watching the crater below.
Asuka and Misato Katsuragi were both astonished by the terrifying power.
They exchanged a glance, and Misato suddenly realized something was amiss, immediately and shyly reminding her:
"Asuka, straighten your underwear."
Asuka only then reacted, hurriedly reaching out to straighten it.
Then she looked at Misato, somewhat embarrassed, and said:
"Mom...you too..."
Misato was a little taken aback, instinctively asking.
"What's wrong with me?"
Asuka blushed and turned her head away.
"It's all exposed..."
Misato Katsuragi finally realized what was happening and hurriedly straightened her clothes, filled with shame.
During this brief interlude, a strange change quietly occurred to "Unit-00".
A sinister purple light began to emanate from "Unit-00", the light flowing and coiling like threads across its damaged body.
Metal fragments in the surrounding ruins, as if pulled by an invisible, powerful force, flew towards "Unit-00".
The moment these fragments approached "Unit-00", they were enveloped by the sinister purple light and then rapidly merged into the machine's body.
Not only that, but the free-floating energy particles in the surrounding air also seemed to be activated, frantically converging towards "Unit-00".
This energy continuously poured into "Unit-00", causing it to emit low rumbling sounds, and the damage on its body began to heal at a visible speed.
The dented metal casing smoothed out, and the broken mechanical parts reconnected and grew back.
Its form seemed to swell slightly, becoming increasingly massive and imposing.
Its previously dull eyes now shone with a blood-red light.
That light exuded a ferocity and killing intent that sent chills down one's spine.
Floating in the air, Fang Xian keenly sensed the abnormal changes in "Unit-00," a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
The more powerful and wondrous the "Unit-00" could unleash, the more two things it proved.
First, "Unit-00" and the "World Origin" could fuse perfectly.
Second, "Unit-00" and the "World Origin" were originally one, and Rei Ayanami could control it well.
If it was the first, he could fuse the "World Origin" into the "Super Divine Weapon," unleashing even greater power.
If it's the second scenario, then by forming a contract with Rei Ayanami, he'll know how to control the "World Origin."
Regardless of the outcome, it will mean that he will control the "World Origin."
He might also learn to sense the "World Origin," thus increasing his chances of forming a contract with it.
Thinking about it this way, forming a contract with Rei Ayanami is inevitable.
Fang Xian looked at the increasingly powerful "Unit-00" and couldn't help but smile slightly.
With one more punch, he would end the fight. The "Origin of the World" was his, and Rei Ayanami was his too.
Neither would be spared.