The battle had reached its boiling point.
With a fierce roar, Battle Rabbit swung his fist straight at Ebert!
But Ebert wasn't one to sit back and take a hit. He met the strike head-on, his own punch colliding with Battle Rabbit's in a thunderous impact.
What was terrifying was that Ebert's punch… didn't just clash.
It actually connected, slamming directly into Battle Rabbit's body!
Ebert smirked, his voice full of arrogance.
"It's too late. Everything is within my plan! As long as I devour the Creation Knight—someone who has surpassed the limits of humanity—I will finally become… a complete being!"
The force of the exchange sent them flying apart. Ten thousand feet away—figuratively, though it felt just as far—Ebert hit the ground hard, fainting for just a moment.
Battle Rabbit, however, didn't collapse. Instead, he began to laugh.
"I've been waiting for this moment," he said with a calm, knowing grin.
Ebert's eyes snapped open in shock. "Huh?"
Battle Rabbit tilted his head, curling his lips into a confident smirk.
"Let's check my danger level… shall we?"
"6.1!"
"6.2!"
"6.3!"
The readings kept climbing, one tick after another.
Ebert's confident expression faltered. His pupils constricted in disbelief. "Impossible… It's still rising?!"
Beside them, Gris was caught in the radiance pouring off Battle Rabbit. The overwhelming surge of power sent him rolling across the ground, unable to resist the force.
Zhan Tu—Battle Rabbit's true self—spoke firmly.
"Through my father's research data, I saw through your plan, Ebert. I used your own trick… to save Wan Zhang!"
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The Audience Reacts
All across the Three Realms, spectators who had been glued to the fight were now buzzing with excitement.
103—the shared viewing channel—lit up with admiration.
> "So Zhan Tu had seen through Ebert's plan the whole time!"
"Wow, Zhan Tu is seriously smart!"
"Yes, incredible!"
"I was so nervous, I thought Ebert was going to pull something!"
"Turns out, everything was under Zhan Tu's control!"
"Truly amazing!"
---
Ebert's face darkened as he realized the truth.
"If your danger level continues to rise like this, do you even understand what will happen?!"
Zhan Tu didn't hesitate. His eyes burned with determination.
"Of course I do. It means I'll be destroyed right alongside you."
He stepped forward, his voice sharp and resolute.
"Let's end this here… Ebert!"
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Voices from the Super Chat Group
Even the inter-realm super chat group was alight with emotion.
Funina: "Wow, Battle Rabbit is amazing! Brave and responsible!"
Kiana: "Yes… I really feel for him."
March 7: "For the sake of the entire world, he's willing to sacrifice himself! That kind of dedication is truly admirable!"
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In the battlefield image feed, Ebert sneered with disdain.
"A mere human thinks he can deceive me? Don't make me laugh!"
He swung again—his fist lashing out toward Battle Rabbit.
The next moment…
Battle Rabbit's transformation faded.
His armor dissolved into shimmering light. He collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
And his hair… had turned completely white.
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A Horrifying Revelation
From nearby, Wanzhang stirred awake. He blinked groggily, then caught sight of the fallen figure.
"Hey! Battle Rabbit!" he shouted in alarm.
But what chilled him to the core wasn't just the sight—it was the voice that answered.
When Battle Rabbit spoke… the voice was Ebert's.
"The plan is ruined…" the tone dripped with frustration.
The Three Realms audience went into shock.
---
In the super chat group, reactions flew in rapid-fire.
Nashida: "Ah! Zhan Tu's hair is completely white!"
Ganyu: "Yes… and his voice—it's actually Ebert speaking!"
Ningguang: "Could it be… Zhan Tu has been possessed by Ebert?"
Jizi: "It's highly likely."
---
Wanzhang's face paled. He could barely get the words out.
"That voice… You're not…"
Zhan Tu's eyes flashed crimson. Without warning, he shoved Wanzhang to the ground.
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The Possession Takes Form
A mechanical voice rang out:
> "Evolution Driver!"
"Rabbit!"
"Knight System!"
"Evolution!"
"Are you ready?!"
And then—
Ebert Rabbit Form emerged.
> "Third stage… complete!"
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The hearts of the Three Realms sank as one.
It was confirmed.
Ebert had taken over Zhan Tu's body.
In the live feed, Gris muttered grimly, "So… it's Zhan Tu's turn this time…"
Ebert—now wearing the Rabbit form—pulled the Evolution Driver's trigger.
But nothing happened.
He frowned. "Still no response? Hmph."
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A Limited Possession
Ebert chuckled. "I suppose barely possessing a human's body means I can't use the full power of Pandora's Box. Battle Rabbit… you truly are impressive."
The audience exhaled collectively in relief. If Ebert had been able to wield the Box's power right now… the Earth could have been destroyed instantly. And with no one strong enough to stop him, that would have been the end.
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The Loss of a Knight
"Stop talking nonsense!" Wanzhang barked. "Give Battle Rabbit back to us! Transform!"
But… nothing happened. His transformation sequence failed.
The battlefield went eerily silent.
Even the crows' cries in the background felt louder.
The Three Realms audience exchanged half-nervous, half-amused comments.
> "Uh… what's going on?"
"Why can't Wanzhang transform?"
"This silence is so awkward I can't help but laugh!"
"Yeah… sudden quiet always gets me!"
---
Ebert spread his hands, feigning sympathy.
"What a pity. You can't transform anymore."
Wanzhang froze. "What did you just say?"
"Because," Ebert said lightly, "there are no longer any of my genes in your body. I've absorbed them all. You've… degenerated into an ordinary human."
The words struck like a thunderbolt.
The Three Realms fell silent, stunned by the revelation.
---
After several seconds, the outrage began.
> "No way! Wanzhang can't transform anymore?!"
"He can't be a Knight now?!"
"This is too cruel!"
"I can't accept this!"
"How could this happen?!"
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In the extraordinary chat group:
Funina: "No way… is Manjo really going to be just an ordinary person now?"
March 7: "That's such a shame…"
Liuying: "I feel bad for Manjo."
Hutao: "Feeling bad for him +1."
Kiana: "I hope there's still a chance for him to become a Knight again!"
Hanabi: "+1."
Jezi: "+1."
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Ebert's Withdrawal
Gris stepped forward, determination in his eyes.
"Then I will take Battle Rabbit back!"
But Ebert's response was a swift, devastating kick that sent Gris sprawling. The impact knocked him right out of his human form.
Ebert spoke with calm finality.
"That's enough for today. I'll take the Magic Box and leave."
His gaze sharpened.
"It's hidden in Nashita, isn't it?"
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"Don't even think about leaving!" Wanzhang roared, charging forward.
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Elsewhere
In another part of the battlefield, Misora's form shimmered and shifted. She transformed into Bernaju.
Her expression was cold as she spoke.
"Ebert is coming. He's after the Magic Box."
Sayu's face drained of color. Panic edged her voice.
"That's… that's bad! What should I do?!"
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To be continued…
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