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β¦The Xorath universe was quiet for once, the smoldering ruins giving off a faint glow like a cosmic campfire. Sun Wukong and King Xorath stood amidst the wreckage, the Monkey King twirling his Ruyi Jingu Bang like it was a fidget spinner, his Super Sun 2 aura simmering down but still sparkling with golden swagger. Xorath, towering and grim as ever, looked like he was about to deliver a lecture at Villain University. Their newfound bro-vibes hung in the air, but Wukong's mention of Hajun had sparked something in Xorath's eyesβa flicker of memory, heavy and dark.β§
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γπππ ππππππγ β¦ So, Bat-Bro, you said some Heaven God smoked you? Spill the teaβwho was it? Gotta know who's out there thinking they're tougher than me!β¦
γππππ ππππππγ β¦ The god who defeated meβ¦ was none other than Hajun.β¦
β¦Wukong froze mid-twirl, his staff nearly slipping from his grip. His grin stayed plastered on, but his eyes twitched like he'd just bitten into a sour peach. Hajun? *That* spiky-haired ramen-slurper? In his mind, Wukong's thoughts raced: *That bastard beat me three times back in the dayβthree! But now? With this new Super Sun 2 and my infinite aura farm, I'm gonna make him cry uncle!* He quickly masked it with his usual sass, laughing loud enough to scare off a nearby cosmic vulture.β§
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γπππ ππππππγ β¦ Hajun? That guy? Pfft, he's weaker than me, hahah! I'd wipe the floor with him faster than you can say 'cosmic ramen special'! So, uh, why'd he fight you, Bat-Bro? What's the deal?β¦
γππππ ππππππγ β¦ You must understand, Wukong, the Xorath you fought is but a shadow of my former self. Long ago, I was invincible. After slaying nine kings in a rowβeach with power to rival godsβI became a force unmatched. I was not the Xorath you see now; I was a terror. My wrath consumed me, and in my madness, I destroyed ten million galaxies in this universe. Stars fell, worlds burned, all in my path. To stop my rampage, Hajun appearedβa god with childish demeanor but power absolute. He defeated me with a single strike, humbling me forever. I am weaker now, far weaker.β¦
β¦Wukong blinked, his jaw dropping before he caught himself and played it cool, scratching his head. Ten million galaxies? One-shot by Hajun? Okay, maybe that spiky jerk was a bigger deal than he remembered. Still, Wukong's confidence didn't waverβSuper Sun 2 was just the start, and his infinite power was itching to break free. He slapped Xorath's armored shoulder, nearly knocking the bat-king over with his enthusiasm.β§
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γπππ ππππππγ β¦ Ten million galaxies? Dang, you were a real party pooper, huh? But Hajun one-shotting you? Sounds like he got lucky. Me? I'm packing new powers, Bat-Broβinfinite juice! I'm so hyped, I could probably juggle black holes for fun. So, what's next? We hunting Hajun or what? Gotta show that spiky punk who's boss!β¦
γππππ ππππππγ β¦ Your spirit is boundless, Wukong. Perhaps together, we can face him. But bewareβHajun's power is unlike any other. Our bond may be our strength.β¦
β¦Wukong smirked, already plotting his rematch with Hajun, his mind buzzing with visions of new forms and epic fights. Xorath's serious vibe only made Wukong want to prank him more, but for now, their friendship deepenedβa monkey and a bat-king, ready to shake the multiverse. The chapter ends with Wukong's laughter echoing and Xorath's stoic nod, the name "Hajun" hanging like a storm cloud on the horizon.β§