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The warhammer Loki uses is a super-large warhammer used exclusively by giants. It has a huge hammerhead, a thick handle, and a length that far exceeds the height of an ordinary giant, making its proportions extremely imposing.

The warhammer in Loki's hand is the strongest of them all, a national treasure of Elbaf.

Forged from a special metal, it is entirely black with blue lightning patterns wrapped around its surface, and generates electric light and shockwaves when swung.

So even though it hadn't touched Kayle yet, the lightning emanating from Warhammer was already approaching Kayle.

but--

Playing dirty tricks in front of Kyle?

What's the difference between this and showing off your axe skills in front of Guan Yu?

The blue lightning inexplicably dissipated before it even touched Kyle, as if it had been erased by some unknown force.

The shockwave that followed was similar; it was a terrifying shockwave some distance in front of Kyle, but it turned into a gentle breeze just before it hit Kyle.

It merely added another layer of chill to this icy and snowy environment.

!!!

Loki's pupils constricted.

Although his attacks mainly rely on the immense power attached to the warhammer, the thunder and shockwaves inherent in the warhammer itself can also cause some trouble for the opponent, further enhancing the power of his attacks.

It was like having an added power, but now that added power is gone, leaving only the most primal and essential violence.

boom--

Before Loki could continue to be astonished, his pupils widened and contracted again as he saw the most unbelievable thing he had ever seen since birth.

A terrifying aftershock rippled outwards, and his warhammer was now suspended in mid-air, unable to move forward even an inch no matter how hard he tried.

What stopped his warhammer was merely an arm so thin it was almost invisible to him.

That's right! !

Kyle caught the powerful blow with just one hand without moving an inch.

"Their speed and power are both quite good!"

"But that's true for others. For me, your attack is rather weak!"

Kyle spoke softly.

Although his words were extremely arrogant, his tone was quite calm.

Because for Kyle, he was just stating a fact, he wasn't bragging, right?

Loki's strength is not bad. Even if he may not be as strong as some of the current Four Emperors, he is definitely not much weaker, at least that's the case for Loki at present.

In particular, his attack with the giant warhammer had fully reached the level of a general, making him a top-tier powerhouse on the high seas.

But compared to him, the gap is still too big.

Kyle's arm trembled slightly, and an incredibly terrifying force traveled along his arm to the point where his palm touched Loki's warhammer, where it suddenly erupted.

In an instant, the warhammer was violently deflected, and the force continued to be transmitted, then directly acted on Loki.

boom--

Loki seemed to have been struck by something, his body flying backwards and heading straight for the Adam Tree behind him before crashing heavily onto it.

hum! !

The massive Adam Tree trembled under the impact of this force, demonstrating the immense power of the attack.

The Adam Tree trembled, but it was a different story for the giants who relied on it to build villages and various structures for survival.

The realm of the living.

Rumbling--

The tribe where the giants lived was in constant turmoil.

Countless giants rushed out of their houses and then cautiously looked around.

In their attempts to pinpoint the source of the tremors, not a single giant appeared alarmed.

These are the giants of Elbaf, a race that embodies the spirit of Viking warriors and reveres battle!

Even the most ordinary giant villagers were warriors.

So the biggest difference between them and ordinary humans is that they don't panic easily when something happens; they just say things like, "What happened?" or "Why did this happen?"

Instead, they will quickly analyze the surrounding situation to identify the source of the anomaly.

Before long, a giant with an old face who looked like he had been through many battles turned his gaze to the main trunk of the Adam Tree not far away.

His eyes flickered slightly, and he quickly reached a conclusion.

"It's the Adam Tree that's trembling!!"

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, the other giants around were all startled.

This time, they couldn't help but be shocked.

The Adam Tree, in Elbaf, is a symbol of existence!

It was the foundation upon which they depended for survival, so anything related to the Adam Tree was enough to shock them.

"Elder Yaru, could you please explain more clearly?"

"Why does the Adam Tree tremble?!"

A giant spoke up and asked.

The older giant is none other than Aruru, the oldest warrior in Elbaf!

He is also the highest-ranking person in Elbaf today.

Elder and hero of Elbaf!

However, even this oldest warrior of Elbaf, faced with the giant's question, could not give a definite answer, and could only speak in a deep voice:

"It's too early to determine the specifics of the situation!"

"In the few hundred years I've lived, the Adam Tree has trembled not many times, but it has trembled a few times!"

"The reasons are different each time!"

"It could be the island itself shaking, causing the Adam Tree to tremble; it could be the surging of the seawater; or it could be a powerful external force!"

"A powerful external force?!"

"What do you mean?"

The giant grasped the key phrase and couldn't help but ask.

Aruru narrowed his eyes slightly, then spoke, word by word:

"Extremely powerful beings are fighting, and the battle has affected the Adam Tree, causing it to tremble!"

"But whatever the situation, we must find out the truth!"

Thinking of this, Aruru immediately shouted loudly to those around him:

"Warriors of Elbaf, heed my command!"

"exist!!"

Countless soldiers shouted loudly, their voices echoing.

"Everyone, go to the Adam Tree in batches to investigate. Divide into three groups, each responsible for checking the Adam Trees in the Heavenly Realm, the Yang Realm, and the Underworld!"

"We need to send more people to the underworld to prevent any unforeseen circumstances!"

"Now, everyone, let's go!!"

"yes!!"

The giants shouted in unison again, and then, one by one, they took their weapons and marched forward in orderly groups.

This is the discipline of the giants, and one of the reasons why Elbaf became the world's strongest nation.

Meanwhile, at the center of the Adam Tree in the Underworld...