As Hualing rose once more from the rubble, her body reconstructing itself but with decreasing efficiency, the limitations of her approach became apparent. Though her regenerative abilities kept her in the fight, each healing cycle consumed more blood than the last. The battle had become a war of attrition—one that, despite her considerable power, she was gradually losing.
Within their shared consciousness, Minghua observed the confrontation with growing concern. While Hualing fought with savage determination, reality was undeniable, there was just no way she could win. The princess possessed not just superior raw power but seemingly inexhaustible energy. Each exchange left Hualing more depleted while Athena remained dangerously close to her peak.
