Nuclear Weapons May Be Late, but They Never Miss
When did mortals stop praying to the Gods?
It's probably...
When mortals mastered the ability to create fire, they no longer needed to pray for divine fire to scorch their prey, nor did they need to rely on divine fire for warmth. From that moment on, humanity took control of its own destiny.
Sashado's displayed power is terrifying...
The Ise Forces, being mere mortals, did not understand what a Nen user was. In their eyes, the opponent's various methods far surpassed the description of a "monster," making him seem like a true God.
But they were still not that afraid!
Because they had all witnessed the earth-shattering spectacle caused by the explosion of "The Poor Man's Rose".
That was God power stolen by mortals.
It is also the source of mortals' confidence to challenge the Gods...
Even if it costs us our lives, we will spare no effort to protect the Ise Organization!
"Beep... beep... beep...!"
As the red light flashed...
The next second!
"Boom--"
With a deafening roar, as if the sun had fallen to earth, everything in the scene was enveloped in scorching light, and the earth itself was transformed into blazing red magma under the intense heat.
A massive Mushroom Cloud rose into the air, and billowing black smoke obscured the sky.
All that could be seen was the thick, black smoke.
A ferocious, scorching crimson Rose flame blooms within it!
What followed was a powerful shockwave that spread in all directions, raising a large amount of dust that nearly engulfed the entire city of Feilieka.
Under intense high temperatures.
Soon, due to strong convection between hot and cold air, the clouds in the sky began to drizzle, but this still could not mask the terrifyingly scorching heat that lingered on the field.
I don't know how much time has passed.
The entire Feilieka City.
After the explosion of this "Poor Man's Rose," everything was covered in a layer of gray dust, and together with the collapsed ruins, the entire city was deathly silent.
There weren't many Skeletal Winged Dragon left circling in the sky.
Most of them were mercilessly destroyed in that dazzling and terrifying explosion, a power that stole the sun's might and displayed was utterly devastating!
"Sizzle sizzle..."
When the fine raindrops fell on the already vitrified ground in the giant pit, they made a sound like liquid evaporating instantly upon contact with high temperatures.
Located at the very center of the Rose Bomb explosion, extending outwards from the giant crater, is a zone of magma that gradually cools and solidifies.
"Smack--"
At that moment, a charred body twitched. The body belonged to Sashado, who had survived the explosion, which was as hot as the sun.
His charred body moved slowly, and he beckoned with his finger.
Soon, a crack appeared in the surrounding space, from which a large amount of Black Mud surged out, carrying with Black Mud many terrifying monsters with hideous white bones.
These monsters seemed to live in the Black Mud and showed no fear.
Upon arriving on the field, they quickly knelt around the charred Sashado. Black Mud surged, and countless monsters, layer upon layer, formed massive circles, surrounding him at the center.
They emit a rhythmic low hum, like a prayer or a chanting of scriptures.
Soon.
A large amount of dark Nen emanating from these monsters surged towards the charred, mutilated corpse located at the center!
In just a short Kung Fu Hustle.
Sashado's charred body slowly cracked open a layer of shell, like a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis.
A moment later, a naked, strong, and perfectly proportioned middle-aged body emerged from the crowd, his dark eyes filled with intense seriousness as he stared at the apocalyptic scene on the field.
"Is this... the solar power they've researched...?"
"How terrifying... mortals... these creatures..."
He stood in what looked like a giant crater where a meteorite had fallen, his dark eyes sweeping over the monsters around him before gazing into the distance.
Seeing how the entire city's atmosphere had been drastically altered by this tiny bomb, he couldn't help but let out a hoarse sigh.
At this very moment.
Even Sashado had to admit that mortals, through their minds, had seized a terrifying power from the natural world that was completely disproportionate to their fragile bodies.
But.
At the same time, a glint of intense excitement flashed in his eyes.
If this is the power of weapons developed by mankind, then once he succeeds in ruling humanity in the current era, these important research results will ultimately be used by him!
After understanding the information of the current era.
The power of this terrifying bomb was something Sashado had long wanted to experience firsthand.
Possessing the ability of [330,000-Part Requiem Offering Ritual], he was not afraid of this mere one-time destruction. Having barely returned from the brink of death, he naturally could not have come up empty-handed.
As long as there are enough "sacrifices," even death can be escaped...
At this time.
He simply waved his hand.
The next second, as he moved, a large number of glassy crystals on the ground transformed into armor with brilliant internal crystal patterns, covering his body.
That near-perfect body, with its sharp lines and eight-pack abs, was covered in armor.
Sashado plopped down on the solidified black throne.
Then it slowly floated into the air.
He planned to tour the city and see just how powerful this man-made bomb weapon really was.
The sky was already covered with dark clouds.
In the fine drizzle, Sashado rose into the air, quietly feeling the raindrops falling on his body, his dark eyes fixed on the ground below.
All I could see was his lower body.
That huge, dark crater, a full kilometer in diameter, was like an unsightly scar on the city.
Everything was reduced to nothingness under that intense heat.
It stands in stark contrast to the surrounding ruins, which are almost completely buried in dust.
Sashado floated slowly in the air, raindrops falling on him. It was impossible to know what he was thinking; in fact, he wasn't even thinking about Netero's escape.
His mind was completely captivated by the power of the weapons created by mortals at this moment.
He must... conquer mortals... to obtain this powerful weapon...
That's what makes him worthy of being... the King of Gondor...
But just then...
Floating high in the sky, Sashado, seated on his throne, suddenly coughed violently a few times.
An armored hand covered his mouth.
He stared wide-eyed at the bloodstains on his palm, somewhat incredulous, and murmured hoarsely.
"How is that possible...?"
"My body is actually unable to withstand that poison that pierces the bones..."
Having been exposed to modern information, Sashado was not stupid. The abnormality in his body made him realize in an instant that he had probably been poisoned by the powerful toxins from the weapon that had exploded earlier!
However, he simply couldn't believe that the body he had created was unable to withstand this toxin.
He returned from the underworld.
As long as there are enough offerings, one can reshape their body at any time through sacrificial offerings...
And this... is why Sashado is so confident that he can rule the current world...
From the moment he broke the boundary between life and death.
He will eventually be crowned king again... the king of the world!
But.
Just as he flew high above a ruin, his heart tightened, and a strong sense of unease suddenly welled up inside him.
What happened!?
Sashado was stunned, completely unaware of what had happened!
However, he, seated on his throne, became alert, and with a wave of his hand...
From the ground, a large amount of Rock Spirit was drawn out, soaring through the sky and appearing around his throne, like a circular defense, tightly protecting him and guarding against any possible attack.
After experiencing the scene of a mortal's funeral.
At this moment, he also became a little more cautious towards these weak mortals.
But.
Even though he was on guard, his unease grew stronger and stronger!
His dark eyes looked down, trying to pinpoint the source of this chilling sensation...
He quickly noticed a scorching energy reaction, and his pupils contracted.
He no longer had much of a chance to resist.
The next moment.
"Boom--"
A deafening roar, far more terrifying than the previous explosions, suddenly resounded, giving no time to react, and everything around was instantly enveloped in light!
This moment.
The sky seemed to be collapsing, and the sun was falling to earth!
On the ground, it was like an earthquake; the intense tremors collapsed all the high-rise buildings in the city of Feilieka, and the dust that blotted out the sky spread violently in all directions like an apocalyptic tsunami, engulfing everything.
Meanwhile...
Located within the Sharku Manor.
Ian stared wide-eyed, extremely curious, wanting to know just how powerful his Godly Might No. 1 was.
"Damn it... should we go back and check now?"
"But... once we go back, there's probably radiation everywhere..."