Battle, Aventurine! What a Fast Blade!
The live stream that started with Sparkle dropped a bombshell into the sea of stars, causing a sensation far exceeding any previous one.
The real-time, unedited battle footage presented a conflict that took place on the snowy plains of Jarilo-VI to the entire universe.
Penacony, the hotel's elegant tea room.
Firefly and Kafka sat facing each other, the fragrant aroma of tea filling the air.
On their terminal screens, a live stream was playing, with Sparkle's teasing tone but horrifying content.
In the scene, Lin Hai wields Odachi, moving with impunity.
As Firefly gazed at that invincible figure, a complex light flickered in her eyes.
There was admiration, a sense of security, and a touch of disbelief.
She sighed softly, "He's become... stronger."
Kafka picked up her teacup, but didn't drink it immediately. Her gaze pierced through the screen, analyzing the information contained in each frame.
"You're right." She nodded slowly, her tone grave. "He has indeed become stronger, and... stronger in a way that defies logic."
She put down her teacup and tapped her fingertips lightly on the table, making a rhythmic, soft sound.
Kafka said, "This is really strange. Improving one's strength requires accumulation and a catalyst, but his growth rate is so fast it seems to defy basic laws."
She looked up at Firefly: "Firefly, you've had more contact with him, do you know the reason behind it?"
Firefly avoided Kafka's gaze, picked up her teacup, and took a sip to conceal her inner turmoil.
Although she sensed that Lin Hai's increased power was related to that unique intimacy, it was a private connection between her and Lin Hai that she couldn't reveal to anyone else.
"I... I don't know either," she answered softly.
This wasn't entirely a lie, because she herself didn't understand the specific mechanisms behind power enhancement.
Kafka didn't press further, but instead turned her gaze back to the figure on the live stream screen, a figure that resembled a god of war.
"If this terrifying speed continues... it probably won't be long before it becomes truly difficult to find anything in this sea of stars that can restrain him."
Her tone lacked a trace of languor and gained a subtle hint of apprehension.
Belobog, streets and alleys.
The same live broadcast was playing on screens in various locations and on individual devices.
When people saw their revered Mr. Lin crush the Interastral Peace Corporation's armed forces with such domineering and unparalleled power, their initial shock quickly turned into fervent cheers and pride.
Long live Mr. Lin Hai!
"That's incredible! Did you see that? That's our true guardian!"
"Drive these invaders out!"
"That's right, the people from Interastral Peace Corporation are the invaders!"
The barrage of comments swept across the live streaming platform.
The screen was filled with a dense barrage of praise, exclamations, and supportive comments, almost completely covering the entire image.
The emotions of the people of Belobog were ignited; Lin Hai's strength gave them an unprecedented sense of security and pride.
The Astral Express is speeding towards the battleground.
Inside the observation carriage of the train, Himeko and March 7th were also intently watching the live broadcast.
The train engine roared.
"His power level has increased again."
Himeko crossed her arms, her expression serious.
As a knowledgeable navigator, her judgment was remarkably accurate, "And the magnitude was astonishing."
March 7th nodded repeatedly, his face full of amazement:
"Yeah, Himeko! It hasn't been that long, but he seems to have improved so much since the last time we saw him!"
Himeko nodded slightly, her brows furrowing slightly.
"Such a rate of growth is unheard of in my Remembrance. Even those Emanator favored by the Aeon often require years, or even longer, to improve their power. Lin Hai... seems to have broken this convention."
"Mmm! It's like riding a rocket! No, even faster than a rocket!"
The train streaked across the sky, filled with questions, as it rushed towards the area ravaged by war.
The Odachi horizontal sword in Lin Hai's hand dripped with crimson blood, which spread like glaring plum blossoms on the pure white snow.
All the soldiers of the Interastral Peace Corporation around him had been killed.
Only a few scattered remnants of the army were scrambling and crawling away into the distance, leaving behind panicked footprints on the snow-covered plains.
A somber atmosphere permeated the cold air.
Aventurine stood not far away, his luxurious clothes stained with dust and snow, looking slightly disheveled, but his eyes remained calm.
Beneath that calm surface, however, turbulent waves surged.
He looked at the approaching Lin Hai as if it were an insurmountable iceberg.
Lin Hai stopped a few steps away from him, his gaze calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority, his voice piercing through the wind and snow, clear and distinct:
"Is there anything else you'd like to say?"
Aventurine took a deep breath, forcing himself to remain calm.
"Mr. Lin, Interastral Peace Corporation... never truly intended to take this to the point of armed conflict with you."
A cold smile curled at the corner of Lin Hai's lips, "It was your warships that first aimed their main guns at my city. It was you who struck first."
His words were resolute and brooked no argument.
"Our goal, from beginning to end, has always been just that —Sparkle..."
"I'm not a three-year-old," Lin Hai interrupted him, his eyes sharp as knives. "This tactic of sowing discord is meaningless. You, as the commander here, must pay the price for your actions."
In an instant, Lin Hai moved!
Without warning or preparation, his figure suddenly blurred like a ghost.
In the next instant, they had vanished from the spot.
Only a shallow indentation was left on the snow.
Aventurine's pupils contracted sharply; his rich combat experience made him react instinctively!
Several layers of dazzling energy shields lit up around him, and at the same time, he waved his hands rapidly, causing several cards that shimmered with eerie light to fly around him as if they had a life of their own.
They attempted to block and deflect the inevitable attack.
However, all these defenses were rendered useless in the face of Lin Hai's absolute speed and power.
A black blade of light flashed past at a speed beyond visual perception.
There was no loud clang of metal clashing, only a very faint hissing sound, like cloth being sliced by a sharp blade.
Lin Hai appeared behind Aventurine, his back to him.
At the same time, Aventurine's body suddenly stiffened, and the energy shield and cards surrounding him quietly dissipated like a burst bubble.
He looked down in disbelief and saw a clean slit in his magnificent robes.
A deep, bone-revealing wound suddenly appeared, and warm blood was gushing out, staining the clothes and the white snow at the feet.
"Well..."
Aventurine let out a muffled groan, his legs went weak, and he half-knelt on the ground.
His eyes widened as he stared intently at the rapidly expanding patch of bright red on the snow.
He had anticipated defeat.
I never imagined we'd lose so completely!
So fast!
He couldn't even see how Lin Hai drew his sword; his proud defense was easily pierced as if it were made of paper.
Aventurine originally thought that he could at least hold his own against Lin Hai for a few rounds, and at the very least, find out more about his background.
But now he realized that the difference in strength between the two sides was simply worlds apart.
They don't even have the right to make the other party take it seriously!
"Cough... Pfft--"
Aventurine coughed violently, spitting out a mouthful of bubbly blood.
My lungs were injured by the knife's energy, causing a burning pain and a feeling of suffocation.
Lin Hai didn't even turn around to look at Aventurine, who was kneeling on the ground.
He turned around and looked at the live broadcast camera, controlled by Sparkle, which was suspended in mid-air.
"Interastral Peace Corporation, it's time to carefully consider how you should interact with Lin Hai, Sparkle, and the entire Belobog in the future."
This statement is both a verdict on the defeated army and the strongest message to all onlookers in the Star Sea.
The wind and snow continue, but the balance of power on this snow-covered plain has been completely tilted.