Chapter 441
Molay closed her eyes slightly, preparing to face the attack from the First Pope. After all, she didn't think she would have any ability to fight back against such a figure. In fact, even if she did, she shouldn't have done it; it would be a terrible Evil.
Of course, the main reason is that they really had no chance to fight back. If possible, Molay should be smug for a while...
Immediately afterwards, the entire space of Jerusalem was squeezed and creaked by the aura emanating from the Third Temple.
"Ah, ah, from strange stars, other dimensions, other Universe... it's finally here!"
Molay knelt on the ground with a thud. "That is not my Mother of the Abyss, but she is still an incomparably noble Servant, for everything originates from Her... In conclusion, we are currently lacking various personnel. Join us! Lady Novia, join us! With your power, you will surely be second only to Her!"
Within the crumbling Jerusalem, flames roared and danced like a tidal wave, emitting a bloodthirsty howl.
The heated fragments of space transformed into scorching whirlwinds, and under the illumination of the raging flames, countless unknown lights and shadows flickered and alternated in the darkness.
This scene is like a brightly colored painting of Hell.
Everything in sight was being devoured in the flames. Even things described in terms of concepts could not escape being swallowed up and degraded under the intense Fate. The black flames were not its true manifestation, but rather a substance appearing as an illusion.
True identity is the mystery that reduces everything to nothingness.
However, in a space where fragments of Jerusalem are scattered everywhere—
Flames and darkness dance wildly.
The Third Temple in Jerusalem was literally blown open, just as a fetus was taken directly from its mother's womb.
That was undoubtedly a colossal existence, a terrifying existence.
What appeared before Novia was Ritsuka Fujimaru, who had appeared in the form of a goat Demon in her dream in Fairy Britain.
Facing the assembled Servant, Goat Ritsuka Fujimaru showed neither fear, Wrath, confusion, nor madness...
She simply stood there, surveying everything with an indescribable gaze. The deep, yet maddening roar of the giant drums surrounding her towering Deafening Crash, and the monotonous, hollow wails played by the suspended flute, all accompanied by the shadow of the true Holy Grail that brought happiness to all, hovered behind her.
Then, Ritsuka Fujimaru let out a bizarre roar that seemed capable of tearing apart the sky and the Singularity.
A sudden distortion followed --
A vortex of dust and flames spewed from the void, then settled into the fragrance emanating from the body itself.
The darkness resembled an ocean, in which alien sea creatures and all things in heaven and earth took shape in a bottomless, pitch-black vortex, while an indeterminate destructive force lingered in the boundless center, churning and bubbling, profaning everything.
In some ways, the scene at this moment resembles the instant when a Creator said, 'Let there be light.'
The moment that connects humanity with the Ocean Planet, or the moment that connects 'Ritsuka Fujimaru' with 'God'.
The 'destruction,' devoid of any mind or form, manifests itself in Ritsuka Fujimaru, the vessel most suited to Him.
"... This is indeed a bit troublesome."
Looking at Ritsuka Fujimaru like this, Novia couldn't help but think so.
If it were the so-called Mother of the Abyss, Sabu, it would be fine, but this is Azathoth, the supreme being among the Outer Gods, who has never awakened since ancient times and has never come into the universe from outside the universe. Moreover, He appeared in the world by extremely reasonable and legitimate means.
First, she used Molay to transform into Cradle Jerusalem of the 'Temple Tower'. Then, she used the true Holy Grail from the Lion King to obtain a vessel that could contain her power. If the Lion King of the original Sixth Singularity could destroy Planet once he pulled out the Holy Lance, then the current Azathoth Ritsuka Fujimaru has already surpassed the level of a 'Beast'.
"... It wasn't in vain that I did all this."
Azathoth Ritsuka Fujimaru spoke in a completely different, calm tone than in the dream.
She was merely moving, yet she was constantly absorbing the immense Od within Novia's body, as Greed as a parched desert drinking in torrential rain.
"You've done so much, I really should come and see you."
Novia said.
Upon hearing this, the tall, Demon woman smiled gently.
"This body is no match for you, but you must Protection this Planet, right? This Planet is in an extremely poor state right now; it could be destroyed with just the slightest push. I have no interest in anything on this Planet."
She paused there, exhaled, and slowly inhaled.
"Dreams and hopes are wonderful concepts, really, so bright and beautiful, though they mean nothing to me."
"So, could you please return to our side?--"
As she was about to shout something, she suddenly seemed to realize something and shifted her gaze.
Wherever her gaze fell—
"Is that so?"
A voice came from inside.
Amidst the rubble of the now-destroyed Third Temple, the Lion King, seemingly seated on Throne, rests her chin on her hand, the Holy Lance standing beside her radiating endless light. Her golden eyes hold a hint of pleasure, and in the light, her lips seem to curve into a smile.
"But this little girl isn't giving up easily. How long can your manifestation last? Are you going to fall asleep again soon?"
At the same time, she glanced at Novia again, as if looking at her any longer would be terrible, so she really only glanced at her once.
"Last time it was an incomplete dragon, this time it's a crippled beast, a bunch of wretched creatures. I wonder how long they can hold out."
Of course, for some special reason, only Novia and Azathoth Ritsuka Fujimaru were able to see the Lion King.
At the same time, Novia had this feeling.
If we only look at Od, both might be nearly inexhaustible, giving the impression that given time, they would continuously emerge.
I can understand Azathoth possessing the true Holy Grail, but the Lion King... how could her status be so high? And why does that tone sound so familiar...?
Then, at that moment, a sound rang out from behind Novia.
"Who is this? What kind of Servant is this? How can it be so malevolent... Wait, how can it be human?!"
Xuanzang frowned slightly, looking at Ritsuka Fujimaru, who was about seven or eight meters tall, "... However, this power is somewhat similar to yours, Dīpaṃkara."
Xuanzang's words were not mere speculation.
Because Buddhism in the Nasuverse does indeed have certain connections with the Cthulhu mythos. In episode 154, Nezha mentioned that the power of bubbles is similar to that of Maitreya, although the two are completely different. Furthermore, the North Star Myōken Bodhisattva, whom Katsushika Hokusai, is described as the "Dark Emperor sees through all things" and the "King of the Venerated Stars." He is considered to be the same person as the Daoist Dark Heavenly Emperor of the North Pole (Zhenwu the Great). At the same time, in Cthulhu works, he and Hastur, the King in Yellow, are the same person.
"Wait! Master, Sun Wukong's power is surging within this guy! This must be the little guy Sun Wukong was talking about!"
Following Xuanzang's further speech, Novia understood the current situation of Azathoth Ritsuka Fujimaru. It was probably a forced action, since Ritsuka Fujimaru herself had not yet submitted. Therefore, Sun Wukong, who had already become a god, used the power of the Ruyi Jingu Bang, the 'Holy Lance,' to help her fight back.
In that case...
"Listen, Xuanzang."
Novia said to Xuanzang.
He was filled with mixed emotions, because if that was the case, he understood why Xuanzang Siddhartha come here.
Because on Sun Wukong's body is that 'mountain'.
Whether the Second Great Adventure is a mountain in the Himalayas or another kind of mountain, there is something weighing on this Sun Wukong. Perhaps it is the restriction on his beastly nature after becoming a god? But in any case, if he were to truly use his full strength, he should be liberating everything.
"Use your Noble Phantasm on me."
"Yes... I understand."
Upon hearing this, Xuanzang paused for a moment before quickly using his Noble Phantasm on Novia as she had instructed: the Five Elements Mountain Shakyamuni Tathagata Palm.
This is Xuanzang borrowing a small portion of the power of the Buddha he revered, namely his master in the Heaven Realm in his Tathagata life— Shakyamuni Buddha, which is the legendary end of the world that Sun Wukong once reached, namely the bottom of Shakyamuni's giant palm.
Whether it's the Himalayas of Novia or the Five Elements Mountain of the Savior, Novia intends to stir things up, allowing Sun Wukong, who is currently supporting Ritsuka Fujimaru, to unleash all his power.
In a mere second, a violent roar echoed across the dark sea, the sound carried by the sea breeze and crashing against the waves, shattering into countless pieces.
Therefore.
In Ritsuka Fujimaru's mental world, having already Divine Spirit Summoning Sun Wukong, she subconsciously spat out black foam from her mouth.
At this moment, she was surrounded by cold, dark seawater, and her Demon- like self had vanished without a trace.
There was no one, nothing else, in the pitch-black sea of darkness.
However, Ritsuka Fujimaru could hear a conversation between two people she knew very well.
"Sun Wukong, do you still recognize me?"
"Buddha of the East, I have failed to greet you properly, I have failed to greet you properly!"
"I came here specifically for Ritsuka."
"Oh, thank you. Actually, the two of us in this little guy's mental world understand some things as well, but may I ask Divinity this Evil God is?"
"He came for me."
"What a Laughing Monk! Your family troubles are quite troublesome indeed."
"Your monkey mouth is quite sharp. Fine, this whole thing was indeed started by me, so go ahead and unleash your fury, you little monkey."
Ritsuka was certain that these two were Novia's Consultant and the Sun Wukong gave her power.
As the conversation ended, the girl felt the immense pressure that had been weighing on her vanish instantly. Her Fiery Golden Eyes then Synchronization on the goat Guda outside, and dozens of geometric rays of light swept across its smooth skin like struggling hairs, causing the light and darkness around it to increase noticeably.
And so, the towering Azathoth Ritsuka Fujimaru.
Another Ritsuka Fujimaru has appeared.
That was a girl who, through sheer willpower, had naturally learned the new Magecraft Formula of Divine Spirit Summoning. Her eyes held an unusually colored pupil, which was the Fiery Golden Eyes that Sun Wukong had acquired after being exposed to the smoke of Lord Lao's Eight Trigrams Furnace for a full forty-nine days.
Although Ritsuka's Magecraft skills may not be the best, her talent is excellent, and this Divine Spirit Summoning is also a system of her new summoning Magecraft Formula.
"Consultant, come sooner next time! I've been waiting for you for ages!"
Without hesitation, Ritsuka shouted a roar at Novia and then began to chant.
"The Divine Shell manifests the Ruyi Jingu Bang)."
As soon as the words were spoken, an overwhelming Od swirled and accelerated, and a cyclical spiral of light began to rapidly appear in Ritsuka Fujimaru's left hand. On the smooth surface, several rays of light flowed along the texture, creating a texture as beautiful as the world itself on the staff-armored weapon.
That is the Ruyi Jingu Bang, one of the 'anchors' that hold the world together.
The space of Jerusalem, centered on the Ruyi Jingu Bang) raised high once more, is constantly shattering.
From that crack, one could glimpse what could be described as an endless array of stars.
The space was re-fixed, which was quite Authority for Sun Wukong, who had already become a god.
"Before, I couldn't protect myself and Mash."
Ritsuka Fujimaru remained in a dazed state of excitement, staring directly at the Goat Ritsuka Fujimaru, who was several meters taller than her and looked exactly like her.
"However, my body is a good match for you, and that is my honor, but I will not give in, for this is the body of Ritsuka Fujimaru."
Ritsuka Fujimaru gripped the Ruyi Jingu Bang.
He stood upright before his tall, silent self and made this declaration.
Even if you are the so-called Azathoth, I will never let you touch a single hair on Novia's head!
Xuanzang witnessed this scene from beside Novia, and she was not unable to understand what had happened.
I was simply too surprised—surprised that my eldest disciple had entrusted me with this power, and surprised by the words spoken by Ritsuka Fujimaru had used this power...
"Ugh, Ritsuka, who has obtained Sun Wukong's power, how could you say such things to a monk in front of your master...?"
Of course, Kama was even more surprised than Xuanzang, but she hid her surprise very well, only revealing a dark expression on her face.
Is this Chaldea Master, Ritsuka Fujimaru, trying to provoke me to my face by saying that?
Haha, just the power of a mere monkey...
Chapter 463 I need to correct Novia's XP!
At this very moment, within the space of Jerusalem, where space sometimes shatters and sometimes remains still, two figures, like twins, are facing each other.
Both are beings beyond human intelligence. One is Ritsuka Fujimaru, the last Master Chaldea who used the Ruyi Jingu Bang (Sun Wukong) to gain god-like power; the other is also Ritsuka Fujimaru, but her appearance is like that of a legendary Demon, and her height is far beyond that of ordinary people.
Having lost Ritsuka, her best vessel, Ritsuka seemed unable to speak; she could only move her lips stiffly.
In an instant, a deafening roar erupted from the Deafening Crash of the Singularity, and countless cracks appeared in the chaotic space. Pairs of eyes emerged from behind the cracks, menacingly peering out.
At the same time, the void fire beside her, which was burning everything, changed its form. The void fire transformed into musical notes and shot directly into the ground. As a result, terrifying pressure was applied to Ritsuka's entire body. It was the pressure from the 'Throne' that sealed the anchor power of the Ruyi Jingu Bang.
When this Singularity is swallowed up by these notes, everything will be frozen.
That mystery, which disregards the laws of physics and concepts, should possess enough power to sever a galaxy if it could truly manifest.
Without needing exaggerated light or the use of immense Od, a terrifying Calamity naturally arose.
This is the power that Azathoth, the Supreme Being Outer God, should possess.
It was initially thought that the Ruyi Jingu Bang would be crushed, but it stopped midway. This was probably due to the power of the Outer God being restricted to this Planet... and also due to the will of Ritsuka Fujimaru herself.
Because when under immense pressure, the girl believed: