Type-Moon, I, Sakura Matou, Rewrite Destiny

"Am I seeing things? That woman Sakura Matou brought... she actually attacked Zelretch!"

"A dream, I must be dreaming."

For the magi, this scene was naturally incomprehensible and unacceptable.

After all, who was Zelretch? He was the true pinnacle of magi.

Even those legendary Divine Era Magi were, in their eyes, no match for this old man.

And now, someone dared to attack him directly. Who did that woman think she was? Crimson Moon?

Despite the gasps from the magi, and feeling a bit surprised by Luó Háo's sudden actions, the only one present who could stop Luó Háo, Sakura, did not choose to intervene.

Zelretch was, in a way, indeed the apex among all magi.

He was likely the strongest Magus in Type-Moon's entire history.

If Aoko Aozaki, a fellow Magus, had a comprehensive strength of one hundred, then Zelretch in his prime probably had a comprehensive strength of over ten thousand.

After all, Zelretch in his prime could directly repel the full power of the moon-falling attack by the lunar Ultimate One, Crimson Moon.

However, after that battle, where he and Crimson Moon both suffered heavy losses, and Zelretch even became a Dead Apostle, he was no longer the Zelretch who could destroy the world with his boundless aether cannon.

It was uncertain if the current Zelretch even retained half of his prime strength.

Although, theoretically, this power was still above Luó Háo's.

But... Luó Háo was a God Slayer. God Slayers were unreasonable beings, with incredibly tough bodies, bones harder than steel, and what's more, God Slayers possessed an almost terrifying resistance to 'mystery,' whether benevolent or malevolent, it could barely affect them.

Therefore, although Luó Háo's attack on Zelretch surprised Sakura, she didn't intend to stop it. In fact, she even planned to let Luó Háo display some of her strength to properly train the muscles of her Matou family...

Just now, Zelretch had inadvertently acted in a way that seemed to harm Sakura during his attempt to stop the fight, which is why Luó Háo attacked him.

However, after unleashing her entire Twelve Divine Phoenix Palms, and failing to harm Zelretch in the slightest, Luó Háo couldn't help but frown, hesitating whether to continue attacking Zelretch.

Being able to withstand her entire Twelve Divine Phoenix Palms, in her world, Luó Háo would have unhesitatingly praised Zelretch as a true hero of the time and unleashed her full power to take off this hero's head.

But this was not Luó Háo's world, and she was no longer the Cult Leader who once dominated the martial arts scene of Jiangnan.

Although Luó Háo was extremely narcissistic and self-centered, caring for almost nothing besides herself, Sakura was an exception.

For Sakura's sake, the self-centered Luó Háo could endure Kurumi's mockery. For Sakura's sake, the narcissistic Luó Háo was willing to follow orders... This was why Luó Háo hesitated.

Just as Luó Háo was frowning, contemplating whether continuing her attack would negatively impact Sakura or disrupt her plans.

Sakura, who had gotten up from the ground, brushed off the dust on her clothes and then, without any fear, shouted at Luó Háo.

"Cult Leader Sister, show them your power and enlighten them!"

With a confident smile, upon hearing Sakura's words, the extremely self-centered Luó Háo, the Cult Leader of the Five Prisons Holy Cult, appeared.

"Since Sakura said so... then this barbarian who interrupted my Sakura's duel, let us two complete this unfinished duel."

She glanced at Sakura with wide eyes.

'How 'vicious' are the disciples and descendants of this timeline!'

Zelretch knew how difficult Luó Háo was to deal with, especially after that Twelve Divine Phoenix Palms. He had no desire to continue fighting her.

"Wait... Tohsaka Sakura, I, your elder, am at least..."

Just as Zelretch was about to stop Sakura from demanding Luó Háo continue fighting, using his status as Sakura's elder and the master of her ancestor, Nagato Tohsaka, Luó Háo attacked him before he could finish speaking.

"Battle in the city south, die in the city north, buried by crows that eat the dead. Tell the crows for me: 'Be a hero for a guest.'"

"Dying in the wilderness, unburied, how can decaying flesh escape your clutches? The water flows murmuring, the reeds are dark and deep; the owl cavalry fights and dies, the weary horse wanders and neighs."

"—Great Vajra Godly Skill!"

As Luó Háo chanted in an ancient, elegant style, a golden Buddha instantly materialized behind her.

Then, as Luó Háo gracefully executed her exquisite martial arts, this golden Buddha attached itself to Luó Háo like armor, causing her to shimmer with a brilliant golden Buddhist light.

This was the Authority that Luó Háo had usurped after defeating the two Buddhist guardian kings, 'Mishaku Kongō' and 'Narayanar-Kengō-Ō,' from the A-un pair.

By embodying the power of the Vajra Warriors, she gained unparalleled strength. Furthermore, when activating this Authority and using the Great Vajra Godly Skill, Luó Háo could release golden particles called 'Essence of Vajra Strength,' which could transform into giant golden palms or wrap around her body like armor for protection.

If Luó Háo's previous attacks with the Twelve Divine Phoenix Palms were enough to shatter mountains, then now, with the power of the Vajra Warriors, Luó Háo possessed the strength to move Mount Tai.

Every circle and every kick was pure power.

At this moment, even a sliver of power leaking from Luó Háo would be enough to cause a minor earthquake in a good portion of London.

However, under Luó Háo's incredibly precise martial arts control, not a single ounce of power leaked out.

The terrifying strength capable of moving Mount Tai was entirely contained within Luó Háo's fists and feet.

93: The Aftermath and a Peculiar Imagination.

I want to vomit blood.

This was how Zelretch felt at the moment.

Constantly activating the Second Magic, she created countless rifts leading to parallel spaces. Even though these pathways to parallel worlds could help Zelretch transfer away ninety-nine percent of Luo Hao's power, the remaining one percent was still infused into his body through her technique, which she named 'Penetrating Force,' a skill that strikes through an obstacle.

A wry smile played on his lips. Facing the continuous, wave-like torrent of power, Zelretch could only passively channel his Magic Power to transfer the incoming force.

Not only that, but Zelretch also had to prevent Luo Hao's attack from accidentally wiping out the Clock Tower's high-ranking officials present. Therefore, not wanting to fight an unnecessary battle and being naturally countered by a cheater like a God Slayer, he could only wear a wry smile.

Treading with exquisite steps, twisting her graceful, ethereal figure.

Luo Hao continuously dodged Zelretch's counterattacks with his aether cannon, while simultaneously 'pummeling' Zelretch with punches and kicks.

She was truly growing more 'formidable' as the fight progressed.

Although in Luo Hao's eyes, Zelretch wasn't a qualified opponent, being a magic-user.

Still, Zelretch was enough for Luo Hao to unleash her full power and have a good fight.

Furthermore, Luo Hao was actually a bit of a 'shut-in,' feeling very uncomfortable being watched and in the spotlight. But she couldn't just gouge out the eyes of the onlookers like she used to.

This undoubtedly made Luo Hao more violent, wanting to end the battle faster.

"Heavenly Way Seimei, Earthly Way Tranquility, Human Way Void Tranquility."

Blazing sun, electric light, heavenly spirit, earthly spirit, Supreme Lord, hurry as per decree.

—Dragon Roar Tiger Howl Great Law!"

Another technique that Luo Hao had developed to its extreme, infused with countless Authorities.

Facing Zelretch, who had been defending for a long time and could withstand attacks better than a turtle, Luo Hao was clearly getting impatient.

The Dragon Roar Tiger Howl Great Law was a skill developed by Luo Hao after defeating the 'Gayatri,' a goddess from Indian mythology, and usurping her Authority, then blending it with martial arts.

By incorporating certain sound-related martial arts techniques into the Authority, Luo Hao could expel sound and breath as ultrasonic waves, creating shockwaves of varying power.

Normally, Luo Hao preferred to release this Authority by chanting poetry, with the power varying significantly depending on the duration of the chant.

From a cold snort, equivalent to the impact of a speeding truck with its accelerator floored, to a full-power chant that could rival the strongest storms on Earth, this move could be used for combat support or as a country-destroying ultimate attack, depending entirely on Luo Hao's intentions.

Not only that, but besides being actively activated, the Dragon Roar Tiger Howl Great Law could also passively take effect in conjunction with Luo Hao's breathing. Even a slight exhale, almost soundless, was enough to generate an impact comparable to a boxing punch, which could be used in close-quarters combat to complement Luo Hao's martial arts.

Furthermore, this Authority could cut off all sounds except for Luo Hao's own voice and the gentle hum of the wind.

If activating the Great Vajra Godly Skill earlier had left everyone unable to discern Luo Hao's true strength.

Then, with the activation of the Dragon Roar Tiger Howl Great Law.

The Magus present felt their hearts and livers shatter.

These Magus, who usually looked down on everyone, had always believed themselves to be the true inhabitants of the world, the masters of destiny.

However... on this day, they realized their own insignificance... they saw a 'god'!

If the deities of the Divine Era were to awaken, they would probably be at Luo Hao's level.

With such thoughts, the vast majority of the Magus present, after witnessing Luo Hao display her god-like power, looked at Sakura with expressions of appeasement, fear, and fervent admiration.

Sakura paid no attention to the gazes of these Magus.

Protected by Kurumi, she had no fear of anyone suddenly attacking her.

Perhaps feeling that the time was right, or perhaps not wanting to truly enrage Zelretch, Luo Hao, after further displaying her power.

Under the complex gazes of the assembled Magus, Sakura directly called Luo Hao back.

"Cult Leader Sister, let's stop here for today."

Nodding to Zelretch, whom she had come to appreciate to some extent as a 'barbarian' through this battle, Luo Hao returned to Sakura's side.

Seeing a woman who was like a god, or perhaps was truly a god, being easily commanded by a young girl like Sakura.

The Magus's eyes grew even more fervent, and their expressions became increasingly humble.

Of course, not all Magus were like this. For example, the high-ranking officials of the Clock Tower, such as the Lords and Department Heads, showed more concern on their faces.

The H-class Magecraft that Sakura used at the beginning of the duel appeared to these individuals as merely a unique and unremarkable modern variant of Magecraft.

Of course, given Sakura's current age, it was indeed remarkable that she could wield such Magecraft to this extent.

However, the Daoist Arts, Martial Arts, and Qi that Sakura subsequently displayed were not so pleasant.

Daoist Arts, Martial Arts, Qi... In the eyes of these individuals, the level Sakura displayed was completely monstrous.

In other words, in the eyes of these Clock Tower high-ranking officials, Sakura was a genius in Magecraft and a monster in wielding Qi.

And Qi, in the world of Type-Moon, was a unique system used in the ancient continent over there.

It belonged to organizations outside the Mage's Association, namely the Spiral Hall and the Mountain Court, and was under their jurisdiction.

In other words, in the eyes of these Lords, Sakura, who came from the Far East, was likely a Magus born from the Spiral Hall or the Mountain Court... And knowing that the Mountain Court had at least a dozen Immortals among its ranks, these high-ranking officials identified Luo Hao, who displayed god-like power, as an Immortal from the Mountain Court.

A monster-level Eastern Magus, bringing along an Immortal who obeyed her every word, to London, the location of the Clock Tower.

The implications of this were self-evident.

The more these Lords and Department Heads speculated with their overactive imaginations, the more worried and fearful they became.

What were Sakura and her group's intentions? Exchange or... war?

If the Eastern factions truly intended to attack and seize global 'hegemony,' would all Immortals possess combat power like Luó Háo?

However, not everyone harbored such worries; Kischur Zelretch and Marisbury did not, as they knew part of the truth.

And so, the grand yet somewhat anticlimactic duel concluded.

Although Sakura Matou and Lorelei did not determine a victor.

But... perhaps yielding to the strength displayed by the Matou Family, which Sakura Matou represented, or perhaps simply wanting to play it safe with Sakura, this Eastern guest in their eyes, the Bartholomello family approached Sakura after the battle and informed her that their family would fulfill their post-defeat promise.

"You're asking me what I want?"

"Yes... although due to some unforeseen circumstances, the family head and you fought to a draw, Miss Sakura Matou, our Bartholomello family still intends to fulfill our post-defeat promise..."

"Is that so? However, I haven't decided on the conditions yet. How about this, I'll have Your Excellency Kischur Zelretch convey my wishes in a few days..."

PS: Resuming four updates...

94. A Grand Council Resolution Convened Due to Speculation and 'Foolishness.'

Chaos, utter chaos.

As the high-ranking members of the Mage's Association engaged in wild speculation based on already incorrect answers, the Mage's Association, with such leaders, was bound to fall into disarray.

In these past few days, the Clock Tower had undergone a complete, albeit clandestine, transformation.

Various families began to prepare for war, stockpiling vast amounts of resources. Many Magecrafts that were previously restricted were now being widely disseminated. Simultaneously, waves of intelligence personnel were dispatched to the East.

All of this was not concealed; in fact, it was carried out with great fanfare.

The actions of these prominent families and the Clock Tower's high-ranking officials naturally affected the ordinary Magus affiliated with the Clock Tower.