Chapter 161

Armored in white and wielding a white spear, Durandal stood before Otto, blocking Shen Gonglin's Void Great Void Sword God. With a majestic flick of her spear, the flames ignited by the Great Void Sword Qi's God Resonance were extinguished. Shen Gonglin's all-out attack was effortlessly neutralized by Durandal. As expected of the strongest Valkyrie in the world, her strength was no surprise to anyone present.

"Durandal, are you going to block my way?"

Completely exhausted, the attack from the Great Void Sword God had drained all of Shen Gonglin's strength, yet he still stubbornly refused to collapse. His deep purple eyes were fixed on the girl before him, her long, pale golden hair flowing behind her, her exquisite figure encased in white armor. But Shen Gonglin had no time to appreciate Durandal's beauty; he stared into her eyes. Was she going to shield him? Shen Gonglin asked innocently. This man had just done such a thing before his eyes, and now she was going to shield him and protect him?

"Shen Gonglin, calm down, things aren't as you think..."

Durandal pursed her lips. She knew what her actions meant. The situation was completely out of control. If she could, she wouldn't want to stand in front of Shen Gonglin, but if she didn't, the bishop would be killed if he really attacked Shen Gonglin. If he were in his normal state, Durandal would never have intervened. If he could use his full angelic form, probably no one could stop him. But not now. Shen Gonglin was going all out, Durandal couldn't let him act recklessly. Right now, he really wasn't a match for the bishop.

"Stop, I understand."

Reaching out to stop Durandal's explanation, Shen Gonglin remained calm. Judging from Durandal's expression, she knew Durandal's choice. Shen Gonglin didn't believe she could demand anything from her based on their past relationship; besides, they didn't really have a concrete relationship to begin with, and everything seemed to stem from an accident. Calling them friends was a stretch; Durandal was the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal, and she had just attacked Schicksal's highest leader. Therefore, Durandal's current actions were perfectly understandable.

"Since you've chosen to stand here, there's nothing more to say. Durandal, come on."

Because of excessive force, the bandage on his shoulder had torn, and blood dripped down Shen Gonglin's arm onto the ground. However, Shen Gonglin felt no pain at all. No pain could compare to the girl lying on the ground behind him. Since he had promised to avenge her, he wouldn't give up just because Durandal was in front of him. The Great Void Sword God had squeezed out all of Shen Gonglin Honkai energy and stamina, but he was still standing. As long as he was standing, he had the ability to fight. He could do anything before he fell!

"Lord Rin, give up. You can't do anything right now. Just rest and wait until you recover. Then you can do anything."

He desperately tried to move his legs forward, but his exhausted body couldn't meet Shen Gonglin's will. His body tilted upward uncontrollably. Durandal was startled and wanted to help Shen Gonglin up. The look in his eyes earlier still made her heart Durandal. That unfamiliar pain made Durandal reaction a beat slower. Fortunately, a rose-colored figure had already caught Shen Gonglin before her. The maid appeared in front of Shen Gonglin and supported his body. Thank goodness, he didn't fall.

Rita gently let Shen Gonglin lean against him, facing Shen Gonglin and embracing him slightly. Rita rested his chin on Rita's shoulder, and Rin could smell Rita fragrance. Shen Gonglin wanted to fall asleep like this, but he knew he couldn't. If he fell asleep like this, what would happen to the Class President? Who would seek justice for her?

"Rita, are you going to block my way too?"

Raising his hand to support himself on Rita's shoulder, Shen Gonglin looked back at the figure still lying quietly on the ground, reaffirming his resolve. He turned to look at Rita, and saw deep heartache on the maid's Shen Gonglin 'Shen Gonglin words, Rita was startled, her rose-colored eyes flashing with hesitation. Then, in an instant, her pupils calmed down, becoming as clear as a pool of Amber. Shen Gonglin could clearly see himself in those clear, bright eyes. Yes, in her eyes, there was only him now.

"Lord Rin, I am your maid. Your orders are my will. No matter what you do, Rita will always be with you."

With a slight bow, Rita stood beside Shen Gonglin, supporting his shoulder, facing Durandal. This was her own choice, also for Shen Gonglin's sake, but Rita and Durandal had chosen opposite paths. As Shen Gonglin's maid, fulfilling her master's demands was her top priority. Even if he wanted to go to hell, as his personal, world's number one maid, Rita could only lift her skirt and walk down with him.

"Heh, it really wasn't for nothing that I spoiled you, Rita. I love you the most."

Shen Gonglin raised her hand and pinched the maid's smooth cheek. A smile finally appeared on her face. As expected of Rita, her previous worries were unnecessary. Her efforts had finally paid off. At this moment, Shen Gonglin completely opened her heart to Rita. As expected of her maid, she was the number one master in the world with the world's number one maid.

"It's an honor to hear you say that. I've already recorded what you just said, and I plan to listen to it ten times every night before bed. Please allow me to."

The maid's perfect face wore a relaxed smile, as if the problem at hand didn't exist at all. She could even playfully say things like, "Since Shen Gonglin has made her decision, all I need to do is obey." Unlike Lady Durandal, as a maid, she didn't need to think so much. She could do whatever she wanted, and that was the biggest difference between her, the current girlfriend, and Durandal, the ex-girlfriend.

"Rita, you should understand that you should leave now with Shen Gonglin. This is not a place for you to get involved."

Durandal frowned as she looked at Rita and Shen Gonglin in front of her. Shen Gonglin was one thing, but what was wrong with Rita? How could she follow Shen Gonglin behavior?

Chapter 140 Help Me

"I'm sorry, Durandal. As you said before, people always have to face various choices. This is my choice. As a maid, it's only natural to carry out my master's orders."

Knowing the difference in combat power between the two sides, although they were both S-rank, Rita knew that Durandal was only S-rank because the highest rank in Schicksal was S-rank. The difference in combat power between her and Durandal was probably like heaven and earth. However, even so, she had to support Shen Gonglin's idea. If he wanted to fight, she had to accompany him. Everyone else could betray him, but she couldn't.

"...Okay, I respect your choice. Don't worry, I'll put you two in a safe place."

Durandal sighed. She didn't understand Rita's choice, but it was probably what Shen Gonglin wanted. The difference in combat power was obvious. Shen Gonglin had already lost her fighting ability, while Rita was no obstacle in Durandal's eyes. They were both protecting Shen Gonglin, just on different paths. Durandal didn't know who was right or wrong, but since she had made her choice, Durandal had to see it through to the end.

"Thank you Durandal. You've gone to so much trouble."

Rita summoned her scythe, knowing she would be defeated in an instant. She knew all too well how powerful Durandal was. However, since she had said she would place Shen Gonglin in a safe place, she didn't need to worry anymore. As a maid, she had to stand in front of him at this moment.

The maid took a soft breath, but when she tried to stand in front of Shen Gonglin pulled her back. Meeting Rita's puzzled look, Shen Gonglin chuckled and pinched her cheek. This maid was too considerate. However, Shen Gonglin had no intention of letting her go into battle now. How could someone as weak as her possibly defeat Durandal? She wasn't dead yet. This was something she had to do herself.

"Lord Rin?"

Rita looked at Shen Gonglin in confusion. What was he doing? Was he just admitting defeat? That wasn't like him at all. Or did he want to take action himself? But how could he possibly fight Durandal in his current physical condition? The maid looked at Shen Gonglin with concern. She could do whatever she wanted, after all, she was his personal maid.

"I know you're great, Rita, I love you the most, but it's not your time to make a move yet... Hey, have you had enough of watching the show?"

Removing her fingers from the maid's smooth cheek, Shen Gonglin looked up at the Herrscher in the sky. The Herrscher had been sitting there watching the whole time, remaining neutral, as if enjoying some kind of farce. Now, Shen Gonglin had no choice but to ask her for help; it was her last resort. Her Honkai energy and stamina were exhausted, but a voice within her urged Shen Gonglin to approach the Herrscher. She needed something from her; only then could she contend with Durandal!

"What? I didn't do anything just now. I didn't kill this person. I was just passing by."

Floating in the void, the Herrscher of the Void slowly drifted to Shen Gonglin's side. As soon as she approached, both Rita and Durandal became tense and vigilant. After all, they were facing the enemy of the entire human civilization. Although she seemed to be able to communicate with them, they never forgot that this was the embodiment of Honkai, the ultimate enemy that the Valkyrie were fighting against.

"I know it wasn't you, otherwise I wouldn't have left you hanging there... Please help me, I'm begging you this time."

As soon as the Herrscher approached Shen Gonglin could feel a restless energy stirring within her, as if a voice was calling out in her heart. This Herrscher possessed something she needed. Shen Gonglin swallowed hard, looking at the Herrscher of the Void beside her. She had to explain this to her. Although the Herrscher was right beside her, she remained wary. Shen Gonglin knew that if she made any unusual moves, this Herrscher would immediately distance herself like a rabbit. Therefore Shen Gonglin could only try to communicate with her and make her willingly use her power.

"Huh? You're begging me? That's really rare. For the dignified Shen Gonglin to do this, well, like you said, if you're going to ask someone for a favor, you should at least kneel down and show your belly... Hey, you're really going to do that? I was just joking. Since it's you, no need, no need. I was just kidding."

As if she had heard something unbelievable, the Herrscher covered her mouth and let out a surprised sound. This was Shen Gonglin Shingu! When Shen Gonglin ever begged anyone? Of course, we won't talk about the time he begged Mei to let him bathe with her. This kind of Shen Gonglin was truly rare. The Herrscher teased Shen Gonglin with a smile in her eyes, but she didn't expect Shen Gonglin to actually lunge forward and prepare to kneel down before her. The Herrscher girl was startled and quickly reached out to support Shen Gonglin. She was just joking, how could she really let him do that?

"My legs went weak for a second, who said I knelt down to you? You're getting a little cocky. Tell me, are you going to help or not?"

Steadying herself with the Herrscher's arm, Shen Gonglin stared intently into the Herrscher's eyes. Just moments ago, they were enemies, and she was trying to find a way to kill her and bring Kiana back. But now, she was going to borrow her power. It was truly... Shen Gonglin felt a little embarrassed, but it was the best solution she could think of right now. A voice inside her was urging Shen Gonglin to do it. As for what would happen, who knew?

"Help, of course I'll help. Do you want me to get rid of this eyesore of an insect in front of me?... That man seems to be preparing to escape. Although he's an insect, he's quite powerful. However, he's still no match for me, who possesses the Conquest Gem and the Serenity Gem."

She was incredibly forgiving towards Shen Gonglin, whether it was the Herrscher of the Void or Kiana. How could she not help him after he had gone through all this? Although the Valkyrie named Durandal in front of her was indeed very strong, and although she didn't even know the methods of that man whose soul had rotted away, she would naturally help him since he had asked. In the Herrscher's view, the conflict between her and Shen Gonglin was an internal one. Under these circumstances, it was only necessary to resolve these external conflicts first. After clearing out these people, she could then deal with her, Shen Gonglin, and the other girls. A little delay was acceptable to the Herrscher.

Chapter 141 Changing Clothes, Herrscher of the Void

This situation is rather unfavorable. I never expected the Herrscher to negotiate with Shen Gonglin like this. It seems my calculations were inadequate. Emotion truly is the most terrifying power in the world. I only thought that K423 would unleash its strongest power because of emotion, but I never expected that the power of emotion would also make the Herrscher abandon its destructive instincts and become like this. As long as Shen Gonglin speaks, the Herrscher will definitely turn its attention to me. This is not in line with my plan.

Otto looked at Shen Gonglin with a gloomy expression. He didn't care about Rita's choice at all, but the Herrscher made him feel that his plan was getting out of control. Fortunately, Durandal was still here. She was one of his trump cards. With her there, the plan wouldn't get out of control.

Otto glanced at the Valkyrie standing on him and regained his composure. There was nothing to worry about. The plan going out of control was within his expectations. The human heart is the most difficult thing to control, and even he could not perfectly control it. All of this was expected.

"No need, I have to do this myself. But there's something I want to tell you: stay closer to me."

Just standing up took all her strength. Under the maid's melancholy gaze, Shen Gonglin leaned all her weight on the Herrscher. Ugh, so annoying! But the maid knew the importance of the situation and decided to pretend she didn't see anything... It must be my imagination, right? Why does it feel like the Herrscher is smiling arrogantly at me? That smile... I really want to slash her face with a scythe.

"Okay, go ahead and tell me what you want me to do. I'll help you with anything, even tying those two up over there."

The Herrscher smiled and approached Shen Gonglin. The Herrscher of the Void seemed a little strange, as her attention was entirely focused on the maid beside her. She had just gained a lot of goodwill from the maid, but what could she do? When he needed help, wasn't it her who he turned to? Now it was finally her turn to gain goodwill. She was determined to make sure she did it to the max this time.

Wait a minute, I guess I wasn't even human to begin with?

"What I want to say is... I'm sorry, I've messed with you this time. I'll apologize to you when I have the chance."

With a glint in his eyes, Shen Gonglin watched the Herrscher of the Void approach. He apologized, but his actions were anything but slow, as if his previous weakness had been an act. He reached out and cupped the Herrscher's face, pressing his own cheek against hers. He had no choice; though he felt bad for the unfortunate Herrscher, this was Shen Gonglin 'Shen Gonglin method. Her powerful Honkai energy was like a perfect cake to him. However, Shen Gonglin's main target this time wasn't the Honkai energy. His instincts led him to something deeper, something like... the Herrscher of the Void herself.

"Hmm!"

The Herrscher of the Void's golden eyes were filled with panic. She had been on guard against Shen Gonglin, never expecting him to attack so suddenly. If he bit her, she would probably have to switch characters. However, it was too late. Her mouth was full of Shen Gonglin's taste. This guy's kissing skills were simply amazing. Now, every time he moved his mouth, he could bite her tongue. In that case... she wondered whether biting her neck or biting her tongue would be more exciting.

The Herrscher suddenly pondered this question, but after a brief moment of surprise, she realized that Shen Gonglin didn't mean it that way. What's wrong? She just wanted to kiss him and then bite him. If that's the case, then there's no need to apologize. It's not a big deal. You scared me.

Realizing that Shen Gonglin didn't mean anything by it, the Herrscher finally felt relieved. There was no need to apologize for this, so the Herrscher relaxed and began to cooperate with Shen Gonglin. After her golden eyes swept over Rita and Durandal's ashen faces, she felt a surge of smugness. As expected, she was more important. Otherwise, why would Shen Gonglin be like this? There was really no way around it. Who could blame her for being so charming? Tsk tsk tsk, Shen Gonglin really knows her stuff.

However, Shen Gonglin had a different feeling now. It was as if a door to a new world had been opened in his mind. This close contact with the Herrscher had allowed him to touch something he had never expected. He had originally intended to use his vampiric abilities to recover from the Herrscher and perhaps even awaken Kiana, but when he actually did it, he found that he could no longer care about that. It was his instinct that was controlling him, making him get closer to the Herrscher. Only by getting closer could he get something from her.

[Contact conditions met, bloodline fully activated]

[Outfit Change - Herrscher of the Void]

"Huh? What's going on...?"

Almost suffocating from Shen Gonglin's kiss, even Herrscher needs to breathe. Feeling as if her consciousness was fading, the Herrscher's face flushed crimson, completely devoid of her previous world-destroying aura. Finally separating from Shen Gonglin, the Herrscher breathed heavily, her golden eyes seemingly veiled by a layer of mist. Although not as stimulating as being sucked blood, it was still unbearable for Herrscher. Just as she was about to say something, a strange movement from Shen Gonglin made her eyes widen. What was wrong with Shen Gonglin? Why was he glowing? And this feeling... what was happening?

A familiar feeling emanated from Shen Gonglin. The Herrscher released Shen Gonglin, and at that moment, a change was taking place within Shen Gonglin. His once golden hair turned snow-white, and then, the smooth strands rapidly grew longer at a visible speed. His clothes abruptly changed in the light, transforming from tattered garments into a well-fitting and magnificent dress. The black velvet fabric exuded elegance and nobility, and several Spear of the Void, identical to those Herrscher of the Void, appeared behind him. The transformation of Shen Gonglin stunned everyone present. What was happening? Why had he become like this? This feeling... it was simply the Herrscher!

Her long white hair moved without wind. The Herrscher stared wide-eyed at Shen Gonglin in front of her, her face full of astonishment. She was all too familiar with this power, but why was it appearing on Shen Gonglin? Her own power had not weakened at all. What was going on with Shen Gonglin? Looking at his open purple pupils and the power to control space, the Herrscher of the Void felt... dumbfounded. How did he become Herrscher?

Chapter 142 Why Doesn't He Just Die?

[Full Awakening of Bloodlines]

[Analysis of the Herrscher of the Void's Abilities Completed]

[Costume change, Herrscher of the Void, 80% similarity]

[Temporarily gained 80% of the Herrscher of the Void's full abilities]

[Use the power of the Herrscher to smash that dog's head!]

Such voices echoed in her mind, and Shen Gonglin felt the changes in her body. So this was the feeling of the Herrscher of the Void? It was indeed powerful. She hadn't used her true power before, but now that she possessed this power, she could do whatever she wanted.

A halo appeared in his purple eyes. Except for the eye color, Shen Gonglin was exactly the same as the Herrscher in front of him... Ah, no, he was a little shorter than the Herrscher. Although his hair color and attire were completely identical, there were still subtle differences in his appearance. How to put it... Looking at Shen Gonglin, the Herrscher suddenly felt like she was seeing her own sister. As soon as this feeling arose, the Herrscher felt her mentality collapse. She didn't need any sister; she needed a man, the original Shen Gonglin. How did he become like this? Standing so close, the Herrscher could clearly sense the surging Herrscher energy within the person standing in front of her. Except for the lack of the reactions from the Serenity Gem and the Conquest Gem, he was exactly the same as her. What was Shen Gonglin made of? Why did he have such strange abilities?

That's a lie!

"To control the power of Herrscher with human power, and to exist simultaneously with the Herrscher of the Void, this... this is simply an unimaginable feat. His body is indeed worth studying. Durandal, go all out. We can no longer leave this rough gem with Theresa and them playing house."

Otto's eyes gleamed with intense light. Wasn't this exactly what he had been planning all along? To control divine power with human strength. He had been planning this for so long without achieving it, yet Shen Gonglin had done it so easily. Was it only possible to copy the Herrscher of the Void's abilities, or could she also copy the abilities of other Herrscher? Various speculations swirled in Otto's mind. No, if he could figure out Shen Gonglin's physical condition, he felt that humanity's technology could advance to a new level. To be able to control the power of Herrscher —how tempting that was!

Just imagine: he can convert the opponent's physical strength into his own by absorbing their blood, thus putting them into a period of weakness for a considerable time. He can also subtly make those around him fall in love with his ability to be loved. Even Anti-Entropy and his Valkyrie cannot escape him. He also has a pseudo- Herrscher can control time by his side, and he possesses a Strategic Angel Mode that even Schicksal's current technology cannot analyze. He also has lightning control abilities comparable to the Herrscher of Thunder, and now he can even copy Herrscher. This person is indispensable; as long as he has him in his grasp, Otto feels like he holds the future in his hands!

"I'm sorry, Your Excellency, I'm only responsible for your safety. You should retreat now. Here's a piece of advice: it's best not to mess with Shen Gonglin, otherwise I can't guarantee what I might do."

Durandal glanced coldly at Otto standing behind her. It was her duty to stand there, but that didn't mean she had to obey Otto's every command. Durandal was in a bad mood. Her relationship with Shen Gonglin had reached a freezing Durandal, and all she could think about was how to repair Shen Gonglin. Now this guy wanted her to capture Shen Gonglin.

Why doesn't he just die?

"I lost my composure. I'll leave Durandal to you. It seems I'm no longer fit to stay here."

Shaking his head, Otto, who had been somewhat frenzied, regained his composure. It seemed that the plan needed to be slightly modified, and it wasn't appropriate for him to stay here any longer. He needed to observe Shen Gonglin's abilities from all angles to see if they were merely for show or if she truly possessed the power of the Herrscher of the Void. It was truly astonishing how he had planned for so long, while she had obtained the Herrscher's power so easily. It really was unfair.

"Where do you want to run off to?"

Shen Gonglin spread his five fingers, and a golden halo appeared in front of him. A Spear of the Void pierced through the halo and appeared in front of Otto. The clanging sound of metal clashing rang out. Durandal's knight's lance swept the Spear of the Void away. This result was exactly what Shen Gonglin had expected. To smash that guy's head, he had to break through Durandal's defense.

"Stop, Shen Gonglin."

Durandal, holding a white knight's lance, was imposing and awe-inspiring. Even though Shen Gonglin now controlled the Herrscher's power, it did not change her attitude in the slightest. She could not see through the man behind her. Durandal Shen Gonglin, who had only gained Herrscher power. If the man behind her wanted to make a move against her, he would be in great danger.

"Don't expect to distract me with words during the fight!"

This state is not suitable for close combat. Referring to the previous Herrscher of the Void's combat methods, Shen Gonglin mobilized the power within his body and began his battle. His mind is quite good. After obtaining the Herrscher's energy, the brain damage caused by the high load was also healed. Although there are still some problems with his physical strength, in general, he has recovered the ability to fight. He will not give up on what he has decided so easily. He must pay the price for what he did before.

The sky is the Herrscher of the Herrscher of the Void, but due to her fear of heights, Shen Gonglin cannot fly very high. Even with the Herrscher's abilities, Shen Gonglin cannot overcome this problem. Herrscher with a fear of heights... The real Herrscher floating in the air had a look of embarrassment in her eyes as she observed the battle below. The Herrscher secretly wiped her mouth; being ambushed by Shen Gonglin earlier was truly terrifying. If Rin had taken the opportunity to bite her tongue then, she would probably be kneeling by now. Fortunately, he only explored the Herrscher Core through that intimate contact, and her power did not diminish in the slightest, while he possessed the same power as her. The Herrscher of Domination?

No, if that were the case, my power wouldn't be so unaffected as it is now. Everything is because Shen Gonglin is too special. She's really amazing. She can still use this move in her Herrscher form. Two consecutive shots of Great Void Sword Qi God Resonance. Not bad. In that case, Shen Gonglin's power will be greatly weakened. In that case, I will still be the ultimate victor.

Chapter 143 Know When to Quit

The Herrscher remained calm and collected, possessing not only immense power but also a Herrscher of the Void vision that allowed her to see the bigger picture. The man gave her a very uncomfortable feeling. If Shen Gonglin could leave him with some unforgettable memory, that would be ideal. Besides, she would inevitably have to fight Shen Gonglin eventually, so weakening him here was a good option. Watching the battlefield below, a faint smile appeared on the Herrscher's lips when she saw Shen Gonglin begin to gather her strength again. Yes, that's it.

She was not yet familiar with the power of the Herrscher of the Void. She had the treasure mountain Shen Gonglin, but she could not use it freely. So instead of exploring the power of the Herrscher now, Honkai energy the surging Honkai energy in her body where it was needed. This time, the situation was different from before. This attack pierced through the stars!

The previous Great Void Sword Qi was blocked by Durandal, but this time, Shen Gonglin is even more confident. Gods are the ultimate in change, and can speak of the wonders of all things. They cannot be questioned. Great Void Sword Qi... God Resonance!

She used this move in her Herrscher form. Previously, her God Resonance only contained the Honkai energy absorbed by Shen Gonglin as a human. But now, Shen Gonglin is Herrscher. As a collection of Honkai, the concentration of Shen Gonglin Honkai energy within her body is unprecedentedly high. Just standing still here, a huge amount of Honkai energy gathers into her body. Golden light once again condensed in Shen Gonglin's hand. Great Void Sword Qi, this is a technique passed down from Fu Hua. With this move, Otto will pay the price!

"Bishop, prepare to retreat. I will hold off Shen Gonglin. Even I will have to use my full strength to pull off this move."

Durandal was on high alert. This time, the feeling was completely different from before. She still didn't intend to take the initiative to attack. Shen Gonglin's combat experience was still insufficient. Although this move was powerful, the charging time was too long... Durandal had enough confidence in herself. Although Shen Gonglin's move was very powerful, she ultimately bore the title of the strongest. As the face of Schicksal, Durandal would definitely not lose.

"Great Void Sword Qi, God Resonance!"

The golden light transformed into a sharp sword. With a flick of her finger, Shen Gonglin sent the light hurtling towards Durandal. Durandal, in turn, raised her lance and erected a blue light barrier. Under this barrier, Durandal was confident she could withstand anything.

However, Shen Gonglin's goal was never Durandal.

Just as the God Resonance and Durandal's defenses were about to collide, Shen Gonglin Shingu suddenly snapped her fingers. A huge golden halo appeared in front of Durandal, instantly engulfing the radiance of the God Resonance. Having possessed the Herrscher of the Herrscher of the Void 'Herrscher of the Void abilities and personally experienced the consequences of this move, Shen Gonglin quite clever. She wasn't familiar with the Herrscher of the Herrscher of the Void's other abilities, but using this move as an auxiliary was perfectly fine!

What!

The power of the God Resonance vanished before her eyes. Durandal, on high alert, had only managed to block out a lonely attack. Sensing the surge of energy behind her, Durandal looked in shock towards Otto's back. Behind them, a circle of light had unfurled, and the power erupting from it made Durandal and Otto widen their eyes. They were focused solely on Shen Gonglin's God Resonance attack, forgetting that Shen Gonglin could still use the Herrscher of the Void's abilities. Now, they were in trouble.

The explosion was deafening. Shen Gonglin, panting heavily, looked at the blast ahead with a satisfied expression. His strength was still surging, but Shen Gonglin stamina remained at its original level. It seemed that even transforming into the Herrscher of the Void couldn't change this problem. Whether he transformed into the Universal Angel or the Herrscher of the Void, all these powers were based on Shen Gonglin's stamina. Unfortunately, no matter how much he trained, he couldn't improve his stamina. It was still at the level of an ordinary sixteen-year-old. He would get tired after running a few hundred meters on the track, and he would be panting like a bellows after climbing four flights of stairs. Fortunately, he could now use bloodsucking to restore his stamina, otherwise he would truly be the legendary "charging for five hours to last for five minutes."

Unfortunately, there's no way to restore stamina now. The Herrscher of the Void suffered a loss earlier, so it's probably not easy to trick her into coming here. Although Rita is right beside him, Shen Gonglin has other things to entrust to her. Just like Bronya, he can't let her become exhausted. So Shen Gonglin can't bite her neck right now. He stands on the ground quietly waiting for the dust to dissipate. He's been hit by his own move, and he hopes it will kill her.

"How embarrassing... Shen Gonglin. To be able to use the power of Herrscher to this extent right after just obtaining it, you are truly remarkable. It seems I need to increase my regard for you."

A male voice came from the smoke and dust. Upon hearing this voice, Shen Gonglin showed a disappointed expression. So, he still couldn't kill him. This man was quite skilled. As the smoke and dust cleared, Otto's disheveled figure appeared before everyone's eyes. His right arm was bent unnaturally, and his face was covered in blood. Otto leaned against the wall, supporting himself with his right hand, looking weak. This was the first time in five hundred years that he had been in such a disheveled state. He had almost been killed... although "killed" wouldn't have mattered much anyway.

Durandal wasn't in good shape either. Her once pristine white armor was now covered in dust, and her bright golden hair was shrouded in soot. Shen Gonglin's attack was so sudden that even she didn't have time to react. The attack wasn't actually aimed at her; otherwise, even if she had taken the hit when she was off guard, she probably wouldn't have fared well. Shen Gonglin, as expected, is very powerful.

Durandal glanced at Shen Gonglin, then pursed her lips, her blue eyes holding an unreadable expression. A moment of silence fell over the battlefield. Shen Gonglin took a deep breath, and just as he was about to give it his all, two Schicksal mechs suddenly appeared beside Durandal and Otto. The mechs carried the heavily injured Otto away, while Durandal flew into the air. Shen Gonglin gritted his teeth and unleashed another aura; the Spear of the Void pierced through the void once more. He still wanted to keep Otto here.

Clang!

In mid-air Durandal swung her knight's lance, knocking away the Spear of the Void. She turned to look at Shen Gonglin, puffing out her cheeks slightly. "That's enough, isn't it? He's already done this to Otto, he should vent his anger now." She didn't believe Fu Hua would die so easily. Durandal actually had time to rush in front of Otto and shield him during the explosion, but she pretended not to react just to let Shen Gonglin vent her Durandal. "That little rascal, know when to stop!"

Chapter 144 Terrifying

"I've already let you beat him up like this, so please give me some face and don't go too far, Shen Gonglin..."

Durandal couldn't help but cry out, because she had already noticed that Shen Gonglin was gathering her strength again. Otto had already been beaten to a pulp, wasn't that enough? After all, he was the highest executor of Schicksal. If Shen Gonglin were to kill him here personally, things would become much more complicated. Besides, Durandal didn't believe Otto had no other trump cards left. Shen Gonglin was indeed very strong, but even so, he couldn't surpass the true Herrscher in the air, who was covering her mouth and looking on with a look of reminiscence. According to the detector, the Honkai energy intensity on Shen Gonglin was only around 2000 HW, while the Herrscher of the Void had just reached 4458 HW. Now, having absorbed the Conquest Gem, the concentration of Honkai energy would only be higher. The intensity of Honkai energy alone was on a completely different level. It seemed that Shen Gonglin had only copied the Herrscher of the Herrscher of the Void's power. She didn't possess the gems within her body. Without the Shen Gonglin of Serenity Gem to aid her recovery, Durandal didn't want Shen Gonglin to be in danger again.