Chapter 233

Automatically entering the state of Mindful Essence, Fu Hua glanced to the side, where a faint white light was also shimmering on the body of Shen Gonglin beside him. His level of Mindful Essence cultivation was already comparable to his own. No wonder he was his most proud disciple.

As if they had fought side by side a thousand times, the two were now of one mind. Fu Hua and Shen Gonglin rushed towards Kevin with a glance, their Mindful Essence focused and their Form Resonance engaged in battle. The same Cun Xin Fist was used on both of them in succession to attack Kevin. The same weapons, the same moves, the same state of mind, it was as if they were fighting two Fu Hua.

Kevin sighed inwardly, but the man remained composed. Ordinary moves no longer affected him. The flaming greatsword swept across, Shen Gonglin raised her hand to block. The Grip of the Great Void blocked the blade of the greatsword but not the flames. At this moment, Fu Hua absorbed the surrounding Honkai energy and converted it into frost to help Shen Gonglin withstand the flames. This was the ability of the Grip of the Great Void. Then, Shen Gonglin countered the greatsword, and Fu Hua, with one hand on his shoulder, kicked Kevin. The power unleashed by the two, who were of one mind, was not just the sum of its parts!

"Your moves are quite good, but neither you nor he are currently strong enough."

Kevin raised his hand to block Fu Hua's kick, then drew his sword and retreated. The fight only made his clothes a little dirty. In terms of fighting skills alone, the two of them were indeed superior to him, but his greatest strength was not something as limited in its destructive power as fighting skills.

Indeed, his current state is far from his peak, having suffered countless severe injuries. More importantly, he no longer possesses a true physical body; everything he has now is merely relying on a feather from Feather Dust. In this state, he is certainly no match for Kevin, and now is not the time to defeat him.

Fu Hua frowned slightly. She knew that it was unrealistic to deal with Kevin right now, so she had to think of another way. Fu Hua glanced at Shen Gonglin beside her. Her current strength did not allow her to make such an attack, but Shen Gonglin should be able to.

The Great Void Sword God can only rely on this move.

Chapter 293: Angel fights on behalf of others

"Shen Gonglin, I will buy you time. I cannot use the Sword God right now, so everything depends on you."

After a brief exchange, Fu Hua retreated to Shen Gonglin's side and told him about her plan. This man's strength was still unfathomable. She herself was no longer at her peak. The only way to hold him off was to release the Great Void Sword God, but she couldn't use it in her current state. As for Shen Gonglin, she needed to buy him some time.

"Sword God, huh... Class President, he's probably not very useful. I used it on him once before, but the result wasn't ideal. I can sense that he's stronger now than he was in the Sea of Quantum, and he still hasn't truly used that flaming greatsword... Tsk, that's really annoying."

Shen Gonglin said in a low voice. He didn't think that using the Sword God could change the situation. Simply put, he thought the Sword God was similar to the Kamehameha. As long as there was powerful Honkai energy as a backing, the Sword God could also unleash earth-shattering energy. However, with his current strength, he obviously couldn't do that. Shen Gonglin was very adaptable to Honkai energy, but there was a limit to what he could unleash. Kevin was the most troublesome enemy Shen Gonglin had ever encountered. This guy obviously hadn't shown his true strength yet.

"There's no other way. This is the only option we can use now. We just need to create a brief opening. Shen Gonglin, you can still use the power of the Herrscher of the Void, right? We don't need to pinpoint the exact location, just the general direction. Take advantage of that opportunity... you know what I mean."

This was Fu Hua's plan. She never thought they could defeat Kevin in their current state. Everything was just to create an opening. As long as they seized that opportunity, Shen Gonglin and Kiana could escape. She had to protect them; that was Fu Hua's promise.

"... Tsk, I understand. I'll try my best to create a gap, but not the Sword God. Class President, just stay quiet."

It seems I have to use my trump card. Shen Gonglin took a deep breath, and the power of the Herrscher of the Void quietly dissipated within him. He still couldn't merge the two powers. To use the power of the Queen of the Void Icarus, he had to suppress the power of the Herrscher of the Void to the minimum. However, given the current situation, he couldn't afford to think about anything else.

[Icarus, wake up, it's time to substitute!]

Calling the name of the Universal Angel in her heart, this quiet angel rarely speaks to Shen Gonglin. She simply stays quietly in Shen Gonglin's consciousness, and one might easily forget her existence if not careful. However, whenever Shen Gonglin needs her, she will always come to Shen Gonglin's side as quickly as possible.

His deep purple eyes turned crimson, Shen Gonglin's expression became calm and sharp. Unlike the star rings that appeared in his eyes when he used his Herrscher abilities, the starlight that flickered in Shen Gonglin's eyes was a different color. At this moment, Shen Gonglin suddenly gave Fu Hua a strange feeling. Although it was him, it didn't seem like him anymore.

Like Kiana, several other consciousnesses also lurk within Shen Gonglin's mind. Now that the landlady needs help, the tenant also needs to contribute her power.

Her clothes suddenly ripped apart, and two huge wings unfurled from behind Shen Gonglin. Her golden hair was also tinged with pink. To be able to compete with Kevin, she had to use her full power of Angel Possession. Although using Angel Possession at full power would put a lot of physical pressure on Shen Gonglin, it was, after all, her trump card. How could it be called a trump card if it didn't create some difficulties for her?

"Yes, this is the posture..."

Fu Hua watched as Shen Gonglin gradually rose into the air. She had seen Shen Gonglin in this form before, as had Kiana beside her. When she first brought Shen Gonglin back to St. Freya, he looked just like this—beautiful and powerful, which had given Kiana a strong shock. Fu Hua, on the other hand, had witnessed him fighting Durandal in this form. She had almost forgotten that Shen Gonglin possessed this extraordinary combat power in addition to his Herrscher abilities.

"Hmm? Besides the Herrscher of the Void and the Herrscher of Reason, there are actually such abilities. The Flame-Chasers of this era are truly powerful."

Looking at Shen Gonglin in the sky, Kevin's first thought was of an angel. Kevin felt immense pressure emanating from her. Possessing two Herrscher abilities and such power, Kevin's regard for Shen Gonglin increased significantly. Before, he only thought that Shen Gonglin had great power, but she didn't seem to care much about strategy or tactics, and could be completely manipulated. But now, the power she was displaying... was a bit troublesome.

[Ultimate Weapon, Apollon, Maximum Output... 40%]

Considering the maximum power her body can currently utilize, Icarus in her substitute form directly determines the power of this attack. If she were a true Universal Angel, her near-limitless strength and resilient body would allow her to fight without restraint. However, the current battle relies entirely on Shen Gonglin's body. In any case, she cannot inflict irreversible damage on Shen Gonglin. Being able to use 40% of her maximum power is already her current limit.

A dark purple longbow appeared in Shen Gonglin's hands. At this moment, it seemed as if the entire world's attention was focused on her. She nocked an arrow, drew the bow, and a black arrow appeared on the bowstring. Kevin's expression became serious. Flames rose from the greatsword in his hand as he unleashed the power of An-Utu with all his might. If he didn't take this attack seriously, it might cause serious problems.

Aiming at the enemy ahead, because it was Icarus's own will that was controlling his body, there wouldn't be a situation like Shen Gonglin's, where she couldn't draw the bow with her hands and had to rely on her legs for assistance. She couldn't dodge and could only take the hit head-on. Looking at the dark arrow, Kevin warned himself, "Does the world already have such powerful forces? Then I can no longer hold back this time."

With Honkai Beast genes fused into his body, Kevin possesses the power to control ice and snow. Ice and fire are two forces that should be completely incompatible, but in Kevin's hands, these two forces coexist perfectly, creating a dual world of ice and fire! Shoot this thing to death!

Unable to speak now, Shen Gonglin, who had relinquished control of her body to Icarus, could only watch as Kevin prepared his power. At that moment, Icarus's final arrow was also ready, and the black arrow transformed into a streak of light, heading straight for Kevin. Just wait to be shot.

Chapter 294

This attack was destined to be earth-shattering. Kevin had already mobilized an immense amount of power. The biting cold propelled him toward the black, flowing arrow. Soaring flames erupted from the greatsword in his hand. The moment the two forces collided, it seemed as if the entire world began to tremble. After a brief contact, the arrow swept Kevin away like dry leaves, plunging him into the iceberg that suddenly appeared in the desert. This attack, capable of destroying a nation, was something Kevin couldn't withstand even without exerting his full strength!

"Call..."

The black longbow vanished, Shen Gonglin, having exhausted his strength, also withdrew from his angelic stand-in mode. He looked at his slightly trembling arm; the price of this attack had been heavy for him, but the result was still acceptable. With Shen Gonglin's eyesight, he could see the pitiful figure lying in the iceberg. The flaming greatsword had dimmed, and Kevin had also suffered a fatal injury, lying there motionless. It seemed that he was still stronger. Unable to maintain his strength any longer, Shen Gonglin fell from the sky. Fu Hua lightly leaped and caught Shen Gonglin. This time, it really was all thanks to him.

I never expected Shen Gonglin to possess such immense power. Even Kevin couldn't withstand that arrow. This girl is truly formidable. However... thinking you can defeat Kevin with just that is a bit of wishful thinking.

"Kiana, can you use teleportation? Shen Gonglin is in no condition to help right now. The crisis isn't over yet, and we have to get out of here as soon as possible."

Holding onto Shen Gonglin's shoulder, Fu Hua shouted this to Kiana. Shen Gonglin's attack just now was indeed very strong. If there were no accidents, it would have been enough to kill Kevin in his current state. But that guy is no ordinary person. Fu Hua and he are both Flame-Chaser from the Previous Era. She knows Kevin's power very well. Having fused with the genes of Honkai Beast, Flame-Chaser have transcended the realm of humans. His recovery speed is also at the Honkai Beast level.

Shen Gonglin was clearly exhausted, and now she could only rely on Kiana. Fu Hua shouted loudly to Kiana, and Kiana belatedly ran over. She couldn't let them down. Shen Gonglin and the Class President had already worked so hard, and she couldn't hold them back.

The girl stretched out her hand. She had made great progress during this time. A golden halo unfolded before their eyes, and just as they were about to enter, a biting cold wind quietly swept up around them.

"Where are you trying to run off to? You shouldn't be able to unleash such a powerful attack again anytime soon."

His injuries had healed, Kevin appeared before everyone, supporting himself on the huge block of ice. His clothes were tattered, but the fatal wounds on his body had disappeared, and the skin exposed from his clothes was as good as before. Thanks to the Honkai Beast genes in his body, otherwise he might not have been able to withstand that attack just now.

Kevin's icy blue eyes were fixed on Shen Gonglin. She had returned to her normal appearance, with golden hair and purple eyes. Her huge wings had disappeared. From this, it could be deduced that she hadn't used that power without any burden. Unfortunately, he still won this battle.

"If you want to try it again, I'll let you try it."

Despite being exhausted, Shen Gonglin still mustered his strength to continue fighting. He subtly tried to shield Kiana and Fu Hua behind him, but Fu Hua had already made her decision. The situation was now clear: Kevin had fully recovered, and Shen Gonglin could no longer fight... Let her do one last thing for them.

"I know what you're trying to do, but don't force me to spank you in front of so many people."

Seeing Fu Hua's expression, Shen Gonglin knew what she was up to. Did all these girls have this kind of individual heroism? Where did they learn it from? Sensing what Fu Hua was planning, Shen Gonglin stared intently at Fu Hua, waiting to see if she dared to be so bold.

"... Forgive me, believe me, I will definitely come back... When that time comes, you can beat me up however you want."

With a smile, Fu Hua gently pushed Shen Gonglin and Kiana into the golden light circle Fu Hua. As the light circle dissipated, Fu Hua didn't even have time to hear what Shen Gonglin said last. "I didn't hear it, I didn't hear it. At worst, I'll just let him beat me up later. "Fu Hua was already prepared for that. Insubordination was a tradition of the Taixu Sword School.

"Hua, do you think you can stop me?"

Looking at his friend, Kevin slowly stepped down from the iceberg. His blue eyes seemed to see through to the essence of things. Fu Hua merely existing on a feather, and he could easily deal with her.

"How will I know if I don't try? Besides, I have reinforcements."

Taking a fighting stance, Fu Hua's expression was incredibly at ease. For some reason, she didn't feel like she would disappear here at all. She and Shen Gonglin had a long road ahead of them, and she believed Shen Gonglin could sense that too. Their days were long. Fu Hua had never looked forward to the future so much before, because she didn't know what her future would be like. But now, she was truly looking forward to it. With that guy around, the future would definitely be very interesting.

As for reinforcements... Fu Hua glanced back at the city ruins. If she wasn't mistaken, they should be arriving soon. That would allow Shen Gonglin and Kiana to evacuate safely. She could definitely hold off Kevin, after all, he was the strongest Valkyrie.

"Don't worry, Hua, I will wake you up after everything is over. Until then, sleep peacefully."

The man only took one step forward, but that step felt like it spanned ten thousand years. When Fu Hua came to her senses again, Kevin was already behind her. Her consciousness quickly dissipated, and the consciousness entrusted to a feather of Feather Dust instantly fell into slumber. As expected of Kevin, this power... But your own disciple's power is even stronger than yours. You can only be arrogant for now.

As Fu Hua's consciousness faded, she turned into a feather. Kevin stared at the feather in his hand, speechless. Who could the reinforcements Fu Hua had mentioned be?

He carefully put away the feathers. He had never intended to kill Hua. Putting aside whether he could do it or not, the two were former comrades-in-arms. Although their ideologies differed now, he would make Fu Hua see that he was the one who was right.

Chapter 295 Misfortune for the Sect

"Tsk, this idiot, she's really not afraid of getting beaten up... Kiana, help me open up the passage back, I won't feel at ease until I beat her up."

In a desert, a circle of light unfolded, and Shen Gonglin and Kiana fell onto the sand. Shen Gonglin struggled to get up and spat out a mouthful of sand. She had actually been tricked by Fu Hua. Shen Gonglin was not willing to leave herself to be the hero. How dare she be so arrogant? She didn't respect her as her disciple at all. This kind of master should be caught and given a good spanking.

Perhaps in Shen Gonglin's eyes, this master-disciple relationship is slightly abnormal.

"Calm down, Shen Gonglin. Going back now will be pointless. All we'll do is cause trouble for the Class President. I'm useless, and as for you... you're even worse off than me now, aren't you?"

Kiana was also a little down. She was being protected again, and the outcome of leaving the Class President alone was predictable. She had never encountered an enemy like Kevin before. Even though Shen Gonglin had unleashed such powerful strength, he was able to recover in less than a minute. Kiana really couldn't imagine what kind of power it would take to defeat that man.

I can't do it, Shen Gonglin can't do it, and the Class President... definitely can't do it either.

Kiana looked at Shen Gonglin, who was clearly exhausted and struggling to even stand. This was evident from the fact that he had asked her to open a spatial tunnel. If he still had the strength to fight, he would have opened the spatial tunnel himself. Right now, Shen Gonglin and she could do was continue their escape.

"Who said that? I feel like I could kill a bull right now..."

Although he was still stubborn, Shen Gonglin's tone became dejected. He knew his own situation. The Angel Substitute mode he had just used had exhausted all his strength. Not only that, his body was also suffering from the backlash of that powerful force. Just standing was already exhausting. He couldn't even walk normally now. Even if he went over, he would only become a burden to Fu Hua. If he were stronger and could use the full power of the Angel, this wouldn't have happened.

"...I know, so we'll go find Niu for you to beat up right now... Trust the Class President, just like we've always trusted you. Didn't the Class President say she would definitely come back... Now we have to focus on what's in front of us."

Kiana thought to herself, "So this is a day when I can comfort others too." She gently patted Shen Gonglin's shoulder. She had always been the one being comforted and cared for, but now Kiana found herself comforting others as well. Having always enjoyed the sense of security others brought her, she wanted to bring them security as well. She understood Shen Gonglin's feelings, but she wasn't worried that Shen Gonglin would get stuck on something. If it was him, there would definitely be no problem.

"Ouch, that hurts..."

To everyone's surprise, Kiana only gave him a light tap, and Shen Gonglin immediately collapsed to the ground. He looked at Kiana pitifully, his clothes on his shoulders slowly turning red. Not just his shoulders, but his entire upper body was slowly seeping blood. The side effects of activating his angelic power had kicked in, and Shen Gonglin was in excruciating pain.

"Look, you still say you're fine? If you fought with a cow right now, you'd definitely get trampled to death. Don't move, I'll bandage you up right now!"

Kiana was startled by Shen Gonglin's current state. She quickly laid Shen Gonglin flat on the ground. No power comes without a price. She had heard Shen Gonglin say that no matter what kind of power he used, it consumed his physical strength and Shen Gonglin. Every attack extracted power from his body. Kiana had never seen Jingu Rin look like this, covered in blood. After all, he had to fight an enemy of that level and maintain a suppressed state. It must have been really tough for him.

"It's nothing, just a little blood... Ouch, Kiana, what's wrong? I feel a little dizzy..."

He wanted to pretend to be a strong man. Normally, this kind of injury would have been excruciating for Shen Gonglin, but now his whole body was numb and he couldn't feel much pain. However, when he saw the blood-soaked appearance of his body, Shen Gonglin couldn't help but feel dizzy. He was afraid of blood, especially his own blood.

"Don't you know you're squeamish about blood? Close your eyes right now, and don't do this again, understand?"

Kiana glared fiercely at Shen Gonglin, then focused on bandaging him. Suddenly, both of them felt a burst of power. Shen Gonglin and Kiana looked in the same direction, where they clearly sensed Fu Hua and Kevin's power. In the instant of the confrontation, Fu Hua's power had vanished. Without a doubt, the Class President had lost.

"... It's alright, I believe the Class President won't die so easily. Wasn't it the same last time? We all thought she was dead, but then she appeared in my consciousness. When I was suppressing the Herrscher of the Void's consciousness, I thought she was gone too, but it was the same thing. This time it will definitely be the same..."

After a moment of silence, Kiana said in a seemingly casual tone that if she were alone, she might cry or feel lost, but now that Shen Gonglin was by her side, she absolutely couldn't do that. The girl looked somewhat weary into the distance as sandstorms obscured the sky. At this moment, she had no choice but to trust Fu Hua. She had said that she would definitely come back.

"Of course I know. Although it's subtle, the power of Feather Dust still exists. But I'm afraid the Class President has already lost consciousness... Once I recover, I will definitely take the Class President back. I haven't even beaten her up yet, how can I let her go so easily?"

Shen Gonglin said through gritted teeth, "This is a petty person who doesn't like to suffer losses. This time, Fu Hua is so disobedient, so of course she has to be taught a lesson. Don't think that you can get away with it just because she's dead. Even if she really died, Shen Gonglin would find a way to bring her back to life, let alone in the current situation."

"Yes, yes, you must teach the Class President monitor a lesson when the time comes. She's so arrogant. You don't know, Shen Gonglin. When you're not around, she lectures me all day long. When you beat her up, you must call me so I can watch. Let's see how she'll have the nerve to lecture me after that."

Amidst a sandstorm, two treacherous and disloyal individuals were plotting how to deal with their master. What a misfortune for their sect!

Chapter 296 Venting Anger

"Hmm? This power... is Durandal? Goodness, she finally arrived. Kiana, quickly open the portal, I have something to say... Don't look at me like that, I'm definitely not going up there in my current state, I just have something to say to Durandal."

These two scoundrels were plotting how to deceive their master and ancestor when suddenly, Shen Gonglin sensed another aura descending upon the previous battlefield. This sharp feeling was undoubtedly from Durandal. This girl had finally arrived! Shen Gonglin had an idea. She was so powerful, she should be able to help her vent her anger a little, right?

"You promise, I won't let you go back to the battlefield like this..."

Although still a little hesitant, Kiana was afraid that this guy would abandon her and return to the battlefield to fight Kevin. However, seeing that he could only move his mouth, Kiana was slightly relieved. He shouldn't cause any trouble like this. The girl located her previous position, and with a snap of her fingers, a small teleportation circle appeared next to Shen Gonglin. This channel could now transmit sound. She wondered what he wanted to say to Durandal.

[Your Excellency, what happened just now? Communication was interrupted for a while.]

From the battlefield where Kevin was, Jackal's communication came through. There was no worry in her voice, after all, it was impossible for Kevin to have any accidents. There was probably no situation in this world that could cause an accident for him.

"Nothing much, just catching up with an old friend. Is there anything wrong?"

After carefully putting away the feathers, Kevin stared at the spot where Shen Gonglin and Kiana had retreated. Hua had gone to great lengths to let them escape, placing all her hopes on them. Shen Gonglin's power was indeed formidable, but he probably wasn't feeling too good right now.

The Herrscher of the Void escaped using her ability; her location is currently unknown. However, Durandal is heading in your direction; our mech force has been completely wiped out by her.

Jackal reported the situation, not surprised by the result at all. If Durandal couldn't even take down those delaying mechs, she wouldn't be the strongest Valkyrie. They had expected this outcome.

"I understand. Fine, let's start with her..."

Before he could finish speaking, the blonde Valkyrie was already standing in front of Kevin. She was spotless, showing no signs of having just been in battle. The Valkyrie before Kevin exuded the aura of a powerful being. Kevin looked at this strongest Valkyrie of the era with great admiration. The Flame-Chasers of this era were all outstanding.

"You're the leader of the World Serpent, aren't you?"

Durandal stood in front of Kevin, looking around but not finding any trace of Shen Gonglin or Kiana. However, it was clear that a fierce battle had taken place here, and the shockwave from the final arrow was familiar to Durandal. But Shen Gonglin was not here. Where had he gone?

"The Valkyrie of Schicksal..."

Kevin was about to speak when a golden halo suddenly appeared between the two of them, followed by Shen Gonglin's voice.

[Durandal, help me deal with this guy! He bullied me so badly just now, give him a good beating... You're the only one I can rely on right now, you have to avenge me, look what he did to me... Kiana, help me lift my hand... Durandal, look, this is all his doing!]

An arm emerged from the halo, its once pristine white surface now stained with blood, which was still oozing. Durandal's pupils constricted sharply upon seeing this; it was indeed Shen Gonglin's hand, which meant that what he had said was true.

The halo disappeared, Durandal stared intently at the World Serpent leader before her. Undisguised killing intent and hostility burst forth from the Valkyrie's eyes. Did he think there were no adults at home? He actually used such a heavy hand on Shen Gonglin. She herself couldn't bear to hit him, and now he was so badly injured. This person deserves to die!

Kevin felt like he'd been screwed over. So this fight involved accusing someone of being a parent? This guy was truly unsportsmanlike! And what did his injuries have to do with him? Wasn't it a backlash from his own reckless use of such powerful strength? Kevin hadn't even touched him! If it weren't for his strong regenerative abilities, he'd still be lying in the iceberg. The villain was accusing him first, and the crucial point was... this woman actually believed it?

Kevin could feel the stinging pain of that murderous intent on his skin. Did this woman have no brains? She believed everything Shen Gonglin said. Looking at the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal who wanted to tear him apart, Kevin fell silent. This Flame-Chasers seemed a bit too straightforward... or rather, brainless?

Is he telling the truth?

Durandal planted her lance in the ground, the white lance turning into specks of light and storing inside her armor. This action did not diminish Durandal's fighting spirit in the slightest. She clenched her fist, and the armor emitted a clanging sound that ignited a fighting spirit. If she wanted to avenge Shen Gonglin, using her fists would be the most satisfying thing to do.

"Bring it on."

Kevin didn't want to explain. Justice would prevail. Anyway, he was going to take the blame no matter what he said. So what was there to say? He just wanted to test the strength of the strongest Valkyrie in the world. Let them fight. Kevin didn't care anymore.

"As you wish!"

Durandal clenched her fist, and the ground beneath her feet cracked open. The Valkyrie shot towards Kevin like a white streak of light, throwing a punch. Kevin blocked with his arm, but the surging power emanating from the girl forced Kevin to retreat quickly. This power was truly formidable; this girl possessed the strength to fight him.

"Don't even think about escaping!"

Proficient in various martial arts, Durandal's skills extend far beyond just the knight's lance. She is an all-rounder, a true genius. Durandal charged forward again, while Kevin kept dodging. This place is not a suitable battlefield. This crazy woman... It seems I need to find a more suitable battlefield to test my skills against her. The strongest of the old era, the strongest of the new era—this is a clash between two eras.