Visas' Trap

After hearing Bai Wei's words, the Saint was first surprised, and then burst into laughter.

"Haha, I must say you're quite a surprising fellow," the Saint said with a laugh. "Are you trying to persuade me to kill myself? Do you think I'd listen to you?"

He spread his hands, fully stretching out his massive body, and the arcs of electricity surging across his body became increasingly violent, echoing the thunder in the sky.

"Do you know who you are speaking to?" the Saint spoke slowly, his voice like thunder rumbling beneath the clouds. "The ceremony is over. I have completed the final Ascension Ladder. In other words, I am now the New God of this land. Foreign Father, you should... kneel before me!"

The Saint's last utterance was like a devastating thunderclap, resounding throughout the entire Sacrificial Ground.

At the same time, the unparalleled oppressive force belonging to the true god surged towards Bai Wei like a tidal wave.

If it were an ordinary person, their internal organs would instantly burst under such pressure, and they would kneel down before Him with their broken bodies. Even if their heart had stopped beating, their body would still respond involuntarily.

Because that is God.

Mortals must not look directly at God, disobey God, or harm God.

However, despite such pressure, Bai Wei remained standing perfectly still, with no unusual expression, as if he had not been affected at all.

The Saint frowned slightly, but he wasn't too surprised. After all, he now possessed all of A De's memories and naturally knew what Bai Wei had done along the way. So he said calmly, "You are indeed quite extraordinary. You have Visas' Corpse Pieces on you, and more than one piece, which is why you were able to withstand my pressure... Am I right?"

Bai Wei smiled and said, "I do have a few pieces of Visas' Corpse Pieces, but if you are already a true god, I can't withstand it either... In other words, you are still one step away, right? You haven't been able to fully digest A De's personality yet, so you can't directly return to Wildfire's body."

Even after Bai Wei pointed it out, the Saint's expression didn't change much, as if he wasn't surprised that Bai Wei could see that.

"I have to admit you did a good job. You knew the truth from the beginning." The Saint tapped his head with his paw. "And then you stuffed so much information into my knowledge. I've met countless people over the past hundred years, but no one has ever done this much. In that respect, you are indeed very capable, but so what?"

The Saint's tone shifted.

"All those perceptions have been crushed by me, and I have completely taken control of this body. How long can that last bit of extra perception last? I am like you humans just waking up from a dream. I already know that I have returned to reality, but some lingering thoughts from the dream remain in my mind. And you want to use those lingering thoughts from the dream to make me kill my real self? I don't think you are such a naive person, right, Father Ulu?"

"The lingering regrets in a dream... How apt." Bai Wei said softly, "Yes, once you achieve unified thinking, then no one on this land can stop you, not even me."

"Heh, what do you mean 'even you'?" The Saint looked at Bai Wei with disdain. "Who do you think you are? You just possess a few pieces of Visas' Corpse Pieces. You think you can contend with a god?"

Bai Wei slowly closed his eyes. "So you've already forgotten who I am. Well, that makes sense, after all, so much time has passed."

For some reason, seeing Bai Wei's actions, a strong sense of unease suddenly welled up in the Saint's heart.

What's going on?

You must know that his mind and cognition are about to achieve final unification. The power of Wildfire is behind him. He is about to ascend to become a true god, a god even more powerful than the Senro God. The whole world will fall into his hands.

But why did he feel uneasy at this moment?

That feeling, as if etched into the deepest, most fundamental, and most instinctive part of his being,

Fear!

Bai Wei opened his eyes.

The Saint saw himself reflected in his eyes, which shone like stars.

Not the version of myself I am now, about to complete the final Ascension Ladder.

Instead, it was that version of myself from a thousand years ago, cowering and trembling under the Senro God.

"Visas!!!!!!!!!!"

Just like a thousand years ago, fear engulfed him like a tidal wave.

Then he was truly swallowed up, bound by endless Magic Chains.

Logically speaking, dealing with this level of attack should be a piece of cake for the Pure Silver Wolf's body, but the fear he felt the moment he recognized Bai Wei's identity rendered him unable to respond.

He was like a drowning child, forgetting all fighting methods, helplessly struggling in the black ocean of Magic Chains.

But then came a loud "boom," and flames made of blood spread along these Magic Chains, instantly igniting the black sea and turning half the night sky crimson.

"Aaaaaaah!"

The Saint screamed in agony.

This is not just for show, because the Blood Guiding Fire is not an ordinary spell; it comes from the Senro God, and can naturally harm Saint who have not yet become gods.

The Saint couldn't remember the last time he had been injured by the power of the Senro God. Under the dual attack of Visas and the power of the Underworld, he was engulfed in flames and felt as if he had returned to a thousand years ago and turned back into a wild dog that could only run away with its tail between its legs.

But that's not all.

After the flames of Blood Burned through the Saint's outer garment, making him no longer indestructible, Bai Wei immediately used [Overload].

Under the effect of [Overload], the Magic Chains once again cut through the Saint's body like a machine, quickly turning him into a bloody mess.

When the Saint came to his senses and tried to break the chains, white mist began to spread beneath him again.

"Boom"!

[Mist Obstruction Karma Fire]!

The bloodied and mangled Saint were once again engulfed by flames and explosions.

Amidst the raging flames, Bai Wei finally stopped all movement and quietly watched the lifeless body within the fire.

Everything seemed to be over.

The Saint was killed.

At least on the surface, that's how it appears; the Saint's hearts have stopped beating.

However, a dazzling bolt of lightning suddenly struck down from the long-silent dark clouds, hitting the Saint's charred body.

"Boom!"

The entire blood healing statue was shattered into pieces by this immense power, whether from nature or from the gods, it was impossible to tell.

The Saint, whose heart had stopped beating, slowly rose from the flying fragments, his wounds healing rapidly.

"No...no..." he muttered to himself, his voice filled with deep confusion. "That aura, it's definitely Visas ...but why?"

He stood up completely straight and tilted his head to look at Bai Wei.

"Why... are you so weak?" He lowered his head, looking at his hands, and muttered to himself in confusion, "If it were you a thousand years ago, I should already be dead."

Bai Wei didn't speak, he just quietly looked at the Saint.

"Have I become stronger? No, that's impossible..." The Saint gradually realized something and looked up at Bai Wei again. "You've become weaker? Visas ...weaker? Ah yes, you're not the same person you used to be! You're not the same person you used to be!"

The Saint finally found the answer and were excited, no longer confused.

"You are no longer the person you used to be! You were killed by the Gods, and your body was torn to pieces! You can no longer possess your former power! Therefore... the person you are now can be killed, can be killed by me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Saint's body began to expand rapidly, and his silver mane stood up straight like spears, with violent lightning surging within it.

"I can kill you now!"

The Saint roared forward, and the lightning bolts instantly lashed out like whips, slicing everything in their path in half.

Bai Wei raised his head and released the Magic Chains once more.

However, the two were not even in the same league. Even with the enhancement of the Blood Guiding Fire, it was easily crushed.

This scene further solidified the Saint's belief.

The current Visas is weak, while he is... very strong.

He can kill Visas here, kill the guy that Shinro has been longing for his whole life!

In this way, he will be able to truly... surpass Senro!

The Saint unleashed lightning upon Bai Wei, its speed being no less than that of a real lightning strike.

However, Bai Wei managed to dodge the lightning strike before it hit him.

Is this just good luck? He clearly has a human body, how could he possibly be faster than lightning?

The Saint unleashed his lightning once more, but Bai Wei still managed to dodge it.

The Saint then discovered that Bai Wei was bound by Magic Chains, which he used to help him move.

This made the Saint want to laugh; the former Visas actually needed such a clever trick to evade his attacks.

Since that's the case...

"Roar!"

The Saint charged toward Bai Wei personally. His massive body was like a lightning bolt, instantly arriving in front of Bai Wei and slamming down with his thunderous claws.

However, it was still in vain; only a dozen or so trees were broken.

How could this be?

He launched several more attacks, but Bai Wei still managed to dodge them.

The Saint was very surprised, because he felt that Bai Wei's evasion was not a temporary reaction, but as if he had guessed how Bai Wei would attack and made a prediction in advance.

Why is this happening?

Is it the power of that eye?

The Saint looked at Bai Wei's left eye.

Unlike ordinary people, he had experienced the divine war a thousand years ago and naturally knew what the true power residing in Visas's left eye was. Countless gods had disappeared under the gaze of that eye.

But he's not worried about his left eye now, because without the cooperation of his right eye, it's still very difficult to achieve a complete [Gaze]. At his current speed, even Visas wouldn't be able to successfully activate [Gaze].

If it's not the ability of the left eye, then what is it?

The Saint didn't know, because there were several who met the criteria, but he knew he couldn't stop, as that would only give [the observer] an opportunity.

He now has unlimited stamina, but Visas does not, and he doesn't think Visas can keep going indefinitely.

Moreover, even if Visas manages to hold out indefinitely, it will ultimately be a dead end.

Once he finishes consuming the last bit of knowledge, returns to the Wildfire, and becomes Him, then everything will end.

Therefore, Visas cannot beat him tonight.

Absolutely impossible!

Sure enough, under his fierce offensive, Bai Wei's movements began to slow down. Attacks that he could previously dodge at will gradually became dangerous.

Finally.

With a tearing sound.

Bai Wei was caught in the lightning strike of the Saint, and his entire right arm was torn off.

The blood splattered on the Saint's face, making him stare wide-eyed in disbelief.

He... wounded Visas.

This is something even Shinra couldn't do.

But he did it!

The blood of Visas greatly stimulated the Saint; he was like a shark that had smelled blood, tearing at it recklessly.

Bai Wei, who had been calm before, turned pale and, after thinking for a few seconds, began to retreat recklessly.

Is this... an attempt to escape?!

The Saint were even more excited.

A thousand years ago, he betrayed Senro to escape Visas, but a thousand years later, it was Visas who was running away.

He let out an excited roar and charged at Bai Wei again.

He will kill Visas tonight!

Bai Wei was on the run, and he was chasing after him. He felt that Bai Wei had no way to escape.

But somehow, it was so close, so close to tearing Bai Wei apart completely.

But it was just a little short. After tearing off Bai Wei's right arm, the Saint's subsequent attacks grazed past Bai Wei's body.

This gradually irritated the Saint. As a result, his attacks became increasingly frantic and erratic, making it easier for Bai Wei to dodge them. After a few rounds, he noticed that Bai Wei was rapidly increasing the distance between them.

Are we going to let him escape?

No, absolutely not!

He was so close! He was just a hair's breadth away from killing Visas!

How could he let Visas escape?!

Keep it up! Keep it up!

The Saint were in hot pursuit, smashing everything in their way, whether it was trees or stones, to pieces.

However, the distance that Bai Wei had just created could not be closed again; in fact, it was getting further and further apart.

It seemed as if Bai Wei was really going to escape.

How could this be?!

The Saint clenched his teeth tightly.

He needs more power; just a little more power and he can kill Visas.

This body, used only for carrying out the tasks of a "Saint," is not enough.

He needs more power, he needs his own... original power!

The Saint's pupils narrowed slightly.

Yes, he needs his original power.

He will kill Visas in the name of the Wildfire God.

Let the blood of Visas announce his arrival!

Then the Saint spread his arms wide and roared.

In an instant, the entire Sacrificial Ground responded to his call.

That more ancient, more immense consciousness and power embraced him.

The mountains trembled, lightning struck, and wildfires ignited.

The Last Saint Returns.

Wildfire... descends!

An endless surge of power rose up.

He slowly opened his eyes, but was suddenly stunned.

For before Him was not Visas, nor the Sacrificial Ground set ablaze with heavenly fire.

Instead, there was a small campfire, and a boy was sitting beside it.

"How are you, A De?" the boy asked worriedly.

Wildfire blinked in confusion, not understanding why the boy was still in his mind... Wait a minute.

He suddenly realized something.

His Saint returned to their original form before they had assimilated the consciousness A De.

This is a trap!

Visas' trap!!!