The Thirteen Constraints: Unleashed! / Second Half: Overtime (One Update)
Worse still, with the full launch of Earth OL Online, the massive Fourth Calamity, like a locust swarm, began to annihilate the remnants of the Titan Fleet.
Therefore, more and more of humanity's high-end combat forces are freeing up their resources to join this righteous brawl.
"Bang!"
Amidst the enemy's endless tricks, Thanos's Overlord's Heavenly Blade was knocked away by the Nine Heavens Xuannü.
Kevin's Flame Greatsword followed in perfect unison, the scorching blade flashing as the two passed each other.
The man glanced at the bloody gash on Thanos's neck and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
He glanced back at the relatively stable battle situation and his teammates, who were mostly exhausted, then faced the enemy, frowning and deep in thought.
"You've lost. Stop now. If you hand over the Infinity Stones, I might consider letting you go..."
Under Kevin's watchful eye, the teammates quickly recovered, and their scattered formation once again tightly surrounded Thanos.
The exhausted, purplish-skinned burly man opposite him reached up and touched the bleeding wound on his neck. He suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with madness.
"Failure? I have given everything for this great cause!"
"I will not lose! I cannot possibly fail!"
In an instant, the Infinity Stones on Thanos's palm lit up simultaneously, and countless distorted phantoms on the battlefield were drawn away and gathered into his body.
He was using the Soul Stone to devour the soul power of the fallen! The crowd's expressions changed drastically, and they rushed forward in a frenzy.
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Chapter 963, Section 1006: Thirteen Constraints, Unfold!
"For Thanos!"
On the battlefield of New York, low- to mid-level units such as Vanguard, Chitauri, and Sakaar Gladiators were all exploding in agony as their bodies burst open.
The fragmented points of light formed from the soul surged toward the enormous cocoon of light that was gradually solidifying.
It's a spiritual suggestion from the Mind Stone! He's fucking insane!
The crowd stared at the cocoon of light in the center, which was growing exponentially, and cursed under their breath.
"Ah... no... my hand! My hand!"
In the distance, as orange and red-black light patterns spread, several Super Soldier clutching their disintegrating body parts Affliction agony, while points of light originating from soul power were extracted from their seven orifices.
"All those below the god level, evacuate!"
Kevin gripped the hilt with his right hand, pressed his left hand against the top, and with a sudden burst of strength, plunged the Flame Greatsword into the ground, letting out a loud roar.
As the Space Stone and Time Stone operated together, tens of thousands of low- to mid-level soldiers broke free from the constraints of the Soul Stone and Reality Stone and were pulled away by the forming Spatial Rift.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
While Kevin was transferring the innocent soldiers, Fu Hua and the others unleashed their respective killing moves towards the cocoon of light, but were all forced back.
After all, the outer wall of the ether particles and the support of the internal Power Stone were almost indestructible. In addition, having absorbed such a huge amount of energy, the aura within the cocoon of light rose steadily.
Just when everyone was at a loss, Kevin drew his sword, gripped the hilt with both hands, and solemnly pondered the activation code that appeared in his mind.
"Kabbalah Tree of Life, activate!"
"Ten key points, docking!"
"Thirteen constraints, unfold!" (There are indeed fourteen Herrscher, but in reality, the Final Herrscher is the sum of the first thirteen; the true power of the laws is only thirteen when separated.)
Instantly, the World Tree's flowers and leaves lit up simultaneously, and countless starlight descended from the sky, forming a ring of golden-red light that stretched across the heavens and earth, guided by the Flame Greatsword.
The protective power of the elves and the destructive might of the Herrscher were unleashed one by one and channeled into the greatsword in Kevin's hand.
"This is the time of judgment!"
Kevin took a sudden step forward, leaning forward as the Flame Greatsword pressed down, tearing through space and distorting time.
The cocoon of light, which had absorbed countless soul energies, was briefly blocked, then suddenly split in two like butter sliced by a knife.
Under the light, the entire North American continent was sliced horizontally from New York, with towering waves crashing across the seas along the way, and dense white fog formed from the misty water vapor that lingered for a long time.
With a powerful swing of his sword, Kevin felt dizzy and staggered a few steps. A surge of immense power flowed continuously from the earth into his meridians.
But looking back, the man was shocked to discover that the ravaged North American continent was rapidly turning into desert and that large areas of the tectonic plates were collapsing.
As far as the eye could see, there was no more greenery or living creatures; clearly, his ultimate power came at a terrible price.
Just as Kevin was deep in thought, the cocoon of light suddenly burst open, causing him to turn around and his pupils to shrink.
Because the burly man with purple skin in the center, despite having a hideous sword wound on his chest that stretched from his shoulder to his abdomen, was still able to slowly stand up.
I almost failed, but fate saved me, which proves I was right!
Thanos ran his left hand over the Infinity Gauntlet, whose right side had been shattered, and as he looked up, a dazzling, clear yellow light shot from his eyes, his gaze both resolute and insane.
Even Kevin, who was temporarily in omnipotent mode, couldn't predict Thanos's next move.
Immediately, the Infinity Gauntlet's aura burst forth, and countless shrill screams tried to break free from the colorful light cluster formed by the gem's activation, only to be ground down and decomposed into pure energy.
Again! The surrounding crowd was blasted back by the violent energy vortex. Kevin, standing tall in the gale, had his bloodshot eyes cleared, and a cold and ferocious look appeared on his face.
The Planetary Great Source was frantically drawn into the Skyfire Greatsword, and the pillar of light that pierced through heaven and earth unfolded once more.
However, when Thanos's aura reached its peak, the purple-skinned giant suddenly slumped at the waist, slamming the Infinity Gauntlet into the ground.
Oh no! Our only weakness has been discovered!
As an Earth god who combines the Nature God and the Human God, he possesses unparalleled advantages in terms of location; however, this is both the source of his power and his greatest weakness.
If the Earth itself is destroyed by humans, then his power will inevitably be severely affected.
Moreover, this place holds all his memories, and most of the people he cared about could not survive the aftermath of the planet's explosion.
Kevin's pupils contracted sharply, almost to the size of pinholes, and raging flames erupted from his body. On the sword, the two and a half Infinity Stones— Reality, Space, and Time—radiated dazzling light.
Everything around slowed down as the man's figure traversed the winding paths of time and space, instantly teleporting to Thanos's side.
But the moment it touched the power of the Infinity Stones on Thanos's outer edge, the distortion of time and space suddenly weakened rapidly.
The neutralizing power of the Infinity Stones caused the anomaly Kevin had triggered to quickly dissipate.
In the blink of an eye, he didn't even have time to swing his sword and deflect the Infinity Gauntlet that was crashing to the ground.
However, at the critical moment, the man's fingers defied the power of the Infinity Stones surrounding Thanos, and the white, flesh-peeled finger bones rested on the shoulder of the purple-skinned strongman.
In an instant, the surrounding space collapsed and twisted, and the two figures disappeared into the torn vortex.
Kevin!
Those who witnessed everything were stunned. When they turned to look at the Titan army still putting up a fight nearby, their eyes were bloodshot and their expressions were ferocious.
"Kill!"
"Kill all these bastards!"
"Leave no one alive!"
The crowd, filled with rage, roared like wounded Beast, as if witnessing the tragedy of the Second Honkai Calamity rising again.
The Beast, gradually losing their reason, transformed into a surging tide, fiercely and resolutely engulfing the Titan army on the ground.
Hexi, one of the few who remained conscious, had a galaxy of stars in her eyes as she looked up at the distant sky.
Long-distance Wormhole Jump! The asteroid belt between Jupiter and Mars!
If it weren't for leaving something behind when cleaning up the Ghidorah horde, I might not have been able to detect it.
At this moment, looking around, smoke rises again, and beneath the broken tectonic plates, lava flows everywhere, countless islands and coastal cities are submerged, and the entire North American continent is barren.
For this reason alone, you're giving up home-field advantage and choosing to fight that monster to the death in outer space. Do you know what you're doing?
Madness!
Well done!
King of All Angels? You're qualified!
A carefree smile appeared in Heavenly Base King Hexi's eyes as he spread his wings and leaped into the air.
But the instant she reached the dome, a sudden blue-gray light membrane knocked her over several times.
Seriously? With everything on the line, you still have time to add a spacetime vortex to Earth?
Hexi rubbed his forehead, which was throbbing slightly, and his thoughts drifted into the vortex of time and space, but his consciousness almost got lost in the intricate turbulence.
There's no way to unravel it in a short time. Besides, this thing contains Supreme Divinity, and it's probably meant to cover up Earth's existence and evade Thanos's detection.
So, nobody can get out now?
Hexi sighed helplessly, tapped his head, and narrowed his eyes slightly.
There's no other way but to bring the asteroid along and take out the spare parts; something is better than nothing.
With a thought from Hexi, a portal with a relief of Prayer Angel unfolded behind a drifting meteorite in the asteroid belt, and Hexi, wielding Sword of Flames, quietly stepped out.
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Chapter 964, Section 1007: The Second Half, Overtime (First Update)
Bang! Within the Mars-Jupiter asteroid belt, a burst of light and flame erupted, and energy shockwaves rippled outwards, instantly disintegrating several nearby rocks with diameters of several kilometers.
As the aftershocks spread, the two figures who had been teleported there by the wormhole were sent flying backward, each using the nearby rubble as a foothold, facing each other from a distance.
"If you stay there, your chances of winning are 70%..."
Thanos's voice was hoarse, and his expression was indifferent as he uttered his judgment. His words were transmitted directly into Kevin's mind through a mental vibration.
The man gripped the sword hilt with his right hand, his wings fluttering slightly behind him. As the Death Authority was activated, his skin peeled away, revealing his stark white bones on his left arm, from which new flesh and blood gradually grew.
While secretly recovering, Kevin remained silent for a moment, his voice cold and clear.
"I'm not like you! A victory gained through such sacrifice is not worth having."
"For one purpose, they can slaughter their own kind, ravage other civilizations throughout the universe, and relentlessly commit murder..."
"Whether it's your loyal subordinates or your adopted daughter whom you personally nurtured, they are all pawns in your pursuit of your goals, which you can discard at will, just as you did on Vormir and Earth..."
Even if you succeed, what will you have left?
Is it worth it...?
With the remaining Infinity Stones and his most formidable opponent right before him, Thanos seemed in no hurry to act. His face was tense, and he couldn't help but vent his inner resentment.
"You bunch of parasites who only know how to reproduce and seek knowledge! You understand nothing!"
"The closer we get to the truth, the more dangerous this world becomes!"
"Your desires must be confined to this land!"
"And sacrifice is necessary..."
The burly man with purple skin looked around the vast universe, but seeing that he could not sense the spatial coordinates of the Earth and the Moon, he turned his gaze to his outstretched palm, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
"Ha, so your so-called sacrifice includes us..."
Kevin lowered his eyes and saw that his left arm had mostly healed during the time it had been delayed. He had no interest in continuing the pretense, so he sneered, gripped the sword hilt with both hands, and his aura rose steadily.
Perhaps, after Thanos sacrificed his daughter Gamora on Vormir to obtain the Soul Stone, he had already abandoned what little humanity he had left.
Therefore, in ground warfare, the bodies of subordinates are pawns to be used, while their souls are the raw materials to power the Infinity Stones.
The inhabitants of the entire Earth are not only targets for his extermination, but can also become tools for him to threaten and weaken Kevin.
There is no such thing as kindness, justice, or despicable behavior; everything is merely a necessary means to achieve that goal.
He had almost lost everything in order to achieve this answer, and he was simply not going to be swayed.
In a sense, Thanos has gone mad; he is a ruthless and obsessive madman.
Therefore, one of them must die today!