Shadow Knight: Moonblade

Even an S-rank or A-rank Valkyrie could only temporarily repel the Jizou Mitama with these three moves. But Feng Chen wasn't one of them. If his combat power were to be ranked among Valkyries, he'd be at the very bottom of B-rank.

This damage only had a minor effect on the Jizou Mitama; it was nowhere near enough to actually harm it.

"System, didn't I just complete Task One? Where are the rewards? I want to draw cards!"

"Host has received the reward of ten Mixed Supply draws, and the favorability of the three party members has increased by 5 each. Commencing mixed draw now. It will take approximately five seconds. Please hold on, Host."

"Five seconds? This Jizou Mitama isn't affected by Time Fracture. How am I supposed to last five seconds? I feel like I'm going to be cut down in the next second!"

The reason Xiao Yun hadn't used "Death Force Breaks the Sea" earlier was primarily out of fear of harming Yae Sakura within the Jizou Mitama. However, after realizing she couldn't inflict any effective damage on the Jizou Mitama, she continuously used "Death Force Breaks the Sea." Although it didn't cause damage, having some influence was still good.

"Boom!"

The Jizou Mitama plunged both its katanas into the ground, and a large amount of Honkai Energy began to gather.

Three seconds left!

The vast Honkai Energy began to cause small-scale explosions one after another. Feng Chen could feel the Honkai Energy within his own body being absorbed.

Two seconds left!

The Jizou Mitama drew its katanas, and a faint purple shield appeared on its body.

One second left!

The Jizou Mitama began to spin rapidly, generating immense suction that seemed like an invisible hand pulling at Feng Chen.

"Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the S-rank Valkyrie Armor, Blood Knight: Moonbeam."

"Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the four-star weapon, Judas' Embrace of Blood, which can evolve to five stars at its highest."

"Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the S-rank Valkyrie Armor data (essentially Valkyrie fragments; seeing the fragments made me think of a data system): Shadow Knight: Moonblade, allowing temporary access to Shadow Knight: Moonblade's abilities."

"Data activated. Fourth-generation God-Slaying Armor, Shadow Knight: Moonblade, is now online."

"Additionally, due to Shadow Knight: Moonblade's unique nature, Xiao Yun's will will be unable to control the Host's body while the armor is active. Host, please prepare for battle."

"Whoosh!" Above Changkong City, Feng Chen, clad in black and blue armor, leaped upward.

"Eclipse Mode, activate." A mechanical female voice, devoid of emotion and more fitting than the System's, echoed in Feng Chen's ear, seeming more appropriate for the current situation.

A goggle appeared on the face, and the armor's protective coverage gradually decreased, replaced by golden patterns.

"Bang!" A stronger suction than the Jizou Mitama, fiercer attacks than the Jizou Mitama, and a faster speed than the Jizou Mitama.

"Death Force Breaks the Sea!"

This armor was too fast. The first palm strike was completely invisible; only the subsequent punch, which followed up, could be seen as a blurry silhouette.

The faint purple shield shattered instantly, and the Jizou Mitama leaned forward slightly.

After all, the Jizou Mitama was the consciousness of the Herrscher of Erosion, and it possessed the twelfth Divine Key, Jizou Mitama. It would be too embarrassing to lose from such an attack.

It swung its blades three more times, all of which Feng Chen dodged.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Another set of "Death Force Breaks the Sea." The Jizou Mitama's body continuously cracked and then reformed. It intended to play a war of attrition with Feng Chen, seeing who would last longer. Regardless of who lasted longer, it had already bought some time. As long as Feng Chen was temporarily kept away from here, Yae Sakura's body would be hers.

"Host, take a good look at what's on the goggles in front of you! It contains a portion of Hua's martial arts!" As expected, the goggles projected images. Although Feng Chen didn't know who the person in the images was, the attack style was indeed similar to "Death Force Breaks the Sea."

Most of the techniques displayed were difficult to master in a short time. Feng Chen chose a move that seemed powerful and relatively easy to learn.

After dodging another leaping slash from the Jizou Mitama, Feng Chen took the initiative and leaped up.

"Dao Gives Birth to One, One Gives Birth to Two, Two Gives Birth to Three, Three Gives Birth to All Things. All Things Bear Yin and Embrace Yang, The Flowing Qi Harmonizes Them..."

"Upper Clarity: Still Water, Tranquil Wind."

"Upper Clarity: Still Water, Tranquil Sword."

Before the Jizou Mitama could prepare its next move, Feng Chen was already in front of it.

He struck the Jizou Mitama forward with a palm, then followed with an upward punch to neutralize the recoil from the first strike, and finally delivered a powerful uppercut that shattered more than half of the Jizou Mitama's body!

"Inch Punch: Heaven Splitter!"

"Ahhhhhhhh!" The Jizou Mitama covered its head with its remaining hand, staggering left and right. The already ruined area was further filled with flying sand and dust.

Sunlight hit a corner of a black box within the ruins behind the Jizou Mitama, reflecting a distinct glint.

"Host, quickly grab that box! That box can seal the Jizou Mitama!"

It turned out that the black box had fallen out of the Jizou Mitama's body moments ago.

Feng Chen bypassed the Jizou Mitama and flew towards the ruins.

This armor was incredibly reassuring, allowing Feng Chen to temporarily achieve "Upper Clarity: Still Water, Heart like Still Water." The ability of Xiao Yun's Stigmata was essentially about one's mental state. If the mental state was good, one could play freely; if it exploded, things would go wrong.

A small house was thrown directly at him, which Feng Chen shattered with "Death Force Breaks the Sea."

Enraged, the Jizou Mitama directly activated its Herrscher abilities.

"Host, be careful! The Herrscher of Erosion can erode all things with its consciousness and turn them to its use!" The System's warning came too late. A rain of stones began to fall in this area.

"How am I supposed to fight this?!" Feng Chen used Time Fracture to slow down the stone rain while simultaneously activating the lightning power of Kiana Kaslana.

"Warning! The Host's physical condition is currently insufficient to wield the power of two armors simultaneously. Please withdraw the lightning power of Kiana Kaslana immediately."

"Withdraw my ass! The Time Fracture is about to disappear. If I don't use Kiana Kaslana now, I'll be crushed to death!"

"Warning! Warning! The Host's physical load has reached 70%. Life status is about to become critically injured."

"Riiip!"

Feng Chen finally understood what made Jizou Mitama so terrifying. Even an A-rank Valkyrie from Schicksal would likely have a difficult time dealing with it.

Within the Time Fracture, the world, which had been dyed purple-black, was suddenly filled with two giant hands.

From this position, it was clear: Jizou Mitama had regrown its other hand, and it was attempting to tear open the space within the Time Fracture!

"Riiip!"

The gap grew larger, and the effect of the Time Fracture was gradually weakening.

"Riiip!"

"Riiip!"

"Riiip!"

The entire Time Fracture was actually torn open by Jizou Mitama!

The world turned red; this was the appearance of the Time Fracture reversing.

Were the stone rain and Jizou Mitama speeding up? No, Feng Chen was slowing down.

"Host's life status: Critically injured. Valkyrie armor and Stigmata can no longer be used."

"Bang!"

Feng Chen's body quickly fell to the ground, his fingers only a few centimeters away from the black box.