You Asked Him Whether He Won or Lost, and He Said He Had Achieved Enlightenment

Just like the name "All Stars Burned and Evil Fire Falls from the Sky," the actual effect of the spell cast by this "Celestial King" is to use magic to create a terrifying... rain of fire!

Within the Magic Array, surging magic condensed into burning fireballs that then plummeted downwards!

Thousands, perhaps even hundreds of thousands, of fireballs crashed down onto the sea surface below, falling towards the seabed.

Admittedly, using "fire magic" underwater is not a wise move. In every world, water overcomes fire, which is a universal and obvious underlying logic.

However, "Celestial King" still chose to use the Forbidden Spell "All Stars Burn Away and Evil Fire Falls from the Sky." This was not because "Celestial King" was born liking to play from behind or had a penchant for using moves against opposing forces—although she did seem like the type to do that. But "Celestial King" would not do something so self-challenging when facing an opponent who was also a "Tier 4" and another Chosen of God.

She chose this Forbidden Spell, naturally because...

This Forbidden Spell was the most powerful and dazzling type among all the Forbidden Spell she possessed.

The sheer power of pure numerical values is enough for "Celestial King" to ignore the negative impact of the Venue mechanics on this move—because even when released across seawater... its reduced power is still terrifying enough!

"All stars burn away, evil fire falls from the sky"... The creator of this Forbidden Spell was an ancient Sages. After his hometown city fell and was occupied by the Dark Species, he used the protective array of his Mage Tower to buy time and researched this Forbidden Spell with the purpose of "Revenge" and "destruction" within a month.

From the very beginning, the purpose of this Forbidden Spell was to burn and devour everything around it without regard for the means or consequences!

Every ounce of magic power condensed in this spell carries the purest hatred, and is intended to maximize the destructive power and range of the magic.

The fiery rain submerged the sea surface. The highly condensed magical flames touched the seawater like a red-hot iron ball being dropped into butter. Although the speed was slightly reduced, it still plummeted steadily!

Large amounts of water vapor evaporated and the flames continued to fall to the seabed, maintaining their burning state—soon, the entire Ocean became richly boiling.

This tactic, which seemed poised to wipe out and destroy the entire Octopus community, was naturally unacceptable to Ka.

"You bastard—I will remember you for all eternity—I will never forget what happened today!"

Octopus Ka stared at the rain of fire falling from the sky and at the "Celestial King" with an icy gaze.

But...

Even if he wanted to tear "Celestial King" to pieces right now, Octopus Ka still couldn't do it!

Because he knew that the more important thing now was... to stop this Forbidden Spell from truly destroying this community.

But the Octopus Ka does indeed have a solution!

"Boom!"

The first fireball fell, knocked down, and set a house ablaze.

But at the same time that fireball was falling...

The entire seabed trembled.

This was not caused by the impact of the fireball.

Instead...

The entire settlement where the Octopus community was located... came to life.

The buildings and Street rose slowly amidst the tremors, and soon...

The creature that has long been buried beneath the sand on the seabed, serving as the foundation of the entire Octopus community, has emerged from underground!

The once clear seawater became murky due to the churning of silt, but "Celestial King" and "Swordsman" could still see it clearly.

Beneath this sandy soil, there is a vague outline of Octopus with tentacles.

This enormous Octopus was more than a hundred times the size of Ka's Doppelganger!

A colossal body, its length measured in kilometers, or even tens of kilometers, stretches out—the entire Octopus community is built on the head of this giant Octopus.

Through aura perception, both the "Celestial King" and the "Swordsman" can be identified...

This is the card's... "third body".

And the next moment, before the "myriad stars burned and evil flames fell from the sky" completely landed...

The enormous third-body tentacle suddenly contracted and exerted force, instantly "launching" out!

"Boom!"

The immense explosive force triggered a terrifying impact akin to a tsunami, and the enormous Octopus body vanished without a trace, its whereabouts unknown.

Clearly... this is the card's strategy!

He couldn't stop the Destruction Forbidden Spell unleashed by the "Celestial King," especially with the enhancement of "Pure Violence Aesthetics." The power of this beautiful and ornate Forbidden Spell was multiplied and became unstoppable, so...

Card chooses to awaken its third self within this community, to awaken the "foundation" of this community, and then transfer itself!

The sea sand churned and the waves surged, turning the entire area into a chaotic wasteland, almost like a sea of Sea of Death —and the falling fire rain only made it more like a desolate Life Forbidden Zone.

As the caster, "Celestial King," after forcing the card back, naturally stood amidst the raging torrents of water and, against the backdrop of the pouring fire rain, reached out and claimed her spoils.

That thing on the ground... is a "Sealed Stone Box".

Holding the box in his hands, "Celestial King" let out a breath.

"Phew... I've got the Divine Artifact. It was a bit troublesome, but overall it went more smoothly than I expected."

As she spoke, carrying the suitcase in one hand, she looked at the slowly calming seawater and the settling silt in front of her. Through the murky water, the Celestial King noticed the figure that was still standing opposite him.

"Hmm... it seems the evacuation part will still be a bit troublesome."

Opposite the Celestial King...

The "Swordsman" still held his long sword and stood in the water.

"That troublesome 'Chosen of God' is finally gone," "Celestial King"—we really have to thank you!

"I never wanted to offend him, so since you're willing to step in and force this indiscriminate attacker to retreat... that's perfect."

The Swordsman stretched out his hand, and a Bamboo Hat reappeared out of thin air and was placed on his head.

Seeing the Swordsman's posture, the Celestial King, carrying the stone box, exclaimed in praise.

"That's really stylish... I like a fashionable opponent like you."

"However... I'm surprised you're still here—after all, even that Chosen of God didn't dare fight me within the range of my 'Forbidden Spell'."

"It seems today is a good opportunity... to reduce the number of 'Order' 'Tier 4' units by one."

As the Celestial King spoke, the Swordsman slightly raised his sword and held it horizontally in front of him.

"That Chosen of God fears your Forbidden Spell because this is his territory, and he can't accept its destruction by Forbidden Spell... But I'm different."

"Your Forbidden Spell, which deals with 'area-of-effect attacks,' probably isn't so effective against a lone individual like me—although it's quite dense, the energy is ultimately too dispersed."

The Swordsman offered a reminder.

The Celestial King laughed.

"Then you're seriously underestimating this Forbidden Spell."

Then...

The Celestial King raised one hand and pointed at the Swordsman.

The next moment...

The fireballs that had been falling in rapid succession suddenly stopped for a moment, and then...

These fireballs all strangely changed direction and rushed towards the Swordsman!

Then, the Celestial King's voice rang out.

Are they still scattered now?

Thousands of burning fireballs rushed towards the direction of the Swordsman.

If several fireballs collide during this process, they will squeeze and merge together, forming an even larger fireball!

This terrifying scene naturally caused the Swordsman's expression to change slightly.

"That's really impressive!"

He raised his longsword, and then... closed his eyes.

Sensing the strange power that suddenly rose from the Swordsman, the Celestial King also showed a look of surprise.

"It's actually... the 'Heart Domain'?!"

Her surprise wasn't that the Swordsman had opened his "Heart Domain," but rather...

This guy only just activated his "Heart Domain" now?

The Celestial King always believed that the "Swordsman" sensed that he had opened his "Heart Domain," and most likely had opened it at the very beginning.

It's just that the other person's "Heart Domain" might be some kind of passive enhancement, so I didn't feel it.

But now it seems...

So, all along, the other party was just using forces outside of their "Heart Domain" to put on a show?

At the same time...

Since it's only being launched at this moment, it means...

"Is this guy's 'Heart Domain' the kind of 'ultimate move' that's hard to maintain for long, but can turn the tide of battle?!"

The Celestial King pondered, gazing at the figure of the "Swordsman" who was almost engulfed by flames, and couldn't help but become more vigilant.

Even though the "Celestial King" knew that his ranking was above that of the "Swordsman"... the battle between "Tier 4" beings and the clash at the "Heart Domain" level could not be taken lightly!

Especially when you don't know what the other side's "Heart Domain" is.

"Damn it... I remember the 'Diviner' calculated the 'Heart Domain' types of several top fighters like 'Order' and 'Night Watcher'... but I didn't even bother to remember the guys ranked after me!"

The Celestial King thought with some annoyance.

At that moment, she felt like a student in an exam hall who had seen a familiar question but couldn't recall the answer no matter what.

But no matter how much she regretted or remorseped...

The exams are still ongoing!

At the very moment the flames touched the Swordsman's skin and burned him for a mere 0.01 seconds.

The Swordsman opened his eyes.

His "Heart Domain" is... complete.

The reason why the word "completed" can be used to describe his "Heart Domain" is because the "Swordsman's" "Heart Domain" is indeed the type that can turn the tide, just as the "Celestial King" thought.

Its name is... "Tao".

The "Tao" of enlightenment.

The effect of this "Heart Domain" is just like that described in martial arts novels...

Whenever Swordsman encounters a "Desperate Plight" and reaches the limit of his abilities...

He can then unlock the "Heart Domain".

This "Heart Domain" will grant the "Swordsman" an opportunity to comprehend a move that might break the deadlock.

For the Swordsman, this is indeed a "desperate Desperate Plight".

So...

He understood.