Chapter 345
The Corpse Mountain, Blood Sea are not strong enough. Ulquiorra can do, there's no reason why the Witch God can't do as well, but this is just the beginning.
Yuki felt the air grow Incandescence. In that dark area, a volcano rose from the ground, spewing Incandescence lava into the sky, as the man's pupils contracted.
The electric arc, still lingering in the air, was then swallowed by the surging lava, spreading outwards like a meteor shower.
The coverage area is vast. If this were on Earth, Tokyo would have been reduced to ruins. The level six item "Universe in the Sleeve" wouldn't be able to withstand it at all, becoming like a torn canvas, mottled and tattered.
"If He truly wants to leave this place, escape the Furnace, and return to the tomb, then He is invincible."
Yuki muttered to himself, knowing that this was the release of energy. Once it spread to the edge of the Furnace, the Witch God could arrive instantly with a thought.
A living hell.
The Witch God stood in the middle of the crater. He knew that leaving this place would be difficult, and he also knew that those mirrors could not reflect the magma. He wanted to see how big this labyrinth was, and then burn it completely, destroying it without any blind spots.
Calculate residual energy, analyze the contaminated area, and formulate the next steps.
The Witch God was like an emotionless clock, ticking away precisely to the second; but at this point, both sides had already revealed their cards.
He needed to find a way to escape the Furnace, return to the mausoleum, and replenish the energy he had consumed.
Yuki would never let the tiger return to the mountain, as that would reduce his chances of victory to negligible levels.
The Corpse Mountain, Blood Sea crumbled at a visible speed. Hayasaka Ai was severely injured, and her authority was reversed, making it impossible for her to light the lamps again. Yuki glanced at the rolling lava and took a deep breath.
"Let's begin the third step: this god must be killed."
The jet-black insect armor was covered in cracks, from which a red light shone. Yuki handed over command and then entered the fray alone.
Asura Mark. Activated.
His eyes gleamed red, and a violent emotion suddenly surged into his mind, irreversible. He completely disregarded any ridiculous plans; only one thought remained in his mind:
Tear Him apart, leaving not a single particle behind!
Call out--
A red afterimage remained where he stood. Yuki straight into the Lightless World, activating his authority. He himself became a beacon, no longer able to have his senses obscured. Gazing at the distant volcano, he slashed with his sword.
Boom!!!
The hundred-meter-high volcano cracked and shattered, turning directly into countless uniform stones. The Witch God in the center looked at the bloodthirsty demon, but he was not afraid; on the contrary, he was very puzzled.
He knew that Yuki was the same kind of person as himself, that the other possessed the Asura Authority as an ability he had divided out, and that the nature of this authority was also known.
That's something used when you're at your wit's end, and once activated, you'll lose your rationality. The most difficult thing for this reincarnator to deal with isn't their power, but their intricately linked schemes.
"Putting the cart before the horse? Using my things to oppose me?"
There was no reply. Yuki became even sharper than before, transforming into a sword and striking directly at the Witch God.
Despite his imposing presence, the Witch God showed no sign of panic. He summoned several towering trees to block his path and then turned to leave.
The labyrinth is already riddled with holes; even transforming into a demon requires timing. Can one really hope to overcome the strong with a berserk attack?
"Then this universe would be full of mindless beasts."
Clang, clang, clang.
The sound of giant trees being torn apart came from behind. Yuki was faster, fiercer, and more direct than before, but the distance between them was widening, forcing him to throw his spear.
Call out--
A beam of red light shot out and was copied into more than a dozen beams in mid-air by the Rubik's Cube. The liberated Bloodblade possessed intelligence, and some of the dozen or so blood spears chased after it while others blocked its path, leaving behind winding trails.
The shrieking sound drew near from behind, and the Witch God merely snapped his fingers.
Purgatory Molten Sphere.
A magma ball appeared out of nowhere, suddenly enveloping Him in the center. The blood spear pierced through it, melting Him without a trace. Then, with a 'glug', Yuki pierced straight through.
The scorching lava burned the insect's armor, but the man with bloodshot eyes paid no heed and punched the shadowy center of the room.
Bang!!
The fireball, a hundred meters in diameter, exploded, spewing lava in all directions and revealing the solid core—a broken piece of wood, its surface riddled with cracks centered around a fist.
The broken wood seemed to have a life of its own, growing countless branches that pulled Yuki toward the middle, only to be torn off one by one by him with brute force, but this was a waste of time.
Purgatory was used as a smokescreen, overlapping the Forest Spirit Authority, using the exploding lava to create an escape route, and then locking onto the sky.
"See, dealing with wild beasts is this simple."
The Witch God found it somewhat amusing, staring directly into the darkness as he activated the Empty Realm Authority.
Leave the maze and head towards the edge of the realm.
With a single thought, he vanished instantly, much faster than turning into lightning, leaving no trace to follow.
But in a flash, the Witch God stopped in mid-air, hesitated for a moment, and caught a glimpse of the ghostly maid beside him.
"Huh? How did she know I was leaving from here?"
The Witch God's smile vanished, and without a second thought, he slapped him across the face.
His slap could pulverize even mountains, yet Hayasaka Ai remained blocking his path. The air in front of her distorted as his palm struck it, and the lightning vanished without a trace.
Spatial magic?
The Witch God glanced at the earth; the labyrinth was riddled with holes, revealing a purple-haired female mage whose staff was covered in cracks and whose face was flushed red.
The gap is too large. Monster I is no match for an epic-level being. Even with clever spatial magic, it can't control her. The spatial barriers she creates collapse at will.
But the Witch God had no time to deal with these ants. He heard a 'thud' and the Yuki, which had torn the broken wood to pieces, rushed towards him.
Every cell in his body screamed for Godslaying, his fist aimed straight at his back.
Quickly, but the Witch God was even faster; He transformed into lightning and moved sideways, letting the fist sweep past, glancing at the earth with his peripheral vision.
The Empty Realm Authority.
Shadow Jump.
He and Hayasaka Ai disappeared almost simultaneously, then reappeared in mid-air, using the repulsion between the two powers to stop them in mid-air.
Who is observing? Guiding her with coordinates?
The first interception was a coincidence, but the second interception must have come from understanding the essence of the Empty Realm Authority. Before each teleportation, a coordinate needs to be locked, just like opening a wormhole.
This process is so brief that even a 'moment' seems superfluous, so the observer must be incredibly meticulous, perhaps even to the point of foresight.
But I couldn't suppress the premonition of the reincarnators.
Caught off guard by the blood-red afterimage falling from the sky, the Witch God grew irritated, swelling up like a thunderous Giant pressing down on the maid beside him.
"Are you determined to die?"
Hayasaka Ai showed no sign of backing down; she simply held the Death Knell firmly and pulled the trigger repeatedly.
Absolute Lethality Mode.
The thought of exchanging one's life for injury instantly calmed the initially furious Witch God. His intuition had already given him the answer, and the Witch God didn't want to take any risks whatsoever.
Bang!!!
The Death Knell tolled across the plains, blasting the Giant's head apart. But this time, the Witch God did not stop, moving at supersonic speed and leaving behind dozens of afterimages that were indistinguishable from reality.
He began to acknowledge the threat posed by this ant and decided to grant her an inescapable death.
It was impossible to aim, let alone shoot, but Hayasaka Ai still showed no sign of backing down. She knew she had to stick to her opponent, otherwise, if she went beyond the range of the authority's repulsion, she would never be able to catch up again.
A destructive energy surged towards her, causing her to tremble uncontrollably. She stared directly at the enlarged lightning spear in her eyes, and then—
Bang!
Another, more muffled gunshot rang out, and thunderous force exploded on the Giant's chest like a splash of water, leaving the Witch God bewildered.
This time He was serious. To ensure a fatal blow and not be hindered by that seemingly harmless spatial magic, the Witch God used the Thunder Spear, leaving behind dozens of particle afterimages within a millisecond.
These afterimages could even confuse Yuki, and a moment of confusion was enough to blast the maid to smithereens.
Transcendental Grade level? Transcendental Grade level isn't even worthy of being called an ant, how could she possibly hit me?
A black-haired girl was a hundred meters away, not drawing her bow, but holding an old-fashioned double-barreled shotgun. The barrel was covered with cracks, clearly indicating that Tiger Vanguard's 'demon core' energy was too strong, exceeding the firearm's carrying capacity Limit.
It was her; she possessed shooting skills at a causal level.
The Witch God recognized this most inconspicuous girl; her arrows, aside from indicating targets, couldn't even penetrate defenses. But this time, instead of shooting arrows, she inflicted damage with a hunting rifle filled with some unknown substance.
True Shot, Sure Hit.
Soul Blunderbuss. Tiger Demon Pellet.
This was a perfect combination of immense power and unerring accuracy. The Witch God felt the severe injuries to his body, energy gushing out from the wounds, and the sense of mental defeat almost drove him mad.
These people are as weak as ants, yet each one poses a greater threat than the last. You must know that so far, the strongest reincarnator has only managed to scratch him, while this ant, which could be wiped out with a breath, has caused him real damage.
Why? On what grounds?
The world is frozen in His eyes, needing no physical sight; everything in the Furnace is seen by the Witch God.
The maze is broken, and there are few concealed areas left. The person who has been spying must be hiding inside.
The crimson afterimage in the air was swooping down wildly, the Roar with killing intent. It was faster than he was in his lightning state. To escape completely, he would have to use the Empty Realm Authority.
But that blonde woman stubbornly clung to him, preventing him from teleporting and forcing him to confront a threat right in front of him.
Kaguya Shinomiya held her hunting rifle, pulling the trigger for the second time. The rifle could explode at any moment, but the Witch God had already experienced its power.
Kill her? No, this shot wasn't just to wound me, it was also to mark the target...
Behind Him, Hayasaka Ai stood unmoved, holding the Death Knell, and pulled the trigger three times in succession, firing the last three bullets.
Absolute Lethality Mode.
Bang!!
The Death Knell tolled, and this chaotic artifact, devoid of any ingenious techniques and solely focused on pure Chaos Item, roared, almost pressing against the back of the Witch God, creating two bursts of spray one after the other, alongside the Soul Blunderbuss.
The spilled energy caused Kaguya to scream as she plummeted towards the earth, only to be caught mid-air by a pre-prepared Void Puppet.
Hidden within the remaining labyrinth, the silver-haired girl smiled, her eyes gleaming, as she watched the crimson figure Falling Sky, raising a spear and plunging it into the flashing lightning.
That's right, we are ants. Even if you are repeatedly weakened, even if our numbers are several times greater, we are not qualified to challenge you.
But if we unite and Limit the advantages left by Mr. Yuki, even ants can stop an elephant's advance, and thus—
Bring the hunters closer!
Chapter Thirty-Five: Godslaying! (4K)
The girl hides in the labyrinth, using her special abilities to connect with each of her comrades and to read every detail of the Witch God.
The Corpse Mountain, Blood Sea were actually meant to protect her. When Yuki transformed into a demon, a girl with no fighting ability but absolute calmness took over the command. While the Witch God and Yuki were scheming against each other, she quietly dug a huge pit.
Just like in a game of chess, when Yuki personally enters the game, there is still a player who 'sees the game clearly from the sidelines'.
Everything is going according to plan.
The Witch God believed that the labyrinth was intended to trap Him, sever the connection to the mausoleum, and thus qualify Him for war.
He was wrong, or rather, his thinking was not comprehensive enough. Encirclement and cutting off were merely means; the real core purpose was to weaken Him.
'This Witch God is suspicious by nature. Once Mr. Yuki activates his Asura Authority and displays an aura of relentless annihilation, he will most likely not engage in a direct confrontation, but rather try to seize the opportunity to break through.'
'My task is to observe Him, making Him mistakenly believe that we are doing everything we can to delay our breakout.'
But He never imagined that the ant would bite him so viciously.
The girl's face radiated confidence as she read the novel she had written herself, and for a moment she seemed to be elevated.
The Thorny Rose is indeed weak, but it is precisely because of its weakness that the Witch God underestimates it and proceeds with his subsequent plans.
The exercise of War Authority, the tolling of the Death Knell, the True Shot, Sure Hit and the coordinated Hunter's Blunderbuss —the ant took two vicious bites. Just as the Witch God came to his senses and prepared to crush the ant with overwhelming force, the hunter arrived.
A single shot Piercer the Giant's head, and two waves of spray spread from its chest, completely burying everything within a radius of hundreds of meters. At this moment, Hayasaka Ai decisively retreated. This was no longer a level that a Monster I player like her could participate in, and she could also retreat. Yuki, who bore the Asura Authority, took over the mission.
"You can't escape!"
Burning.
The Roar soul energy poured into the Bloodblade, then erupted within the Giant's body, instantly staining the Byakurai with the color of a crimson lotus.
Boom--
The Giant exploded, causing the entire Furnace to tremble violently. It formed a vortex cloud in the air, which also enveloped the Yuki. A few strands of residual electricity shot into the distance and reassembled into the Giant. The Witch God glanced back and was slightly stunned.