Chapter 461
"But I, Dio Brando, anticipated your prediction. Who told you 'The World' could only be used once!?"
Time stopped.
Accompanied by some strange sound, Ikaros, who was standing close by, froze. Her eyes widened, still showing confusion, and this expression drove Dio Brando almost to madness.
He laughed wildly, spreading his arms, crossing his legs, and leaning back.
"Now, I sentence you to death!"
Epic Metamorphosis. Overcapacity manipulation.
A dozen Stands were activated simultaneously, causing spatial distortion, spontaneous combustion, explosions, and curses...
This meant they were going to obliterate Ikaros in one fell swoop, but at the same time, a blurry figure appeared, rapidly approaching.
Dio Brando frowned. He hated the headless dogs; normally he would have killed them all.
Dio Brando hesitated. This person had done a great service. Ordinary players would get rewards for killing each other, so giving it to the other person wouldn't make much difference.
Dio Brando turned his head, and just as he opened his mouth to curse, a large iron fist loomed in his eyes.
Bang!!
"What!?"
A swift and decisive strike, combined with a level 9 physique, the Orc King, and the Demon Martial Arts 'Mountain-Breaker', caused that evil face to cave in.
His head was buzzing, and everything went black. Compared to the physical pain, Dio Brando was filled with shock.
Is this bastard blind? How could he hit the wrong person? Or is he under some kind of mind control?!
Several possibilities flashed through her mind, but as the hand slashed towards her neck, astonishment turned into horror.
No, he hit me!
Why? How could this be? This can't be...
One question after another posed a challenge, but as an Epic Tier III player, his combat instincts had already provided the answers.
Stand. Crystal Man.
A Stand entered Dio Brando's body, Yuki's hand slashed at it, instantly tearing the muscles apart and splattering blood everywhere.
Dio Brando had turned into a hard, solid Crystal Man, and even a full-force attack couldn't break through it. In that instant, the opponent had already regained his senses, and his disfigured face was filled with madness.
"Are you crazy? Why did you hit me?!"
Yuki silent. He had been preparing for this moment for so long, and there was no time to marvel at the Grand Inquisitor's strength. Before he could even grasp the situation—
Go all out!
Secret Technique: Lion's Frenzy.
His fist flew like a meteor, leaving afterimages all over Dio Brando's body in an instant, cracking his crystal-like 'armor'. At this moment, he finally came to his senses.
Regardless of why this person suddenly went crazy, they can't just sit and wait to get beaten up.
Substitute. Cream.
A demonic Stand appeared, and space collapsed around him. This Stand was specifically designed to target melee fighters; just a touch made his arm feel like shattered crystal.
As expected of Dio Brando, he shows no remorse whatsoever when it comes to killing his 'teammates'.
Yuki had to retreat. Seeing the bizarre Stands, her brain quickly calculated and locked onto one of the yellow ones. Dio Brando was cunning; he always hid it when using 'The World,' but unfortunately—
"I recognize this body double."
With a flick of his wrist, the Hunter's Blunderbuss appeared in his hand. Yuki's objective was clear: to take down Dio Brando, this troublesome Stand had to be eliminated immediately.
Dio Brando was taken aback at first, then his pupils contracted.
Huh? This gun...
Bang!
The incendiary bullet burst from the gun barrel, instantly turning the Stand into a human torch. Dio Brando coughed up blood, his crazed gaze fixed on the dozens of Stands around him.
"You!!"
The murderous intent was mixed with astonishment. How could he forget such a recognizable prop as the Hunter's Blunderbuss? This was Li Dan, or in other words, 'Taiyi'. There was never any cooperation from the beginning; he was the mastermind behind it all.
I'm actually collaborating with 'Taiyi'?
The thought was somewhat unbelievable, somewhat shameful, somewhat horrifying, and then came the most frenzied revenge.
"I'll kill you!"
Each Stand has its own abilities; some are direct attacks, some are defenses, some can predict the future, and some are rules. Yuki has almost figured out Dio Brando's strength.
His Epic Metamorphosis was chaotic and complex, with an endless stream of clones that no one could completely defend against, but he also had no need to defend against them.
"Have you forgotten that I am not the target of this trial?"
This was like a reminder, but even more like a form of contempt. As Yuki solidified his hatred, the angel, who had been frozen in mid-air, was freed from his restraints.
Ikaros's memory was still stuck in the moment, but the Machine Intelligence was hardly shocked. Like a cog in a machine, she meticulously carried out the next step of the plan.
High-Temperature Body Compression Anti-Ship Cannon.
The Heat beam of light struck from behind, the most powerful attack of an epic-level player, capable of incinerating seas and destroying cities, launched almost directly into Dio Brando's back.
Click.
The already cracked 'Crystal Man' collapsed on the spot, half of his body melting away, his madness frozen on Dio Brando's face, but he did not die.
"I am immortal!"
Epic Metamorphosis. I Am the Stand.
Several of the surrounding clones shattered, indicating some kind of Damage Transfer. Within the Devil's Vision, Yuki could even see a point of light rapidly fleeing.
A stand-in, a stand-in in the truest sense, right?
I never expected that Epic Metamorphosis could be used in this way, but how could Yuki let him escape?
Epic Metamorphosis. The Soul King.
The Demon Heart. Combustion.
Purple energy enveloped his body, his bloodline skills activated, and his physique reached level nine. Yuki didn't have many fancy tricks; he was simply fast, Extreme Speed fast.
Swish.
Like a gentle breeze, he passed directly through the encirclement of the remaining clones; even Ikaros only caught a glimpse of his afterimage.
The roles of hunter and prey have been completely reversed. Now it's Dio Brando's turn to desperately flee. Unlike the long chase just now, Yuki only approached without testing how many of Dio Brando's trump cards he had to save his life.
The Night Furnace Domain.
It's like scooping a piece out of a cake; it's like Spatial Severance. No matter what cards you have up your sleeve, you have to get to my territory first.
Dio Brando stopped running. Spatial Severance was like a prison, rendering his soul powerless no matter how many tricks it had up its sleeve. Gazing at the Corpse Mountain, Blood Sea before him, he was no longer frantic, but instead extremely calm.
"You went through all these tricks just to get me involved?"
"An epic-level player is very difficult to kill; even if only one particle escapes, the consequences can be endless. But you are too strong. If I bring you in directly, I'm afraid I won't be able to control you." Yuki stared expressionlessly at Dio Brando's pale, sickly face.
"Strip away your teammates, deplete your strength, and recreate the prison of the hunt, Dio Brando, didn't you want to find me?"
Yuki's tone changed, becoming the deep voice of Hidden Sage, causing Dio Brando's eyes to twitch as he discovered a crucial secret.
'Taiyi' is neither a fragment nor an incarnation; He has always been one person. The Judge has been completely misled.
"Hmph, it seems you've figured it out: escaping the cage will allow you to take this message out."
"And then you'll kill me like a rabbit? Why not just finish you off here!" Dio Brando cracked his neck, arrogant and confident. "You really think these tricks of yours can defeat me? Naïve, naïve! There's a dimensional gap between us!"
"You're right, but you don't seem like the type to sacrifice yourself for others. Don't forget who the judgment target is. The Reincarnation Game won't grant you a way out just because you killed me."
"Also, can those men you left outside really kill Ikaros? Do you really think I would leave such a huge loophole?"
His indifferent tone uttered words that sent chills down Dio Brando's spine, leaving this extremely wicked man feeling somewhat powerless.
That's right, Ikaros wasn't brought in. He'll definitely take this opportunity to escape. Even if he kills Yuki and sends the good news back, what difference will it make?
The deadline is approaching; failure to complete the trial will result in elimination!
The best psychological warfare is to make the enemy aware that it is a tactic but still be influenced by it. Conspiracy is too childish; a cunning strategist should play an open game.
Seeing Dio Brando's drastically changed expression, Yuki grinned, gripping the Storm Dragon Spear. The corpse rose from the sea of blood, and the Eternal Night spread outwards.
Wavering, conflicted, unable to make a decision, yet Yuuki Yuki, with only one thought in mind:
I'm going to beat you to death!
Chapter Sixteen: The invincible Dio Brando has stopped thinking again!
"It's started again; that idiot is up to his new tricks."
From the Sky City's vantage point, several players were naturally invited to the war room. Nine Rings Skywing and the others were gazing at a spherical map, observing the details of the entire battlefield.
The snow continued to fall as Ikaros emerged from the snow and flew towards the Machine Race's main camp, but Dio Brando, who had been chasing after her, had vanished without a trace.
Yes, he just vanished, leaving the Judge in various places bewildered. Fortunately, they didn't receive any notifications; he must have been imprisoned in some kind of subspace.
This is no different from bad news. If the targets escape alive and find somewhere to hide, they will all die within a few days because the losses in this battle are too great, and there will be no second chance.
Without hesitation, the contingency plan was immediately activated. The Judge, scattered across various battlefields, began to concentrate their attacks on the Machine Race, determined to kill Ikaros at all costs. Naturally, the other races that were already at war with them also gave chase.
The divided battlefields are showing signs of converging. The Judge are too powerful, having slaughtered too many races, and that is why they must die.
They were unaware of the trial mission; the enemy was very strong, and leaving the battlefield would be a major threat. The three races, including the Annihilation Seeker, were willing to unite to deal with them.
Now no one cares about humanity anymore, no one knows where Yuki, and no one even has the time to think about why Dio Brando disappeared.
"Deception and reality, all changes, but the essence remains the same." Inside the Reading Space, Hiyori smiled gently. This battle didn't require their intervention, or even their presence; everything was arranged perfectly.
The Netway Will has personally taken over command, and the Nine-Ring Skywing Chief has summoned the Heaven's Door. After observing for so long, the risk of being betrayed is very low.
"Mr. Yuki's greatest strength lies in his meticulous planning. Defeating the Judge is only one aspect; he seems to be creating an opportunity for the Angels and Machine Race to join forces, and there's nothing more suitable than a common enemy."
Excluding the Judge doesn't conflict with advancing the main storyline; Yuki multiple goals at once.
"I know, I know, he's not here, so your flattery won't work." Hayasaka Ai interrupted with a sigh, playing with a strand of hair by her ear. "So, are we just going to stand by and watch?"
"Of course, it's not our turn to step in yet. We can only move freely after Judge are eliminated."
This is the premise of the plan. The Thorny Rose have never participated in this instance before, and the Judge don't understand why several races have joined forces against them.
To perish in ignorance sounds far more satisfying; now only one thing remains:
"Mr. Yuki needs to take down the Grand Inquisitor single-handedly. At first, I thought, as usual, he would create an opportunity for a group attack against him."
"So, you idiots always like to try new tricks, huh?" Mai Sakurajima spread out her fair hands and asked deliberately, "What, are you nervous?"
It's known that Yuki has been promoted to Epic Rank II, but he's still somewhat behind Dio Brando. For some reason, no one seems nervous.
As their strength increases, so do their stakes; the groundwork is the preparation process. When Yuki personally takes action, the true intentions are revealed—
The enemy is doomed.
I know all your intelligence, I used Alavis, I used this war, I used Ikaros to force out almost all of your trump cards, while you know very little about me, or even wrong things.
The player battles are similar to the adventures in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure; both are intelligence battles where each player desperately accumulates skills, items, or survival tools.
Ten minutes ago, Yuki was merely an observer, using his eyes to observe, his brain to speculate, and his transmigrators' 'Prophet' to guess, and he had basically drawn a clear and concise character profile of Dio Brando.
His core ability is 'Stand'. This information alone is not very useful, but Yuki memorized the abilities of each Stand.
"No fewer than 50 clones, some strong and some weak. They should be enhanced with points like Chaos Item. This would barely qualify me as a summoner, and they would also counter my Soul Extraction."
"The Epic Metamorphosis mainly involves two abilities. The first is the ability to simultaneously control multiple Stands, achieving a unified offense and defense; the second is a life-saving measure, which involves having the Stands absorb damage."
"In addition, there are abilities such as soul-based movement, level 9 physique, extreme sensitivity, and the ability to absorb and replenish."
Yuki is a true god-level assassin, hidden in the Eternal Night, observing with the calm of a computer as hundreds of puppets are crushed.
The strongest puppet is only Monster III, which is no match for Dio Brando. Its value lies in testing more Stand abilities, and Dio Brando knows this, yet he has no way to fight against it.
Even ants can kill an elephant if they keep attacking; you can't just stand there and let them beat you.
He didn't even dare to force his way out. As a clever villain, Dio Brando knew that there were eyes watching him from the shadows, waiting for him to make a mistake.
Seemingly insane, but actually cunning, his advantage lies in his extremely complex power system. Rashly confronting him can easily lead to your death. Some of these Stands should originate from 'JOJO', while others have never been seen before and seem more like the manifestation of some kind of rule.