Chapter 525
How could it be him?
Tiberius was stunned. Wasn't this the hero of Abyss Fortress, the outsider His Majesty feared most? So much so that a secret order to kill him had been issued.
Why haven't we gone to find him yet? This person has already colluded with the Fox Demon and come knocking on our door!
The Right Hand of God was somewhat confused. How could a hero stand on the side of the demons, and so easily Back-and-Forth Dodge between Justice and evil?
Unlike Tiberius, who was full of questions, Yuki was decisive and ruthless when he took action, and he didn't care about Justice or evil.
He can slay demons in the front and Godslaying in the back.
"Follow me, don't get entangled with these grunts!"
"Tell Froya not to even think about escaping. Send everyone out; we absolutely cannot allow the enemy's main force to return to reinforce!"
Yuki charged forward with his sword, but unlike Kalpas, he didn't charge headlong into battle. Instead, he would take a moment to survey the entire battlefield.
The vast majority of the Demon-Hunting Army were charging towards Mirror Lake, forming a bulge. Thousands of demons were engaged in battle with them, with both sides forming small formations of a hundred men each, charging back and forth.
But the Divine Race weren't stupid either. They guessed that the Fox Demon might destroy the rift, and the Demon-Hunting Army that poured in formed ranks and headed in this direction.
"We have no choice but to fight head-on. Follow me!"
Yuki saw nearly a thousand Demon-Hunting Army form a square under the guidance of the god, put away their spears, and pretend to draw their bows. Then, sure enough, light bows appeared in their hands. They drew their bows together like clones, and a Menos Grande in full armor appeared above their heads.
Divine Miracle of Strife: Judgment Arrow Formation.
The warriors released their grip together, and together with the phantom, they unleashed a giant arrow. Surprisingly, the thousand arrows merged into one, forming a hundred-meter-long giant arrow that shot forth.
Wherever it passed, space crumbled, and the Demon-Hunting Army who hadn't had time to escape were instantly reduced to nothingness.
Void Alchemy.
Concept Enhancement.
Immortal Crystal Shield.
Without a Yuki thought, Yuuki unleashed all his defensive skills, and a giant shield appeared in front of him. The ten-meter-thick alloy was pierced through as easily as tofu, and then he felt immense pressure in his hand.
Bite--
The thicker and harder the Immortal Crystal, the more powerful it becomes when condensed into a giant shield, several times stronger than armor. Even so, he saw the crystal being pierced through, and the terrifying impact pushed him backward despite his physique being above level 9.
"I'll go!" Kalpas pressed his hand on Yuki's back, followed by the Minotaur. Everyone, shields in hand, went against the current. They were outnumbered and dared not waste a second.
With Isshin, the arrow of miracles slowed down and was Repulsion, while Yuki, watching the spiderweb-like cracks on the crystal, frantically cast Reinforcement Magecraft.
Click click...
Like a tug-of-war, the rope in the middle gave way first, Yuki's breath hitched. He suddenly dodged to the side.
"Disperse!"
Click--
The Immortal Crystal Shield and the Arrow of Judgment exploded simultaneously, sending countless arrows of light spreading in all directions, and countless crystals bursting open like a shower of flowers.
The fragments grazed his body, cutting fine sparks on the black insect armor. Ignoring the pain, Yuki raised his hand and slammed the crystals into them. Kalpas and the Great Demons behind him followed suit, blasting the crystals back like bullets.
Ding ding ding...
The sounds of hard objects colliding with metal filled the air. The phalanx had already raised its tower shields, but the rain of crystals still dented the shields and shattered the armor, making the phalanx seem as if a large chunk of it had been melted into it.
The Demon-Hunting Army were well-trained, with the warriors at the back holding shields and stepping forward. But then, the Thunder Dragon came rushing towards them, followed by the savage Fire Meteor and a dozen ferocious demons.
Heart of the Frost Goddess.
Yuki unleashed a blizzard, making it difficult for the Demon-Hunting Army were gathering their divine power for the second time, to aim properly. This also made their ferocious charge appear and disappear, making it even more terrifying.
Lightning bolts or meteors occasionally burst from the Eternal Night, blasting gaps in the reassembled shield array, covering distances of several thousand meters in the blink of an eye.
The Demon-Hunting Army were not intimidated by this momentum and collapsed on the spot. They filled the gaps like machines, and those behind them prepared for the next miracle. Then, in the center of the formation, the gods, heavily guarded, made their move.
Time Reversal.
Mire Nation.
All Things in Love.
Like the Ocean Miracle of Abyss Fortress, this world emphasizes fighting in formations, with each individual's strongest member being both protected by the formation and able to provide cover for the formation in return.
The night seemed to flow backward, the ferocious charge was like Sadist, no matter how fast you were, you had to retreat back to the starting point. The air was as sticky as swamp, making it difficult to move an inch. Even more eerie was the pink light, which ignored friend and foe, gender and race, and all those who were illuminated by it embraced each other.
"Authority, rules—that is the ultimate power." Tiberius sneered. Assemble an elite force for a decapitation strike? Of course I'm prepared.
The bridgehead has been expanded, and the battle formation has been formed. The enemy simply cannot break through it. Moreover, don't forget that fresh troops are constantly pouring into the cracks around him, making the battle formation thicker and harder to break through.
His eyes lit up with pleasure, as if he were watching a pack of wild beasts desperately trying to escape a hunter's trap, only to be caught in the net nonetheless.
"Based on this, you dare to gamble so recklessly?"
He looked at the battlefield by the lake, which was even larger. Tens of thousands of demons surged out, like a swarm of flies besieging the Demon-Hunting Army. Many of them were incomplete in armor and looked like they hadn't been trained much.
The crack only allows entry but not exit; the Peach Blossom Spring may seem like a dead end in military strategy, but if reinforcements are unlimited, it will instead inspire a "do-or-die" mentality.
"Glory! Justice! Light!"
The Demon-Hunting Army hunters were in high spirits, their battle cries echoing throughout the warp, which delighted every god. If they could win this battle, half the war would be over.
The demons, like flies, cannot withstand the onslaught of the army, and their so-called surprise attack is ineffective. The Divine Race have been preparing for this battle for a long time, so how could they easily fall into a trap?
"Should we storm the demon's lair first, or deal with that outsider first?"
Tiberius's effortless choice made him furrow his brow, a vague feeling that he had overlooked something, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. He subconsciously looked up, his pupils contracting.
Bang!!!
A pale ring of energy exploded in the center of the battle formation, catching the god at its core completely off guard.
Some had their arms severed, some were sent flying with screams, and some dodged like startled rabbits. The silver-armored warriors around them were also at a loss. When they turned around, they saw a warrior appear at the core, his sword and spear stained with golden divine blood.
Has he escaped observation?
Tiberius widened, as if a lightning bolt had struck his mind, suddenly reminding him of something he had forgotten.
That's impossible. The detection magic scans every moment; any trickery is as laughable as child's play.
"Sorry, you have divine magic, I have special abilities."
Yuki crouched in mid-air. He knew, of course, that these divine arts could see through any invisibility skills, and that the space around him was so stable that it was difficult to break through. So why did he choose to attack from above?
[Conceptual Craft Essence: Akarin Moment (2/3), upon activation, grants the user a state of near-observability for 2 hours, during which no Transcendental Grade skills can be used.]
This is a degraded version of Adolescence Syndrome. Using it will turn Yuki into a mortal. Originally, he was supposed to use him to explore the Eye of the Abyss, but the plan was abandoned due to the harsh environment of the deep sea.
He used a stealth skill in a head-on battle; the Eternal Night and Blizzard were merely a smokescreen to cover his escape from attack range, making it easy for him to head straight for the center of the battle.
"Justice should fall from the sky."
Gravity will carry him to the right place, then deactivate the special ability and restore him to full power mode.
Bang! Bang!
Without a word, Yuki fired two shotgun shells, which sliced through butter like a hot knife through butter. Many Demon-Hunting Army were blasted into mincemeat before they could even turn around. Fortunately, they were well-trained and quickly formed small groups.
But Yuki's speed was even faster; at the center of this dense battle formation, purple energy spread out like thousands of tentacles.
Epic Metamorphosis. Soul Extraction.
The extraction range was one kilometer wide, and without the protection of a battle formation, how could an average Transcendental Grade- level Demon-Hunting Army warrior withstand it? Soulless corpses fell like raindrops, and a flower of death bloomed in the middle.
The true central blooming occurred, with the soul energy of hundreds of people replenishing what they consumed, while the energy that Yuki couldn't consume overflowed all around.
Epic Metamorphosis. Soul Mimicry.
They were transformed into golden lightning, gathering on the Storm Dragon Spear. With the Orc King's ninth-level physique superimposed, Yuki, whose center blossomed, swung his hundred-meter-long giant blade.
Cut!!
No one could withstand the power of this strike; it left no corpses in its wake. The gods, who had been fleeing in all directions, finally came to their senses and, disregarding everything else, used their unique abilities to resist this simple yet indestructible attack.
The giant blade sent two gods flying, and amidst the melodious singing, countless joyful men and women filled the surroundings. But then, an eye with countless tiny pupils appeared above Yuki's head.
The Truth's Eye.
Seeing through all illusions, the giant blade slashed down, causing the goddess of romance to lose her composure. Fortunately, the scholarly god of time stepped in front of her.
Time Rewind.
The Thunder Blade was retracted; this man's authority was truly shameless, but Yuki could only let out a cold laugh.
Have you forgotten about the others?
!?
The god of time turned around and saw a fiery meteor shooting towards them, breaking through the already scattered battle formation and leaving a burning trail behind it.
This is the Frenzied Flame. Those who are ignited appear unharmed, but they go mad on the spot, frantically hacking at their companions. Meanwhile, several great demons carefully bypassed these flames and headed straight for the slumbering goddess who had just begun playing the harp.
Thump--
The flower bloomed in the center of Yuki, Kalpas broke through the formation from behind. He had completely gone mad, frantically slaughtering all life in front of him, while the burning Frenzied Flame caused the survivors to kill each other.
He cut a deep wound, and the great demon following behind enlarged it.
This... this...
The God of Time looked back and forth, unsure which side to deal with. Both of these outsiders were extremely powerful, and he needed to deal with each of them with all his might. Just as he was hesitating, the giant blade transformed into a thunderous dragon and came rushing towards him.
Time Freeze.
The thunder dragon was frozen in mid-air, but its heart sank suddenly.
"Incorrect selection."
Yuki emerged in the moonlight, raised his hand and fired a shot. Fortunately, the God of Time lived up to his reputation as an outstanding being, screaming as he was blasted away, but freezing his own life in the process.
He didn't care about his companions and tried to escape. Yuki didn't give chase either, because a violent shadow had already attacked him.
Thump!
The fist blasted him into burning mincemeat. Kalpas's eyes were bloodshot, and he didn't know what Transcendental Grade skill he used to counteract his madness and maintain basic rationality. He only glanced at Yuki.
The beast's gaze instilled a sense of oppression in Yuki, who forgot to curse it as a human-headed dog and turned to rush towards the screaming, fleeing pink-haired girl. This romantic goddess, who embodied all the beauty in the world, couldn't resist anymore. Her authority was biased towards illusion magic, which was useless against Yuki and Kalpas.
"Follow me to break the formation!"
"Good!"
Without needing a plan or many words, Yuki used the Storm Dragon Transformation, wielding a gun in one hand and a sword in the other, tearing apart the scattered battle formation.
Any resistance was met with a barrage of skills, regardless of the outcome. The opponent would flee in terror, and the attacker would simply pass by. Kalpas followed, his madness pushing every punch beyond its Limit. Even if the opponent was merely ignited, it would take a considerable amount of time to dispel the flames.
If they can withstand this, then several powerful demons will closely follow behind.
The three-stage attack was like three daggers, stabbing in one after another. As the vanguard, Yuki was the most unstoppable. The Demon-Hunting Army behind him couldn't even form a small battle formation. Seeing him coming, they all made way for him.
It'll be soon, very soon.
Yuki could already see the spatial rift, from which Demon-Hunting Army or gods were continuously pouring in. But unlike the effortless unfolding just now, all the newcomers were completely bewildered.
Imagine this: you've just joined the battlefield with great ambition, and when you look up, you see the Giant battle formation crumbling, and three daggers are thrusting towards you, killing or wounding anyone in their path.
Fortunately, at that moment, a pale bolt of lightning struck down from the sky.
Boom---
The Peach Blossom Spring trembled. The lightning not only shattered the already crumbling battle formation, but also left a bottomless crater in the ground. The residual electricity alone turned anyone who touched it into nothingness.
"He's someone who's willing to hold his ground at all costs; he's got guts."
Yuki finally stopped; he had no choice but to stop. White arcs of electricity covered his entire body, and his right shoulder, along with his entire chest cavity, was melted away.
Tiberius, the "Right Hand of the Sky," a man like a lion whom he had met once before, finally made his move. Of course, he was not stunned and made up his mind in just one minute.
If we let Yuki continue, the army will collapse like a house of cards, and even the salient might crumble. It would be better to take direct action.
What does it matter if they kill their own people? This assembly-line-like slaughter must be stopped.
"Form ranks! Don't forget you can't escape. Do you want to die here?"
The Roar echoed amidst the rolling thunder, jolting the ever-flowing reinforcements awake. Yuki swung his longsword, shattering the remaining lightning, and gazed at the flickering arcs of lightning around him.
The right hand of the sky, the god of judgment, wielding the power of thunder?
He could sense that his opponent was moving through the lightning arc at near the speed of light, that their strength was similar to his own, and that they were well-rested and ready to fight, making the outcome uncertain.
Will every flaw lead to judgment?