Chapter 611

"Senior, cooldown skill."

This window of opportunity lasted only a dozen seconds. The legendary Light-Covering Prayer Rite flashed, cooling down all skills and traits. Then, the Night Domain unfolded, engulfing the group.

The Planar Anchor is located in the middle of the Furnace. It is not only an invisible teleportation point, but also a barrier against the erosion of the 'Demon God Statue'. The reincarnation items do not distinguish between friend and foe, and Yuki was also affected. He almost couldn't suppress his desire to 'return' before he breathed a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, a clone, having severed the authority of civilization, remained outside. It saw the sky shimmer, and two teams of Judge filed in before disappearing.

"You're copying others, aren't you? You've already been scared by the Demon God Statue." Yuki silently observed through the Stand's perspective. The Judge had to give him this chance to catch his breath, and dared not refuse.

"They didn't conduct Faction Judgment?" Mai Sakurajima walked over, holding a sapphire in her hand, recovering her energy. The dying blow from the two Grand Inquisitors was not something they could easily overcome.

She couldn't see outside and was wondering Yuki hadn't run away yet.

"I wouldn't dare, because they can't track my whereabouts and aren't sure if I'm still Forgotten Hidden Jianghu. If we isolate the Outpost and I go to other factions to cause trouble, wouldn't they just be able to watch helplessly? But that would be even more difficult. Players are constantly entering, and they're afraid I'll stay here and cut off the link later. As long as we remain unchanged, we can handle any situation."

That pig is so cunning! No matter which option I choose, I'm wrong!

Even if Yuki were to appear before the Grand Inquisitor now, no one would dare use him until it was confirmed to be the real Yuki. No, even if it was confirmed to be the real Yuki, they would have to think twice, because who knows if it was just bait.

In this way, the trump card of Faction Judgment becomes like Schrödinger's skill; it always exists, but one dares not use it, which is equivalent to its non-existence.

"Phew, but you've broken the deadlock and successfully moved the Judge away." Mai Sakurajima breathed a sigh of relief. The reason it was a dead end before was because the eight Grand Judges joined forces to crush everything.

This was a double victory of strength and wisdom, and she was glad to have contributed to it.

"Senior, do you think this is all I'm aiming for?" Yuki, looking at her with a quiet gaze.

"I know! Brother, you still plan to sustain your strength through war!" Mona answered excitedly, "We've gained two Grand Inquisitors for free, and our strength will increase even further. It's just a pity that you've already reached your Limit."

This was all planned in advance; even the number of people had been assigned, and the rest was just a matter of luck.

According to the rules, the player who kills the Judge will receive both a reward and a punishment. This is obviously intentional on the part of the game, to prevent the Judge from becoming a lazy, unambitious player.

Hayasaka Ai and Mai Sakurajima launched the fatal attack, but Yuki, he turned his head and looked at Mona, who felt a chill run down her spine.

"You can become stronger?"

Crimson arcs of electricity surged from Yuki's body—a skill he had plundered. Then, his red eyes mutated, becoming like a starry sky with hundreds of eyes.

There are two things that can allow him to surpass his peak: one is the War God Plunder, and the other is the Truth's Eye, especially the latter, which is currently devouring the copy carried by the Grand Inquisitor.

Congratulations, you got it right.

Chapter Twenty: Taiyi is right before our eyes.

Eat one, pick up another, look at one.

Every move brings multiple benefits and countless subsequent effects. You think I'm on the first level, but I'm actually on the third level. You think it's only the third level, but no, there's a fifth level following behind.

Like this time, what seemed like a feint was actually a clever reuse of a tactic, followed by a strategy of luring the enemy away from their stronghold, defeating them one by one, and sustaining the war through warfare. Did you think this combination of moves was all there was to it?

No, there are more, even more insidious tricks to come.

Taiyi has disappeared, and the two Grand Inquisitors, Sephiroth and the Herrscher of Finality, are unable to move an inch. They are completely on the defensive, daring not to launch Faction Judgment, not to return to join Aizen and the others, and not even to eliminate the players who have entered.

I'm afraid we might fall into their trap again. Yuki's solution isn't just about splitting up the Judge; it's about reducing their margin for error, making them afraid to make even the slightest mistake.

If we are deceived by false targets again, then it will truly be too late to turn back.

The supreme authority of Faction Judgment has become something that binds their own hands and feet, essentially meaningless.

"I have Stand User and an unknown number of reincarnation tools. Facing me directly has become a luxury, because I can use others to do my dirty work."

Yuki a series of maneuvers, he actually turned the hunter into a plumber. Just like the two people standing so close to him, they really didn't dare to make any move.

The two sides are less than 10 kilometers apart in a straight line, yet they are worlds apart. Sephiroth's choice was not wrong: to stall and wait for the Reincarnation Game to continue to optimize before regaining the initiative, and to ensure his own survival until then.

"But I won't give you that time." Yuki darkened. If there was one thing he couldn't calculate, it was the Reincarnation Game. After taking away the Hundred Eyes of True Knowledge from the Man of Truth, his conjecture was confirmed.

"It is indeed evolving. Apart from not being able to directly grant power, its authority is increasing. After the plunder, the Truth's Eye is also evolving."

The Truth's Eye is essentially a system intrusion, like finding an enemy's communication device on a battlefield.

He touched his eyes. This was the real benefit of fighting to sustain the war. He could now erase other people's permissions and had higher positioning accuracy. He could sense roughly where Sephiroth was hiding.

"Shall we make a move?" Hayasaka Ai walked over, now back to her peak condition.

"No rush. Those people are just waiting for my true form to appear. This is their only chance to turn the tables." Yuki shook his head. All those fancy tricks he played were just to confuse the enemy.

Do you know where my true form is? Are you sure this is my true form?

"They did gain something from this battle, such as anticipating that the clones couldn't sever the connection points, and the fact that you guys are very important to me."

"Are you going to use the same old tricks? You've already planned this all along, haven't you?"

"Hehe, you guessed it. That's exactly why I need to deal with Hades and the Undying Sin Lizard." Yuki snapped his fingers and looked at Hayasaka Ai and Mai Sakurajima's panels.

There's a reason why he'd rather forgo the evolution of the Truth's Eye than lose his head to these two; he had this idea in mind as soon as he discovered that the visitors were Hades and the Undying Sin Lizard.

Killing the Judge grants several options; so, what are the characteristics of these two Grand Inquisitors?

"That would be the fully upgraded immortality skill, of course."

Hayasaka Ai abandoned powerful attack skills such as Soul Absorption and Netherworld Sword, and directly chose 'Undying Nether Butterfly'.

[Special Skill: Undying Nether Butterfly (Fragment)]

[By separating the soul from the body, as long as the Nether Butterfly lives, life will not perish.]

This skill was originally designed for both offense and defense. Yuki personally witnessed an epic-level player being enveloped by the Nether Butterfly and instantly drained of their life force, while Hayasaka Ai was only lucky enough to obtain the immortality aspect.

Mai Sakurajima followed suit, choosing a simple skill instead of more powerful ones like Furnace Tail or Giant Lizard Avatar.

[Special Skill: Eternal Immortality]

[Ignoring all harm, distortion of reality, and erasure of concepts, achieving immortality at the level of causality, until the soul is completely consumed.]

These are the two things.

It has nothing to do with luck. The two Grand Inquisitors, who are known for their 'immortality,' have more than just this one life-saving skill. If they hadn't been ambushed by the Demon God Statue, even if Yuki had worked himself to death, he might not have been able to kill them. As long as you're not unlucky, you'll always get similar options.

The key to sustaining war through war lies in how to sustain it and how to utilize it after it has been sustained.

"In this way, the old trick can be used. The enemy is no small matter; without the condition of 'immortality,' it's just suicide."

"So what's the usual routine?" Mona asked curiously.

"It's a trick that's worked every time since we started with Bloodthirsty Red Moon." Hayasaka Ai took out the Fool's Mask and waved it, making Mona and Frieren understand immediately.

They had heard the story of Bloodthirsty Red Moon a thousand times: a city full of Living Corpse, treacherous veteran players, Yuki two newcomers in a desperate struggle for survival. The difference in strength between the two sides was too great, and the problem seemed almost unsolvable. But at the most critical moment, Yuki broke the deadlock with a little trick.

By using the Fool's Mask to switch identities, they defeated the two veteran players who could have supported each other one by one, and then laid the foundation for survival by stepping on Thomas's flesh and blood.

"Hmm, this sounds a bit like it now. Back then, my older brother couldn't beat Li Dan and that Thomas either, right?"

"It's not just that I can't beat them, they could crush me with ease." Yuki glanced at his senior and Hayasaka, and they all smiled at each other.

That time and that moment, just like this moment.

This little trick seems simple, but it requires absolute trust. The person impersonating Yuki has to face a powerful opponent who can crush them in an instant, and Yuki will provide them with the necessary conditions. It is this mutual reliance that has brought them to where they are now.

"Has everyone finished resting?" Yuki asked casually. Seeing the girls standing straight, he realized this was no longer unfounded trust, but a genuine glimmer of hope.

The Judge' unsolvable problem of banding together has been broken; the next two hours will be the real showdown, with little room for maneuver and a head-on clash.

"That's about it. I don't know if your plan is safe or risky." Mai Sakurajima smiled slightly, confidently raising her small fist. "But I know you'll win!"

"We absolutely have to win, but you and Hayasaka will have to take on more screen time from now on." Yuki was a little worried; his plan was nothing short of insane. "Especially you, you'll really die."

"I've been preparing to be a lead actor since I was five years old, and besides, I'm not afraid of dying." Mai Sakurajima smiled as she took off the rabbit hair accessory from her hair and placed it in Yuki's hand. "Playing a corpse once in a while wouldn't be bad."

The others were either confused or had shifty eyes. To maintain secrecy, each person only knew part of the plan, but they understood that Mai Sakurajima- senpai was taking the greatest risk.

"Don't look at me like I'm dead. I've been through similar things countless times. I'm an expert at it."

Despite his relaxed tone, Yuki felt a heavy pressure. He wasn't sure he could handle it, but he knew it was necessary.

He knew Sōsuke Aizen too well. The latter's ambition and methods were far more than what he had shown at the moment. He must have a trump card up his sleeve that could turn the tide. If he didn't prepare for the worst, was he supposed to just adapt to the situation?

Everyone shared the same idea, just like a concert where everyone had their own instrument and would play under the direction of Yuki Sorajima.

Their gazes were fixed on Yuuki, who paced back and forth in the Yuki of blood, receiving information about the battle while pondering. After a few seconds, like a chess player transcending dimensions, he grasped a chess piece.

Through the Truth's Eye, He can see the location of the High Judge:

Sephiroth and the Herrscher of Finality followed, while Solomon hesitated, seemingly unwilling to take the lead. Aatrox and Boros were venting their anger but holding back, clearly waiting to confirm their true forms before charging in.

On the contrary, Aizen and Uchiha Madara oblivious to everything else and focused on clearing away battlefields one by one.

As expected of Aizen, this kind of relentless attack is the most effective; he simply doesn't bother trying to guess the truth.

This duo is the most naive, yet also the most troublesome. Undistracted, they are single-mindedly focused on weakening their own trump cards.

Have you guessed my true purpose? Do you know what I'm unwilling to give up?

Yuki narrowed his eyes. No matter how powerful they were, there were only two of them. The opportunity had presented itself, and he wouldn't hesitate.

"I've made the following adjustments and arrangements. Hayasaka, please write them down and send them to Hiyori."

"Okay." The maid took the fax machine.

"First, Geralt will lead the first expeditionary force, with Tohru, Esdeath, Sora, and Artoria as the main force. They will Forgotten Hidden Jianghu to attack the two Grand Inquisitors. Tell them not to worry, as these two dare not use 'Faction Judgment,' or even their full strength. Kill them if you can, and if you can't, just hold them off."

"Secondly, all players, including the Machine Intelligence, the Anthropomorphic Front, the War Orphans, Hunters, will form the second expeditionary force to launch a counterattack against the Grand Inquisitors within the Thorny Rose, primarily focusing on harassment."

"Third, notify all battlefield spaces to launch a full-scale counterattack. The Grand Inquisitor can be released, and it's good to hold off even one more person. Remember, the attack must be fierce enough."

"Fourth, have Elysia, Shiki Ryougi, and Taiyi Daoist prepare to attack and await my interception order. Demon Child, Mebius, Jewel Mage, and King Hassan, prepare to enter the battlefield."

Yuki paused briefly, his mind filled with two Outpost and hundreds of independent battlefields. The gradual resistance would turn into a counterattack. Thanks to the previous arrangements, his troop strength was well maintained, and there was even no fighting in many areas.

The shift from passive defense to proactive attack happens in the blink of an eye. Yuki is extremely patient during the planning phase, but when the opportunity arises, he will seize it without hesitation.

"Fifth, my clone is about to lose its authority over civilization. Combined with the players and Geralt who keep entering, it is enough to pose a deadly threat. They will try every means to test whether this is the real body, and use it as the first bait to lure the remaining Grand Inquisitors into action."

"Sixth, Hayasaka used the Fool's Mask as a second bait, instructing Kaguya to accompany him. Remember not to confront the Grand Inquisitor directly, but to make a strong impression. Being surrounded by Los Lobos is always more intimidating than pouncing directly on him."

The group nodded solemnly. This task was difficult, mainly because it required mastering the timing. A little shift in perspective would make it clear: Hayasaka and the others were Taiyi's bodyguards, and the location where they were was the most likely place for the real Taiichi to be, but probability theory is meaningless.

Unless one engages in battle with Taiyi and plunges a blade into His chest, who can guarantee that this is not a trap? It would be more effective to deduce the purpose of the attack.

"I want to create a situation where the Grand Inquisitor could be killed on any battlefield. If that's my goal, then everything is real. And if it's real, they won't dare to play their trump card."

Yuki lowered his voice. The Faction Judgment in the isolated space was powerful, but whether it Thorny Rose or Forgotten Hidden Jianghu, the power he displayed could not be guaranteed to kill, but it could at least be on par. If the space was isolated, Taiyi took out another weight, the Judge could not add any more weight would repeat the same mistake.

"Indecisiveness?" Frieren raised an eyebrow, taking advantage of the Faction Judgment.

Isolating Outpost is a double-edged sword; while restricting the enemy, it also restricts oneself. Who knows what other tricks 'Taiyi' has up his sleeve? In the heat of battle, if suddenly his true form jumps in your face, are you just waiting for your comrades to come and collect your corpse?

The best solution would be for everyone to stick together and ensure that 'Taiyi' can't devour them, but the question is, can they stick together? Do they dare to stick together?

"Yes, it's right no matter which you choose, and wrong no matter which you choose. If we abandon logic and just gamble, it's fair to everyone. Frieren, if it were you, what would you choose?"

Well.

The round-faced girl calmly considered the situation and realized she had no other choice. With a full-scale counterattack, only the Grand Inquisitor, who could come and go freely, was difficult to stop and couldn't bring too many people with him.

Taiyi might be lying in ambush in the Thorny Rose, or hiding in the Forgotten Hidden Jianghu, or perhaps neither of those, going to explore a third battlefield.

He has Stand User, He has the Fool's Mask, and perhaps the grunts flanking him are his true form, waiting for you to reveal a weakness before launching a fatal attack. Perhaps the one fighting you is just an avatar. If you are separated from your allies, you are trapped in your own territory and can only watch helplessly as He attacks your comrades.

Some Grand Inquisitors wanted to stall for time, some sought only their own safety, and some were consumed by rage.

"I won't choose either. Initiating Faction Judgment is like cutting off my own legs; I'll lose the ability to support myself or escape."

"But you must choose. If you don't, I'll send my second substitute to explore the third battlefield. They don't know how many substitutes I have or how many reincarnation items I possess. Theoretically, I can expand the battlefield infinitely. There are countless players. If I succeed just once, any one of them can take your life."

The individual spaces of the Thorny Rose are merely the first layer dividing the battlefield. No matter how strange they are, they are all attached to an Outpost, and supporting each other is not difficult.

But the division based on factions is the real problem; we have to return from the vortex to the Judgment Domain before entering another channel opened by the Reincarnation Game.

Frieren blushed. No matter which option he chose, it was right; no matter which option he chose, it was wrong. And there was hardly any room for error.

"I choose to strike after the fact, Judgment Domain connects to all the heavens, so that wherever the 'Taiyi' body is found, it can provide immediate support!"

Who would choose?

"The person who most wants to kill you will choose [the person who is most reckless], and so on." Frieren suddenly realized something, looked up, and said, "You wouldn't happen to be...?"

"That's right." Yuki pressed his hand on the Black Blade, a smile on his face, but his eyes were cold.

"Whoever most wants to kill me, I will kill them."

Each Grand Inquisitor is a powerful, top-tier player with an iron will, a vastly different past, and a myriad of unique personalities.