Sovereign's Might

"Dragon's Roar?"

Ailin narrowed his eyes slightly. He was also curious about the only ability in the world that could affect time.

As the enormous Azure Dragon Phantom appeared, the spectators of the Blood Battle Stage seemed to be affected by the "pressure" carried by the dragon's shadow, and all of them could not help but feel reverence.

Although many had heard of the Four Divine Beast Family, few had ever had the chance to see a member of the Four Divine Beast Family use an Innate Divine Ability.

The Azure Dragon Phantom coiled through the air, its golden eyes fixed on Ailin. Accompanied by a lofty dragon's roar, a peculiar fluctuation instantly spread through the surroundings.

The Innate Divine Abilities of divine beasts were extremely special attack methods. Soul Attacks and material attacks could perhaps be avoided through speed, but when facing an Innate Divine Ability, as long as one was within its range, there was almost no possibility of dodging it.

Even though Ailin was stronger than Bensgodo, he still could not avoid the effects of Dragon's Roar.

This feeling...

In an instant, Ailin felt Bensgodo's speed suddenly soar. It was not only Bensgodo—even the spectators around the Blood Battle Stage seemed to be in an "accelerated" state.

It was as though only he himself had slowed down. However, his thoughts were unaffected. He knew that this was the effect of "time."

It truly is miraculous.

Ailin had known what he might encounter, so the instant the Azure Dragon Phantom appeared, he had done his utmost to form his strongest defense.

Even as he formed his defense, Ailin did not sit still and await death. He wanted to counterattack Bensgodo.

If Bensgodo had fused five Profound Mysteries, or if his bloodline purity had reached Gaisreisen's level, then upon using this Dragon's Roar, Ailin might not have had time to react under time's influence.

But now, although Ailin was affected, the increase in Bensgodo's "speed" was not something unsolvable in his perception.

Of course, he would also have to reveal more of his strength.

Crack~

The green longsword in Ailin's hand developed cracks from bearing his terrifying energy. If not for the power of frost coating its surface, it would likely have shattered completely already.

"Die!"

Bensgodo gripped his saber and slashed directly at Ailin.

Clang~

The green longsword in Ailin's hand barely blocked Bensgodo's saber.

However, the green longsword finally could not endure that terrifying burst of energy. Even with Ailin's divine power "protecting" it, it shattered completely.

The spectators of the Blood Battle Stage grew tense as well. They could only sense the immense soul pressure of the Azure Dragon Phantom and did not know Dragon's Roar's true effect.

Most believed it to be a special Soul Attack technique.

From their perspective, Ailin had clearly become "sluggish" after enduring Dragon's Roar and seemed to have fallen into a disadvantage. After all, when facing Bensgodo's current attack, even the longsword in Ailin's hand had shattered.

One had to know that before this, Bensgodo had always been suppressed.

However, Bensgodo was not as calm as the God-level spectators. His pupils could not help but contract. "Impossible!"

How could Ailin possibly block his attack?

His bloodline was not especially strong, but among the Azure Dragon Clan, it was considered above average. Dragon's Roar was also extremely powerful. Even against experts of the same level, it could affect the flow of time by several times.

How could Ailin block it under such circumstances?

Dragon's Roar was different from ordinary slowing techniques. To offset the effects caused by Dragon's Roar, one needed strength several times greater than the effect itself.

Could Ailin be ten times stronger than he had been before?

This absurd thought flashed through Bensgodo's mind.

Even so, you must die!

Setting aside the fact that Ailin had ruined his plans, he had even dared to "trample upon" the glory of the Four Divine Beast Family before. That was an unforgivable crime!

Bensgodo's gaze turned gloomy. The saber in his hand did not slow after shattering the green longsword and continued slashing toward Ailin's head.

When the longsword shattered, Ailin could not help sighing inwardly. This divine weapon had been wasted. He had originally intended to nurture this longsword into a High-level Divine Weapon someday.

The thought passed in a flash. Seeing Bensgodo's saber continuing toward him, killing intent rose in Ailin's heart.

This fellow wanted to kill him?

If Bensgodo had any sense, then after seeing that Ailin could still block his attack despite being affected by Dragon's Roar, he should have been able to guess some of Ailin's strength.

Yet under such circumstances, he still wanted to kill him?!

Hmph!

Ever since he had fought on the Blood Battle Stage, he had never taken the initiative to kill. Even when those challenging him attacked with all their strength, no one had ever been able to affect him much.

Naturally, no one had ever truly made him feel killing intent.

Bensgodo was the only one who had made him sense killing intent. This fellow truly wanted to kill him!

Ailin's gaze turned cold. He had experienced much while on the Brinia Plane, and afterward, he had never again shown mercy to those who harbored killing intent toward him.

Courting death.

Ailin no longer held back his divine power. His palm clenched into a fist, and the remaining hilt of the green longsword in his hand instantly turned to powder beneath his strength. At the same time, he sent this punch hurtling forward, moving even faster than Bensgodo was now!

Boom~

Ailin's fist struck Bensgodo's saber head-on.

Both Bensgodo and the God-level spectators watching from the Blood Battle Stage were stunned by Ailin's action. Especially the spectators—Ailin had been at a "disadvantage" just moments ago, so how had he suddenly erupted?

And he was using his fist to block a High-level Divine Weapon?!

But the next second, everyone was shocked.

The saber colliding with Ailin's fist instantly frosted over at the point of impact. Then, the saber snapped in two at that frosted spot. The blade became a streak of light and plunged deeply into the Blood Battle Stage.

Only the hilt and half of the blade remained in Bensgodo's hand.

Dead silence!

Every God-level spectator on the Blood Battle Stage was so shaken by this sudden scene that they could not speak.

Even Ek, who had been speculating about Ailin's strength all along, was completely dumbfounded. He had broken a High-level Divine Weapon with one punch? This...

Bensgodo was clearly stunned for a moment as well. His High-level Divine Weapon... had broken? Ailin had smashed it apart with his bare hand? And he was still under the effects of Dragon's Roar...

His thoughts became somewhat chaotic, leaving only one idea in his mind. This guy... could not possibly be a Seven-star Demon! Even an ordinary Asura could not possess such strength!

However, Bensgodo had no time to think. Ailin's fist was already continuing toward him.

At the same time, powerful streams of water appeared around Ailin. Relying on their power, he formed a restrictive technique similar to Gravity Space.

Feeling this sudden restriction, Bensgodo's expression changed drastically!

He had to dodge!

At this moment, Bensgodo did not dare take Ailin's punch head-on. He did not believe his body was tougher than a High-level Divine Weapon.

But Ailin was too fast. Even with Dragon's Roar's effects, he could no longer dodge this punch.

This Ailin had hidden himself even more deeply than Bensgodo had thought!

"Ah~"

Without the slightest hesitation, Bensgodo's Main Body instantly used the "Water Element Sovereign's Might" bestowed upon him by his family.

Boom~~~

Suddenly, an incomparably terrifying energy erupted around Bensgodo. The powerful aura made even the watching spectators feel alarmed.

Terrifying bluish-green auras rose from Bensgodo's body, instantly breaking through the surrounding restriction. His speed even surpassed its previous level, and every movement could easily tear apart space.

Bang~

After using Sovereign's Might, and with the effects of Dragon's Roar, Bensgodo forcibly twisted his body. His dragon tail lashed toward Ailin and collided solidly with Ailin's fist.

Even so, Bensgodo was sent flying backward. At the same time, the effects of Dragon's Roar dissipated.

After sensing Bensgodo's change, Ailin's expression became serious for the first time.

Sovereign's Might?

Although he had never seen this thing before, under these circumstances, Bensgodo had clearly used Sovereign's Might! When a Seven-star Demon used Sovereign's Might, he could rival an Asura.

The Four Divine Beast Family's true strength was not that they possessed many elders comparable to Seven-star Demons, but that they had an inexhaustible supply of Sovereign's Might.

That was what truly made the Four Divine Beast Family terrifying.