Hard Work and Sweat
"Fine, Lavinia already asked me for help. Since you won't listen to reason, I'll just knock you out and drag you in front of her."
Upon hearing Lavinia's name, Vali felt a surge of heat in his head and was about to utter a few more harsh words when Albion, residing within him, suddenly issued a frantic warning.
"How is this possible?! This guy actually!"
"Vali! This guy... he's showing signs of Longinus reaction! Watch out, it's coming!"
Albion's voice was more urgent than usual, and Vali himself sensed an extremely ominous aura emanating from Ren.
He was very familiar with that feeling.
Sacred Gear.
However... judging from Albion's reaction, the Sacred Gear that Ren possesses seems to be an even more powerful Longinus than the White Dragon Emperor's Wings of Light!
At this moment, Ren sensed something and summoned the Cross of the Purple Flame Sacrificial Lord.
A deep purple cross emerged from his chest, but unlike its predecessor Jaucusta, it did not transform into a giant fire giant. Instead, it adhered to Ren's chest like a pendant, and then, with the cross as the center, a deep purple radiance rapidly covered Ren's entire body like a tide.
When the light faded, a humanoid figure dressed in purple armor appeared on the ground.
"This is..."
Vali couldn't help but make a sound, but then he shut his mouth again.
The armor, reflecting a pale purple halo under the moonlight, revealed a standard humanoid form. The eyes were separate, just like when he was in his Balance Breaker form, but they were purple in color. There were also two long V-shaped horns extending from his forehead to the sides.
On the chest of the humanoid armor was a huge cross symbol, radiating a bright golden light.
On its back, two pairs of steel-like golden wings grew out from its sides.
A sacred and mysterious presence immediately comes to mind.
The imposing presence before one's eyes evokes a feeling akin to revering a supreme being, ultimately creating an indescribable aura that influences everyone who beholds it.
Chapter 135 Effort and Sweat
Chapter 135
"What kind of Sacred Gear is this?"
Vali remained still, unsure of the current situation, so all he could do was stare into the eyes of the purple armored vehicle.
But what followed was a chill that seemed to penetrate the entire body from behind.
Its eyes, mimicking human features, held a murderous intent.
Vali's intuition told him that Ren was far too dangerous right now, and the only way to resolve the current situation was to destroy him.
If you want to win, you need to eliminate your opponent before they make a move.
With this in mind, Vali stopped being distracted, his eyes revealing a strong fighting spirit.
In terms of mastery over Sacred Gear artifacts, Vali was confident that he was second to none.
"No matter what kind of power you have, I will never admit defeat!"
Vali flapped his wings, and compressed magical energy surged forth from the azure light membrane. In an instant, the torn atmosphere resounded with a deafening roar, and a powerful energy storm poured wildly toward Ren's position.
And Vali wasn't just standing there like an idiot.
It flaps its wings and soars into the sky, then launches a continuous barrage of attacks on the ground.
The axes of the magical beams intersected, shattering the land of the Kuoh Academy. If the entire academy hadn't been covered by a powerful barrier, this attack would have already spread throughout the entire Kuoh Town.
In Vali's eyes, the flames after the explosion continued to expand, and Ren disappeared into the flames before he could even move.
Then, a series of new explosions followed, fireballs and shockwaves engulfing deeper into the earth, and the air around Ren had long been sucked out.
In addition to these compressed magical attacks, there were also several beams of light that could reduce the opponent's power by half.
However, Vali, who was certain that he had been hit directly, only saw two glowing golden eyes in the flames.
"Varied...?!"
There was no time to dodge; the purple figure burst through the flames, advancing with an explosive burst of holy light.
The distance of 100 meters was shortened in an instant.
Vali's long-accumulated combat experience led him to throw a punch in front of him, but just as it was about to hit Ren reached out and grabbed Vali's right wrist. Vali reflexively raised his left hand, but it was pressed down from his wrist.
The two people stood on the left and right.
Vali's magical aura suddenly erupted, and his azure wings of light resembled a meteorite trailing a fiery tail.
The finely woven armor made a clanging sound like steel, and the particles of light spewed from its wings rippled through the air like waves.
Vali was shocked that he could not advance an inch. He had already used all his strength in the Balance Breaker state, but he was being pushed back.
Moreover, even the halved beams emitted from their hands were blocked by a barrier of burning purple flames on the opponent's body.
Halving the power does not make one invincible.
It can be canceled out by an equal force; otherwise, Vali would be invincible in the world with just this one skill that halves the damage.
However, Vali is not the world's best, and even the White Dragon Emperor at his peak was killed and dismembered to make the Longinus, which is enough to show that the selection of targets for the halving effect is not unlimited.
Of course, there aren't many beings that can withstand the White Dragon Emperor's halving effect, and Ren just happens to be one of them.
With a fierce determination, Vali tilted his head back and slammed it into the ground.
Even at a distance of less than a meter, the sound of something cutting through the air was still heard, its power extremely terrifying.
However, this time Ren neither dodged nor avoided, but instead raised his head and rammed into Vali.
Boom--!
A loud bang was heard, Ren felt his brain buzzing, but he quickly came to his senses.
At this moment, Vali only felt dizzy and lightheaded.
How can this guy have such a hard head?!
Taking advantage of the faster recovery, Ren released Vali's wrist with his left hand, grabbed the jewel on Vali's chest, and then, with a sudden twist of his body, flung Vali to the ground.
The attack came too fast; Vali had no time to react, and even though Albion had given a warning, his body couldn't keep up.
Boom--!
With a dull thud, Vali fell to the ground in a spread-eagle position, his back slamming heavily onto the earth once again.
At the same time, the ground caved in, and countless cracks spread wildly from beneath him in a spiderweb pattern.
The powerful inertia continued to propel Vali along the ground, his armor scraping wildly against the earth, sparks flying and lightning flashing, until he crashed into the edge of the barrier and finally came to a stop.
After activating the Balance Breaker of the Cross of the Purple Flame Sacrificial Lord, Ren's attributes surged across the board, and even though Vali had been training since he was a few years old, he couldn't stop him.
After all, how can your hard-earned physique and tireless efforts compare to Ren's sweat and hard work?
Others can't see his instant power boost; all they see is his hard work and sweat.
Having landed a successful blow, Ren knew that Vali wouldn't give up so easily.
If you don't completely subdue this kind of fighting maniac, even if he's covered in blood, he can still stand up and say to you, "I can fight you all day long."
Ren knew the importance of kicking a man when he's down.
A silver light gleamed in his hand as he grasped the dragon-slaying holy sword, Ascalon.
Giving Vali no chance to catch his breath, he rushed in front of him before Vali could even stand up.
Immediately afterwards, black and white sword light filled everyone's vision, and an area of about ten meters in radius was covered by dense sword light. The air that was cut open rolled out white air waves, and even space itself trembled continuously after this strike.
Bang! Bang!
Vali's armor shattered one after another. Although Vali had tried his best to form a protective barrier with magic, Ren's power tore through all the protective magic. At the same time, Ascalon, who carried the power to slay dragons, easily sliced through Vali's armor as if cutting tofu.
His flesh was torn apart, and blood quickly soaked his clothes and skin. A burning pain throbbed throughout his body, stimulating his nerves.
In fact, Ren could have ended the battle with his Ultra Slash right now.
However, the most common result of the Ultra Slash is severed limbs, which is why Ace is known as the Dismemberment Maniac.
Ultraman can use this skill, but when it comes to the Ultra Slash, he's the best at it.
Because Vali was an old friend of Lavinia, Ren naturally couldn't be too harsh. If he brought back someone who was missing an arm or a leg, he would lose face.
"Shouldn't you surrender now?"
Ascalon's power is highly toxic to dragons.
The armor, which even Ren couldn't shatter with several punches, was easily sliced open with a single, gentle blow, as effortlessly as cutting through cloth.
However, upon hearing this, Vali forced himself to stand up again. "Let me... surrender? No... no way!"
Upon hearing this, Ren, hidden behind his mask, revealed a helpless expression. "Why bother?"
Chapter 136 RideKick
Chapter 136
However, at this moment, Vali was completely deaf to what Ren was saying.
Or perhaps he simply didn't listen to a single word he said from beginning to end.
With only half of his visor remaining, Vali wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said, "Albion, this man before us should be worthy of demonstrating the power of the White Dragon Emperor Juggernaut Drive, right?"
Hearing this, Albion was startled. "This man is indeed very strong, but Vali, your current condition is not suitable for you to transform into Juggernaut Drive. If you recklessly transform into Juggernaut Drive, it will cause irreversible damage to your body."
"Since you've said that, it means it's possible."
Vali ignored the White Dragon Emperor's advice.
Once upon a time, when he was able to use the Balance Breaker skillfully, the White Dragon Emperor told him that above the Balance Breaker was a power called "Juggernaut Drive," which was a reappearance of the White Dragon Emperor's power at his peak and the descent of the Tyrant's Principle.
"I am the awakened one, the one who has suffered oppression..."
The aura emanating from Vali changed.
But the Albion within him was sternly rebuking, "Vali, that power is not something you can control now. Do you want to end up like the White Dragon Emperor of the past, easily manipulated by my power?!"
The White Dragon Emperor knew Vali's ideals and saw all his efforts.
That is why Albion would be greatly disappointed if Vali were to repeat the mistakes of his predecessors.
Vali can now use the power of the Juggernaut Drive in the region, but this is like overloading a car. While it can indeed carry more people, it will also affect the vehicle's handling.
However, Vali ignored Albion's advice and his magical aura continued to rise.
Even the barrier trembled continuously due to this power.
Azazel, Michael, and the others looked in astonishment in the direction of the White Dragon Emperor, sensing an extremely familiar aura emanating from Vali.
It is the power of the White Dragon Emperor Albion!
Azazel and Michael were present when the three major powers joined forces to eliminate the Two Heavenly Dragons.
It took the combined efforts of the powerful figures from the three major forces to barely suppress the Two Heavenly Dragons.
Although they won that time, it must be admitted that without the seal of the God of the Bible, no one else would have been able to control the volatile Two Heavenly Dragons.
"Vali, you stupid bastard."
Azazel clenched his fist.
As Vali's adoptive father, he naturally knew the extent of Vali's current situation.
With Vali's current will and body, it's impossible for him to withstand the power of the Juggernaut Drive for an extended period. In severe cases, it could even cause irreversible damage to his spirit, turning him into a slave to power.
However, at this moment, people seemed to have forgotten that Ren was also present.
"Watch out, I'm about to unleash my ultimate move."
Ren lowered his body slightly, shifted his weight backward, and slammed his right foot into the ground, sending things flying in all directions with the force of the impact.
Upon hearing Ren utter those words, Azazel immediately recalled the time when Ren had tricked him.
That's hardly a powerful move!
It's clearly a false alarm!
"Close your eyes! That guy's ultimate move is definitely not what you think!"
Azazel could only manage a single reminder before immediately turning around, covering his eyes with both hands. Not only that, but he also felt it wasn't enough, so he spread out six pairs of Black Wing and tightly enveloped himself.