Plundering Divine Power

Xiao Cui's army of elves is indeed powerful, but she's very afraid of those who can withstand attacks and charge in to destroy her.

They are more afraid of enemies with strong offensive capabilities.

In short...

Because of the protection of the Little Sprite elves, Xiao Cui isn't too afraid of squishy assassins diving into her; her biggest fear is warriors tanking damage and then diving in.

It's the kind of thing that deals massive damage while also being incredibly powerful.

Unfortunately, the Angel sent down by Moerae were all tanky warriors with high damage output.

Its destructive power isn't top-tier, its defense is just average, and it doesn't excel in any aspect, but it's just the right size to withstand damage and charge in head-on.

For Xiao Cui, this should be a rather troublesome enemy.

Having made this judgment, Cong Yu explained her analysis to Xiao Cui as they walked...

"So that's how it is. It seems it wasn't my fault!"

Xiao Cui made this assessment, then blinked and realized she really should slack off a bit.

Let everyone protect themselves.

Let her develop for a while longer, plant more trees on the planet, and then 100,000 Little Sprite will besiege an Angel... They'll be exhausted to death.

As Xiao Cui was lost in her reverie, some Little Sprite suddenly flew to her side. "Chirp chirp! Chirp chirp!"

"..." Xiao Cui was stunned for a moment, then immediately closed her eyes and followed Cong Yu. Cong Yu also sensed something and looked towards the city.

Here we go again...

The interval since the last one... well, Moerae's summoning skill cooldown doesn't seem to have increased significantly.

It's probably a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.

"Brother Cong Yu! In Bright Moon City... two Angel are attacking Xian Kui. Can she defeat them?"

After synchronizing the information with the Little Sprite, Xiao Cui reported in this manner.

"Ah... two Angel against one Xian Kui?"

Cong Yu said this, clicking her tongue slightly, before decisively summoning Jormungandr Train: "Have the Little Sprite help hold out for a bit, we'll go provide support now."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui immediately closed her eyes, sat on the front of the Jormungandr Train with Cong Yu, and began remotely controlling her Little Sprite in battle.

"Yes, I'll try!"

--

"Source Severance, Radiance!!!"

"Boom!"

"..."

"Huff... huff... really."

Xian Kui, her body oozing blood, felt dizzy. "So, we're going to have actual combat so soon."

I only learned this technique a few days ago.

However, despite the pain, the power of the [Source Severance - Radiance] technique truly did not disappoint her.

It's powerful, doesn't consume mana, is controllable, and even has an area-of-effect (AOE) effect.

Harassed by the Little Sprite, the two Angel who had been hit by the [Source Severance of Radiance] frontal explosion were sent flying almost immediately.

At this time, Xian Kui can use her almost unused magic power to unleash the Bright Moon Sword she wields.

There's no need for Double Emotion Fill; just the simplest way is to Determination Loading.

As long as you maintain the right balance, you won't end up like someone who "burns themselves out," causing irreversible damage.

"Bright Moon Heaven-Severing Sword!"

With that, a massive, intersecting sword aura was unleashed by the Xian Kui, completely engulfing the two in mid-air...

Then...

Hit the target!

"Boom!!!"

Amidst the deafening roar of exploding sword energy, Xian Kui's hands trembled slightly... no, in fact, his entire body trembled.

It hurts so much... Although the actual damage may not be as severe as the Double Emotion Fill, the pain is thousands of times greater.

If you use it too much, you might get hurt so badly you'll become mentally impaired.

Then all you can do is lie in bed drooling.

Now that others can take care of me... who should take care of me?

No, what am I thinking?

Xian Kui shook his head, trying to redirect his thoughts, which had been wandering due to the pain, back to the battlefield.

But if nothing unexpected happens, those two Angel should have been dealt with... after all, the Xian Kui's magic power is enough for her to do that.

The strength of magic power is that important; even the power of [Source Severance - Radiance] is stronger than that of someone with less (weaker) magic power.

Of course, the degree of pain will not change as a result.

"One against two, and I won!"

Xian Kui said this with such certainty, and then, in the next instant, as her attention was once again drawn to the pain in her body...

"Call!!!"

With a whooshing sound and divine radiance, a walking stick swung towards the Xian Kui's head...

What?!

The Xian Kui suddenly raised his head and saw the Angel covered in wounds... Out of the corner of his eye, he could see another Angel with a huge cross on his chest gradually disappearing.

Actually, she blocked that attack for this guy?!

Just as the Xian Kui realized this and prepared to unleash "Radiance" once more, the Angel roared in anger, "Villain!"

"You traitorous Moerae, the chief of rebellious villains! I will carry out the dying wish of my companions and slay you here!"

As the Angel solemnly declared this, the weapon he held aloft shone with an even more fervent light. "Witness this sacred..."

"..."

"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The sudden loud noise briefly drew the Angel's attention, and all he could see in the end was the Giant Serpent's gaping maw!

The immortal Xian Kui, who was already preparing to unleash her power, breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the newcomers and the Giant Serpent: "Phew... they came so quickly."

Upon hearing Xian Kui's words, Cong Yu, standing atop the Giant Serpent's head, nodded, lost in thought as he sensed the fuel chamber.

Xiao Cui, beaming with pride, confidently patted the head of the Jormungandr Train beneath her. "Jormungandr, mission accomplished!"

(Jormungandr Train: Hiss, hiss hiss?)

(Rough translation: Praise me if you want, but why are you patting my head?)

Chapter 734 Plundering Divine Power

As is widely known, the Jormungandr Train can convert flesh and blood, or other less effective organic matter, into magic within its fuel chamber.

This special magic is used to power the Jormungandr Train, enabling it to activate acceleration mode... However, even in normal operation, magic is not consumed.

However, if it's just for summoning and movement, and excessive damage isn't a concern, then the mana consumption is negligible.

And the Angel were thrown into the fuel chamber.

Similarly, after a brief struggle, it immediately began to disintegrate from the fuel chamber... but it put up a fight.

This is a rather troublesome situation.

Before the Angel, any enemy, once captured and brought into the fuel chamber, will lose the ability to resist.

If the Xian Kui hadn't already crippled the Angel, the angel might have been able to escape from the fuel chamber just like he had broken through the Black Hollow.

"Ugh... what a troublesome guy out of the ordinary."

Cong Yu couldn't help but sigh to himself, resting his chin on his hand as he watched Xiao Cui explaining the effects of the "revival potion" to Xian Kui.

Cong Yu, somewhat lost in thought, was still completely focused on the fuel chamber... The Angel's body was slowly disintegrating.

What disintegrates is certainly not magic.

Angel don't use magic.

The Art Beyond Sorcery has nothing to do with magic... Art Beyond Sorcery is elevated to its ultimate form, it becomes "Divine Art".

What was extracted from the Angel's body was a power very similar to magic... pure white and flawless, appearing sacred and beautiful.

We might as well call it "Divine Power".

But it is not derived from the decomposition of flesh and blood; rather, it seems that Angel themselves are composed of such things, and there is nothing else besides them.

"..."

"Chain Deconstruction."

Cong Yu's sudden words attracted the attention of Xian Kui and Xiao Cui, and several Little Sprite also looked over curiously.

Xian Kui: "???"

Xiao Cui: "What chain structure?"

Little Sprite A: "Chirp chirp?"

Little Sprite B: "Chirp?"

Cong Yu's explanation to the puzzled looks on Xian Kui and Xiao Cui's faces, as well as the puzzled looks on the faces of many other Little Sprite, was simple. "A structure composed of Divine Power."

"If we call the power Moerae uses 'Divine Power,' but for the sake of argument, consider it 'magical power,' then..."

As Cong Yu spoke, she made several strict statements about the nouns, indicating that her naming was based on the standard of "everyone being able to understand it".

The actual situation may be different...

"Angel are not living creatures."

As he said this, just as Xian Kui and Xiao Cui both widened their eyes in unison, Cong Yu continued to explain, looking at the Little Sprite flying in the air.

Then, for these Little Sprite who, though they didn't understand, still widened their eyes like Xiao Cui, she changed her tune. "It can't be said that they aren't living beings, but in essence, they aren't... living things?"

Having found this strange term, Cong Yu can only say this... To be fair, it's hard to say whether Little Sprite is not a living being or not a creature.

Xiao Cui pondered for a moment, then suddenly realized...

Da Wu: "I see, so Angel are actually..."

That's right, that's exactly it.

Angel...

Xiao Cui: "It looks like a mushroom!"

Cong Yu: "Similar to a technique."

Xian Kui: "..."

Xiao Cui: "Huh?"

Cong Yu: "???"

Xian Kui: Laughs--

Why mushrooms?

Cong Yu was a little confused, while Xiao Cui blinked and said, "Brother Cong Yu, didn't you say that Angel and Little Sprite are similar?"

The Little Sprite is a mushroom...

That's not what I meant.

Cong Yu almost laughed. He gently tapped Xiao Cui's head and then simply stated, "Angel are spells, a type of 'creation'."