"An Outer God?"
No. Impossible.
That made even less sense.
The Blood Moon had always been devout and tireless, working ceaselessly for the day the "Outer God Devours the Stars."
He had exhausted everything, body and mind, so that he might one day become part of that Outer God.
That was his supreme honor. His deepest joy.
So why?
Why would the Outer God abandon such a loyal servant?
Meanwhile, Germain felt the power descending from beyond the planet, continuously nourishing his body.
He quickly calmed down from his initial surprise.
The deadly battle with the "Blood Moon" was far from over, and the power from beyond the world was beneficial to him at this moment.
Just like with the "Blood Moon," there were many things he had to consider.
He could use his silver wings to maximize mobility and buy time.
All the time he gained this way would convert into precious moments to absorb the power from outside the world.
However, doing so also meant giving the "Blood Moon" a chance to activate the "Planetary Seal," cutting off this supply.
What choice should he make?
The moment of contemplation was brief, but Germain had already reached what he considered the "optimal solution."
That was to keep his distance from the "Blood Moon," avoid direct confrontation as much as possible, yet not stray too far so he could still observe its actions.
He realized that the "Blood Moon" didn't have many choices either.
If it chose not to activate the "Planetary Seal," Germain could continue to stall.
Until the nourishment from the outside made him strong enough to strike decisively.
If the "Blood Moon" did activate the "Planetary Seal," it would inevitably have to weaken its own power.
In that case, Germain could return—either to interrupt the "Planetary Seal" or to engage in a new round of deadly combat against the weakened "Blood Moon."
Once Germain understood this, he stretched his silver wings without hesitation and, with a swift motion, flew to a section of airspace a distance away from the "Blood Moon."
The "Blood Moon" immediately sensed Germain's intention.
But this was an open strategy.
It seemed to have several choices, but in reality, there was only one.
The moon turned deep crimson as a massive figure descended from above, its jellyfish-like tentacles swaying—this was its second form.
At the same time, the blood-red moon began to spread and permeate the surroundings.
After a while, it started to show slight signs of incompleteness.
"Choosing the self-weakened 'Planetary Seal'… and aiming to settle this with me in a quick battle?"
Germain understood Blood Moon's choice immediately.
Perfect. Then let's begin.
Whoosh—
In the form of his second shape, 'Blood Moon' flashed in front of Germain in an instant.
He swung the long whip on his head, along with the claws and tentacles on his body, attacking Germain fiercely.
Germain, having regained some strength, was replenished and met the attack head-on without hesitation.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Their clash shook the air with explosive sounds, ripples of energy spreading out in circular waves.
Fists and claws collided, sending blood and flesh flying!
In that very instant, 'Blood Moon' seized the opportunity to unleash a Words of Power attack on Germain.
"I will take your strength."
However, Germain, experienced from having been hit multiple times before, anticipated Blood Moon's move the moment it began.
He immediately blinked behind him.
The Words of Power missed!
Germain's scattershot musket fired a shot into Blood Moon's back.
The bullet, infused with both demigod and outer god power, caused 'Blood Moon' to stiffen for a brief moment.
Germain seized that moment.
Thud—
The meat-saw blade plunged deep into Blood Moon's body, letting out a resounding thump!
'Blood Moon' hesitated for a split second, then violently twisted his upper body.
The whip and tentacles shot out like springs, then struck like spears toward Germain!
He, too, seized this moment!
The moment a hunter strikes their prey is the moment the prey is most vulnerable.
And in that instant, the roles of hunter and prey could very well reverse.
Shh! Shh! Shh!
The whip and tentacles pierced Germain's body, binding him like unbreakable shackles!
"Now…" 'Blood Moon' spoke with that hollow head, "you can't escape!"
"I will take your strength."
The Words of Power were about to be unleashed!
Yet, thanks to the meat-saw blade buried deep inside Blood Moon's body, Germain's Flesh Badge activated simultaneously.
The organ that 'Blood Moon' would normally use to release the Words of Power was corrupted by the Flesh Badge, rendering him unable to speak at all.
Moreover, this corruption began to spread throughout Blood Moon's body.
Ignoring the searing pain coursing through him, Germain maintained the position of the meat-saw blade inside 'Blood Moon, then lifted his scattershot musket and fired repeatedly at close range!
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
The bullet, infused with mixed powers, instantly shattered the whip and tentacles of the "Blood Moon," and even blew apart its head!
"Ah—"
The "Blood Moon" let out a furious roar!
It would never allow something like this to happen to itself.
It was so close to merging with the "Outer God," only a few hundred years away.
After waiting so long, it could not afford to fail now!
Amid its roar, it unleashed a terrifying burst of power, sending Germain flying in an instant!
Germain, holding his blood-stained meat saw and shotgun, barely managed to halt in midair.
When he looked up again, he saw the "Blood Moon" had undergone a new transformation.
Its limbs and torso had split into segments, connected only by thin threads of blood, looking as if a dozen kites were tied together.
All the organs corrupted by the "Flesh Badge" had been removed and destroyed, turning into dust.
And the organs capable of producing words sprouted again, wriggling into existence.
"Do you see now?" the "Blood Moon" looked down from above.
"Even if I deliberately weaken myself, there are still countless ways to counter your tricks."
"Because… I am the god of this world…"
Before it could finish, it sensed something amiss and shot its head up sharply.
The fragmented red moon in the sky began to crumble with a series of cracking sounds.
At the same time, the entire "Planetary Seal" barrier collapsed.
All the fragments fell like raindrops.
The crimson faded, revealing the true night sky.
The real moon and stars shone brightly.
The influence of the "Outer God" once again covered this place.
The "Blood Moon" had lost all the barrier powers it had accumulated, leaving only shock and confusion:
"Why… why?"
As the balance shifted, Germain's power grew continuously due to the presence of the "Outer God."
With this increase in strength, Germain could sense everything on the planet even more clearly, especially those near the lantern.
Shizuku, Sharna, Bisky, Gin, Chairman Netero, Morel, Kurapika, Killua, Gon, Knuckle…
It felt as if they were all within reach.
He could hear their voices, see their movements…
They were fighting against the demons descending from the sky, struggling against their own fates.
The decisive moment had come.
Germain discarded his shotgun and grasped the transformed meat saw.
His entire body became a silver meteor, charging toward the "Blood Moon" with unbelievable speed.
"Blood Moon" suddenly sensed the change in Germain's body.
In that instant, he was forced to face an undeniable truth.
All the loyalty he had accumulated over countless years meant nothing to the "Outer God."
His fourth mistake was misjudging the Outer God's attitude toward him.
"Blood Moon" had been replaced by Germain!
The meat-saw blade in Germain's hand burned with black flames.
From top to bottom, it sliced through Blood Moon's body in a single, decisive strike.
Shhh—
Boom—
The devastating blow shook the entire empty expanse, like the toll of a heavy bell that the whole world could hear.
After the blade passed, Blood Moon's body shattered into pieces, falling slowly to the ground.
"Haha… hahahaha…"
He let out a piercing, insane laugh, impossible to categorize as any single emotion.
Blood Moon, like the demigods he had designed, would now become nourishment for the planet.
This planet had already fulfilled all the prerequisites for "maturity."
Now, it only needed a few hundred years to digest fully and complete its final transformation.
Germain took a steady breath, sheathing the meat-saw blade, and looked at his hands.
He knew that he had now become the new god of this planet.
It was his turn to confront the Outer God's influence—on himself and on this world.
Of course, what he needed most right now was to help the lifeforms of the planet and eliminate the sky demons.
But that was only a matter of time—they had already lost their master.
Everything would get better. Everything would get better.
Buzz—
For the first time, Germain exercised his power as a god, extending his influence across the entire planet.
Buzz—
The demons cursed by him howled in agony, retreating like vampires exposed to sunlight.
The lifeforms blessed by him, as if clad in silver armor, gradually realized the power they had gained.
Then, they relentlessly pursued and struck at the demons.
This catastrophe would end with the triumphant counterattack of the planet's lifeforms.
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