Whish, whish…
The Platinum Armor's straight, forward flight instantly halted in mid-air, the resulting air blast roiling and shaking the dense foliage ahead, creating a rustling sound.
"...Ah..." A weak, pained groan echoed.
The Platinum Armor abruptly stopped, causing the God-Human Captain, whom it held in its right hand, to be violently flung, suffering further injury and waking from his unconsciousness in agony.
The pained groan was like a boulder thrown into a lake!
Clementine and the Four Elements held their breaths, their shoulders trembling in fear as they felt the solidified atmosphere in the air, unconsciously lowering their heads.
This was a battle they simply couldn't touch!
Even the aftershocks alone…
They, the so-called heroes and powerhouses in the eyes of ordinary people, were as easily killed by the aftershocks as the ordinary people they once ignored.
"A foul aura… another God-Human from the Theocracy."
The Platinum Armor stared at Killing Death, sensing the repulsive aura of her bloodline, but did not act rashly.
Out of the corner of its eye, it noticed the magic caster trembling behind Killing Death, and probably guessed what was going on.
A double measure by the Theocracy?
A team led by a male God-Human on the surface, with this female God-Human hidden in the shadows as a contingency.
The Platinum Dragon Lord expanded his thoughts, guessing this possibility, and inwardly labeled the Slane Theocracy as "cautious" and "cunning."
Reasoning from this result…
This female God-Human's strength must be greater than the male God-Human's.
—Actually, no deduction was needed!
The Platinum Armor's blue eyes reflected Killing Death's somewhat neurotic smile, and a hint of caution arose in its heart.
Seeing that it had unscathedly defeated the male God-Human, this female God-Human didn't show any surprise or fear.
That was enough to show…
The female God-Human's strength was greater than the male God-Human's!
"To beat that little guy so badly, you're quite strong."
Killing Death giggled, seemingly unconcerned about her companion's injuries. Instead, the corners of her mouth curved into an exaggerated arc, revealing sharp canines:
"Floating weapons~ The armor is good too, it must be a powerful magic item.
"Can you tell me, where did you come from?"
The Platinum Armor remained silent, not intending to answer, but quickly compiled the information in its mind.
"The number of 'God-Humans' in the Theocracy is at least plural."
"The information sent back by the spies mentioned only three… The actual number may be even higher."
"In addition, the information about the existence of World-Class Items is confirmed. Even if we assume a plural number, it won't exceed two."
The Platinum Dragon Lord's eyes flashed, believing that his cold treatment of the Theocracy in recent decades was the right approach.
Based on the combat power currently displayed, a rash attack on the Theocracy would inevitably cause huge losses.
Therefore…
Annihilating them all in one fell swoop at this opportunity was the most advantageous!
"——World Barrier!"
The Platinum Armor unhesitatingly activated Origin Magic again.
A shockwave strong enough to distort the atmosphere rapidly spread, once again forming a large-scale barrier covering several kilometers.
Activating it twice in a short period…
With the Platinum Armor's Origin Magic reserves, it was a relatively large consumption, but it had to be done.
The female God-Human was outside the barrier. If she temporarily changed her mind and escaped with the human elder holding the World-Class Item, it would be troublesome.
Fortunately, it hadn't used any other Origin Magic during the previous battle.
"This is…"
Seeing such a large-scale magic with her own eyes…
The cold smile on Killing Death's lips faltered, and her heterochromatic pupils slightly constricted.
Something's wrong!
A sense of unease rose from within.
Killing Death wasn't fully equipped. She was only wearing her usual clothes, which were very fashionable in terms of aesthetics.
But they were just ordinary clothes with no protective function.
The reason she appeared here in this state…
Besides the fact that the Four Elements didn't know what was going on, the information Tang Zheng passed on didn't mean for her to be fully armed either.
Therefore.
Killing Death estimated the enemy's strength to be not too high, and she didn't care even after seeing the God-Human Captain beaten so badly.
After all, with her strength, she could also beat the God-Human Captain down.
"Heh~"
Killing Death's eyes became serious and fiery again. While urging the magic mark on her body to try to contact Tang Zheng, she raised the Cross Spear Scythe in her hand:
"I have a feeling that the next battle will be much more interesting."
At the same moment, Tang Zheng's voice rang out.
"Don't engage in meaningless combat."
"Use the trump card to solve it directly!"
Upon hearing this.
Killing Death frowned almost imperceptibly. The reason why a trump card is called a trump card is that it's a last resort, to be used only when absolutely necessary.
The battle hasn't even started, and the outcome is undecided.
Why use the trump card directly!
"Trust my judgment, Miss Killing Death." Tang Zheng's gentle and calm voice continued to come.
Using the title "Miss Killing Death" instead of the code name "「Victory」"?
Killing Death's heart stirred. At least in this decision, the other party was not directly ordering her as a leader.
Whoosh!
A sound of air being torn.
The four floating weapons surrounding the Platinum Armor rushed over, and a platinum spear flew out first.
Turning into a platinum stream of light, it shot rapidly!
"Heh~ Annoying guy."
Killing Death licked her lips, responding inwardly. Her heterochromatic eyes stared at the oncoming Platinum Armor, and she hooked with the Cross Spear Scythe.
The unconscious Lady Kerry was lifted up.
Killing Death grabbed her, pushed off the ground with her back foot, and immediately retreated, while activating her innate ability.
Awakening the strongest power possessed by the 「Dark God」 Surshana!
"——Death is the end of all life!"
Buzz!
The air behind Killing Death rippled, and a huge golden clock appeared.
"「Death」"
Killing Death raised her arm and aimed the tip of the Cross Spear Scythe at the diving Platinum Armor, activating the Eighth Tier Magic loaded on the weapon.
Seeing that the Platinum Armor was not affected in any way.
Even though she had somewhat expected that "instant death magic" would probably be ineffective against the enemy, Killing Death was still a little angry and annoyed.
One after another, they're all like this!
Before meeting Tang Zheng, she had never heard of such powerful existences at her level, but now they were popping up one after another.
"Tick."
The hour hand on the golden clock began to move.
Boom!
The platinum spear flew and collided with the Cross Spear Scythe in the air, erupting with an ear-splitting roar.
Killing Death's arm shook, feeling the heavy force, and surprise appeared in her eyes. However, since she had already activated her trump card, there was no need to entangle.
The platinum spear continued to attack!
"Super Evasion!"
"Gale Break!"
Killing Death's figure became faster and more agile. With full defense and evasion, all of the platinum spear's attacks were avoided.
"...What is that?"
The Platinum Armor changed its original diving motion to a detour, and the eye position on the helmet flashed blue.
That gorgeous golden clock was too conspicuous.
"There's no magic fluctuation. Looking at the opponent's weapon, she should be a warrior. Is it a special skill or method?"
"We can't rule out the possibility of an innate ability either."
Holding a sense of vigilance and gathering information, the Platinum Armor maintained a certain distance while continuing to manipulate the platinum spear, launching continuous attacks on Killing Death.
"Tsk~, that's the normal reaction to seeing a special move!"
Killing Death saw the Platinum Armor's cautious demeanor and couldn't help but feel a strange excitement, wanting to shout out to Tang Zheng.
Ever since her trump card was completely ignored by Tang Zheng last time, Killing Death felt an inexplicable sense of nervousness whenever she used it.
"Six seconds!"
Killing Death dodged the Platinum Longspear's attack, feeling certain.
I've won!
"Three seconds!"
She had learned from Tang Zheng about methods to counter her absolute death trump card. The opponent was clearly a warrior, so "Resurrection Magic" was out of the question.
He hadn't used any "avoidance or negation methods" when she activated her "Death" magic, so it was unlikely he would, or even knew about her trump card.
The last option – resurrection items!
Killing Death had also heard about those from Tang Zheng. Since he wouldn't use the first two, he probably didn't possess such a precious, unheard-of magical item.
"One second!"
Killing Death silently counted down, declaring victory in her heart: "I've won!"
Drip!
The hand on the golden clock completed its revolution.
The Platinum Armor immediately took a defensive stance, its eerie blue eyes fixed on Killing Death, trying to discern her technique.
At first, it suspected a support-type ability, but since she only dodged and didn't attack, it was likely a charging attack.
Council State, deep within.
The Platinum Dragon Lord's cold eyes flashed with a desire for knowledge, then suddenly, his gaze trembled.
The connected image went dark!
The Platinum Armor vanished completely from his senses, like a fishing line suddenly cut.
"—It's been destroyed!"
Boom!
The Platinum Dragon Lord's massive body abruptly rose, his amber vertical pupils flashing with incredible shock.
"...What in the world happened!"
"It clearly! Wasn't attacked!"
The Platinum Dragon Lord was uncharacteristically agitated, quickly recalling the events. He hadn't detected any obvious attack.
Huff—Huff—
A rough breath escaped his nostrils.
The atmosphere within the entire hall became extremely oppressive, as if even the air couldn't flow under the influence of his aura, becoming viscous.
The light emanating from his faintly glowing platinum body gradually solidified.
"The Slane Theocracy... God-Humans..."
The Platinum Dragon Lord glanced sideways at the special weapon embedded in the hall. After a moment of thought, he lay back down, but his eyes became even more profound.
What is he thinking?
—Tob Forest, northern region.
The Platinum Armor's flight stopped, its body dissolving and dissipating in mid-air without resistance, like a frame skipping in a video.
Tang Zheng, watching this through the Banshee Bird, let out a soft sigh of relief.
"This was the only way to handle it."
"This should be enough to deter the Platinum Dragon Lord for a while." Tang Zheng had been forced to make the choice to forcibly eliminate the Platinum Armor.
Or rather!
The moment the Platinum Armor revealed itself and defeated the God-Human Captain, he had to make that decision.
The World-Class Item Nation and City Incinerating must not fall into the Platinum Dragon Lord's hands, nor should the God-Human Captain.
The complete annihilation of the Darkness Scripture!
Had shown the Platinum Dragon Lord that the Slane Theocracy was a paper tiger. Tang Zheng hadn't allowed Killing Death to be fully equipped, nor had he let her engage in a direct battle with the Platinum Armor.
That would only expose more information and the weakness of the Theocracy's power!
Therefore.
He had to display even greater power and achieve a swift victory to curb the Platinum Dragon Lord's thoughts.
"Faced with this unknown, powerful 'force,' the Platinum Dragon Lord will likely consider allying with the Theocracy in the future to deal with the Great Tomb of Nazarick."
"Speaking of which, the Platinum Dragon Lord and the Theocracy already have a basis for cooperation." Tang Zheng had an idea and manipulated his Shadow Clone.
Ripples appeared in the air as the Shadow Clone materialized beside him. Tang Zheng removed the Two Worlds Mandala and handed it to the Shadow Clone.
Greater Teleportation
The Shadow Clone cast magic again, and as its vision shifted, it appeared at the Magic Tree's seal location deep within the Tob Forest.
Blood stained the ground red.
Items radiating various magical lights were scattered all over the place. Any single one of these would cause a sensation if it appeared in any country.
Enough to drive all adventurers mad!
Of course, also scattered around were the fragmented corpses of the members of the [Darkness Scripture], and a thick, bloody stench permeated the air.
The Shadow Clone merely glanced at it and then paid no more attention. Its face, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, looked towards the location of a deep pit.
"Seventh Tier Magic · Chain Dragon Lightning."
Crack!
Blue arcs of electricity suddenly appeared, bursting forth with terrifying lightning, transforming into dragon-shaped lightning bolts that struck the location of the deep pit.
Boom!
A tremendous roar exploded, further expanding the already gigantic opening.
Buzz—buzz—
The earth turned into waves on the sea, beginning to tremble.
The sealed Magic Tree was awakened, and a python-like root, hundreds of meters long, emerged from the opening, stirring the air and forming a level seven or eight hurricane.
It swept towards the location of the Shadow Clone.
Facing this scene.
The Shadow Clone took out the [Two Worlds Mandala] from its chest. The silk-like square scroll unfurled, releasing a faint golden Buddhist light.
The terrifying giant root, under the shroud of the golden light, was forcibly drawn into the scroll without any resistance, along with the Magic Tree sealed deeper within.
Simple, brutal!
What sealing, what struggling, were all useless!
This was the effect of a World-Class Item; either you could block it, or you had no resistance. There was no second possibility.
Tap!
"Huh?" Tang Zheng, using the Shadow Clone's perspective, noticed a withered tree not far away, emitting a faint aura of life:
"This is... that Tree Spirit? It's still not dead?"
Tang Zheng was a little surprised and casually controlled the Shadow Clone to take the Tree Spirit into the World-Class Item as well.
"Greater Teleportation."
The Shadow Clone recast the teleportation spell, and its figure disappeared from the Tob Forest, returning to Tang Zheng's side in the hilly area.
"No accidents."
"The Platinum Dragon Lord was indeed deterred." Tang Zheng took the [Two Worlds Mandala] from the Shadow Clone and muttered thoughtfully.
He had arranged for the Shadow Clone to go there to prevent the possibility of the Platinum Dragon Lord personally taking action.
After all, the other party possessed Origin Magic like "World Movement."
Therefore.
Even if the Shadow Clone suddenly encountered the Platinum Dragon Lord, it could still retreat calmly by relying on the Dragon race's passive abilities and the World-Class Item.
And since the Shadow Clone only inherited 1/4 of the main body's attributes, the Dragon race's sensory abilities would leave them with the impression of a not-very-strong opponent.
"Since he hasn't appeared by now, the possibility of him appearing again is already very low."
Tang Zheng continued to observe Killing Death's situation through the Banshee Bird and nodded slightly: "There are no other unknown hidden individuals either."
He waved his hand to dispel the Shadow Clone.
"Greater Teleportation!"
Tang Zheng took out a black magic robe, put it on, and cast the teleportation spell.
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