Ascension of The Unholy Immortal-Chapter 392: True Rune Manifestation

The Dwarf ancestor raised his rune-covered hammer in desperation, the weapon glowing with an intense light as he channeled every ounce of his power into a final, desperate defense. The hammer's runes flared brilliantly, forming a protective barrier that pulsed with raw runic energy.

"Runic Shield - Ancestral Barrier!"

Liang's serpentine form twisted mid-air, his claws poised to strike. His nine tails flickered with ethereal flames, each one imbued with different elemental properties—flames, shadows, and void essence swirling together in a mesmerizing display. As Liang's attack neared the Dwarf's defensive barrier, the very fabric of space groaning under the strain.

With a deafening clash, Liang's combined momentum of nine strikes met the Dwarf's Ancestral Barrier. The impact sent shockwaves rippling across the barren expanse, further scarring the already ruined terrain. Cracks spider-webbed outward from the point of collision, tearing through the scorched earth and darkened sky.

For a moment, it seemed as though the barrier might hold. But then, with a sudden and explosive burst, Liang's attack shattered the Ancestral Barrier, sending fragments of runic energy scattering in all directions. The force of the explosion knocked the Dwarf ancestor backward, his feet skidding against the ground as he struggled to maintain his balance.

Liang landed gracefully, his three pairs of wings flaring outward as his nine blazing tails illuminated the desolate wasteland. "Is that all you've got?" Liang sneered, his voice dripping with disdain. "I expected more from someone who has cultivated for tens of thousands of years."

The Dwarf ancestor gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with fury. He knew that this battle was far from over, but he was running out of options.

Drawing upon the last reserves of his strength, he focused on the accumulated power inside the ancestorial rune —the culmination of nine generations of sacrifice.

"I'll show you the true power of the Dwarven bloodline!" the Dwarf roared, his body beginning to glow with a fierce, golden light. The runes covering his hammer flared brighter than ever before, pulsating with an energy that seemed almost alive.

"Runic Ascension - True Rune Manifestation!"

In an instant, the Dwarf's form began to change. His body grew larger, more muscular, and his hammer transformed into a colossal weapon. Runes etched into his skin glowed with an inner light, and his presence skyrocketed, pushing dangerously close to breaking through to the mid-stage Void Return Realm.

Liang's eyes narrowed slightly, his serpentine gaze sharpening as he assessed the new threat. He hadn't anticipated the Dwarf would be capable of such a transformation. Still, he remained calm, his demeanor unwavering.

"So, you have some tricks left after all," Liang murmured, "But let's see how long you can maintain that form."

Without hesitation, Liang activated another of his bloodline techniques, drawing upon the full extent of his Universe Devouring Serpent Bloodline.

"Universe Devouring Serpent - Primordial Annihilation!"

His form surged with overwhelming power, his wings expanding in size as they blazed with radiant flames. The nine tails behind him flared with vibrant colors, each one resonating with primordial energy. Liang's aura skyrocketed once more, now rivaling even the enhanced state of the Dwarf ancestor.

The two titans faced off, their energies clashing in a dazzling display of light and destruction. The very air around them distorted, and yin qi swirled chaotically, feeding off the chaos of their battle.

With a roar, the Dwarf ancestor charged forward, his massive hammer swinging down with incredible force. Liang met the attack head-on, his claws extended and imbued with Heavenly Spirit Flame. The impact of their collision created a massive explosion, sending shockwaves rippling across the wasteland.

Despite the ferocity of the Dwarf's assault, Liang remained unfazed. With swift, calculated movements, he evaded and countered each strike, his serpentine form weaving through the attacks with fluid grace.

"You're strong," Liang admitted, his voice carrying a note of reluctant respect. "But strength alone won't be enough to defeat me."

Summoning the full might of his bloodline, Liang unleashed a devastating barrage of attacks. His nine tails lashed out, each one striking with elemental fury—flames, shadows, and void essence converging into a maelstrom of destruction. The Dwarf ancestor fought valiantly, his hammer glowing with runic energy as he attempted to block and counter each attack.

But Liang's relentless assault was taking its toll. The Dwarf ancestor's form began to falter, the golden light dimming as his strength waned. Realizing that he was reaching his limit, the Dwarf made one final, desperate attempt to turn the tide of the battle.

"Runic Obliteration - Soul Sacrifice!"

A surge of raw runic energy erupted from the Dwarf's body, engulfing the area in a blinding light. The runes covering his hammer and skin flared with unprecedented intensity, and his presence soared to unimaginable heights. It was a forbidden technique, one that consumed the user's soul to unleash unparalleled power.

Liang's eyes widened slightly, recognizing the danger. He quickly erected a barrier of universe qi, reinforcing it with the void aspect of his bloodline.

"Spatial Array - Universal Qi Dome!"

The cataclysmic collision between the Dwarf's soul-fueled obliteration and Liang's spatial dome left the battlefield a fractured void. Craters of molten earth hissed, and the sky wept cracks of distorted light.

The shockwave flattened everything within miles, leaving behind an endless expanse of shattered earth and scorched skies. Yet amidst the chaos, both combatants remained standing—though barely.

The Dwarf ancestor was on one knee, his massive hammer now reduced to a faintly glowing relic in his hands. The golden light that had once enveloped his body was fading fast, revealing cracks forming along his skin where the runes had previously pulsed with life. His spectral form began to destabilize, flickering like a candle caught in a storm.

"You've pushed me further than anyone else," Liang emerged from the half broken dome looked at the Dwarf ancestor coldly. "But this ends now."

As if sensing the finality in Liang's words, the Dwarf ancestor clenched his teeth, gripping his hammer tighter despite the exhaustion coursing through him. He knew he was outmatched, yet there was no surrender in his heart. With what little strength he had left, he prepared to unleash another desperate technique—one last gambit before his soul dissipated entirely.

But then something unexpected happened.

Above Liang, the air rippled unnaturally, and seven intricate runes materialized in midair, orbiting around him like fragments of a constellation map. Together, they converged into a single, larger rune—the Universe Rune.

The Dwarf ancestor froze, his eyes widening in disbelief. "Y-you… You're a Runic cultivator?!"

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All this time, he had assumed Liang relied solely on his serpent bloodline abilities. To discover that Liang was also versed in the in Runic Cultivation—and to such a profound degree—was a revelation that shattered his resolve.

"Did you really think I'd rely only on my bloodline?"