Extraordinary Voyage-Chapter 831 - 712: Titan Banquet
In the high skies, the wind was fierce.
Gazing around, above and below were only flowing white clouds and a vast heavenly sea, this was a battlefield prepared specifically for Peak Extraordinary individuals.
Led by the Titled Knight "Thorny Fire" dressed in a red Navy uniform, three of Hilus's top combat forces stood facing the wind, flying was as easy as drinking water or eating to beings of their level.
"Master, did that Queen of Phaletis not take advantage of the chaos to escape?"
This Imperial Guardian's eyes lightly glanced at the Black Wizard standing beside him, who was dressed plainly with a kindly face, looking no different from an ordinary old man.
One could hardly associate him with the terrifying existence who had studied the frightening witchcraft of Curse Technique to the limits of human understanding, soon to break through that boundary to obtain the "Crown".
However, in "Thorny Fire's" understanding, pursuing enjoyment or seeking a better quality of life is human nature. When one possesses great power and a lofty position but still doesn't value these things, it is rare indeed.
Moreover, this Great Wizard's quality of life might be worse than that of ordinary people. He witnessed others enjoying wine and meat feasts, while this "Death Messenger" only filled his hunger with water and bread.
A state comparable to those devout ascetics in the Church.
No matter what deals His Majesty the Emperor had with the Curse School, as a devout follower of the "Eternal Flame", he instinctively harbored caution and deep suspicion towards these Black Wizards.
He believed that someone with such high status yet dressed plainly and possessing extreme self-control must have a greater scheme in mind!
However.
At a time of need, even with doubts in his heart, "Thorny Fire" showed no trace of it on his face, and his words were filled with respect for this Great Wizard.
"Imperial Guardian, the mark has always been on that Legendary Battleship. Clearly, those Phaletis people also know their greatest weakness lies there, preventing us from taking advantage of the chaos to strike secretly."
Almost any form of Curse Technique requires a medium to perform it. Although not the strongest, the most difficult method of gathering a medium is called Shaping.
As long as one's eyes can see the other's form, whether in real life, water reflections, or portraits, they can directly launch a terrifying curse.
Although the less precise the medium, the more difficult the curse and the worse the effect, it is an ability only a few master cursers possess. "Death Messenger" utilized this technique to mark Liweina without direct contact, although it was merely a mark.
And such invisible, life-threatening power is enough to terrify anyone, however, it does not include "Thorny Fire" the powerful Titled Knight.
His will that interferes with reality was already capable of cutting off unseen curses easily. Even if a technique was deployed by a Peak Grand Witch, its effect on a Titled Knight would be greatly reduced.
In the world of Extraordinary individuals, when levels are similar, none are absolutely strong or absolutely weak. Different paths and abilities always have different focuses.
"It doesn't matter, just crush through directly. Hmm? Still not coming out?"
After confirming that the Queen, the main target of the mission, had not escaped, "Thorny Fire" frowned slightly while observing the long-quiet Legendary Battleship.
However, as an Imperial Guardian of the Hilus Empire, the pride of this Titled Knight forbade him from passing the task of leading the attack to others.
His eyes widened.
Boom!
His whole body was enveloped in a blazing Combat Qi Flame, gradually transforming behind him into a scorching sea of flames, the blinding white light gradually filled the sky and the sea.
Then, endless holy radiance gradually gathered above his head into a fiercely burning thorny crown.
[Heart Image: Glory of the Holy Spirit]
Raising his right hand high, the fiercely burning thorny crown had already fallen into his palm, dissolving into a scarlet thorny vine full of spikes, morphing into a sinister long whip made of a series of joints.
As an extension of Heart Image, this weapon was even more familiar to him than Extraordinary Swordsmanship cultivated for many years.
Snap!
The long whip extended swiftly for a hundred meters, almost touching the gradually turbulent sea surface below, moving gently as if alive, suddenly striking towards the legendary battleship on the sea.
Power was transmitted step by step, with the momentum growing ever more formidable.
The whip tip effect principle is that when the whip is swung, the total kinetic energy remains constant, but the moving parts become fewer, resulting in increasing speed.
Even if wielded by an ordinary person, the speed could easily break the sound barrier. For a Titled Knight who was nearing the pinnacle of a mortal, this was the almighty Divine Punishment Whip.
At the same time.
Rumble!
An ear-shattering explosion suddenly erupted in the air, not from that sinister thorny long whip, but from two horse hooves the size of round tables that had stomped down fiercely from high above.
Wreathed in endless flames, as if they were about to punch a hole through the sky.
[Ability: Celestial Horse Fall]
"[Jade Coronet]! How is it here? Quick, dodge!"
Above them, the [Jade Coronet] directly launched into the sky by [Dream Cruise], transformed into a massive jade-colored sun descending from the heavens, effortlessly scattering them completely.
On the ship's deck, Angie, Nymph, and Serra had already prepared to face an intense battle as temporary captains.
The Nymph had already donned her exclusive [Gemstone Armament].
A luxurious evening gown with a high slit on one side, black satin adorned with bits of starlight, draped over the perfect body like the entire night sky; she wore a pair of silver crystal high heels that accentuated her tall figure.
The black dress hung elegantly, and the gleaming diamond leg ring seemed like a sliver of bright moonlight breaking through the clouds, capturing hearts from time to time. In addition, there was a vivid emerald arm ring on her fair left arm.
It was a trophy compensation from Aiven to the mother-in-law when they captured the [Beast King's Nest] together last time, carefully selecting a highly spiritual natural emerald and using considerable effort from two to complete a powerful witchcraft tool.
This was also part of the battle preparation.
The "Snake Witch" Serra stood beside her, a red sheer dress as alluring and enchanting as flames, with various exquisite jewelry adding a touch of nobility. Yet, her yellow snake eyes gazing at the gray figure in the distance held a slight chill.
For the Snake Witch and her two students, Aiven was not stingy at all. Regardless of whether the ambition of poaching talents could be realized, materially they would not be shortchanged.
For instance, Serra's exquisite headpiece was replaced with a yellow gemstone shaped like an eye.
It was the treasure [Eye of Medusa] recorded in the fourth volume of "Flesh Sacrifice" and was once noted in the snake people's records. At the time, the "Life Tree School's" resources were far more abundant, but unfortunately, by the Snake-man's generation, and even before, it had mostly dissipated.
In Aiven's possession, besides the [Mountain Giant], there remained the [Deep Blue Treasure Pearl], capable of inducing mutations, and the [Mist Silver Lamp] obtained from "White Shark" Sku.
"We're catching up, prepare for combat!"
After forcefully scattering the trio's formation, they didn't bother with the two direct knights of Hilus.
Instead, under Angie's control, they turned the ship around to chase the line of gray mist transformed by the "Death Messenger;" their task was to lure the Peak Grand Witch away from the frontline and to hold him off, creating an opportunity for Aiven.
Behind them, already transformed into her Half-Dragon Form, Annie quietly appeared before the Holy Knight, eagerly inviting combat:
"Knight, your opponent is me."
Now, after undergoing bloodline transformation, Annie was capable of standing alone.
Her brilliant gold and blue vertical dragon pupils radiated divine light; horns grew on her forehead, and her limbs and vital areas were encased in hard emerald scale armor. Her splendid emerald hair, as if constantly in water waves, gently undulated behind her.
Opposite her was Holy Knight Mark Lunn, whose body was enveloped in a circle of sword light, brilliant gold, and red like flowing magma, with the Holy Sword in hand roaring with flames.
It was the weapon once wielded by "Magma Angel" Sute, a sword eternally ablaze, born for destruction.
Though feeling that "Jade Light" was somehow different from the intelligence received, the duty of a Holy Knight was to swing the sword mercilessly at the enemy of God, whether it was a man or woman, human or demon.
"In the name of God, I shall grant you eternal silence within the lava!"
Clang!
The [Dragon-slaying Sword: Siegfried] slowly unsheathed, revealing a bright, mirror-like blade, simple without any adornment, but... intensely sharp! Bone-chillingly cold!
In the next moment, an invisible momentum rose, shattering the air between them.
One was an Upper-Rank Sea Emperor Dragon, the other the Sword-carrying Knight Commander of the "Magma Angel," seemingly destined from the origin to be mortal enemies of water and fire.
In a startled moment, the formation of "Thorny Fire" was momentarily disrupted, but he remained composed.
The depthless Peak Grand Witch, even when surrounded by a legendary battleship and multiple adversaries, likely wouldn't pose much of an issue, not necessitating his further concern.
Just as he was about to swing the thorny whip in his hand and join the battle of the Holy Knight, prioritizing the takedown of the increasingly renowned "Jade Light," who was clearly preparing to challenge for the title, creating a local combat advantage,
his action suddenly froze.
Inhale—Exhale—
It was as if some colossal being was quietly awakening around him, the sound of increasingly pronounced breathing echoing. The gradually lowering clouds, the boiling air, the surging giant waves... it seemed like everything around was coming to life.
As seconds passed, the pressure in "Thorny Fire's" heart grew more and more intense.
Boom!
At last, it felt as if the entire world had summoned all its might to let out a profound roar.
In the wide-open eyes of the Titled Knight, the already darkened sky above suddenly split open, revealing a wide chasm.
Wooo...
First emerged a massive arm resembling a tornado, followed by an electrically charged shoulder and a head composed of lightning and whirlwinds...
A terrifying Storm Elemental Giant, towering and earth-shattering, fiercely tore through the sky and suddenly descended upon the vast ocean expanse.
[Pseudo Authority: Usurper] as a fundamental ability, can be combined with many aftermath witchcraft techniques.
Aiven mobilized the [Creator's Blood], the magic book "Flesh Sacrifice," the power of [True Name] liberation, and launched an all-out spell called [Titan Banquet], creating a complete super-giant Storm Giant Spirit!
Seeing this scene, which was all too familiar and deeply imprinted in his memory, "Thorny Fire's" hair stood on end as he shouted in a stern voice:
"It's you!"
