I swung my war hammer and viciously charged over, only to be knocked back at an even faster speed.
"Difference in strength …"
Before I could react, the distance between us was instantly shortened. Karwenz was already in front of me. His sword and hammer clashed again, and I was sent flying again.
"Difference in speed …"
Our two weapons clashed together with an earth-shattering sound. The entire terrain changed as a shockwave covered the sky. Even the souls of the dead were directly shattered into pieces.
I suddenly stomped on the ground, my frightening brute strength causing me to leave two deep ditches in the ground. My body received more than ten cuts from Roland's sword energy, but I also stopped being blown away.
"Ah?"
Just as I stabilized myself and didn't even have the time to finish charging up my war hammer, that dim yellow magic sword soundlessly struck my arm.
If it wasn't for the fact that I had summoned my dragon armor in time, both my arm and war hammer would have been destroyed. Only now did I see Cavendish's sword swing.
"The complete version of the Sword of Karma? I've only just grasped the basics. Damn it, there's even a difference in sword techniques … "
I sucked in a cold breath the moment we exchanged blows. Although I had expected that there would be a difference in power levels, I hadn't expected that the difference would be so great.
As the Abyss Prince, I could accept that Roland's basic stats were higher than mine in all aspects. However, I found it rather difficult to accept that there was a difference in power levels between our sword techniques.
"Damn it, there's still such a huge difference even with my cheat."
Currently, I was buffed by Hades and this Inferno. Hades was my home turf, so if I purely looked at energy levels, I should be about the same as Cavendish. However, when I fought him, I felt like I was being beaten up, and this difference was all-around.
But when I thought about it carefully, it was only natural. Even if our natural talents were about the same, and we were both of the same age, I had spent a lot of time focusing on Law, magic, and Divine Arts. Meanwhile, as the Abyss Prince, Cavendish only needed to focus on fighting. Originally, he was already far superior to me in terms of pure natural talent for fighting, but now that I was distracted, the result was that the gap between us in all aspects kept growing wider and wider.
I instinctively noticed that Cavendish was only warming up at this level. Furthermore, the basic stats that he displayed were still above Amelia, who was the most ridiculous in this aspect.
I leaned against his war hammer and half-knelt to catch my breath. I was on full alert, but Cavendish suddenly stopped chasing after me with a bored expression.
"Brother, are you sure you can do this? How about I give you a few more decades so that you can go back and practice? Of course, I can't keep these Hades, or my mom will scold me. "
"Mom?"
"Cynthia's mother? Don't you know how our souls came to be? Where do you think the Child of Destiny came from? Do you think the two Goddesses would casually choose a soul? That can't be, your expression means that you really don't know? In that case, Brother, I think that you shouldn't trust the person on your body too much. Perhaps she wasn't lying, but she wasn't telling the complete truth. "
Cavendish's words raised new suspicions, but now wasn't the time to think too much about it. I needed my System to help me win this battle. I only lightly said to my System in my mind, "I need an explanation." Then, I refocused my attention on Cavendish.
Competing in brute strength against the Chaos Faction was foolish to begin with. Competing in brute strength against Cavendish was just me being foolish. Just like in the past, since I couldn't win in a direct fight, I would use underhanded methods.
"Honestly, Cavendish, don't underestimate me. Do you really think that I'll compete in brute strength against an idiot like you? "
I raised my war hammer high in the air. The icy holy hammer glowed brilliantly, becoming the only source of light in this world. This was the purest light, the light of purification that represented hope, protection, and salvation.
"Holy Light, do you see this enemy? Yep, it's that idiotic-looking muscular trap."
"… Don't you feel guilty saying that? Don't we look the same … Fine, you actually turned your face into a skeleton? You win! "
I took a deep breath and swung my Holy Pure War Hammer once more. Every time I swung my God Equipment War Hammer, I swung it with all my might. My technique was simple and direct, but it was always filled with power. The Holy Light that brushed past my Holy Pure War Hammer would explode like lightning.
Unlike longswords or two-handed swords, the war hammer was a blunt weapon that didn't require much technique to use. There weren't many tricks to use it. The war hammer's true attack power would always come from its accumulated kinetic energy. However, its penetrative damage was especially effective against "thick-skinned" existences like the heavily-armored Knight and demons, as well as against zombies and skeletons, which were undying creatures that weren't afraid of stabbing or cutting. That was why the war hammer was the favorite weapon of the Holy Knight, who was always fighting against these tough canned creatures.
It was simple, violent, and effective. In just a short month of training, the Holy Knight was able to grasp the basics of how to use this war hammer.
"Light of the Brink, the Guardian War Hammer of Dawn Envoys." Judging from its outer appearance, it was basically a large silver war hammer. This ancient war hammer was a popular model from more than one thousand years ago. Its appearance and usage were completely different from the current Meteor's scythe-style war hammer.
The scythe-style war hammer had a sharp end and a blunt end. Apart from being a temporary sharp weapon, the sharp end of the war hammer was especially effective at opening "canned creatures". Meanwhile, the blunt end of the war hammer was used to injure people with shockwaves. That was why the war hammer would often have a sharp edge and a metallic coating.
As for this ancient war hammer, not only did it have no sharp edge or coating, even the blunt end of the war hammer would be specially polished to reduce its damage. The war hammer itself wasn't that heavy either. After cutting off a portion of the war hammer, its kinetic energy damage would be greatly reduced, and its attack power would plummet.
However, this wasn't because the Holy Knight was showing mercy to the enemy. A Holy Knight was no vegetarian monk. A qualified warrior would know that showing mercy to the enemy on the battlefield would be the equivalent of suicide. "Light of the Brink" didn't have a war hammer that increased its damage because it didn't need one at all!
"Holy Light, purify this idiot."
The God Equipment war hammer gathered an endless amount of light. A rune representing Holy Light appeared on the originally glowing side of the war hammer. Then, all the light gathered again. When all the light disappeared, the rune transformed into a crystal-like physical existence. The golden crystal-like polyhedron was the hammer's head of light.
A pair of wings of light mysteriously appeared on my back. The ground and darkness around me were all purified. This was the Holy Hammer's power leaking out. A gust of Holy Light blew across the land. Even Cavendish furrowed his eyebrows.
He, the Abyss Prince, felt pain, pain that he hadn't felt in a very long time.
This ancient war hammer's only ability was to purify and refine its user's Holy Light even further. It would finally materialize Holy Light energy, transforming it into the Light of Order that was capable of destroying all Chaos.
Unlike its name of "Guardian War Hammer", this Holy Light war hammer that had been passed down for countless generations was a pure offensive weapon. Countless powerful existences from other dimensions and the lower planes had died to it. Its materialized Holy Light crystal was the worst nightmare for all non-Order lifeforms.
"The best way to protect is to destroy such evil? From a certain standpoint, those old fellows weren't too old-fashioned after all. But … "
As I touched the silver war hammer, the older Holy Knights transmitted their beliefs to me. This was the determination of the Holy Knights who had worked so hard to protect their own kind back in the uncivilized era.
Even though my heart was boiling with fighting spirit, I shook my head. This wasn't the Holy Light that I desired. Nor was this the Light of Salvation that Estrada desired.
"… Are all demons and undead enemies? But now, such a concept is rather outdated. If we still have such a concept, the Holy War will never end. "
I took a deep breath as my eyes were filled with silver light. I gently caressed this God Equipment war hammer and poured the dimensional laws of the Hades into it.
"In the name of the Lord of the Hades, Wumianzhe Roland, I bless you in becoming one of the Four Dark Artifacts of the Hades. From now on, your name shall no longer be the 'Light of Despair, the Guardian War Hammer of the Dawn Envoys.' You shall be the 'Light of Salvation, the War Hammer of Hope of the Light Envoys!' "
Names also represented power. The original four elements of wind, fire, water, and earth had already become the foundational foundation of this world. The new four elements' dimensional laws required four vessels to contain them. What would be more suitable than this war hammer that represented Holy Light?
The power of the Hades' dimensional laws rewrote this war hammer. The golden Holy Light of Purification was filtered and modified, and the final result was a faint golden light.
"Sigh …"
Even though I could clearly sense the tremendous power within this war hammer, I could only sigh helplessly. Even though I was helpless, it was still a sigh.
As one of the foundational foundations of the new generation, the Holy Light that represented pure "purification" in the past was far too extreme. The Holy Church and the Southern Sect's conflict was also due to the conflict over the definition of "Holy Light." And the fastest way to make the God of Holy Light's statue collapse was to create a "substitute."
"Estrada must die …"
I needed to redefine Holy Light. I needed to replace the God of Holy Light's teachings with pure Holy Light's definition. I needed to transform the light from the heavens into the light of mortals. I needed to transform the power of faith into the foundational foundation of this new world and the power to protect it.
"… Because Holy Light must be saved!"
In the original game's history, as the Holy War progressed, Holy Light would become more and more important in battle. The name of Holy Light would be repeatedly chanted, and he would become stronger and stronger. But in the end, his strength would instead cause the destruction of the world.
And now, at the peak of the Hades, a golden tower of Holy Light was glowing brilliantly. An ancient soul was about to reopen its eyes. One of the new Four Pillars of Holy Light was about to awaken. He was the incarnation of Holy Light, but he wasn't the God of Holy Light. He would also carry out his duties as the server of Holy Light, but he wouldn't interfere with mortals' decisions.
From now on, the mortals would have even more obvious differences in their views of Holy Light and incarnations. The Southern Sect's believers of pure Holy Light would receive the protection of the True God of the Hades, while the Holy Church and the God of Holy Light would both meet their doom.
That's right, he was … the Savior of Holy Light, Estrada!
Unlike the other Four Pillars of Holy Light, the Pillar of Holy Light didn't have any other choice. He would need to rely on the power of Holy Light to reach the level of a God. And as a member of the Hades, he would also have to die. After thinking about it, the only possible candidate was the strongest. That was why I wrote that letter, while Estrada decided to toss his remnant soul into a Soul Crystal.
"The undead can even use Holy Light? As expected, that idiot Lighthouse of Holy Light is broken. "
Cavendish seemed to see through everything. The "undead" referred to me, as well as me, who was about to awaken as the incarnation of Holy Light. However, I only found it amusing.
The newly born Holy Light represented salvation, hope, and protection. His natural enemies had been rewritten. The undead were no longer his enemies.
"Weakening your own power on the battlefield? Roland, is your brain broken as well? "
However, the price for this was that the Law of Purification would definitely weaken. Even if this would bring hope for peace in the future, the weakening of the power of Purification would still be an actual weakening on the battlefield.
"Ha, what's 334234 times 324242? You don't even know how to multiply six digits? Ahhh, I should have started with addition for you. Let's use facts to see whose brain is broken. "
Although I knew that I wasn't willing to admit defeat, I could tell from the feedback from the battle that the power of Holy Light had decreased by at least 30% against demons.
However, this didn't mean that I would become weaker. I looked up at the sky and smiled.
"… Now then, let's look above us."
A dim golden light landed on my body. This was the pure Holy Light of the Tower of Holy Light.
This was the pure Holy Light that represented salvation and protection. Estrada's final moment of salvation was the light of hope. This was also the foundation of the Holy Light of the Hades.
Purification? No, the Hades were filled with undead. What meaning would the Holy Light of Purification have? After Estrada's explanation, the core of the Holy Light was salvation! The Holy Light would guide the direction of hope and salvation in the pitch-black Hades. It would allow countless souls to atone for their sins and have the possibility of starting all over again.
As the Tower of Holy Light's light landed, a large amount of Holy Light filled my body. The pure Holy Light illuminated the darkness of the Inferno.
As the master of the Hades, Wumianzhe was the main axis that connected all of the Hades. He was also one of the Four Pillar Gods, the head of the Four Halls of the Hades, and the Hell King of the Heartless Inferno of the Seven Hells. This definitely wasn't the reason why I could use the Holy Light of Salvation in the Hades.
However, this battle hammer was a Holy Light battle hammer that I had obtained from one of the Four Pillars who was about to awaken. It was the key for me to carry out my duties as one of the Four Pillars.
The pure power of Holy Light and the power of Law boiled within my body. This was the power of the two Pillars of the Hades. At this moment, the rampaging power gathered on my body, and six Holy Light wings were forcefully forced out from my back. I could sense that, in terms of power alone, I was now on the same level as Cavendish!
* Boom! *
However, a sudden explosion attracted our attention. The incarnation of the God of Holy Light suddenly appeared in front of me. However, its eyes didn't seem to even notice our existence. It was simply staring upwards.
"That's … the incarnation of the God of Holy Light?"
The large crater on the surface of the Inferno doubtlessly meant that the God of Holy Light had actually gone all out to break through the Inferno's dimensional wall and jumped here from another Inferno. Judging from the God of Holy Light's ethereal form, it was obvious that he had used up a tremendous amount of divine power in order to break through the dimensional wall.
The next instant, the God of Holy Light transformed into a pair of golden wings of light and flew towards the tunnel that had just been opened. The top of the tunnel was where the Tower of Holy Light was located!
The God of Holy Light sensed the gravest threat to him. He unhesitatingly abandoned everything and decided to destroy the newly born Tower of Holy Light at all costs! He was going to destroy the new Pillar of Holy Light!
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