The collision between the two of them caused the ground to suddenly boil.
Accompanied by the sound of swords clashing, bolts of lightning fell from the sky, smashing the surrounding forest into pieces. The Magic Slayer's body was covered in a layer of black light, like a suit of armor, which weakened the golden lightning. The surging Mana caused a heavy downpour. Amidst this dense curtain of rain, the scene of the battle between the two seemed to have become the center of the storm.
Be it Ashes or Ösrook, their movements were beyond their usual limits. Ordinary people would not be able to see their movements clearly, but it was normal for both of them. Every time they made a move, a clear trajectory would be drawn out in the rain, and the airwaves caused by the collision would cause the raindrops in the surroundings to explode. The sound was like muffled thunder, as if it wasn't a battle between humans and demons, but two tall and sturdy giants fighting with all their might.
"Hoo... Hoo..." Ashes felt that the magic power in her body had completely gone out of control. It was devouring her flesh and blood, and her body was riddled with holes. After a certain point, the pain from the backlash became numb.
However, this was not a good sign. Losing her sense of pain meant that her mind was distracted, and her ability to control her body was greatly reduced.
In fact, she no longer had the ability to accurately control the lightning. She could only let the violent magic power pour out, which further increased the burden on her body. Like a rolling snowball, the balance was quickly tipping towards the side of collapse.
"I see. Is this the result of directly merging with the Origin of Magic?" The Magic Slayer looked a little tired. He wiped the blood off his face after repelling Ashes's attack. "Although you have obtained extraordinary power, you are also being devoured by it. I'm curious, if this continues, what will become of you? Will you be burned to ashes by the magic power, or will you become a mindless monster that cannot even be called human? "
"No matter what I become, it will be after I kill you," Ashes replied in a low voice as she shook off the rainwater on her sword.
"Why? Faith and perseverance? " Ösrook sneered. "That sounds like something a human would say... Unfortunately, time has proven that those are insignificant things."
Ashes did not reply, but raised her sword and rushed towards it.
After this short but intense battle, she already had a basic understanding of each other's abilities. If they continued to fight, her chances of winning would only become slimmer. The Magic Slayer's movements became smoother and smoother, probably because he was gradually getting used to his new body. His strength and technique were also steadily improving. Not only that, but it seemed to have completely adapted to the rhythm of the battle. Regular slashes could now hardly hurt it. This kind of limitless growth was really chilling. It also made her realize what kind of height a so-called talented person could reach.
The only way for her to kill her opponent was to gather enough Power of Divine Will. Ashes did not know why she could trigger a celestial phenomenon without the Sigil of God's Will. She only knew that the magic power responded to her call and transformed into golden Thunder according to her will.
But even if the lightning struck the Magic Slayer, it would dissipate most of its power, leaving only a few more wounds on the Magic Slayer. Although it would be effective if she attacked more than enough times, it was a pity that she wouldn't be able to last that long under the constant weakening of her strength.
The biggest problem was that it took time to gather the Power of Divine Will, and the Magic Slayer would definitely not let her finish her attack.
She had to create an opportunity for her to gather enough Power of Divine Will.
It was obvious what she should do next.
Ashes approached Ursrook and fought back and forth for a while. Finally, Ashes purposely revealed a flaw in her defense and her sword missed its target. The Magic Slayer would not let go of this opportunity. He clenched his fingers and stabbed at her chest. Instead of retreating, she moved forward and collided with the Magic Slayer!
The sharp claws pierced through her right chest and only stopped when it reached her elbow.
Ösrook's expression changed.
Ashes coughed out a mouthful of blood and grabbed the Magic Slayer with both hands. She said in a low voice, "I got you."
At the same time, the gloomy clouds above them began to spin and in the blink of an eye, formed a huge vortex!
...
"What did you say? Ashes, she... became a Transcendent? "Agatha's surprised voice came from the Sigil of Listening.
After traveling several miles to the west, Lightning finally contacted the command center and reported to the Ice Witch that they needed help. She was relieved when she learned that the First Army was already on the way. She then told the command center about the Magic Slayer's attack.
"I can't think of anyone other than a Transcendent who could do that." Lightning slowly flew in the air and looked at the forest behind her. Lightning flashed and thunder rumbled. Golden serpents pierced through the sky from time to time. Even the Sigil of Divine Will could not sustain such a scene for long.
"It's indeed a characteristic of Extraordinary witches to advance in battle. If she really did overcome that hurdle, she should have no problem dealing with the Magic Slayer. It was the right choice to let you guys retreat. Anyway... I'm glad everyone is fine. "
Lightning's expression darkened. The ambush team had suffered some casualties, but she did not tell the Magic Slayer about it. After a moment of silence, she changed the topic. "What about the demons? Did they also advance in battle? "
For some reason, the fear of the Magic Slayer lingered in her heart for a long time. Ösrook's motionless posture and the wriggling black light around his wound gave her a very strange feeling.
"There's no record of this in the Union. According to His Majesty's memory fragments, they need to successfully fuse high-quality Magic Stones to enhance their power." Agatha replied. "Of course, it's possible that battles played a crucial role in their advancement. If I'm not mistaken, fusing with Magic Stones is similar to passing the Day of Adulthood for witches. It's a test of the body's tolerance for magic power. The so-called failure of the fusion might be a manifestation of the backlash. By the way, why do you ask? "
"No, nothing..." Lightning bit her lip. "I'm just a little worried..."
It was not impossible for the Magic Slayer to carry a few high-quality Magic Stones with him. But could anyone really advance in the midst of a fierce battle? When a witch passed the Day of Adulthood, she would usually lie in bed and wait for the moment to come.
"Don't worry. Transcendents don't need to rely on their abilities to fight. If the Magic Slayer's greatest restraint against witches doesn't work, I believe he'll win soon," Agatha comforted her.
"Well, I... think so."
She nodded and was about to descend to return to Maggie when a series of dull roars suddenly came from afar. Lightning turned her head and could not help but freeze in place.
The dark clouds in the sky surged like a tide and gathered in the place where she had left. Layer by layer, they formed a gray "cloud tower". It rotated slowly, like a passage connecting the sky and the earth. She had only seen such a spectacle on the sea. When a strong storm came, a huge whirlpool would appear in the sky. If one did not find a way to avoid it or sail into the center of the whirlpool, any ship would be torn to pieces by the huge waves that followed.
But this... was the land.
"What... happened?" The voice in the Sigil of Listening was interrupted. "What... was that sound?"
Lightning could not help but clench her fists. "I don't know... how long will it take for Princess Tilly's reinforcements to arrive?"
"The God's Punishment Witches are moving combat equipment to the 'Seagull'. It'll take them about 10 to 15 minutes to get there."
"15 minutes..." She was silent for a moment and then ended the call.
Flying back to Maggie, Lightning began to search among the unconscious wounded.
"The thunder was so dense, oh. Will Ashes be okay..." Maggie asked as they hurried along.
"She'll be fine. She's a Transcendent. You just need to send everyone safely to the rendezvous point. Did you forget where it is? "
"Of course, oh. Just go around the Taquila ruins and turn southeast. Wait, why me and not us?"
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