Hum—
When the jade jewel known as Gahapatiratana (Householder Treasure) cracked open, glowing humanoid figures immediately swarmed out from within. Upon closer inspection, those radiant figures were all identical to Cao Cao. Undoubtedly, these were Cao Cao's clones. The ability of the Gahapatiratana (Householder Treasure) was precisely that—duplication.
One clone after another emerged from the obsidian jade, clutching light spears as they formed an army. They launched a charge toward Leon, their momentum grand and intimidating.
Boom!
Leon unleashed a violent explosion of flames against the charging army. The blast expanded with the wind, instantly transforming into a vast sea of fire that swallowed the clones, incinerating a large number of them into ashes on the spot. Yet, even so, many clones managed to pass through the fire, hurling light spears that pierced Leon's entire body.
Leon's form became riddled with holes, but no blood splattered from these wounds; instead, water splashed out. Clearly, Leon had used Nature's Hope to transform into flowing water, completely ignoring the physical assault.
"That move of yours really is a cheap trick," Cao Cao's voice came from behind Leon again, followed by a surge of staggering holy aura that blasted Leon apart into a spray of water.
"Aren't these strange and exotic abilities of yours just as much of a cheap trick?"
The water droplets quickly converged again, reconstituting Leon's body. In his hand, he held a sword of flame. With one strike, he cleaved several approaching clones in two, causing them to ignite as they were severed. When Leon hurled the flame sword at Cao Cao, the blade shot toward his opponent while suddenly detonating into a colossal conflagration that seemed to cover the entire sky. The sheer high temperature was terrifying. Facing this, even if Cao Cao wasn't hit directly, he would likely suffer burns. After all, he was human; lacking a powerful physiological constitution, the heat alone would be enough for him to handle.
Zheng!
Cao Cao raised the True Longinus, opening the spearhead as the holy spear emitted a powerful sacred light. The holy light swept out with a roar, melting the incoming heatwave like snow. It continued unabated toward Leon, evaporating the atmosphere in its path. Leon flapped the ten wings on his back, his body flitting away like a gale, letting the holy light miss.
Boom!
The holy light struck a tall building, which was destroyed without suspense, turning into a shower of rubble. Even then, its power remained undiminished; after piercing the first building, it leveled several more.
"Tch—" Leon couldn't help but click his tongue. The power of the True Longinus was indeed formidable. Even a simple release of holy energy could easily demolish several buildings. If he were hit, even without the elemental disadvantage, he would be severely injured. "No wonder it's claimed to be capable of slaying gods. It truly lives up to the name of the strongest Longinus."
"This is the reliance that allows humans to overcome other races, and even overcome the gods," Cao Cao said without arrogance. He looked at the holy spear, then at Leon, who was shrouded in wind, fire, and lightning. With a hint of regret, he added, "If Zenith Tempest were on our side as well, the two greatest Longinus working together might truly be enough to defeat the gods."
"You actually considered teaming up?" Leon said with a half-smile. "I thought you only wanted to defeat the gods through your own strength."
"Naturally, I wish to defeat them alone, but I am well aware that with my current self, that is difficult," Cao Cao said candidly. "So, until I am capable, I don't mind utilizing humanity's greatest advantage in battle."
"Humanity's greatest advantage?" Leon raised an eyebrow. "Numerical superiority?"
"No." Cao Cao raised the holy spear and smiled. "It is flexible adaptability and wisdom."
As his voice fell, holy light bloomed once more. Leon was about to counter, but unexpectedly, one of the jade jewels beside Cao Cao lit up. That was Assaratana (Horse Treasure), capable of shifting a target's position at will. This time, Cao Cao did not shift his own position, but Leon's.
Leon felt a blur before his eyes, and in the next instant, he appeared directly in front of the True Longinus.
Boom!
The holy aura transformed into a beam of light that swallowed Leon's figure. Leon flew backward, crashing through several buildings before finally slamming into a mountain, causing the peak to vibrate violently.
"Cough—!" Embedded deep within the mountain, Leon coughed up a mouthful of blood.
"Damn it, I was careless—"
Cao Cao's laughter reached his ears: "As I predicted, your elemental transformation has a limit. I've seen through the weakness of Nature's Hope: you can only maintain a form for about a minute, you must switch attributes every time, and you need a ten-second interval to stabilize. Am I correct, Lord Eligos?"
Cao Cao stood upon Hatthiratana (Elephant Treasure), drifting over leisurely. Leon expressionlessly wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. His ten black wings began to flap as he flew out from the mountain.
"You think because you've seen through Nature's Hope, you've got me cornered?"
Rumble—! Leon released a massive surge of pure white aura.
"Cakkaratana (Wheel Treasure)!"
Cao Cao's expression shifted. He summoned a jewel and made it transform into a long spear, shooting it toward Leon. However, a bolt of lightning immediately struck down from the sky, hitting the jewel and knocking it back.
"—Balance Breaker."
The power-laden chant rang out from Leon's mouth, piercing the clouds. A sixth pair of Devil Wings appeared behind him. His demonic power surged from the Ten-Wing level to the Twelve-Wing level, reaching the true Satan-Class.
"—Speranza Di Briscola."
Leon's Balance Breaker was modeled after the one used by Dulio Gesualdo, which would have been named "Flagello di Colori del Arcobaleno, Speranza Di Briscola." However, Leon was not an Angel. Naturally, he couldn't take a name like "Holy Rainbow Messenger." His Balance Breaker didn't sprout feathery wings or a halo; it manifested twelve obsidian Devil Wings. Therefore, he removed the "Flagello di Colori del Arcobaleno" part.
"Speranza Di Briscola"—that was the definitive name of his Balance Breaker.
"Take this, Cao Cao."
Carrying Satan-Class magic power, Leon stepped on the air, creating sonic booms as he swept toward Cao Cao's position.
Shua!
Cao Cao knew he couldn't compete in speed and activated Assaratana (Horse Treasure) to teleport away. He also tried to warp Leon in a different direction and fire a beam of Holy Light, but the vastly accelerated Leon easily dodged with a simple side-step.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Several bolts of lightning struck toward Cao Cao's head, but they were swallowed by a vortex formed from a jewel above him. The vortexes soon appeared around Leon, letting the lightning surge out to hit him, but Leon's magic power was so incredible it formed a magical storm that deflected the bolts away.
Then, Leon extended a hand toward Cao Cao.
Weng!
In an instant, a soap bubble appeared, enveloping Cao Cao.
"Not good!" Cao Cao sensed the danger and immediately used Assaratana (Horse Treasure) to teleport.
Rumble! Almost the exact moment he teleported, countless divine punishments appeared inside the bubble. Violent flames, terrifying lightning, tidal waves, dust storms, tornadoes, blizzards—various disaster-level phenomena appeared as if capable of destroying heaven and earth.
"Is this the ability of your Balance Breaker?!"
Cao Cao's figure instantly appeared behind Leon, thrusting his spear. But the spear struck a soap bubble that appeared out of nowhere. The bubble deformed but did not burst; instead, it rapidly expanded along the length of the spear, enveloping Cao Cao once more.
Shua!
Cao Cao teleported out again, only to find himself in another bubble. He realized that the entire sky was occupied by soap bubbles. As long as he didn't leave this pocket dimension, he would only end up inside another one.
"Let's see how you hide now," Leon sneered, scattering all the soap bubbles across the entire battlefield.
Rumble—!
Within every bubble, world-ending disasters erupted. Even a true god would find it impossible to emerge unscathed. Cao Cao knew he would be turned to ash in an instant. Thus, he erupted.
"O Spear! The true Holy Spear which pierces through God!"
"Suck the ambition of the King of Domination sleeping within me and pierce through the gap of blessing and destruction!"
"Thou, announce the will, and turn into a glow!"
Cao Cao held the holy spear high, chanting the solemn incantation. The tip of the spear suddenly unfurled to its absolute limit. A massive light shone forth as a colossal holy aura exploded. Cao Cao himself seemed graced by a miracle.
"Truth Idea!"
With Cao Cao's roar, holy brilliance filled the entire world. A miracle occurred as every soap bubble Leon had created burst and vanished instantly. The natural disasters were dispelled, returning Cao Cao to freedom, though he was left panting heavily.
Leon's pupils shrank. "Truth Idea... so the rumors are true. The Holy Spear possesses the power of Hegemony as well."
This was a special power of hegemony unique only to the True Longinus, a force distinct from the draconic Juggernaut Drive or Juggernaut Overdrive, and even the monstrous Breakdown the Beast. It was the manifestation of the "God of the Bible's" will.
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