novelraw Chapter 175: Battle!
Chapter 175: Battle!
A seal? The Ice Witch's seal?
Chen Qi was startled.
This dimensional rift was actually connected to the Ice Witch?
Although traces of the Ice Witch could be found everywhere in the Witch Sea, this was his first time encountering her mark within a rift.
According to legends, the Ice Witch came from the distant Winter Kingdom. As a saint surpassing fourth-tier legendaries, she was the savior of the Witch Sea, the strongest witch, and the guardian of the Witch Sea's order.
But her deeds extended far beyond that.
To prevent the Witch Sea from becoming corrupted land, the Ice Witch also possessed prophetic abilities. She would place seals to eradicate any elements that might destroy the Witch Sea.
The fact that this rift was sealed by the Ice Witch precisely demonstrated its significance.
Moreover, she would occasionally appear during major events and nurture a new witch every century.
The Flower Witch Fen was the Ice Witch's youngest disciple.The Ice Witch had placed a seal here... Chen Qi gazed at the transparent illusory barrier, a sense of foreboding rising within him.
Legends said the Ice Witch, like the Deep Sea Hunters, was a hunter of deep-sea monsters!
And compared to hunting large sea beasts, she preferred hunting humanoid deep-sea monsters.
Someone like Chen Qi was precisely the Ice Witch's most desired prey.
However, unlike the deceased Deep Sea Hunters, this witch was merely slumbering.
"Qi, step back!"
Little Crow stepped in front of Chen Qi and drank a vitality potion.
At the same time, she untied her hair, removed her cumbersome pharmacist robe, revealing the combat-friendly shorts and black tank top underneath, along with her lean, powerful muscles.
She clearly hadn't neglected her training.
Chen Qi observed Little Crow and prepared for battle as well.
White Cloak had already placed his hand on the Ice Witch's barrier.
"The final obstacle..."
Undoubtedly, those attempting to break the seal would face the Ice Witch's punishment!
Chen Qi took a step back as a special enlightenment flashed through his mind.
[You have heard the Ice Witch's warning enlightenment.]
["Halt your steps, travelers. This is an ancient dream from ten thousand meters beneath the deep sea. It brings no blessings, only the corruption that will descend upon this world."]
["Once it emerges, everyone will die."]
Hearing the Ice Witch's century-old warning, White Cloak let out a disdainful laugh:
"Halt? Everyone dies eventually. The world will inevitably become corrupted land. Black blood has already soaked through. Does a dying witch's seal think it can stop the tide of the deep sea?"
White Cloak ignored the enlightenment, placing his hand on the barrier and continuously channeling Phantom Affinity spiritual energy!
Meanwhile, the Triangle Helmet Knights behind him splashed black tainted blood onto the barrier.
The enlightenment appeared again!
["I repeat, halt."]
White Cloak stomped forward with all his might.
Crack! Crack!
Enormous fissures appeared on the barrier.
["Final warning, halt."]
With the opportunity before him, White Cloak had no intention of stopping.
In the end, they didn't hear enlightenment, only an extremely contemptuous laugh:
'Hmph—'
With a crisp shattering sound, the entire barrier instantly collapsed!
Simultaneously, a massive black ice golem burst forth from beneath their feet.
Boom!
Its body was constructed from giant runic stones, covered in numerous inscriptions and a layer of black scales.
At the center of the statue burned a azure flame.
Chen Qi quickly scanned it.
The Bonfire Energy Company's military-grade energy core, Winter Kingdom royal workshop's runic stones, and the black scales covering its body!
These were the scales of a Coastal Apex Predator!
Ordinary third-tier supernaturals stood no chance against this black ice golem!
Boom! Although the ice golem was only five meters tall, considering its materials, it could easily slaughter ordinary third-tier supernaturals.
Remember, the power limit within this rift was precisely third-tier supernatural!
Boom! Boom!
The ice golem's core engine activated with deafening roars.
White Cloak turned back and said to Little Crow:
"Little Crow of the Blackfin Crew, this old man must proceed to the altar. This ice golem is yours to handle."
Little Crow's heart pounded as a cold sweat dripped down:
"Me fight the ice golem? I'm just a delicate doctor in charge of potion research. White Cloak, don't forget I represent the Blackfin Crew. If I die, the Blackfin Crew won't let you off. Big Mom is currently short of suitable dogs."
White Cloak tilted his head slightly, unconcerned:
"You're no ordinary doctor, but a third-tier Cup Shadow Affinity professional, a drug experiment subject. Under the influence of potions, you can temporarily exhibit power comparable to fourth-tier supernatural techniques.
Doctor Crow, you're stronger than I imagined. Moreover, that little captain beside you has also concealed his true strength. Daring to follow us here suggests he possesses considerable power too. You'll win..."
"Win... hahahaha!"
As he spoke, White Cloak couldn't help but laugh.
This was a creation of the Ice Witch herself. A mere crow could never withstand it.
"But buying time will suffice—"
At this point, he no longer needed to maintain the kindly old man act.
White Cloak silently raised his hand, casting a spell on himself and the Triangle Helmet Knights.
A dark membrane enveloped them.
Phantom Technique: Fading!
Fading, a third-tier Phantom Affinity spell, could erase one's presence while inflicting minor mental attacks on any attempting to observe them.
For golems that detected spiritual energy and power, this was the perfect counter.
However, considering this was the Ice Witch's statue, besides hiding their presence, they needed bait to distract the golem!
Clearly, White Cloak had designated her as monster bait!
Remember, although she was an undercover agent, her official identity was a Blackfin Crew cadre!
Little Crow said coldly:
"The Blackfin Crew won't let you off. Our cadres tolerate no disrespect. Big Mom will peel your spine open, the Blood Hunter will harvest your soul..."
Blackfin Crew cadres might endure insults, but never murder.
Anyone killing a Blackfin Crew cadre would face the fourth-tier Blade Affinity Blood Hunter personally sailing a crimson skiff to hunt their soul and blood!
White Cloak finally turned back:
"True, if just a dying old man killed a cadre, punishment would be inevitable. But when this old man obtains the Sea God's blessing and advances to fourth-tier, entering the legendary realm..."
"Then who would chastise a legend over some third-tier ant's death? Even Beiguo's Judgment Division would likely side with me."
According to Beiguo's laws, upon reaching fourth-tier legendary status, even serious crimes wouldn't warrant execution, but exile to the fringes as a penitent fringe hunter.
The reason fourth-tiers were called legends was their ability to transcend conventional rules.
White Cloak ignored Little Crow's warning and headed toward the altar.
In his eyes, once the ancient deep-sea entity descended, Little Crow and this captain would die anyway.
Might as well let them be useful before death.
The ice golem's body grew increasingly scorching!
Chen Qi drew the Black Blade and Flesh Cleaver Bone Breaker from his Backpack Card while commanding the Deepsea Water Spirits into combat stance.
"Number One."
"Waku waku (Understood, Master!)"
The Deepsea Water Spirits assumed defensive positions.
"Bastard!"
Although Little Crow had anticipated this, she was powerless.
She couldn't defy the Blackfin Crew's orders and had to enter this rift.
Boom!
As the engine finished warming up, the ice golem charged forward, its massive fist like a high-speed missile.
Targeting Little Crow... Chen Qi swiftly drew his blade, executing Shadow Blade Slash against the golem.
The slash left a scorching trail on the golem's body!
Instantly, sparks flew everywhere!
Yet despite this, the painless golem's scale-covered fist still struck Little Crow's abdomen with full force!
"Pfft—"
Little Crow spat blood, immediately feeling her internal organs shatter!
Looking down at her bloodied abdomen, she saw Deepsea Water Spirit No.1 pressed against it, mitigating some impact.
"Waku waku (Master! Painful...)"
The Deepsea Water Spirit whimpered in agony.
"Sorry..."
Little Crow crushed ten potion bottles and drank them.
She hadn't engaged in real combat for too long, failing to react to the golem's charge.
Resulting in a weak water spirit taking the hit for her.
Now, she had no choice but to fight!
Fight!
A drug experiment subject needed no weapons—her drugged body was the sharpest blade!
Little Crow licked the crimson blood from her lips.
The next moment, she bent her arm, gently pressing her small fist against the golem's massive stone fist, softly chanting:
"Inch Force: Heaven Splitter!"