novelraw Chapter 419: Can We Make Peace?
Chapter 419: Can We Make Peace?
Chapter 419: Can We Make Peace?Thump! Thump! Thump!
Within the storm, crimson battle energy surged wildly!
A heavy, thumping heartbeat sound emanated from Chen Qi's chest. The scarlet tentacles behind him dramatically swelled to ten meters, like wildly dancing ribbons in the air. Combined with the Release of his Crimson Form, his entire being had become like a frenzied beast!
"Is this it!? Just this!? Sea God, make me more excited! Excited!"
The Sea God had transformed from the initial attacker into the passive defender.
The blade energy of the Crimson Form gradually scattered Chen Qi's rationality, rendering his entire being in a state of madness:
"Keep dancing! Sea God, your current state can't even compare to a tiny crab!"
As one of the Four Great Emperors of the pirates, the current Sea God couldn't even fully excite Chen Qi!
A crab!? You dare insult me by calling me a small crab!? The Sea God, being frantically attacked, flushed red with anger, manipulating spears of storm and tidal waves to block this torrential downpour of dense attacks.
However, faced with this immense size, the Sea God who had activated Goblet Release grew increasingly weaker in terms of presence—Cup-Pattern Transcendents possessed extremely strong constitutions and recovery power. Yet, the chilling aura of the Rift Blade and the healing prohibition effect of Flesh Cleaver Bone Breaker greatly diminished her traits!
Still, if this continues, my stamina will ultimately prevail... the Sea God inwardly shouted.
Under the high-intensity Release mode, Chen Qi's stamina was also continuously depleting.
His movements grew slower and slower;
within the dense attacks, numerous openings began to appear—
"Hunter, your spiritual energy field indeed surpasses my imagination, but it's not enough, not enough, still not enough!"
"Far from enough!"
The Sea God's eyes had already lost reason. Compared to an elegant Sea Goddess, she more closely resembled a crazed monster.
She simultaneously condensed spears of tidal waves and storm in both hands, merging them together to form an even more massive spear!
The power of storm and tidal waves unified!
This strike would surely pierce through the Black Hunter's heart!
The Sea God seized a fleeting opportunity and unleashed the spear in her hand!
Whoosh!
Storm and tidal waves continuously converged, forming one hundred spirals charging toward Chen Qi—
His stamina is already insufficient;
this strike is enough to severely injure him! The moment the Sea God launched the spear, a flush appeared on her face, and the corner of her mouth curled into an extremely excited smile.
Yet, in that very instant, a vibrant green appeared within the spiritual energy field in her vision.
This life-filled spiritual energy, like a spring breeze bathing him, gradually caused bloody flesh buds resembling seeds to sprout from Chen Qi's scarred wounds!
Chen Qi's expression turned cold, a powerful and vigorous life force surging through all his muscles.
In that instant, his depleted spiritual energy was immediately restored!
Fen's life energy could transform into plants and her own life energy, transferring this energy rapidly—
This kind of healing far surpassed that of ordinary physicians.
However, under normal circumstances, perfect use of this technique required intimate skin-to-skin contact.
But even without contact, this life energy could still greatly replenish Chen Qi's spiritual energy.
"Blade Release. Sacrifice My Flesh and Blood—"
Chen Qi adjusted his breathing, holding the burning great blade horizontally before his chest, using all his strength to block the Sea God's storm and tidal wave spears.
Sever Their Bones and Sinew!
Crackling thunderous sounds came from Chen Qi's body. The Sea God's immense power had completely struck his limbs, even his internal organs.
Sacrifice My Flesh and Blood was a blocking technique;
the stronger the enemy's attack, the more powerful its counterattack would be.
Clang!
Chen Qi used the Release to fully absorb this immense power, then twisted the blade, returning it all to the Sea God—
Clang!
"Everyone, be careful!"
"Beware the block!!"
Haige and the Archbishop stepped forward, resolutely shielding the Sea God Pirates' believers behind them.
Storm, tidal waves, and crimson blade energy converged together, then violently exploded, transforming into an even greater storm!
Air currents exploded, mountains crumbled and earth split.
Before this immense impact, many Pillars of the Abyss had already suffered severe fractures.
The massive smoke wave slowly dispersed. The duel between the two gradually ceased, returning to calm.
"Huu—"
Fen and Yisha both widened their eyes.
They saw that at the very center of the battlefield, both Chen Qi and the Sea God were covered in wounds.
"Hah, hah, hah—"
Chen Qi stopped the Release of his Crimson Form, using his long blade to support himself on the ground. The wildly dancing tentacles behind him retracted, returning to the core of Ember's Touch.
The Sea God's face was also covered in scars, the six wings behind her were shattered, and her Goblet Release had also ended.
Qi... Fen's eyes widened.
From the current situation, it appeared Chen Qi and the Sea God had at least fought to a draw.
Thump!
The Sea God's sturdy legs trembled uncontrollably, unable to stand.
To prevent herself from kneeling in a humiliating posture, the proud woman had no choice but to lie prone on the ground, forming an extremely awkward position!
"......"
"How is this possible?"
Blood flowed from the Sea God's eyes. Her Sea Goddess state actually couldn't surpass the Black Hunter's Blade Release—
She had cultivated underwater for too long;
her practical combat ability was still too weak.
Second stage, over! Chen Qi raised his head, spitting out a bloodied tooth.
Although the battle duration was short, it was entirely spent in a Released state. His spiritual energy and stamina were mostly depleted.
His heart kept pounding incessantly;
his muscles felt an unprecedented soreness and swelling!
Both sides had burned out.
Damn it, damn it... The Sea God gritted her teeth with difficulty, standing up again.
Many high-ranking members of the pirate crew were also shocked.
They never expected that, without the Ice Witch taking action, the Sea God they viewed as sacred, proud, and fearsome would one day display such an unsightly state!
Moreover, it was because of a low-tier skill like Charm from the floral aspect.
The fury in the Sea God's heart gradually subsided.
Facing the Hunter before her, and the witch who just healed Chen Qi, she needed to reformulate her next plan!
Chen Qi stood up again, taunting:
"Sea God, what's wrong? Are you not up to it anymore?"
Chen Qi took a deep breath.
This Sea God, one of the Four Great Emperors, had experienced severe emotional loss of control. Provoking and attacking her was undoubtedly an excellent tactic.
Everything is for the greater picture... The Sea God looked at the expectant members of the Sea God Pirates, raised her head, and snorted coldly:
"Hmph, Hunter, you don't actually think this is my true power, do you—"
"I'm completely fine, completely... fine..."
As she spoke, crimson blood trickled from the corner of the Sea God's mouth, drip-drip-dripping onto the ground.
This boss's mouth is really tough... Chen Qi rapidly adjusted his breathing.
Crack!
The Sea God forcibly realigned her injured bones and sinews, once again adopting a proud expression, smiling slightly:
"However, although your power is insignificant before me, as a struggling ant, you are already strong enough."
"Hunter, you have gained my recognition! For this, I am willing to give you an opportunity, a chance to join our great undertaking, to rule this very sea...
Simultaneously, I am also willing to tell you the truth of this sea!"
"I am willing to offer you a chance for reconciliation!!"
Yisha was momentarily stunned.
The Sea God wanted to tempt the Black Hunter to join them!
In Yisha's view, the Sea God's three-meter-tall appearance and perfect figure were extraordinarily charming!
In the blooming Goldenfinch Kingdom, she could even surpass the five-hundred-jin bat girl to win the city's beauty pageant!
Moreover, as one of the Four Great Emperors of the Sea God Pirates, she truly possessed unimaginable wealth.
If the Black Hunter were tempted, the consequences would be unthinkable!
Black Hunter... Yisha felt extremely panicked.
I'm used to it, used to it... Fen remained completely unflustered. Throughout this journey, she had lost count of how many organizations tried to seduce Chen Qi!
But until now, without exception, Chen Qi had unhesitatingly chosen her!
Thinking about it, Qi does seem to know Charm techniques, but even without them, he can still attract people... Fen proudly puffed out her chest, gently patting Yisha:
"Don't worry too much, Sister Yisha, Qi is ours..."
"Mhm."
Yisha tilted her head and nodded.
At that moment, the Archbishop and Haige, engrossed in watching the battle, finally snapped back to reality.
It seemed they had two traitors in their midst!
"Haige, it's the witches, act quickly!"
"Understood, witches, I, Lord Haige, will show you some real power..."
Haige found an opportunity, drew his trident, and aimed it at Fen's head.
But just then, a faint voice reached his ear:
"Try laying a finger on her and see what happens?"
In that split second, Haige's spiritual intuition showed him a vision of his neck snapping, his body shattering like tofu, breaking into pieces!
Black Hunter... Haige grabbed his neck, instantly breaking into a cold sweat, lowered the trident, and said with a smile:
"You two, would you like some dried fish snacks?"
After speaking, he obediently offered the dried fish snacks he had hidden in his pocket to the two women.
"......"
Yisha and Fen were both stunned.
"Haige..."
The Sea God watched this scene but did not correct his cowardly behavior.
After all, her current goal was reconciliation, not continued fighting!
At this moment, she had exhausted most of her own spiritual energy. If she continued borrowing spiritual energy from the Pillars of the Abyss, she could indeed easily crush the three people before her.
But her ascension ceremony would be delayed for months—
And her ambition to rule the sea would completely turn to foam.
The Sea Lily behind the Sea God curved, forming a small chair.
She straightened her disheveled long dress and gently sat down:
"Black Hunter, why do you serve the Ice Witch? Let me guess, unsurprisingly, it's to become a Saint, just like I once did..."
Buying time... Chen Qi gripped his blade, swallowing.
Judging by the flow of spiritual energy from the Pillars of the Abyss here, the Sea God could draw upon the immense power within these pillars!
As the final boss of the Sea God Pirates, the Sea God was far from easily defeated.
The Sea God still had an unprecedented perfect stage.
The Sea God in this state was the true complete form.
This stage required him, Fen, and Yisha to join forces to overcome!
Therefore, like the Sea God, he needed to buy time.
Chen Qi glanced at Fen, signaling her to prepare to replenish his state.
Simultaneously, he commanded the Coastal Apex Predators in the river, seeking an opportune moment to launch the final assault.
Fen took a deep breath, preparing to expend lifespan, using the highest-tier life magic she could muster to restore Chen Qi's state.
Then, Chen Qi looked at the Sea God without speaking, continuing to adjust his breathing.
The Sea God snapped her fingers and said calmly:
"You've tacitly agreed, right? Black Hunter, to be frank, I have been seeking the path to godhood for half a century, a full fifty years..."
"For fifty years, every night, I researched methods for the Path to Sainthood.
I traveled to hundreds of ruins across the sea, dispatched three thousand exploration fleets, studied for tens of thousands of nights, had countless dreams, and all of this was to ascend to a higher existence."
"However, you might have a question: why doesn't someone like me, eager to become a divine existence, seek out my former teacher, that being who once dominated the seas, the Ice Witch..."
Teacher... Fen's eyes widened, swallowing.
She never expected the Sea God would suddenly bring up her teacher at this critical moment!
A flicker of curiosity also appeared in Chen Qi's eyes.
In fact, although the Ice Witch was a legend of the sea, her past was almost a complete mystery.
The only thing known was that she was once a saintess, from the Winter Kingdom, a saintess who worshipped the source of Ice affinity, the Thorn Goddess.
He's interested! The Sea God crossed her nearly 1.8-meter-long legs, smiling slightly:
"Listen, Black Hunter, do not be tempted by the witch. The Ice Witch's essence is a devil who will stop at nothing to become a divine existence."
"The reason she wants to save the sea is because of her ambition, her bestowed fate.
To become a demigod, one must fulfill the world's path of fate.
To permanently possess demigod power, she must complete the Thorn Goddess's mission. That mission is to save this sea at the time of its destruction—
Once she saves the sea, she can become a god-like being, ageless and deathless, fearless of the God of Death, forever flowing in every corner of the sea."
Saving the sea is Teacher's mission for advancing to demigod... Fen blinked;
this was the first time she had heard this claim.
However, ever since she met her teacher, her teacher did possess an unimaginable obsession towards saving this soon-to-be-destroyed sea!
The world-saving witch—this was her teacher's title in past eras.
Chen Qi stroked his chin.
Actually, this had some credibility.
To become an existence beyond Saint, one must possess extremely high renown and accomplish unimaginable feats.
He's like me, someone who craves power, someone who can be reconciled with, yes, a suitable candidate! The Sea God looked at the Black Hunter, continuing to smile:
"Do not be deceived by the Ice Witch's surface. Everything she does is to save the sea and complete her ascension.
And in this process, whether friends, students, or other loved ones, all are sacrifices she can make.
Hunter, Flower Witch, the final outcome of following the Ice Witch is only one: becoming consumables in her demigod ascension mission."
Consumables... Fen couldn't help but clench her teeth, suppressing the anger in her heart.
This arrogant person before her actually dared to slander her teacher so brazenly!
However, for the sake of the greater picture, she silently shifted her footing, seeking an opportunity to make contact with Chen Qi and heal him.
Consumables in the ascension mission... Chen Qi regripped his blade.
Seeing Chen Qi didn't respond, the Sea God raised her head even more arrogantly:
"Listen, Hunter, following the Ice Witch will only lead you to become a drowned corpse of the sea.
And everything she possesses—whether the rift Workshop, or the fifth-tier profession card that fourth-tier Transcendents dream of—I possess it all!"
"Even an abyssal rift weapon forged from multiple unique rift materials, something only fifth-tier beings can master..."
After speaking, the Sea God snapped her fingers.
At her slender fingertip, a faint black flame appeared!
The moment the flame appeared, the temperature of the entire Sublimation Land instantly dropped by ten degrees. The light grew dim, and some eerie, incomprehensible screams emerged. The controlled sea beast groups, driven by instinctive fear, hastily retreated.
The Sea God raised her hand, offering the black flame in her palm:
"And as long as we cooperate, everything, everything of the Sea God Pirates, will be yours."