manynovel Chapter 614 Choice
Chapter 614 Choice
The two of them set off quickly, and when they arrived, they joined forces to block the Lord of Annihilation's fatal attack on the Star Emperor.
"Be careful, this guy is very strong," Hanyu Xinghuang naturally retreated behind the two and warned them. His divine aura was already extremely unstable. Xinghuang created a world within himself, thus preserving his divine power and taking advantage of the gap to quickly recover his strength.
Emperor Tianqi and Cang Xing also took over from Xing Huang, facing the Devil Lord Jiemie head-on. Jiemie's face flashed with disbelief. He had seen how badly Emperor Tianqi had been injured. It was truly astonishing that he had already recovered in such a short time.
When he was distracted, Cang Xing seized the opportunity to use the "Demon Chains" to control and bind the Lord of Destruction, creating an opportunity for Emperor Tianqi to attack. The chains were surrounded by colorful light and directly broke through the Lord of Destruction's protective barrier.
The Demon Lord of Destruction was stunned for a moment. When he came to his senses, the chains had already wrapped around his body. The colorful light penetrated his skin and directly sealed his origin.
"You're the only one who can do that!" the Demon Lord sneered, shattering the demonic chains with his telekinesis. Cang Xing was attacked and retreated a few steps. Emperor Tianqi took advantage of the situation and rushed forward, slashing the opponent's chest with his sword. Sparks flew, and a wound suddenly appeared on the Devil Lord's body, shrouded in a rainbow of light.
Emperor Tianqi originally wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to launch a series of attacks to suppress the opponent. However, he underestimated the defensive power of the Lord of Destruction. Even after being hit head-on, the Lord of Destruction did not become stunned. He turned around and drew his sword to block Emperor Tianqi's subsequent pursuit. The original combo attack turned into a direct confrontation.
At this point, the difference in strength between the two was clear. The Devil Lord of Destruction swung his sword hastily with one hand, and he could have directly suppressed the Emperor of Apocalypse. The veins on the Emperor's forehead bulged as he blocked the Devil Lord of Destruction's sword. Then, he suddenly exerted force on Wang Xinyu, forcing the opponent to move away. As a result, the Devil Lord of Destruction took advantage of the situation and kicked him, shattering three ribs.
Jiemie attempted to counterattack further, but Cangxing followed up with a Deconstruct, disrupting his opponent's rhythm. Tianqidi Contest was able to escape, and the two sides once again distanced themselves, simultaneously charging and casting skills.
"Gods Revolt"
"Flowing Wind Sword"
"Shura Blood Slaughter"
The skills of Cang Xing and Di Jun intertwined, creating a combined attack that collided with the Shura Blood Slaughter of the Devil Lord of Destruction. The two were almost evenly matched, reaching a stalemate. Each side increased their power, attempting to push their skills forward. Ultimately, the Devil Lord of Destruction emerged victorious, suppressing both.
At the crucial moment, Emperor Hanyu Xing threw the Emperor's Spear, disrupting the balance between the three and forcing the Devil Lord of Destruction to withdraw and defend. Seizing this opportunity, Emperor Tianqi and Zhujie Cangxing simultaneously increased their strength, pushing back the Devil Lord of Destruction's attack. Their combined attacks, combined with the backlash, instantly struck the Devil Lord of Destruction. His chest was a bloody mess, his wound shrouded in a shimmering rainbow light, and the wound's healing process became extremely slow. He suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, retreated repeatedly, and turned to run.
The Devil Lord of Annihilation's actions caught everyone by surprise, but after a brief moment of surprise, there was a burst of ecstasy. In their minds, the Void Legion was a group of berserkers, arrogant to the point of arrogance. They possessed an almost obsessive confidence in their own stats. There were only two possible scenarios that could cause them to retreat.
1. Orders from higher levels.
2. The gap in strength between the two sides is huge. If they fight hard, they will die and can only run away.
Judging from the situation of Lord Nirvana, he undoubtedly belongs to the second category.
The safest plan for them was to use their own strength to hold the battlefield, locking themselves and Jiemie within this world. They only needed to hold out until Bai Ye slew the War Lord, and then they could join forces to deal with the strongest Lord. Even if they couldn't defeat him, they could still escape unscathed.
While this was the safest option, it wasn't the best one in their minds. Judging from the recent battle, the Lord of Destruction's upper limit was only two Temple-level heroes. The confidence born from the disparity in hard power intensified their thinking. Since they already had the advantage, why not be more daring? Defeating the enemy would greatly benefit both the public and the private.
Emperor Tianqi looked unsatisfied and wanted to continue chasing the fleeing Jiemie Demon Lord. However, he was stopped by the Hanyu Xinghuang.
"Don't be impatient. What do you think, Cang Xing? Do you still want to chase?" Although it was a question, the tone used was a statement. It was obvious that even the Star Emperor wanted to continue the pursuit.
They already had a significant advantage. Including Wings of Rebirth, who were on standby on the periphery, they had a total of four demigods, possessing two methods of countering the enemy. This was already the ideal situation; achieving this condition again in the future was uncertain.
With the last bit of caution in his heart, Emperor Hanyu Xing asked Cang Xing.
"Based on the information collected by this machine, we have gained an absolute advantage and can continue the pursuit." Cang Xing said.
The three people made their decision not out of thin air or on impulse, but with a deeper logic behind it.
From a public perspective, the status and strength of the Lord of Annihilation in the Legion of Nothingness are of great importance. Eliminating the opponent can greatly alleviate the pressure faced by their side in the top-level battlefield.
Demon Lords aren't like the cabbages at the village market; you can't consume them today and replenish them tomorrow. While they can be revived, it takes a long time. At least a hundred years, and that's just the starting price.
If they could truly completely eliminate the Devil Lord of Annihilation, they could at least bring peace to the universe for about 500 years. With the cooperation of Bai Ye, the Void Legion had lost two Devil Lords in a row. They would definitely not be able to launch an attack on the universe in a short period of time, which was enough to ensure that the entire universe would remain safe for a thousand years.
A thousand years seemed unremarkable given the long lifespan of an elf. Even the now worthless Elf King seemed immortal.
But the reality is quite different. While elves have a long lifespan, their golden period of growth and cultivation is very brief, lasting roughly one to two thousand years after birth. After this, their spiritual growth curve slows to a crawl, eventually stagnating. This golden period of over a thousand years largely determines an elf's upper limit.
As the saying goes, "You can tell a child's future at the age of three and his character at the age of seven."
Unless you later acquire some incredible fortunes such as elemental inheritance or racial secrets, you can only rely on the accumulation of time to slowly endure, accumulate foundation, and accumulate experience, and enter the so-called garbage time.
Furthermore, the Heroes' Temple has now lifted its hold on the lower realms. Whether advancing or cultivating, both are now twice as effective with half the effort. A thousand years is plenty of time for the universe to recover from this conflict. More important than practical significance is the spiritual boost.
Since the beginning of the war, the Saiou Universe had been fighting an extremely difficult battle. Even if they had achieved some success, they had also suffered heavy casualties. It could be said that they had been defeated repeatedly, but had never won a true victory. Once they had slain the two demon kings, it would undoubtedly greatly boost morale and build confidence.
Personally, the Demon Lords are very valuable, as we have shown more than once before. Being able to kill them is a commendable honor even for the heroes of the Temple.
Of course, all of the above can be achieved even with the original plan. What really makes them willing to take risks is their strong self-esteem and desire to prove themselves.
The Templar heroes were all exceptional individuals of their generation, their pride strong, never willing to stand behind others as lambs to be protected. At the very least, they wanted to stand shoulder to shoulder and fight together.
Moreover, this protector was a junior whose qualifications and age were far inferior to their own. This result was a great shock to several people.
By then, Bai Ye will be 13.0 and the MVP of the game. I, with a 3.0, will be a pure winner. The thought of this makes the three of them feel ashamed. So the two of them need to make achievements and prove their own value.
For Cang Xing, the reasons were more complex. She had watched Bai Ye grow up, from being the one being protected at first, to a partner standing shoulder to shoulder, and now protecting everyone from afar. Cang Xing always felt unwilling to let Bai Ye bear so much pressure, and wanted to step forward to share some of it.
But as a top-tier AI, she had a clear understanding of objective reality. Being competitive and showing off were two different things. Her own strength was no longer comparable to the other party's. If she forced her presence forward, not only would it not help Bai Ye, but she would even become a burden to him. Bai Ye already had a heavy responsibility, so how could she possibly hold him back?
What further weighed on her mind was that her and Bai Ye's current situation was largely due to external forces. Under the relentless pressure of the Void, nearly all of Bai Ye's former lovers had been eliminated.
When it comes to love, she thinks she is not much better than those people. The number of times the two of them have been together or even together can be counted on one hand.
Intimate activities like those that ordinary couples have are even rarer.
If the version can eliminate others, then one day it will eliminate her. Cang Xing originally thought that this was a very distant thing, but now it seems to be right in front of him.
Therefore, he or she urgently needs to make achievements and prove that he or she is still valuable in the current version.
In short, the three of them, under the guidance of various internal and external factors, made an extremely risky move in hindsight.