Four figures gradually came to a halt before the two, a sight all too familiar for Rod, as they were his well-known adversaries.
"What a small world," Sebella remarked, gazing at the four Tall Knights clad in heavy armor, each wielding different weapons, lined up before them. The oppressive aura of dark energy surrounding them was palpable, creating an atmosphere of intimidation.
"Dark Holy Judgment, Death Arrow, Soul Reaping, Apocalypse Devourer… The Four Horsemen have all been summoned. The Crimson Council certainly knows how to make a statement; this is quite rare," Sebella continued, her tone shifting back to one of playful indifference. She settled down with her arms crossed, resting her chin on her hands as she observed them curiously. "Do you think they are also here for the Divine Court Sacred Fruit?"
Rod shook his head and opened the holy tome, chanting an ancient and complex scripture. Two beams of holy light surged upward from the weighty book.
Suddenly, two radiant beings descended from the light, their gender indiscernible. They possessed a pair of luminous wings and were clad in golden armor with holy helmets. Standing proudly on either side of Rod, they faced the Activate Four Knights.
The Activate Four Knights took note of Rod from the Holy See. Treyzer was preoccupied with battling the Divine Court Guardian above and could not assist him; Rod had to rely on himself.
Having summoned these two Guardians of the Fallen Spirits, Rod continued to chant from the ancient scripture without pause. He infused each of them with layers of holy light, creating protective armor and radiant halos that made them appear magnificent.
The leader of the Apocalypse Four Horsemen stepped forward first. Wearing a ram's head mask adorned with two prominent curved horns, he was draped in black armor that seemed to exhale dark flames. More alarming was the massive broadsword he dragged behind him, carving a deep trench into the ground.
Rod felt a sinking sensation in his heart. Facing Dark Holy Judgment right from the start was daunting; even with Treyzer around, victory was not guaranteed.
"He's coming!" Sebella's expression turned grave as she noticed Dark Holy Judgment slowly advancing toward them.
The Dark Knight dragged his colossal sword closer with deliberate steps. The two luminous beings wielding holy swords floating above clearly sensed this dark entity's presence; the thick aura of darkness felt like a challenge!
The energy within the circle expanded as the two beings unleashed their power. In an instant, they charged toward the approaching Dark Chief Judgment Knight with their holy swords glowing brilliantly.
However, in the next moment, what appeared to be a clumsily moving Black Knight suddenly accelerated. He effortlessly lifted his massive sword with one hand, dark energy swirling around him and his weapon like a tempest.
The broad blade sliced through the air like paper in this knight's grip, colliding with the incoming holy swords of both beings simultaneously with a thunderous crash!
A wave of energy surged forth, scattering the air like a tempest. In the center, a dark figure stood firm against two opponents, the shadow of the Greatsword forming an impenetrable barrier that continuously devoured the radiance of the two combatants. More importantly, the two were forced apart, their holy swords struggling to break through the overwhelming darkness of the sword aura.
The Heavy Armored Knight leaped high and then descended upon one of the opponents with a heavy strike, his sword resembling a black flame, its force akin to a thousand tons crashing down. Boom!
The opponent was violently pushed back, his holy sword shattering into two pieces. Before he could react, he saw the Greatsword surge forward, engulfed in dark flames, piercing through him.
Rod watched in shock and horror, attempting to open the sacred tome for aid, only to find it empty, with just two pages remaining.
Bang!
One of the opponents behind him lunged toward the Dark Knight to save his comrade. However, a Death Arrow filled with surging energy shot through the air. As he turned to evade it, bang!
The Feathered Wings were caught off guard and pierced through. The ancient gray power swiftly consumed his wings and spread throughout his body. He struggled to reach out toward the knight who had fired the arrow.
But the Heavy Armored Knight suddenly withdrew his massive sword. With a chaotic sweep, the opponent shattered into countless light particles, while the one who had been pierced also dissolved into shimmering starlight in midair.
“‘Twilight Greatsword’ truly is an excellent tool for slaughtering your summoned divine servants!” Sebella remarked with a mocking tone as she witnessed the ease with which her foes were dispatched.
The Black Knight glanced at Rod and began to stride toward him with his greatsword in hand. Sebella narrowed her eyes and then stepped forward, clutching a filthy bear.
The Dark Knight halted, his towering figure regarding her with wariness and suspicion.
“You're much smarter than those fools,” Sebella said as she stood before him, smiling sweetly at the imposing Dark Knight.
The Dark Knight, wearing a mask, suddenly sensed something instinctively. His massive sword was drawn high above him as he swung it down toward this seemingly defenseless girl!
Sebella did not flinch; instead, she opened her mouth and let out a piercing scream. An invisible force surged forth toward the towering knight wielding his sword!
The scene seemed to freeze for a moment, as if everyone had their eardrums shaken. Following that, the environment around them began to blur, and a massive, heavy wall appeared behind them, towering like a sacred structure that inspired awe.
Lu Fei Fan was stealthily climbing on the back of a tree, but just as he reached out to pluck a nearby Divine Court Fruit, a high-pitched scream pierced through the air, penetrating Lu Fei Fan's consciousness like a heavy blow.
In the next instant, Lu Fei Fan found himself leaning against the towering wall, which felt as soft as mud. An invisible force seemed to pull him against it. He could see many faces resting against the wall—strange and towering beasts, vividly armored figures, and some unknown grotesque creatures. There were even two or three beings with feathered wings lying motionless against the soft wall.
Of course, the four Doomsday Knights were similarly sprawled beside him. Lu Fei Fan's consciousness remained somewhat clear, while the others appeared like vegetative souls absorbed into the wall, as if they were in a deep sleep or had their souls drained.
Lu Fei Fan tried to break free, but something astonishing happened.
The wall was absorbing his power. He felt sluggish, as if his mind was losing control and urging him to sleep. Yet within him, a voice kept ringing like a bell—Whale's Breath began to slowly circulate.
He struggled to escape from the muddy wall. The soft substance continuously tried to pull Lu Fei Fan back in, but his clarity grew brighter. The wall did not relent; countless tendrils of mud reached out like hands, wrapping around Lu Fei Fan in an attempt to push him back down.
Summoning all his Pulse Energy, Lu Fei Fan fought against this powerful suction, grappling to free himself from the wall that sought to absorb him. But more hands and sludge kept emerging from behind the wall to ensnare him. In a sudden burst of energy, Lu Fei Fan shouted!
“Ah!!!”
His head erupted in light as square blocks flew out from above him, piecing together into a rotating Magic Cube. As the Magic Cube spun, it unleashed waves of power that struck those hands trying to pull Lu Fei Fan back.
Finally, the Magic Cube transformed into a sphere of white light that enveloped Lu Fei Fan. It emitted an astonishing energy that shattered the hands and tendrils extending from the wall, creating shockwaves that completely freed Lu Fei Fan from its grasp.
The released energy also surged over to the four Doomsday Knights lying nearby. They all opened their eyes and attempted to break free, but like Lu Fei Fan before them, they were met with countless hands reaching out from the muddy wall—grasping and holding them back.
After several futile attempts to escape, one of the Dark Paladins suddenly raised his hand in an archery gesture. He closed his eyes and drew back his bowstring until it was taut—then released!
Whoosh!
Like a shooting star piercing through the chaotic night sky, a tremendous explosion erupted!
The astonishing blast rescued everyone from the walls that had been pulling them down into the mud, restoring their clarity. Behind them, there were no walls, yet they remained standing in place.
However, before the three knights, a new chasm had been carved out by a terrifying force. This was the arrow shot by Death Arrow just moments ago; he had clearly sensed his descent into danger. Raising his hand, he loosed an arrow that nearly pierced through Rod and Sebella, narrowly missing them.
Sebella stood beside the chasm, her bear being too close and consumed by the energy of Death Arrow, dissipating into nothingness. Before her lay the Greatsword that had been cleaved down by Dark Holy Judgment, resting just at her feet. The girl gazed solemnly at the Dark Knight before her.
"The song of her siren!" The gray knight, encased in heavy armor and a mask, warned everyone as he nocked another arrow, preparing to shoot at the girl again!
"Treyzer!" Rod shouted urgently.
In mid-air, Treyzer was locked in fierce combat with the Divine Court Guardian, enveloped in radiance and holy feathers. Upon hearing the call, he immediately turned and dove towards Sebella.
Boom!
The ground erupted with a shower of debris as he swept Sebella into his arms and shot upwards with incredible speed that was almost impossible to follow with the naked eye.
Yet Death Arrow continued to raise his bow and release another arrow. It whistled through the air like a force of destruction aimed straight at Treyzer as he soared skyward!
Treyzer attempted to dodge, but the Divine Court Guardian's Golden Gun struck him faster. His figure plummeted like a cannonball, crashing into the ground while still holding Sebella tightly. The speeding Death Arrow flew past them, heading straight for the Divine Court Sacred Tree!
Boom!
The Divine Court Sacred Tree trembled as if it had been severely wounded, its fruits falling from its branches. One of those fruits landed directly in Lu Fei Fan's hands.
Meanwhile, the Dark Knight on the ground sprang up with a thud and lunged toward the fallen Holy Fruit!
“Anyone who approaches the Holy Tree, kill them!” The Divine Court Guardian issued another warning, his figure darting toward the dark silhouette.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—
The Death Arrows shot toward the guardian once more. He deflected several arrows, but the others headed straight for the Divine Court Sacred Tree!
Bang, bang, bang!
The surging energy struck the Holy Tree again, causing it to tremble violently under the impact.
In the center of the Holy Tree, the Light Source, resembling an inverted sword, suddenly dimmed. Following that, the Holy Tree emitted cracking sounds as if it were breaking apart.
Lu Fei Fan looked up at the Holy Tree, noticing that there were still plenty of Holy Fruits remaining. Before this tree fell, he needed to climb up and gather a few more.
He leaped into the air, but at the same time, a black figure surged upward alongside him!
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