Chapter 286: A Wish Power Comparable to a God's

Luo De did not lie; he indeed felt no pity or regret at all over the lady's death.

No matter how pitiful she was before.

The sins she committed after joining Snezhnaya are also real.

This isn't to say that by playing the victim she could make people sympathize with her, pity her, or even forgive her.

Say something unpleasant.

If someone wanted to forgive her, then who would forgive the innocents who died pointlessly at her hands? Luo De does not have the habit of judging people by their past.

Such emotions were also directed by him toward the upcoming duel before the throne with Sanbing.

Although he previously said he would use the rules of the duel before the throne to defeat Sanbing, then have the Electro Archon execute him according to the rules.

This way he could avoid the trouble that might arise from killing an executive.

After all, in his agreement with the Cryo Empress.

The only executive he said could die by his hand was the doctor; no other executives were included.

Therefore.

Logically speaking.

Luo De should have replicated Ying's method of defeating the lady—cripple Sanbing, then let the Electro Archon take his head.

However, the moment he saw Sanbing again.

He suddenly changed his mind.

Because he thought of something.

According to the original timeline.

Before his duel before the throne with Ying, the lady should have also had a match with Jiu tiao Suoluo.

According to the rules of the duel before the throne.

The defeated Jiu tiao Suoluo should have been executed.

But the fact is.

Jiu tiao Suoluo was completely unharmed, whereas the lady, upon losing, was immediately beheaded by the Electro Archon.

So Luo De instantly understood what Yae Miko had told him before he came.

"The calamity has already taken shape."

"If possible, little guy, please help us clean up a bit."

As compensation.

Yae Miko slipped Luo De an extra talisman.

Unlike the previous talisman that could summon her consciousness in the Heart of Pure Land, this talisman is a genuine one that can give Luo De a single protection.

At first Luo De still didn't understand.

Clearly there are rules, so why did Yae Miko say these things?

Now he understands.

Don't look at Sanbing, who, using the excuse of some strange triple betrayal, makes himself seem miserable, and by these deeds has committed many killings, even nearly exterminating the highly respected Electro Five Traditions of Inazuma; one can say his hands are stained with the blood of innocents.

What Yae Miko calls the calamity.

That's exactly what she meant.

And the current problem is.

Is the Electro Archon still feeling a bit of remorse toward this puppet he once abandoned?

This is not nonsense.

The Electro Archon clearly said he had not bound him, because deep down he still feels he owes him something.

Thinking this far.

Luo De licked his lips, and his gaze toward Sanbing also gained a hint of killing intent.

As the son of the Electro Archon.

Even if Sanbing were defeated, he might not be executed.

"You—"

Sanbing also noticed the killing intent in Luo De's eyes, and a hint of fear immediately showed.

Don't look at his usual arrogant self.

But Luo De still said that.

He hasn't been beaten enough.

Luo De remembers this very clearly.

Sanbing had also mouthed off at the doctor, but after a warning from the doctor he dared not speak.

This is the so-called "I despise all who are as great as Van Gogh; those overly tall, I regain my reason."

Amid the vigorous killing intent.

As the Electro Archon announced the start of the duel before the throne.

Luo De's form instantly turned into a bolt of lightning, he grabbed Sanbing's neck and squeezed hard.

He gave Sanbing no chance to speak.

With the force of a swift thunder, he forcibly broke the neck of the god-forged puppet.

Such violence and cruelty of his.

It also made Ying, watching from the side, involuntarily suck in a breath of cold air.

After dealing with Luo De for so long.

Although Ying knew Luo De shows no mercy to enemies, actions like this—going straight for a lethal blow—are still not many that he has done.

And on the other side.

Luo De, holding Sanbing's body, looked at Sanbing, who was still struggling to catch his breath, and couldn't help raising an eyebrow: "His vitality is still quite tenacious."

A puppet's body.

What was given to Sanbing was not just a body that doesn't fear fatigue, but also this extremely hard-to-kill physique.

"I, admit—"

Seeing Sanbing about to shout out those two words admitting defeat, Luo De immediately exerted force with his hand, forcibly choking back Sanbing's voice.

This scene.

It also caused the perpetually expressionless Thunderbolt General to show a slight reaction.

Luo De, who keenly noticed this, firmed up his previous idea.

As expected.

To the Thunderbolt General, Sanbing is clearly different from others.

The possibility of leaving one side open really does exist.

He had accepted a commission from Yae Miko.

Luo De, who had already been prepared to deal a fatal blow to Sanbing, hesitated no more; elemental energy erupted explosively, giving Sanbing no chance to shout out his admission of defeat.

Just like that.

Luo De and Sanbing's battle lasted less than two minutes; that once-arrogant Sanbing, who had readied himself to kill Luo De at first sight, was reduced in the roaring flames to a charred lump whose features could no longer be made out.

"Luo De wins."

The Thunderbolt General on the high platform coldly announced the result of the duel before the throne.

Afterward.

A mighty pressure suddenly burst forth from her body, and in an instant it filled the entire keep.

Unlike Sanbing, who is merely a puppet that has gained self-awareness.

Although the Thunderbolt General is also a puppet, she was made using the Electro Archon's own body.

In other words,

This puppet's body is truly the "most excellent and terrifying incarnation of thunder in this world".

Crackle—

Lightning gleamed from the Thunderbolt General's eyes, her braid also shimmering with purple lightning light; the oppressive pressure of the thunder made Luo De and Ying gasp for breath.

As the Thunderbolt General stepped down from the high platform one step at a time,

This sense of oppression grew ever harder to bear.

Especially Luo De.

"He really will take the opportunity to get revenge."

Luo De, who only dared to complain in his heart, silently cursed.

In terms of strength,

he is far stronger than Ying.

Yet when bearing the Thunderbolt General's might, Ying's expression is obviously much more relaxed than Luo De's.

Without a doubt.

The pressure Luo De endures is likely more than double what Ying suffers.

"You——" "——variables——"

As the Thunderbolt General's voice fell, a "boom" exploded outside the keep; the thunderclap, penetrating layer upon layer of the keep, made Luo De and Ying's ears ring loudly.

Next,

Amidst the rolling thunder, a purple long sword was slowly drawn from the Thunderbolt General's chest.

Ying, who had never seen such a sight, had her pupils contract sharply; she had wanted to exclaim, but suddenly realized that she, under the Thunderbolt General's pressure, could not utter a word.

Conversely, Luo De, accustomed to such pressure, found it relatively easier.

"I will embed you within the statue."

After saying that, the long sword descended, and a vast expanse of lightning light enveloped Luo De and Ying.

After a brief dizzy sensation,

Luo De's body suddenly felt light, free of the previous pressure.

What came into view was, besides a strange space, a woman sitting out of thin air who looked exactly like the Thunderbolt General.

"Is she the true Thunderbolt General that the divine child spoke of?"

Ying, who had also come to her senses, said somewhat surprisedly.

"Those far from eternity, I am very interested in you."

The closed-eyed Thunderbolt movie slowly opened her eyes.

Inconsistent with her voice was,

As she spoke, behind the Thunderbolt movie rose a rising ring of lightning bearing the Ba pattern, and she also gripped a purple naginata in her hand.

Seeing this situation,

Taking advantage of the moment before the Thunderbolt movie turned to attack her,

Luo De immediately pulled out the talisman given by Yae Miko.

These talismans come in a pair.

One for Luo De, one for Ying.

But their functions are the same; all are media for summoning Yae Miko's consciousness.

The reason for giving two is

It is to prevent the situation where Xing and Luo De are separately captured and taken to One Heart Pure Land.

And just after this pink protective charm appeared.

The crystal-clear pink light then shone brilliantly, followed by a light laugh: "Oh my, little one, you're quite quick."

Yae Miko's sudden appearance caused the tense atmosphere to dissipate considerably.

Raiden Ei quickly turned the blade's direction, murmuring in an incredulous tone: "Yae Miko, they, did you arrange them?"

Hehe—

Yae Miko covered her mouth and smiled: "Don't forget, entrusting consciousness to an object is something I taught you."

Having said that.

Yae Miko waved at Xing as well.

However, what she was calling for was not Xing, but the protective charm in Xing's arms.

Little ones.

Do you know?

During your training, I did a good job promoting you in the rebel army's camp.

Yae Miko counted on her fingers, reciting: "Those who face the lightning head-on, those who dare to defy the Electro Archon, those willing to sacrifice their lives for the resistance—oh dear, for this opportunity I've wasted plenty of breath, which is why they are willing to entrust their wishes to you."

Come.

Close your eyes and feel the power of these wishes well.

After saying that, Yae Miko quietly stepped back and handed the stage to the two who were about to use martial force to persuade the Thunder General.

Wish.

As soon as that word was spoken, Raiden Ei lightly shook her head: "This is the most detrimental thing to eternity in the world; the more one pursues wishes, the more one loses. Well then, Yae Miko, since you want these two, who are far from eternity, to sway my will, let me see their resolve."

Yae Miko didn't argue with her, merely smiling: "Alright, then let's wait and see. We haven't engaged in such a game for a long time~~~"

During the conversation between Raiden Ei and Yae Miko,

Luo De and Xing both felt the power of the wishes conveyed by Yae Miko's words.

First to change was.

It was the elemental energy.

After the golden light representing wishes descended, Luo De could clearly sense his own elemental energy expanding at an extremely rapid speed, and during this process, the wishes of the Inazuma people to defy the Electro Archon flashed through his ears like a revolving lantern.

At the same time.

Luo De's body also became increasingly light and strong; a casual swing reached a level previously unimaginable.

Is this the power of the Seven Archons of the mortal world?

Luo De raised his right hand and clenched his fist.

Feeling this unprecedented power and sense of control over everything.

He couldn't help but laugh hahaha, grabbed the Spear that Pierces the Rainbow, and struck toward the solemn Raiden Ei.

Just as previously stated.

Raiden Ei is an extremely axial person, and believes in solving everything with martial force.

In her case,

To persuade her to change her mind, one must rely on martial force to speak.

Based on Luo De and Xing's original,

Even after undergoing anti-Electro Archon special training, they could not possibly keep up with Raiden Ei's speed; when they would die purely depends on Raiden Ei's mood.

And after the wish power took hold,

Faced with this suddenly surging power, Luo De was as if naturally gifted, feeling no stiffness at all, as if these powers were inherently his.

Xing's situation was similar as well.

Likewise, it was her first time coming into contact with wish power.

When Xing used sword techniques, she was equally proficient, flanking Raiden Ei together with Luo De from left and right.

Amidst the flashing blades and sword shadows,

Raiden Ei's formidable sense of pressure vanished, and her martial prowess, which could originally overwhelm the two, now appeared less composed under the siege.

Electro, Wind, Grass, Ice, Fire.

Five-colored elemental energy light shimmered in One Heart Pure Land, and the martial techniques released based on this elemental energy continually struck Raiden Ei's blade.

After being entangled for forty or fifty rounds,

As Luo De drove his spear down with great force, Raiden Ei, spear in hand, was actually pushed back a step.

Xing also seized the opportunity to thrust her sword into Raiden Ei's wide-open center, the bursting lightning flashing within the golden sword light, dazzling to the point of making one unable to keep their eyes open.

Raiden Ei's reaction was extremely swift.

Realizing she had exposed an opening, she immediately leaned back, then swept her polearm sideways, knocking the equally unprepared Xing away.

Luo De seized the momentum to fill the gap, thrusting his halberd at an extremely tricky angle toward Raiden Ei.

This spear thrust.

Raiden Ei's clothing was torn open a small slit.

This was the first time, since they began fighting, that the two truly struck Raiden Ei.

Although it caused no injury and gave no advantage sufficient to turn the tide of battle,

but being able to strike Raiden Ei, who is famed for martial prowess, is in itself a miracle.

And this also left Raiden Ei slightly dazed.

"Wishes, are they really this powerful?"

In the midst of battle, she murmured to herself.

I don't know why.

When I realized that the wishes of the Inazuma people could actually be strong enough to contend with me, this Electro Archon.

Thunder Movie's attack unknowingly slowed down a bit.

This slight laxity.

This let Luo De and Ying seize the opportunity, expanding their advantage again.

The second, third, and fourth times. On the seventh time she touched Thunder Movie in battle, she was finally truly injured.

That was a very fine wound.

On her right arm.

The long furisode was also cut by Luo De's gunshot; that shallow scar, on her immaculate white arm, appeared exceptionally conspicuous.

As soon as this scar appeared.

Thunder Movie then voluntarily chose to cease fighting, and personally admitted: 'You guys won.'

(End of chapter)