[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy":3,"chapter-the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-344":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Strongest Student of the Weakest Academy",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1027150,1339,"Chapter 344: The Beginning Of The End [VI]","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-344",344,"\u003Cp>’...Let’s do this.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step by step, he crept closer with soundless footsteps, hiding his very presence to the maximum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The faint glow from the power cubes painted his face in flashes of gold and blue as he slipped behind a support column.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cubes floated lazily above the floor, each one linked by thin streams of light, like veins carrying life through a body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’They’re connected directly to him... good.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thin strings of energy, black and faintly silver, spread from his fingertips, crawling along the floor like snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wrapped around one of the glowing cubes, squeezing it until faint cracks began to show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack... crack...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light started to flicker. He moved fast, repeating it again and again. Five cubes, ten cubes, each one dimming, and the connection dissipating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clostro didn’t even notice at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive god was standing in the center of the chamber, a giant of a man with a deep red cloak that looked soaked in blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were hollow, and his body was covered in scars. A great sword rested against his shoulder, its blade humming softly with killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The God of Killing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, just looking at him made the air tighten around Aestrea’s lungs. The pressure was monstrous, like the whole world was bowing before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the cubes finally exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clostro’s head snapped to the side, his gaze dark and sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea quickly ducked behind a pillar, sealing his breath, but another explosion followed, then another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire chamber started shaking as divine energy went wild, sparks of power dancing across the floor like lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clostro turned slowly, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who dares...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stayed still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The god’s killing intent filled the chamber like fire. Every cube, still glowing, began to pulse violently as if it were struggling to stay stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, Aestrea finally moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dashed through the smoke, his body flickering in and out of sight as he leapt from one shattered cube to another, slicing through the glowing lines that connected them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip, fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each strike was clean, fast, and precise. Energy flared, wild and unstable, lighting up the room like a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clostro’s head turned, and finally, his eyes met Aestrea’s through the haze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You...?\" His deep voice echoed like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A rat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed his sword at him lazily, not even putting strength into the motion. \"You must have some courage to crawl into my den.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn’t answer. Instead, he swung his sword, sending a sharp wave of dark-blue energy that cut through another cube, causing another explosion to erupt beside Clostro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This one was close, so close that it knocked Clostro off balance for half a second. That was all Aestrea needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He appeared right in front of him, his sword already drawn back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their blades met, sparks bursting between them. The impact cracked the ground, and both were pushed back several steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can block me?\" Clostro blinked in complete surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in his eyes, Aestrea was a mere 3✯ True God, and gods at that level were measly ants in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn’t respond, rushing forward again, his sword glowing faintly with icy light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"『 ✯ Authority of Ice ✯ 』.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trail of frost followed his movements, freezing the air itself. Clostro swung his sword in return, releasing a crescent of bloody-red energy that sliced through the frost like fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two powers met in the middle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea slid backward, boots digging into the stone floor. The air burned against his skin, but Clostro wasn’t unharmed either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frost had spread across his left arm, biting into his flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The god looked down at it, eyes narrowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flexed his arm once, and the ice shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But still useless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lunged forward this time, his speed explosive, his sword crashing down with killing intent so thick it made space crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRAAAAK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea twisted aside, barely dodging. The blow missed him by a breath and crushed the floor, leaving a deep scar that burned with red light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leapt back, swung his sword again, and a wave of ice erupted forward, sharp as blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhhhk!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clostro blocked them with one hand, the ice breaking against his divine energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that all?\" he mocked, his eyes burning with killing intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you were quite interesting, but it seems that you’re just another weak insect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea’s expression didn’t change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Good... he’s overconfident. That’s what I need.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath Clostro shimmered faintly, black threads creeping along the cracks in the stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t notice them yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea slowly raised his free hand, pressing his fingers together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Now.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The threads shot up, wrapping around the god’s ankles and wrists, glowing faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the—?\" Clostro’s eyes widened\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea swung his sword upward, sending a massive blade of blue light straight toward his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The explosion shook the whole chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the smoke cleared, Clostro was standing, but his armor was cracked, and faint blood trailed down his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked down at Aestrea, his expression colder now, the mockery gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re... stronger than I thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, Clostro’s blade shifted slightly as the air trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THRUUUM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A heavy, suffocating pressure began to fill the chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The very light seemed to fade, replaced by a deep red glow that poured from his body like a storm of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"『✯ Authority of Killing ✯』\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground shattered under him as pure killing intent erupted outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every inch of the walls cracked, and the divine cubes left intact shattered into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire chamber howled with a noise that felt alive, a scream made of chaos and bloodlust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea gritted his teeth. His sword vibrated in his grip as that suffocating aura crashed against him like a tidal wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clostro’s power wasn’t just greater than his; it was fucking monstrous. His mere presence tore through Aestrea’s defenses, forcing him to take a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah...\" Clostro’s voice came out calm, almost disappointed. \"Now I see it clearly. You’re strong, yes... but not strong enough to evenreachme.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Aestrea didn’t even see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One moment Clostro was in front of him, the next...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLAAAAAASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splattered across the floor. Aestrea was sent flying, crashing into the wall so hard it cracked behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened. He had blocked, but even so, the sheer weight of the strike had almost shattered his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clostro appeared again, right in front of him, his expression completely emotionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too slow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another slash came, faster than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRAAASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea barely managed to roll aside, the blow carving through the wall where his head had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted on his heel and countered in a single breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlit Ice Lotus Sword Art...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『First Move!(✦ Ice Lotus Bloom✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blue lotus-shaped light burst from his sword, spinning upward before blooming into dozens of icy petals. They shot toward Clostro like spears of frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Clostro only raised his sword lazily and cut once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The petals shattered, frost scattering like dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea was already gone; he appeared above, bringing his sword down with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Second Move!(✦Ice Lotus Barrage✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of strikes fell in an instant, ice trails glowing with sharp blue light. Each swing was aimed with precision, each one heavy with divine will.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clostro blocked all of them with one hand, his red aura screaming with every collision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks of red and blue rained around them as the chamber’s temperature split between freezing cold and burning heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph,\" Clostro scoffed. \"Pretty lights, but still just lights.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He moved even faster than before, and before Aestrea could blink, Clostro’s sword was at his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, just at that moment, Aestrea’s eyes flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Third Move!(✦Moonlight’s One Flash✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding streak of light shot from his sword, faster than sound. It sliced through Clostro’s shoulder before the god even realized he’d been hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clostro staggered back, a faint cut dripping golden blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he looked completely stunned as he touched the small wound on his body, and then looked at Aestrea with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So youcanhurt me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his sword again. The red aura thickened, forming a gigantic phantom of blood behind him. It let out a silent, eerie scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea felt the energy crawl through his bones, his body nearly breaking under the sheer divine pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he held firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let’s keep going! Let me see if you have anything more interesting to show me!\" he exclaimed excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Aestrea took a breath and lowered his sword slightly. Frost gathered around his feet, swirling upward into a white storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『Fourth Move!(✯Lunar Collapse✯) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air exploded as a massive surge of silver-blue light formed behind him. The energy condensed into a shining crescent, spinning wildly before crashing forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clostro roared, swinging his sword upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their powers collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red and blue lights merged, exploding into pure white. The entire chamber quaked, walls ripping apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when the dust cleared, both figures were still standing, though Clostro’s armor now had visible cracks, and he surprisingly had blood dripping from his mouth\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile had also faded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haaah... hagh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea, panting, lifted his sword again, aura flaring even stronger. Frost laced his shoulders and hair like pale fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...Fucking hell... using my sword art continuously to make sure that he doesn’t move is fucking tiresome.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clostro wiped his mouth, then started laughing softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s your true strength...\" He looked down at his trembling hands and smirked faintly. \"Interesting. I thought I’d be bored tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched his arm slighly, before his eyes narrowed slighly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that I have accessed your power... It’s time for me to take this seriously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remnants of the divine cubes suddenly integrated back once again, and then, Clostro’s aura kept increasing, going from its unsealed state to his peak form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Aestrea rolled his shoulder before grabbing [Midnight] tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 ✯Moon Mark✯ 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of his eyes were marked by crescent moons, one with a milky white color, and another with an ink color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, his power also skyrocketed to a complete silver color, like a beam of energy to match Clostro’s rising aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Clostro’s smile widened even more in excitement as they saw the equallystrong aura rising towards the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thruuum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air trembled as countless space cracks stretched around them, and the ground was practically shaking, causing dust to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, as both of them grabbed their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRAAACKLEEE!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They shot towards each other at once.\u003C\u002Fp>",1772,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.304Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.613Z",1,"novelbin.me","c76699ff6b569e5f0cea6cf9a0502258eccb0265257f968b167e5b760849e057","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-345","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-343",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]