[{"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-416":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},1026972,1339,"Chapter 416: The Beginning Of The End [LXXVIII]","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-416",416,"\u003Cp>Chapter 416: The Beginning Of The End [LXXVIII]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a single second, everything went completely silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screams died in their throats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the remaining gods seemed frozen in place as an overwhelming sense of danger crashed down upon them, far heavier than any killing intent before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One moment, he was above them, and in the next, he was standing directly in front of the massive crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin, silver line flashed across the battlefield, stretching from one side to the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gods remained standing, eyes wide, weapons still raised, their expressions frozen in confusion and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few of them instinctively tried to move, to shout, to activate their authorities again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack… crack…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft, unsettling sound echoed through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From their right shoulders, a clean diagonal line formed, cutting straight down across their bodies toward the left side of their waists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And slowly… their upper halves began to slide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood welled up along the cut, spilling out in a delayed wave as their bodies finally understood what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The upper halves slipped free completely, sliding off and collapsing forward, hitting the ground with wet, heavy sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lower halves remained standing for a split second longer before falling apart as well, collapsing into the growing sea of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every single god caught within his path had been cleanly severed in half, the cut so precise and smooth that not a single one had felt pain before it was over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A healing light flickered instinctively across some of the severed bodies… but of course, Aestrea wouldn’t let that happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLUUUUURTTT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every wound burst open violently, the diagonal cuts tearing wider, flesh splitting apart even further as blood sprayed uncontrollably across the ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any attempt at recovery only hastened their deaths, their authorities collapsing under the strain as their bodies failed them completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground was instantly dyed crimson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clink…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clatter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shattered armor clattered uselessly as lifeless halves slid and toppled over one another. Weapons fell from severed hands, embedding themselves into the broken floor with dull clangs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And of course, Aestrea didn’t even look back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His back faced the fallen crowd, having both of his swords lowered at his sides, dripping with the blood from the couple of hundred gods behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint silver glow still clung to him, slowly fading like the moonlight at dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phew…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a small breath as he tilted his head to the right lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’ve killed one hundred and fifty-two 4✯ True Gods!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’ve killed two hundred and seventy-nine 5✯ True Gods!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’ve killed thirty-eight 6✯ True Gods!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have absorbed all of their authorities!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Authority of Karma has reached the limit!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[The Authority of Ice has reached the Mythical Grade!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea took a single glance at the notification before moving on. His opponent was going to be a tricky peak 7✯ True God, so he needed to be a little careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truthfully, Aestrea had the power to one-shot at 7✯ True God, but the person he was going to face was the God of Control, someone who had probably more than two-hundred escape plans in case something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, he arrived at a strange location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entrance ahead looked like a set of abandoned ruins, cracked stone pillars, half-collapsed walls, and faint traces of old formations barely clinging to existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place felt wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Aestrea stepped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sword shot straight toward his head without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea raised his blade and deflected it instantly, sparks scattering as the weapons collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… An early 7✯ True God…” he muttered, his eyes narrowing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted past the attacker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘So these are his personal bodyguards…’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crackle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, flames burst to life around the enemy’s sword, crawling up the blade and roaring outward as divinity surged violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space around them shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surroundings twisted and collapsed before reforming entirely into something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solid ground became scorching sand beneath their feet, the air growing heavy and suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, and all around them, countless volcanoes erupted at the same time, spewing lava and ash into the burning sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heat flooded everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Domain of Flame: Swallow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man shouted, pointing his sword at Aestrea as he dashed forward without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that exact moment, the lava erupting from the volcanoes suddenly shifted direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like living creatures obeying a single command, massive streams of molten rock curved through the air, shooting toward Aestrea from every direction, sealing off all possible paths of escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To this, Aestrea simply raised his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So this is how you want to start,” he said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the lava was about to touch him…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft, chilling sound echoed outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea finally released his Authority of Frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver-white frost burst from his body in a silent wave, spreading far faster than the lava itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air temperature plunged instantly, heat being stripped away at an absurd rate. Space fogged over, the burning sky dimming as snow and ice bloomed midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lava streams instantly froze solid in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick pillars of molten rock were locked in frozen motion, transformed into massive black-and-silver ice sculptures suspended all around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steam exploded outward as the remaining heat was crushed, the violent hissing filling the domain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack, crack, crassshhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, the frozen lava pillars shattered, collapsing into countless chunks that slammed into the sand below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The volcanic ground froze next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burning sand hardened into glacial crystal, spreading outward in every direction until the entire area beneath Aestrea’s feet was transformed into a frozen wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden contrast was overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The God of Flame skidded to a halt several dozen meters away, his expression finally changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The confidence on his face twisted into disbelief as he stared at the frozen remains of his attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Frost Authority,” he said through clenched teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea exhaled slowly, a thin mist of cold air leaving his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that all?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the flame god could reply…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five powerful presences erupted across the frozen landscape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Space distorted as figures emerged from blazing circles of fire, one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each arrival caused the air to tremble, waves of heat crashing outward as their auras spread without restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five more Gods of Flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of them radiated the same overwhelming pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early 7✯ True Gods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their appearances differed; some wore blazing armor, others wielded spears, swords, or massive greatblades formed entirely of fire, but their eyes were identical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Are they some kind of siblings that the God of Control slaved?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwooosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They spread out immediately, moving with clear coordination. Without exchanging words, they took up positions around Aestrea, forming a wide circular formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their auras connected, flames rising and intertwining as their authorities synchronized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frozen land beneath them began to melt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crimson cracks formed in the ice, heat pushing back as their combined divinity pressed down relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Formation complete,” one of them said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first flame god, the one who had activated the domain, stepped forward, his sword still burning fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Six against one,” he said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if you are stronger, you won’t be able to leave this domain alive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea looked around himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six early 7✯ True Gods, each one perfectly coordinated with the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THRUUUM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground trembled ashe six gods raised their weapons at the same time, their flames exploding upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky above the domain ignited, turning into a swirling inferno as layers of fire overlapped and compressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature rose again, and slowly, the flames began to rotate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive vortex of fire formed overhead, pressing downward like a crushing furnace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Aestrea stepped forward, the frost beneath his feet spread instantly, sharp crystalline patterns racing across the melting ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever his frost touched the flame, the fire weakened, struggling violently before being suppressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That isn’t enough to kill me,” he raised Midnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six flame gods moved at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three charged forward, their blades wrapped in condensed flame, while the other three remained back, pouring divinity into the vortex above to suppress Aestrea’s movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flaming greatblade came down toward his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea parried it cleanly with Midnight, frost bursting outward at the point of impact. The flames sputtered violently, losing stability as the blade was forced aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted his wrist and countered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shallow slash carved across the god’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wound closed instantly under flame authority, however…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cut tore open again, fire and blood erupting outward together as the god staggered back with a snarl of pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the others could adjust, Aestrea stepped in, flowing between the attacks, and when a spear of flame stabbed toward his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned aside and sliced across the wielder’s forearm using the Heaven Swallowing Sword to erase the divinity protecting his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arm split open from wrist to elbow, flame dispersing as blood spilled out. The god roared and fell back, formation shaking slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t heal!” one of them shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘…Stupid.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea turned toward the third frontline god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ckang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their blades collided repeatedly, sparks and frost scattering with every strike. Then Aestrea slipped inside the guard and slashed across the thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wound didn’t heal this time, as they probably thought that his power had something to do with healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unfortunately for them… it wasn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leg buckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLURT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking the chance, Aestrea thrust Midnight forward, piercing straight through the god’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The formation trembled again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining flame gods poured more power into the vortex, the flames screaming madly as they tried to overwhelm his frost entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea raised his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver frost surged outward once more, climbing the vortex like creeping death. The flames resisted violently, but they were slowly eaten away, frozen layer by layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Five remaining.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was as cold as the frost beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>",1670,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.304Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.613Z",1,"novelbin.me","b644f53911a548c24d4415c1c70166ef1b3448ff65bb08bbc4b94f926cbcf46e","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-417","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-415",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]