Chapter 246: Peak of Power

Lei En took a single arrow‑step up the stairs, raised his war‑hammer high again, leapt into the air, and swung his right arm in a wide arc toward the Death Knight.

Lightning crackled around the war‑hammer, like a tiny sun.

The fallen Death Knight suddenly thrust out a foot, kicking Suo Nasi's calf.

Crack!

A bone‑crunching sound that made teeth ache rang out; Suo Nasi's calf snapped in two, leaving only a sliver of flesh, and the excruciating pain made him howl, clutching the broken leg as he tumbled down the stairs, nearly fainting.

Lei En paid him no mind, swinging the war‑hammer down.

The Death Knight that had broken free from Suo Nasi rolled to his feet, dragged the heavy hammer upward, and happened to meet Lei En.

The two hammerheads collided head‑on.

Boom!

Lightning and death‑flame erupted together; the two immiscible energies burst like a powder keg, sweeping the surrounding space and engulfing everyone at the tower entrance.

Ao Xiliya had already regained consciousness, quickly raised a resistance field, protecting herself and the Extreme Warrior, averting the collapse of the intersecting fire‑net.

The leg‑less Suo Nasi was not so lucky; he was instantly burned, skin flayed and flesh torn, wailing incessantly as death's power invaded his mind, devouring his soul, and his breath waned.

A lone silhouette was flung outward from the center of the energy blast.

In this clash, Lei En struck from above, unleashing his greatest force, while the Death Knight, just getting up, could not swing his heavy hammer with full strength.

Even so, he was almost killed.

The lightning hammer rebounded, smashing a huge hole in his own abdomen, exposing his intestines.

"What the—!"

Lei En clutched his stomach in pain, cursing inwardly, "How the hell did that hit?"

Still, it was far better than the previous hammer blow.

The steel body and activated metal took effect simultaneously, consuming massive soul‑energy; the abdominal muscles rippled like liquid, and the blood‑filled wound healed at breakneck speed.

By the time Lei En landed, the wound had already restored to its original state.

He felt a lingering dread; without the "Metal Undying Body," the earlier hammer would have turned him into minced meat or a pile of shards.

The Death Knight also noticed Lei En's miraculous trait.

Its gaze fixed on him, scanning between Lei En's chest and abdomen, full of astonishment and incomprehension; a deep voice resonated, "Living one, it seems I underestimated you, but that is your misfortune; I will bring you great pain and torment."

Lei En felt a chill in his heart; this Death Knight was too strong.

It was a Legendary High‑rank, at level nineteen; while he was only level six, the gap was too vast to fight, and if he were also Legendary, he wouldn't be so constrained.

Lei En turned to draw it away.

Unexpectedly, the Death Knight spat harsh words, then calmly surged up the stairs toward the tower entrance, not forgetting its purpose.

Lei En could only mutter that his own hatred was too shallow.

He could only charge recklessly forward, hoping to stop the Death Knight's attack on the Extreme Warrior.

"It's over!"

"Too late."

Because he was too far away, the Death Knight's speed was extreme; Lei En knew he couldn't catch up. Ao Xiliya on the stairs also deactivated her resistance field, preparing to revert to her dragon form and join the battle.

Suddenly.

A silvery white light descended from the sky.

The light took the shape of a massive sword, five to six meters long, its blade clear and pure, strands of silver light winding about, hovering between illusion and reality.

Within the sword‑light a hulking silhouette was wrapped.

Boom!

The silver giant sword came down head‑first, slashing at the Death Knight; it raised its heavy hammer to meet it, death‑flame burst forth, but the silver light on the blade suppressed it, scattering like fireworks.

The Death Knight was forced to retreat repeatedly, falling back beneath the stairs.

The figure within the sword emerged—a dignified middle‑aged man clad in exquisite armor, the chest bearing a golden balance emblem, a sword supporting the scales with its tip pointing down, lodged in a codex—this was the holy emblem of the God of Justice.

Only Holy Sword Knights would wear such armor.

"Lord Heins."

Lei En recognized him; he was a Mid‑stage Legendary Holy Sword Knight, representing the Justice Church at today's trial of Pi Li Nuo.

But wasn't Heins supposed to be leading other Holy Sword Knights, guarding another tower entrance?

"The pressure over there is lighter; I'll support you."

Heins raised his silver giant sword and nodded toward Lei En.

Lei En exhaled in relief; Holy Sword Knights specialize in swordsmanship and the power of Willpower; their silver swords are forged from "Tongxin Silver," accompany them for life, and are enhanced by spiritual power, making the soul transparent, the will steadfast, unafraid of evil, capable of suppressing various Abyssal forces such as demonic energy or death's power.

Every Holy Sword Knight who reaches Legendary status bears the title "Sword Saint."

Moreover, their spiritual power has attained a realm that can interfere with reality.

A silver sword combined with myriad spiritual divine techniques is a bane to demons and evil!

Holy Sword Knights cultivated to Mid‑stage Legendary can even manipulate swordsmanship remotely with their spirit, their killing power and area comparable to high‑level spells; Heins is Mid‑stage Legendary, and with him leading the charge against the Death Knight, the situation improves greatly.

As soon as Heins finished speaking, he swung the giant sword.

The blade flowed like liquid mercury, emitting a dazzling, awe‑inspiring light; a several‑meter‑long sword aura stretched out, cutting the Death Knight.

The evil‑suppressing sword light finally pierced the iron‑blood armor, leaving a scar on the Death Knight's plating.

Heins froze for a moment.

The iron‑blood armor quickly sealed, and the sword scar vanished.

"Living one, let me show you true power," the Death Knight sneered, raising a storm of white bone and hurling it at Heins's head.

Heins cleaved the white‑bone storm, a straight thrust breaking through it.

As a result, a massive claw seized him head‑on.

The Death Knight tried to pull Haiyin Si forward, his hand contracting; just as Haiyin Si was being pulled halfway, he broke free of the bind, man and sword together, and swung his blade forward.

Clang!

The silver greatsword clashed with the war hammer, emitting a metallic ringing.

Haiyin Si landed awkwardly, the greatsword in his hand split open, blood gushed from both hands, his left shoulder guard was smashed, the bone inside shattered, and his entire left arm became immobile.

His expression remained resolute, a light of spirit shot from his eyes, landing on his shoulder and halting the pain.

Seizing the moment the Holy Swordsman was repelled, the Death Knight surged steadfastly toward the entrance.

It had only taken a few steps when Lei En arrived again.

A lightning‑bright war hammer struck down; a heartbeat later, Lei En was knocked airborne for the third time, a fresh wound appearing on his body, then instantly healing.

This time, he happened to land beside Suonasi.

Marquis Jiliu was charred black all over and assaulted by death's power, barely clinging to life; if he weren't pulled farther away, he would surely die in the battle's aftershocks.

Lei En glanced at Haiyin Si, who had taken over holding back the Death Knight, reached out, lifted Suonasi to the rear, and tossed him into the large crater the Death Knight had just smashed.

This place was also unsafe, not far from the apex of the intersecting fire‑net.

If the fire‑net collapsed, Suonasi would be torn to pieces by the Undead Army, but there was no alternative; no safe spot could be found nearby.

Lei En retrieved a healing scroll from his ring, opened it, and white light fell, temporarily staunching Suonasi's wounds and allowing him to regain a bit of Willpower.

Suonasi's gaze was extremely complex, yet he nodded gratefully.

Lei En turned to continue fighting.

"Wait."

Suonasi suddenly shouted, pulling out a bottle of blood‑red demon elixir and whispered, "This is the 'Rage Beast Blood Potion'; if you trust me, drink it."

Lei En was startled, but took the potion.

He had heard of this demon elixir, forged from the blood of many ferocious beasts containing the Element of Rage; after drinking, it grants an effect equivalent to "Level‑2 Rage", instantly doubling his power.

"Also my weapon, I'll lend it to you," Suonasi said, laboriously pushing the "Giant Demon Slayer" over.

This epic great axe can amplify strength by thirty percent!

Lei En seized the Giant Demon Slayer; the heavy, oddly‑shaped great axe in his grip instantly surged his whole‑body strength. Without hesitation, he tipped his head back and drank the elixir; seconds later it took effect, his body heating up, blood coursing like boiling, his eyes tinged with blood, and the entire world cloaked in scarlet light.

"Huh…"

Lei En's breathing grew heavy, his skin flushed red, muscles swelled, and his physique expanded noticeably.

Because of the Holy Soul's Willpower, the side effects of the Rage Beast Blood Potion were blocked, keeping him sane; seeing his Dragon Force Technique about to end, he re‑infused it.

Combat music;

Dragon Force Technique;

Rage Beast Blood Potion;

Multiple amplifications caused Lei En's strength to surge to Level 8, while the undead's souls were continuously absorbed, tireless, truly possessing inexhaustible power.

On the other side, Holy Swordsman Haiyin Si relied on swordsmanship to block the Death Knight for half a minute, his body riddled with injuries, teetering on the brink.

Lei En dared not delay further, and sprinted forward.

War hammer in right hand, great axe in left.

Wielding both weapons, he entered the fray; the war hammer unleashed lightning, the great axe sliced a keen blade, and together with Haiyin Si they forced the Death Knight back several steps.

The three tangled in chaos for half a minute, Lei En fell out, his hands trembling incessantly.

Several times he nearly got struck by the Death Knight's war hammer; had Haiyin Si not intervened, he would surely have been knocked away again.

"Even Level 8 strength isn't enough; it can't pose a threat."

Just as Lei En's thought faded, a portal opened beside him, and a three‑meter‑tall humanoid mechanical armor stepped out; Aka Land's voice emanated from the puppet: "I'm here."

The mechanical armor spewed tail flame from its back, its multi‑ton frame soaring into the sky, wielding a massive Soul Gun aimed at the Death Knight.

The Soul Gun's barrel glowed, energy coalescing, firing a crimson armor‑piercing projectile.

Boom—

The Death Knight's body froze; its iron‑blood armor was pierced, a hole opened in the plating, yet the interior remained unharmed.

Aka Land shouted incredulously, "Machine Soul above!"

Lei En shook his head; Aka Land, a legendary Mid-stage mechanist, excels at commanding numerous mechanical clones in group battles—solo tactics are too limited. The Soul Gun's power might be useful against other foes, but against this Death Knight it remains too weak.

This Death Knight's defense is not far behind its strength; iron‑blood armor combined with a steel soul makes it nearly indestructible, and its magical resistance is terrifyingly high.

Under the Holy Soul it is nearly invincible.

Only the purest strength can crush it!

Lei En, while grappling the Death Knight, shouted loudly, "I need anything that can amplify strength—spells, potions, blessings—grant me all you have!"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Haiyin Si seized a gap, raised his hand, and released a pure spiritual light.

Blessing of Justice!

Lei En felt his power surge again; Blessing of Justice is the Holy Swordsman's most common supportive Divine Technique, allowing the recipient to resist mental intrusion, keep Willpower clear, and increase strength by fifty percent!

"I have."

Aka Land responded with a word, landed instantly, and a bottle of golden potion was tossed from the mechanical puppet.

Lei En hurriedly caught the potion; it was housed in a precious crystal vial sealed with runes, a beam of light streaming from it. The liquid was thick, flowing like liquid gold, brimming with unparalleled energy, while surrounding thunder‑electric elements were drawn toward it.

"This is…" Lei En sensed the potion was extraordinarily extraordinary.

"Titan Power!"

Aka Land shouted swiftly, "Drink it quickly."

Finishing his words, he summoned dozens of mechanical puppets to guard the Extreme Warriors, holding the tower's entrance.

Lei En's spirit trembled; Titan Power is among the world's most potent demon elixirs, its raw material being the blood of a Titan Giant, containing the legendary Element of "Titan Divine Power"—extremely rare and astonishingly valuable.

A bottle of Titan Power sells for over ten thousand Gold Shields without question.

Aka Lan De had inevitably treasured it for many years, yet without a word he took it out.

Lei En recorded this sentiment.

He crushed the rune on the bottle mouth and gulped down the golden‑like elixir; the medicine spread through his whole body, and instantly an endless power was born.

Ah!

Lei En couldn't help but let out a roar; his body seemed to enter a giantization state, rapidly stretching, and in an instant he towered over two meters, lightning spewed from his nostrils, currents surged across his skin, and his affinity with the Thunder Element reached the level of a Thunder Form Element.

Inside his body, earth‑shattering changes also occurred.

On the Soul World Tree, the leaf representing the "Power" Element burst with light, the runes twisted wildly as if alive, and its potency climbed step by step.

His mind was crystal clear, his perception extremely sharp, and the Titan's Might amplified his power four to five times!

Meanwhile, the second loop of the battle music ended, and the third loop began.

Each music loop added half again to the power; by the third loop the amplification had reached one and a half times, and Lei En also discovered that the other power amplifications were calculated based on the battle music, ultimately yielding a shocking result.

Level 8!

Level 9!

Level 10!

Within a few breaths, Lei En's power surged to Level 10 and showed no sign of stopping; he let out a deafening roar, raised the Thunder Hammer and the Troll Slayer, and struck toward the Death Knight.

Both chapters leveled up together, hehe!

Can anyone calculate how many times Lei En's power was amplified?

(End of Chapter)