Chapter 564: Chapter 419: The Desolate Aftermath of the Great War, Champion Marquis’s Promotion to Demigod, The Unfathomable Depths of the Mechanical Sea! (Two in One Chapter)
“Dark God Devour!”
The Dark Dragon King’s heart nearly exploded with endless terror at the sight of the broken spear in his hand.
However, he was a veteran of many battles and reacted instantly.
The pure dark power that formed his armor exploded violently, shattering into countless fragments. These fragments of dark armor pieced together to form a deity-like figure that seemed to come from absolute darkness.
Carrying an atmosphere of boundless despair, it fell fiercely.
At this point, the Dark Dragon King had no choice but to bet that the Champion Marquis was just bluffing.
He bet that despite his seemingly invincible appearance, the Champion Marquis was actually at the end of his rope and wouldn’t withstand this strike!
“Power King Fist!”
Upon seeing this, the Champion Marquis simply let out a light chuckle. His Flame Saber transformed into a Flame Fist, appearing as mundane as a glove, shining with Divine Light as it landed.
But its might was not to be underestimated by anyone!
Boom!
The collision occurred.
Their attacks clashed violently.
The noise was ear-splitting, the mere aftermath enough to make every living creature present dizzy.
Bang!
The Dark Dragon King’s face changed dramatically, his body thrown back, like a star plummeting to the earth, heavily falling.
Not until the endless smoke and dust light cleared.
The sound of coughing blood was piercingly sharp.
Everyone’s pupils shrank, bodies trembling, as if witnessing the most inconceivable scene of their lives.
The mighty Dark Dragon King was pierced through his body.
A monstrous hole appeared in his trunk that was impossible to heal, with destructive power attached, continuing and dominantly wiping out the Dark Dragon King’s vitality.
The Dark Dragon King’s body was cracking.
His consciousness was already blurring.
“Damn it! I don’t believe it! This can’t be real!”
The Dark Dragon King continued to cough up blood. The vermilion blood dropping, but evaporated in mid-air due to the fading life force, dying the surrounding space red, solemn and tragic.
He desperately tried to heal himself, muttering words, intending to continue chanting spells, make sacrifices, and invoke the blessings of the gods.
But the next instant, he finally noticed the Champion Marquis in front of him.
Unscathed, his aura unweakened, at his peak.
“This…”
The Dark Dragon King’s expression became rigid, his entire body stiffened, not daring to believe his own eyes.
“You… have you really turned into a god?” He asked incredulously.
The Champion Marquis’s expression was indifferent.
He covered the Dark Dragon King with one palm.
Boom!
The Divine Flames burned fiercely.
Like a sun, igniting the Dark Dragon King.
An agonizing scream echoed through the heavens.
“Escape!”
The Witch Queen’s heart pounded violently, the blood within her as if frozen, forcefully suppressing her inner fear, she executed her lifesaving measure and vanished in an instant.
It wasn’t just her; all the demon kings at the scene nearly moved at the same time.
They fled!
Fled for their lives.
Though they didn’t believe the Champion Marquis had become a god,
they had to admit that at this moment, the Champion Marquis was far stronger than them!
Perhaps if they joined forces and desperately attacked the Champion Marquis, they could besiege him.
But the Human King who supported the Champion Marquis was no idle figure either.
In this situation, their only choice was to escape back to the Mechanical Sea.
In the Mechanical Sea, they had Divine Artifacts to rely on, unafraid of Xu Gu in such a state!
“Kill! Kill! Kill them all!”
The Eternal Sword Saint, watching the Champion Marquis turn into a flame man, had bloodshot eyes, striking powerfully and pouncing on the fleeing Mechanical Sea demon kings.
He knew the price the Champion Marquis had paid.
Originally a promising future lay before him with hopes of forging a new path — the path of physical godhood!
Now, his realm would likely forever stay at the level of a Demigod!
Moreover, it would be extremely short-lived.
The other Human Kings also made their moves, raising their weapons in grief and anger, commencing a counterattack.
“Champion Marquis, my god has taken note of you. The next one to die will be you!”
The Dark Dragon King issued a cold and dark curse and threat as his body completely dissipated.
“The Human Clan reclaiming the dominance is a foregone conclusion. The day the gods descend is the day they perish.”
The Champion Marquis remained indifferent, paying no mind to the dying threats uttered by the Dark Dragon King.
His figure flashed, appearing in front of the Witch Queen.
“Champion Marquis, you…”
The Witch Queen was horrified.
She had fled desperately, moving first, yet the Champion Marquis caught up with her in an instant!
Keep in mind, she had used an escape Treasure bestowed by the Witch Goddess!
With the augmentation of her power, nobody, not even a god, could catch a glimpse of her shadow.
But the Champion Marquis did.
With ease, he appeared before her, stopping her in her tracks.
Then,
Her expression completely froze.
For she saw the Champion Marquis’s eyes, cold as an abyss, the indifferent killing intent seemed able to freeze thousands of miles of Void.
She panicked.
She was afraid.
Utterly desperate.
“You can’t kill me! Our people have successfully trapped Xu Gu, one Upper King of the Dragon Clan, two Intermediate Kings, and four Lower Kings. Xu Gu’s capture is certain!”
The Witch Queen spoke threateningly:
“If you don’t want Xu Gu to die, let me go! I can decide to release Xu Gu!”
Champion Marquis’s form trembled slightly, with some hesitation in his movements.
The voice of the Eternal Sword Saint came through:
“Do not listen to her nonsense, Xu Gu has already dealt with all the Mechanical Sea Demon Kings surrounding him, as simple as slaughtering chickens and dogs! Already resolved!”
Champion Marquis’s eyes brightened, and the corners of his mouth curved upward slightly.
It seemed like he was smiling.
“Die!”
With that word from Champion Marquis, it was like a judgment from the heavens.
Terrifying Divine Power, accompanied by the force of dying stars, surged out from within him.
Boom!
The vast offensive directly shattered the Witch Queen’s personal defense device, and even her body crumbled inch by inch under this mighty power.
The Witch Queen was entirely engulfed by the vast Divine Light.
A shrill scream resonated.
“No! Champion Marquis! Wait, we will have our revenge!”
With that, her body exploded, torn to pieces, and a mist of blood stained the sky red.
The Witch Queen was eliminated with one move.
All the surrounding powerhouses were somewhat stunned, their Divine Souls trembling, their scalps exploding.
Even the formidable Witch Queen could not withstand a single move from the Champion Marquis!
“Champion Marquis!”
“Well done, lad!”
“Senior Champion Marquis!”
“Shengtian!”
The Eternal Sword Saint, Sun Family’s Human King, and other Human Kings returned to their senses, feeling both grief and exhilaration.
No matter what, Champion Marquis had still slain the Dark Dragon King and the Witch Queen!
He had also ascended to a brand-new realm.
The aura emanating from Champion Marquis Qi Shengtian began to subside, becoming almost indistinguishable from before, returning to a simple state, like that of an ordinary middle-aged man.
“What are you all looking at me for? Kill!” the Champion Marquis laughed.
The other Human Kings, having regained their composure, once again raised their power levels and pursued the fleeing Mechanical Sea Demon Kings.
The Eternal Sword Saint did not chase after them but landed beside Champion Marquis, his brows slightly furrowed, and said:
“You really are…”
Words of blame were on his lips, but in the end, they were never spoken.
“How are you doing? Have you truly ascended to godhood?” the Eternal Sword Saint asked worriedly.
Champion Marquis shook his head: “Halfway to godhood, I suppose. My accumulations are still too meager, and the burst of power is insufficient, even with the help of the Chaos Bell’s power, I am still unable to forge a new path.
“Becoming a god through the physical body is indeed very difficult.”
“You should be glad you are still alive, kid.” The voice of the Chaos Bell came through, expressing regret:
“You and that kid Xu Gu seem alike in character. But in reality, there is a vast difference. That kid, although ambitious, never lets himself fall into danger.
“You may seem sure of yourself, but in fact, you are reckless.”
“How can that kid Xu Gu compare to me? I have both talent and virtue!”
Champion Marquis grinned.
However, no sooner had the words been spoken did a trace of blood seep from the corner of his mouth, and his complexion also turned pale involuntarily.
As the Chaos Bell said, it was a miracle that he had survived this forced breakthrough.
Naturally, his condition was very poor.
“Shengtian!” The Eternal Sword Saint immediately stepped forward, using his authority over ‘Life’ to treat the Champion Marquis.
“It’s nothing.” The Champion Marquis shook his head: “It’s merely a wound of the Dao, not fatal. At most, I won’t be able to make progress in this lifetime.”
Though he spoke lightly, the bitterness in his heart was perhaps something only he understood.
“Everything is possible. If Xu Gu can become a True God in the future, treating your Dao injury will not be difficult.” The Eternal Sword Saint spoke after a long silence, trying to offer comfort.
Champion Marquis didn’t seem to care and instead, with a slight frown, watched the Mechanical Sea Demon Kings being chased in a sorry state, saying:
“The foundation of the Mechanical Sea is profound.
“Neither the Dark Dragon King nor the Witch Queen may have died completely. If they are blessed by the God of Life, resurrection is not difficult.
“Even with my half-divine body, I can only ensure they behave more cautiously and stop targeting Xu Gu wantonly. It cannot change the fact that the Human Clan has been weak for thousands of years.”
“That’s enough.” The Eternal Sword Saint said: “As long as we can buy Xu Gu enough time to grow, that’s all that matters!”
As they were talking, a vast and powerful sound came from afar.
“Enough!”
This roar, like Divine Thunder exploding in the Nine Heavens, sent shivers through the hearts of all the Human Kings.
The voice came from the upper space of the Divine Domain Battlefield, the Mechanical Sea space occupied by the Mechanical Sea!
The presence alone was as formidable as Champion Marquis had just demonstrated.
At the same time,
Various immensely powerful auras soared within the Mechanical Sea.
It seemed as if terrifying beings were awakening, descending into the world.
Intimidating the Human Kings, aiding the escape of the Mechanical Sea Demon Kings.
The Eternal Sword Saint’s brows raised slightly: “Just as expected.”
“It should be this way.” Champion Marquis sighed deeply.
If the Human Clan, weakened over a millennium, could produce a few clan-protecting Divine Artifacts, there is even less to say about the once glorious Mechanical Sea.
The foundation of the Mechanical Sea is fathomless.
Even he, a demigod, still could not claim to be invincible in this world.
Fortunately, his goal was not to be invincible but merely to create favorable conditions for Xu Gu to thrive in.
To be a reliable support for Xu Gu.
Xu Gu needed to grow and could not always be targeted by countless Demon Kings of the Mechanical Sea, subjected to ceaseless, crazed extermination efforts whenever he appeared.
It was precisely because he understood this crucial point that he made up his mind, to slay the Dark Dragon King!
To eradicate the root of future troubles.
At least to keep the Mechanical Sea low-profile for some years.
“However, that kid Xu Gu turned out to be even more fierce than me. While I struggled in battle, his fight had finished much earlier, effortlessly annihilating an army formed by an Upper Demon King, two Intermediate and four Lower Demon Kings.”
Champion Marquis was also taken aback by this news.
Logically, the difficulties they faced were the same. In fact, Xu Gu’s challenges were even greater. Awakening for only six months, he faced the extermination by an army led by Upper Demon Kings. Even a reincarnated True God would find it difficult to counter-kill!
Yet, his path had been tumultuous; he barely won. Xu Gu, however, effortlessly crushed everything with an overwhelming attitude.
No wonder the Chaos Bell said Xu Gu seemed reckless but actually had absolute certainty. Whereas he seemed confident but was actually reckless.
Indeed, comparisons with others can be infuriating!