The only pity was that Lin Ran, as if having swallowed the Divine Wind-Calming Pearl of Lingjipusa, was completely unfazed, still standing silently in the gusty wind, deep in thought.
Meanwhile, Adam Hammer had also become stubborn. Unaware of Lin Ran's specific abilities, he began to stubbornly persist. He continuously unleashed his Metal Storm, swirling and churning around Lin Ran's head, intending to shred him to pieces the very instant Lin Ran's ability wore off, leaving him no chance to breathe.
Adam Hammer firmly believed that since Lin Ran's ability was so heaven-defying and invincible, it must also come with significant drawbacks.
Therefore, all he had to do was to exert maximum pressure with his attacks and patiently wait for Lin Ran to reveal a flaw.
And so, the two of them became locked in a stalemate: one enduring the ethereal vaporization, the other clinging to the tempest, refusing to let go.
Watching one stroll casually in the storm while the other continued to intensify it, the spectators below were all filled with apprehension.
Arthur first glanced at Caesar:
"What do you say? Do you still feel regret now?"
"No matter which of these two came out, you probably wouldn't stand a chance, would you?"
"I feel like if either of them went up against you, they wouldn't even need to try seriously, and you still wouldn't be able to hold on!"
Caesar's face was now filled with a sense of resignation:
"Actually, from their first exchange, I already knew it was hopeless..."
"I wasn't a match for Adam Hammer without his Eternal Crystal, let alone in their current state."
"Judging by the combat power they are displaying now, even ten of me combined wouldn't be enough!"
"I'm quite satisfied that I've made it this far without being eliminated early by encountering them."
Arthur chuckled:
"So, can you finally put your heart at ease and join me in pursuing those other matters?"
"Since you have nothing left to worry about, what's there to hesitate about?"
The moment this was mentioned, Caesar's face twisted:
"You're still thinking about that..."
"But I always feel that this matter is highly inappropriate!"
"Setting aside the success rate, it just feels like too much trouble... not to mention the potential for international disputes, which would make it even harder to extricate ourselves."
"This, this, this..."
Hearing this, Arthur secretly glanced at the entourage from Lighthouse Nation in the distance and lowered his voice:
"Do you think I want to risk everything? But what choice do we have!"
"Those people from Lighthouse have already made their move. If we don't act, are we just going to hand over those things?"
"If the sacred relics fall into the hands of those barbaric individuals, it would be a complete desecration of the holy light..."
"It's time for the Lighthouse Nation, which has been acting so arrogantly for so long, to pay some interest!"
"Not to mention that Sakura, who's aligned with them, is also restless. If we don't prepare in advance, who knows how passive we'll be then!"
Caesar hesitated again, stroking his beard, and sighed leisurely:
"Then... you can count me in for now..."
"I truly hope things don't end up that way, and at the very least, we must ensure the magnificent emergence of the sacred relics."
"When necessary, force is indeed an unavoidable option."
"Besides, with your large-scale teleportation array, the Holy Knights can certainly launch an expedition!"
Arthur laughed heartily and patted Caesar's shoulder:
"With your assurance, I'm relieved!"
"In this era where divine power is growing weaker and the Holy See is gradually marginalized, we, two of the few remaining inheritors of the holy light who can still make our voices heard, must diligently fulfill our duties!"
Caesar sighed again, perhaps lamenting the decline of the holy light Arthur spoke of, or perhaps bewildered by their impending action.
...
Meanwhile.
In the audience seats of the Sakura nobility.
"My heavens! This is truly a battle of deities... These two are incredibly fierce!"
"Indeed, setting aside anything else, just Adam Hammer's Metal Storm, if unleashed on a battlefield, would undoubtedly cause an unimaginably horrific bloodbath..."
"Such a brutal skill!"
"That's right, and most frighteningly, Adam Hammer possesses an Eternal Crystal within him that can supply infinite energy."
"This means his Metal Storm can continue indefinitely, shredding any enemy on the field!"
"Even with just this special ability alone, it's more than worth the price of admission!"
"Of course! And if we can truly control Adam Hammer, and utilize his Eternal Crystal in larger, more ferocious mechs, wouldn't we be able to assemble a mass-killing machine?"
"At that point, who cares about Gundams or anything else, won't they all be crushed by mechs?"
The nobles, engaged in fervent discussion, gazed at Adam Hammer with watering mouths, clearly coveting his power.
Of course, some also set their sights on Lin Ran.
"That Dragon Countryman is also monstrously strong!"
"Look at his invincible defense skill, it's like a cheat with its performance!"
"This is not the first time he's used this skill to forcibly turn the tables..."
"And most outrageously, this skill still shows no apparent weaknesses or drawbacks, not even a cooldown affecting it."
"Furthermore, when he uses it, he truly appears as serene as if he's from another dimension, with even the howling gales unable to stir his clothes..."
"Even with just this one skill, it's enough for him to stand the test of time!"
"That's true... Most importantly, Lin Ran often possesses seemingly endless, heaven-defying means, like a treasure pouch that can never be emptied..."
"This unfathomable depth, this constant composure and strategic foresight, is what makes him truly terrifying."
"Alas, I am already deeply impressed by this fellow. If we could win him over to our side, it would truly be a significant gain!"
"..."
Listening to the chatter of the people beside him, Tanaka Ken'go's expression was not exactly pleasant.
On the contrary, his face was tinged with a hint of unease, appearing to be deep in thought.
At this moment, Chizuru Ginbyaku finally recovered from her utterly frantic, almost manic state. She quickly rubbed her face and said calmly:
"Things seem a bit difficult to handle now..."
Tanaka Ken'go's expression grew even worse:
"They are a bit..."
"The true strength of these two has exceeded my expectations quite a bit."
"If their power were in other aspects, it would be fine, but this kind of defensive prowess really leaves one with no starting point."