Free Web NovelChapter 256: ICISEI Episode 242
Episode 242: All that is infinite cannot shatter the final enemy
『 Several people stood there, watching as the Goddess Tiamat stood up slowly just like that. Even without the reinforcement of the black mud, she still appeared so composed and unstoppable.
This scene filled them with an unprecedented sense of pressure and crisis.
"The fact that she can fly means that she won’t fall into the underworld, either... Senpai! All our previous plans have gone to waste!" Fujimaru Ritsuka shouted in near despair.
Time was running out, and they had no time to re-strategize, but the current situation was incredibly headache-inducing.
Everyone fell into a state of helplessness.
Just at this moment, Quetzalcoatl, who had been silently supporting the overall situation and continuously unleashing powerful skills to counter the enemy, appeared quietly beside them.
"Using the weapons of Mesopotamia won’t be able to hurt her, didn’t I say that before?" Her voice was gentle yet firm, providing an immense sense of security.
As she spoke, the brave warrior slowly extended her arm, her tightly clenched fist gradually opening.
Suddenly, a ball of raging flames began to gather and expand in her palm, seeming as if it could erupt into the sky at any moment, releasing astonishing energy...
When the two of them leaned in to look, they realized it was actually a mysterious and ancient Sun Calendar Stone.
This calendar stone seemed to contain ancient power, emitting a faint glow.
As she slowly spread her hands, the Piedra Del Sol gradually melted, bit by bit, merging into her chest.
Light flowed beneath her skin like a gentle yet mysterious energy, slowly permeating her body.
In an instant, Quetzalcoatl was covered by a layer of bright flames.
Her originally normal skin tone suddenly turned into a scorching, fiery red.
Every strand of her hair stood on end due to this sudden power, as if attracted by static electricity.
"BUT!"
Quetzal’s voice became exceptionally firm and powerful at this moment, like a warrior preparing to charge into the battlefield, filled with fearless determination and courage.
"My body is the divinity of the distant mystic realm, what is there to fear from the gods of Mesopotamia!" Quetzal’s words carried an unshakable confidence and determination, as if declaring her own fearless spirit.
Every word revealed confidence and resolve for the upcoming battle.
In this instant, Quetzalcoatl looked like a demon god descended from another dimension.
Her clothes gradually shattered, unable to withstand this powerful energy;
The shackles that had once restricted her freedom of movement at her feet also crumbled before this power, vanishing into nothingness.
All of this heralded the birth of a new, more powerful existence.
At this very moment, something magical seemed to flicker in Quetzalcoatl’s eyes, and when they suddenly opened, people could clearly see a look completely different from her usual one.
It was the majesty of the strong and the gaze of one who does not admit defeat when facing an enemy.
"Witness the power of our underworld, Xibalba, and the cataclysmic impact that annihilated countless lives!" This sentence echoed through the sky like an oath...
Before Quetzal’s voice had faded, her body had already transformed into a massive wave of energy, crossing the atmosphere in an instant to arrive above the Earth.
As she approached, the large foot that had stepped through the air was instantly covered by raging flames.
These flames spread rapidly, forming a tide of crimson fire like an ocean all around, making one feel the arrival of a destructive force.
"I shall burn everything away and become the comet that killed the Earth!"
At this moment, Tiamat seemed to have lost all ability to resist, standing foolishly in place, looking up at the figure in the sky—the figure gathering power to deliver a fatal blow.
"Último tope...."
"PATADA—!" 』
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〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜
[ Umaru Doma (Himouto): "So cool." ]
[ Yusuke Godai (Kamen Rider): "A Rider Kick might also be quite suitable at this moment." ]
[ Nyaruko (Haiyore Nyaruko-san): "Exactly, that’s how it should be, just give her a flying kick!" ]
[ George Karizak (Kamen Rider): "The incarnation of justice, Kamen Rider Kick!" ]
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『 At this very moment, Quetzal dove down as if descending to earth to execute destiny, not forgetting to maintain her pose even during such high-speed movement.
Although she encountered quite a bit of resistance from the depths of the void along the way, even nearly causing her to scatter;
But relying on the intense longing for victory deep within her heart and the amazing, magical power she possessed, she ultimately succeeded in gathering all her strength, transforming into a massive meteorite shining with fiery light, slamming fiercely toward the ground below.
The moment the impact occurred, everything around them underwent a cataclysmic change.
The originally calm and tranquil world instantly fell into chaos.
Above the area where Tiamat was located, a mushroom-shaped column of dust, even larger and more destructive, suddenly soared upward.
Not only that, but the massive horns on her head also began to show slight but obvious cracks...
However, unexpectedly, a plot twist occurred at the very last moment:
Just before that devastating kick was about to accurately strike the target, Tiamat’s entire body was suddenly wrapped in a transparent and indestructible protective shield.
It was precisely because of this seemingly unremarkable barrier that such a formidable force was blocked!
Seeing this scene, everyone present was stunned.
Doubts couldn’t help but arise in their hearts: "Is even this not enough to break Tiamat’s defense?"
Following that, one more urgent question after another surfaced: "Then, exactly... how... how can this battle lead to a path of victory?" 』
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〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜
[ Silver Wolf (Honkai: Star Rail): "Can’t break the defense." ]
[ Gabriel (Gabriel DropOut): "If even the opponent’s defense can’t be breached..." ]
[ Umaru Doma (Himouto): "There must be a way, it’s not the end yet." ]
[ March 7th (Honkai: Star Rail): "Exactly, just find a new way to attack, that should work, right?" ]
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Although they said that, everyone understood.
The group in the scene couldn’t even break Tiamat’s defense.
Even the viewers felt complete despair after seeing this scene.
This thing could no longer be called an enemy.
And some people were already eager to try, wondering if they could defeat such an enemy.
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『 On the other side.
Quetzalcoatl and Tiamat were still in a stalemate.
This battle was exceptionally difficult, and every attack was stuck at the edge of the barrier under immense pressure.
Although Quetzal’s power was strong, this powerful kick still couldn’t break Tiamat’s defense.
"Not enough, the power to cross this wall."
Quetzal knew her power very well; with the current level of magical power, it was indeed far from enough to pierce through the opponent’s indestructible barrier.
"O Command Spell!"
At this moment, an extremely firm and sonorous voice came from the air, piercing through the noise and chaos of the battle.
Fujimaru Ritsuka was seen gripping his right and left hands tightly, his expression becoming exceptionally firm, his eyes filled with determination and belief.
"Bring victory... to Quetzalcoatl!"
His voice was almost roared out, carrying a desperate resolve.
The call echoing in the air seemed to be transmitted to everyone present, stirring their fighting spirit and blood.
Just then, Quetzal, still in a stalemate with Tiamat, suddenly felt a new power surge into her body.
"Burning fighting spirit,"
She shouted, her voice deafening. With this desperate cry, her entire body began to surge with unprecedented energy.
"XIUHCOALT—!"
Feeling the new power, Quetzal raised her right foot high.
In almost an instant, the entire foot was wrapped in violent flames, emitting a scorching light.
THUD—!
Accompanied by the sound of lightning tearing through the sky and a thunderous roar, this strike slammed fiercely into the seemingly indestructible barrier ahead once again.
"Ahhh!"
Accompanied by the attack, Quetzal let out a shocking roar, pouring all her strength into trying to destroy every obstacle in front of her.
"Crackle..."
Tiny but obvious cracks appeared on the barrier.
Clearly, it had begun to disintegrate, but this intense battle was far from over.
Even the surrounding environment became distorted and blurred due to the influence of both sides’ powerful auras, and everything became more illusory and filled with uncertainty.
"Don’t lose! Quetzalcoatl!"
Tiamat’s side did not show weakness either, responding with one shrill howl after another.
"Aaaaaaahhh!"
Through the unremitting efforts of both sides, after a "hissing" sound, a crisp "pop" of breaking was finally heard.
The barrier finally shattered. 』
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〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜
[ Keqing (Genshin Impact): "Just the sound emitted by the opponent caused our defensive measures here to fail directly?" ]
[ Tanya von Degurechaff (Youjo Senki): "Is this a god from another world?" ]
[ Mash Kyrielight (Type-Moon): "The Primordial Mother God, so strong." ]
[ Aventurine (Honkai: Star Rail): "Mother God, huh." ]
[ Satou Kazuma (KonoSuba): "This kind of existence is what a god is." ]
[ Satou Kazuma (KonoSuba): "Not like some useless person who only adds trouble to me." ]
[ Aqua (KonoSuba): "That’s not true, I’M A GODDESS OF WATER AT THE VERY LEAST!!!!" ]
[ Yuri Nakamura (Angel Beats): "Alright, alright, we know you’re a god too." ]
[ Najenda (Akame Ga Kill): "Gods, huh." ]
[ Seiya Ryuuguuin (Cautious Hero): "..." ]
[ Mine (Akame Ga Kill): "???" Why is that big guy starting to prepare something new again?" ]
[ Ristarte: (Cautious Hero): "Well, well, just get used to it, that’s how the hero in my world is." ]
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『 Quetzal had no intention of slacking off, instead kicking toward Tiamat as if her life depended on it, seemingly using all her strength.
BOOM—!
At this moment, a huge cross shape suddenly appeared with Tiamat at the center, and scorching flames radiated outward, burning fiercely and rapidly spreading to the surrounding area, continuously incinerating all living creatures within a radius of several miles.
Whether it was the land or the sea, everything instantly evaporated under that terrifying high temperature.
After the smoke and dust slowly dissipated, a few of them stared at the center of the massive explosion with anticipation, harboring a glimmer of hope, praying that Tiamat had been destroyed.
However, the scene that greeted them was a pair of eyes, large enough to be terrifying, glaring at them fiercely and cruelly. That icy gaze seemed capable of freezing a person’s heart.
"How is this possible..." Fujimaru Ritsuka’s voice carried disbelief and shock; clearly, this outcome was not what he had hoped to see.
"With an attack of that intensity, it still couldn’t hurt the opponent?" His heart was filled with frustration and powerlessness; he had thought this was the final blow, but he hadn’t expected the result to be so tragic.
"Tsk..." Dr. Roman shook his head helplessly, seemingly unable to find any good countermeasure to deal with the current situation.
Fujimaru Ritsuka and his group really felt quite desperate; facing such a formidable enemy, there was almost no way left to think of.
If they couldn’t stop Tiamat’s progress here, then the only path awaiting them was failure.
"Not good! This is truly terrible! At this rate, we have no chance of winning at all." Dr. Roman watched the still vibrant Tiamat, his tone full of anxiety and helplessness.
Facing an opponent so powerful as to be nearly invincible, he couldn’t help but doubt whether his own abilities were enough to defeat it.
Was there any feasible way to defeat her? This question circled in his mind, causing him such a headache that he couldn’t help but lower his head, looking exceptionally lost.
"Doctor! Please analyze the actual damage Tiamat just sustained as soon as possible!" Fujimaru Ritsuka’s command seemed to inject a new strength into the trapped Dr. Roman.
"Perhaps from these subtle details, we can find the key to breaking through her defense." His reminder allowed Dr. Roman to regain his spirits, raising his head to look forward.
Right, right... Now is not the time to give up; as long as there is even a tiny chance, they must grasp it tightly!
"I understand!" After a brief moment of thought, Dr. Roman responded quickly and began to busy himself looking for countermeasures.
On the battlefield, despite the situation becoming increasingly severe and complex, Fujimaru Ritsuka still insisted on fighting to the end. "Ishtar, please head to the northwest to intercept the Lahmu troops arriving there."
"Understood!" Receiving the instruction, Ishtar immediately rushed toward the target location.
"Mash... when the enemy arrives, please immediately deploy your Noble Phantasm to try to delay the opponent’s pace and buy us more valuable time."
At the critical moment, Fujimaru Ritsuka displayed his usual iron-like willpower, leading everyone to resist the strong enemy together.
"But... Master, your remaining magical energy is already..." Mash looked worriedly at the exhausted companion in front of her, who still refused to admit defeat, unable to stop herself from reminding him.
"It’s fine... trust me, I can still hold on!" Despite his physical strength being severely overdrawn, Fujimaru Ritsuka still appeared incredibly determined, unwilling to let everyone see that he was actually reaching his limit.
"Cough, cough... cough..." However, his weak physical condition could not be hidden, and after saying this, he coughed violently, and blood kept gushing from his mouth.
Afterward, to avoid being noticed by the bystanders, he turned his body away and stopped looking into anyone’s eyes.
"Master... it really isn’t working anymore..." Watching all of this happen without any solution made everyone, including Mash, feel incredibly heartbroken yet powerless.
Even so, they could not stop their pace; they had to continue fighting.
Fujimaru Ritsuka expressed his firm determination and belief once again.
Perhaps infected by this brave spirit, Mash’s gaze softened considerably in an instant, revealing a touch of warm affection.
"I understand... I will do as you ask..." Having made up her mind, Mash prepared to lift the heavy great shield in her hand and rush to the front line, ready to use her own actions to protect her master and open a path.
Just at this moment, a violent tremor occurred on the sea surface, as if the heavens and earth were about to collapse because of it.
Immediately, several massive snake heads, exuding terrifying auras, gradually rose and emerged from the water, followed by a pair of iconic wings that began to unfold slowly.
"That is..."
The legendary goddess Gorgon, at this critical juncture, had returned to the battlefield, reborn as if having gone through a baptism of fire. 』
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〜Dimensional livestream, Chat Room〜
[ Paimon (Genshin Impact): "??? Where did she come from?" ]
[ Arataki Itto (Genshin Impact): "The battle was already difficult enough, and now another one has come." ]
[ Arataki Itto (Genshin Impact): "It’s hopeless, it’s hopeless." ]
[ Kujou Sara (Genshin Impact): "Oh? Could it be that you also want to give up?" ]
[ Arataki Itto (Genshin Impact): "That’s not it, I’m not in there, it’s just an evaluation." ]
[ Kuki Shinobu (Genshin Impact): "..." ]
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