Buzz!!!
It was as if the entire space was trembling and the moment Tenraku integrated True Longinus into his body, an overwhelming aura erupted from him. At the same time, the nearly depleted Spirit Power in Tenraku's body, drained from the battle, rapidly surged back to its peak state, and it continued to skyrocket!
His whole body floated into the air, and a raging energy emanated from Tenraku, sweeping out in all directions. In the sky, Yubelluna and Roygun had to once again create distance from Tenraku. Meanwhile, Cao Cao, immobilized, was carried away by the surge of energy, flying somewhere unknown.
"Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!"
It seemed boundless. The power within him continued to grow and Tenraku clenched his fists and let out a howl towards the sky. The azure sky was swept clean of floating clouds, and the ground below trembled. A massive crater, hundreds of meters in size, was created solely due to Tenraku's aura!
Roygun and Yubelluna and the others in the distance were utterly astonished. What an astounding power! Even Grayfia, for the first time, revealed a hint of excitement in her eyes. Even though she was desperately restraining herself, her body still trembled slightly.
You've finally reached this level, Kamiya Tenraku!
This exaggerated phenomenon didn't last long. Everything gradually settled down. Floating in the air, Tenraku didn't appear to have changed much from before. However, only he knew that he now possessed an incredibly formidable power!
"So, this is what it feels like to be a transcender…"
Tenraku raised a smile at the corner of his mouth after clenching his fists. Those who haven't reached this level would never understand its might. For instance, when facing Kokabiel initially, Tenraku was confident in defeating him, but he still had to fight cautiously. However, if it were now—
Dealing with Kokabiel would be a piece of cake!
With a flash of radiance, a golden war spear appeared in Tenraku's hand, it was the True Longinus he had taken from Cao Cao's body.
Hū, Hū, Hū…
Tenraku playfully danced the spear in his hand a few times, then thrust it forward. The golden Holy Spear rapidly extended, and with a boom, it pierced a mountain peak several tens of thousands of meters away, causing it to explode.
After retrieving the Holy Spear, Tenraku nodded in satisfaction. Truly, the strongest Longinus lived up to its reputation. It was truly unparalleled and powerful.
Somewhat regretfully, the will of God from the Holy Bible no longer resided in the spear. It was a residual will, already completely dissipated during Tenraku's battle with it. From now on, True Longinus could no longer use the Brightness of Supremacy – Truth Idea.
But there was nothing to be regretful about. This spear was already the possession of Kamiya Tenraku. Since it no longer held the will of God from the Holy Bible, he decided to imprint his sacred will onto it. One day, he would be the sole true god in this world!
As True Longinus dissipated, an endless fervor surged within Tenraku.
With the power of a transcender combined with the abilities of numerous powerful Sacred Gears, from now on, he would fear no one in this world!
He would wield supreme power and seize everything he desired!
However, his steps wouldn't stop here. He would go further and stand even higher. One day, he would make all the realms of this universe submit beneath his feet!
"Lord Tenraku!"
Returning once again, the eyes of Yubelluna and the others were filled with excitement and fervor. Their master was becoming increasingly powerful!
"Kamiya Tenraku, you really are…"
"Impressive."
Roygun's expression was complex, and she couldn't help but smile wryly.
In the current world, she felt for the first time that she was insignificant.
As the person in charge of the House of Belphegor, the second in line for Rating Games, even among Demon King-class beings, she was a powerful figure ranking high. Yet, she still felt this way.
No, perhaps it wasn't her own insignificance, but that the young man before her had reached a level that they found difficult to comprehend!
With everyone nodding in agreement, Tenraku turned his gaze towards Grayfia, who was off to the side.
Tenraku hadn't forgotten the agreement he made with this lady. Now that he had achieved transcendence, it was time for Grayfia to tell him the so-called truth.
Staring at each other, Grayfia's cold gaze shifted to the side. Well, it seems it's not the right time to talk about those matters now. We'll wait for the next opportunity.
A few hundred meters away from Tenraku and the others, Georg, Siegfried, Leonardo, and Heracles flickered into view from the transmission formation. Each of them looked worse for wear, bearing considerable injuries. Siegfried, in particular, had lost his entire left arm.
"Cao Cao, did he take your Sacred Gear too…?"
Helping Cao Cao up, Georg spoke with a somewhat complicated expression on his face. Sustaining such heavy injuries and without the aura of a Sacred Gear, it was easy to infer what had happened.
"Yeah, I lost to that guy, and he took my Sacred Gear."
"How did things go on your end?"
Not paying much attention to his own situation, Cao Cao inquired.
"The operation failed. It's only a matter of time before those remnants of the old Demon King faction are eliminated."
"Tsk, even with this, they still couldn't turn the tide. It seems those guys are really just this much."
"Let our other comrades retreat. This war has come to an end."
"Understood."
Though somewhat unwilling, they had lost on their side this time. They didn't say much more. Cao Cao and Georg gave one last look in the direction of Tenraku and his group before disappearing into the transmission formation.
"Ah, they got away!"
Spotting Cao Cao and the others making their escape, Ile and Nel shouted angrily. Roygun and her Peerage wore grim expressions. The distance between the two groups was too great; even if they chased after them now, it would be too late.
"Let them go. Those guys can't cause any more trouble now."
Tenraku shrugged and said casually. While Roygun and her group couldn't stop Cao Cao and the others from fleeing, if Tenraku wanted, he could easily detain them.
However, as Tenraku himself had said, Cao Cao and the others, heavily injured as they were, couldn't stir up any further trouble. Considering all the contributions they had made with their Sacred Gears, Tenraku decided to let them off this time.
As for what would happen in the future—
Heh heh, if they dared to bother him again, a single slap would suffice to settle the matter!
With the situation as it was, Roygun's group had no choice. But then, a thought occurred to the beautiful family lord:
"Kamiya Tenraku, the Khaos Brigade members have already retreated. This battle is more or less concluded. This is the territory of our House of Belphegor. Why don't you all come to rest at my residence?"
"You don't need to trouble yourself, Roygun San. We can simply teleport back."
"Kamiya Tenraku, this isn't how a gentleman behaves, you know? You saved me and my Peerage. Can't you at least give us a chance to express our gratitude?" Wearing an injured expression, the beautiful family lord spoke gently.
"Alright, since Roygun San insists…"
"What about Grayfia San? Would you like to come along?"
Given the generous invitation, Tenraku couldn't refuse. However, he did glance at Grayfia beside him and asked.
"I'll pass. You no longer need my protection. I'll head back first."
With a cool expression, Grayfia gestured to the others, then activated a transmission formation and disappeared without a trace.
She certainly leaves promptly, without a hint of hesitation.
Tenraku was a bit speechless, but Roygun couldn't help but reveal a radiant smile. If Grayfia had stayed, it might have been difficult to implement her plan. But now—
Glancing at Tenraku, the beautiful family lord couldn't help but touch her own red lips…
To be continued…
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