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(*A/N: Final chapters of this Volume 20/20.)
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The trees who were attacking and the being who was dodging both stopped altogether. Sheng Ming spread her hands and her power combined with Tree of Life and spread all around.
SHINE!!!!!!!!!!!
Soon the light died down. Now the entire hall as covered with vegetation. Grass, plants, flowers, trees could be seen everywhere. The area it covered was so large that one can't see the end of this vegetation. And Sheng Ming was in the middle of all of it.
???: Looks like you still have some surprise hidden in store for me.
The being looked at everything around before nodding its head.
???: A Domain. Huh. Good. I just can't wait to see what more you have.
Sheng Ming raised both her hands.
Goudou!!!!! Goudou!!!!!
Goudou!!!!! Goudou!!!!!
...
…
Ground started to shake as one-by-one trees around brought out their roots. Then these roots joined and took the shape of a foot. The foot slammed hard on the ground as the entire tree came out. Next, these trees started to take a shape. Branches joined together on both sides and made to arms while all the roots joined and became two legs. Hence, all these trees turned into Treants.
However, that's not all. The pillars that were in the hall and those that broke before, all also started to join and became golems. Now the army of the Treants and Golems were surrounding Sheng Ming to protect her while also surrounding the being to kill it.
Goudou!!!!! Goudou!!!!
Goudou!!!!! Goudou!!!!
...
…
More trees rose out of the ground. Though this time, instead of becoming treants like others, they extended their branches and covered the ceilings again.
???: Hmmm. So, you even know how to use animation. Huh. Well, let's see. In this domain, these treants will kept on receiving energy. Because of animation even if I destroy these golems, they will stand up again. And since both Treants and Golems have high strength but low speed, you covered it by making that ceiling again which will keep on shooting branches at me at high speed. Overall, a perfect formation. Good. Good. Good. Now let's see how long this formation can last.
WHOOSH!!!!!
WHOOSH!!!!!
WHOOSH!!!!!
...
…
The fight started again. Countless branches were shot from the ceilings. The being kept on dodging like before. However, suddenly, an attack came right in front of it. The being twisted its body and dodged treant's attack at the last moment.
BANG!!!!!!!!!
Treant's attacked landed on the ground as the ground shattered. The being then attacked with its claws and cut that treant into pieces.
SHIN!!!!!
It then raised its hand and caught the attack of the Golem and released a shockwave that destroyed it completed. It then moved and started to dodge the attacks coming from the sky.
WHOOSH!!!!!!
WHOOSH!!!!!!
WHOOSH!!!!!!
...
…
Time went by. The fight kept on becoming more and more devastating.
******
******
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Few minutes later.
The being was standing in the middle of the broken pieces of golems, treants, branches and so on. It had many injuries on it but nothing serious. And they had already started to heal again.
DRIP!!!!!
DRIP!!!!!
DRIP!!!!!
Right opposite to it, the sorry figure of Sheng Ming could be seen. From head-to-toe she was covered in many serious wounds. And these wounds were becoming more serious over time. During the whole fight, the being succeeded in landing many attacks on Sheng Ming. Currently she was barely standing.
???: That was a fun fight. I have to say. So, shall we end this now.
Sheng Ming: Hnngh!!!!
Sheng Ming gritted her teeth and released her power again. One of the partial destroyed Golem raised its arm and punched.
???: Still struggling. Huh.
SHIN!!!!!!!
BOOM!!!!!
The being destroyed the golem casually and appeared in front of Sheng Ming before attacking. This attack was enough to end life. And that's what it did.
SHIN!!!!!
SPLURT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The claw penetrated through the chest and destroyed the heart. Sheng Ming opened her eyes wide as blood fell on her face. The blood of Primis. Primis was standing in front of her as the claw of the being entered his back and came out of his chest while destroying his heart in the process.
Sheng Ming: H-H-H-H-Husband.
Primis: ...…Hrrgh!!!!!
Instead of reply blood came out of his blood. Primis showed a reassuring smile to her and spoke.
{Primis: .....Prepare...your.....strongest...…..attack.}
{Sheng Ming: B-But...…}
{Primis: I.....will...be...…fine.}
{Sheng Ming: H-How? Your h-h-heart is-------}
Sheng Ming choked at her own words even while talking in mind.
{Primis: I...…will....be......…..fine.}
{Sheng Ming: ......…}
Sheng Ming didn't respond. Her eyes were already filled with tears as they fell down her face like stream.
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!
Primis released a burst of magic from his body and pushed the being back. After giving Sheng Ming one last smile he turned and walked towards the being. Sheng Ming could only see Primis back as he kept on walking forward.
STEP!!!!
STEP!!!!
STEP!!!!
The being saw as Primis step-by-step walked towards it. Then it also started walking towards Primis step-by-step.
STEP!!!!!
STEP!!!!!
STEP!!!!!
There was a big hole in the middle of Primis chest. Sheng Ming could see the being walking towards Primis from that hole clearly. This hurt her even more. Primis heart was already destroyed, this will be his last stand.
Primis: Let's end this.
STEP!!!
STEP!!!
STEP!!!
STEP!!!
???: Sure. Show me what's more you got.
STEP!!!
STEP!!!
STEP!!!
STEP!!!
Primis: I will.
STEP!
???: ...…
STEP!
Both stopped at the distance of two meters from each other. Primis then raised his left-hand in front of his face. Light and Darkness was coming out between the gap of his fingers before he slid them down his neck. Power was released as it completely engulfed Primis.
Primis: GROAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The being got stunned for the first-time while Sheng Ming froze when she heard this cruel unreal voice that came from the hell as Primis growled. Power that was engulfing Primis disappeared as he appeared wearing a mask that cover his entire face down to his neck. The only this it didn't cover is his dark black hairs.
The mask was pure white in color with two dark black strips that were coming from top and passed the eyes area. The eyes inside were blood-red in color and between the eyes area right above nose there was a black cross. On the forehead of the mask there is a symbol of 3-tomoes.
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(*A/N: Perfect Hollowfication mask)
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'???: Not only his power rose from 5th-Dimensional God to 7th-Dimensional God. He was now using the power of "Chaos".'
???: So, this is your full power. Can't say I feel disappointed. This is...…great.
BOOM!!!!!!
The Being also released its power as it clashed with Primis power.
???: Come. LET'S ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Primis: YEAH!!!!!!!!!
SWOOSH!!!!!!
SWOOSH!!!!!!
Then both charged at each other.
CLANG!!!
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just a single clash a big showcase was released. The power behind the shockwave even pushed Sheng Ming back. As she grabbed one of the intact pillars to stop herself.
SWISH!!!!
SWOOSH!!!!!
SWISH!!!!!
SWOOSH!!!!!!!
CLANG!!!!!!!!!
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She looked at the destruction caused by their fights with pale face. Even though she had seen Primis Awakening form, this was still the first time she saw his Perfect Hollowfication form. Both Primis and the being were so fast that she can't even saw their shadows as they fought from one place to another.
In the end, she let go of these thoughts and concentrate on what Primis told her too. She didn't have much strength left. Hence, she decided to gather all of her remaining power along with the one still present in her Golems and Treants for a final attack.
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CLANG!!!!
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!
Another explosion occurred. Both Primis and the being looked at each other and moved back before charging again.
CLANG!!!!!!
BOOM!!!!!!
???: Hahaha. It's been a long time since I had so much fun.
Primis: Is that so.
CLANG!!!!
Pushing the being back, Primis gathered the power of Chaos in his Elucidator and released it in the shape of crescent moon from the tip of it.
'Primis: Chaos Rend.'
The being also gathered its power and released it from its hand.
WHOOSH!!!!!!
WHOOSH!!!!!!!
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Primis charged at the explosion without a second thought and appeared in front of the being. It caught the being off guard and Primis attacked.
SLASH!!!!!!!!!
???: ......
For the first time, a serious wound appeared on the being's body. As it moved back and made some distance.
???: Hmmm. I forgot that "Chaos" also provide its wielder true damage. Need to keep that in mind from now on.
'Primis: Chaos Rend.'
Primis had no intentions of listening his words as he released "Chaos Rend" at it. The being disappeared and dodged it.
SWOOSH!!!!!
Primis rushed at a certain place and attacked.
CLANG!!!!!
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!
The being stopped Primis attack and attacked with his own. This time it was Primis who disappeared and dodged it. The being was surprised slightly when Primis dodged it but still it continued with next attack towards its right. That's where Primis appeared and attack.
CLANG!!!!!
BOOM!!!!!!!!!
After deflecting it, Primis attacked again. The being disappeared this time. Primis turned and attack behind and deflected the being claws.
CLANG!!!!
BOOM!!!!!!!!!
This kept of going for some time. In between, more wounds appeared on not only Primis but also the being's body.
CLANG!!!!
Primis: Huff...Huff...Huff...Huff...
Primis was already reaching his limit. Since his heart was destroyed, he could already feel his life fading away. On top of that, along with old wounds his new wounds were also becoming more severe.
Primis: Kuh!!!
Holding Elucidator with both of its hand, he released another "Chaos Rend" at the being. But this time, its power was lower. To the point...
PAT!!!!!
The being casually slapped it away. The being stopped from a certain distance away from Primis and was looking at him.
???: It's over for you.
Primis: N-Not yet.
SHINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A green shone at a far distance. Both Primis and the being turned towards it. There Sheng Ming was raising both her hands in sky. In the sky, right above her, there was giant spear made of life energy. The power of that spear was so much that even the being felt some danger from it.
???: So, that was your plan.
Sheng Ming opened her closed eyes and spoke.
Sheng Ming: Go.
The spear penetrated the air with an astounding speed and appeared in front of the being in an instant. The being moved its body to dodge it but failed. Why? Because all a sudden, the space around it locked it at its place.
???: !!!!!!!!!
It turned and looked at Primis who was for sure responsible for it. However, when he saw Primis, it got even more shocked. Primis was pointed his left-hand at it. Light and Darkness gathered together and formed a sphere. In between the sphere there was a red ripple. Now the being was feeling, an extreme danger from.
Primis: Y-You let your g-guard down.
???: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
'Primis: Chaotic Cero.'
VROOM!!!!!!!!!
THRUST!!!!!!!!!!!
Both the spear and beam hit the being at the same time. They both then dragged it very far away and exploded.
KA-BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A giant explosion rose which engulfed 80% of this long hall. Primis kept on looking at the explosion before his "Perfect Hollowfication" mask shattered.
SHATTER!!!!!!
This was the prove that he had hit his limit. All strength left Primis body as he fell.
WHISTLE!!!!!
THUD!!!!!!
Sheng Ming: HUSBAND.
Sheng Ming hurriedly ran to Primis side. Seeing his condition, tears kept on falling from her eyes. She pointed both her hands at Primis to use her life energy to relieve some of his pain. But no matter how much she tried, not a single wisp of the energy came out. Her magic reserve was completely empty. As a result, even her enhanced mode came undo. She was currently, just a mere 4th-Dimensional God with her pure stats and without her magic.
Sheng Ming: *sob* Why? Why? WHY? *sob* Why is my magic taking so long to recover? *sob* WHY!!!!!!!
DRIP!!!!!
DRIP!!!!!
Her face was already covered in tears, as they fell on Primis face.
Primis: S-Sheng... M-Ming...
Sheng Ming: HUSBAND.
Primis: W-We...…need...…..to...…..go...…..to.....that......…c-crystal......roo.m.....
Sheng Ming: Crystal Room.
Sheng Ming hurriedly turned her head looked at the room which was not that far. Since the being don't want them to escape, it threw them opposite of it. Even when fighting it made sure that they won't drag the fight towards the direction of the portal.
Sheng Ming: If the power in that crystal can rival a 9th-Dimensional God. It can help us recover our magic.
Sheng Ming then hurriedly picked Primis. Putting one of his arms over her neck, she put her one hand on his waist, and she walked towards the crystal room while dragging him.
Sheng Ming: Hang in there just a little longer, Husband. Once I will recover my magic from that crystal, I am sure I will be able to heal you and rebuild your heart. So, please don't give up.
STEP!!!!!
STEP!!!!!
STEP!!!!!
Only the sound of Sheng Ming steps was heard as she continued walking. However, along with Primis even her condition was becoming worse. Since she didn't have any magic, she can't suppress her wounds anymore. As a result, her wounds were also becoming worse and were releasing blood non-stop just like Primis. A trail of blood was formed behind them.
Sheng Ming: Just a little more Husband. We are reaching are destination soon.
Primis: ......…
Neither hearing nor sensing any movements, she looked at Primis. And her heart shattered into millions of pieces. He was no longer breathing. Even the light in his eyes had died down. Clear indicating that he died some time ago.
Sheng Ming: Husband......
All strength left Sheng Ming body as she fell on her knees. Tears showed no sign of stopping as she saw Primis dead body in her arms. Her mind was blanked out witnessing this.
???: In the end, he still died.
Sheng Ming: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sheng Ming trembled violently when she heard this voice behind her.
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sheng Ming: Ack!!!!!!
The being who appeared behind released a burst of his power and threw Sheng Ming's away. Sheng Ming rolled on the ground to some distance before stopping. She raised her head and saw the being looking down on Primis body. The current condition of the being was not that good. His body was covered in many wounds. Some of them were very serious. Yet, it ignored them and just looked at Primis.
???: It was a fun. Now it's time for me to have my meal.
The being then grabbed Primis by his neck and raised him.
Sheng Ming: DON'T TOUCH HIM.
Sheng Ming shouted angrily at the being. That's all she could do since currently she barely had a strength to get up.
???: Don't worry. After eating him, you will be next. That time you can have a heartful reunion with your husband inside by body. Now, bon appétit.
Sheng Ming: NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
CRACKLE!!!!!!
ROAR!!!!!!!!!!!!
???: Ack!!!! Ugh!!!! What?
A bolt of lightning came out of Primis body and hit the being when he had least expected. The Being was thrown back. Once he stabilized his footing. He saw Primis body which was still floating in air. Eight lights shot out of him, as the eight ancestral symbols, started to rotate around him as if protecting him.
Then one of the symbols, Life Death Ancestral Symbol released Life energy which was then absorbed by Primis body. Slight light returned in Primis eyes, as he raised his right hand which was still holding Elucidator and released a "Hex Rend" at the being. The being was still paralyzed after receiving an attack of lightning from Thunderbolt Ancestral Symbol. Yet, it still used its full power to move even so slightly to dodge it.
SLASH!!!!
It succeeded. But still 20% of the attack still injured it as new wound appeared on its body.
???: Not bad. You almost got me there.
Primis: N-No...
Primis turned his head and looked at the being. There was a triumphant smile on his face.
Primis: I win.
???: ......…
Sheng Ming: ......…
As both the being and Sheng Ming were becoming confused. They heard a giant explosion.
CRACK!!!!!!
SHATTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The crystal in the big room, shattered and exploded. The explosion destroyed all the space around it. And the result.
GROWL!!!!!!!!!!!!
ROAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RUMBLE!!!!!!!!!!!
WOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
???: TEMPORAL TURBULENCE!!!!!! THAT WAS YOUR AIM ALL ALONG.
Primis: Hehe.
Primis let out a small laugh as his body fell and the ancestral symbols returned into his body.
CRACK!!!!
BANG!!!!!!!!!!
Since they were already close to the crystal room, its attraction force reached their location in a fraction of second.
????: Kuh!!!!!
After receiving the last thunderbolt, the being was the closest of the three near the temporal turbulence. And since the paralysis was still in effect, it didn't can't even resist and was soon pulled by it. Second was Primis. Now that he longer had any strength left, he also can't resist it. Though, there was already some there to protect him.
Sheng Ming: HUSBAND!!!!!!!!!!
Sheng Ming ran and caught Primis in her embrace. She then hastily grabbed one of the pillars to resist against this pulling force of temporal turbulence.
Sheng Ming: Ack!!!!!!!
CRACK!!!!!
Cracks had already started to form on that pillar. But Sheng Ming still didn't let go.
???: DON'T THINK IT'S OVER.
Sheng Ming hurriedly turned back and saw the being charging at them. Paralysis was over by now. So, it attacked Primis and Sheng Ming who can't resist anymore. Sheng Ming turned pale as she saw in horror at the being which was approaching them rapidely.
{Primis: It's alright.}
{Sheng Ming: Husband...…}
Sheng Ming lowered her head and saw Primis who had reassuring smile on his face. This smile calmed her down.
Primis: Did you forget what I said? I win. This means it's over.
FWOOSH!!!!!!!!!!!
A giant attack came from the opposite of the temporal turbulence and hit the being.
???: KUAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The being for the first-time let out a loud scream. The attack not only pushed it at the very center of temporal turbulence but also destroyed 50% of its body.
???: YOUUUUUUU. YOU HAVE THE HELP OF A GOD.
Primis: Never say I didn't.
'Primis: Perfect timing, Ophis.'
{Sheng Ming: Husband, was that Eldest Sister?}
{Primis: Yes.}
Now that the being was at the center of the temporal turbulence, it could no longer escape. As its body started to disintegrate, it became silently started to think where it went wrong. It thought about everything that transpired till now. Suddenly realization struck it, and it started laughing loudly.
???: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. You are really something.
Even as he was dying, he was looking at Primis who was in Sheng Ming's embrace.
???: Now that I think about it. Everything's makes sense. This was your plan all along. And if I am not wrong, you made this plan, the moment you saw me for the very first time.
Primis: ...…
???: First, you made me think you want to escape. That's why you rushed towards the direction of portal. Knowing fully well that I won't let you. And then when your wife attacked me with that blast, you grabbed her rushed at the portal again. Since I stopped you again, this time when you both were just about to escape, it made me think that instead of fighting you me, you really want to escape.
Primis: ...
???: Because of that, I threw you both at the opposite direction of the portal. That's what you wanted in the first place. Next, when your wife was fighting against me with her full strength on her own. Instead of resting, you were hiding some of your life force and some power in one of those symbols. You also put an order that when your life will fade away and I will touch you, one of that symbols will attack at that movement. And since I thought you died, I didn't put any guard and was caught off guard.
Primis: ...…
???: Next, when you confronted me with that power of chaos. I thought it was your last struggle and didn't give it much thought that you were hiding something. On top of that, while fighting you were dragging the fight towards the portal again. This further confirmed my theory that you want to escape which result in me pushing you away from the portal and towards the crystal more.
Primis: ......
???: When you told you wife that the crystal you need to go to the crystal room, the first thing which will come in one's mind in that you want to use the power of the crystal to recover you magic. And since I also thought that you want to recover your magic from the crystal, I threw you both away from it and himself stayed close to it Next, when you recovered some of your life force with that symbol, you attacked me with that magic slash again. You were 100% sure that I will some dodge it even when I will be paralyzed by that lightning. And I was never your target. Your target was that crystal all along.
Primis: ......…
???: In normal scenario, such strong crystal will take can't be destroyed this easily. However, the 40% ignore defense provided by your sword was enough to put a crack on it. A single crack was all it needs for the abundance of power in it to be burst out of it. That thunderbolt had pushed me even closer to it. Hence, I became the first person who got pulled by it before I could even prepare myself.
Primis: ......
???: However, that was not the end. You also knew I will try I last attempt to drag you with me, that's why you already planned a real God help you if the need arises.
Primis: ......
'Primis: This Bastard saw through all my schemes already. It's true that I made this scheme at our first meeting, but I only planned on using it at worst scenario. However, when Twilight told me that I can't use my Awakening or ask for Ophis help, I have no choice but to go with this one.'
'Sheng Ming: To think Husband made so many plans when he saw this being for the first time. Seeing the result just at the beginning with 100% accuracy. Amazing.'
???: Still, what I don't understand is if you have a help of a real God then why did you wait this long? You could have asked his or her before.
Primis didn't answer that.
Primis: Even if you saw through my schemes, it's already too late.
???: I know. To be played by a mortal. HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA. It's truly hilarious. HAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHHHA
Primis: .........…
???: Still, I hope you can entertain me again, in our next meeting.
Primis: Next Meeting? Hehe. Even though you are strong, I can tell you are not a real God. Hence, you will die in this temporal turbulence without leaving anything behind.
???: I can't deny that. However, since you entertained me so much, let me tell you a secret as a reward.
Primis: ......
???: This body is just one of my countless avatars. Hence, this is not the end, but the beginning.
'Primis: WHAT!!!!!!!'
'Sheng Ming: How could this be?'
'Primis: DAMN. If this was just one of his countless Avatars, then just how strong is the real body.'
???: You have already become the top 'food' on my priority list. And I won't let you go. No matter where you go, I will find you.
Primis: ...…Then I will be waiting.
???: HEHE HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA LET'S MEET AGAIN SOON. THE BLACK SWORDSMAN.
Then the being's body was completely destroyed by the turbulence.
Sheng Ming: Husband.
Sheng Ming spoke with worry clearly visible in her voice.
Primis: Don't worry. It will be fine.
Sheng Ming: ...Mn.
CRACK!!!!!
More cracks started to appear on the pillar that Sheng Ming was holding.
Primis: Let it go.
Sheng Ming didn't understand Primis reason but still let the pillar go as she had blind trust in him. She hugged Primis tightly as they both were pulled in by Temporal Turbulence. However, before they could get swallowed, Ophis came.
SWOOSH!!!!!
She grabbed both Primis and Sheng Ming took them away. During the whole time, Primis attention was on the Temporal Turbulence as he thought of the being's last words.
'Primis: Could this be the beginning of our long fight?'
Then he closed his eyes and let the darkness took over.
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*A/N: That's the end of the Volume 2. I want to thank everyone who read my novel till here. Next world will be "Akame ga Kill". However, it will take some time since, I haven't started writing it yet. I will do it once I am done rewatching the anime and re-reading the manga.
One more thing, along with the release of Volume 3, the name of the novel will be going to change too. Along with a new poster. I am also thinking of creating a patreon if someone want to support me and read new chapters in advance. Even if you guys can't support me in patreon, Power Stones will do. I will release additional chapters that time.
That's all. Thank You all and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!
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