As the Divine Power flowed within him, Kyle raised his hands, and his entire body was engulfed in a golden flame. His attire, now covered in these divine flames, appeared like a thin yet luxurious cloak of fire.
Under the power of this divine flame, the grass within a five-meter radius around him withered at a speed visible to the naked eye. The very fabric of space seemed to warp slightly under the intense heat.
The heat waves surged outward like a tidal wave, forcing the sweating soldiers who were observing to retreat further.
This was the first time that Kyle had used his innate ability to unleash the flames of his divine body in public. The tip of the iceberg of his power had finally revealed itself.
"It's the Symbol of Peace, Kyle!"
"It was him who went head-to-head with the Hulk just now."
"Probably, he's the only one in the world who can deal with that monster!"
The armed soldiers were pleasantly surprised, releasing collective sighs of relief when they saw this scene. They excitedly discussed the unfolding situation, turning this battlefield into a massive fan meeting.
The appearance of this man in front of them acted like a powerful tonic. The reason was simple - he was the Symbol of Peace, Kyle!
For seventy years, he had never been defeated. His mere presence could change the course of a battle. He was recognized worldwide as the undefeated legend, the first hero who was akin to a god.
*Roar!*
Hulk roared angrily as he looked at his opponent. Regardless of who the enemy was, as long as his mind was set, he paid no attention to the scorching heat and jumped down from the pile of scrap metal.
Like a raging flood, he charged towards Kyle, causing the ground to tremble as he ran.
No matter who he faced, Hulk fought barehanded, and one of his pure punches could crush anything!
Facing the approaching Hulk, Kyle took a deep breath and the golden flames began to revolve around his arms like a vortex. The divine flame condensed between his five fingers, inching into a tight grip.
Kyle unleashed a punch after gathering the divine power in his body but it wasn't an ordinary punch. It was a roaring column of flames imbued with destructive power!
Hulk suddenly halted in his tracks and raised his massive arms to block the power of the blazing flames that carried a menacing presence. The flames impacted his sturdy green, muscular skin, scattering bright sparks.
Rolling heatwaves of golden divine flames reached temperatures of over a thousand degrees, which was enough to turn the earth into a scorched wasteland. Surface vegetation and dirt melted into scorching magma.
Yet, Hulk stood his ground, directly facing the impact of the flames. The flames brushed against his arms and chest, parting on either side without causing substantial damage to him.
"This physique is truly invincible to an absurd extent..." Kyle couldn't help but mutter to himself as he watched this scene.
He had no doubt that even if he threw Hulk into a volcano, the beast would simply enjoy a warm bath in the bubbling lava.
Kyle didn't want to waste any more divine power as he could hardly control anything more than this. He turned his left hand, allowing the flames that surged towards Hulk to dissipate.
Hulk let out a low growl and charged forward again, closing the distance between him and Kyle to within three meters.
"Since sheer divine power won't do the trick, let's try this!" Kyle's golden eyes shone with light as he licked his dry lips, swiftly drawing an Item Card from his Card Space.
As the Item Card materialized into reality, it revealed a battered metal axe, with only the handle and tip remaining, resembling an antique short spear. This was firmly grasped by Kyle's right hand.
A weapon to slay gods and bred for war— a Wargod's Axe!
Even on Planet Sakaar and during his time as Super Soldier Physique, Kyle had struggled to lift it with both hands at full strength.
Now, with his physique enhanced tenfold due to his godly genes, this battered Divine Weapon was just the right weight to be wielded single-handedly.
Kyle held the Wargod's Axe, which lacked a blade and made no slashing motions. Instead, he aimed the sharp tip forward, using it like a long spear, thrusting it towards the approaching Hulk.
*Snap!*
Hulk reacted with incredible speed, swiftly bringing his massive hands together to clamp down on the tip of the Wargod's Axe. The divine weapon, bathed in flames and the forceful winds, was caught within Hulk's sturdy, bulky green hand.
"Let go!" Kyle didn't want to engage in a strength contest with Hulk. The golden divine flames enveloped his body, and his divine power continuously flowed into the Wargod's Axe.
To an observer, the intense flames continuously gathered towards the divine axe, charging it with higher temperatures and destructive force.
The reason Divine Weapons were called as such was due to their synergy with the divine powers of the gods. Normal weapons, even if they didn't melt in the flames, would still weaken the power of the fire. However, the Wargod's Axe was constantly absorbing the divine flames, increasing its power exponentially.
Hulk lowered his body, gripping the fiery Wargod's Axe tightly, and roared as he took a step forward. Astonishingly, he managed to move Kyle backward by a meter.
"Let's see how long you can hold on!" Kyle sneered. The divine buff, which didn't consume his divine power, increased the temperature at the tip of the axe.
One thousand degrees Celsius was just the beginning. The temperature quickly soared to two thousand degrees, with no sign of stopping.
It continued to rise until it reached around five thousand degrees Celsius. The tip of the Wargod's Axe was now as hot as the surface of the Sun. Hulk's palm, which had been gripping it, began to sizzle and emit wisps of smoke. The intense heat caused even fountains hundreds of meters away to start steaming.
*Roar!*
Hulk roared in frustration and anger, his hands finally letting go.
With the fierce flames of the divine weapon's tip, it thrust into Hulk's chest, sending his massive body flying.
"That seemed to work," Kyle said with relief, exhaling deeply. Until that moment, he hadn't been entirely certain.
Despite Hulk's resistance to high temperatures, there was always a limit. Now it was clear that five thousand degrees Celsius was enough to harm him.
Of course, five thousand degrees Celsius was already the limit of temperature that his divine power could achieve at this moment.
Hulk, like an undying cockroach, got up from the ground, full of energy. He pursed his lips and blew on his still-burning hand, displaying a prominent burn mark on his chest.
His body exuded an aura of rage and violence as he stubbornly charged forward.
"The damage from this broken axe isn't enough," Kyle frowned, suddenly recalling something and his golden eyes brightened.
Right, besides the battered axe in his hand, there was also a completely intact Divine Weapon in his Card Space.
He wasn't sure if the item in question counted as an offensive-type Divine Weapon.
Thinking, Kyle waved his left hand, extracting an Item Card and materializing it into reality.
It was a golden fire disc, cradled in his left palm, with ordinary flames burning inside it.
Eternal Flame.
"How the hell do I even use this thing?" Kyle gazed at the fire disc in his left hand with a puzzled look on his face. No matter how he concentrated his divine power, he couldn't manipulate the inner flames, nor could he release any of its power.
Both externally and internally, it seemed like an ordinary fire disc.
Before Kyle could figure it out, Hulk, in a fit of rage, drew near and struck down with his immense fist as usual.
Kyle's pupils contracted. Instinctively, he lifted the fire disc, flipped it 180 degrees, and forcefully slammed it down on top of Hulk.
The internal Eternal Flame raged out, enveloping half of Hulk's body.
*Roar!*
For the first time in his life, Kyle heard a cry of pain from Hulk, accompanied by a faint smell of roasting meat...
(End of this chapter)