First of all, the skill [Dragon Transformation] derived from his authority couldn't be used. Steel heroes inherently counter dragon-serpent entities, and Sun Wukong had experience fighting dragons. If Altair transformed into Nidhogg to fight the monkey, he would essentially be giving himself a dragon attribute, triggering Sun Wukong's anti-dragon specialization. That would be suicidal. Moreover, Nidhogg's massive size would be a disadvantage against a highly mobile opponent like Sun Wukong. No matter how powerful the attack, it would be useless if it couldn't land.
If [Dragon Transformation] was off the table, then his other skills and arsenal of weapons were also useless. Whether it was the Beam Saber or the Plasma Cutter, they were essentially just magical cutting tools. Against a being like the monkey, who operated on cursed energy, magical attacks would barely scratch him.
This left Altair feeling frustrated. His skills were bizarre and powerful when combined, but it seemed he lacked the means to penetrate the monkey's defenses.
Among his offensive skills, the only one that might work against the monkey was [Atomic Breath].
"So, it still comes down to Dragon Transformation, huh?"
There was no other way. The indestructible body of a steel hero could only be countered by extreme heat. Authorities related to the sun or lightning were effective against steel-based authorities, which was why sun gods and thunder gods were often the highest-tier deities in myths, either as chief gods or war gods.
Among Altair's offensive skills, only [Atomic Breath] possessed such terrifying heat. However, in his human form, the power of [Atomic Breath] was severely limited. Only in his dragon form could it unleash its full potential.
If he used Dragon Transformation, he would only have one chance. He would need to use [Background Heroine] to lower his presence, then seize the opportunity to deliver a critical strike. If this attack failed, the monkey's speed would make it nearly impossible to land another blow.
Altair was somewhat interested in the monkey's authorities. If he didn't need them, he had many ways to help Luo Hao defeat the monkey. For example, he could curse the monkey with bad luck, buff Luo Hao with BGM enhancements, or even play BGM while simultaneously debuffing the monkey. With buffs on one side and debuffs on the other, even the monkey's incredible power would be useless.
But that was under the assumption that Altair didn't want the monkey's authorities.
"Lu Yinghua, keep an eye on the Mariya sisters. Don't let them escape."
"Understood."
After giving Lu Yinghua his orders, Altair immediately sprang into action. Right in front of Lu Yinghua, he transformed into a massive black dragon.
Flapping his wings, Altair soared into the sky, heading straight for the battlefield.
Altair didn't rush into the battle immediately. If he entered now, the monkey would likely target him directly, and he could easily be killed.
Instead, he began circling the battlefield. Below, Luo Hao and the monkey were engaged in a high-speed chase, constantly shifting positions and clashing with pure force. Each collision sent shockwaves through the air.
"Luo Hao, restrain him!"
Altair shouted, then flapped his wings and shot upward into the sky. As he flew, he began counting down.
1... 2... 3...
[Background Heroine] required ten seconds to activate, and during that time, he needed to create distance.
In ten seconds, Altair reached supersonic speed, flying several kilometers into the sky. Once the ten seconds were up and [Background Heroine] activated, he triggered [BGM Warrior].
BGM: Freesia began to play.
The music echoed through the air, drowning out even the roaring sounds of the battlefield.
Both Luo Hao and the monkey paused briefly, then resumed their fight.
Upon hearing the BGM, Luo Hao immediately realized that Altair had activated his authority. The monkey, however, was startled, unsure where the music was coming from. He thought something unusual was happening, but when nothing seemed to change, he dismissed it.
But Luo Hao was shocked. She felt her cursed energy surge several times over, and her speed and strength increased dramatically!
This change was clearly the result of Altair's authority!
Having been beaten by Altair twice before, Luo Hao knew that he always had mysterious music playing during his battles. This time, however, the BGM not only played but also gave her an incredible power boost!
As a Campione who had slain multiple Heretic Gods, Luo Hao already possessed immense cursed energy. With Altair's BGM buff, her energy levels skyrocketed, surpassing even that of a divine king.
"So this is the authority my elder brother wields? It's strange, but so powerful! Truly worthy of being my elder brother!"
Feeling the surge of power within her, Luo Hao grinned wildly. She remembered Altair's earlier command: Restrain him!
With her enhanced cursed energy, Luo Hao pushed her technique to its limits, matching the monkey's godlike speed. She then activated her authority, summoning golden hands that relentlessly attacked the monkey. What had been an even match now turned into a one-sided advantage. The monkey was slammed so hard that it felt like his bones were about to shatter, sending him into a frenzy.
But his rage didn't make him stronger—it only made him lose control. He charged at Luo Hao, only to be grabbed by her golden hands. Just as Altair had instructed, Luo Hao restrained the monkey.
As Luo Hao held the monkey in place, Altair's massive dragon form plummeted from the sky. After activating "Freesia", his attributes dropped by 90%, and he was forced into a weakened state, falling from the air.
His vertical descent, combined with his enormous size, made him resemble a giant meteor.
Despite his weakened state, Altair could still make slight adjustments to his trajectory, guiding himself toward the center of the battlefield—where the monkey was.
His dragon-enhanced vision allowed him to clearly see that the monkey was now restrained by Luo Hao. About five seconds before impact, he began gathering energy.
[Atomic Breath] was ready.
Hummm—
A blue light traveled from the tip of his tail to the back of his head. Then, just before impact, he switched the BGM.
BGM: Because We Have Plot Armor! activated!
[This BGM cannot be used under normal circumstances. It can only be activated when you are at a severe disadvantage. While this BGM is active, you will first return to your peak state, then all attributes will increase by 300%. You will also enter a locked state, immune to any fatal attacks. Duration: 5 seconds. Can only be used once per week. After the buff ends, your state will revert to what it was before activation.]
As the BGM switched, Luo Hao's amplified power was instantly withdrawn. The monkey, seizing the opportunity, broke free from Luo Hao's grasp. But the moment he did, a massive black maw descended from the sky, engulfing him.
Then, a blinding blue light illuminated the heavens and the earth!
This strike was powerful enough to pierce through the planet itself!
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