I ascend to the throne of God with arcane magic.

Chapter 851 Choosing the Wrong Rune

Pearl Sea
"what!!!"

Rune let out a painful scream under the terrifying thunderbolt.

His body trembled violently after being struck by lightning, and the abyssal power within him was suppressed by the powerful lightning, instantly weakening the evil aura he exuded.

The surrounding seawater surged with enormous waves under the impact of this powerful force, as if the entire ocean was trembling in the face of this terrifying blow.

Upon seeing this, Li Si frowned slightly.

This attack, originating from the world rune [Thunder], only managed to severely injure Rune.

However, this was quite normal for Li Si.

While the World Rune [Thunder] is powerful, it is in some ways similar to a divine domain.

However, the rules in the World Rune are more complete.

In fact, the greatest significance of world runes lies not in their powerful force, but in their ability to better help others understand the world rules contained within them.

The power involved is merely incidental.

Even so, this is still extremely powerful for Li Si and Rune.

However, based on Li Si's current understanding of the [Thunder] rules, the power he can unleash is not enough to directly kill Rune.

Even so, it directly helped Li Si turn the tide.

Having suffered severe injuries, Rune's momentum has diminished considerably.

Rune stared at Li Si with bloodshot eyes, his throat unable to stop roaring.

What power is this?
Feeling the lightning carrying an aura of extreme destruction, for a moment he felt he was about to die.

However, he pulled through.

Even so, the abyssal power surrounding his body had thinned considerably.

When did Li Si acquire this power?

The rage in Rune's heart was almost burning away all his reason, but he had not forgotten the purpose of his visit today.

Rune's expression was cold and stern; his left arm was already a mess from the severe damage inflicted by the thunder.

Its skin was charred black, a bloody mess, and you could still faintly see flashes of lightning inside.

Those were remnants of thunderous power, as if telling the story of the brutality of the fierce battle that had just taken place.

He took a deep breath, the breath lingering in his chest, as if gathering all his strength.

His eyes became incredibly resolute, without the slightest hesitation or retreat.

Immediately afterwards, he tore his left arm, which had been almost destroyed by the lightning, apart from his shoulder.

Blood gushed out instantly, like a blood-red waterfall, splashing onto the sea below, quickly turning it a dark red.

The moment his left arm was torn apart, a mysterious and powerful force began to surge.

It was a power from the abyss, as black as ink, exuding a cold and evil aura.

This force quickly gathered at the original location of the left arm, as if an invisible blacksmith was forcibly forging it.

Slowly, a pitch-black arm gradually took shape.

The arm was covered with strange patterns, like some kind of ancient runes, exuding endless mystery.

A fierce glint flashed in Rune's eyes, a mixture of his thirst for power and Li Si's rage.

At that very moment, an extremely large and bizarre pattern spread out from his body.

The pattern resembled a winding dragon, rapidly expanding across the sea, creating waves and shimmering light wherever it went.

It was like a magic circle, like a black shadow, completely enveloping this sea ruin.

Everything around changed under the influence of this force. The once calm sea began to surge, and huge waves rolled up, as if an invisible beast was roaring in the sea.

The clouds in the sky grew even thicker, as if they were about to swallow the whole world.

Rune is at the center of all this, like a king who controls everything.

This is the power he obtained by offering sacrifices to the endless abyss and the god of hunting.

This power exudes an eerie and malevolent aura, completely unlike any ordinary power in the world.

Li Si felt an extremely strong and cold malice suddenly rush towards him without warning.

This malice was as heavy as a physical substance, carrying a chilling coldness that instantly penetrated every inch of his skin and reached the depths of his heart.

Li Si felt a sudden tightness in his chest, and his entire body shot backward like an arrow released from a bow.

However, this black shadow seemed to be a demon emerging from the depths of hell, carrying endless evil and terror.

It spread rapidly at an alarming speed, as if it possessed a life of its own.

Before Li Si's eyes, wherever he passed, the originally azure sky was dyed black, and the shimmering sea was also shrouded in it, as if the whole world had fallen into an endless abyss of darkness.

The dark shadow did not stop there after it had completely enveloped the surrounding sky and sea.

It was like a dense, impenetrable net, rapidly enveloping Li Si from all directions.

The mesh was so fine that there wasn't a single gap, as if it wanted to completely trap Li inside, leaving him nowhere to escape.

Li Lisi stared intently at the approaching black shadow, his heart filled with astonishment.

Although he had no idea what the black shadow was, the dangerous aura emanating from it made him clearly realize that this was an unprecedented and enormous crisis.

At this critical moment, countless thoughts flashed through Li Si's mind.

He knew that if he stayed where he was, he would surely face certain death.

Without thinking twice, he quickly turned around and rushed into the sea below.

He wanted to use this to evade the encirclement of Rune's strange power.

Just as Li Si was charging towards the sea with all his might, a sudden change occurred.

A figure appeared behind Li Si as if by teleportation.

That figure is none other than Rune!

His expression was stern, and his eyes revealed an elusive mystery.

Li Si was startled and his body reacted instinctively.

He was preparing to dodge quickly, but before he could make a move, a strange light suddenly emanated from Rune's body.

Immediately afterwards, Rune's entire body transformed into a dense shadow.

He was like a black whirlwind, wrapping around Li's body at an extremely fast speed.

Li Si felt a powerful force binding him tightly, making him unable to move.

He struggled desperately, trying to break free from the shadow's hold, but the shadow, like a persistent leech, only tightened its grip.

It was just a fleeting moment, a seemingly ordinary instant, yet it was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake.

Li Si felt a sudden tightness all over his body, as if he were being gripped tightly by an invisible yet enormous hand; it was a feeling of utter despair of being completely locked up.

Every part of his body felt as if it were tightly bound by invisible ropes, and his joints were throbbing with pain, as if a million tiny needles were pricking him at the same time.

This incredibly powerful force, like a surging tide, carried an irresistible majesty and directly restricted his movements.

Li Si tried to struggle, wanting to break free from these invisible shackles, but each effort only resulted in a tighter bond.

Just as Li Si was getting anxious and preparing to use magic to get out of this predicament, an even more terrifying aura rushed towards him.

It was an extremely powerful spiritual force, like a venomous snake lurking in the darkness.

Silent yet carrying a deadly threat.

This spiritual force was also mixed with extremely strong malice, like the coldest winter wind, penetrating straight into Li Si's bones, making him shudder. This malevolent spiritual force was frantically invading his mind with an unstoppable momentum.

Li Si felt as if his head had been struck hard by a heavy hammer, and a sharp pain almost made him faint.

His consciousness began to blur, as if he were in a chaotic fog, unable to find his way or distinguish between reality and illusion.

This is the power transformed from all of Rune's spiritual and soul power!
Rune had now poured all of his energy into this power.

He wanted to use this power to completely possess Li's body.

Like a greedy invader, wanting to occupy a territory that did not originally belong to him!

Rune's goal was very clear: he wanted to destroy Li Si's soul and make Li Si disappear completely from this hunting ritual.

For this, any price he pays is worth it!
If he can successfully kill Li Si, he can reach the level of a demigod through this sacrifice!
At that time, any price will be worth paying!
Rune felt this was the most likely opportunity.

Although Li Si is a legendary mage with a soul stronger than that of ordinary legendary professionals, he has only recently broken through to the legendary level.

Improving one's soul strength is far more difficult than improving one's physical strength!

Rune was quite confident in this regard.

He refused to believe that his accumulated knowledge and experience over the years was inferior to that of the young man Li Si!
Li Si struggled to hold on under the impact of this powerful spiritual force.

His eyes were bloodshot, veins bulged on his forehead, and large beads of sweat rolled down his cheeks.

He tried to concentrate his mind and resist the invading force, like a castle teetering on the brink of collapse in a storm.

Although the situation was precarious, they still held firm to their last line of defense.

On that invisible battlefield of the mind, a thrilling contest is unfolding.

Like a surging tide, Rune relentlessly launched a fierce attack on Li Si's mind.

His spiritual power transformed into sharp blades, piercing Li Si's soul defenses time and time again.

They attempted to unleash a storm in this realm of consciousness, to utterly destroy Li Si's spirit and soul.

Rune's attacks were swift and ferocious, each strike carrying an overwhelming force.

His mental power was like an angry beast, rampaging through Li Si's mind.

Wherever it goes, sparks of thought fly and ripples of consciousness spread outwards.

However, Li Si's defenses were like a solid fortress, but they looked somewhat precarious, as if they could be overwhelmed by the runes' raging tide at any moment.

Despite the relentless barrage of attacks from Rune, Li Si always managed to find a quiet gap in the storm, skillfully avoiding fatal blows.

His soul core is like a treasure buried deep underground, protected by layers of strict security.

No matter how hard Rune tried, he couldn't truly break through this last line of defense.

Rune's near-demigod-level mental power was constantly being depleted during this sustained attack.

Each of his attacks was like burning the fire of his own soul; although it seemed to be infinitely powerful, it was also gradually depleting his strength.

However, despite paying such a huge price, he was never able to achieve a decisive victory.

Each impact felt like hitting an invisible wall.

Although there was a breakthrough, it was unable to cause any real damage to Li Si.

As time slowly passed, Rune's attacks gradually weakened.

His mental energy was no longer as surging as it had been at the beginning, but had become somewhat sluggish and calm.

His attack frequency gradually decreased, and the force of his attacks also diminished significantly.

At this moment, he was like a weary wild beast, still baring his teeth and claws, but having lost his former might.

Just when Rune felt powerless, he suddenly realized a startling fact.

Li Si's soul has actually reached the level of a demigod!

In fact, Rune's decision to burn everything to attack Li Si's soul was indeed the best news for Li Si.

He had just broken through to the demigod level and hadn't even had a chance to show it when Rune bumped into him.

The difference between a demigod and a legendary soul is a fundamental difference.

Li Si could sense that Rune's soul had not yet broken through to the level of a demigod.

This means that no matter what Rune does, as long as he chooses the method of soul attack, he will pose no threat to Li Si.

However, Li Si did not reveal his abilities at the beginning.

After all, who knows if Rune has any other trump cards up his sleeve?

Rather than facing other unknowns and enduring some mental harm, let Rune think he has the upper hand.

They exerted all their strength, exhausting their last reserves.

Then Rune will have no chance to turn the tide!

You've got the wrong idea, Rune!
At this moment, Rune finally realized the severity and despair of the situation before him.

All his hopes were like a candle flickering in the wind, and eventually went out completely.

An indescribable longing, like a surging tide, instantly and completely engulfed him.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his gaze revealed madness and determination.

"Damn Li Si!"

"why why!"

"No, I shouldn't die here!"

"Hahahaha, Li Si, I'll kill you!"

He opened his mouth wide and let out a desperate roar.

The voice sounded like a demon from hell, sharp and shrill, sending chills down one's spine.

With that roar, Rune's last shred of sanity was mercilessly devoured by the mad power deep within him. Only one insane thought remained in his mind:

At all costs, make Li Si pay the most terrible price!

He, Rune, used up his last bit of strength, a strength like a flame about to burn out, yet still bursting forth with astonishing energy.

He burned away everything he had, even the darkness deep within his soul, without reservation.

In that instant, his body shone brightly, and then transformed into a huge and frenzied phantom of a red dragon.

The phantom red dragon radiated a scorching aura, as if it were formed from raging flames.

Its eyes gleamed with a blood-red light, revealing boundless malice and fury.

The phantom red dragon charged toward Li Si with an aura of world destruction.

At this moment, Li Si was completely caught off guard.

He was focused on dealing with the final wave of madness that Rune was sending through his mind, and had no idea that Rune would unleash such power at this moment.

When he realized the attack from the red dragon phantom, it was too late to dodge.

The phantom of the red dragon, like a bolt of red lightning, rushed directly into Li's body.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still.

Li Si felt an extremely insidious force surge into his body, rampaging through his internal organs.

Wherever that force went, it brought excruciating pain and endless torment.

The phantom of the red dragon vanished from Li Si's body, leaving behind a vicious curse.

(End of this chapter)