Elden Ring, but with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Chapter 499 Those who truly want to win don't laugh.

Bai Shi stood quietly in place, looking at Ge Fulei—no… now he should be called Holly Lou.

Holly Lou was the most valiant warrior in the former borderlands.

However, legend has it that from the moment he swore to become king, in order to suppress the surging fighting spirit in his heart, he carried the 'Prime Minister Beast' Seroch on his back.

In retrospect, it may not have been entirely Griffith's own idea to bear the burden of Serloch's experiences.

At the very least, it was no longer voluntary.

At this moment, Holly Lou was covered in blood, her fighting spirit was boiling, and her power was stronger and more ferocious than ever before.

If in the past, Ge Fulei was shackled, only able to unleash seventy or eighty percent of his full strength...

At this moment, Holly Lou has completely broken free of all restrictions.

Not only were they no longer constrained, but their power actually increased again because of Serosius's strength.

As a beast king who could fight alongside Holly Lu, Seros was incredibly powerful, and this power was now transformed into his strength.

Holly Lou felt the surging power, her breath carrying a molten, scorching aura.

Holly Lou stretched her arms and shoulders, her muscles pulsating involuntarily, radiating vitality.

He roared, abandoning his trusted weapon that had accompanied him in battle, and charged at Bai Shi with the ferocity of a wild beast.

In that remote and wild land, the warriors adhered to one principle:
Strike first and you'll gain the upper hand; otherwise, you'll only be controlled by others!
Seeing that Holly was unarmed, Bai Shi also sheathed his sword and shield, and spread his arms to assume a fighting stance.

At this moment, Bai Shi did not intend to use any suitable weapons or shields, but simply wanted to enjoy the brutal, bloody combat.

Since the opponent has chosen to abandon his weapon, he is also unwilling to continue with that safe fighting style.

Bai Shi was fully capable of controlling the course of this battle, so he could naturally decide how to enjoy the passion of the fight.

Holly Lou arrived in an instant, her even larger and more robust body moving much faster than before.

Cultivation can make the body surpass rock and metal, and Holly Lu herself is definitely the most tempered steel on this borderland.

However, Bai Shi was by no means weak either, and he parried all of Holly Lu's moves, exchanging blows back and forth.

Every punch and kick exchange between Holly and Bai Shi unleashed a violent shockwave, tearing apart the land within a hundred meters radius, sending pebbles flying like rain.

Upon exchanging blows, Bai Shi clearly sensed a difference in how he viewed Holly Lu.

At this moment, he was like a completely different person, disregarding his own safety in every move, with the sole aim of slaughtering the enemy.

As Holly Lu threw a punch, the force of the punch solidified, and Serlosh's remaining power transformed into a roaring golden lion in his hand.

The lion bared its massive jaws, tearing through the air as it lunged at Bai Shi, devouring everything in its path.

Bai Shi neither dodged nor evaded; a storm swirled around his right arm as he responded with physical combat.

As the five fingers came together and thrust out like a knife, the sharp beak of an invisible storm eagle seemed to overlap with the fingertips.

"boom--!!"

The moment their fists collided, space seemed to freeze, then burst forth with blinding light.

The golden lion and the giant eagle clashed and vanished, creating a devastating shockwave that pulverized everything around them.

The ground beneath Holly Lu's feet collapsed, creating a deep abyss-like hole, while Bai Shi was thrown back dozens of meters by the immense force, his feet carving two deep furrows in the ground.

Holly Lou laughed loudly, her figure moving like lightning, instantly closing in again.

"Come again!"

His right leg swept across like a battle axe, and wherever the wind from his leg passed, a layer of the ground was shaved off.

Bai Shi let out a low shout and crossed his arms in front of him to withstand the fierce attack.

The residual force of the kick left his arms numb, the ground beneath his feet cracking inch by inch, yet the light flickering in his eyes grew ever brighter.

This battle gradually returned to its original simplicity, abandoning all restrictions of identity and status, as if the most primitive beasts were killing each other in the most ferocious way.

Bai Shi raised his right hand high to catch Holly Lu's heavy palm strike, and with his left hand he blocked the opponent's five fingers that seemed to be tearing his body apart.

Bai Shi and Holly Lu Liang's hands were intertwined, their fingers clamped together, and a dangerous cracking sound came from their hand bones.

It was at this moment that people unanimously chose to take a step to the side and stretch out their arms to begin the struggle.

Bai Shi and Holly Lu faced each other like ancient giants, their four arms clashing together, unleashing all their power in a savage collision.

Beyond the violent collision of their bodies, the ground beneath their feet was also churning with undercurrents.

Bai Shi and Holly Lu poured a massive amount of magical power into the ground, the magical energy intertwining and spreading like tree roots.

The two men each took a side, reinforcing the ground beneath their feet to be as solid as a rock, their feet firmly planted on the earth, barely able to withstand the brute force of the two kings.

At this moment, it is not only a contest of pure flesh and blood strength, but also a confrontation between the furnace of life and the deep purple gravity.

Once their magic reaches under the opponent's feet, victory is a foregone conclusion.

Bai Shi met Holly Lu's gaze, sensing her will through her blood-mist-covered eyes.

Despite losing control of his blood and energy, Holly Lou did not descend into a berserk state; instead, he fully reverted to his warrior identity and threw himself into the battle.

Seros's suppressive effect... may not have been that necessary in the first place.

While Bai Shi was exerting all his strength to fight back, he asked a question that he had wanted to ask for a long time:

"Why must Serlossius be killed?"

"If it's just about releasing power and fighting spirit, wouldn't it be enough to completely separate it from you?"

Upon hearing this, Holly Lou immediately grinned.

Without loosening her grip, Holly Lou spoke to Bai Shi:

"Thinking about putting it down only to take it up again... How can one claim to have fully unleashed their fighting spirit and abandoned formalities when contemplating such questions?"

"Besides, I can't defeat you without doing this, and besides, Serloss will never agree to be let go by me!"

"Because he knows that once I put it down, I will never carry it again!"

The struggle between the two continued, their bones and muscles reaching their limits in the collision, and cracks appeared on their otherwise stone-like bodies.

"And... Serlosh can no longer live!"

"As a beast, he thinks too much."

"Even a barbarian like me would grow weary of tolerating it too much..."

"While beasts are symbols of civilization, having too many ideas isn't a good thing, especially... this is no longer the age of beasts!"

“I had planned this for a long time, and this was the perfect opportunity.”

How could Holly Lou not feel pain at the thought of tearing apart her comrade-in-arms who had followed her through thick and thin? But the betrayal she suffered in secret was even more intolerable.

Unlike Maricus, who was sent there but whose heart was with Maricus, Serlosh, though not a shadow beast of two fingers, willingly submitted to the god behind it.

Holly Lu took a deep breath, increased the strength in her hand slightly, and roared at Bai Shi:
"The Beast King who fought alongside me in the past is dead!"

"The current Seros is merely a constraint to monitor and suppress me!"

"We've returned to exact revenge on that god! How could we possibly allow it to remain?!"

Bai Shi felt the pain in his hand bones and felt an even greater force. He gritted his teeth and growled, pushing Holly Lu back again, and the two were even once more.

After listening to Holly Lou's words, Bai Shi had a much clearer understanding of things.

Clearly, Holly Lou's return was indeed something Marika had planned in advance, a final precaution against the uncontrollable situation that would ensue after the ring was smashed.

And this combination of king and god has already learned of the true enemy behind the magic ring.

They were not unaware of the consequences of their choices, yet they still resolutely chose this path of revenge against the gods.

Even if the shattering of the magic ring would cause widespread suffering, if things are not fundamentally changed, this divine drama will only repeat itself over and over again on the borderlands.

Immortal dynasties and eternal laws, in the moment before their end, will all be the same scene.

Even if they might not be able to win, they will do their best to try to change the status quo, since the world can't get any worse anyway.

Before he could continue to marvel at their determination, the unusual sensation beneath his feet brought Bai Shi back to his senses.

Before Bai Shi and Holly Lu could determine a winner in their struggle, the earth's crust began to groan.

Although the ground beneath their feet had been reinforced, the boundary where their strength was constantly clashing and vying underground could no longer withstand the strain.

The ground beneath their feet cracked like fragile pottery, and the rift valley radiated outwards from them, with a ravine a thousand meters deep completely separating an entire cliff.

Bai Shi had a bad feeling, because he was currently in a position on the side of the cliff with his back to the little golden tree.

As the earth cracked, the land beneath Bai Shi's feet was shattered from the Sobbing Peninsula, losing its connection to the land.

With a roar, Holly Lu exerted her strength, uprooting Bai Shi along with the entire hillside of the little golden tree!
Bai Shi had just released the magic that reinforced the ground beneath his feet and secured his feet, but how could Holly Lu let this opportunity slip by?!
Before the heavy mountain could completely separate from Bai Shi, Holly Lu grinned and hurled Bai Shi away with unparalleled force.

"Go!!" Holly Lu's roar shattered the clouds, and Bai Shi's body crashed into the mountain, throwing the hillside along with him.

The enormous mountain soared through the air at breakneck speed under terrifying force, like a star.

The mountain roared in the air, unable to bear the weight, its rock layers crumbling like peeling armor, bursting into flames with friction against the air.

Mountain-sized boulders, carrying lightning and remnants of the golden tree, streaked across the sky like meteors before finally plunging into the abyss of the outer sea of ​​the border region.

The impact instantly cleaved the sea surface, creating a vacuum trench several kilometers long. Towering waves poured down like a torrential downpour, leaving behind a trail of exploding marine life on the battlefield along the coast.

The mountain shattered with a deafening roar, but Bai Shi, who stood proudly atop it, laughed heartily.

In terms of physical strength, Holly Lou is indeed superior!

Half of his bones had been shattered by the blow, leaving him a bloody mess, but he had certainly had a satisfying fight.

Among the humanoid beings on this borderland, there is probably only Holly Lou who can contend with him and even ultimately prevail!

Warm sunlight emanated from Bai Shi's body, beginning the healing of his injuries.

As he recovered, Bai Shi suddenly began to reflect on Rataen's life.

He takes pride in his father Radagan's red hair and aspires to be the Lion King of War...

However, Redhead is seen by Rdagan as a curse of the giants, while the lion who conquers the battlefield is a traitor who restricts Holly Lou.

It has to be said, Ratahn was really unlucky; he never had a peaceful end...

After slightly moving his arms to confirm that his terrible injuries had returned to a level where he could rejoin the battle, Bai Shi's figure transformed into a streak of light and instantly returned to the battlefield.

This time, Bai Shi suddenly counterattacked, his left palm like a knife, the rock-like thrust carrying gravity aimed straight at Holly Lu's throat.

Holly Lu turned her head to avoid the attack, grabbed Bai Shi's wrist with her other hand, and with her other hand she formed a claw and went straight for his heart!
A dazzling azure sword condensed on Bai Shi's knee, which then thrust upwards to force back Holly Lu's attack, separating the two once again.

Holly Lu fought to her heart's content, and Serlos's phantom and power merged even more, with his body even beginning to be covered in animal hides and mane.

"happy!"

Not to be outdone, Bai Shi felt a surge of anger rising in his chest and took the initiative to unleash the furious power of the prince.

Anger flowed through his body, hot and burning, into his blood, even casting a bloodshot hue over his eyes.

The influx of this power further enhanced Bai Shi's strength, and the embers burned even more fiercely.

Bai Shi took a heavy step forward, his figure flashing across the ground like a meteor, crashing into Holly Lu. The ground along his path was overturned by the force of his charge.

Holly Lou stretched out her arms and charged forward, each step causing the earth to tremble.

"Boom——!!"

The two clashed again. Holly Lou braced herself against Bai Shi's charge with her arms, but the ground beneath her feet could not withstand such immense force and collapsed with a deafening roar.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Bai Shi changed his move, his right elbow striking He Lai's chest heavily like a hammer.

The elbow strike I received earlier, I'll return the favor!

Holly Lou let out a muffled groan as his entire chest and abdomen were completely shattered by the heavy blow. The immense force even pierced through his body, creating a loud explosion in the air!

Spiderweb-like cracks spread across his flesh, but Holly Lu laughed as she grabbed Bai Shi's shoulders with both hands, holding him tightly, completely disregarding her own injuries.

Bai Shi's eyes immediately sharpened, and he tried to break free from the grip, but his body had already been controlled by Holly Lu and lifted into the air.

At the highest point, Holly Lou suddenly inverted her body and stomped her legs on the air above her in an upside-down position.

With a deafening sonic boom, the two bodies plummeted straight down at an even faster speed, crashing into the ground amidst flames tearing through the air.

As she approached the ground, Holly Lu suddenly threw her arms, slamming Bai Shi to the ground while she herself nimbly flipped and landed.

"boom--!!"

With the bombardment, the remaining hillside of the small golden trees on the Sobbing Peninsula was instantly turned into a depression, deeply sunken.

Holly Lou did not stop her attack. She clenched her fists together and raised them high above her head, then slammed them down like a warhammer!
Spiderweb-like cracks spread along Bai Shi's body, and he completely pierced through the crust of the Weeping Peninsula.
His body pierced straight through the ground, and seawater surged wildly through the human-shaped crack created by the impact.

However, before Holly Lou could catch his breath and recover from his injuries, a dark figure suddenly attacked from his side, delivering a knee strike to his abdomen.

Holly Lou hastily parried, but was still thrown back by the immense force, crashing deeply into the cliff beside her.

But Bai Shi, soaking wet, had already flashed back to the battlefield and launched a counterattack against Holly Lu.

Despite suffering such a heavy blow, Bai Shi dissipated much of his power under the protection of that sturdy armor, which allowed him to launch a counterattack instantly.

Amidst the smoke and dust, the two rose to their feet, panting as they looked at each other.

Both Bai Shi and Holly Lu were covered in wounds, but their fighting spirit was even stronger.

Bai Shi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and burst into laughter.

"As expected! When it comes to the power of a king, everyone will think of you first!"

"The War King's power is truly legendary!"

Holly Lu's pale hair and beard were stained crimson with blood, and he smiled as he faced Bai Shi.

"Hahaha! What a satisfying battle!"

"But I'll enjoy it even more if you can give it your all!"

Although Holly Lou was a rough and uncouth warrior from the wilderness, he was more knowledgeable than anyone else when it came to the wisdom of battle.

Although he held his own in the previous battle and even inflicted several serious injuries on Bai Shi, the real battle had not yet fully begun.

Bai Shi not only removed his weapons and shield to test his strength, but also revealed much of his power.

The being known as the Sun King used his sun solely for healing, not for combat...

This fact caused Holly Lou's body to tremble involuntarily.

Just how powerful is Bai Shi?!

He wanted to witness this power! To fight it! And finally, to defeat it with all his might!

This is his way of becoming king, the path of conquest that earned him the title of 'War King'!

Bai Shi smiled gently, and the power of the sun slowly emerged.

"Ha! Okay then."

"I think so too. It's best to go all out against a worthy opponent like you."

The moment that light appeared, various prayers and magic appeared all over Bai Shi's body.

Holly Lou is a king who focuses on physical strength, and he uses brute force to overcome anything, no matter how simple or brutal.

However, Bai Shi is different.

The goal of a king is to become a perfect being.

Therefore, Bai Shi knew a little about both prayer and magic.

As Holly Lou watched the various enhancements flash across Bai Shi's body, a sudden flash of past memories crossed her eyes.

In the past, Marika would also stay by his side, bestowing upon him the blessing of the golden tree as he went to war...

Those faded memories of the past seemed to be separated from him by the sea and sky, their boundaries blurred by blood and slaughter.

For the now-faded king, this is a memory that is now a distant past.

Holly Lou raised her head, gazing up at the still dazzling and majestic golden tree, and murmured to herself.

"Marika... I will hold you in my arms again..."

"So grant me strength—until these hands grasp victory!"

He—Holy Lu—became king precisely to fulfill Marika’s ideals!
The blessing of gold did not return to Holly Lou's faded eyes, and Marika within the tree trunk may not have heard his cries...

But as if in response to this unwavering love and determination, a power miraculously surged from his body.

Holly Lou roared to the sky, his muscles bulging and veins coiling like dragons and snakes.

He clashed his fists together, and the power of the Golden Tree surged within him, igniting a golden aura around him.

Facing forward again, Holly Lou's expression turned solemn as she earnestly met Bai Shi's gaze.

A person who truly wants to win will not show a smile on their face.

Show your strength! Show your power!

"As you stride forward, the King will always stand here!"

"—Until the coronation of the next king!"

(End of this chapter)