I am a hero of the former civilization.

A devastating force. Heart-wrenching.

With the slightest hesitation, Ryan felt himself pierce through the Honkai energy and strike the crystalline ice shield.

Click.

The ice shield shattered instantly. He glanced at the cane thrusting towards his chest, dodged to the side, withdrew his right hand, and gripped the gun.

"stand up."

With a flick of his spear, he forced the Herrscher into the air. Ryan spread his legs and used his front hand as a pivot to send the spear flying.

Rain of Pear Blossoms Spears.

It was a simple poke and a snip, yet it was like thousands of pear blossoms blooming at the same time. While this wasn't considered fast given the frozen time, after blocking a few times, Ice Law quickly realized something was wrong.

He could see the trajectory clearly, but he just couldn't completely block it.

If the spear had a spirit, its continuous thrusts would be either incredibly fierce or like a venomous snake coming from a tricky angle, forcing the attacker to switch from offense to defense, and in the end, he could only protect his vitals.

His elegant suit had become disheveled, and just as he was getting used to the rhythm, the storm suddenly subsided.

Ryan spun around like he was dancing a waltz, the dragon hovering around his neck and waist, a dazzling display of skill.

After a few seconds, using the momentum of rotation, the spear straightened and swung horizontally.

Mountain-Crushing Spear.

Without thinking, Binglu squatted down, but felt that the spear passing overhead had no force. When she looked up, Ryan, whose body was flashing with lightning, lunged straight at her.

Twin peaks pierce the ears.

He slammed both hands down on the center, shattering the solidified ice armor. But before it reached the second layer of ice armor, he twisted his wrists, pressed down on the shoulders, and pulled the Herrscher sharply into his arms.

Knee-butt!

At this moment, the force was fully unleashed. The ice armor that Ice Law hastily condensed provided all-around protection, with no part being thicker than the others.

So when a much larger force blasted up, it shattered the two layers of ice armor and struck his chest and abdomen squarely.

Boom! !

The elegant gentleman instantly turned into a boiled lobster, his beautiful blue eyes bulging out as the pain made him realize a truth.

This human deliberately dragged him into close combat. Even if they were of equal speed, who could surpass him in skill?

At this moment, he broke the stagnation of time and focused all his energy on the physical freezing.

"You only realize it now? Too late!"

Ryan caught the falling Dragon Shadow with his hand, and thrust it out. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the Herrscher twist in mid-air, the spear only piercing through the ice armor on her chest. He did not stop, turning around smoothly.

fall.

boom--

The Herrscher was slammed to the ground, and spiderweb-like cracks spread outwards, freezing the concept of 'physics'. In the blink of an eye, he was encased in an ice ball, but even so, he was still badly hurt.

It's even thicker; he doesn't have much Honkai energy left. We'll wear him down until he dies.

Ice Law was determined to be a turtle, since it was directly connected to the Honkai, so it could obviously replenish its energy faster. But just as he started to thicken his armor, a foot stepped over.

The earth cracked!

Crack—Boom!

The ground trembled for a moment, turning the flat ground into a deep crater. The ice ball was crushed. Ryan was very clear-headed; he knew that the Herrscher had regained his senses and turned the battle back on track.

But freezing takes time, and what he needs to do is to exceed that process in terms of destructive power.

His right foot sank into the ice puck, the cold spreading down his calf. Ryan lifted his foot and kicked the puck away, then sprawled out like a wild beast, his left hand on the ground and his right hand holding his gun.

Storm strikes!

As the ground crumbled like tiles, Ryan's body disappeared. The ice ball flying in the air was already ten meters thick, but before it could fill the cracks created by being stepped on, countless sparks had already enveloped it.

Ding ding ding ding......

Fists, elbows, spears, knees—they flew so fast their trajectories were barely visible, only flashes of electricity and shattered ice remained, and then the dust continued to spread deep into the mountains.

Rocks shattered, trees stood eerily still, lakes evaporated, and the picturesque mountain scenery of Southern Europe was torn to shreds. Occasionally, one might encounter a group or two of Honkai Beasts, only to be reduced to fragments before one could even see the enemy clearly.

The critical point has been passed.

The Herrscher of Ice saw countless attacks enveloping him, sending ice shards flying. The ice sphere, which was still expanding, collapsed inward, and he realized that his replenishment could not keep up with the rate of destruction.

Why isn't he exhausted yet? Could it be that he is also connected to the imaginary space?

The question remained unanswered, for the storm suddenly ceased, and through the thin layer of ice, he saw a man holding a long spear, leaping high into the air.

Can't stop it!

The outcome was already predetermined. Ryan transformed into lightning, wielding the Hurricane Spear, arriving with unstoppable momentum, his will and the spear united, driven by a single belief:

Pierce through him, transcend the boundaries of time and physics, surpass the concept of 'frozen,' pierce through him!!

boom--

Finally, the strongest Honkai energy stirred up a hurricane, stretching from the mountains to the sky, dispelling the gray sky and letting the setting sun illuminate the earth.

Ryan stared intently into those beautiful sapphire blue eyes, channeling all his power into a declaration to the Herrscher:

Dusk has arrived!

Chapter 246 Like a God of War!

Hey.

Qian Jie landed on the ground. He had killed a high-level fusion warrior and two entire squads of the Punishment Sword, but when he reached the edge of this 'giant lake', he did not take another step forward.

The warrior, who considered himself invincible, stood silently, his eyes twitching involuntarily as he looked at the scene in the center of the crater.

One man held a gun in both hands, his back hunched over, while another man lay on his back in a spread-eagle position, a long gun piercing his chest.

The sunlight cast a golden glow on his skin, making him appear to radiate a dim light. Yet, the lingering aura he exuded still made hearts race, like a god of war.

Qianjie glanced back and saw that the mountains were full of broken rocks and large pits, and the sound of the ocean tides was like a groan after the fact.

That's really impressive.

He licked his lips, suppressed his fighting spirit, and jumped into the pit with his right foot.

“You’ve finally arrived.” Ryan turned his head slightly, his expression obscured by the twilight shadows. Noticing Qianjie’s gaze, he gripped Longyin tightly again. “What, do you want another fight?”

"I have no interest in taking advantage of someone in distress." Qianjie shook his head disdainfully and said coldly, "If we're going to fight, we'll wait until you've fully recovered. That way, it'll be much more satisfying."

"Fully recovered? You can't beat me."

Qian Jie's eyes suddenly sharpened, but quickly returned to normal: "We'll fight then. Either you kill me, or you kill me."

To be honest, he didn't know how Ryan did it, or rather, in terms of record alone, he had already lost.

A high-ranking fusion warrior, a pseudo-Herrscher, a Herrscher, and a Judgment-class Honkai Beast—these beings combined far exceeded Ryan's power ceiling, yet they all died, while this man remained standing.

In an instant, Qian Jie suddenly felt a sense of nemesis; at least in the foreseeable future, this man was his target for battle.

You are so much stronger than before!

"Thank you for the compliment, but I will continue to grow stronger, just like right now." Ryan smiled contentedly, like a gourmet who had tasted the world's finest delicacies.

Even without confirming his gains or exploring deeper, he knew he had become much stronger and had even managed to turn the tide of battle.

The Lawyer, in the end, could not hold out.

Ryan glanced at the icy blue gem in his palm, then slowly clenched his fist. This battle was not only about the Herrscher of Ice's life, but also about teaching the Herrscher:

Unless they do nothing, Ryan will find them and kill them, and besides—

"Your search for answers will remain fruitless, for the dead cannot speak."

If I remember correctly, the Ice Law's original intention was to find out the reason for the pseudo-Herrscher II.5. Now that the person is dead, how can the answer be passed on?

"Qian Jie, what are you planning to do next?"

“We have an agreement with you!” Qianjie answered without hesitation. He wished he could fight Ryan right now, but knowing that the latter was exhausted, he had to hold back.

That would be perfect.

Ryan smiled silently, turned around and walked towards Dusk Street: "Then wait a while, I'll go and call Aponia and Padofelis."

"What are these two women doing in a man's business!" Qianjie immediately became displeased.

"Because I have things to do, I can't just leave them on Dusk Street."

"You can fight me first, but only if you survive."

Ryan paused, already prepared for the situation. He simply turned his head slightly, half his face hidden in the twilight.

"You're the challenger in this battle, right?"

Qian Jie frowned, sounding somewhat displeased, but considering the other party's astonishing record, he patiently nodded: "That's right."

"Then the right to decide when to fight is with me, so let's keep things separate. I have my own things to do, and I can't just serve you."

"No need for such trouble. Once you've recovered enough, we can just find a place to fight."

"Are you forcing me to accept the challenge? Sorry, I hate being forced to do things." Ryan shrugged.

"So what if I hate you? You can try to kill yourself!"

"Hehe, but I'll just walk. You've seen how fast I am, can you catch up?"

Of course, it was impossible to catch up. The powers of wind and thunder could push the speed to the limit, causing Qianjie to clench his fists involuntarily.

Shameless? It's hard to say. As a warrior with a superior record, it's his right to accept a challenge whenever he wants. Farewell? The image of him as a god of war just now echoed in his mind, making him reluctant to part with such a worthy opponent.

Last time Ryan tricked his way out, but this time he has appeared in an even more terrifying form, completely igniting his fighting spirit. He must fight to the death to calm things down.

This is really troublesome!

"Okay, I'll wait for you. You decide the time and place."

"It's a deal?"

"I always keep my word." Qianjie glanced at him disdainfully.

Ryan nodded in satisfaction, thought for a moment, and then said, "Okay, I trust you. Here's what we'll do: you go and call Aponia and Padofelis for me. The Firemoth should still have some troops in Twilight Street, so be careful."