The Holy Grail War Blessed by the Gods

This is simply giving Manshu an opportunity to bring his underground agility to the land above ground.

Then Manjusaki would be completely invincible. The setting sun had entered the underworld and would rise again in the east after leaving the underworld.

Chapter Thirteen: Victory and Defeat

The fiery red magic that ignited was a power capable of burning the earth apart, but the earth itself, as the target, parted on its own, raising the hammer of death from the deep abyss.

The crimson and black death magic resisted the surging magic, and one after another, crimson and black magic spears made of death rushed out from the depths of the earth.

After the initial surge of power withstood the falling indestructible blade, the red and black grinding spears that emerged from the ground cleaved through the flames that burned everything in the world to ashes.

The atmosphere was wailing, and space was on the verge of shattering from constant tremors, creating an oppressive atmosphere that was almost nauseating.

"As expected of someone who has transformed into the sun, he holds not just ordinary death in his hands, but the power to be the ruler of the underworld."

Seeing this, Karna knew that his attack was no longer going to yield any results.

He was unwilling to linger any longer, even with Helena's assistance, the time he could give his all without harming his spirit foundation was very limited.

Even if it doesn't run out in a dozen seconds, it can probably only last for about two or three minutes at most.

If it continues, one will have to burn one's own spirit foundation as well. That way, one can still have a more exhilarating battle, but the price will be that one will disappear as ashes after the battle is over.

Therefore, before the terrifying magical power from the collision of the two Noble Phantasms could dissipate, Garna immediately swung his Undying Blade again, unleashing flames that directly attacked Manjusaka's location.

"Son of the Sun, you have fallen into the land of the underworld. If the morning star does not guide you, you have nowhere to escape, and you will die here, extinguishing the heat of your sun."

Manju swung his caged spear and charged forward again, but this time even the flames burning in Karna's hands could not achieve an overwhelming victory.

The two spears collided through the surging magic between them; death and fire were no longer able to defeat each other.

"Shamash! Rise from the mountain of death, bring down your light, and deliver your judgment."

In this underworld created by Ereshkigal's Noble Phantasm, the power of the sun can also be unleashed.

The Sumerians believed that Shamash rode his chariot across the sky during the day and observed everything that happened on the ground.

At night, Shamash is believed to travel eastward in the underworld in preparation for sunrise.

Sumerian records mention that Shamash illuminated the underworld at night and conducted judgments there. In Shamash hymns, Shamash, along with many other gods, served as the judge of the dead in the underworld.

Just as Manjushri proclaimed at the beginning, the sun is rising from the mountain of death, setting its judgment upon the towering peak.

At this moment, Manju's attack finally reached Karna's body, leaving a scar on his seemingly perfectly sculpted physique.

However, the wound healed in an instant, and the golden armor he wore made him almost invincible in such battles.

Although Manju also possessed Vlad III's Noble Phantasm, there were still significant differences between the two methods of using it to pierce through fortresses. At least, the spear in Manju's hand could not break through Karna's defenses from the inside.

However, if they continue to persevere, victory will still be tilting in Manjusaka's favor, since Karna's magical power is limited.

However, Manju, who greedily absorbed the magic power in the atmosphere like a dragon, had few concerns.

The magic power is restored in the blink of an eye; the only difference is the amount regained.

The only limitation he has is the amount of magic he can output, not the total amount of magic he possesses.

However, this does limit the burst of power that can be achieved in an instant; it just requires greater sustained endurance.

The flames of Samash were gradually consumed in an instant, and Karna wasted no time in breaking through Manjus's offensive with all his might.

Wu: "What are you still hesitating for, son of Surya! Whether it was just now or now, there is only one way for you to win: take the thunder spear that you can use to defeat even the gods!"

Lu Manshu roared, channeling his magic into the cage spear in his hand, tearing through the howling flames in front of him.

The flames were enough to burn his body to ashes, and the ground beneath his feet was already cracking from the intense heat of the fire.

But Manjusah paid no heed, and simply swung the spear imbued with death in his hand to stab Karna.

Karna did not let this opportunity pass. Terrifying magical power immediately erupted from behind him, attempting to tear Manjusaki apart with the spear in his hand.

Karna could easily spin the Undying Blade with just one hand, and with a mere flick of his wrist, he could cleave an enemy in two.

"Please fall down first."

The fierce flames surged forth like an avalanche, but in reality, it was the divine spear within the flames that possessed truly unparalleled power.

Manju was unwilling to take Karna's indestructible spear head-on, even though he could be reborn in the underworld, it shouldn't be wasted on this.

So Manju jumped back as his cage spear passed Karna, letting the flames scorch his flesh.

"Even if the gun in your hand pierces me, it will be meaningless. On the contrary, without any defense, your aura has obviously weakened after being burned by the flames."

As Karna said, the wounds that had just been inflicted were immediately smoothed out by the healing power of the Sun Wheel Armor, but the scorch marks on Manju's body did not heal quickly.

"No, I just want you to know that your indestructible blade cannot determine the outcome of the battle."

Manshu planted the gun in his hand into the ground, and the charred marks on his body immediately disappeared. Not only the wounds, but even the power he had consumed was fully restored to the level at the beginning of the battle.

"Is it the ability to restore one's condition to before the battle? Then you're right, even using my Noble Phantasm isn't enough to deliver a one-hit kill."

Karna nodded in agreement, and he also stayed in place, taking advantage of the brief moment to recover his composure, even slightly closing his eyes.

Although it may only be better than nothing, it could very well be the deciding factor.

"But why do you keep hoping I'll take up that god-slaying spear? If you want to win, all you need to do is keep the situation deadlocked. That lightning spear is an absolutely destructive strike. If I were to use it, you would only end up losing."

"Winning by stalling for time is too boring. Well, not to mention the sun in the sky might be unbearable to look at, even I myself can't stand it."

That might indeed be a rational approach, but what does a rational approach have to do with Manshutah?

In such a relatively safe situation, it would be difficult to continue the stroll without seeking some enjoyment.

This is a journey with an unknown length and distance to reach its end, but we must still find enjoyment along the way.

"I understand. I will do my best to defeat you."

A slight smile appeared on Karna's face as he opened his eyes, and a laser beam shot out from them.

(2) Manju did not take it lightly and dodged directly. The eye cannon directly cut the ground where Manju was standing.

Karna did not pause at all; after unleashing his Eye Cannon, he immediately began to fire the strongest spear in his hand.

The golden armor that Karna wore began to gradually fall off. The Sun Wheel Armor on Karna was attached to his body, and when it fell off, it was as if it was peeled off his flesh.

Fresh blood seeped from Karna's body from time to time, and a look of pain gradually appeared on his face.

4. In exchange for the golden armor, the most powerful spear, capable of killing even the gods with a single blow, fell into Karna's hands.

It is precisely because Karna possesses this spear that he is considered the strongest spearman.

Now is the moment for Karna to reveal the true form of this divine spear, its sacred and magnificent appearance as if forged from endless thunder.

This is the Spear of Slaughter, obtained at the cost of golden armor; flames writhed around Karna like countless angry snakes.

This is a student episode, where they no longer care about their own lives, but only want to deliver a truly fatal blow to defeat their opponent.

Beneath that sacred and invincible thunder spear, the cage spear composed of death held by Manjushri paled in comparison, and the earth of the underworld trembled under the sun's radiance, for even the underworld itself sensed the aura of death.

That was not the death of someone else, but the death of oneself.

"it is good!"

As he gazed at the rising sun, Manshu wore an excited smile.

There was no fear, no regret, only excitement filling his heart.

"I will respond to you, Karna, with my full-force attack, and witness that supreme glory, the supreme sun!"

Manju put down the caged spear that represented death, and used the magic of the sun to re-condense a spear as a weapon for heroic spirits. This spear was not a Noble Phantasm, but was made of magic and could harm spirits.

"Glory to Osiris, the prince of endless glory."

With very little time remaining and no need for further thought, Manju raised the gun, uttered a soft groan, and ran toward Karna ahead.

"Praise be to you, Ra, astounding ascent to you!"

You rise, you shine, and you make the heavens roll aside.

You are the King of the gods, the Lord of all things; we come from you, and are made holy through you.

Manju began reciting the hymn to Ra again, as a response to Karna's wielding of the god-slaying spear.

For Manjiushu, what surrounded him, accompanied him, and propelled him forward was the great sun.

Therefore, even when facing Tescatlipoca, the first sun of the Aztecs, Manshu held the same reverence.

Among the many suns, Ra, as the creator god, the supreme god, and also the protector god, is a sufficiently exalted one, although he may need to be referred to as Amun-Ra.

Although its origins are not as ancient as Horus', it ascended to the highest position among the Ennead after demoting Atum, the supreme god of the original nine gods, to the sun of dusk, and later incorporated Aten and Amun.

Ra's mythological status as the sun may only be higher than that of the invincible sun god Thor, created by combining Apollo, Thor, Helios, and Mithras, during the peak of Roman sun god worship.

Therefore, from any perspective, responding in this way is perhaps the best option.

The roar of a beast came from Manshu's eyes, and the dazzling sun leaped out again, its scorching light igniting the blood in Manshu's body.

Karna responded with utter joy, raising his God-Slaying Spear and unleashing a roar as he released his Noble Phantasm.

"Realize the mercy of the King of Gods. Indra, watch closely. Annihilation lies in this one stab. Burn completely—Sun Wheel, submit to death (Vasavi Shakti)!"

The most powerful spear now shines brilliantly here, and the supreme sun rises in Manjusaka's hand.

Manju reached out and cupped the sun, colliding it with the god-slaying lightning spear, and the surging magic stirred up an unstoppable storm.

Space itself began to collapse without any obstruction, but the land of the underworld beneath Manju's feet had already begun to perish long before that.

Manjushri first used the underworld as fuel for the rising sun, an act of equivalent substitution that transformed Ereshkigal's underworld into Osiris's underworld.

What follows is relatively simple: Osiris's essence is moisture, which is omnipresent and the ruler of all things in the world.

Moisture is also the power that sustains the sun's burning, so Manjushri swept up all of this remaining power and threw it into the sun.

Regardless of victory or defeat, this underworld has no reason to continue existing.

Therefore, before the two forces could determine a winner, the ground beneath their feet had already vanished.

All that remained was a deep, dark valley that had sunk hundreds of meters, but it was still sinking relentlessly because the violent collision between the two was still happening, and the collapse of the world could not be stopped.

Although the situation appeared to be a stalemate, Karna's side was clearly at a disadvantage. The blazing sun's rays swept across the sky like a tsunami, and Karna and his thunder spear were like a ship struggling in the waves.

"You are truly a sun of immense power; it is my honor to fight you."

The brilliance of the Thunder Spear gradually became insufficient to withstand the onslaught, and under the howling magic, Karna was ultimately swept away by this terrifying power.

Karna, having once again grasped the Undying Blade and barely managed to stand, spoke sincerely.

Although he only consumed the indiscriminate radiance of the sun shining on the world, his physical body began to dissolve. If he were not a Servant, he would probably be dead.