Crossover Anime: I Became Invincible Starting as an Ajin

Chapter 144 The Heart of the Church

Silas reported on the previous battle, especially mentioning Wang Bai's peculiar power that could effectively suppress or even "erasure" the regeneration of aggregates.

Helsing looked sharply at Wang Bai: "Could your power be applied on a large scale? Or, could you find a way to completely eradicate this plague?"

Wang Bai was silent for a moment, then shook his head: "My power comes from within myself and is difficult to replicate on a large scale."

As for a complete cure—the Blood Cross is more like a pollution at the level of rules than a simple virus.

To eradicate it, we may need to find its source, or — change some of the rules of this world.

This involves the fundamental abilities of the Imaginary Tree, which he cannot explicitly state.

Integula did not show disappointment, as if he had expected it.

"Then, the basis for cooperation is clear."

You help us fight the Blood Cross, especially against the high-level mutants that are difficult to deal with by conventional means, while also searching for the remnants of your so-called Incubator civilization.

In return, the Hellsong Organization will provide you with all the intelligence and support you need.

Wang Bai nodded: "Okay."

Just then, a high-priority alert popped up on the main screen!

The piercing buzzing sound echoed throughout the command room!

The technical officer urgently reported: "Sir! A large-scale, high-energy reaction has been detected coming from the direction of St. Paul's Cathedral!"

Energy readings—far exceeding any previous record!

Meanwhile, the activity frequency of infected individuals has increased dramatically across all areas of London, with many converging towards the cathedral!

The image on the screen captured a gigantic, twisted cross made of energy slowly taking shape above St. Paul's Cathedral in the distance!

Wang Bai looked up at the strange phenomenon in the sky.

At first, it was thought to be the work of the Incubator Civilization, but the despair and destructive aura contained within it were not characteristics of the Incubator Civilization at all.

Has the Incubator Civilization undergone any changes?

Or is this some kind of anomaly in a certain location, or perhaps...?

Wang Bai guessed that the so-called Blood Cross in this place might not be so simple.

The number of infected people displayed on the screen was astonishing, causing Helsing to frown.

Looking towards Alucard's location, Alucard shook his head.

Accardo understood what Helsing meant, but even if he displayed his strongest abilities, he still couldn't devour such a massive number.

Furthermore, these people cannot be devoured at will, otherwise they will be corrupted, and perhaps even he himself could be transformed into a member of the Blood Cross.

That was a scenario that neither Alucard himself nor the Hellsong Organization wanted to see.

At this moment, Helsing could only place his hopes on another being, the newly appeared ability user—Wang Bai.

The main road in front of Hellsong's headquarters has been transformed into a meat grinder.

Behind makeshift sandbag fortifications and obstacles made of abandoned vehicles and ruins, members of Hellsong and some loyal royal guards were unleashing their fury with their weapons.

The heavy machine gun fire relentlessly licked at the surging figures, turning the infected in the front row into sieves.

But the latter often wears a twisted smile and can take a few more steps before falling, or detonate the makeshift explosives strapped to their bodies.

Flamethrowers spewed out scorching dragon breath, turning areas into scorched earth, and the air was filled with the horrifying smell of burning human flesh.

However, some infected individuals even danced and gesticulated in the flames, as if bathed in holy light.

"Three o'clock to the left! RPG!" a squad commander roared hoarsely.

A rocket, trailing a fiery exhaust, blasted a crumbling two-story building and the infected people gathering inside into the air. Debris and severed limbs rained down.

But the pressure did not lessen. The infected—perhaps now more accurately described as "bloodthirsty revelers"—demonstrated a chilling level of tactical skill.

They no longer charged blindly, but instead used all available cover to advance in alternating shifts, with precise bursts of fire emerging from the ruins from time to time, taking the lives of the defending soldiers.

"These bastards—are they even human?!"

A young soldier emptied a magazine and watched as an infected man gracefully slit his comrade's throat with a bayonet in the distance, a satisfied smile on his face and a trembling voice.

This is just the beginning.

A dull tremor rippled through the earth. Several enormous "flesh-and-blood wallbuilders," formed by the fusion and writhing of countless bodies, slowly advanced like living fortresses.

They devoured everything in their path—

Whether it's the corpse of a companion, discarded metal, or concrete blocks, they incorporate them into themselves.

They constructed temporary, ever-growing flesh-and-blood shelters to provide protection and a foothold for the subsequent "bloodthirsty revelers."

Even more disturbing is that, in the shadow of some "wall-builders of flesh and blood," a special individual has emerged—the "blasphemous priest"—wearing a black robe and a blood-red cross on his face that shimmers with an eerie light.

They emitted shrieks of unknown meaning, and invisible mental shockwaves spread out like ripples, causing the defending soldiers to feel dizzy, nauseous, and their shooting accuracy to drop significantly.

The ordinary infected, enveloped by the ghostly light of these "priests," were as if they had been given stimulants. Their muscles bulged, their speed and strength increased dramatically, they let out even more frenzied howls, and launched a more ferocious charge.

The defensive line was instantly on the verge of collapse!

"Silas!" Helsing calmly ordered over the command channel, but her tightly gripping cigar betrayed her nervousness.

"learn!"

The vampire girl took a deep breath, her eyes gleaming red.

She no longer held back, unleashing part of her vampire power, her speed soaring as she slashed into the enemy ranks like a red lightning bolt!

The massive Harcon pistol in her hand roared deafeningly.

Each strike precisely shattered the heads of the "Bloodthirsty Revelers" in a straight line.

Or create a large hole in the "flesh-and-blood wall-builder" to temporarily hinder its progress.

She focused on eliminating the "blasphemous priests" in an attempt to disrupt their mental interference and aura enhancement.

However, there were too many enemies, and the priests often hid under layers of protection.

Despite her bravery, Silas began to feel overwhelmed by the relentless attacks and the constant emergence of new threats, and new tears and scorch marks appeared on her black uniform.

Just as a defensive line was about to be breached by the horde led by the "Flesh Wall Builders"—

"Laguz!"

Wang Bai appeared at a high point on the defensive line.

The runes in his hand shone with a deep blue light.

It's not an attack, it's guidance!

An invisible force disturbed the "flow of consciousness" of the infected in that area, and the movements of those infected who were strengthened by the "blasphemous priest" suddenly froze.

The frenzy in their eyes was briefly replaced by confusion, their coordination instantly collapsed, and a chaotic scene of pushing and attacking each other even broke out!

The mental enhancement was temporarily "purified"!

Immediately afterward, the shadow beneath Wang Bai's feet writhed, and three black phantoms wielding knives silently appeared, like deadly ghosts, directly passing through physical barriers and rushing towards the "Flesh and Blood Wall Builder" who was constructing the fortification!

The jet-black longsword swung, possessing the property of obliterating existence, easily slicing into the writhing flesh.

The newly sprouted granulation tissue dissolved into the shadows!

At the same time, Wang Bai drew runes with both hands again.

"Thurisaz! lsa!"

The powerful runes are perfect for clearing out enemies.

A torrent of thunder and ice surged toward the core area of ​​the "Flesh and Blood Wall Builder"!

Extreme cold froze large swathes of flesh, followed by lightning that blasted them into dust!

However, after the first time it was so effective, those infected with the Blood Cross immediately thought of ways to minimize their chances of dying.

Even if they are injured, it will not affect their movement. In fact, because the pain is "transformed into pleasure", they move even faster.

After witnessing the deaths brought about by the runes, they excitedly dodged while attempting to attack Wang Bai, who had released the runes.

Their eyes were filled with savagery and excitement; in their eyes, Wang Bai was like a hidden reward in a game.

Even though the clearing effect weakened later, this precise and efficient intervention instantly relieved the enormous pressure on this defensive line.

The soldiers seized the opportunity and used concentrated firepower to wipe out the "Bloodthirsty Revelers" who had lost their enhancements and command.

Wang Bai didn't stop; he moved around the defense line like a firefighter.

Use the Ansuz rune to stabilize the mind of soldiers affected by mental shock;

Use Kenaz's flame to purify small, heavily contaminated areas;

Command the Black Ghosts to hunt down elite mutants who attempt to exploit weaknesses.

However, this does not solve the fundamental problem.

He could clearly sense the evil energy fluctuations emanating from the direction of St. Paul's Cathedral.

Like a giant, beating heart, it continuously provides support and guidance to those infected throughout London.

Without destroying that core, such a defense will only wear them down until they completely collapse.

Even if Wang Bai manages to survive, defeat, and eliminate the infected, the ordinary people behind him will still be among the most likely to perish in the process.

He looked at the huge, distorted, blood-red ghostly image hanging high above the city, his brow furrowed.

What it contains is pure despair and a will to destroy, completely different from the cold logic of the incubator civilization.

The remnants of the incubators may be among them, but they are not in control.

"We must take the initiative."

Wang Bai had made up his mind.

He contacted Helsing, the command center, via communicator.

"Helsing, defense isn't the solution. If that energy core isn't destroyed, the infected will only increase in number and become stronger."

I need to enter St. Paul's Cathedral.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the communicator, then Helsing's calm voice came through: "Agreed. I'll have Silas cooperate with you; she's familiar with the routes and can provide strong fire support. Hellsong will draw attention to the front lines for you."

But Wang Bai, we know nothing about what's inside.

"I know the risks." Wang Bai glanced at Silas, who was fighting fiercely among the enemy ranks in the distance. "We will find the answer and end all of this."

Wang Bai and Silas Victoria broke away from the main defensive line, like two sharp knives piercing towards the core of central London—St. Paul's Cathedral, which was constantly radiating evil energy.

The closer you get to the cathedral, the more terrifying the surrounding scenery becomes.

The "Bloodthirsty Revelers" were all gathered in the Hellsong Agency's protected area, where living people were concentrated, with only a few scattered infected people nearby.

The few infected individuals knelt and proceeded quietly and orderly toward the cathedral.

With a twisted expression of extreme pleasure and piety on his face, he ignored Wang Bai and Silas as they passed by, as if they were nothing more than insignificant dust.

"They—seem to be waiting for something—"

Silas gripped her Halcon gun tightly, her bloodshot eyes filled with vigilance and unease.

This eerie silence was more chilling than the frenzied attack.

The two used the ruins and shadows to move quickly, trying to avoid conflict with the infected who were in a strange state, in order to conserve their energy to deal with the unknown inside the church.

However, the closer they got to their destination, the tighter the security became.

When they were just one block away from the cathedral, they encountered a real obstacle.

Several "high priests" dressed in full black robes, their faces covered in blood-red characters that glowed like burning flames, blocked the way.

They were surrounded by even larger "Zealous Guardians," who were covered in bone armor and wielded weapons made of flesh and metal.

These guards had empty eyes, but their movements were extremely swift and coordinated, and their strength far surpassed that of any of the previous mutants.

It's unclear how their empty eyes spotted Wang Bai and his companion in the shadows, but they instantly turned their heads to focus on their hiding place.

"Intruders—those who defile this sacred place—die!"

The high priests chanted in unison, their voices overlapping, carrying a power of spiritual contamination that rushed straight into the minds of Wang Bai and Silas.

Silas groaned, feeling a wave of dizziness.

Wang Bai immediately constructed a mental shield using the Rune "AIgiz" to envelop the two of them.

"Silas, clear out the guards, I'll handle the priests!"

Wang Bai gave a low shout, a fierce glint in his eyes. He knew he couldn't delay.

The black phantom wielding the knife reappeared, clinging to the "fanatic guards" like a ghost.

The jet-black longsword clashed with the bone armor and flesh-and-blood weapons, producing a piercing scraping sound.

However, the Black Phantom's shadowy properties remained effective, and the guards' weapons and armor slowly crumbled in the constant fighting.

Wang Bai himself faced the "high priests" directly.

He quickly drew with both hands, no longer creating a single rune, but forming a temporary composite spell.

A beam of light, imbued with the will to purify, enlighten, and destroy, shot towards the leading high priest like a sword of divine punishment!

The priest attempted to defend himself with a powerful mental barrier, but the beam of light far exceeded his expectations, piercing through his defenses and burning his sinister smile into a dark hole.

Seeing this, the other high priests chanted even more wildly.

But Wang Bai didn't give them a chance.

He followed suit, unleashing a series of strange and dazzling beams of light that precisely targeted and killed these core spellcasting units.